Orientation News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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
Welcome to UM’s First Year Experience
July 28, 2020 —
New students offered holistic programming and support during their first year
Students
Volunteer at UM Orientation 2020!
January 31, 2020 —
Orientation volunteers and more experienced Orientation team leaders build skills in leadership and communication, and receive credit on their co-curricular record (CCR).
Students
Parents’ Guide to First Year 2019
August 14, 2019 —
As your student gets ready for their first year at the University of Manitoba, there are many ways you can assist in the transition from high school to university
Students
Top five reasons to attend Welcome Day
July 16, 2019 —
For incoming undergraduate students Welcome Day is the perfect start to the academic year.
Students
New event for new students: Making the Grade!
July 5, 2019 —
The next UM Orientation event is Making the Grade! happening July 17, on Fort Garry campus