Registration is completed using the Aurora System. Students without internet access should contact the School of Art Undergraduate Student Advisor for assistance.

Registration for Fall and Winter term courses occurs in July and August.

Fee payment deadlines are listed on the Registrar’s Important Dates and Deadlines page.

Your UM Student ID card provides access to:

• School of Art facilities

  Libraries

  Active Living Centre

  Food services and meal plans

  Bus pass with PEG-GO card

  Examinations and other student services

Students may now obtain their card online. For details, see the Registrar’s Office website. Please carry your ID card at all times.

Your UM Net ID grants access to UM email, Wi-Fi, UM Learn, and more.

For assistance, contact the IST Service Desk (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; 204-474-8600 ext. 123 Fletcher Argue).

The University communicates exclusively through your @myumanitoba.ca account. Check regularly for important deadlines and notices.

Lockers are available through the School of Art General Office (313 ARTlab).

• Cost: $10 per locker, per academic year (September–April)

  One materials locker in ARTlab and one coat locker in the tunnel may be requested

  Lockers must be emptied at the end of Winter Term. Unclaimed contents will incur a $25 fee and an account hold on Aurora.

All students are required to pay an initial $20 print fee, covering printing for Fall and Winter Terms (September–April). Accounts reset annually on April 30. Print credits can be added to your account in $5 increments.

Add money to your account by visiting Franc Fernandez in Room 335 ARTlab during regular office hours.

See the MACLab price list for details

• The School of Art is a scent-sensitive environment. Please refrain from using any scented products.
• Smoking is prohibited within eight (8) meters or twenty-five (25) feet of any building entrance on the Fort Garry campus.
• Smoking or vaping cannabis is prohibited on campus, including within all residences. Students who can present a valid prescription for marijuana will be accommodated through an allowance within the guidelines of the Clean Air policy that permits smoking at least 25 feet from an outside entrance. Additional information can be found at the Health and Wellness website at https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness

The University is committed to a respectful work and learning environment. You have the right to be treated with respect and you are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate and respectful manner. Policies governing UM community behaviour include:  

• Respectful Work and Learning Environment
• Student Discipline
• Violent or Threatening Behaviour  

The UM website, Engaging in Respectful Conduct includes more details about expectations for behaviours related to university activities. 

Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management 

The Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management (OHRCM) promotes a respectful working and learning environment in which individuals are treated equitably and diversity is valued. 

The University’s Security Program is administered by Security Services located in the Welcome Centre, 423 University Crescent open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The department provides service to students, staff and all users of the Fort Garry Campus.   

 Emergency Contact Numbers: 

• 555 from any university phone
• #555 from MTS or Rogers Wireless
• 204-474-9341 for emergency (all other phones)
• 204-474-9312 for non-emergency
• Any emergency phone on campus 

All instances of theft should be reported to Campus Security.  Any suspicious activity should also be reported.  

 Some of the services provided by Campus Security include: 

• Safewalk
• Emergency Phones
• Emergency Response Plan
• UM Safe App  

For more information or to ask questions about any of these programs. See: https://umanitoba.ca/security/ 

The Gallery exhibits contemporary and historical art, produces publications, and hosts public programming. It fosters creativity, research, and critical dialogue.

255 ARTlab, 180 Dafoe Road

View Current and Past Exhibitions

The Student Gallery hosts rotating exhibitions curated in collaboration with the Selection Committee. Exhibitions typically run for 1–2 weeks, giving students valuable professional experience in presenting their work. Proposals are invited each Fall.

158H Taché 2 (Arts Complex), University of Manitoba

Student Gallery Calls and Exhibitions

Renowned professionals in contemporary art, criticism, and design are invited to campus each year. The program includes public lectures, critiques, and opportunities for students to engage directly with visiting speakers. Students may also propose speakers during Fall and Winter submission periods.

Learn About Visiting Speakers

Explore concerts, theatre productions, design showcases, and literary events across UM. With more than 100 annual events, students have access to a rich and diverse arts scene.

UM Arts and Culture