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Virtual Open House for International Students

Chat live with UM representatives and watch live presentations from anywhere in the world on your computer, phone or tablet at this online event for future undergraduate international students.

Thanks to all students who registered for and participated in our January 2025 virtual event.

If you registered for this event on or before January 15, 2025, you can log into the virtual UM expo anytime to view program booths and explore everything UM has to offer.

Login to access the Virtual Open House expo (registration before January 15, 2025 required)

Recordings of our webinars can be found in the video library below.

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 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Attend presentations and tours, explore our academic programs, and connect with UM representatives. Full schedule to be released in February 2025.

Event Poster

SCHOOL GROUPS - REGISTER TODAY 
School counsellors, teachers and educators - register students from your school to attend open house by completing the form below. Book a campus tour timeslot for your students to secure a guaranteed tour time.

SCHOOL GROUPS - REGISTER NOW

STUDENTS AND PARENTS - REGISTER TODAY 
If you plan to attend Winter Open House on your own or as a family, register today! We'll share the schedule of presentations, tours and other activities with you prior to the event so you can plan your visit.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS - REGISTER NOW

Please note: this event is intended for prospective undergraduate students. Students seeking information about graduate programs (Masters/PhD) are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for more information.

Win a $3,000 tuition prize! Grade 12 students - attend our Winter Open House on Feb. 20 for a chance to win a $3,000 tuition prize to be applied to your 2025-2026 University of Manitoba tuition fees! Some conditions apply, winner will be contacted following the Feb. 20 event.

Our Winter Open House is a come-and-go style event: come anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 and attend what you wish from our schedule of presentations and tours. Full schedule to be released in February 2025.

INFORMATION VILLAGE -- 2nd floor, UMSU University Centre: 
Explore UM faculties, programs and services in our information village, open throughout the event. Browse over 60 info booths and meet with program advisors, staff and current students. All UM faculties and academic programs are represented, as are most major campus service providers.

PRESENTATIONS AND TOURS -- 1st floor, UMSU University Centre: 
Choose what to attend from our schedule of presentations and tours, offered throughout the day. To be brought to your choice of presentation, meet at the departure stations on the 1st floor of University Centre at the posted times. To view the full schedule of presentations and tours being offered, please see the event program (coming Feb. 2025).

Want to take a walk and explore campus on your own? Use our self-guided tour resources below.

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

Winter Open House Parking Map and Directions

ACCESSIBILITY: 
UM strives to provide an accessible environment for all students and visitors. If you have accessibility needs and/or require specific assistance while on campus, please contact our team in advance of your visit by email at student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca or by phone at +1-204-474-8808.

VIDEO LIBRARY: 
Can’t attend open house in-person? Browse our video library and watch program presentations, campus tours and information sessions anytime, on-demand.

Questions about this event? 
Contact our team: student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca 

Winter Open House Volunteer Information

Calling all current UM students – volunteer for Winter Open House over Reading Week to earn service hours for your Experience Record, meet new friends, and win great prizes!

Thanks to all current UM students for your interest in volunteering at open house! While we are no longer accepting volunteers for our February 2025 event, we encourage current UM undergraduate students interested in volunteering to join our volunteer waitlist so we can contact you if additional volunteer opportunities become available.

JOIN THE WINTER OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEER WAITLIST 

Questions? Contact our team at: student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca

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
66 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

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