The Global Welcome Centre for Immigrants and Refugees
Welcome!
The Centre, established in September 2007 helps immigrants and refugees with language barriers between them and post-secondary education and offers advice on how pursue a university degree or diploma here in Manitoba.
Our Mission
- To offer programs that assist immigrants and refugees with their transition into post-secondary education by offering language and learning services.
- To be a resource for the language and support needs of immigrants and refugees enrolled in post-secondary.
- To advise immigrants and refugees on how to access and succeed in post-secondary education.
- To educate post-secondary staff and student bodies about language and learning issues pertaining to immigrants and refugees, multiculturalism and diversity.
Our Programs and Services
- Computer Classes
- Immigrant Access Advisor
- University Preparation Program for Immigrants
- Bridge-to-University Program
- Mentoring and Tutoring Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
To access our programs and services immigrants and refugees living in Manitoba should provide one of the following documents:
- Permanent resident status
- Canadian citizenship
- Refugee claimant status (proof of claim filed with the Immigrant Refugee Board)
- Provincial Nominee status (Letter of Approval from the Province)
Contact Us
- Visit: 511 Ellice Ave, 1st Floor, Room 1E04
- Phone: 204.258.2946
- Fax: 204.786.7803
- Email: globalwelcomecentre@uwinnipeg.ca
Our Funders and Partners
- Manitoba Labour & Immigration (The Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program)
- Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism & Sport
- Public Health Agency of Canada
University of Winnipeg Student Services
- Admission
- PLAR - Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
- Tuition Bursary Program 2008-2009
- Disability Services Resource Centre
- Counselling and Career Services
- English Language Program
- International Student Services
- The Tutoring Centre
- The Global College
- Academic Advising
- The Centre for Academic Writing
- Financial Aid
- Aurora Family Therapy
- University of Winnipeg Student Association
- Wesmen Athletics
- Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre
- You of W Where you matter most