First Year Centre News Archive
St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
Students
Academic resources open to students during the UMFA strike
November 9, 2021 —
The majority of student academic resources remain open and ready to help out
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
Support for new students at the First Year Centre
May 7, 2021 —
The First Year Centre (FYC) is the only office at the University of Manitoba specifically dedicated to first year students. Students in University 1 and other direct entry students can receive support from the FYC
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.
Students
Get an advantage in your first year
August 6, 2020 —
We want to ensure that you start university confident and secure that you’re going to do your best. For that reason, the University of Manitoba is offering online events and programming that will help you prepare for your first year. So, what can you do now to be sure you’re ready to hit the ground running in September?
Students
UM ‘Meeters & Greeters’ program is back!
July 29, 2019 —
Alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join in at Welcome Day, Tuesday, September 3, as over 2,500 new U of M students attend Orientation events at the Fort Garry Campus
Students
Top 3 things to know as you transition from 1st year to 2nd year
May 13, 2019 —
Congratulations! You’ve made it through your first year of university! This is a great accomplishment.
Students
The First 6 Weeks: Your guide to a successful first term
January 16, 2019 —
For new students, the first few weeks of a new term can be difficult.
Students
Next 6 Weeks program will help you stay on track
October 30, 2018 —
As transitioning to university is a process that can take some time, the First 6 Weeks program helps students manage the transition to life at the University of Manitoba.