prep week News Archive

August 25, 2025 — 
September can be exciting and sometimes daunting for first-time university students, but the University of Manitoba wants to make the transition as smooth as possible. Student Affairs facilitates a wide array of programming that spans from summer through to fall, aimed specifically at new Bisons. Starting university should be exciting and enriching! Check out the range of programming at a glance!

August 22, 2022 — 
We are excited to welcome new and returning students to the University of Manitoba!

September 14, 2021 — 
Over the last month, Student Engagement and Success has presented a suite of virtual and in-person programming designed to ensure that UM’s newest students have the tools and resources they need to thrive during their time in university.

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.

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.

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.