Graduate Studies

Extended Education & Professional Development

Students choose to take courses at the graduate level through our Extended Education department for a variety of reasons:

  • Academic credit (as occasional or visiting student)
  • Professional development
  • Personal interest

Students are invited to take courses through our Extended Education department in the following areas:

  • Theology and Ministry
  • Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development

There are three categories of extended education:

  1. Auditing students
  2. Non-degree for credit students
  3. Visiting students

Applications for new extended education students are accepted anytime but course registration is open during the following dates:

  • Fall and full-year courses: June 15 to August 25
  • Winter courses: November 1 to December 15
  • Spring/Summer courses: starting December 1

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Smith, Associate Registrar Graduate Studies, at vsmith:@:cmu.ca. You can also phone 204.487.3300 or toll free 1.877.231.7470.

 

Apply to Become an Extended Education Student

  1. Complete the online Extended Education application form (see button below).
  2. Once the form and any required documents (if applicable) are received, the Registrar's Office will inform the applicant via email regarding acceptance and registration in classes.
  3. The student will be sent information to access Populi (the CMU student portal). Use Populi to view:
    • Fee statement
    • Grades
    • Information from your instructor
  4. Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete and submit a course change form. Ceasing to attend classes or not paying for the class does not constitute an official withdrawal and may result in the student receiving a failing grade for a course. To see a list of withdrawal and refund dates, go to Withdrawal and Refund Schedule.
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Extended Education – Auditing

  • Auditing students will attend classes regularly. Participation in class discussion and completion of assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. A student will not receive a grade in the class.
  • Admission is based on completion of a baccalaureate degree or relevant life experience.
  • Official transcripts are required for first time applicants.
  • Auditing Tuition and Fees:
    • Regular Audit: Charged student service fees and 50% reduction of the course tuition
    • Alumni Audit: Charged student service fees and 75% reduction of the course tuition
    • Senior Audit: Tuition is $100.00 (Senior is 65+)
 

Extended Education – For Credit

This is for students who are interested in taking a few courses for credit on a part-time basis. Extended education students are not working toward a degree at CMU.

  • Admission is based on completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Official transcripts are required for first time applicants.
  • Registration is restricted to a maximum of 6 credit hours per semester.
  • A maximum of 5 courses (15 credit hours) may be taken as an extended education student.
  • After 15 credit hours, the extended education student may apply for admission to a graduate program.
  • Restricted to completing only courses approved by faculty/Registrar's Office (excludes supervised ministry experience, modular courses, independent studies, etc).
  • Fees will be based on one of two conditions:
    • Regular: Tuition + Student Service fees
    • Senior: Tuition is $150.00 (Senior is 65+)
 

Extended Education – Visiting Students

The visiting student application is for students who are interested in taking one or more courses at CMU and are currently completing a program at a recognized post-secondary institution.

  • Admission based on letter of permission from home institution.
  • Official transcripts are not required.
  • Restricted to registering for courses listed on the letter of permission.
  • Fees will be based on one of two conditions:
    • Regular: tuition plus student service fees
    • Senior: tuition is $150.00 (Senior is 65+)
 

Additional Information

  • To get a student card (needed to access the CMU Library and other services), complete the form on Populi.
  • To get a parking pass (see note under financial information), complete the form on Populi.
  • To pay tuition/fees in person, go to the Finance department. For all other information about payment, see the Student Payment Policy on the Student Hub.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Smith, Associate Registrar Graduate Studies, at vsmith:@:cmu.ca. You can also phone 204.487.3300 or toll free 1.877.231.7470.

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