UM Today UM Today University of Manitoba UM Today UM Today UM Today

Orientation News Archive

Students

Volunteer for UM’s in-person Orientation Events

August 15, 2022 — 
Every fall, the University of Manitoba welcomes new students with a series of programming to support their transition to university. Volunteering for UM Orientation offers current students the chance to help new students with their transition to the UM community.

, , ,

Students in class

Students

Have questions? Here’s how you can get answers

July 28, 2022 — 
Figuring out your academic journey is an ongoing process, and you don’t have to do it alone. There are many resources and offices at UM dedicated to helping you find the best path for you.

, , ,

Students

UM’s New Student Welcome sets you up for success

August 25, 2021 — 
Congratulations, you’re about to start your first year at the University of Manitoba! Let’s kick off the school year together, with a couple of exciting online events. These will be great opportunities to learn the ropes, put some faces to names, and begin to build your community.

, , , , ,

animated graphic of a parent and their students in front of a computer

Students

How to support your student during their first year

July 26, 2021 — 
As your student prepares for their first year at the University of Manitoba, there are many ways you can assist them to be more confident and independent in their transition from high school to university, especially through today’s unique circumstances due to COVID-19.

, ,

Illustration of a blond person wearing a yellow Bisons shirt working on a laptop.

Students

First Year Centre advisors answer your top registration questions

June 23, 2021 — 
As a new UM student, there’s lots to do to prepare for your first year of studies! Here are answers to the questions that are most frequently asked at the First Year Centre.

, , ,

Students

UM’s First Year Experience helps new students prepare for the journey ahead

June 4, 2021 — 
This summer, First Year Experience is back and better than ever to help the newest members of our campus community feel connected to their university and to their peers.

,

Orientation volunteers help new students on Welcome Day 2019. File photo from before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students

Volunteer for UM’s virtual First Year Experience programming

May 4, 2021 — 
The UM First Year Experience team is looking for volunteers to act as Online Orientation Facilitators for this year's orientation programming. Application are open until May 9th, 2021 at 11:59 PM.

, , , ,

Vector image of student sitting at laptop with flowers on the desk

Students

Get an advantage with Summer Welcome on May 6

May 4, 2021 — 
For the first time, the UM First Year Centre is introducing Summer Welcome — a day of online programming to orient you to the University of Manitoba and help prepare you for your first year.

, , , , ,

First Year Experience leaves UM’s newest students confident, prepared

September 22, 2020 — 
Although COVID-19 has transformed the university experience, students starting their first year at UM this fall are confident and prepared thanks to UM’s First Year Experience: a series of new online initiatives aimed at readying them for university life.

, , , , , , , ,

ID card and Admin building

Students

How to get your Student Photo Identification (ID) card

September 1, 2020 — 
The Registrar’s Office is making it easier than ever for students to get their Student ID cards. Due to the temporary closure of some in-person services on campus, Student ID cards will be available for request online through Aurora! Once you have registered for courses, you are eligible to receive a University of Manitoba Student ID card. This ID card can be used to access many services and benefits available to students.

, , , ,

© University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba • Canada • R3T 2N2

Emergency: 204-474-9341