Future Students

Your Student Services

As a student at The University of Winnipeg you'll have access to a variety of free student services that are there to support you in your studies. These supports are available from the day you're accepted to the day you graduate. No matter what the problem or concern, there is always someone to help. One number connects you to all services:  204.779.UWIN (8946).

Academic Advising

If you need help planning your program of study, choosing classes, or interpreting regulations and requirements, our team of Academic Advisors is available to assist you.

Aboriginal Student Services Centre

The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) builds bridges between students' cultural and personal backgrounds and the culture of the University. All Aboriginal (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) students have access to supports including mentorship, tutoring and elder services.

Adult Learner Services

If you are over the age of 21, The University of Winnipeg's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition and Adult Leaner Services can help you explore and achieve your educational goals. We can work to assess the knowledge and skills you have gained through education, work, and life experience, and apply those credentials towards admissions to The University of Winnipeg. To lean more about the services offered for Adult Learners, visit adultleaner.uwinnipeg.ca or contact Barb Read, Coordinator at b.read@uwinnipeg.ca

Career Services

We offer assistance with career planning, and help with resumes, interviews, and the job search process.  Watch for our Career Fair in January and other events held throughout the academic year.  Check out the job postings on the website. For details, see Career Services, call 204.779.UWIN (8946), or email careers@uwinnipeg.ca

Counselling Services

The university experience will provide you with many opportunities for growth and change. While many of these opportunities can be very exciting, some can be confusing or overwhelming. Our Counselling Services can provide personal support when you need it.  To make an appointment to see a counsellor, please call 204.786.9231.

Accessibility Services and Resource Centre

Assistance and academic accommodations, including access to adaptive equipment and software, are available to students with disabilities. If you have a physical or learning disability, please call with inquiries and make an appointment with Accessibility Services at 204.779.UWIN (8946).

Free Tutoring

The Centre for Academic Writing, located on the third floor of Graham Hall, offers free tutoring in writing and supports The Learning Centre, which offers free tutoring in math, chemistry, and physics. For more information, or to book an appointment, call 204.786.9129 or email cawtutor@uwinnipeg.ca.

International Student Services

If you are a student from outside of Canada, International Student Services will provide you with a wide range of services, fun events and informative workshops to attend throughout the year. For more information, email iss@uwinnipeg.ca.

The University of Winnipeg Bookstore

The Bookstore is your one-stop shop for everything: textbooks, reference materials, school supplies, and student- priced software. The Bookstore also carries a variety of cool UWinnipeg clothing and souvenirs. For a listing of your course textbooks and the store's hours of operation, please visit The University of Winnipeg Bookstore at the heart of campus in Centennial Hall or visit www.bookstore.uwinnipeg.ca

Student Health Plan

Through Greenshield Canada, The University of Winnipeg Students' Association administers a health plan to ensure that all students have access to coverage for dental, travel, vision, prescription drug, and related costs. For more information, call 204.786.9992 or visit http://www.theuwsa.ca/.

Centre for Distributed/Distance Learning (CDDL)

If you are studying from outside of Winnipeg, require flexibility with your on-campus schedule, or need to incorporate studying around your home and work commitments, there are alternative course delivery methods offered by the CDDL. Courses offered through various programs such as Web Based or LMS-Online can increase accessibility and make studying more convenient. For more information, contact Donna Laube at 204.786.9851 (rural Manitoba students may call collect), email d.laube@uwinnipeg.ca or visit ddl.uwinnipeg.ca