Students chatting at the Welcome to the herd event.

Fall orientation

Events

Arriving on campus

Whether you are walking, wheeling, driving or bussing, UM promotes sustainable transportation options to and on our campuses. 

Learn more about Getting Here

If you are driving to campus, please follow the signage to the B-Lot parking lot (google maps link). Parking will be availble in B-lot for all Welcome to the Herd guests from 3:00 p.m. onwards.

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity. Accessibility accommodations and/or disability related supports are available for all events. Contact student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca or call 204-474-7423.

Campus tours

Tour the whole Fort Garry campus or specific buildings. Find the tour that's right for you, login to UMConnect and register today!

Location: 225 UMSU University Centre

Campus tours available through July and August for new UM students. Registration is through UMConnect, the UM experiential learning, career and event portal for students.

To register:

  1. Select the tour you want to attend.
  2. A new tab will open to log you into UMConnect
  3. Enter your UM Email and password (if you do not have your email address yet, follow the steps on the Claim ID page).
  4. Click the blue 'Register for this event' button.

Prospective students considering UM can check out these in-person and virtual tour options with Student Recruitment.

Summer skill building

Opportunities offered by different offices and faculties to help you develop specific skills in preparation for your first year at UM.

UM Essentials

UM Essentials, along with other orientation activities, is intended to help you prepare for your studies at the University of Manitoba.

2025/26 course will open Tuesday, July 15, 2025!

Once you’ve accepted your offer, registered for your classes and claimed your UM Net ID, it’s time to complete UM Essentials! This valuable resource introduces you to the supports and opportunities available to UM students. By completing UM Essentials, you will:

  • Gain a basic understanding of the campus layout and important locations;
  • Gain experience with UMLearn, the course management system at UM;
  • Learn about the ‘university learning environment’ and know what your professors will expect from you in your courses;
  • Learn about key support services available to students and how to access them;
  • Find out how to get involved in the UM campus community;
  • Understand the rights and responsibilities that you have a student.

All new students are expected to complete UM Essentials and will be enrolled automatically once registered in Fall/Winter courses. Enrollment in UM Learn occurs weekly on Tuesday, beginning July 14, 2025.

Students will receive amessage in via their @myumanitoba.ca email account once enrolled in the course.

Our sponsors

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors!
Your support helps to welcome new UM students to our campuses and set them up for success as they start their studies at UM.

More important resources for your first year

Questions about any Fall Orientation programming? Connect via email.

Orientation Team
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB Canada