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Whether you have been officially admitted or are still waiting to hear from your future faculty, you are invited to view our Next Steps for New Students sessions.
Through a series of recorded sessions, we bring you information about course selection and timetable creation, student supports, info for parents and more!
Choose from the session list below to learn the steps to take to be successful in your first year.
Learn about how and when admission & scholarship offers will be made. We also review important dates and talk about AP/IB transfer credits.
Watch this video for an overview of university terminology and learn about some of the key differences between high school and university.
Helpful for parents, guardians and loved ones, this video is an overview of university terminology and suggestions on how to support students as they transition to post-secondary education.
Specifically for Minnesota residents, watch this video to learn about Minnesota reciprocity and student loan processes. We also discuss international student information such as health insurance, study permits and accommodations.
Indigenous students can watch this video to learn about the University of Manitoba's Indigenous student centre, our vibrant Indigenous community and supports for Indigenous students.
Get Ready to Register is a three-part series designed specifically to help new students make choices and decisions about target programs, course selection and registration. Each builds on the next, so we encourage you to watch each of the three parts. After completing Get Ready to Register, you will have all the tools you need to plan and register for your first year courses.
Making decisions about your career can feel exciting, challenging, rewarding, and a little scary all at the same time. Career Services is here to assist you in identifying and reaching your career goals throughout your degree. Learn about the supports available to help you navigate degree and course selection, gain relevant and meaningful experiences, and make the most of your career journey during and after your studies at the University of Manitoba.
The First Year Centre has created the First Year Planning Guide (FYPG) for brand new UM students. This session introduces the FYPG as the tool you will use for course selection. We review how to make the most out of the FYPG and highlight the following:
While each FYPG session uses examples from different target program areas, watching any of these sessions will give you the tools to choose your first-year courses. Choose a session that most closely matches your areas of interest.
Sample target programs:
Sample target programs:
Sample target programs:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Sample target programs:
Social Sciences/Services, and Exploring (SSS)
Sample target programs:
Once you have an idea of the courses you want to take, the next step is building your timetable and completing registration. During this session, we walk you through the process of developing your schedule and the steps to becoming registered in UM classes.
This session will cover:
*Please note that this session is designed for those who have already viewed Part 2: First Year Planning Guide.
What's Next? includes sessions to help you learn registration strategies and requirements, discover information about financial aid options, explore career development, and understand the supports and resources available for students.
In this session we session we will discuss the different types of Financial Aid available to students including government loans, emergency loans, as well as awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
Please note that the First Year Planning session is the same content as in the Get Ready to Register (GRTR) series. If you have attended, or registered for, any of the GRTR Part 2: First Year Planning Guide sessions, you may want to consider watching other sessions.
Wondering what University is like? How much work is it, really? What do you need to succeed in this remote environment? This session has the answers!
Students coming from high school, as well as their parents and supporters will learn:
As a university student, many new and unexpected challenges may arise. The U of M has a variety of supports available to assist you in managing these challenges so you can be successful. In this session, you will learn about the many support services available to you as a U of M student.
Figuring out where your career is headed is a process. This session will get you started on learning more about who you are and what you want for your career. We will detail steps you can take on your own and the ways Career Services can help you envision what’s next on your career path.
1. Click the button for registration
2. Log into the events calendar using the same username and password as your application student portal.
3. Click on the List View icon to see a list of session times.
4. Click on the Register button for the session you have chosen (cell phones may need to be held horizontally to see the button).
1. Click the link for registration
2. Click on the "My Events" icon.
3. Click on the event you want to cancel. When the event opens, click on the "Cancel Registration" button. (Once cancelled, these events will still appear in the "My Events" list.)
If you have any questions, please contact us at student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca.
If you have any questions, please contact us at student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca.
