Orientation Volunteers and new students walking on campus during Orientation.

Preparing for University

Sunday, May 5, 2024
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time)
UMSU University Centre – Fort Garry Campus

Register now*   2024 Program (PDF)

*Future UM students need to log into their application portal to register for the event.

Please note: this event is intended for FALL 2024 UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS, as well as parents and supporters. Students must have submitted an application for Fall 2024 admission to attend.

Schedule and programming

Preparing for University is a come-and-go style event, you are not required to attend all sessions and tours offered. Attend what you wish, when you wish from the options below.

Presentations

PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY (30 minutes)

Join experts from the First Year Centre to learn about the next steps you need to take before starting your first day of classes.

Presentation times: 1:15 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm

 

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR UNIVERSITY (20 minutes)

Are you still wondering how to finance your university studies? If so, join us in Marshall McLuhan Hall for a short overview of funding options such as scholarships and loans.

Presentation times: 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm

Information Fair

Connect 1:1 with representatives from your intended program and across the UM community.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) -- 2nd floor, UMSU University Centre (Zone 1)

On-going throughout the event: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Campus tours

Go on a 30-min. guided walking tour of our beautiful Fort Garry campus. Residence tours are also available for students interested in on-campus housing.

Location: UMSU University Centre patio (Zone 4)
*Rain location: 1st floor, UMSU University Centre

Tours offered every 30 minutes: 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm

Explore campus on your own time: take a self-guided walking tour of the Fort Garry campus or get an inside look at faculty buildings, classrooms, labs and more with our immersive 360° Virtual Tour.

Self-Guided Walking Tour  360° Virtual Tour

Residence Tours

Go on a 30-min. guided tour of our Pembina Hall and Mary Speechley Hall student residences.

Location: UMSU University Centre patio (Zone 5)
*Rain location: 1st floor, UMSU University Centre

Tour times: 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm

Full schedule by time

Time Title Zone
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Information Fair - on-going 1
1:00 p.m. Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
2
5
1:15 p.m. Preparing for University 3
1:30 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
Residence Tour
3
2
4
4
2:00 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
3
2
4
2:15 p.m. Residence Tour 4
2:30 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
3
2
4
3:00 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
Residence Tour
3
2
4
4
3:30 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
3
2
4
3:45 p.m. Residence Tour 4
4:00 p.m. Preparing for University
Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
3
2
4
4:30 p.m. Financial Planning for University
Campus Tour
2
4

 

ASL interpretation is available by request for this event. Please contact us if you require this or other accessibility accommodations.

CHECK-IN TO WIN!
Scan the QR code on your event program once you've arrived to UMSU University Centre for a chance to win one of three $1,000 tuition prizes, to be applied to your 2024-25 UM tuition fees!*
*Winners will be contacted after the event, some conditions apply.

Getting to campus

Free event parking is located in Q lot, located on the north side of campus. Follow the posted signage from Q lot to UMSU University Centre to check in for the event.

Parking map

Most parking lots are available to park for free on Sunday, May 5, excluding 24-hour reserved zones. Paid parking is also available in the University Centre parkade.

 

Contact Us

Student Recruitment
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204-474-8808