EDUCATION GUIDE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
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New Bisons are welcomed to the herd at the Welcome Day Pep Rally.
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UM's First Year Centre: Your Success Starts Here
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T he transition from high school to university can feel overwhelming. That’s why UM’s First Year Centre (FYC) is dedicated to helping first-year students build confidence and find their footing. As the only support office on campus focused entirely on first-year students, the FYC is a one-stop shop for guidance, resources and support. "We take a very holistic approach to student success. What works for one student may not work for another, so individual needs are top of mind as we explore options with students," explains Liza Haines, First Year Centre Academic advising lead. While staff are available to assist students, the goal is to empower students toward independence. “We aren’t here to simply tell students what to do; instead, we help them understand their options and guide their decision-making without being directive,” she adds. The FYC provides online resources, including the New Student Checklist, First Year Planning Guide, FAQs and the Get Ready
“Orientation is not an event but a process that spans over time,” says Ali Wood-Warren, director of student transitions and success at UM. Events like Preparing for University (through May), Get Ready to Register (through June) and Ready to Roam (July 30) introduce students to academic life and the campus environment. Students learn about course registration, financial aid and even attend mini lectures. “We want students to become comfortable on campus by exploring places and spaces relevant to them. We want them to feel that it’s not ‘the’ campus—it’s ‘their’ campus,” Wood-Warren says. Next are Prep Week (August 26–27) and Welcome Day (September 2). Prep Week helps students get student cards, transit passes and textbooks while attending skill-based sessions. Welcome Day includes faculty and Homeroom sessions, a Pep Rally and a carnival to build excitement.
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to Register series, all available at umanitoba.ca/firstyear. Parents and supporters can follow @umfirstyearcentre on Instagram to stay informed and help guide conversations at home. ORIENTATION IS A PROCESS, NOT AN EVENT UM offers a comprehensive orientation program that begins in May and continues into the Fall Term.
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RWB SCHOOL ARTISTIC FACULTY WITH RECREATIONAL DIVISION STUDENTS; PHOTO BY MICHELLE BLAIS
Access Program building community students. Students must be fully qualified for admission to the University of Manitoba. The Access team is committed to creating pathways for student success. They ap- proach learning from a wholistic perspec- tive, respecting the diversity inherent in Access’s community of learners.
The Access Program at the University of Manitoba was created for students who have traditionally faced barriers to post-secondary education. For 50 years, the program has supported hundreds of students to achieve degrees in sciences, health sciences, liberal arts and fine arts. These students have built careers as doc- tors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, respi- ratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, teachers, social work- ers and lawyers. We couldn’t be prouder of these valuable members of our society. The Access Program accepts applications from all students and priority of accep- tance is given to Indigenous, residents from northern and remote communities, newcomers and financially compromised
Submit your application to join the Access Program by May 1 each year and begin your educational journey at the University of Manitoba with our support.
Umanitoba.ca/access-program
SUPPLIED PHOTO Students get hands-on experience in labs to help them prepare for their future career.
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