student support News Archive
Students
Navigating Extenuating Circumstances: What Students Need to Know About Deferred Exams and Available Supports
December 4, 2025 —
If unexpected circumstances prevent you from taking an exam as scheduled, UM offers support. Including the option to request a deferred exam when the situation meets valid criteria. Understanding these guidelines will help students navigate this process confidently.
Students
Stress, cram, exam, repeat… but wait, it doesn’t have to be like that!
December 3, 2025 —
To limit stress this final exam period, start your preparation now; make a study schedule, find a study group, work through practice questions, and/or reach out to various UM resources for support.
Students
Take time for a fall mental health check-in
November 14, 2025 —
It's normal to feel overwhelmed at this time of year. Connect with UM's Student Support services and off-campus resources to give your health and wellness a boost.
Students
Kick off the new Term with Student Success Month
September 26, 2025 —
Whether you're new to UM or returning for another term, this is your opportunity to explore the many services designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Reducing barriers to supporting international students
February 27, 2025 —
International students face unique challenges adapting to living and studying abroad. The success rate of many international student can be improved by accessing UM resources and supports. Yet, international students’ stereotype of how Canadian faculty, staff, and students stereotype them, a metastereotype, can be barrier to them seeking supports.
Students
Never fear, librarians are here
February 12, 2025 —
Whether you just don’t know where to start with doing research, want to learn to search more effectively, or need help finding an obscure document, reach out to one of the UM’s librarians.
Students
Discover your future in healthcare 2025
February 6, 2025 —
Do you have passion or interest in helping others with their mental health and well-being? If so, explore a range of exciting healthcare careers, including Art Therapy and Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor, through virtual sessions hosted by Career Services. Register now to learn from professionals in the field !
Students
Now open – Brand new Charge Ahead program space
January 27, 2025 —
Discover the new Charge Ahead program space at 107 Tier Building – a welcoming environment where UM students can connect with peer mentors, access resources, and thrive on their academic journey. Join us for the grand opening on January 30, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM!
Students
Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health
January 17, 2025 —
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 22. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 20-27! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Responding to students’ changing needs to foster academic success
January 9, 2025 —
Join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025, for the second session of the Teaching and Learning Research Colloquium Series.