This course will provide useful, practical strategies for reading texts, taking notes, getting the most out of lectures, studying for exams and writing term papers. You will gain an understanding of the key elements involved in effective listening, various learning styles, memory enhancement, and time management. This course will also help you understand your individual learning preferences and style.
This course is offered every term, please review the timetable for the next offering.
This course is paid for at the time of registration.
Please budget approximately $120 for the required textbook costs. Textbook cost may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices.
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This course is intended to serve as a preparatory course for individuals seeking to pursue university studies
Outcomes
Through this course, students will become familiar with the nature and demands of university study and will acquire personal strategies and attitudes that will enhance their ability to function effectively in a university environment
Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
OR
Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures.
Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
The Introduction to University course is eligible for transfer credit toward a University of Winnipeg degree if a minimum grade of C+ is achieved. The course will be transferred as MULT-01.1000.3 Introduction to University with an “S” for standing. This means that while it does count as 3-credit hours towards your degree, it does not contribute to, nor take away from, your grade point average.
This innovative program provides valuable training to educational assistants in our school system. The program focuses on the role of the educational assistant within the learning system and provides a practical understanding of exceptional children and how to help them. Since its inception in 1987, the Educational Assistant Diploma has provided the theoretical and practical knowledge students need to become a confident and effective presence in the classroom. Students have the opportunity to share experiences with other educational assistants and gain a broader view of current practices within the school system. Key topics explored include development, resiliency, language, and behaviour.
Full time students in the Educational Assistant Diploma Program who are participating in the 4-week practicum at the end of the program will be required to apply for a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and a Child Abuse Registry Check within the first month of the program. Students will receive additional information and instructions from PACE at the start of the program regarding practicum requirements, and will be advised when and where the documents are to be submitted.
This program follows a blended learning model, combining in-class sessions, live online instruction, and scheduled online coursework to create a dynamic and adaptable educational experience.
Courses are carefully structured to balance in-person interaction with the convenience of online learning. Live online sessions allow students to engage with instructors and classmates in real-time, while scheduled online coursework provides flexibility in when they complete assignments within set deadlines. The number and format of online courses may vary based on program needs and scheduling.
This multi-modal approach ensures that students stay connected with their peers and instructors while developing essential workplace skills such as digital collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and effective communication. While students must follow the program’s set schedule, this blended format allows them to engage with learning in different ways, whether attending classes on campus, participating in live online discussions, or completing coursework independently.
Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
OR
Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Graduates of the Educational Assistant Diploma program may be eligible for a maximum of 12 credit hours in the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg. Learn more about Pathways to UW.
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This program does not accept International Students, as the length is not sufficent to permit a study visa.