Open House

Thursday, February 19, 2026 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time - Canada CST) 
In-person event: UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry campus

Attend presentations and tours, explore our academic programs, and connect with UM representatives.

REGISTER AS A SCHOOL GROUP

REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL

Winter Open House Event Poster (PDF)

Presentation & Tour Schedule (PDF)

Can’t attend in-person? Join us for our Winter Virtual Open House on Monday, February 23 from 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Please note: this event is intended for future undergraduate students. Students seeking information about graduate programs (Masters/PhD) are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for more information.

Win a $3,000 tuition prize! Grade 12 students – attend our Winter Open House on Feb. 19 for a chance to win a $3,000 tuition prize to be applied to your 2026-2027 University of Manitoba tuition fees! Some conditions apply, winner will be contacted following the Feb. 19 event.

Our Winter Open House is a come-and-go style event: come anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19 and attend what you wish from our schedule of presentations and tours.

INFORMATION VILLAGE -- 2nd floor, UMSU University Centre: 
Explore UM faculties, programs and services in our information village, open throughout the event. Browse over 60 info booths and meet with program advisors, staff and current students. All UM faculties and academic programs are represented, as are most major campus service providers.

PRESENTATIONS -- 1st floor, UMSU University Centre: 
Choose what to attend from our schedule of activities offered throughout the day. To be brought to your choice of presentation, meet at the departure station for your chosen activity on the 1^st floor of University Centre at the posted time.

Presentation and Tour Schedule (PDF)

Watch recorded presentations, on-demand: Visit our Video Library to browse available videos.

TOURS -- Engineering and Information Technology Complex Atrium: 
Attend general campus tours, residence tours, Active Living Centre tours, and tours of Migizii Agamik and the Indigenous Student Centre, offered throughout the day. To go on a tour, meet at the departure station for your chosen tour in the Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Atrium at the posted time. See the Presentation and Tour Schedule (PDF) for tour times. While walk-ups are welcome, school groups are encouraged to pre-register groups of students for specific general campus tour times when registering.

Presentation and Tour Schedule (PDF)

Explore our campus, on-deman: Use our 360° Virtual Tour to explore classrooms, labs and other facilities we can’t show on general tours. You can also explore campus on your own time using UM's Self-Guided Walking Tour.

 360° Virtual Tour

Self-Guided Walking Tour

PARKING AND BUSES: 
Free parking is provided for buses and guest vehicles in the Q student parking lot on the north side of campus, buses are also encouraged to drop off and pick up students here. From Q lot, follow the posted signs to University Centre for the event, it's an approx. 5 minute walk from the parking area to University Centre. 

Parking Map and Instructions

ACCESSIBILITY: 
UM strives to provide an accessible environment for all students and visitors. If you have accessibility needs and/or require specific assistance while on campus, please contact our team in advance of your visit by email at student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca or by phone at +1-204-474-8808.

Questions about this event? 
Contact our team: student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca.

Monday, February 23, 2026  
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time - Canada CST, check local time zone)  
Online event 

Register Now | Login to Virtual Open House

Event Poster (PDF)

Grade 12 students: register and attend our Virtual Open House on Feb. 23 for a chance to win a $1,000 CDN tuition prize, to be applied to your 2026-2027 UM tuition fees! No entry required, simply attend our Feb. 23 event for your chance to win. 

EXPLORE UM PROGRAMS  
Register to receive continuing on-demand access to the virtual UM expo, featuring information booths for all UM programs and major services. You can also view presentation recordings in our video library. 

CHAT LIVE WITH UM REPRESENTATIVES  
Chat with UM representatives for answers to all your questions during live event hours on Monday, February 23. The following areas are represented with chat booths:

• Ask Us Anything
• Indigenous Community
• Admissions
• Financial Aid and Awards
• University 1 / First Year Centre
• Career Services
• International Centre
• Student Residences

WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL TOURS  
Join us for live presentations and virtual tours on Mon. Feb. 23. Full schedule below, please note all times listed are in Central Standard Time (CST) - check local time zone for exact times in your region.

Questions about this event?  
Please contact our team for more information: student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca.

Faculties and academic programs

Services and supports