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2021 H A N D B O O K
2021 HANDBOOK - Brandon University
Brandon is Your
Post-secondary Destination
Size Matters: Brandon University is considered a small sized
University with just over 3,500 student attending each year.
70% of our classes have 20 students or less.

Location, Location, Location: With the cozy feel of a small
town, Brandon is actually the second largest city in Manitoba
with 58,000 residing the metro area.

Big City Amenities: Brandon plays host to a variety of events
year round such as the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey, Brandon
Jazz Festival, and Royal MB Winter Fair just to name a few.
                                                                                MANITOBA
Get active at the Riverbank Discovery Centre or take the short
drive to Riding Mountain National Park.

We respect the treaties that were made on these lands and
acknowledge that Brandon University is located on Treaty
2 lands. Our Winnipeg site is located on Treaty 1 lands.
On behalf of Brandon University, you are welcomed to the
traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishinabek, Oji-Cree,
Cree, Dene and Métis peoples.                                           BRANDON

     Approximately                       About 600                  BU offers 19        Over 100
          3500                             students               undergraduate       students from
        students                        graduate with            degree programs,     Saskatchewan
       attend BU                           a degree                  6 graduate         attend BU
        annually.                         each year.               programs and         each year.
                                                                    1 certificate.

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See Yourself Here
Choose Your Focus: Discover your passion in one of our            Expand Your Horizons: Explore the world of music, art
undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Explore your           and culture. Throughout the year, guest performers, faculty
options in Arts, Science, Education, Health Studies & Music.      and students from our renowned School of Music offer a
                                                                  variety of performances. Love art? The Glen. P. Sutherland
Try It Out: Gain valuable practical experience before you head    Gallery of Art is located on the southwest corner of campus
out into the field. Many of our programs offer work-integrated    featuring the works of local and visiting artists. Enjoy critically
learning opportunities through labs, simulations, field work,     acclaimed movies at the JRC Evans Theatre located in the heart
co-operative learning experiences, practicums, and internships.   of campus.
Take the Lead: You’ll have the opportunity to play a leading      Dig Deep: Every year, we showcase the cutting-edge research
role in life on campus through our Student Leader program.        of senior students in our Arts and Science program. What
It’s a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, and you’ll     kind of research drives you? Previous topics have ranged from
also eat a ton of free pizza!                                     astrophysics to creative writing.
Join the Club: There are more than 50 clubs and collectives       Celebrate Successes: When it is all over we invite you to
on our campus, providing fun activities and valuable life         celebrate your achievements at our annual convocation
experience. Choose from the BU Gaming Association,                ceremony. Indigenous graduates are also honoured in a
BU History Club, Enactus, BU Aboriginal Student Council,          community-wide celebration of Indigenous Student Success.
LGBTTQ* Collective and many more!

                                                                                   Approximately 415
                                                                                   International Students study
                                                                                   at BU annually.
                                  School Divisions
                                 that produce the
                                 most BU students                                  Countries with the highest
    13% of                       include Brandon,                                  international enrollment are
 BU students                      Mountain View,                                   Nigeria, China, Jamaica, Ghana
 self-declare                       Southwest                                      and the U.S.A.
as Indigenous.                    Horizon, Rolling
                                     River, and
                                  Beautiful Plains.                     Nigeria       China       Jamaica       Ghana        U.S.A.

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Full Body Experience
Cheer Loud: Brandon University is home to the BU Bobcats. Games are free for BU
students. Cheer on our men’s and women’s volleyball, basketball, or soccer teams. Follow
the teams when they are on the road at gobobcats.ca.

Burn Some Energy: There are 80,000 square feet of fitness and recreational space waiting
for you at the Healthy Living Centre. Get fit using state of the art fitness equipment, the
in-door track or one of three gym facilities. Choose from programs and in-house recreation
leagues that run from Yoga to Zumba—with fun activities like badminton, basketball, curling,
fencing, floor hockey and more! Your gym membership is built right into your tuition.

Check your Health: Visit the BU Sport’s Medicine clinic for all of your athletic
therapy needs.

Supports For Success
You’re not alone. We have many services           Student Accessibility Services: Academic
available through Student Services to help        accommodations and supports are provided
you achieve your academic goals.                  to students with temporary or permanent
                                                  disabilities.
Academic Advising: You will connect with
an academic advisor before registering for        Inclusive Post-Secondary Education:
your first-year courses. Your advisor will help   Brandon University’s partnership with
you get on the right path with your degree.       Inclusion Westman offers Inclusive Post-
                                                  Secondary Education to provide students
Academic Skills Centre (Writing, Math             with intellectual disabilities a rich and
& Learning Skills): The Centre gives you          inclusive life path. IPSE supports students
the confidence, motivation and skills to          who have intellectual disabilities access an
become a more efficient learner.                  authentic student experience and to be fully
                                                  included in coherent programs of study.
Career Planning and Placement: Find
                                                  Students in IPSE have a flexible schedule of
support with writing your resume and
                                                  courses that align with their interests. Staff
cover letter, conducting job searches, and
                                                  work closely with students and professors
preparing for interview. Explore how your
                                                  to ensure that inclusion in the classroom
interests and skills align with different
                                                  and campus life is successful and a positive
programs of study and careers.
                                                  experience for everyone involved.
Office of International Activities (OIA):
Start the term with an International
Orientation session. Find continuous
support through advocacy and referrals.

Personal Counselling: Counselling helps
you sort through mental and emotional
concerns like stress, worry, depression,
anxiety and other issues.

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Indigenous Student Supports
I N D I G E N O U S P EO P L E S ’ C E N T R E                      BRANDON UNIVERSITY
                                                                    ABORIGINAL STUDENT
We are located in the heart of the university, nested right
between the Library and Student Services area. The IPC is           CO L L EC T I V E (B UA S C )
here to serve the heart and mind by providing culturally
                                                                    The goal of BUASC is to provide services and support to
sensitive services to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students, and
                                                                    Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students on campus. One
by promoting cross—cultural understanding on campus. The
                                                                    of the most important things we focus on is being together.
IPC is a resource area on campus and in the community that
                                                                    Traditionally Aboriginal people lived in very close knit
makes referrals and provides information on resources, student
                                                                    communities. Every person is valued, has a role, is looked after
leadership, and peer support, as well as kitchen facilities.
                                                                    and contributes. From Potlucks to getting together to learn
Beyond academic support the IPC becomes a home away                 how to make bannock, BUASC encourages belonging. BUASC
from home for students. Here you will find a lounging area of       participate in social issues such as Bill C-45, Justice for Colton,
couches to relax on between classes and engage in supportive        and the Dakota Access Pipeline. Members have participated in
conversation with fellow students. Soup is served weekly for        the Sisters in Spirit Walk that occurs in the fall and during the
everyone to join in a meal together. Most importantly, we           Elsipogtog Solidarity movement, BUASC members marched on
offer you a family and friendships that will last you a lifetime.   Highway #1 to show support.
We learn through gathering that even though we may lead
different lives, we are the same.
                                                                    E V E N T S , AC T I V I T I E S ,
Supports that can be accessed through the IPC include:              & CEREMONIES
►       Orientation Activities     ►   Smudge Friendly Space
                                                                    Each year the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre along with campus
►       Transition Supports        ►   Study space, computers,      and community partners put together a variety of programs
                                       printers and phone           and events, all with the end goal of bringing people together.
►       Knowledge Keepers
                                                                    ►   Welcome Feast                  ►   Ribbon Skirt Making
BrandonU.ca/IPC/
                                                                    ►   Pot Lucks                      ►   Elders Panel
MÉTIS STUDENT CENTRE                                                ►   Beading Club                   ►   Drum Group

A place where Brandon Universities Métis students can               ►   Bannock and Tea with Elders    ►   Indigenous Awareness Week
gather to study, tell stories and make friends in a comfortable
                                                                    ►   Sharing Circles                ►   Louis Riel Day Celebration
environment surrounded by their culture, and examples of
those who have succeeded before them. Located in Clark              ►   Storytelling                   ►   Indigenous Student Success
Hall, you will find couches, tables and computers to be used                                               Celebration
whenever you like and you will always be visited by the Native      ►   Medicine Picking
Studies Department that is located on the same floor.
                                                                    INDIGENOUS STUDENT
H E OYAT E TAWA P I                                                 S U CC E S S C E L E B R AT I O N
CEREMONY ROOM
                                                                    New in 2019, Brandon University, Assiniboine Community
The He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room is located in the                 College, Sioux Valley High School, and the Brandon School
Health Studies building. This shared space serves multiple          Division partnered together to honour our graduates for
purposes, including teaching, ceremonial and non-ceremonial         post-secondary, high school, junior high, and pre-school. This
purposes. The George and Mary Gooden Gallery of Art is              celebration included a pipe ceremony, Pow Wow, and Métis
located on the second floor of this space.                          and Inuit entertainment.

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PROGRAMS WITH AN
INDIGENOUS FOCUS
Aboriginal Art Major

As part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, this major combines studies
in art history and Indigenous art practice in both historical
and contemporary forms. Contemporary Indigenous artists are
explored with a focus on critical issues related to art practice,
including politics, land, museums, media and people. Students
have the opportunity to engage in hide-tanning, drum-making,
and beadwork as well as cultural teachings related to these forms.

Native Languages Minor

Brandon University is invested in the survival of Indigenous
languages in Manitoba. Classes are available in the Cree,
Ojibway and Dakota languages native to Manitoba. These
courses are part of the Languages Department and also part of
the Native Studies major in the Bachelor of Arts.

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T H E A L A N D B E E WAG N E R                                  The program is open to students entering the departments
INDIGENOUS TRANSITION                                            of Business Administration, the Faculty of Health Studies, or
                                                                 the Faculty of Science. The cohort will have access to personal
PROGRAM
                                                                 support from Student Services counsellors and Knowledge
Brandon University and the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre are        Keepers. Students will have weekly one-on-one check-ins with
proud to announce the Al & Bee Wagner Indigenous Student         the Transition Program Coordinator. Monthly social events will
Transition Program. The program will focus on offering           be held throughout the school year to bring students together to
transitioning support to Indigenous students starting their      build friendships and support each other.
education at Brandon University under four pillars: academic,
social, personal, and cultural.                                  For more information or to register, please visit
                                                                 BrandonU.ca/IPC/Indigenous-Student-Transition-Program
Our transition program will unlock the potential of Indigenous
students by developing their academic skills and by fostering
social, community, and cultural supports that will increase
success rates at the university level.

           STUDENT PROFILE

     TA S H I NA H O U L E-S C H LU P
     Bachelor of Arts, English

      I am an Anishinaabe-ikwe from Ebb & Flow
     First Nation. At Brandon University, I am
     studying for my Bachelor of Arts (English
     and History). Through the many courses that
     the Arts department offers, I have had the
     opportunity to learn more about my culture
     and language, as well as other cultures.
     The Indigenous Peoples’ Centre at Brandon
     University is also a very welcoming and safe
     space for studying, and is one of my favourite
     places to study.

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FAC U LT Y O F A R T S                        11-12                FAC U LT Y O F
►   Bachelor of Arts
                                                                   H E A LT H S T U D I E S                      16-17
►   Bachelor of Business Administration                            ►    Bachelor of Nursing
►   Bachelor of Fine Arts                                          ►    Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
►                                                                  ►    Indigenous Health Studies Transition
FAC U LT Y O F A R T S                       13-14
►   Bachelor of Science
                                                                   SCHOOL OF MUSIC                               18-19
►   Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science                   ►   Bachelor of Music Honours
                                                                   ►   Bachelor of Music Performance
FAC U LT Y O F E D U C AT I O N              14-15                 ►   Bachelor of Music/Education Concurrent
                                                                   ►   Bachelor of Music Specialist in School Music
►   Bachelor of Education After Degree
►   Bachelor of Arts/Education Integrated
►   Bachelor of Music/Education Concurrent
                                                                   P R E -P R O F E S S I O N A L ,
►   Bachelor of Physical Education Studies
                                                                   C E R T I F I C AT E P R O G R A M S ,
                                                                   PA R T N E R S H I P S ,
►   P.E.N.T.
                                                                   & G R A D UAT E S T U D I E S          20-21

       98%                                         93%                                             70%
    98% of grads would                    93% of grads would say BU                        70% of our courses have 20
     recommend BU                         prepared them to excel in                         students (or even fewer)
                                               the workforce

                                          Source: Graduating Student Survey 2017

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P R O G R A M O P T I O N S I N T H E B AC H E LO R O F A R T S O R S C I E N C E
The following areas of study will lead to a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. For full program
details, visit BrandonU.ca/Calendar.

                                                                                                            Co-operative
                                                                                        Majors
                                                                                                             Education
 Faculty            Subject                                                   Honours    4-Year   3-Year   Honours   4-Year   Minors
 Arts               Aboriginal Art
 Arts               Anthropology
 Arts or Science    Applied Disaster & Emergency Studies
 Arts               Art History/Visual Culture
 Science            Biology (Streams: Biological Science,
                    Biomedical Science)
 Arts               Business Administration
 Arts               Canadian Studies
 Arts               Ceramics
 Science            Chemistry
 Science            Computer Science
 Arts               Creative Arts (Choose 2 Streams: Art – Aboriginal or
                    Visual Art, Creative Writing, Drama, Music)
 Arts               Creative Writing
 Arts               Drama
 Arts               Drawing
 Arts               Economics
 Arts               English
 Arts               Gender & Women’s Studies
 Arts or Science    Geography & Environment (Streams: Environmental
                    Studies, Geomatics)
 Science            Geology (Streams: Environmental Geoscience)
 Arts               History
 Arts               Public History (Streams: History Intensive, Media Arts)
 Arts               Interdisciplinary Studies
 Arts               French
 Arts               Liberal Arts Distributed
 Science            Mathematics
 Arts               Music (Arts)
 Arts               Native Languages
 Arts               Native Studies
 Arts               Painting
 Arts               Philosophy
 Science            Physics
 Arts               Political Science
 Arts or Science    Psychology (Streams: Applied Psychology)
 Arts               Religion
 Arts               Rural & Community Studies
 Arts               Sociology (Streams: Crime & Community,
                    Cultural Diversity & Equity Studies )

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      STUDENT PROFILE

FAT I M A A B D U L L A H I
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

“I am an International Student from Nigeria.
Since coming to Brandon University, I have
noticed my own transition, growth and shift in
mindset. It takes real time and effort to work
on yourself. I am engaged on campus as the
BUSU Women’s Director, as member of the
The Women’s Collective and Peer Wellness
Educators and as a Residence Assistant.
My favourite experiences have been with
the amazing friends I have made, and that
includes some of my professors. They have been
supportive and helpful to my journey at BU.”

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            STUDENT PROFILE

      COURTNEY CHYCHOWSKI
      Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Anthropology

      "To future BU students... don’t miss out on
      anything around you. Do your best to break
      out of your comfort zone and get to know
      people around. Join organizations, go to
      classes, go to events and form relationship with
      professors, staff and fellow students."

Be Curious. Be Creative.
B AC H E LO R O F A R T S                                              Small class sizes give you the opportunity to participate in lively
                                                                       classroom experiences, to do original research, and to share an
Program Length: 3-year (90 credit hours), 4-year or 4-year             experience reserved for graduate-level study at other universities.
Honours (120 credit hours)
                                                                       Co-op learning options: Cooperative Education is an optional
A liberal arts education provides you with the skills - critical and
                                                                       program in which periods of academic study alternate with
creative thinking, oral, and written communication, problem
solving, and innovation - that are crucial to success in today̕s       periods of paid employment in positions related to your
complex world. A liberal education is more relevant today than         program. Make money, get in the door and get experience!
ever before.
                                                                       BrandonU.ca/Co-op
You can earn Arts degrees at Brandon University in the
Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine, and Business Administration.        Sample Careers: Through graduate and professional studies.
When you̕re ready to take the next step, you can pursue our            Explore high level opportunities in the public and private
popular Master of Rural Development at the graduate level.             sector. You may not know the job title yet, but you will have the

Our world-class faculty members are excellent teachers and             skills to succeed.
active researchers, writers, performers, and artists.
                                                                       BrandonU.ca/Arts/Departments-Programs
                                                                       BrandonU.ca/Calendar

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                                                                 B AC H E LO R O F F I N E A R T S
                                                                 Program Length: 4-years, 4-year honours (120 credit hours),
                                                                 or 2+2 (60 credit hours)

                                                                 Majors: Aboriginal Art, Ceramics, Digital Media & Design
                                                                 (2+2), Drawing, Painting

                                                                 Studio practice and the exposure to issues, ideas and histories of
                                                                 both Western and Aboriginal art will give you a well-rounded
                                                                 education and fuel your desire to create. After you choose a
                                                                 major you will further specialize your studio practice through
                                                                 more advanced technical and academic knowledge. Graduating
                                                                 students in the honours program will build a master archive of
                                                                 their work in preparation for a final exhibition. A portfolio is
                                                                 not required for admission to the BFA program.
B AC H E LO R O F B U S I N E S S
                                                                 Combine the two-year Interactive Media Arts diploma from
A D M I N I S T R AT I O N                                       Assiniboine Community College with the Digital Media &
                                                                 Design major for a Bachelor in Fine Arts. Two programs, two
Program Length: 4-year, 4-year Honours (120 credit hours),
                                                                 schools, and one awesome experience.
2+2 (approx. 60 credit hours)
                                                                 Sample Careers: Arts Administrator, Curator, Art Historian,
Streams: General Business or Accounting
                                                                 Educator, Media Production Artist.
You’ll learn about accounting, information management,
                                                                 BrandonU.ca/Visual-Aboriginal-Art or BrandonU.ca/Calendar
marketing, human resources, operations and production,
and finance. Then, put what you’ve learned into practice in
the Small Business Management courses, as you prepare and
present a business plan to help out a local business with your
consulting project. The accounting stream is an ideal pathway
for you to earn admission to the CPA professional program.

If you already have a two-year college diploma in business
administration you may be eligible for advanced standing. If
your diploma is from a Manitoba college, such as Assiniboine
Community College, within the past five years and you have at
least a “B” average, you could go straight into third year.

Sample Careers: Project Manager, Entrepreneur, Accountant,
Management Personnel, Human Resources Administrator.

BrandonU.ca/Business-Administration or BrandonU.ca/Calendar

         !          Learn more!
                    Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Arts Information Session.

                    For more details and to register, go to
                    BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day

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             STUDENT PROFILE

      RAELYNN PLOWMAN
      Bachelor of Science, Biology

      "One of the best things about going to BU is the
      smaller class sizes! It̕s easier to ask questions
      in class, make friends, and your professors
      will know you by name"

Be an innovator.
Be a researcher.
B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E                                  student-centred, applied and theoretical – combining critical
                                                                 thinking with the development of real-world knowledge and
Program Length: 3-year (90 credit hours), 4-year or 4-year       skills.
Honours (120 credit hours).
                                                                 Co-op learning options: Cooperative Education is an optional
Science students study biological diversity and ecology, human   program in which periods of academic study alternate with
                                                                 periods of academic study alternate with periods of paid
behavior and the human condition, resource conservation and
                                                                 employment in positions related to your program. Make
utilization, disaster management, complex math and computer
                                                                 money, get in the door, and get experience.
science, the earth, and the universe.
                                                                 Sample Careers: Continue to learn through graduate and
Our graduates are doctors, environmental scientists, high
                                                                 professional studies. Explore high-level opportunities in the
school science teachers, university faculty members, chemists,
                                                                 public and private sector. You may not know the job title yet,
and veterinarians. They measure the earth from space,            but you will have the skills to succeed.
conduct research in human behavior, develop software, make
communities safer, and manage large mining operations.           BrandonU.ca/Science/Degrees

With small class sizes, our approach is experiential and         BrandonU.ca/Calendar

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B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E I N                           An Environmental Science graduate will have an in-depth
E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E                        knowledge of environmental systems, but also of the breadth
                                                              and context in which these systems operate. Students will
Program Length: 4-Years (120 credit hours)                    develop the wide range of expertise necessary to address
                                                              present and future environmental problems.
Though this program you will study the interaction between
plants, animals and the environment, and human impacts on     Sample Careers: Environmental Consultant, Conservation
these systems. This interdisciplinary program provides you    Officer, Wildlife Habitat Specialist, Sustainable Resource
with a background necessary to address environmental issues   Manager
such as pollution, climate change, resource management, and
the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.              BrandonU.ca/Science/Degree or BrandonU.ca/Calendar

        !          Learn more!
                   Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Science Information Session.

                   For more details and to register, go to
                   BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day

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              STUDENT PROFILE

      HEIDI FIGOL
      Bachelor of Education, After-Degree

      "The Brandon University Bachelor of
      Education After-Degree program has been an
      excellent choice in helping me to advance my
      career in the education field. I have made so
      many wonderful connections! The staff and
      instructors have been helpful every step of the
      way. BU has encouraged me to be my best self
      and to reach my educational goals."

Open some minds.
B AC H E LO R O F E D U C AT I O N                                of Physical Education Studies). Early and Middle years
A F T E R D EG R E E                                              teachers are responsible for teaching all subject areas (English,
                                                                  Math, Science and Social Studies) and can expect to become
Program Length: 2-year (60 credit hours). Must have               comfortable with these subject areas while also focusing on a
approved undergraduate degree to apply.                           two teachable subject areas in their first degree. Senior year
                                                                  teachers will focus on two teachable subject areas in their
This program is intended for students who wish pursue a           first degree. Graduates are eligible for a professional teacher’s
career as a teacher in senior, middle or early years and who      certificate in Manitoba provided they are a Canadian citizen,
have already finished a first degree. You apply to the program    Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work visa.
in the last year of your three- or four-year undergraduate
degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor   BrandonU.ca/Education/Programs/ or BrandonU.ca/Calendar

                      Learn more!
          !           Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Education Information Session.
                      For more details and to register, go to
                      BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day

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B AC H E LO R O F A R T S /B AC H E LO R                                   B AC H E LO R O F P H Y S I C A L
O F E D U C AT I O N I N T EG R AT E D                                     E D U C AT I O N S T U D I E S
Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Arts (90 credit hours)                  Program Length: 3-year (99 credit hours)
plus 2-year Bachelor of Education (60 credit hours) for a
total of 5-years (150 credit hours)                                        Streams: Teaching; Exercise Science & Fitness;
                                                                           or Recreation & Sport Management
This integrated program is intended for students who have
a clear professional goal in mind of becoming an Early or                  This program gives you the choice of three streams to best
Middle years teacher, giving high school graduates immediate               suit your career goals. The Teaching Stream is designed for
access to teacher education. Students will complete a Bachelor             students who want to pursue a teaching career and advance
of Arts, Liberal Arts Distributed Major while simultaneously               to a Bachelor of Education After Degree while also receiving
completing course work in the Bachelor of Education program.               certification in coaching through the National Coaching
Early and Middle years teachers are responsible for teaching               Certification Program. The Exercise Science & Fitness stream
all subject areas (English, Math, Science and Social Studies)              is designed for students who want to pursue careers in the field
and can expect to become comfortable with these subject areas              of Exercise Science and allied disciplines such as Kinesiology,
while also focusing on a two teachable subject areas. Graduates            Athletic Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,
are eligible for a professional teacher’s certificate in Manitoba          Personal Training, and Fitness Leadership. This stream
provided they are a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or               can be taken in advance of the Bachelor of Education After
hold a valid work visa.                                                    Degree. The Recreation & Sport Management designed for
                                                                           students who want to pursue careers in the fields of recreation
                                                                           and sport.
CO N C U R R E N T B AC H E LO R
O F M U S I C /B AC H E LO R O F                                           Sample Careers: Physical Education Teacher, Coach,
E D U C AT I O N                                                           Personal Trainer, Health Promotion, Recreation Coordinator,
                                                                           Provincial Sport Association, Sports Management, Community
Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Music plus 2-year Bachelor              Development, Event Coordination. This degree provides
of Education for a total of 5-years (160.5 - 163.5 credit hours)           preparatory courses for application toward advanced training
                                                                           in health sciences such as Occupational Therapy, Physical
This program allows students to complete the requirements for              Therapy and Athletic Therapy.
both degrees at the same time and after five years be eligible for
a class five Manitoba teacher’s certification. In year two students
will chose one of three possible streams; elementary general
                                                                           P R O G R A M F O R T H E E D U C AT I O N
music, secondary choral music, or secondary instrumental music.            O F N AT I V E T E AC H E R S (P.E .N .T.)
Students will also be required to choose a second teachable.
                                                                           Program Length: Minimum of 6 summer session
Teachable Subject Areas:                                                   (150 credit hours)
►   Anthropology**         ►   French                 ►   Native Studies   This is an integrated Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
►   Art                    ►   Geography              ►   Philosophy**     program that is intended for Indigenous Educators, who are
►   Biology                ►   General Science        ►   Physical         already employed in schools as educational assistants. Students
                                                          Education        study at Brandon University for four months (April through
►   Chemistry              ►   History                                     July) each year and work in the schools for seven months of
►   Computer Science       ►   Human Ecology*
                                                      ►   Physics          the year. The program is designed to meet future market needs
                                                      ►   Political        of Early/Middle years educators in Science/Math/English
►   Earth Science**        ►   Indigenous
                                                          Science***       throughout Northern Manitoba. Graduates are eligible for a
    Economics***               Languages*
►
                                                                           professional teacher’s certificate in Manitoba.
                           ►   Law***
                                                      ►   Psychology**
►   English
                           ►   Mathematics
                                                      ►   Sociology**
►   Environmental
    Studies**              ►   Music
                                                      ►   Theatre/Drama
*EY and MY Teachable Subjects Only. **2nd Teachable Subjects Only.
*** 2nd Teachable Subjects for SY or MY Only.

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FA C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S T U D I E S

Inject a bit of care.
B AC H E LO R O F N U R S I N G                                   Manitoba’s best nurses. A wide variety of unique and exciting
                                                                  clinical opportunities in acute care settings, long-term care
Program Length: 1-year Pre-Nursing (30 credit hours) +            facilities, rural hospitals, mental health and community
3-year Bachelor of Nursing (90 credit hours) for a total of       placements exist throughout the program.
4-years (121 credit hours)
                                                                  Sample Careers: Graduates work as Registered Nurses in areas
You will spend your first year in the Pre-Nursing program         such as emergency rooms, labour and delivery, public health,
where you will complete a series of ten courses. Upon             medical and surgical units, pediatric units, rural and northern
successful completion you will be eligible to apply to year two   hospitals, home care, occupational health and long-term care.
of the Bachelor of Nursing program. This is a competitive
program where high grades make the difference as we educate       BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs/Bachelor-of-Nursing/

                     Learn more!
         !           Give it a try! Attend a Faculty of Health Studies Information Session.

                     For more details and to register, go to
                     BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day

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FA C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S T U D I E S

B AC H E LO R O F S C I E N C E I N                               Sample Careers: Graduates are registered with the College
                                                                  of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba and work
P S YC H I AT R I C N U R S I N G                                 independently or as part of clinical team in roles such as staff
Program Length: 1-year Pre-Psychiatric Nursing (30 credit         psychiatric nurse, case manager, counselor, clinical specialist,
                                                                  care coordinator, or researcher.
hours) plus 3-year Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
(90 credit hours) for a total of 4-years (124 credit hours)       BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs/BSCPN

You will spend your first year in the Pre-Psychiatric Nursing
program where you will complete a series of ten courses. Upon
                                                                  I N D I G E N O U S H E A LT H S T U D I E S
successful completion you will be eligible to apply to year two   T R A N S I T I O N P R O G R A M (I H S T )
of the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program.
This is a high demand competitive program where high grades       Program Length: Eight months (18 credit hours)
make the difference as we educate Manitoba’s best Psychiatric
                                                                  The IHST is a preparatory program designed to provide the
Nurses. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will promote, maintain,
                                                                  opportunity for Indigenous students to build capacity for
and restore mental health through therapy. Psychiatric nurses     academic success, expand their knowledge in math and science,
are concerned with those affected by psychiatric illness and      and develop writing skills while preparing them for a career
developmental challenges, and with the influence of society on    in the health care field. Upon successful completion of the
the mental health of people.                                      IHST program, students may choose to pursue multiple career
                                                                  pathways including; Pre-Nursing or Pre-Psychiatric Nursing
Winnipeg Site: Brandon University, in collaboration with the      at BU, other degree programs at BU, License Practical Nursing
University of Winnipeg, offers a four-year BScPN program          diploma (at ACC), or Health Care Aid (at ACC).
in Winnipeg. Although you will be studying in Winnipeg,
applications are completed through Brandon University.            BrandonU.ca/Health-Studies/Programs

                                                                                      STUDENT PROFILE

                                                                               D WAY N E W H E E L E R
                                                                               Bachelor of Nursing

                                                                               “I chose to come to BU because I noticed
                                                                               that BU had high success rates on the
                                                                               NCLEX (RN exam) and smaller class sizes.
                                                                               The knowledge and experiences of the
                                                                               advisors, professors, clinical instructors,
                                                                               and laboratory instructors have all been
                                                                               instrumental in my success. Everyone knows
                                                                               your name and is invested in your success.”

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Make sound decisions.
You’ll learn in one of the finest music education facilities of its   CO N C U R R E N T B AC H E LO R
kind. The Queen Elizabeth II Music Building houses teaching
                                                                      O F M U S I C /B AC H E LO R O F
and practice studios, the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Music
Library, Music Technology Lab, Electronic Music Studio,
                                                                      E D U C AT I O N
Media Room and a variety of rehearsal halls and classrooms.           Program Length: 3-year Bachelor of Music plus 2-year
Your application to the School of Music will include an               Bachelor of Education for a total of 5-years (160.5 - 163.5
entrance audition, written theory and aural skills test. All          credit hours)
students follow a common program for first year. At the end
of the first year the choice is made as to the specific degree        This program allows students to complete the requirements for
to be pursued.                                                        both degrees at the same time and after five years be eligible
                                                                      for a Class 5 Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certificate. In
B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C                                           year two, students will chose one of three possible streams;
                                                                      elementary general music, secondary choral music, or
(H O N O U R S)
                                                                      secondary instrumental music. Students will also be required
Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total of            to choose a second teachable.
4-years (124.5 credit hours)
                                                                      B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C
This is the most flexible program option which enables
                                                                      (S P EC I A L I S T I N S C H O O L M U S I C )
students to specialize in music theory and composition, or in
music history and literature; to take additional Arts, Science or
                                                                      Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total
Education courses, or take a variety of specialized courses in
                                                                      of 4-years (141 credit hours)
Performance or Music Education. This is the perfect degree if
you plan to go on to graduate studies in areas like composition,      This program is available to students demonstrating
musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, or music therapy.          exceptional academic achievement and desiring a more
                                                                      extensive musical background. This degree, with the
Samples Careers: Educator, Conducting, Arts Administration,           addition of the 2-year Bachelor of Education After Degree
Music Technology, Composition, Creative Entrepreneurship.             qualifies students for a Class 6 Permanent Professional
                                                                      Teacher’s Certificate.
B AC H E LO R O F M U S I C
                                                                      BrandonU.ca/Music/Programs or BrandonU.ca/Calendar
(P E R F O R M A N C E )

Program Length: Common first year + 3 years for a total
of 4-years (121.5 - 126 credit hours)

Students with highly developed performance skills are
admitted by audition after the first year of university
music study. Available to students in keyboard, strings,
voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion and jazz; this program
offers double credit in applied music and requires regular
solo performances.

Sample Careers: Professional Performer, Private Teacher

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OPENING DOORS

Pre-Professional
Take advantage of Brandon University’s smaller class sizes and      Complete one-year (Approx. 30 credit hours) at BU and
exceptional student-to-faculty interaction before embarking on      then apply to: Athletic Therapy, Dental Hygiene,
a professional program at a different post-secondary institution.   Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Radiologic Technology,
                                                                    Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Ultrasound
To gain admission to many professional programs you must
first complete one or more years of university study. Take a        Complete two-years (Approx. 60 credit hours) at BU and
selection of Arts or Science courses or complete a whole degree     then apply to: Agricultural & Food Sciences, Law
(for example: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor
of Physical Education Studies) before applying to the program       Complete three-years to four-years (Approx. 90-120
                                                                    credit hours) at BU and then apply to: Chiropractic
of your choice. Professional and pre-health programs are
                                                                    Studies, Dentistry, Journalism, Medicine, Occupational
competitive entry and some even have lengthy waitlist,
                                                                    Therapy, Midwifery, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy,
therefore, many students end up completing a three degree
                                                                    Veterinary Medicine
(eg. Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Physical Education) before
being admitted. Students considering pre-professional studies       BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Programs/Pre-Professional-Programs
should also consult with the institution they plan to attend to
confirm admission criteria.

            STUDENT PROFILE

      L AU R A DAV I D S O N
      Bachelor of Arts, History

      Brandon University offers a wide range of
      experiential learning opportunities. Laura is one
      of the amazing student leaders that helps with
      events on campus throughout the year and assists
      our first year students in learning campus.

      “As a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts
      degree in History, joining the Student Leadership
      program at Brandon University was one of the best
      decisions I made. This program allowed me to meet
      many other students from different departments
      which allowed me to form everlasting friendships.
      Through this program, I developed my leadership
      skills, which helped me grow as a person.”

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OPENING DOORS

Our Partnerships
Break out of your comfort zone and                                          1+3 Programs:

experience life from a different point of                                   ►   Interactive Media Arts + Public History (Media Arts Stream)
view. Explore your options through our                                      Some transfer credits are available for students taking Early
partnerships with other institutions.                                       Childhood Education, Practical Nursing and Police Studies.

                                                                            BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Programs/2plus2
D UA L C R E D I T
If you’ve got good grades in your Manitoba high school (we’re
                                                                            TRANSFER CREDITS
looking for 80% average or better) ask us about getting started
                                                                            Begin your education elsewhere, then come to Brandon
at Brandon University courses through our Dual Credit
                                                                            University with a head start towards your degree. An automatic
program. You can get a head start at university with courses
                                                                            transfer credit assessment occurs at the time of application.
(maximum of 9 credit hours) that count towards both BU and
                                                                            To see if your courses are eligible for transfer credit check out
high school graduation.
                                                                            our Transfer Credit Database.
Tuition is waived for your first 3-credit hour course (fees still apply).
                                                                            Please note that most programs require a cumulative grade
BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/High-School/Guide/                        point average of 2.0 or greater. Some 2+2 programs require a
                                                                            higher minimum GPA requirement. See Course Calendar for
                                                                            further details.
C E R T I F I C AT E P R O G R A M S
                                                                            BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/Transfer
The Justice System Certificate: This 30 credit hour certificate             BrandonU.ca/Calendar
is an interdepartmental program supported by the Departments
of Native Studies, Political Science and Sociology.
                                                                            N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T E XC H A N G E
Certificate program students must meet the Brandon University
admission requirements, seek approval of course selection from              Brandon University belongs to the National Student Exchange
certificate coordinator, and register with the Arts Faculty Office as       consortium, a group of nearly 200 member campuses in
a candidate for the certificate program.                                    the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S.
                                                                            Virgin Islands. Students can study for one or two terms at
                                                                            any of the member campuses, usually while paying BU’s
          BU AND ASSINIBOINE                                                tuition rate.
          CO M M U N I T Y CO L L EG E
                                                                            BrandonU.ca/International-Activities/Information-for-Canadian-Students
Want the best of both worlds? Brandon University and
Assiniboine Community College (ACC) offer five different                    G R A D UAT E P R O G R A M S
combined programs. Your program will give you the
opportunity to experience hands-on learning and theoretical                 It’s not too early to begin to think about future study.
knowledge, while giving you the competitive advantage in the                Brandon University offers six graduate programs that further
                                                                            your opportunities both academically and professionally.
workforce. Spend 1-2 years at ACC and then transfer to BU
in your second or third year.                                               ►   Master of Education
2+2 Programs:                                                               ►   Master of Science (Environmental and Life Sciences)
                                                                            ►   Master of Music
►   Business Administration + Business Administration
                                                                            ►   Master of Psychiatric Nursing
►   Environmental Technologies: GIS + Geography (Geomatics)
                                                                            ►   Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
►   Environmental Technologies: Land and Water Mgmt. + Geography
                                                                            ►   Master of Rural Development
    (Environmental Studies)
►   Interactive Media Arts + Digital Media and Design                       BrandonU.ca/Graduate-Studies

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Admission Requirements
A D M I S S I O N S TO B R A N D O N U N I V E R S I T Y
For detailed admission requirements please see pages 12-19 of the Course Calendar – BrandonU.ca/Calendar

 Manitoba            High School graduation with no M, I or        Mature             Applicants who do not meet other
                     E designate courses or a provincially                            admission criteria, and are the age of 21
                     recognized G.E.D.                                                by the last date of examinations for the
                                                                                      first session in which they register.
                     Some students may be admitted to
                     their program of study with a Success1                           Some students may be admitted to
                     Designation. See page 20 for details.                            their program of study with a Success1
                                                                                      Designation. See page 20 for details.
 Alberta, NWT,       High School graduation with a minimum
 Nova Scotia,        average of 60% in five Grade 12 courses       Home Schooled      Submit a copy of the Confirmation of
 Nunavut, PEI        including English                                                Notification verifying Home School
                                                                                      enrolment or written enrolment
 British             High School graduation with a minimum                            confirmation by a duly authorized
 Columbia;           average of 60%, including English 12 and                         provincial department of education
 Yukon               three other Grade 12 courses                                     representative.

 New Brunswick       High School graduation with a minimum         International      Completion of an International
                     average of 60% in six Grade 12 courses        Baccalaureate      Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall
                     including English                                                score of 24 points. Three courses must be
                                                                                      Higher Level with the rest either Higher
 Newfoundland        High School graduation with a minimum                            Level or Standard Level
                     average of 60% in ten Grade 12 courses
                     including English                             Transfer           Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater on
                                                                                      all post-secondary courses. See Course
 Ontario             High School graduation with a minimum                            Calendar for further details –
                     average of 60% in six Grade 12 “U” or                            BrandonU.ca/Calendar
                     “M” courses including English
                                                                   United States      High school graduation with a minimum "C"
 Quebec              One year CEGEP with an overall average                           average on 5 subjects, including English.
                     of least 60% on 12 credits including
                                                                   International      Admission requirements for applicants
                     English, or High School graduation
                                                                   Students           from specific countries can be found in
                     standing from a Quebec Department of
                                                                                      the International Student section of the
                     Education recognized private school.
                                                                                      Future Students website –
 Saskatchewan        High School graduation with an overall                           BrandonU.ca/Future-Students
                     average of 60% in five Grade 12 subjects,
                     including English A30 and B30               Please note: Some students may need to demonstrate English-
                                                                 language proficiency.

AP AND IB TRANSFER CREDITS
International Baccalaureate: A minimum score of 4 is             transfer. Transfer credit is voluntary. Students must complete
required on each high level IB course to be considered for       the Request for University Credit for IB and AP form. Find the
possible transfer of credit.                                     form at BrandonU.ca/Future-Students .

Advanced Placement: Transfer credit for AP is granted in         Visit the Transfer Credit website to explore our Transfer
specific subject areas, provided that a minimum score of 3 is    Credit Database BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/Transfer .
achieved. The Faculty of Science requires a minimum of 4 for

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HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR BRANDON UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

 To Major in this        You should take these in                     To Major in this       You should take these in
 at BU…                  high school…                                 at BU…                 high school…

 Biology                 Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S;                  Geology Honours        Chemistry 40S; Mathematics 40S
                         Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-             (including             (Pre-Calculus); Physics 40S;
                         Calculus); Strongly Recommended:             Environmental          Recommended: Biology 40S
                         Physics 40S and Pre-Calculus 40S             Geoscience stream)

 Business                ACCT 30S or ACCT 40s and                     Geology (including     Chemistry 40S; Physics 40S;
 Administration          Mathematics 40S (Applied)                    Environmental          Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus)
                                                                      Geoscience stream)
 Chemistry               Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S;
                         Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus);              Mathematics            Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus)
                         Physics 40S
                                                                      Music                  Entrance Audition; Written Theory
 Computer Science        Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus)                                      and Aural Skills Entrance Test

 Education (Bachelor     Mathematics 40S (Applied or                  Physical Education     Recommended: Mathematics 40S
 of Arts/Bachelor        Pre-Calculus)                                (Teaching Stream)      (Applied or Pre‑Calculus)
 of Education
 Integrated Program)                                                  Physical Education     Recommended: Biology 40S;
                                                                      (Exercise Science      Mathematics 40S (Applied or
 Environmental           Biology 40S; Chemistry 40S;                  and Fitness Stream)    Pre‑Calculus)
 Science                 Mathematics 40S (Applied or
                         Pre‑Calculus)                                Physics and            Chemistry 40S; Mathematics 40S
                                                                      Astronomy              (Pre-Calculus); Physics 40S
 French                  Placement test is required first day
                         of class.                                    Pre-Nursing            Biology 40S, Mathematics 40S
                                                                                             (Applied or Pre-Calculus);
 Geography and           Mathematics 40S (Applied)                                           Recommended: Chemistry 40S
 Environment
                                                                      Pre-Psychiatric        Biology 40S, Mathematics 40S
 Geography and           Biology 40S; Mathematics 40S                 Nursing                (Applied or Pre-Calculus);
 Environment             (Applied)                                                           Recommended: Chemistry 40S
 (Environmental
                                                                   Prerequisites are for the 4-year degree. Prerequisites for the
 Studies Stream)
                                                                   3-year or minor may differ. Talk to a Student Success Officer.

 Attend High School in a different province? Compare your courses…

 Manitoba                                       Ontario                                     Saskatchewan

 English 40S                                    English ENG4U                               ELA A30 and B30

 Pre-Calculus Math 40S                          Calc 4U MCV4U or                            PreCal 30 or Cal 30
                                                A Func/Intro Calc MCB4U

 Applied Math 40S                               Math Adv Func MHF4U                         Math 30F

 Physics 40S                                    Physics SPH4U                               Physics 30

 Chemistry 40S                                  Chemistry SCH4U                             Chemistry 30

 Biology 40S                                    Biology SBI4U                               Biology 30

Need more info? Refer to our complete admissions policies at BrandonU.ca/Calendar .

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What’s Next?

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D I S COV E R W H Y B U I S                                          C H O O S E YO U R P R O G R A M
T H E P L AC E F O R YO U                                            O F S T U DY
►   Participate in a Program Webinar: Learn about life at BU         ►   Explore Your Options Online: Visit our Future Students
    from current students, professors, and staff at BU. Register         website for detailed program descriptions – BrandonU.ca/
    online to reserve your spot.                                         Future-Students/Programs . Explore the Course Calendar for
                                                                         degree charts, course descriptions and academic regulations –
    BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Student-for-a-Day
                                                                         BrandonU.ca/Calendar .
►   Take a Tour: Due to COVID-19 regulations, tours may not
                                                                     ►   Learn More About Indigenous Education at BU:
    be available at certain times throughout the year. Check
                                                                         Visit BrandonU.ca/Indigenous and see how culture and tradition
    for updates and register (we require booking two weeks in
                                                                         come first at BU.
    advance) online.
    BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/Tour-Info                      ►   Connect with a Student Success Officer: Have questions?
                                                                         Contact FutureStudents@BrandonU.ca or 204-571-7847.
►   Tour From Your Home: Check out our campus from the
    comfort of your own home. Our virtual tour will give you a
    glimpse of the buildings and campus spaces and give you a feel
    of what it̕s like to live and learn at BU.
    BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Virtual-Campus-Tours
►   Attend a Virtual Recruitment Presentation: Want to learn
    more about what Brandon University has to offer and have all
    of your questions about university answered? Sign up to attend
    one of our recruitment presentations offered virtually.
    BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Visit/

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A P P LY O N L I N E
It̕s easy! Visit BrandonU.ca/Future-Students to apply. After you
have completed the online application, you’ll need pay the
$70 application fee, and send us supporting documents like
your high school or post-secondary transcripts.

Interim high school transcripts can be sent by email to
Admissions@BrandonU.ca .

Official transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope
and be sent directly from the high school, Provincial
Government or post-secondary institution to:

Brandon University
Admissions Office
270-18th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9

 January 15, 2021        Application Deadline for Bachelor of
                         Education After Degree

 March 1, 2021           Apply before March 1st to be
                         considered for all automatic and
                         early entrance scholarships

 June 14, 2021           Application & Document Deadline
                         for Pre-Psychiatric Nursing Winnipeg
                         Site (September 2021 start)

 August 15, 2021         Undergraduate Application &
                         Document Deadline for all other
                         programs (September 2021 start)

 December 1, 2021        Undergraduate Application &
                         Document Deadline for all other
                         programs (January 2022 start)

Please note: The above deadlines are for Canadian
undergraduate students. Deadlines differ for International
Applicants and Graduate studies programs.

What’s the status of your application? It’s easy to find out.
Contact Admissions@BrandonU.ca.

BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Apply/High-School/Deadlines

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                                                                 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

   4                                                             ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
                                                                 ELIGIBILITY
                                                                 BU Board of Governors Entrance Scholarship eligibility will
A P P LY F O R S C H O L A R S H I P S /                         be based on Grade 11 marks if students apply before the last
B U R S A R I E S /AWA R D S                                     Friday in June of the year they graduate from high school.
                                                                 Students who apply after the last Friday in June shall have
Your best chance at scholarships and bursaries comes early.      their scholarship eligibility assessed on their final Grade 12
Apply to BU before March 1st to be considered for all of our     grades. Students who are awarded Brandon University Board
high-value Early Entrance Scholarships and to be automatically   of Governors Entrance Scholarships on the basis of their
considered for additional early entrance awards.                 Grade 11 courses may have their award increased should their
                                                                 Grade 12 average at graduation result in a higher award. In no
                                                                 case shall the award be reduced.
AU TO M AT I C CO N S I D E R AT I O N
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS                                            MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
All applicants from accredited Canadian high schools will
automatically be considered for these scholarships.              BU offers a large number of entrance scholarships,
                                                                 scholarship‑bursaries, and bursaries each year. Below is a
                                                                 list of just a few of our major entrance scholarships. Visit
                    Awards       Academic         Award
 Award Name                                                      BrandonU.ca/Scholarships to learn how to apply for scholarships.
                    Available    Requirement      Amount
                                                                 Watch for important application deadlines – some deadlines
 BU Board of         Various      Scholarship                    are as early as March 1st.
 Governors                         Average:
 Entrance                          95.0-100         $2000
                                   92.5-94.9        $1700                                            Type of         Application
 Scholarship                                                      Scholarship        # and Value
                                  90.0-92.49        $1400                                            Scholarship     Deadline
                                   87.5-89.9        $1100
                                  85.0-87.49         $800         Chernoff           2 @ $7500       Early           March 1
                                                                  Family Award       (renewable      Selection
 BU Board of         Various       AP Score:                                         for 3 years)    Entrance
 Governors                             5            $250
                                                                                                     Scholarship
 Entrance                              4            $175
 Scholarship:                                                     Charles            1 @ $5000       Applied for     March 1
 Advanced                                                         W. Burns           (renewable      Entrance
 Placement                                                        Scholarships In    for 3 years)    Scholarship
                                                                  Pre-Medicine
 BU Board of         Various       Diploma
 Governors                          Score:                        Mary               1 @ $7100       Applied for     June 1
 Entrance                           43-44           $2800         Cunningham         (approx.)       Scholarship-
                                    40-42           $2500
 Scholarship:                       37-39           $2200         (Babuik)                           Bursary
 International                      34-36           $1900         Memorial
 Baccalaureate                      31-33           $1600         Scholarship
 (Diploma)                          28-30           $1300
                                    26-27           $1100         E. Jay Watson      1 @ $8400       Applied for     June 1
                                                                  Memorial           (approx.)       Bursary
 BU Board of         Various     Higher Level                     Bursary
 Governors                       (HL) Course
 Entrance                           Score:
                                      7             $250         BrandonU.ca/Scholarships
 Scholarship:                         6             $200
 International                        5             $150         Did you know? Many location, regional and national
 Baccalaureate                                                   organizations offer a variety of awards, bursaries and
                                   Standard
 (Individual                      Level (SL)                     scholarships specifically for Indigenous Students. Apply now!
 Courses)                        Course Score:
                                      7             $200         BrandonU.ca/IPC/Financial-Aid-Scholarships-and-Bursaries
                                      6             $100

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                                                                     YO U A N D YO U R M E A L P L A N

     5                                                               Living in residence includes a meal plan, so you don’t have to
                                                                     worry about grocery shopping, having to prepare meals or doing
                                                                     the dishes! Pick between two meal plans: The Premium Plan or
                                                                     the Value Plan.
APPLY FOR RESIDENCE
Here at Brandon University, residence is more than just a place      D I D YO U K N O W ?
to live. We offer you several options for living spaces to best
match your needs as you work towards your academic and               ACC students can live in Residence at BU. Make your home
personal goals.                                                      away from home affordable and convenient.

E X P E R I E N C E CO M M U N I T Y                                  Live in Residences — Meals Included!
A N D CO N N EC T I O N                                                                      Premium       Value Meal        ACC
                                                                                             Meal Plan        Plan         Students
The community you build makes living on campus the best
of both worlds. With expanded health and safety protocols,            Darrach Hall (All Male Residence)
you will have the space and privacy you need while being              Double                   $7504         $6987          $6941
surrounded by new friends. Hundreds of events and activities
are planned, including games nights, tournaments, and clubs.          Super Single            $8840          $8323          $8328
Many residents make friends for life!
                                                                      Flora Cowan Hall (All Female Residence)

CO M F O R TA B L E L I V I N G                                       Double                   $7768         $7250          $7215

                                                                      Single                   $8926         $8409          $8417
For students leaving home for the first time, living in residence
is a comfortable first step to successful independence. Residence     Super Single             $9383         $8866          $8892
rooms are equipped with internet and all-new furniture,
                                                                      McMaster Hall (All Gendered Residence)
including bed, desk, chair, and bedside drawer. Each residence
has shared study areas, TV lounges, laundry facilities. Find extra    Double                   $8593         $8076          $8071
comfort in one of our double rooms that has been converted into
a Super Single living space.                                          Single                   $9756         $9239          $9280

                                                                      Super Single            $10296         $9789          $9840
SUP P ORT AN D S A FE T Y
                                                                     *Estimated residence fees are based on the 2019-20 academic year.
Residence offers students the simplicity of independent living       Updated prices not available due to Covid-19 housing changes.
with the comfort of knowing assistance is close by. Residents
                                                                     Visit BrandonU.ca/Residence/Apply-Now to complete an
have access to trained after hours support in form of Residence
                                                                     application. After you have completed the application,
Assistants and Campus Security staff.
                                                                     you’ll need to pay the $60 application fee.

E N J OY T H E CO N V E N I E N C E                                  BrandonU.ca/Residence

Living in residence is easy! Being on-campus, you don’t have
to worry about the hassle of commuting; all of your classes are
right outside your doorstep! If you have an hour break between
classes, you have the convenience of going home to grab a quick
nap, study with friends or finish a reading! Parking is also
guaranteed to students living in residence.

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GETTING HERE

                                                                   First-year students can begin registering for courses in May.
                                                                   You can register for courses even if sponsorship has not been
                                                                   confirmed. Courses can fill up, so it is good to register early!
                                                                   Once you have registered for your classes, your Education

    6                                                              Sponsor can submit an Authorization to Invoice form to
                                                                   Financial and Registration Services.

                                                                   If your funding does not get approved or you do not plan to attend
                                                                   Brandon University, simply visit the online registration system to
YO U R AC A D E M I C I N V E S TM E N T
                                                                   drop your classes and email admissions@brandonu.ca to decline or
                                                                   defer your admission.
Brandon University is one of the most affordable places to
study in North America. As a student, you’ll be studying for       Many sponsored students also apply for Manitoba/Canada
about eight months, September through April.                       Student Loans to help offset the living allowance.

SPO N SOR ED S T U D E N T S                                       www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/ www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/

                                                                   www.mmfeducation.ca/apply
Connect with your Education Sponsor early to find out
application requirements. Regular communication with your
Education Sponsor will help you address the following questions:   CANAD I AN S TU D ENT TU I TION
►   How many classes do I need to take each term to be eligible
                                                                    Tuition in Arts, Science, Music, Health Studies
    for sponsorship?
                                                                    and Education
►   What expenses are covered (i.e. tuition, text books,            6 credit hours             Part-time            $1019-$1101
    residence/living allowance)?                                    (1 courses per term)       Student Status
►   What documentation does the Sponsor need from                   12 credit hours            Part-time            $2156-$2321
    Brandon University?                                             (2 courses per term)       Student Status

                                                                    18 credit hours            Full-time            $3098-$3344
                                                                    (3 courses per term)       Student Status

                                                                    24 credit hours            Full-time            $3985-$4314
                                                                    (4 courses per term)       Student Status

                                                                    30 credit hours            Full-time            $4872-$5283
                                                                    (5 courses per term)       Student Status

                                                                   *Estimated tuition fees are based on the 2020-21 academic year.

                                                                   Want to break it down even further? You can let our online
                                                                   Cost Estimator do the math for you.

                                                                   BrandonU.ca/Future-Students/Tuition/Calculator

                                                                   The BU Bookstore has everything you need to be equipped
                                                                   for success. You’ll find affordable options for textbooks such
                                                                   as direct purchase (new or used), renting and price matching.
                                                                   You can even place your order online at brandonushop.ca.
                                                                   Find other items such a school supplies, technological items,
                                                                   apparel and gifts!

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