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Free Dorm for All First-Year Students Starting Fall 2026

Where you live shapes how you learn. That's why CMU is offering free shared dormitory housing to every first-year undergraduate student, starting Fall 2026.

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Kenton Lobe interacts with a student as part of Ways of Knowing

Whole person education, for your whole life.

At CMU, education is a deeply human journey, one that integrates intellectual growth with spiritual reflection, emotional insight, and ethical action. Through intentionally designed courses that span subject areas, you will engage big questions with others, learning to think critically and live with purpose. A culture of conversation invites respectful dialogue across differences, while a commitment to peace and justice calls you to act with courage and compassion. With work-integrated learning embedded in every program, you will gain hands-on experience that give your studies an immediate, practical impact. It's an education that shapes not only what you know, but who you become, equipping you for a life of meaning, service, and leadership.

Why Study at CMU?

Rigorous academics.

With an average first year class size of 25 and a student to faculty ratio of 18:1, students pursue academic excellence in an environment that combines rigorous standards with strong support.

Supportive community.

CMU is where relationships come alive. Students build lifelong friendships and find mentors who care. The network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support students long after graduation.

Genuine impact.

When students graduate, they leave ready to make an impact. CMU students consistently will stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics and adaptability, and the skills to analyze complex problems and step forward with courage.

Programs of Study

Undergraduate Programs

A CMU education will set you up for success. You will graduate a mature, skilled problem-solver who can write persuasively, speak confidently, and think critically across diverse subject areas.

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Programs

The common purpose that binds our graduate programs is building leaders and change-makers—in business, in the not-for-profit and government, in the community, and in the church.

Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Education (After-Degree)

Start teaching sooner through a full-time, 16-month program that equips aspiring educators with the skills, character, and confidence to lead in today's diverse classrooms. With 28 weeks of practicum experience across early, middle, and high school settings, you will graduate with the hands-on preparation schools require and the confidence new teachers need to feel ready to enter the classroom.

Rooted in a vision for whole-person education, this program will prepare you not only to deliver curriculum, but to nurture curiosity, shape character, and foster belonging in every classroom you enter.

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Expect more. Get more. Be more.

At CMU, class sizes are kept intentionally small—typically 18 to 28 students—so professors don't just teach, they engage. You'll receive personalized feedback, join dynamic conversations, and build academic partnerships that challenge you inside and outside the classroom. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas won't get lost in the crowd.

At CMU, hands-on experience is built into every program. It's not an afterthought. You'll step into work-integrated learning placements designed to fit your ambitions, be it a not-for-profit, business, school, or lab, building skills employers seek. Graduating from CMU means you don't just have a degree; you have direct experience and a professional network to launch your career.

CMU holds a high bar for academic excellence, combining rigorous standards with strong support. Across diverse fields, from business to biology, music to social work, you'll engage with professors who are both expert teachers and active scholars. Their passion fuels classrooms where theory meets discovery, preparing you for today's complex and changing workforce.

CMU is where your community comes alive, both inside and outside the classroom. Join a Blazers varsity team or find your niche in student groups and campus events. Build lifelong friendships, find mentors who care, and collaborate on projects that matter. Your network here—faculty, peers, alumni—will open doors and support you long after graduation.

Right from your first day, Academic Advisors and the Centre for Career and Vocation guide your path, helping you set goals and build the skills employers seek. CMU graduates stand out for insightful thinking, grounded ethics, and adaptability, thriving in fields from healthcare to business, education to law, and beyond. CMU sets you up for your first job and prepares you for success throughout your entire career.

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Pre-Professional Studies

Pre-professional studies at CMU are designed to launch students into competitive programs like medicine, law, nursing, and veterinary science.

While you don't study these professions directly at CMU, you can complete the essential prerequisites—through degrees or courses in science, arts, and humanities—within a small, supportive academic environment.

With personalized advising and interdisciplinary learning, you will build the intellectual foundation and character needed to thrive in professional schools. Whether pursuing a full CMU degree or preparing for next steps, your will leave confident, well-prepared, and ready to serve with both skill and compassion.

CMU students consistently stand out with an exceptional track record of acceptance into competitive professional programs like medicine and law.

Pre-Professional Studies
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18:1

Average student to faculty ratio

100%

Students who participate in work-integrated learning

25

Average first-year class size

Student Stories

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What Stands Out in Your Experience? Video (3:42)

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What Surprised You About CMU? Video (4:08)

News and Stories

Bella Rogers, second-year Bachelor of Music student, is the grand-daughter of the late Canadian music icon Stan Rogers. She and the CMU Concert band will perform new concert band arrangements of Stan Rogers' folk songs on December 4 at the University of Manitoba's Desautels Concert Hall.

Bridging traditions: Stan Rogers' folk legacy honoured by CMU Concert Band

Bella Rogers is a part of a musical legacy.

The second-year CMU student, studying a Bachelor of Music, is the grand-daughter of the late Canadian music icon Stan Rogers, but she has found her own way to carry the tune.

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Christmas at CMU 2025 (video)

This year's music groups include the CMU Singers, Voice SA, Voices TB, the Steel Drum Ensemble, the Guitar Ensemble, the Handbell Choir, and the CMU Concert Band.

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#myCMUlife: Four things I wish I knew before starting my degree at CMU | Cloe Penner

#myCMUlife: Four things I wish I knew before starting my degree at CMU | Cloe Penner

When applying to CMU, I didn't really have a firm idea of what I wanted to major in. I had interests, sure, and knew that any sort of science was going to be more than I could handle. Ancient history had always been something I enjoyed (being a Percy Jackson kid), and when browsing the registration guide, I saw a few classes that I wanted to know more about.

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#myCMUlife: Four pieces of advice for my first-year self entering CMU’s music program

#myCMUlife: Four pieces of advice for my first-year self entering CMU’s music program

When I first stepped into the Bachelor of Music program at CMU, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect—music theory, extensive practice, and plenty of performance. What I didn't expect were the lessons that would shape me as both a musician and a person. After two years in the program, I've grown in ways that I couldn't have imagined.

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Upcoming Events

Unidad En Ritmo (Unity in Rhythm) | CMU Concert Band & University of Manitoba's Concert Band

December 4 | 7:30 PM | Desautels Concert Hall (150 Dafoe Rd W)
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Handel's Messiah featuring the WSO with the CMU Festival Chorus

Experience the majesty of Handel’s Messiah with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with the CMU Festival Chorus

December 13 | 7:30–9:30 PM | Centennial Concert Hall
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Discover Day

Join us for a full- or half-day in-person experience. Tour the campus, visit a class, meet profs and current students, learn about financial aid opportunities, enjoy a treat from folio café, and more.

February 2 | CMU Campus
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