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.
January 13 -2026 -Winter Graduate Student Orientation
Winter Orientation workshops for graduate students will be offered on January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 Morning Workshop:
9:30am -12:00pm - MPR, UMSU Universitiy Centre
Welcome from the Dean will include presentations by Dr. Kelley Main, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the UMGPS and HSGSA, and security services
Register Here - this session will include lunch
January 13, 2026 Afternoon Workshops:
1:00pm -2:00pm - Understanding your rights as a graduate student
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Writing at the Graduate Level
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Working with your advisor
2:30 - 3:00pm - Navigating Your Career & Planning for Success
Fall 2025 Graduate Student Orientation
Links to the workshop slides will be updated throughout the next few weeks.
Slides from the Fall 2025 Workshop Presentations:
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.
Helpful Information
Welcome from the Dean
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