Who is eligible to take courses at another university or college for credit at CMU?
Returning students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 over 18 credit hours, who require a course or courses at another university or college to meet requirements for their CMU program
New students who have a minimum average of 65% in high school courses used as a basis for admission to CMU, and who
- are registering in a pre-professional program that requires a course at another institution.
- or wish to take one of the courses the University of Manitoba offers on the CMU campus.
What do I need to do to become a visiting student at another college or university?
1. Apply to be a Visiting Student at the university where you wish to take the class (see below for instructions).
2. Choose the course (courses) you need to take. Ensure that your choice is appropriate to your academic needs. Be sure you have the course prerequisites.
3. Fill out the Request for Letter of Permission form . Submit the Request for Letter of Permission to the Coordinator of Student Advising at CMU. When your request is approved, CMU will send an official Letter of Permission to the appropriate university or college and a copy to you.
4. Register for the course(s) at the university or college where you are visiting (U of M, U of W, or elsewhere).
5. Confirm with CMU that you are successfully registered for credit at another university by filling out a Course Change Form adding the course to your registration.
6. You are responsible to pay the fees at the university where you are visiting, in accordance with that institution's due dates and procedures.
After you complete your course(s), request a transcript from the institution where you have been visiting to be sent to the Registrar at CMU in order that your credits can be recorded in your CMU transcript.
How do I gain admission as a visiting student at another University?
University of Manitoba: Apply on-line at www.umanitoba.ca. The program to which you must apply is General Studies (Extended Education).
University of Winnipeg: Apply on-line at www.uwinnipeg.ca. The admission category to which you must apply is Visiting (Credit to be transferred to another university)
At another university: You must follow that institution’s procedures for gaining admission as a visiting student.
Additional Notes
-Be aware of application deadlines when you apply to be a visiting student.
-You may register only for the courses listed on your letter of permission.
-CMU cannot register you at another universtiy.
-To withdraw from a course at another university, you must withdraw at that university according to their procedures. CMU cannot withdraw you from a course at another institution. You must also submit a course change form at CMU to indicate this withdrawal.
