The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
There are many ways for you to make connections at UM. Whether you are looking for other students who share your interests, are in the same academic program, or are committed to advancing similar causes, this is the place for you to connect!
Be part of a strong, vibrant and growing Indigenous community on campus. University of Manitoba Indigenous Student Association (UMISA), University of Manitoba Indigenous Student Community and Métis Student Association (MUSA) are two student led groups.
The UMSU Indigenous students’ representative can be contacted at indigenousrep@umsu.ca.
Indigenous Student Centre staff, faculty and Elders are available to support you.
Connect with other international students, and get the support you need through University of Manitoba International Student’s Organization (UMISO) and other groups.
The UMSU International students’ representative can be reached at isr@umsu.ca.
The International Centre serves is key resource and provides supports and delivers programming.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is a key contact for students who require accommodations and supports, including the peer mentor program which pairs new SAS users with experienced SAS users.
Many students balance school with caregiving, visit the Child care page for information and supports.
Visit UM’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community page to access services, find resources and connect with like-minded people and allies.
The Rainbow Pride Mosaic (RPM) is UM’s Two-Spirited, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Straight Ally resource centre that offers discussion groups, referrals, as well as programs and events through the year. Also visit the Rainbow Pride Mosaic Facebook page.
Contact UMSU’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Students’ Representative at lgbttqrep@umsu.ca.
The Out There Winnipeg (OTW) provides a healthy, inclusive, accessible and safe space for adult folks of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies to meet, socialize, be active and have fun! Our sport and recreation activities include both cooperative and competitive environments that cater to everyone regardless of experience or skill level.
Follow Out There Winnipeg on Instagram or send an email to info@outtherewinnipeg.ca for questions and to stay up-to-date.
Rainbow Alliance for Men is a place for all gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer, and questioning men who are 18+ to come together in a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment. We gather every 1st and 3rd Sunday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30-9pm either on Zoom or at the Cube, a building located next to the Rainbow Resource Centre.
Follow the Rainbow Alliance for Men on Facebook page and the Rainbow Alliance for Men Instagram to stay up-to-date or send an email to ram@rainbowresourcecentre.org for questions.
The University of Manitoba Black Students' Union (UMBSU) was created with 4 main purposes in mind:
UMBSU can be contacted at umbsu@umsu.ca and follow UMBSU on Instagram for programming updates and to get involved.
The UM Black Alliance (UMBA) is a community support group that coordinates and promotes Black History Month events; addresses challenges and continues to honour and remember the important history, people and experiences of Black communities in February and throughout the year.
The Women’s Centre provides a safe space for women on campus to work, share and learn together.
The UMSU Women’s Students’ Representative contact is womensrep@umsu.ca, or you can follow the Women's Centre Instagram.
The Interfaith Student Coalition is a body of students, representing diverse world-views and spiritual traditions, committed to the value of engaging with people of contrasting beliefs and religious backgrounds, helping to create a more inclusive pluralistic society. Contact the University’s Spiritual Care coordinator, at spiritualcare@umanitoba, for more information on coalition planned student events and student groups represented.
There are countless clubs on campus for students with common interests ranging from a hobby or social cause, to religion or culture, and more. See below for a directory of recognized student clubs.
UMSU recognizes that student clubs play an important role in the student experience at the University of Manitoba. For this reason, UMSU offers supports to recognized student groups including office spaces, equipment rentals, meeting space, funding, and more.