Official High School Transcript:

• If you are currently in high school, send your interim transcript. A final high school transcript is required once you graduate.
• If you have graduated from high school, send an official final transcript showing graduation.
• If you completed the G.E.D. (Grade 12 Equivalency) send the original transcript.

Proof of Age Document:

Mature applicants may send a scanned copy of proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license, or any identification with a birth date and current last name). If credentials are in an original last name, submit evidence of name change (e.g. marriage certificate).

Mature students must be 21 years of age by the September 1 for Fall admission, January 1 for Winter admission, and May 1 for Spring/Summer admission.

Mature students must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident of Canada. The Admissions Office may request proof of status in Canada. Consult the Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Official Transcript(s) from All Post-Secondary Institutions Attended:

Transfer applicants must submit official original post-secondary transcript(s) directly from the institution(s), no more than one-year old.

Unofficial interim documents from Canadian Institutions may be submitted by email to make a conditional offer of admission. Official documents must be submitted to confirm any such offer. Final official transcripts must be sent from the degree granting institution, Examination Authority or from the applicant providing the transcript remains in the sealed envelope from the institution.

Admission Requirements:

1. Transfer students who have attempted a minimum of 9 post-secondary credit hours:  Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater on all post-secondary courses taken.

2. Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 9 post-secondary credit hours:  Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater on all post-secondary courses taken and evidence of successful high school completion.

Consult the online Transfer Guide for more information.

Official Transcript(s) from All Post-Secondary Institutions Attended:

If you have already obtained a university degree and are planning to pursue a second degree, send an official transcript showing all coursework and conferral of degree from the institution, as well as transcripts showing all coursework completed from any other post-secondary institutions attended. An interim transcript is acceptable if the program of study is close to completion. A final transcript showing evidence of degree will also be required after completion of the program.

If you have a college diploma, send an official transcript showing that you having completed or will be completing the program. If your program is in progress, a final transcript will also be required after completion of the program.

Admission Requirements:

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on the completed undergraduate (and/or graduate) degree is required for admissions consideration. Some programs may require a higher CGPA for admission.

Manitoba:

Confirmation of Notification and January/June Homeschooling Progress Reports

Manitoba students who have been home schooled are eligible for admission with regular student status provided they supply a copy of the Confirmation of Notification verifying Home School enrollment. Students must submit the January/June Homeschooling Progress Report to the Admissions Office.

Home school students not registered with the Province of Manitoba will be considered for admission to Brandon University on an individual basis. Students must submit a letter and supporting documents including academic record to the Admission Office.

Students who have completed Manitoba Grade 12 by taking distance education courses offered by the Manitoba Department of Education are not considered to be home schooled, but rather are classified as Manitoba high school graduates (in this case, please see #1 above).

Other Provinces/States:

May be eligible with written confirmation of grade 12 completion from provincial/state education official, OR Confirmation of Notification and January/June Homeschooling Progress Reports

Students who have been home schooled in other provinces or states may be eligible for admission provided their application is accompanied by written confirmation from a duly noted authorized representative of the provincial or state department of education stating that they have completed Grade 12 under the home schooling provisions in the province or state. Alternatively, applicants may submit a copy of the Confirmation of Notification Letter verifying Home Schooled enrollment. Students must submit the January/June Homeschooling Progress Report to the Admissions Office.

Home school students not registered with the province or state will be considered for admission to Brandon University on an individual basis. Students must submit a letter and supporting documents including academic record to the Admission Office.

Letter of Permission

Applicants who intend to transfer Brandon University credit elsewhere must obtain a Letter of Permission from the Registrar of their home institution to guarantee transfer credit for courses taken. The Letter of Permission must be submitted with the application for admission and should indicate either the date when the letter will expire or the list of approved courses to be taken.

Official High School Transcript and Recommendation Letter from High School Principal:

Applicants are normally eligible for Dual Credit admission provided they meet the following criteria:

• They are in good standing (i.e. they have completed or are enrolled in, or pre-registered for all the compulsory courses required to meet their high school graduation requirements);
• They have a minimum cumulative average of 80% across all their 30 and 40 courses completed at the time of application;
• They come highly recommended by their secondary school Principal (or equivalent) or designate to pursue Dual Credit studies.

When Brandon University must limit enrollment in its Dual Credit program, selection will be made on the basis of demonstrated scholastic attainment and high school recommendations.
Current and former Dual Credit students who have enrolled in a least one course and wish to continue studies at the University with Regular, Transfer, or Mature status need to re-apply to the University.

Want more information about Dual Credit?  Check out our Dual Credit FAQ

Government-Issued Photo Identification (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents):

Auditing students are those who plan to take courses for personal or professional reasons for which no credit is being sought, and for which the student is not required to write a final examination.

Students must meet the following conditions to be eligible for Auditor student status:

1. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
2. Must provide government issued photo identification with birth date and current surname;
3. Must complete the online application form and submit the non-refundable application fee.

Official High School Transcript, AP College Board Results and AP Transfer Request Form:

• If you are currently in high school, send your application, application fee and interim high school transcript. A final high school transcript is required once you graduate from high school.
• If you have graduated from high school, send an official final transcript showing graduation.

Accepting transfer credit for Advanced Placement is voluntary. Students must apply for transfer credit by submitting an AP/IB Transfer Request Form to the Admissions Office by the first day of class. Transfer credit for Advanced Placement is granted in specific subject areas, provided that a minimum score of 3 is achieved. The Faculty of Science requires a minimum grade of 4 for transfer.

Depending on the grades attained, students who have completed one or more Advanced Placement courses may also be eligible for scholarship funding in addition to any other entrance awards they may receive. Such students should provide the Scholarships and Awards Office with an official AP transcript.

Students with AP courses must have their results sent from the College Board. The College Board number for Brandon University is 000905.

Official High School Transcript (International Baccalaureate Diploma) and IB Transfer Request Form:

• If you are currently in high school, send your application, application fee and interim high school transcript. A final high school transcript is required once you graduate from high school.
• If you have graduated from high school, send an official final transcript showing graduation.

Students with an International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score of 24 points are considered to have the equivalent of Manitoba High School Graduation for purposes of admission to Brandon University. The IB Diploma must contain at least three Higher Level courses, with the remaining courses being either the Higher Level or the Standard Level.

Students taking Grade 12 along with the IB Diploma or IB subjects will be considered for admission on the basis of their regular Grade 12 subject areas. A minimum score of 4 is required on each higher level IB course to be considered for possible transfer of credit.

Transfer credit is voluntary and students eligible to receive transfer credit must submit the AP/IB Transfer Request Form to the Admissions Office by the first day of class.

Depending on the grades attained, students who have completed one or more IB courses may also be eligible for scholarship funding in addition to any other entrance awards they may receive. Such students should provide the Scholarships and Awards Office with an official IB transcript.

The College Board number for Brandon University is 000905.

Official Transcript(s) from All Post-Secondary Institutions Attended and Other Documents as Required by Program:

If you have already obtained a university degree and are planning to pursue a graduate degree, send an official transcript showing coursework and conferral of degree from the institution, as well as transcripts showing all coursework completed from any other post-secondary institution(s) attended. For some programs, an interim transcript is acceptable if the program of study is close to completion, and then a final transcript showing evidence of degree will be required after completion of the program.

Admission Requirements:

Consult the Graduate Studies website, Department websites (links below) and the current online Graduate Calendar for additional information about application materials and fees, as well as specific program requirements. Graduate programs are available in Education, Music, Psychiatric Nursing, Science and Rural Development.

Please be aware of the application deadlines as they vary for each graduate program.