We are not accepting applications for the 24-25 academic year. For information on other programs that might be of interest to you, please contact the program area. Please continue to check this website for further updates.
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If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.
Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Annual application deadline: May 1
Regular Admission Requirements
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| AEPUCE
(Academic English Program of University and College Entrance )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| AEPUCE
(Academic English Program of University and College Entrance )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| CLB (LINC)
(Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
| IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System)
Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Password Skills
(An in person English Language Assessment hosted by RRC Polytech)
This in-person, computer-based test is composed of four test modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete and is conducted in two parts. The first part assesses reading, listening, and writing, and the second part assesses speaking in a separate room.
Password Skills is hosted by the RRC Polytech Testing and Assessment Centre: E440, Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae building, on the fourth floor.
If you wish to do Password Skills remotely (not in-person), Password Skills Plus can be taken online. RRC Polytech does not offer Password Skills Plus, but we do accept the results for entry into program.
| 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Password Skills Plus (Password Skills Plus is an online assessment that can be taken instead of Password Skills. ) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 |
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
Students are introduced to the theories of moral development and branches of ethical study such as applied ethics, descriptive ethics and meta-ethics. The notion of personal and cultural identity and bias will be explored at length. Students will engage in discussion and activities that address issues in individual, social and professional ethics and how they apply to the interpreter working between two cultural and linguistic groups. Students will also examine the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreter’s (CASLI) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct from a historical perspective and compare it with current thought and ethical practice.
Students discuss a number of ethical issues including audism, majority and minority group relations, interpreter self-care and becoming an ally in the context of the interpreter working between two cultural and linguistic groups. Students will also develop skills that will enable them as future professional interpreters to identify ethical dilemmas, predict outcomes of various courses of action and propose resolutions that are in harmony with CASLI’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct.
This course is an overview of a variety of settings where interpreters commonly work. The class format will include lectures and guest speakers who have expertise in interpreting in the following areas: education, employment, health, legal, meetings, performing arts, recreational, social and spiritual settings. Students will also go out on observations with interpreter practitioners.
Students look at examples of common errors and miscues that occur in ASL- English Interpreting and apply models of interpreting and a variety of methods of analysis. The main focus will be on the examination of students' own interpreted work. They will develop skills to identify possible causes for miscues, come up with strategies to improve and learn to provide supportive and critical feedback to peers.
This course focuses on learning interpreting skills in one-on-one and small group interactions, with a focus on learning the strategies of consecutive interpreting in a variety of settings. Students will incorporate activities that include planning and preparing for interpreting assignments, while considering ethical aspects of their work.
Students will explore a variety of topics pertaining to the field of interpreting such as DeafBlind intervening and video relay interpreting. They will also explore concepts such as self-care and best business practices.
This course focuses on ASL and is designed to develop competencies that are necessary for both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Through classroom lectures conducted in ASL and lab work, students will develop competencies in text analysis and cognitive multi-tasking. Topics include Understanding Meaning, Summarizing, Paraphrasing, Phonemic Shadowing, Clozing and Phrase Shadowing.
Students will explore topics such as oppression, audism, Deafhood and ethics. The purpose of this course is to explore concepts of privilege and learn how to navigate as a professional within the Deaf and non-Deaf Communities.
Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate professional and ethical conduct during practical and seminar experiences. Students will accompany trained interpreter practitioners, who are CASLI-MAVLI members, into the field where they will take part in a number of interpreting assignments in a variety of settings.
Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts taught in the program by connecting course materials to personal experiences and familiar examples in communities to address problems and issues. Students will be involved in experiential learning, community-based research and independent study. Community-Based Learning (CBL) enables students to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing the Deaf Community, and enhances their ability to think critically and become self-aware. CBL activities build the capacity of community organizations, extending and supporting their mission, vision and values.
This course is designed to enhance the study of ASL. It provides students with an in-depth exploration of ASL lexicon, grammar and techniques to make transitions between ideas through exposure to a variety of ASL models and styles. Students explore the meaning of content as it is revealed in context. Skills that will continue to be developed are: complex uses of space, use of classifiers, use of body and gaze shift, use of affect, transition markers and determining appropriate perspective in specific texts.
Students increase ASL skills pertaining to particular subject areas commonly found in Interpreter settings such as education, employment, health, legal, meetings, performing arts, recreation, social and spiritual settings. In addition to developing the vocabulary of ASL associated with these subjects, students will work on expressive and receptive language skills related to language genre and register.
This course is intended to give students the tools needed to improve reading and production of fingerspelling and numbers. It will also offer an increased comprehension of complex rules and patterns of ASL fingerspelling and number systems.
This course focuses on learning interpretation skills in one-on-one and small group interactions with a focus on learning the strategies of simultaneous interpreting in a variety of settings. Students will incorporate activities that include planning and preparing for interpreting assignments, while considering ethical aspects of their work. Team interpreting and feedback skills are addressed.
Students will explore a variety of topics pertaining to the field of interpreting such as Deaf Interpreting and meeting the specific language needs of Deaf people.
Students work in both English and ASL to transfer a source message in one language to a target message in the other language. Exercises are designed to develop competencies that are required for both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Students will develop the ability to work between the two languages with competencies in Abstracting, Clozing, Register Shifting and Translating.
This course progresses from common concrete communications, communicative events and interactions, to language usage expressing abstract ideas. Emphasis is on the comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structure focusing on dialogues and conversational expressions.
This course is intended to develop ASL proficiency in diverse interpreting settings such as education, employment, health, legal, meetings, the performing arts, recreational, social and spiritual settings. In addition to developing an increased vocabulary of the ASL associated with these areas, students will work on expressive and receptive language skills related to language genre and register.
Students will participate in a variety of live interpretation situations in order to develop their skills in both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Interpretation opportunities will take place in and out of the classroom. In addition to the practical component of this course, students will continue to analyze and assess their own interpretation skills to monitor and establish a personal skill development plan.
Students discuss, analyze and synthesize their practicum experiences with their peers and AEIP faculty. Seminar topics are directly extracted from the students' key learnings as found in their practicum experiences.
Students reflect on both their interpreting and classroom experiences to assess their strengths and potential areas of growth, in order to develop a personal roadmap for their future professional and personal growth. Students are expected to prepare and present a comprehensive portfolio with information regarding their progress from lab and practicum experiences demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired for their career path.
Students increase their ASL skills pertaining to particular subject areas commonly found in Interpreter settings. These subject areas include education, employment, health, legal, meetings, performing arts, recreational, social, and spiritual settings. In addition to developing an increased vocabulary of ASL associated with these areas, students will work on expressive and receptive language skills related to language genre and register.
Students are placed with a practicum host and participate in daily interpreting activities and job expectations of the professional environment as determined by the Practicum Coordinator, AEIP Faculty and practicum students.
Each ASL-English Interpretation program student will be required to bring his/her own laptop. Either a Mac or PC laptop is acceptable, and must include a built-in camera with video capabilities to enable audiovisual recordings of signing exercises.
Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
The American Sign Language - English Interpretation Graduate:
1.Prepares for interpreting on and off site by developing assignment-specific schema, gathering materials, identifying language use, contacting consumers and team interpreter(s) and assessing logistical needs.
2.Commits to ongoing professional development by pursuing mastery in American Sign Language and English, pursuing professional accreditation, maintaining membership in professional associations and networking and collaborating with the community.
3.Demonstrates personal competencies to manage and maintain a balanced quality of life, trust, and integrity in professional relationships, while continuing to develop intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
4.Acts as an ally with the Deaf Communities through ongoing involvement and reciprocity to support community goals, builds trust and bridges cultures.
5.Demonstrates professionalism and accountability by practicing high-quality ethical decision- making and ongoing reflection, consistent with community needs and values.
6.Facilitates interactions in American Sign Language and English either individually or in a team. Provides interpretation in a manner that is conscientious of language and cultural variance while monitoring for overall message equivalency.
7.Manages a career of working individually or in a team by networking, coordinating schedules, as well as managing and negotiating business and financial matters.
8.Acts as a resource or mentor by being available to students, colleagues and the larger community.
9.Interprets in a variety of settings by creating a career path that allows for growth and learning.
10.Interprets for a variety of consumer groups by creating a career path that allows for growth and learning.
11.Interprets through the use of a variety of technologies.
A complete list of awards, bursaries, and scholarships can be found at catalogue.rrc.ca/AvailableAwards
Awards are available to persons of Indigenous ancestry who are Canadian citizens and Manitoba residents who are presently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Manitoba public post-secondary institution in any program. You must maintain full-time status (60% or more course load) and be in need of financial assistance. Awards for college students are valued at a minimum of $2000.00 and students are eligible to reapply each year of their studies. Recipients may be considered for summer and part-time employment with one of the Business Council’s member companies. Applications are available from the Business Council's website at (www.businesscouncil.mb.ca). Please submit applications as soon as possible even if you are not yet registered for classes. Award application deadline is May31st.
Please contact us with any questions: bcmawards@businesscouncil.mb.ca or (204) 942-3637.
An award valued at a minimum of $400 is available annually to a student who is currently enrolled in a full time certificate or diploma program at RRC Polytech, and is a dependent (defined as: an employee's or their spouse’s unmarried and financially dependent natural, adopted or step child or any other unmarried financially dependent child for whom you or your spouse has been appointed guardian and who is less than 25 years of age; or your spouse or common-law partner who is not engaged in full time employment and dependent on you for financial support) of an RRC Polytech employee (member of the MGEU bargaining unit). To be considered, students should submit an application form, accompanied by a one-page letter describing why they chose RRC Polytech, and specifically their program, for their post-secondary education, as well as their short- and long-term career goals. Also required is a statement from the RRC Polytech employee, including their full name, work address and phone number as well as the number of years they have been employed at RRC Polytech. Application deadline date is September 30th.
A $1000 scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who is a resident of Canada, coming from a small rural community, who has enrolled full-time in the first year of any Red River College Polytechnic program. Selection will be based upon high academic standing as indicated by the high school transcript which must be included. Applicants must also provide a short statement discussing why they chose RRC Polytech and how they plan to be successful in transitioning into college life. If a tie for GPA occurs, the contents of the statement will be considered to select the successful recipient. The application deadline is August 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Removing the financial barriers to education, RRC Polytech has a minimum of nine one-year tuition bursaries (maximum $6500 each) available (three of which will be for Trades programs) to Youth in Care. Youth must meet College entrance requirements, be enrolled as full-time students and be in financial need. Information and an application form is available from the Futures Forward website: Paying for Post-Secondary School | Futures Forward .
One award, valued at $1000, is available annually for a student with a disability, registered with Student Accessibility Services or Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, who would benefit from assistive technology. Students must be eligible to continue in their program and demonstrate efforts in academic progress. They must also be ineligible for government assistive technology grants (e.g., Canada Student Grant), and not be sponsored by a government or community agency. To apply, students should write a brief letter, jointly with their Student Accessibility Services Accessibility Specialist or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Manager (when applicable), requesting the specific equipment/technology the student would like to obtain, and stating how that equipment will be beneficial. The letter should be submitted to the Student Accessibility Services Assistive Technologist. Deadline for applications is December 5th.
An award, valued at
$2500 is available to a full-time first-year Red River College Polytechnic student enrolled
in a program of two or more years in duration. The recipient will have their
award renewed for the additional years required for their same program, if the
criteria continue to be met each year. This award will support a student
who lives in Manitoba and has confidence in pursuing post-secondary education
with the intention of contributing to Manitoba’s economy after graduation.
A qualified candidate will:
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Be a Canadian citizen, and Manitoba high school graduate
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Have achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA or 65% or C+ average
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Have demonstrated financial need
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Maintain full-time studies
To be considered, an application should be submitted, accompanied by a birth certificate or citizenship card and a Manitoba high school transcript. This award will be available for the 2023/24 academic year. Application deadline is January 15, 2024. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Awards are available to persons of Indigenous ancestry who are Canadian citizens and Manitoba residents who are presently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Manitoba public post-secondary institution in any program. You must maintain full-time status (60% or more course load) and be in need of financial assistance. Awards for college students are valued at a minimum of $2000.00 and students are eligible to reapply each year of their studies. Recipients may be considered for summer and part-time employment with one of the Business Council’s member companies. Applications are available from the Business Council's website at (www.businesscouncil.mb.ca). Please submit applications as soon as possible even if you are not yet registered for classes. Award application deadline is May31st.
Please contact us with any questions: bcmawards@businesscouncil.mb.ca or (204) 942-3637.
This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.
The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st. Completed application forms should be submitted by email to financialaid@rrc.ca .
An award valued at a minimum of $400 is available annually to a student who is currently enrolled in a full time certificate or diploma program at RRC Polytech, and is a dependent (defined as: an employee's or their spouse’s unmarried and financially dependent natural, adopted or step child or any other unmarried financially dependent child for whom you or your spouse has been appointed guardian and who is less than 25 years of age; or your spouse or common-law partner who is not engaged in full time employment and dependent on you for financial support) of an RRC Polytech employee (member of the MGEU bargaining unit). To be considered, students should submit an application form, accompanied by a one-page letter describing why they chose RRC Polytech, and specifically their program, for their post-secondary education, as well as their short- and long-term career goals. Also required is a statement from the RRC Polytech employee, including their full name, work address and phone number as well as the number of years they have been employed at RRC Polytech. Application deadline date is September 30th.
One award of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Red River College Polytechnic student who can demonstrate exceptional involvement in their community and/or college. A letter of reference verifying the applicant's involvement must accompany the application. The application deadline is October 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Four scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to international students, attending a post-secondary Red River College Polytechnic program on a full-time basis. The scholarships will be presented to the students who attain the highest GPA after their first term; applicants must have achieved a minimum 4.25 GPA after first term. A first term grade report should accompany the application, as well as a one-page statement outlining your experience thus far in Canada and at Red River College Polytechnic. In the event of a tie for GPA achieved after first term, the contents of the one-page statement will be considered to select the successful recipients. The application deadline is January 15th (students must apply while enrolled in their first year, with the exception of those students who have not yet completed their first term by January 15th). Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
One award, valued at $1500 is available annually to assist a student with a disability or disabilities (documented physical, mental health, learning disabilities, chronic medical conditions as well as a vision and hearing loss). Students who are experiencing significant financial need, and are maintaining satisfactory academic progress, may be eligible to receive this award. Students may apply by speaking with an Accessibility Specialist in Student Accessibility Services or the Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The application must include a letter of support from the Manager/Accessibility Specialist the student is working with and an essay or summary from the student describing their situation/need. Submit the application to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services. Deadline for applications is December 5th.
Bursaries are available annually to assist students, who are clients of Student Counselling Services. Students who are experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to receive a bursary. Criteria:
•The student is eligible to continue in program
•The student has significant financial need that without assistance, may place them at risk for withdrawing from their program
•The student demonstrates efforts at academic progress
Maximum bursary is $500. Students may apply one time per year for a crisis bursary. No deadline date. Bursaries are available until limited funds expire. Inquiries should be directed to a manager or counsellor in Student Counselling Services.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo, Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi, Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Swan Lake, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo), who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing their school or community involvement. The contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship, the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be granted to the recipient of the Scholarship. Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Awards are available to persons of Indigenous ancestry who are Canadian citizens and Manitoba residents who are presently enrolled or planning to enroll in a Manitoba public post-secondary institution in any program. You must maintain full-time status (60% or more course load) and be in need of financial assistance. Awards for college students are valued at a minimum of $2000.00 and students are eligible to reapply each year of their studies. Recipients may be considered for summer and part-time employment with one of the Business Council’s member companies. Applications are available from the Business Council's website at (www.businesscouncil.mb.ca). Please submit applications as soon as possible even if you are not yet registered for classes. Award application deadline is May31st.
Please contact us with any questions: bcmawards@businesscouncil.mb.ca or (204) 942-3637.
Numerous awards with various values are available for Indigenous students pursuing full-time study in an eligible program with minimum two year duration. Applications deadlines are June 1, November 1 and February 1. Further information is available at www.indspire.ca. Applications are only accepted on-line and students will need to create a login.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo, Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi, Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Swan Lake, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo), who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing their school or community involvement. The contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship, the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be granted to the recipient of the Scholarship. Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.