Canadian Mennonite University

Bridge Transition Program

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CMU is proud to present the Bridge Transition Program, which offers comprehensive support for all new undergraduate international students transitioning to Canada. Designed with international student success at its heart, the Bridge Transition Program meets the needs of international students throughout their first semester in Canada.

This one semester program is designed for all undergraduate international students between the ages of 17 and 25, and includes full room and board in dormitory housing during the program. The program is mandatory for all international students who have not previously studied in Canada or the United States. It is optional for international students who have previously studied in Canada or the United States.

 

Core Program Elements

Program Cost

To learn more about tuition and fees for international students, please visit our tuition and fees webpage.

Tuition Deposit

Bridge Transition Program students must pay a $10,000 CAD tuition deposit to receive their Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from CMU. These documents are both required to apply for a Canadian study permit. This is not the entire cost of the program; please expect to pay your remaining balance when you arrive on campus. To learn more about international tuition and fees, please refer to our website.

Fall Tuition Deposit Deadline

Winter Tuition Deposit Deadline

View other payment deadlines here.

Admission Requirements

Students enroling in the CMU Bridge Program:

Study Permits

NEW UPDATE:

As of January 22, 2024, most students must include an attestation letter from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application.

If you apply without an attestation letter, your application will be returned to you unless you are:

Please refer here for more information.

Students enroling in the Bridge Transition Program:

Study Permit Applications

To start your study permit application and create an online account:

  1. Get Started
  2. Preparing your Documents
  3. Applications to Study in Canada
  4. Study Permit Guide 5269
  5. Visa Applications Center
  6. Study Permit Processing Time

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires students who are minors to have a permanent resident or Canadian citizen custodian in Winnipeg. Minor students must find their own appointed person to serve as their custodian. CMU faculty and staff are unable to provide custodianship support for any of our minor students. We also cannot advise or assist students in seeking custodians.

To learn more about minor student custodianship, please refer to IRCC.

 

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