Singing resistance
Canadian Mennonite University hosted a community-wide singing event, Singing Resistance, on Monday, February 2 at 7:00 PM in the Laudamus Auditorium at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.
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.
- Arts BA (18 majors)
- Business Administration BBA (4 majors)
- Music BMus
- Music Therapy BMT
- Science BSc (3 majors)
- Social Work BSW
- Education BEd
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 StudiesBachelor 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.
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 StudiesStudent Stories
What’s Happening
Featured Events
renew | Preaching at the End of the World
A two-day conference to resource pastors and church leaders. renew 2026 will feature keynote speaker Melissa Florer-Bixler, a doctoral student in homiletics at Duke Divinity School who will address how followers of Jesus live during ecological collapse, rising authoritarianism, and global conflict.
Open House
You're invited to a quick introduction to CMU, designed for prospective students of all ages and their families. This dynamic event allows for you to tour the campus, meet profs and students, and more at your own pace.
Singing Resistance
CMU warmly invites all to a second community-wide Singing Resistance event in solidarity with Minneapolis.
News and Stories
CMU launches Mini U summer day camp program for children ages 6-12
CMU will launch Mini U, a new summer day camp program for children ages 6-12, beginning July 2026.
Read MoreAlumni in their own words - Alex Thiessen (CMU '16)
This installment of Alumni in their own words features Alex Tiessen who graduated from CMU in 2016 with majors in English and Counselling Studies. In March 2026, Alex will return to CMU as its new Director of Advancement.
Read MoreSunday at CMU: February 2026
Faith and Technology
This month on Sunday at CMU, we are featuring a new sermon series from Lizzie Wipf, pastor at Elim Mennonite Church in Grunthal, Manitoba.
Listen NowUpcoming Events
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.
Face2Face | Being Peacemakers in a World of Surging Polarization
We have found ourselves in an era of ideological silos, where the world trades nuance for shouting matches. As Christians dedicated to fostering social healing and spiritual renewal, we will explore how faith-driven empathy can bridge deep cultural divides. Join us as we navigate these tensions and rediscover the art of reconciliation today.
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