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Fall Open House

Learn more about UM programs, applying for admission, and scholarships and awards at our annual fall showcase event for students and parents.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Central Daylight Time – Canada CDT) 
In-person event: UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry campus

Registration will open in September 2025.  
Can’t attend in-person? Join us online for the Fall Virtual Open House  on Wed. Nov. 12.

Our Fall Open House is a come-and-go style event, come anytime between 5:3https://umanitoba.ca/explore/campus-events/open-house#virtual-open-house0-8:30 p.m. on Tues. Oct. 28 and stay for as long as you like. Presentations and residence tours are repeated at multiple times throughout the evening. Attend with your parents or other guests – all are welcome!

PARKING 
Free parking is provided for guests in the Q student parking lot on the north side of campus. From Q lot, follow the posted signs to UMSU University Centre for the event, it's an approx. 5-minute walk from parking to University Centre.

CHECK IN TO WIN 
Check in upon arrival to UMSU University Centre and scan the QR code on your event program to be entered into our prize draw!

Grade 12 students: check in for a chance to win a $3,000 tuition prize, to be applied to your 2026-2027 UM tuition fees!

ACADEMIC FAIR 
Explore UM faculties, programs and services in our academic fair, open throughout the event. Browse 50+ info booths and meet with program advisors, staff and current students. All UM faculties and academic programs are represented, as are most major service providers.

Career Café: Career Planning and Experiential Learning 
Stop by Career Café for advice about how best to plan for your future career. Discover the many experiences UM offers to make you more job-ready, from leadership programs to paid co-op work placements.

First Year Planning Lounge 
Learn more about University 1 - UM's unique and flexible first-year program - and meet with advisors from the First Year Centre to discover what year 1 of classes will look like for your intended program.

Ask a Student! 
Want to know what a typical day at university is like? What are the best spots and services on campus to know about? Chat with current UM students, from a range of programs and backgrounds, to hear their perspective on student life.   

Open throughout the event, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
Location: 1st and 2nd floors, UMSU University Centre

PRESENTATIONS 
Everything you need to know about UM in 15 minutes! 
Attend this short presentation, offered every 20 minutes throughout the event, to get the key info you need to prepare for university. Learn more about the application process, entrance scholarships and how UM will offer you an outstanding student experience.

Presentation times: 5:30, 5:50, 6:10, 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, 7:50, 8:10 p.m. 
Location: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Atrium

RESIDENCE TOURS 
Living on-campus in a student residence, just steps away from your classes, is a great way to meet new friends and immerse yourself in campus life. Tour rooms in Pembina Hall and Mary Speechley Hall and get more information about meal plans and dining options.

Tour times: 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00 p.m. 
Location: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Atrium

EXPLORE CAMPUS ON A SELF-GUIDED TOUR 
Take yourself on a self-guided walking tour of campus during open house using the resources below.

360° Virtual Tour 

Self-Guided Walking Tour

ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS 
UM strives to provide accessible events for all students and guests. If you require ASL interpretation, have accessibility needs, and/or require specific assistance while on campus, please contact our team to register in advance of the event by email at student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca or by phone at +1-204-474-8808.

Fall Virtual Open House

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time - Canada CDT, check local time zone)
Online event

Registration will open in late September 2025.

Winter Open House

School groups, students and families are invited to join us on campus to experience a day in the life of a UM student.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time – Canada CST)
In-person event: UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry campus

Registration will open in January 2026.  
Can’t attend in-person? Join us online for the Winter Virtual Open House on Mon. Feb. 23.

Video library

Watch short presentations highlighting popular faculties and services below in our video library.

Faculties and academic programs

Services and supports

Contact us

Student recruitment
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-474-8808
1-800-224-7713 ext. 8808
204-474-7554