Faculty of Arts

Student experience

The Faculty of Arts invites you to take advantage of the wide-ranging supports and opportunities available to you throughout your degree program. Achieve success with the help of academic advisors and student awards and funding. Broaden your learning experience through co-op programs, exchange opportunities and participation in student clubs and student research.

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  • Student opportunity: 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Youth Capacity-Building Training & Model APEC

    July 3-4, 2025
    Taipei, Taiwan

    Application deadline: 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025
    Completed applications to be sent to Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca. 

    On behalf of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE), the University of Manitoba has been invited to nominate one student to the above scholarship (plus a first runner up as a backup). The successful applicant will learn from policy makers, experts, and students from around the world. Up to two Canadian students may be selected. 

    Eligibility:

    • Current undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Arts
    • 18 to 35 years of age
    • Canadian citizen
    • Knowledge of or strong interest in international affairs (especially APEC)
    • Ideally does not hold citizenship or the right of abode in any parts of Asia

    Review the application instructions, costs and timeline below. 

     

Application instructions

  1. Provide your updated resume.
  2. Provide a copy of your most recent transcript. 
  3. Provide a letter of intent (maximum 600 words) Explain why you should be nominated; why you are interested; your international experience if any, or the lack of international experience and why; and whether you have the right to abode in any countries in Asia – if the answer is yes, please provide the name of the country).
  4. Provide proof of Canadian citizenship (ideally a current passport that does not expire on/before January 6, 2026 – i.e. valid for at least six months after the trip).
  5. Email all required documents to Kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
  6. Ensure you have a valid Canadian passport if you are awarded the scholarship. Please note it takes approximately 20 days to obtain a passport. The University of Manitoba cannot influence the duration of a passport application.
  7. Be prepared to finance the trip first as you will only receive reimbursement when you arrive in Taiwan. If you choose to arrive early or stay behind, you are expected to finance the extra stay. The funder will not be responsible for the extra stay.
  8. After participating in the event, you will provide a write-up of your experience and at least two photos within 60 days upon your return. The materials may be used in relevant student newsletters and the various UM social media platforms to encourage international experimental learning.  

Selection

The University of Manitoba can nominate one student and one runner up. Should the University of Manitoba be awarded a spot, and should the nominee be unable to travel for any reason, the other student (i.e. the runner up) can receive the scholarship instead.

Timeline

  • May 23, 2025 (1:00 pm): Internal deadline.
  • May 30, 2025: Student will be informed if their application has been shortlisted.
  • On or before June 13, 2025: Student will be notified the results of their application.
  • Travel date: Student should plan to leave Canada on/before July 1, 2025. The student must arrive by July 2 as the event starts on July 3. 

What does the scholarship cover?

  • One round-trip economy class ticket to and from Taipei (the selected participant must purchase economy class air tickets at their own expense first. Reimbursement will be made in New Taiwan Dollars, based on the exchange rate on the day of purchase, upon the student's arrival in Taipei, with submission of the e-ticket, original boarding pass, and a photocopy of the student's Canadian passport). The funder will cover up to NTD70,000 (approximately CAD3,000) for the ticket. 
  • Three (3) nights of accommodation (July 2 to July 5 only).
  • Breakfast and lunch during the event (July 3 to July 4). 
  • All other expenses are the responsibility of the student. 
     

Important travel information for students

  • Please refer to Travel Risk Resources before you travel.
  • Utilize the Registration of Canadians Abroad services before traveling.
  • As the scholarship does not cover everything, students must be mindful of their ability to support themselves financially. 
  • A Canadian citizen should not need to apply for a visa in advance. The information was provided by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ottawa.

Student supports

We can help you at every step of your journey. Here are resources to navigate the academic, financial and personal aspects of life in the Faculty of Arts.

Academic advising

Our Arts Academic Advisors are your primary resource for degree planning. Both Canadian and international students can contact us for:

  • degree planning
  • declarations and program changes
  • confirming graduation requirements
  • a program status check using UM Achieve, our degree audit software
  • information about a wide variety of helpful campus resources

Many of your requests may require a form to be completed for action to be taken. Please refer to Student forms for forms you can submit by email.

Contact Arts Advising Services

Book an appointment

In-person drop-in (currently on campus) In-person drop-in (not yet on campus) 

Phone: 204-474-9100 Email: arts.inquiry@umanitoba.ca Chat now 

Our normal hours of operation for in-person, phone and online services are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Email

In your email, be sure to include your first and last name, UM student number and a detailed description of your question(s) to provide us with as much information as possible to assist you. Please review the university's suggestions on email etiquette.

Drop-in and pre-booked appointments

  • You can join the in-person drop in queue or book a future appointment by clicking the appropriate button above, using the kiosk outside of our office (134 Fletcher Argue) or scanning the QR code posted around campus.
  • The drop-in queue allows you to reserve a place in line to meet with one of our staff same-day for in-person assistance.
  • Once in the queue, you will be notified via text message and/or email of your place in line, your expected wait time and when to arrive to the office.
  • If you are booking a same-day drop-in meeting and are not yet on campus, select the "not yet on campus" button and when you arrive on campus text 2 to confirm your arrival to activate your reserved spot.
  • The "book an appointment" button allows you to book an in-person, virtual or phone appointment for a future date.
  • Appointments may be limited. If you cannot find a time or type of appointment for your needs, contact us by email or phone and we will assist you.

 

Important note regarding 2025/26 course registration: 

Due to the time-sensitive nature of registration, we advise all students to use UM Achieve as your first resource for course selection and planning.

  • If you are uncertain on how to read or interpret your audit, please review the Faculty of Arts UM Achieve Guidelines.
  • If you have questions about the courses listed in your audit, email your specific questions to an Arts advisor for review and response.
  • Contacting our office by phone or chat may help you to understand your audit results without the need to await a full program check.

UM Achieve includes many, but not all, Faculty of Arts programs. Students who cannot use UM Achieve, will need to use the Academic Calendar or have an email consult with an Arts Advisor.

Specifically, the following student types cannot use UM Achieve due to system limitations:

  • Students admitted as second degree
  • Students in the Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies degree (BAIS)
  • Students in any Double General, Advanced or Honours degrees

If your program is not in UM Achieve, please identify this in your email's subject line to allow for the most efficient response time.

For more advising options, refer to UM-wide Academic advising.

Career options

Tap into the faculty’s resources to help you plan your career and connect with employers through career fairs and job postings.

Explore your career options with Career Compass

Map out your career pathway from the start of your academic journey. If you are undecided about a career or would like to start planning for your chosen occupation, you can contact the Career Services Centre for help.

Get involved

Explore ways to connect with Arts and the student community while completing your degree. Enrich your University experience by getting involved with a student group, student leadership, volunteer work, student council, advocacy and governance or research.

Faculty of Arts student groups

Gain a sense of community by joining an Arts student group or club in your department or program. Practice your language skills, learn about different cultures, gain professional insights and graduate school tips, form study groups and increase your social network with other students. 

Would you like to connect with a student group or do you have questions about a student group? Reach out to the Arts Student Body Council.

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    • Anthropology Students' Association
    • Classics Students' Collective
    • Economics Society Student Group
    • English, Film, & Theatre Students’ Association
    • German Student's Association
    • History Students Association (undergraduate)
    • Icelandic Student Society
    • Labour Studies Students Association
    • Linguistic–ISH – Linguistics Integrated Student Hub
    • Linguistics Graduate Students' Association
    • Philosophy and Ethics Centre Student Associations
    • Polish Students' Association
    • Undergraduate Political Studies Students' Association
    • Undergraduate Psychology Students Association
    • Graduate Association of Students of Psychology
    • Sociology and Criminology Association of Students
    • Spanish Club
    • Ukrainian Students' Association

Student forms

You can submit the following forms by email to arts.inquiry@umanitoba.ca.

To complete a fillable form, you must open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. In web browsers with a built-in PDF reader, right or secondary click the form and download it to open it in Adobe. After completing the form, save it to your computer. To submit it, email the form as an attachment.
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If you require a form that is listed on this page in an alternate format, please submit a request to arts.inquiry@umanitoba.ca.

 

Registration and course-related

Declarations and program changes

Other

Transfer credit for written English requirement

Please send the Request to evaluate transfer credit for written English requirement and appropriate course materials to english@umanitoba.ca.

Please do not submit a request if your materials do not clearly meet the requirements detailed on the form. If you have questions about submitting your request for an evaluation of the UM written English requirement, please contact the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media.

Transfer credit for Indigenous content requirement

Please send the Request to evaluate transfer credit for Indigenous Content Requirement (ICR) and appropriate course materials to Arts.Inquiry@umanitoba.ca. The evaluation criteria used by the ICR Committee can be found on page 2 of the form. 

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Contact Us

Faculty of Arts - Student Services Office
Room 134 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

arts.inquiry@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9100
Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960 ext. 9100