Preparing for University
Join us on campus to learn everything you need to know ahead of starting classes in the fall. Attend presentations, campus tours, and connect with representatives from your program and across the UM community.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time)
UMSU University Centre – Fort Garry Campus
Register for Preparing for University (May 4)
Can’t attend in-person? Join us online:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time)
This event is intended for Fall 2025 Undergraduate Applicants, as well as parents and supporters. All future students who wish to begin undergraduate studies at UM in September 2025 are welcome to attend. Graduate students (Masters or PhD) are encouraged to contact their intended graduate program for more information.
Sunday, May 4 | 1 - 4 p.m. (CDT) | UMSU University Centre - Fort Garry Campus In-person event details
Join us on-campus for an afternoon of exploration. Preparing for University is a come-and-go style event for future students, parents and supporters—attend what you wish, when you wish from the options below.
Check in to win a $3,000 tuition prize
Attend our in-person event on May 4, pick up an event program and scan the QR code to enter our draw for a chance to win a $3,000 tuition prize to be applied to your 2025-2026 UM tuition fees! Grade 12 students only, winner must be eventually registered as a full-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year to qualify.
Presentations and tours
Attend our 30-minute Preparing for University and Financial Planning presentations, offered throughout the event, to learn more about choosing university courses, your summer to-do list, scholarships and financial aid, and more. See schedule and times below.
Want to explore campus?
Join current UM students for a 45-minute guided campus tour and check out the common buildings and classrooms you’ll be spending time in as a UM student.
Or, explore on your own time using our Self-Guided Walking Tour. Residence tours will also be offered for students and families interested in living on-campus.
Presentation and Tour Schedule *
*Note: Scheduled times subject to change
Presentation and Tour Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. | Financial Planning for University Campus Tour |
| 1:15 p.m. | Preparing for University |
| 1:30 p.m. | Preparing for University Financial Planning for University Campus Tour Residence Tour |
| 2:00 p.m. | Preparing for University Financial Planning for University Campus Tour |
| 2:15 p.m. | Residence Tour |
| 2:30 p.m. | Preparing for University Financial Planning for University Campus Tour |
| 3:00 p.m. | Preparing for University Financial Planning for University Campus Tour Residence Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Financial Planning for University Campus Tour |
Information Fair
Open throughout the event from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., the Information Fair is where you’ll go to connect with representatives from your chosen academic program and to learn more about services and supports offered to students. Discover everything the UM community has to offer and get the answers to all of your questions.
Getting to Campus
Free event parking is located in Q lot, located on the north side of campus. Follow the posted signage from Q lot to UMSU University Centre to check in for the event.
Most parking lots are available to park for free on Sunday, May 4, excluding 24-hour reserved zones. Paid parking is also available in the University Centre parkade.
Accessibility
ASL interpretation and other accessibility accommodations are available for guests by request. Please contact us via email prior to the event if you require accessibility accommodations.
Tuesday, May 13 | 3 - 8 p.m. (CDT) | Online Online event details
Can’t attend our in-person event on May 4? Join us from anywhere in the world for live chat with UM representatives, virtual campus tours, webinars, and more!
This online event is open to all future undergraduate students (including international students) who intend to begin their studies at UM this fall, as well as parents, supporters, and international education partners. Graduate students (Masters or PhD) are encouraged to contact their intended graduate program for more information.
How it works:
- Register to access the Preparing for University online expo, where you can browse information booths for UM service providers and important support offices.
- On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 login to the online event from any device between 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time – check your local time zone for exact times in your region) to chat live with UM representatives and ask questions.
- Watch live webinars offered throughout the online event for more information about choosing university courses, your summer to-do list, and more. Virtual campus tours will also be offered.
Current UM students - Volunteer at Preparing for University
Thanks for your interest in volunteering! Please note that we have reached our sign-up limit for volunteers for the May 4 event and are no longer accepting volunteer applications.
If you would like us to contact you should additional volunteer opportunities become available, or if you would like to stay informed about other UM orientation volunteer opportunities over the summer, please join our volunteer waitlist! We look forward to sharing additional volunteer opportunities with you.
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