Fall orientation
Events
Arriving on campus
Whether you are walking, wheeling, driving or bussing, UM promotes sustainable transportation options to and on our campuses.
If you are driving to campus, please follow the signage to the B-Lot parking lot (google maps link). Parking will be availble in B-lot for all Welcome to the Herd guests from 3:00 p.m. onwards.
Prep Week
2025 EVENT DATE COMING SOON
Prep week provides new students with an opportunity to participate in online prep sessions and to explore the UM Campus one week before Welcome Day and the commencement of the Fall Term.
Welcome Day
September 2, 2025
Welcome to the Herd! Roam with us on Welcome Day to meet friends, have fun, and show your Bison Pride!
Find out who to know and where to go for answers to the most common questions new UM students have. We know you’re new to this, so we’ve got your back! You’ll hear from students, advisors and support staff, faculty members and more.
We have some great activities planned, but there will also be plenty of time in the day to connect with friends (old and new!), roam the Fort Garry campus, find your classrooms and have some fun, too!
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity. Accessibility accommodations and/or disability related supports are available for all events. Contact student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca or call 204-474-7423.
Campus tours
Tour the whole Fort Garry campus or specific buildings. Find the tour that's right for you, login to UMConnect and register today!
Location: 225 UMSU University Centre
Campus tours available through July and August for new UM students. Registration is through UMConnect, the UM experiential learning, career and event portal for students.
To register:
- Select the tour you want to attend.
- A new tab will open to log you into UMConnect
- Enter your UM Email and password (if you do not have your email address yet, follow the steps on the Claim ID page).
- Click the blue 'Register for this event' button.
Prospective students considering UM can check out these in-person and virtual tour options with Student Recruitment.
Summer skill building
Opportunities offered by different offices and faculties to help you develop specific skills in preparation for your first year at UM.
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Math Boot Camp
This is a free, 3 week math workshop to help students prepare for university level math courses.
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Summer University Advantage
Begin your studies in this first-year Summer Session seminar course ARTS 1110 – Introduction to University.
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Reading to Write
Get feedback on writing, reading and language skills from an ALC tutor during this free three week, online, academic writing and reading program.
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Career Choices
Explore who you are: your interests, values, and favourite subjects and how they relate to the world of work and create a list of occupational ideas just for you.
2024/25 course open now UM Essentials
UM Essentials, along with other orientation activities, is intended to help you prepare for your studies at the University of Manitoba.
2024/25 course open now!
You’ve accepted your offer, registered for your classes, claimed your UM Net ID and now it’s time to complete UM Essentials! UM Essentials introduces you to the supports and resources available to UM students and through completing UM Essentials, you will:
- Gain a basic understanding of the campus layout and important locations;
- Gain experience with UMLearn, the course management system at UM;
- Learn about the ‘university learning environment’ and know what your professors will expect from you in your courses;
- Learn about key support services available to students and how to access them;
- Find out how to get involved in the UM campus community;
- Understand the rights and responsibilities that you have a student.
All new students are expected to complete UM Essentials.
You will receive an email to your @myumanitoba.ca email when you have been enrolled in the course. Students enrollment is processed once a week.
Our sponsors
Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors!
Your support helps to welcome new UM students to our campuses and set them up for success as they start their studies at UM.
More important resources for your first year
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More orientation events
Indigenous, International and Graduate student orientations are also available in addition to all Fall Welcome programming.
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Student communities
Whether you are looking for other students who share your interests, are in the same academic program, or are committed to advancing similar causes, this is the place for you to connect!
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Peer mentors
Mentoring programs at UM pair students with peers and professionals who can help you navigate the academic, personal and professional challenges of university and post-university life.
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First Year Planning Guide
This online document has essential information on how to select and register for your courses, and it’s your best resource for planning your first year.
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Get ready to register
Get Ready to Register is designed specifically to help all new students make choices and decisions about target degree programs, course selection and registration in classes.
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New student checklist (PDF)
Follow the new student checklist to start your transition to University.
Questions about any Fall Orientation programming? Connect via email.
Orientation Team
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB Canada