first year students News Archive
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St. John's College
Kick off your school year with Jumpstart!
August 25, 2023 —
On September 7th, St John's college student council (SJCSA) will host their annual Jumpstart event to launch the 2023/24 academic year.
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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.
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Indigenous
Supporting Indigenous students starting their post-secondary journeys
April 1, 2022 —
Qualico Bridge to Success program applications now open
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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.
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Students
Discounted Mobile Internet Plans for UM Students Continue for Winter Term
February 1, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba and BellMTS are pleased to be able to provide UM students with more affordable access to technology.
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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.
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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.
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Students
UM students get more affordable rates on Mobile Internet plans
August 31, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba and BellMTS are pleased to be able to provide UM students with more affordable access to technology.
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Students
UM’s back to school blitz
August 26, 2020 —
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.
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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?