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The University of Winnipeg

Schedule for First Year Orientation

Fall 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Check-in 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.)
Duckworth Centre

Check-in at Duckworth Centre – 8:15 – 8:45 a.m.

  • Receive a First-Year Resource Guide.
  • Pick up your free UWinnipeg t-shirt!

Agenda – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Welcome and greetings by:

  • Jino Distasio, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
  • Pavlina Radia, Provost and Vice-President, Academic
  • Travis Greene, Associate Vice-President, Student Engagement

Orientation Program:

  • How to start University successfully
  • Becoming involved in campus life
  • Presentation by the UWinnipeg Wesmen
  • Sources of information on campus
  • Break
  • Class photo
  • Presentation by the UWinnipeg Students’ Association
  • Campus resources and supports
  • Tips for academic success
  • Door prizes

Lunch – 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon in the RecPlex – 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.

  • Pick-up your pre-ordered student ID card
  • Take a Campus Tour
  • Participate in Games & Activities
  • Attend Parents Presentation – 12:45-1:15 p.m., Duckworth Gym 

New Student To-Do List for Fall 2026

Check Box Pay your fees by September 24, 2026  - see payment options.
Check Box Order your Student ID Card - please see Student ID Card.
Check Box If you need confirmation of enrolment for an RESP, see Enrolment Confirmation.
Check Box Purchase textbooks at the Bookstore
Check Box Book a meeting with an Academic Advisor if you have questions about degree/program planning or course selection - see Academic Advising
Check Box Learn to use the Library by watching the Library Video tutorials
Check Box Find out more about Academic Integrity