Student Success Month
October is Student Success Month. Whether you are a new or returning student, many factors impact your UM experience. Explore all the supports that contribute to student success!
Student Success Month
October 2026
Student Success Month
If you are a new student or learner… this is when all of the information you heard at your orientation becomes relevant. It is critical that you access the academic and personal supports to help you build the skills you need to be successful in your first year and beyond.
If you are a returning student or learner… now is the time when those familiar academic and personal responsibilities start to mount up. It is vital that you reflect on your previous years’ experience and identify the areas you will need to improve on in order to meet your goals.
Student and learner success is about more than a grade on your transcript. Your success is dependent on your academic, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
On this page:
October 1 - 31, 2026 Student Success Month Schedule
Week 1 | October 1 - 2
October 1
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians (ALC)
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 1 from 1:00 to 2 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
All About Citing & Referencing Library Essentials Series Workshop (Libraries)
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Digital Scholarship Commons
October 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Citing sources can help students avoid plagiarism but why else is citing important, and how does someone learn to cite sources correctly? What role do ethics and equity play in citing a source? In this workshop, we will demystify the process of citing in university and share practical information about topics such as understanding when to cite, using different types of citations, navigating complicated style guides, and making the best use of helpful tools and resources. This session aims to help you learn to think critically about the sources you encounter and feel confident in your writing! Bring your citation questions to ask at the end.
Register for this in-person or online session
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time (Charge Ahead)
Room 107 Tier Building
October 1 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tired of feeling tired? Learn how to study when your brain's actually ready, avoid burnout, and get more done without draining yourself.
Register for this in-person session
October 2
Healthy Relationships Workshop (SVRC)
Room 160 Extended Education Complex
October 2 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Healthy Relationships is a 2.5-hr workshop facilitated through the Sexual Violence Resource Centre. This workshop will foster a shared culture of consent on campus by providing students with a broad and practical knowledge of consent, sexual violence and sexual health & boundaries, with special focus on university-related relationships, campus community responsibilities and related resources.
Week 2 | October 5 - 11
October 6
2026 ASE Career Fair (CCELC and SAComms)
UMSU University Centre MPR (2nd floor)
October 6 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Students, mark your calendars and plan to attend this annual October event.
- Expand your understanding of the industries and companies that employ students and graduates from the faculties of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Science, Engineering and Environment
- Increase your understanding of the knowledge, skills and attributes employers look for in future employees
- Learn about types of employment: full-time, part-time, co-op and summer positions
- Open to all University of Manitoba students and alumni interested in opportunities in these industry sectors
See the full list of exhibitors and more on the ASE Career Fair website.
Surviving Copyright: Student Edition (Copyright Office)
Room 312 Tier Building
October 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Copyright is probably new to you. You may not know what it is, and that can feel scary when you are starting your studies and see copyright warnings in your syllabus. Take the fear out of copyright with this horror-themed session on copyright that makes copyright easy.
Find out why there can be so many versions of Dracula at the same time you learn how copyright effects how you can use your course materials.
Register for this in-person session
October 7
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Nature Walk (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join the SWC for a nature walk, allowing time for your mental health while connecting with others outdoors.
Drop-in, no registration required
Midterm Motivation: Bye, Procrastination! (Charge Ahead)
Room 107 Tier Building
October 7 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Midterms coming up but can't get started? Learn why you procrastinate and how to break the cycle. This workshop will help you find your focus, build momentum, and tackle your midterm prep with less stress.
Register for the in-person session
October 8
Job Search: Building a Strategy & Identifying Employers (Career Services)
Room 474 UMSU University Centre
October 8 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Job search is a process and one that can take a lot of time, energy and intention. Join this interactive workshop to learn effective job search strategies and begin to identify potential employers. From first year to final year of study, this session is appropriate for any student who is seeking part-time, summer or full-time work. Students will also develop knowledge and access resources specific to their industries of interest.
Register for this in-person session on UMConnect
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 8 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Crafting Connections (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 8 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Join the SWC and Student Accessibility Services in the SWC for crafting and connections. If you are a beginner crafter and want to create and make connections, this event is for you!
Drop-in, no registration required
Healthy Relationships Workshop (SVRC)
Room 323 Education Building
October 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Healthy Relationships is a 2.5-hr workshop facilitated through the Sexual Violence Resource Centre. This workshop will foster a shared culture of consent on campus by providing students with a broad and practical knowledge of consent, sexual violence and sexual health & boundaries, with special focus on university-related relationships, campus community responsibilities and related resources.
Register for this in-person session
October 10
CHEM 1100 SI Term Test 1 Review
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Featuring study strategies and 30 multiple choice practices questions on Chapters 3 and 4!
How to Join:
- UMLearn Supplemental Instruction CHEM 1100/1110
- Integrations
- UM Zoom
- CHEM 1100 Test 1 Review
October 11
CHEM 1100 SI Term Test 1 Review
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Featuring study strategies and 30 multiple choice practices questions on Chapters 3 and 4!
How to Join:
- UMLearn Supplemental Instruction CHEM 1100/1110
- Integrations
- UM Zoom
- CHEM 1100 Test 1 Review
Week 3 | October 12 - 16
October 13
Developing your Research Question and Preparing your Literature Review Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Literature reviews (also called narrative reviews) are found in various formats in academic writing. They can be stand-alone articles, a chapter in a thesis/dissertation, or a capstone project. This session will cover how to create a research question and why it's so important to the literature review. Topic selection, developing the search, keeping track of references, and structuring the literature review will also be discussed.
Register for this online session
Christian Meditation
St John’s College Chapel
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Take a quiet break from your busy week with Christian meditation led by Rev. Helen Holbrook.
October 14
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop (Career Services)
Room 474 UMSU University Centre
October 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Join this interactive workshop to build and enhance your resumé. Learn how to format your resumés and cover letters, articulate your skills through demonstration statements, and generally consider what to include and not include in these documents. Your cover letter and resumé are marketing tools and the "door opener" to a job interview - it's important to have a polished job application.
Register for this session on UMConnect
October 15
Copyright and your Thesis/Practicum (Copyright Office)
Online session
October 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Many copyright considerations influence decisions you make for your thesis/practicum. Can you reuse figures or images from journal articles in your thesis? Do you plan to publish your thesis, or want to use one of your previously published articles in your thesis or dissertation? What are Creative Commons licenses, and how can you use them? This presentation will provide you with copyright knowledge to navigate these and other issues.
Register for this online session on LibCal
Publishing your Scholarly Work Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
This informative session guides you through the complete process of preparing your publication. It covers important factors to consider when selecting a journal, how the peer-review and revision process works, understanding open access options, copyright issues, and how to keep track of potential future citations of your work.
Register for thie online session on LibCal
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 15 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Crafting Connections (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 15 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Join crafters of all levels as we practice our skills and support each others' creativity.
Drop-in, no registration required
Week 4 | October 19 - 23
October 19
Daytime Discount Climbing
Active Living Centre
October 19 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Students can enjoy discounted climbing during daytime hours! $12 Mondays & Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. Anyone who is interested can make purchases same day at our Active Living Centre customer service desk.
This rate applies to climbing drop-in only. If you already have a 10-visit, term, or annual pass, just swipe in as usual.
Speed Friending (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 19 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Join us in the SWC for our monthly speed friending event. We will help facilitate conversation and allow for meaningful connections in a low barrier way!
Register for this in-person event
October 20
Pumpkin Decorating
St John’s College Galleria
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Drop by anytime to decorate a mini pumpkin and enter our Best Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Pumpkins are limited, so reserve yours by registering.
Register for this in-person event
Surviving Copyright: Student Edition (Copyright Office)
Room 235 University College Building
October 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Copyright is probably new to you. You may not know what it is, and that can feel scary when you are starting your studies and see copyright warnings in your syllabus. Take the fear out of copyright with this horror-themed session on copyright that makes copyright easy.
Find out why there can be so many versions of Dracula at the same time you learn how copyright effects how you can use your course materials.
Register for this in-person workshop
Establishing your Research Identity Work Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 20 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
This session explores various networking and academic profile websites to help you determine why tools like these matter and to choose which one(s) are appropriate for you. These tools raise the profile of a researcher at any stage of their career and better highlight scholarly impact. ORCID, ScopusID, Web of Science Researcher Profiles, and Google Scholar are compared.
Register for this online session on LibCal
Pause for Paws (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 20 from 11:30 a.m. from 1:00 p.m.
Join the Student Wellness Centre for pet therapy!
Drop-in, no registration required
October 21
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
International Day of Action for Academic Integrity
Location and time to be determined
Join us to learn more about Academic Integrity and resources available to support student integrity!
More details to come
October 22
How to Peer Review Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Peer review is an essential part of academic writing and publishing. Learn about how to complete a peer review, why peer review is important, and ethical dimensions of peer review. We'll run through some examples of providing peer review, with lots of time for any questions.In this session, I'll cover: 1) Overview of Peer Review 2) Where to Peer Review 3) How To Peer Review in 3 Steps. This is an introductory session and geared towards graduate students and those new to academia, but all are welcome to join.
Register for the online session on LibCal
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Parting Ways with Perfectionism (Charge Ahead)
Room 107 Tier Building
October 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Perfectionism keeping you stuck? This workshop will help you overcome all-or-nothing thinking, manage fear of mistakes, and start finishing your work with confidence.
Register for this in-person session on UMConnect
October 23
Daytime Discount Climbing
Active Living Centre
October 23 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Students can enjoy discounted climbing during daytime hours! $12 Mondays & Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. Anyone who is interested can make purchases same day at our Active Living Centre customer service desk.
This rate applies to climbing drop-in only. If you already have a 10-visit, term, or annual pass, just swipe in as usual.
Interview Preparation Workshop (Career Service)
Online session
October 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Unsure about how to prepare for an interview? Need to practice? Attend this interactive workshop to learn how to anticipate interview questions, response strategies for common questions and types of questions, and interview etiquette and follow-up approaches. Plus, practice your interview skills with other job seekers.
Register for this online session on UMConnect
Healthy Relationships Workshop (SVRC)
Room 323 Education Building
October 23 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Healthy Relationships is a 2.5-hr workshop facilitated through the Sexual Violence Resource Centre. This workshop will foster a shared culture of consent on campus by providing students with a broad and practical knowledge of consent, sexual violence and sexual health & boundaries, with special focus on university-related relationships, campus community responsibilities and related resources.
Week 5 | October 26 - 30
October 26
Daytime Discount Climbing
Active Living Centre
October 26 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Students can enjoy discounted climbing during daytime hours! $12 Mondays & Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. Anyone who is interested can make purchases same day at our Active Living Centre customer service desk.
This rate applies to climbing drop-in only. If you already have a 10-visit, term, or annual pass, just swipe in as usual.
October 27
AI Fundamentals AI Essentials Workshop Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 27 form 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
This introductory workshop introduces attendees to the responsible use of generative AI (genAI) use in an academic research and learning environment. While we will discuss various AI tools, we will also focus on how to critically engage with them.
Register for this online session on LibCal
Managing your Research Data Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Online session
October 27 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Research Data Management (RDM) practices are increasingly being mandated for researchers in Canada. This session will cover the “what” and why” of RDM, including underlying principles and current requirements from funders and publishers. No prior knowledge of RDM is required. Researchers at all levels are welcome to attend.
Register for this online session on LibCal
October 28
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Pause and Play (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 28 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Join the Student Wellness Centre for an afternoon of board games. Whether you want to play or sit back and watch, there is a seat for you!
Drop-in, no registration required
October 29
Drop-In Study Session with Writing Tutors & Librarians
Elizabeth Dafoe Library – Brown Lab 110
October 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Come to a drop-in where you can study in a quiet supportive space or meet one on one with a librarian or writing tutor who can help you with different aspects of research and writing
Drop-in, no registration required
Managing your Research Data Graduate Student Research Series (Libraries)
Paterson Foundation Computer Lab (Rm 231), Bannatyne Campus
October 29 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Research Data Management (RDM) practices are increasingly being mandated for researchers in Canada. This session will cover the “what” and why” of RDM, including underlying principles and current requirements from funders and publishers. No prior knowledge of RDM is required. Researchers at all levels are welcome to attend.
Register for this in-person session on LibCal
October 30
Creepy Crafting (Student Wellness)
Room 162 Extended Education Complex
October 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us in the Student Wellness Centre and make your own Halloween decorations!
Drop-in, no registration required
Charge Ahead Halloween Booth (Charge Ahead)
1st floor UMSU University Centre
October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Stop by the Charge Ahead booth in UMSU University Centre for some Halloween fun. Grab a sweet treat, test your trivia knowledge, and learn some tips and tricks to make studying less scary. See you there!
Drop-in, no registration required
Daytime Discount Climbing
Active Living Centre
October 30 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Students can enjoy discounted climbing during daytime hours! $12 Mondays & Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. Anyone who is interested can make purchases same day at our Active Living Centre customer service desk.
This rate applies to climbing drop-in only. If you already have a 10-visit, term, or annual pass, just swipe in as usual.
Scary Story Swap
SEAD Office (225 UMSU University Centre)
October 30 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Scary Story Swap is an experiential learning event where students will be invited to share a “scary” academic story that they have turned (or would like to turn) into a learning experience. There will be a panel of “judges” in costumes who will prompt students through some reflection questions and will award them with a sweet treat in return.
Drop-in / no registration needed
UM Career Mentor Programs
“To support your Career Wellness and Career Connections, consider mentorship! A healthy dose of information can support your success! Meet with a professional in your field of interest to learn more and receive advice.”
Academic Integrity
Learn more about academic integrity and artificial intelligence
Studying with the values of academic integrity (honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, courage) can help to protect your academic credential. Acts of academic misconduct give some students an unfair advantage, jeopardize the value of the work that you do and place you at risk.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more accessible to the general public, and this has implications for education and the completion of course work. AI is a complex issue for students and instructors to navigate, and we want to support you as this topic continues to evolve. Visit the Academic Integrity page for more information.
Here are some frequently asked questions about contract treating, including tips to avoid it.
This work was adapted from Miron, J., & McKenzie, A. (2020, Oct 5). Avoiding contract cheating student tip sheet and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike2.5 Canada License.
Meme It Like You Mean It Contest
Contest runs through Student Success Month, October 1 to 31.
Read full contest rules, see sample memes and submit your memes at the links below.
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Ready to flex your meme-making skills and make a difference on the UM campus? This contest is your chance to be creative and get your peers to think about academic integrity in a whole new way. Plus, you could win one of three great prize!
Submit your memes through Student Success Month for a chance to win one of three prizes:
- First Prize: We Are All Bisons Tote bag & Bison Sports Sticker
- Second Prize: We Are The Herd Cheer Cup
- Third Prize: Bison Stress Ball
Submissions accepted until October 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
