Dear Students,
We have received much in the way of good news this week as active cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba continue to decrease and some restrictions are lifted. Congratulations – our
hard work is making a difference!
Now that exams are finished, many of you are looking ahead to your Summer and Fall Terms. Let me assure you that although campus may be closed right now, your university
is open – and will remain open – to fully support your education.
As you know, it was announced several weeks ago that all summer term courses would be offered online – either in the usual Distance Education (DE) format (commencing May
4) or as Remote Learning courses (beginning June 1). I am highly encouraged by the number of students who have already registered to take DE courses – your eagerness to continue your studies inspires us all.
In this communication I have a few updates and reminders to share:
Consider your grading options. Students have four grading options for courses completed in
the Winter Term 2020 and courses that spanned both the Fall and Winter Terms 2019-2020:
- You can keep your letter grades as they are.
- You can keep your letter grade but have it excluded from your GPA.
- If you receive a letter grade that you aren’t happy with, you can opt to have a “P” appear on your transcript instead. A number of faculties
have created quick reference information to help you understand the different grading options, you can read about those here.
- You can voluntarily withdraw from the course.
You will have until 11:59 pm on
May 10, 2020 to decide which grading option is best for you. To make your choice, log into
UM Learn and follow the instructions.
Courses that have final grades in Aurora will be added to your record overnight, so if your grades aren’t there yet check back again the next day.
If you receive a final grade after May 10th you have 10 calendar days to request a change through your home faculty.
Registering for Summer Term Remote Learning Courses.
To help students who wish to get ahead in their studies, we will be offering an extensive list of Remote Learning courses for the Summer Term. The complete list of course offerings
will be made available on Aurora on May 4th. You can register for courses that
begin
on or after June 1 starting on
May 19. (Registration is already open for Summer Term Distance Education courses and Masters/PhD Re-Reg thesis courses.) Check the Registrar’s Office website for
more information.
Fall Term. The University of Manitoba is committed to delivering an educational experience
of the highest quality and will do so in the Fall semester. We are monitoring Public Health and Provincial government directives and are actively exploring a range of course delivery methods, with the health and safety of our campus community at the forefront
of our planning. Further details about modes of course delivery in the Fall will be communicated in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Sharing your voice.
The University’s EDI Task Force wants to hear about your experiences with equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at UM. I encourage you to take the time to share your feedback though
this survey so we can ensure that UM is a place where all students, staff and faculty feel recognized, valued, respected and treated fairly.
We are regularly updating
our new COVID-19 website with dedicated information for students. Please check in often!
Enjoy the break between terms, and be sure to take some time to celebrate your tremendous accomplishments this year. Keep safe everyone.
All my best,
Laurie Schnarr
Laurie M. Schnarr, MA
Vice-Provost (Students)
Student Affairs
Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
208 Administration Building
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Tel: 204.474.6919
Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies
Marci.Davies@umanitoba.ca: 204.474.6917
Student Affairs: Creating opportunities for student success!
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