Graduate student orientation
Get an introduction to Graduate Studies with helpful information provided by the Dean, Security Services, and the UMGSA and HSGSA team. A variety of workshops will also be offered throughout the day.
Fall 2025 Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation workshops will be held on August 26th at the Fort Garry Campus and August 27th on the Bannatyne Campus.
Fort Garry Campus Schedule for August 26, 2025:
| Time | Location | Workshop |
| 9:30am - 12:00pm (lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm is Included with registration) | Robert B.Shultz Theatre | Welcome from the Dean, Security Services, Indigenous Graduate Student Success Coordinator and the UMGSA/HSGSA Executive |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Robert B. Shultz Theatre | Tips for completing a graduate student scholarship application |
| 1:30pm -2:30pm | Room 474, UMSU University Centre | Working with your advisor |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Room 543/544 UMSU University Centre | Understanding your rights as a graduate student |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Robert B. Schultz Theatre | Career Compass and Networking |
Bannatyne Campus Schedule for August 26, 2025:
| TIme | Location | Workshop |
| 9:30am - 12:00pm, lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm is included with registration) | Theatre B, Basic Medical Science Building | Welcome from the Dean, Security Services, Indigenous Graduate Student Success Coordinator and the UMGSA/HSGSA Executive |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Theatre B, Basic Medical Science Building | Tips for completing a graduate student scholarship application |
Summer 2025 Graduate Student Orientation Workshop
Summer 2025 Graduate Student Orientation's held on May 1, 2025.
This online workshop provided important information that will aide in your transition to your Graduate Student Life at the University Manitoba. Hosted by Acting Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dr. Kelley Main.
Please see below for the slides and recording from the workshop.
Winter 2025 Graduate Student Orientation
Winter 2025 Graduate Student Orientation was held on January 9, 2025. Please see below for workshop slides.
Fall 2024 Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2024 Graduate Student Orientation was held on August 28 and August 29th. Please see below for workshop slides.
Welcome from the Dean
Fall 2024 Graduate Student Orientation Workshop Slides
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