Winter Welcome
Welcome new Bisons! We are excited that you will be joining us in Winter 2027.
We know you’re excited to begin your university studies, but you might also be a little bit nervous. UM is a big place and it can be hard to know where to start to find your classes, meet new people and get connected to all the information that you need to know. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Winter Welcome orientation!
By participating in Winter Welcome, you will get to know UM, get prepared to start your studies and get entered to win some great prizes. That’s a pretty good start, don’t you think?
Winter Orientation
To help you get ready for the start of Winter term
On this page:
For information on International Centre orientation and events, visit their Orientation web page.
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.
Get Ready for Winter 2027
January 6, 2027 | 210 Multipurpose Room, University Centre Winter Welcome
Roam with us on Winter Welcome Day!
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 and more. We all are dedicated to helping you succeed at UM, so don’t miss out on January 5.
| Time | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | UM Winter Welcome |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Registration & Sign-in |
| 11:00 a.m. | Program Starts |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Late Lunch and Sponsor Fair |
Winter Welcome registration opens in December. Check back for updates.
December 17 | Enrolment and course start UM Essentials
UM Essentials, along with other orientation activities, is intended to help you prepare for your studies at the University of Manitoba.
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. We do enrollments once a week.
All first year students must complete UM Essentials.
After completing UM Essentials you will be able to
- Explain your rights and responsibilities as a new student joining the University of Manitoba community.
- Locate resources for navigating all areas of life as a new student.
- Identify and implement strategies for effective online learning.
- Summarize expectations for academic work.
- Recognize opportunities for personal skill development and community engagement.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using UM Learn.
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.