Campus Services > Advisory and Support

Student Advocacy
519 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-7423
Fax: (204) 474-7567
Email: student_advocacy@umanitoba.ca

The office of Student Advocacy provides confidential centralized services for receiving student complaints and grievances.

This centre serves as a general information source for students regarding their rights and responsibilities. Students are assisted in the resolution of any problems or concerns resulting from academic and/or discipline decisions. Students are advised of policies and procedures to follow, both informally and formally via appeals. Where appropriate, referrals will be made to other campus resources.


Disability Services
155 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-6213
TTY: (204) 474-9790
Fax: (204) 261-7732
Email: disability_services@umanitoba.ca

Disability Services helps to arrange accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Manitoba. Any student with a disability can access services through our office.  Students with chronic, hearing, learning, injury- related, mental health, medical, physical, or visual disabilities are eligible.  Students with temporary disabilities, such as sprains and breaks, are also eligible to use our services.


International Centre for Students (ICS)
541 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-8501
Fax: (204) 474-7562
Email: ics@cc.umanitoba.ca

ICS provides a variety of pre-arrival and post-arrival services and programs to international students at the University of Manitoba. ICS organizes various interactive and informative workshops to help raise students' and Canadians' awareness of adjustment issues.

International Student Advisors are able to help students with any difficulties that they may be having at the university, with their permit and/or visa, or obtaining necessary documents. The Off-Campus Work Permit Project Coordinator can determine if a student is eligible for an Off-Campus Work Permit and can assist with the processing of the application. ICS also helps students get the information they need. Shortly after a student receives their admission letter, ICS will contact them with useful information about ICS programs and services, coming to Winnipeg, and finding a place to live.


Aboriginal Student Centre
537 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-8850
Fax: (204) 275-3142
Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960
Email asc@umanitoba.ca

The Aboriginal Student Centre is dedicated to the creation of an educational environment that includes the affirmation of Aboriginal cultures, values, languages, history, and way of life by virtue of increasing the knowledge foundation offered at the University of Manitoba. The Aboriginal Student Centre provides student support in a manner consistent with the culture and values of Aboriginal Peoples for the purpose of increasing/enhancing the accessibility for, and retention of Aboriginal students. The Aboriginal Student Centre is open to all Aboriginal students, regardless of origin (First Nations non-status, Inuit and Metis). We provide support and assistance for physical, personal, cultural, and academic needs, including the transition to the university and/or the city/province/country.


Student Counselling and Career Centre
474 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-8592
Fax: (204) 474-7558
Email: lindenna@cc.umanitoba.ca

Getting through university poses many difficult challenges. Many students experience stress due to the adjustments required by their studies and the multiple roles in their lives. Common issues students identify are feeling worried, anxious or depressed, having relationship problems or underachievement in their studies. Counselling is available for supportive or problem-solving assistance for academic, vocational, emotional, personal, or social concerns. Counsellors help explore these issues and assist students to work toward achieving the goals they have set for themselves. Most students can benefit from seeing a counsellor at some point in their university experience.

The Student Counselling Centre offers individual, couple or family counselling in individual and groups formats. The professional staff has a variety of backgrounds including Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Social Work.


Peer Advisors
150 University Centre
Tel: (204) 474-6696
E-mail: peer@umsu.ca

Peer Advisors are students helping students at the University of Manitoba. We are an approachable and confidential resource for students who have questions, need to talk with someone about personal issues, want information on different issues or topics, or have academic questions or concerns. Peer Advisors are:

• Supportive listeners
• Campus connectors
• Skilled presenters
• Friendly students
  
  

All services are confidential and are available to all student members of the university community at no charge.


U of M Food Bank
518 University Centre
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm (during regular session)
Tel: (204) 474-9850
E-mail: foodbank@cc.umanitoba.ca

The University of Manitoba Food Bank is committed to providing quality, accessible food for students needing assistance. The Food Bank is a joint program between the University of Manitoba, through the Office of Student Affairs and the University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU). The Food Bank is meant to supplement the needs of students and is dedicated to providing a confidential and respectful service for students.

Students wishing to use the food bank must first go to the Financial Aid and Awards Office - 422 University Centre, and from there are directed to the food bank on the fifth floor of University Centre. Anyone with questions may call the Financial Aid and Awards Office at 474-8197 or the UMSU Director of Student Affairs at 474-6524


Bison Grocery Run
Sat & Sun: 12pm-3:30pm (regular session only!)
Tel: (204) 474-6822

The Bison Grocery Run is a service offered to students requiring groceries on the weekend. A free shuttle runs between University Centre and Superstore (on Bison Drive) each on Saturday and Sunday between 12-3:30pm. Students can just show up and hop a ride to get groceries and a ride back to University Centre.