Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
Hello Bisons!
I hope you had a great summer! We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus next week as we kick off the Fall Term. Please keep the following in mind as you plan your commute and navigate the campus.
Road construction
Please be aware that there is ongoing construction on the Fort Garry campus and in the surrounding area:
- Abinojii Mikanah – limited to one westbound lane leading up to Pembina Highway
- Pembina Highway – lane closures leading to/from the intersection at University Crescent
- University Cresent – lane closures from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road
Expect delays on route to the Fort Garry Campus and plan ahead. Allow for an additional 15 to 30 minutes on your commute.
Winnipeg Transit changes
The Winnipeg Transit route overhaul took place over the summer, and the Fall schedule changeover is planned for August 31. If you are commuting to campus by bus, please review the new routes and schedules from the City of Winnipeg:
- Find your new bus routes
- Find stops and schedules
- Plan your route with Navigo trip planner (when planning a trip with Navigo, make sure you input a date after August 31 so the results reflect the upcoming Fall schedule changeover).
- Full system map
All students registered for classes in the Fall term will have unlimited access to Winnipeg Transit through your U-Pass, unless you have manually opted out. You must pick up your U-Pass from the UMSU Service Centre (Fort Garry Campus) or Answers Bannatyne (Bannatyne Campus). The U-Pass is administered by UMSU, so please direct any inquiries to U-Pass@umsu.ca or check out their website here.
Getting around campus
Whether this is your first time navigating campus or you have new classrooms in unfamiliar buildings, it always helps to map out your classes ahead of time! UM’s interactive campus maps are a great tool for finding your classrooms, or even locating student services, food, washrooms, parking, and more! Use the drop-down menu to navigate between the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Campus safety
The safety and well-being of students, faculty and staff is a top priority at UM, and we are committed to continuously enhancing campus security and our emergency response efforts. As we start the Fall Term, each one of us has a right to feel safe, and a responsibility to do our part to ensure a safe campus for all. Before you arrive download the UM Safe app and register at an upcoming campus safety education session to learn more.
I’ll write to you again on Wednesday to officially welcome you to the Fall term and provide more information and resources to help you hit the ground running!
Until then,
…Laurie