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GENERAL INFO
--Housing
--Insurance (Health)
   -Manitoba Health
   -Winnipeg Health 
   -International Students
   -Supplemental (All Students)
   -Family Doctor Finder
--Driver's License 
   -Manitoba Public Ins.
--Banking
--Buses
--Shopping Off-Campus
--Food Banks
   -Campus
   -Winnipeg Harvest
   -Canadian Muslim
     Women's Institute 

 

 UNIVERSITY CENTRE SERVICES
--Answers Desk 
--Bookstore/Computer Store
--Drugstore/Post Office
--Campus Dental/Medical
--Food Services
--Digital Copy Ctr.

 

 SERVICES FOR PRs
--WELARC
--Manitoba Immigrant Ctr
--Jobs & Work Permits
--Status Letters
--Copies of Transcripts
--Engineering Library

MONEY
-- Emergency Loans
-- Funding & Scholarships 

UNIVERSITY SERVICES
-- ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
-- Bison Sports & Recreation      
-- Academic Learning Ctr.  
-- Parking Services    
-- Student Organizations  
-- Computer Services
    -IST
    -JUMP (Student Univ. Portal)
    -UofM Mobile App 

-- COMPUTER ACCOUNTS
     -- CREATE all you computer
        accounts including Email
     -- ACTIVATE your
         computer accounts

 

 CHILDREN
--Your Kids General 
--CampusPlayCare 
-- DAY CARE
    -Campus Day Care   
    -Winnipeg Day Care   
--Child Care Subsidies  

--Winnipeg Schools

 
ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
-- Indigenous Student Centre
-- ENGAP  		 CANADIAN SERVICES
-- WORK PERMITS
    -Student Work Permit  
    -Spouse Work Permit 

-- Social Insurance Number

 LIVING IN WINNIPEG
--RELOCATE Winnipeg  
--City of Winnipeg 
--Cultural Centres 

HOUSING

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

 

 

INSURANCE

  • Health Insurance for you and your Family
  • Driver's/Vehical Insurance

 

HEALTH INSURANCE

  1. Manitoba Provincial Health Insurance
    Most International and Out of Province Students qualify for Manitoba Health Insurance.  Manitoba Provicial Health Insurance is FREE-of-charge.

    1. International Students
      Go to Manitoba Health (address on the blue sheet in your New Student folder) and bring
      1. Passport
      2. Study Permit (must be valid for at least 6 months)
      3. This Form:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/documents/mg1883.pdf
    2. Out of Province Students
      If you've chosen not to register for out of province insurance with your home province, then go to Manitoba Health (address on the blue sheet in your New Student folder) and bring your 
      1. Previous province’s/territory’s health card number
      2. Proof of Canadian citizenship
        (i.e. Copy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship Card or Permanent Resident Confirmation Card (copy of both sides))
      3. This Form:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/documents/mg1883.pdf 
    3. What do I do if I have a baby or bring my spouse/partner to Manitoba?
      Simply list them on your Manitoba Provincial Health Insurance Application
      http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/documents/mg1883.pdf
    4. What do I do if I move, have a baby, get married, etc.
      Please report changes such as a new address, birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, or legal separation to the Insured Benefits Branch.  Documentation is required for some changes.  You may submit your changes in person or online at http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/forms.html
    5. What does the Manitoba Provincial Health Insurance cover? 
      http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html#Q5  
    6. What is NOT covered by this insurance?
      http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html#Q8 
    7. Where do I go to register for Manitoba Health Insurance?

      Registration and Client Services
      Manitoba Health
      300 Carlton Street
      Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3M9
      For more information call: (204) 786-7101
      Fax:  (204) 783-2171
      Toll free: 1-800-392-1207
      TDD/TTY:  (204) 774-8618
      TDD/TTY Relay Service outside Winnipeg:  711 or 1-800-855-0511
  2. UMSU Health & Dental Insurance
    (University of Manitoba Student Union Health & Dental Insurance)
    http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/whats_new/1587.html   
    All student must pay for this supplemental insurance unless you already receive "extended insurance coverage" from your job, spouse's job, or parents.  In only these instances can you choose to OPT-OUT or not purchase this insurance coverage (see OPT-OUT PROGRAM below)

 

OPT OUT PROGRAM
Students with alternative "Extended Insurance Coverage" may opt-out of the UMSU Health & Dental Plan.  You are required to show proof of other Extended Insurance coverage --  Please read information here about OPTING OUT of the UMSU Health & Dental Plan http://www.umsu.ca/services/health-dental-insurance/opt-out  

 

 

 

DRIVER'S INSURANCE

Manitoba has provincial, no fault driver's insurance.  General information regarding Manitoba Auto Insurance may be found on the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) site http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/insurance/new_leave/arriving_in_Manitoba.html  OR please feel free to visit the MPI office on campus at http://reider.ca/

  • REIDER INSURANCE
    116A University Centre University of Manitoba, R3T 2N2

    Tel:    204-261-9016
    Fax:   204-261-9019
    Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    URL:  http://reider.ca/

 

 

MANITOBA DRIVER LICENSE

For information regarding Driver's Licenses in Manitoba, ALL students are welcomed to inquire at the International Centre for Students.  Please also see their web page at http://umanitoba.ca/student/ics/transportation/driving.html

 

 

BANKING

  • See Banking Information at https://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/media/Opening_a_Bank_Account.pdf
  • CAMPUS ATMs:  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC Bank) has Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) on campus -- if you use the ATMs on campus there are no service charges if you are a CIBC member, otherwise anyone may use the ATMs, but there may be small service charge per transaction.  
  • FYI ... All banks are about the same and you'll be able to find branches elsewhere in Canada.  Students may usually select banks which are in their area (e.g. close to you home, near your bus stop, near the store, or which offer extended hours, etc.)

POPULAR CANADIAN BANKS:   Listed in no particular order...

 

 

STATUS LETTERS

Students can require proof of registration for many difference reasons throughout the course of their degree studies;   It is a student's responsibility to learn which document they will require. 

Note:  Proof of Registration will only be issued at the request of, or with the authorization of the student.  Proof of Registration will not be issued to studentswho are on HOLD due to outstanding financial obligations, including tuition, parking tickets, library fines and residence fees.

Students may order and enrolment verification online from Aurora (payment by credit card, Interac and Visa Debit only).

Please see the Registar's Office website for more information on ordering a status letter.  The Deptartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering will not provide status letters.

 

 

ORDERING COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS (PAST TRANSCRIPTS)

  • International or Non-University of Manitoba Transcripts
    • You may need a copy of your non-University of Manitoba transcripts
      • Send an email to the Graduate Advisor requesting a copy of your "PAST TRANSCRIPTS"
      • In the subject area of your EMAIL put only "PAST TRANSCRIPTS"
      • I will email you the "PAST TRANSCRIPTS" are ready for pick up
  • University of Manitoba Transcripts

 

 

WORK PERMITS, Visas, & SIN CARDS

Information regarding work permits in Canada may be found at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp  

 

SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER CARDS (SIN CARDS) 

In Canada, the Social Insurance Number is used to administer various government programs & benefits and is needed for employment.  These cards are issued through Service Canada Offices located throughout Canada and in some airports.

 

SERVICE CANADA OFFICES & INFORMATION

  1. How to apply for a SIN card:  http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/how.shtml   
  2. Where can I get a SIN card (near the University of Manitoba: postal code: R3T 2N2)
    1. Search:   http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-srch.cgi?ln=eng  
    2. St. Vital (near the St. Vital Mall -- 6 km from University ) http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-dsp.cgi?rc=4118&ln=eng 
    3. Downtown (near the Portage Place Mall -- 12 km from University) http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc-dsp.cgi?rc=4123&ln=eng    

 

CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA (CIC)

The CIC is the federal office responsible for immigration to Canada -- they are in charge of visas.  They have an excellent and very helpful website created to assist international students and visitors to Canada.  Below are just some of their site which might be of help to International Students.

The CIC now offers visa informations near you to assist you in questions you might have concerning visa paperwork.  Please visit a Visa Application Centre of any questions you might have concerning visas --    NEED HELP -- CONTACT A VISA APPLICATION CENTRE

 

 

BUSES

 

 

 

THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Is a gathering place for students. It also houses most of the essential services for students like the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Registrar's Office, the Cashier's Office,  Student Advocacy, the Digital Copy Centre, doctors, dentists, the pharmacy, post office, bookstore, food centres, etc.

http://umanitoba.ca/campus/uc.html

 

 

ANSWERS DESK

http://http://umsu.ca/businesses/answers
1st Floor University Centre (Fort Garry Campus)
Phone: (204)474-8211

 

  • Ticketmaster Outlet -- sells tickets to most off-campus events.
  • Sells Bus Passes -- Transit post-secondary discounted bus passes, as well as any other transit tickets and information you require
  • Phone Cards 
  • Lost & Found
  • Can make change for you

 

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE / COMPUTER STORE

  • textbooks, reference books, special orders, computers and software, art supplies, stationery, crested clothing and giftware

 

UNIVERSITY DRUGSTORE / POST OFFICE

 

CAMPUS DENTAL / MEDICAL

 

ON-CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE

There are many places on-campus to purchase snacks and drinks. Please see On-Campus Dining @ http://umanitoba.ca/campus/food.html. Vending machines on-campus are also available and accept debit/bank cards. If you purchase on-campus food frequently you may want to invest in a Meal Plan

 

DIGITAL COPY CENTRE

118 University Centre

Fax: (204)261-9384

  • offers high speed, high quality printing and photocopying, as well as a wide range of finishing services
  • lowest printing costs on campus
  • self-serve copiers and printers are available 24 hours daily

 

 

SHOPPING OFF-CAMPUS

 

ENGINEERING LIBRARY -- Donald W. Craik Engineering Library

http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/units/engineering/index.html

Norma Godavari
Libraries - Engineering
Assoc. Librarian
E3-363 EITC

Tel: 204 474 9445

ngodava@cc.umanitoba.ca

Paula Meyer
Libraries - Engineering
Library Asst.
E3-361 EITC

Tel: 204 474 6360

paula_meyer@umanitoba.ca

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/   

 

 

INFORMATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY  

The University computing group which takes care and administrates the computing needs of students, faculty, and staff.  This group is responsible for computer and email accounts as services in audio-visual, photography/imaging, etc.  For a list of IST's services for students please see their site at http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/staff/studentservices.html

 

 

CULTURAL CENTRES in Winnipeg
  

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

There are over 150 student organizations on-campus representing various cultures, interests, majors, etc.  Please have a look and find a group which might be of interest to you   https://communitylink.umanitoba.ca/Organizations  

 Below is a sampling of student organizations which might be of interest to you.

  • Assn. of Korean-Canadian Scientists & Engineerings
  • Bangladeshi Students' Assn.
  • Chinese Students & Scholars Association  
  • Chinese Community Club
  • Culinary Arts Club
  • Cricket Assn.
  • Egyptian Students Association   
  • Filipino Students Group
  • German Student's Assn.
  • Graduate Students' Assn:  ECE
  • Graduate Students' Assn:  BME
  • Hillel Winnipeg
  • Hong Kong Student Assn
  • Indigenous Circle of Empowerment
  • Indonesian Group
  • Iranian Student's Association
  • Jyut Club
  • Karthigesan Arasu
  • Kenyan Student Assn.
  • Korean Students' Assn.
  • Rainbow Pride Mosaic (LGBTTQ)
  • Malaysian & Singapore Students' Assn.
  • Metis University Students' Assn.
  • Mexican &Latin American Cultural Society
  • Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program
  • Nepali Students' Assn.
  • Nigerian Students' Assn.
  • Pakistan Students Assn.  
  • Palestinian Assn. of Manitoba
  • Photo Club
  • Polish Students' Assn
  • Punjabi Dance Group
  • Vietnamese Student Assn
  • Russian Students' Assn.
  • Sikh Students Assn
  • Sri Lankan Students' Assn.
  • Ukrainian Students' Assn
  • UofM Car Club
  • UofM Food Club
  • Zambian Students' Assn

 

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING STUDENT GROUPS

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/undergraduate_studies/ugs_studentgroups.html