University of Manitoba's (UM) Distance and Online Education (DE) offers over 139 degree credit courses across twelve faculties/schools. Complete programs offered include a Bachelors of Arts, Arts in Geography, and Social Work; a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education and a Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses. Full courses (six credit hours) normally take two terms to complete, while half courses (three credit hours) take one term to complete. Full term courses begin in either September or January. Support services are provided through DE Library Services, the UM Book Store, and the DE Student Support staff who can provide assistance or direct students to the appropriate person for academic advising.

Most newly admitted students and those who have completed less than 24 university credit hours will complete the first year of their degree programs in University. Some students may be admitted through General Studies, which provides an opportunity for individuals to study degree credit courses for meeting entry requirements, career development or personal interest.

  Over 139 courses offered across twelve faculties/schools
  Three bachelor degrees and two post-baccalaureate certificates available
  Courses offered in September, January and May, with full courses (six credit hours) beginning in both September and January
  Convenient online assignment submission

  Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy

  Online Library and Resource Centre
  Program Manager
  Small Group Instructor
  Technical Support Team

  Correspondence
  Interactive Sites – activities, communication tools and resources
  Streaming Video (live, podcasts)
  Videotape (CD-ROM, DVD)
  Tutorial sessions at 16 provincial centres using virtual classroom software

  Founding member of the Canadian Virtual University-Université virtuelle canadienne (CVU)
  Founded in 1877, UM is Western Canada's oldest university and Manitoba's largest, most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution