Student supports
UM is a community that cares. We offer a wide variety of supports to help you make the most of your time at university and reach your full potential.
Specific supports for
Current students
We are here to help you succeed! Here are some tools, resources and information to assist you inside and outside of the classroom.
Indigenous students
Staff, faculty and Elders are well-equipped to ensure your university experience is as beneficial, accessible and successful as possible. Visit our site to learn more about what we offer.
International students
University is an exciting, challenging time. At the University of Manitoba, we want to ensure you succeed—resources are available to support you every step of the way. Visit our site to learn more about what we offer.
Graduate students
Here you'll find information about Faculty of Graduate Studies funding, advising and resources for students embarking on a master’s or PhD.
Clinician students
Pertinent information for clinician students.
Student culture and groups
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry is a close-knit community of learners, educators and researchers. Get to know your College and the people that make it special by attending events, taking part in activities and celebrating achievements and milestones.
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The Manitoba Dental Students' Association (MDSA)
The MDSA is a student organization tasked with representing the interests of the student body at the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
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University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU)
The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) is the university-wide representative body for undergraduate students at the University of Manitoba.
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University of Manitoba graduate students association (UMGSA)
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) is the student-governed association representing graduate students at the University of Manitoba.
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University of Manitoba Indigenous Students' Association (UMISA)
The UMISA offers support for students at UM in a traditional way.
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Métis University Students' Association (MUSA)
The Métis University Students' Association (MUSA) is an official UMSU student group that represents and supports Métis students at the University of Manitoba.
Financial aid and awards
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry offers a wide variety of bursaries and scholarships to students at different stages of their studies. Most of these require no application and eligible students will be automatically considered.
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RFHS emergency assistance student bursary
Under this bursary, the Rady Faculty provides short-term assistance to students who encounter unanticipated financial need.
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UM Bursaries
Every year, UM provides bursaries to students who have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum academic standing.
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UM financial aid and awards
The University of Manitoba issues more than $17 million to students each year in the form of scholarships and bursaries. Find out how you can access funding so you can focus on your studies.
Anti-Racism
Equity, access and participation
In addition to the services and resources offered by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, the dental college further commits to applying equity, access and participation principles throughout the program offerings and everyday teaching, research, and clinical services.
We have experts from the dental college, Rady Faculty of Health Science and Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing who are accessible to students, staff and faculty and are here to help you navigate issues, or can act as a liaison or point of contact to refer you.
Please feel free to reach out to any one of us, we are here to help:
Supporting collaborative practise
Helpful links
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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Room D113, 780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2, Canada