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. Full schedule to be released in February 2026.

REGISTER AS A SCHOOL GROUP

REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL

Winter Open House Event Poster (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. Full schedule to be released in February 2026.

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 presentations, offered throughout the day. To be brought to your choice of presentation, meet at the departure station for your chosen presentation on the 1^st floor of University Centre at the posted time. To view the full schedule of presentations being offered, please see the event program (coming Feb. 2026).

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 or Active Living Centre tours, 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 your event program for tour times (coming Feb. 2026). While walk-ups are welcome, school groups are encouraged to pre-register groups of students for specific tour times when registering.

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Explore campus virtually: Use our 360° Virtual Tour to explore classrooms, labs and other facilities we can’t show on general tours.

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 

Registration will open in January 2026. 

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 representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and Awards, and more for answers to all your questions during live event hours on Mon. Feb. 23. 

WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL TOURS  
Join us for live presentations and virtual tours on Mon. Feb. 23. Full schedule to be released in January 2026. 

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

Virtual Open House Webinars (November 2025 event)

Faculties and academic programs

Services and supports

Volunteer roles include: 

• Campus tour guide – take a group of 15-20 future students on a 30-45 minute guided campus tour. Script and training provided.
• Meeter and greeter – help guests find their way around open house and get to the activities they are interested in.
• Presentation leader – accompany groups of future students to and from presentations occurring around campus, and record attendance statistics. 

Volunteer benefits include: 

• Service hours toward recognition on your Experience Record as a UM Volunteer Program (UMVP) participant.
• Free breakfast and lunch provided.
• Great prize draws, including a $200 BookStore shopping spree just for campus tour guides!
• Meet new friends and give back to the university community over Reading Week. 

Volunteer requirements: 

• Sign up through the UM Volunteer Program.
• Must be available to volunteer from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Thurs. Feb. 19.
• Attend event specific training on Feb. 12,13, or 17 (multiple sessions offered).
• Must be a current UM student enrolled in an undergraduate program to participate.
• Must meet the conditions of the UM Volunteer Program to participate and earn service hours for Experience Record recognition.
• Must be friendly, outgoing and approachable and prepared to speak with high school students, parents, teachers, and UM staff.

Sign up to volunteer: UM Volunteer Program application 

For more information about volunteering, please contact the UM Volunteer Program team at: volunteer@umanitoba.ca.