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The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. More

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Orientation: Welcome Day

It’s one of the most exciting times of year on campus! Welcome Day is our big event in September for new undergraduate students.

A large gathering of students congregate outside the University of Manitoba Student Union University Centre on Welcome Day.

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Welcome Day | September 7

We’ll start the day with an official Welcome Ceremony with the President and other VIPs. The Chancellor will officially declare the start of the new academic year!

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Prep Week | August 30 - September 3

Meet your classmates, get crucial info, and experience academic and campus life through online sessions designed just for you.

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UM Commons

To help you get ready, thrive, and excel. From the time you join UM until Welcome Day, we will help you prepare for the academic journey ahead. Learn about the campus community, build your skills, meet other students, and develop strategies for success.

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If you have questions about Orientation events, please contact orientation@umanitoba.ca.

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