first year experience News Archive
St. John's College
Discovering academic success and belonging all in one place
February 1, 2024 —
Travelling from Africa to pursue nursing, Fatoumatta started her journey off at University 1, where she found St John's to help her academically and meet new friends like Hamidou, one of the St John's Residence Don's.
Indigenous
Confident and comfortable in the university space
June 21, 2023 —
Qualico Bridge to Success Program offers spiritual, mental, emotional and academic support to Indigenous students as they strive for success.
Indigenous
Supporting Indigenous students starting their post-secondary journeys
April 1, 2022 —
Qualico Bridge to Success program applications now open
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.
Students
Settle into Fall 2021 with International Student Orientation
August 17, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba’s International Centre offers a series of events to welcome international students to campus and support you as you begin your studies
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.
Students
How UM Essentials can help give you an outstanding First Year Experience
July 6, 2021 —
As summer rolls into full swing, you might be thinking that the start of Fall Term feels a long way away, but course registration is coming in only a few weeks!
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.
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.