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                                  Greetings from                                        Important Dates
                                  Dr. James Currie                                      2021 Fall Term
                                  Interim President & Vice-Chancellor                   Sept 7      Lectures begin
                                                                                        Sept 7-20   Add/Drop Period for Fall and Fall/Winter Terms
                                                                                        Sept 20     Last day to drop a Fall or Fall/Winter Term course and receive a full
                                                                                                    tuition refund
                                                                                        Sept 21     Opt-out deadline for the UWSA’s health plan
                                                                                        Sept 23     Fall and Fall/Winter Term fees are due (see Sept. 20 for refund deadline)
                                                                                        Oct 1       In-Course Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries Fall Term
On behalf of our faculty and staff,                                                                 application deadline
welcome to The University of Winnipeg!                                                  Oct 10-16 Fall Reading Week – no classes
                                                                                        Oct 11      Thanksgiving Day - University is closed
Our campus is situated on ancestral lands, on Treaty One Territory. These lands
                                                                                        Nov 11      Remembrance Day - University is closed
are the heartland of the Métis people. UWinnipeg is located downtown in one
                                                                                        Nov 16      Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term course (without academic penalty)
of Canada’s most diverse neighbourhoods. We are proud to be a welcoming                 Dec 6       Last day of regular class schedule
community that embraces diversity and inclusion — we all benefit when learning          Dec 7       Make-up day for Remembrance Day – Thursday schedule
from one another.                                                                       Dec 9-22    Fall Term exam period
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus this fall with a combination of       Dec 24      Winter Break - University is closed until January 5
remote and in-person classes. Whatever your major, your university experience will      2022 Winter Term
guide you to be the kind of decision maker, the kind of leader that our world needs.    Jan 5     University re-opens
We have excellent professors who will go above and beyond to connect with you as        Jan 6     Lectures begin for Winter Term
you start your academic journey.                                                        Jan 6-19  Add/Drop Period for Winter Term courses
                                                                                        Jan 19    Last day to drop a Winter Term course and receive a full tuition refund
We are committed to providing you with exceptional learning opportunities,
                                                                                        Jan 20    Opt-out deadline for the UWSA’s health plan
networking, peer support, and mentorship. We provide many exciting hands-on
                                                                                        Jan 24    Winter Term fees are due (see Jan. 19 for refund deadline)
learning opportunities, from research to co-op work placements, to help you
                                                                                        Feb 1     In-Course Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries Winter Term
prepare for a rewarding career and a successful future.
                                                                                                  application deadline
Our advice to you is simple: approach the unknown with courage and curiosity.           Feb 16    Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter Term course (without academic penalty)
Step outside of your comfort zone and harness all the opportunities available to you.   Feb 20-26 Winter Reading Week - no classes
This is your time to stretch your mind and broaden your horizons.                       Feb 21    Louis Riel Day - University closed
                                                                                        Feb 28    Access your 2021 T2202 tax form through WebAdvisor
Consider joining a student group — there are more than 60 to match your
                                                                                        Mar 9     Check Webmail or WebAdvisor for Spring Term registration date/time
interests — and be open to opportunities for connecting, growing, and learning.
                                                                                        Mar 16    Last day to withdraw from a Winter Term course (without academic penalty)
As you explore all that UWinnipeg has to offer, you will develop your ability           Apr 6     Last day of regular class schedule
to collaborate with a variety of people, strengthen your leadership skills,             Apr 8-22  Fall/Winter and Winter Term exam period
and make lifelong friends.                                                              Apr 15    Good Friday – University closed

Once again: welcome to The University of Winnipeg. We are excited to meet you.          2022 Spring Term
                                                                                        May 2      Spring Term begins. Refer to the withdrawal schedule online for refund
                                                                                                   and voluntary withdrawal dates.
Located on Treaty One land in the heart of the Métis nation, UWinnipeg is a close-      May 18     Spring Term fees are due. (Refund deadlines may be prior to this date.)
knit community with a reputation for academic excellence, Indigenous inclusion,         May 23     Victoria Day - University closed
environmental commitment, small class sizes, and campus diversity.                      June       Check your Webmail or WebAdvisor for 2022/2023 registration date/time
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Campus Services and Supports                                                             Accessibility Services
                                                                                         Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations for students with
Student Services may be available remotely and/or in person —                            a wide range of disabilities and medical conditions. Services are also available
please check The University of Winnipeg website for the latest                           for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Contact Accessibility Services for
information and email or phone the departments for assistance.                           service and accommodation options.

                                                                                         1M35 (1st floor, Manitoba Hall)
                                                                                         204.779.8946
Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)
                                                                                         accessibility@uwinnipeg.ca
The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) offers a safe, friendly,                   uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility
and culturally-sensitive environment for all Indigenous students (First Nation,
Métis, and Inuit) as they pursue their academic studies at The University of Winnipeg.
                                                                                         Adult Learner Services / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A range of services including academic advising and cultural supports are available.
Email to join our newsletter mailing list and receive Zoom drop-in information.          Adult Learner Services/RPL assists with the application process and planning
                                                                                         a program of study, as well as analysis of previous education and work experience
2L01A (2nd floor, Lockhart Hall)
                                                                                         to determine if students can obtain credit for prior learning.
204.779.8946
assc@uwinnipeg.ca                                                                        Student Services Centre (1st floor, Rice Centre)
uwinnipeg.ca/assc                                                                        204.779.8946
                                                                                         adultlearners@uwinnipeg.ca
                                                                                         uwinnipeg.ca/adult-learner-services
Academic and Career Services
Academic and Career Services provides academic information about degree
                                                                                         Awards and Financial Aid Office
requirements, assists with course selection and the registration process, and supports
students with problem solving, academic appeals, student success strategies, and         The Awards and Financial Aid Office supports the access and excellence mandate
referrals to additional services. Career services for UWinnipeg students and alumni      of The University of Winnipeg through a comprehensive program of scholarships,
include career planning, job search strategies, feedback on resumes and cover letters,   awards, prizes, and bursaries. Check the website for the online application process
interview skills and preparation, as well as an annual Career Fair.                      and deadlines throughout the year.

Student Services Centre (1st floor, Rice Centre)                                         2Ri06 (2nd floor, Rice Centre)
204.779.8946                                                                             204.786.9459
Academic Advisors			advising@uwinnipeg.ca		                                              awards@uwinnipeg.ca
Career Advisors			careers@uwinnipeg.ca                                                   uwinnipeg.ca/awards
Student Success Advisors		               studentsuccess@uwinnipeg.ca
uwinnipeg.ca/academic-advising           uwinnipeg.ca/career-services                    BIPoC Lounge (UWSA)
                                                                                         The BIPoC Lounge is a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour
Access Lounge (UWSA)                                                                     to gather and find community. It is a place for students to learn and heal through their
The Access Lounge is a space on campus dedicated to students who are disabled            understandings and experiences as a BIPoC. It is a library, study, and hang-out space.
by barriers. This space is for students to study, hang out, or complete course work.     Concourse Level, Bulman Student Centre
0RM06 (Mezzanine Level, Bulman Student Centre)                                           204.786.9781
204.789.4244                                                                             bipoclounge@theuwsa.ca
accesslounge@theuwsa.ca                                                                  theuwsa.ca/bipoc-lounge
theuwsa.ca/access-lounge
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The Bookstore                                                                                  Fitness and Recreation
The University of Winnipeg Bookstore meets all of your academic needs with                     Axworthy Health & RecPlex
textbook savings programs such as rental, used books, digital, and price matching.
                                                                                               The RecPlex houses a four-lane, 60-metre sprint track, a community gym, retractable
See the website for details on each program as well as the booklist information
                                                                                               batting cages, the Thomas Sill Community Multi-Purpose Room, a dance/yoga studio,
under “Textbooks”. Order online for delivery or in-store pickup. Shop for your
                                                                                               and an underground parkade. Attend drop-in intramurals and community programs
course materials, clothing, supplies, and dorm needs.
                                                                                               like yoga and soccer leagues. Visit in person or online for the schedule.
1-471 Portage Ave (1st floor, The AnX)
                                                                                               350 Spence Street
204.258.2909
                                                                                               204.988.7634
universityofwinnipeg@bkstr.com
                                                                                               uwinnipeg.ca/recplex
uwinnipegstore.ca
                                                                                               Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services                                                              Facilities include a gym, weight room, cardio equipment, squash/racquetball/handball
Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing have access to American Sign                          courts, and saunas. Fitness classes are tailored to all skill levels.
Language-English Interpreting or Transcribing (computerized note-taking)                       1st floor, Duckworth Centre
services for lectures, labs, course-related activities, student/professor meetings,            204.786.9349
and University-sponsored activities. Call or text to arrange services.                         duckworth@uwinnipeg.ca
1M35 (1st floor, Manitoba Hall)                                                                recreationservices.uwinnipeg.ca
Phone: 204.786.9704
                                                                                               The University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Centre
Text: 204.228.0187
t.rogowski@uwinnipeg.ca                                                                        The Athletic Therapy Centre offers athletic therapy and massage therapy services
uwinnipeg.ca/accessibility                                                                     to all students. The Green Shield insurance plan, and some other insurance plans,
                                                                                               provide coverage for athletic therapy and massage therapy appointments. Athletic
Emergency Communications                                                                       therapists are experts in injuries to muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints,
                                                                                               and offer assessment and individualized rehabilitation for a wide variety of injuries.
During an emergency on campus such as a health pandemic, power outage,
blizzard, campus closure, fire, or threat of any kind, instructions will be posted on social   0D50 (Lower level, Duckworth Centre)
media and the UW Safe app. Follow @UWinnipeg on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,                  204.786.9250
and check uwinnipeg.ca. Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures, such as                athletictherapy@uwinnipeg.ca
UW evacuation routes, at uwinnipeg.ca/emergency-guidelines.                                    uwinnipeg.ca/athletic-therapy-centre

Fire, Police, and Ambulance – 911
Security Services – 6666 from University telephones
Security Services - 204.786.6666 from off-campus telephones

Academic Concerns – We are here to help!
If you are taking a little longer than you expected to adjust to university classes, if your
marks are not what you hoped, or if you are falling behind in your work, talk to your
professors and an academic or student success advisor. We can help you to problem-
solve and explore your options. Academic terms can fly by quickly, so be sure to
address your concerns and take action promptly.                                                Follow us here — @uwinnipeg
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International, Immigrant and Refugee Student Services (IIRSS)                          Rainbow Lounge (UWSA)
International, Immigrant and Refugee Student Services (IIRSS) provides a wide          The Rainbow Lounge is a safe, social space for LGBTTTIGGQQA* and allies.
range of services including academic advising; airport reception; orientation to       The centre offers free resources and acts as a referral network to the larger
UWinnipeg, Winnipeg, and Canada; immigration advising; and health insurance            Queer community.
support. Students have access to the Mentor Program for first-year students,
                                                                                       0R13 (Concourse Level, Bulman Student Centre)
the Tutor Program (first-language and English-language tutoring), and the IIRSS
                                                                                       204.786.9025      204.789.4244
Student Lounge. Social activities are also offered for International Students.
                                                                                       rainbowlounge@theuwsa.ca
491 Portage Ave (8th Floor, Rice Centre)
204.779.8946                                                                           Restaurants
iirss@uwinnipeg.ca
                                                                                       Diversity Food Services, our campus food service provider, strives to provide
uwinnipeg.ca/iirss
                                                                                       excellent food services to the students and staff of The University of Winnipeg.
                                                                                       Goals include offering wholesome, fairly-priced, ethnically-diverse food options,
Library                                                                                creating an attractive menu, and providing excellent customer service. They operate
The Library offers a wide variety of academic resources in online, multimedia,         Pangea’s Kitchen, Café Bodhi, elements – The Restaurant, The Malecón, Tony’s
and print formats. Use the online Living Room Library portal to connect with           Canteen, and dash. Place an order through the Diversity Food Services app.
Library services and resources.
                                                                                       In addition, the first floor of the Buhler Centre is home to Stella's Café & Bakery.
4th Floor, Centennial Hall

Circulation Desk     204.786.9808                 circulation@uwinnipeg.ca
Reference Desk 		                                 reference@uwinnipeg.ca
Library Systems 		                                libsystems@uwinnipeg.ca
library.uwinnipeg.ca

Mentor Program
The Mentor Program links first-year students with experienced students who
provide information and support on adapting to university. This is one way to
make connections when starting university. The Mentor Program is available to all
first-year students and second-year students are encouraged to become a mentor.

491 Portage Ave (8th Floor, Rice Centre)
204.786.9469
iirss@uwinnipeg.ca
uwinnipeg.ca/mentor

                                                                                       Sustainability at UWinnipeg

                                                                                       The UWinnipeg Sustainability Initiative is a collaboration between students, faculty,
                                                                                       and staff that works to make The University of Winnipeg more environmentally and
               Important Dates
                                                                                       socially responsible in its physical operations, its governance, and its academic life.
               Familiarize yourself with important UWinnipeg dates and deadlines
               including the last dates to drop a course and get a refund. Check the   The Campus Sustainability Office works to improve our UWinnipeg carbon footprint,
               withdrawal schedule! To avoid pulling all-nighters writing papers and   our indoor air quality, our water conservation, our alternative transportation options,
               cramming for exams, put date reminders in your phone and agenda.        our waste reduction, and much more. Check out uwinnipeg.ca/sustainability
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Security Services                                                                            Study Abroad Programs
Security Services provides a safe, secure learning, living, and working environment          The International Admissions Office coordinates exchange programs with
for University students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Services such as SafeWalk and         numerous universities around the world. This gives students the opportunity
SafeRide are offered during Fall and Winter Terms to escort students to their                to study abroad while retaining UWinnipeg student status. Check out the
bus stop, car, or home within a one-block radius of The University of Winnipeg.              website for current information.

1C33 (1st Floor, Centennial Hall)                                                            2Ri40 (2nd floor, Rice Centre)
204.786.9272 (non-emergency)                                                                 204.258.2949
security@uwinnipeg.ca                                                                        exchange@uwinnipeg.ca
uwinnipeg.ca/security                                                                        uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroad

Student Central                                                                              Study Skills Workshops
Student Central offers many services including providing answers to questions                Study Skills workshops provide practical advice and useful tips on essential
about fees/payments, student ID cards, WebAdvisor assistance, confirmation of                study skills such as note-taking, time management, and reading strategies.
enrolment letters, as well as processing major declarations, transcripts orders,             Sessions are offered during the first month of each term. Check the website
and more. Use the myVisit app to enqueue for drop-in sessions.                               for details on upcoming workshops.

Student Services Centre (1st floor, Rice Centre)                                             204.786.9257
204.779.UWIN (8946) or 1.800.956.1824 (toll-free)			                                         studentsuccess@uwinnipeg.ca
studentcentral@uwinnipeg.ca                                                                  uwinnipeg.ca/study-skills
uwinnipeg.ca/student-central

                Sexual Violence Response Team
               The University of Winnipeg's Sexual Violence Response Team (SVRT)
               coordinates services for students who have experienced or are impacted
               by sexual violence. The SVRT will work with students to provide information
about options and connect them with a range of services, including counselling, academic
supports, and other on-and-off campus resources and reporting options.

The University of Winnipeg’s Sexual Violence Policy defines sexual violence as any
sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression –
whether that act is physical or psychological in nature – that is committed, threatened,
or attempted against a person without that person’s consent.

Sexual Violence Response Team (SVRT)          204.230.6660 (daytime hours)
Sexual Violence & Human Rights Advisor        204.789.4288
                                                                                             Finding Information on the UWinnipeg Website
Campus Security                               204.786.6666 (emergency 24/7)
Campus Security                               204.786.9272 (non-emergency 24/7)              If you are not sure where to find student-related information on the University’s website,
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Program          204.786.8631 (24/7)                            go to uwinnipeg.ca and in the upper, left-hand corner, you will see a link called “Current
uwinnipeg.ca/askfirst                                                                        Students”. Click on that link to find a comprehensive listing of resources for students.
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Technology Service Desk (TSC)                                                              Wellness Centre
The Technology Service Desk offers advice and support on student-related
                                                                                           Counselling Services
technology questions.
                                                                                           Personal counselling is available to any student currently registered at The University
4C32B (4th floor, Centennial Hall)
                                                                                           of Winnipeg. Counselling at UWinnipeg is a collaborative, conversational process
204.786.9149
                                                                                           where students can address any concern, difficulty, or dilemma. Services are free
servicedesk@uwinnipeg.ca
                                                                                           of charge and confidential.
uwinnipeg.ca/tech-sector
                                                                                           1D25 (1st floor, Duckworth Centre)
                                                                                           204.779.8946
The Tutoring Centre
                                                                                           studentwellness@uwinnipeg.ca
The Tutoring Centre offers free, one-on-one, and small-group assistance                    uwinnipeg.ca/student-wellness
with writing and first-year math, statistics, science, and computer science courses.

Rooms 3G10 & 3G11 (3rd floor, Graham Hall)                                                 Women-Trans Spectrum Centre (UWSA)
204.786.9129
                                                                                           The Women-Trans Spectrum Centre is an accessible and inclusive resource centre
rhettutor@uwinnipeg.ca                mstutoring@uwinnipeg.ca
                                                                                           for women and trans students. The centre offers free resources, including condoms
tutoringcentre.uwinnipeg.ca
                                                                                           (male and female), lubricant, dental dams, pads, tampons, pregnancy tests,
                                                                                           and a lending library.
Webinar Wednesdays
                                                                                           0R12 (Concourse Level, Bulman Student Centre)
In weekly sessions via Zoom, Student Services staff share some valuable strategies and     204.786.9788
tips to help you succeed at UWinnipeg. Check the website for topics and to register.       wtsc@theuwsa.ca
uwinnipeg.ca/webinar-wednesdays                                                            theuwsa.ca/women-trans-spectrum-centre

Mobile Apps
               UWSAFE

               The University of Winnipeg’s free safety app is available for iPhone and
               Android devices! UWSafe is an essential tool that will send you important
               safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

               Ellucian Go

               Get instant access to contacts, websites, maps, as well as news and
               events happening on campus. You can also access Student Planning,
               My Courses, grades, Student Finance, and receive important notifications.

               MyVisit

               Manage your time with MyVisit! You can add yourself to the virtual
                                                                                           The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar
               queue for drop-in services with Student Central, Campus Living,             The Academic Calendar is the go-to source for all University regulations and
               and Academic and Career Services. Also, you can book appointments           requirements. View options and course descriptions required for your degree.
               with academic, student success, immigration, and career advisors.           On the UWinnipeg website — ­ click on "Current Students", then "Academic Calendar".
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Academic Integrity
The University of Winnipeg upholds principles of academic integrity and seeks        We encourage appropriate student conduct and, when necessary, we identify
to ensure that students do not commit acts of academic misconduct. We strive         and regulate student academic misconduct that infringes on the culture of
to maintain an environment in which academic integrity is understood and valued      academic integrity upon which the University is built.
and serves as the basis for student learning. It doesn’t matter whether you’re
                                                                                     The University of Winnipeg takes academic misconduct seriously and has
in a chemistry lab, working on an English essay in the library, or working online
                                                                                     tools and policies ensuring that academic integrity is maintained throughout
with a group to complete an assignment. Academic integrity is important in all
                                                                                     the institution. Consequences for academic misconduct may include loss of marks
academic departments and methods of learning.
                                                                                     on an assignment/test/exam and/or loss of marks in a course, suspension and/or
Academic misconduct for both in-person and online classes includes,                  expulsion from the University.
but is not limited to, plagiarism and cheating.

                                                                                     Tips to maintain academic integrity:
Acts of plagiarism may include, but are not limited to,
                                                                                     › Don’t wait until last minute to complete assignments.
one or more of the following:
                                                                                     › Properly cite your sources.
› Not giving recognition to the                › Not using quotation marks
  author for phrases, sentences,                 or referencing appropriately        › Express original ideas and opinions.
  thoughts, or arguments                                                             › Speak with your professors regarding expectations and requirements.
                                               › Two or more students
  incorporated into student work
                                                 submitting identical or virtually   › K
                                                                                        now University policies and regulations (Academic Calendar, Regulations
› Submitting the same work for                   identical work for evaluation         & Policies, 8a).
  evaluation to more than one                    when the work was intended
                                                                                     Rules may be different, or even contradictory, to your past experiences
  course without the consent of                  to be completed individually
                                                                                     — always double check!
  each instructor to do so

Acts of cheating may include, but are not limited to,
one or more of the following:

› Copying another person’s answer              › Obtaining a copy of the exam
                                                 or test or questions from the
› Communicating with others at a test/
                                                 exam or test before they are
  exam with the purpose of obtaining,
                                                 officially available
  exchanging, or imparting information
  related to the test                          › Purchasing essays, or other
                                                 assignments in whole or in part,
› Consulting with unauthorized sources
                                                 and submitting these works for
  to obtain assistance, including, but not
                                                 evaluation as one’s own
  limited to, written, digital, and/or other
  aids not approved by the instructor                                                Questions?
                                                                                     If you have a question, ask it! If you don’t know who to ask, start with Student
                                                                                     Central or Academic & Career Services, and they will either be able to answer
                                                                                     the question or refer you to someone who can help. There is a lot to know about
                                                                                     how things work at UWinnipeg, and we are here to help you navigate your
Follow the UWinnipeg Library — @uwpglibrary                                          educational needs and make it the best experience possible!
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Technology                                                                              UWinnipeg Students’ Association
Wi-Fi                                                                                   Established in 1972, The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA)
                                                                                        represents students at The University of Winnipeg. They provide advocacy, services,
To login to the Eduroam (education roaming) wireless network, use your
                                                                                        and support to UWinnipeg students. For more information on student rights and
WebAdvisor user ID and password. Set-up instructions for mobile devices:
                                                                                        governance, visit theuwsa.ca or follow @theuwsa on social media.
uwinnipeg.ca/uw-wireless

Webmail                                                                                 Academic Advocacy

Check your University Webmail account regularly; it’s your WebAdvisor user ID           The UWSA's academic advocacy ensures that students are treated with respect and
@webmail.uwinnipeg.ca with your WebAdvisor password. This is how the University         dignity and that the appropriate policies are followed. Your Vice-President Student
will notify you about important information such as fees owed, openings on waitlists,   Affairs can provide guidance to students through the process of academic misconduct
new sections/labs, cancellations, or other changes to courses. Use your Webmail         appeals, coursework and final-grade appeals, non-academic misconduct allegations,
account for all correspondence with your professors and other University staff.         and residence incident reports.

                                                                                        For more information: theuwsa.ca/academic-advocacy or email vpsa@theuwsa.ca
WebAdvisor

Use WebAdvisor to register for courses, update your personal contact information,       UWSA Health Plan
access your T2202 tax forms, and check your (unofficial) transcript. To change your     The UWSA Health Plan is an extended healthcare plan provided through Green Shield.
address (or phone number or email), log in to WebAdvisor, select “Current Students”,    Students taking nine (or more) credit hours in a single term and all international students
and then, under Academic Profile, select “Address Change”.                              on study terms longer than six months are automatically enrolled in the plan. Part-time;
                                                                                        PACE; self-declared First Nations, Métis, or Inuit students with Treaty coverage; and
Forgot your WebAdvisor user ID or password?                                             graduate studies students are not automatically enrolled, but are able to opt-in.
Click on “Log In” at the top of WebAdvisor, select “What’s My User ID?”                 For more information about your health plan number, benefits, opt-outs, opt-ins,
or “Forgot My Password” and follow the prompts. You’ll be asked for                     and opt-changes, please visit: theuwsa.ca/healthplan, or email the health plan
your seven-digit student number.                                                        coordinator at health@theuwsa.ca, or call 431.338.7519 or 431.374.6801

Online Courses                                                                          Peggo Cards
To access your course materials online (handouts, assignments, updates, etc.),          The U-Pass program has been suspended for the 2021–2022 academic year.
go to nexus.uwinnipeg.ca and log in with your WebAdvisor user ID and password.          theuwsa.ca/u-pass
Contact nexus@uwinnipeg.ca for assistance. For online course types,
                                                                                        Registered students can pick up a Peggo card from the Info Booth located on
see uwinnipeg.ca/registration/online-courses.html.
                                                                                        the first floor of Centennial Hall on August 6 (9am–4pm), August 27 (9am-4pm),
Tips for online classes can be found at uwinnipeg.ca/academic-advising                  or September 17 (10am–6pm). Students will need their UWinnipeg student ID card.

Remote Learning Hub                                                                     For information please visit theuwsa.ca/infobooth, the UWSA Info Booth,
                                                                                        or email infobooth@theuwsa.ca, or call 431.338.7519 or 431.374.6801.
The Remote Learning hub provides advice, resources, and tips to help
students adapt to remote learning and succeed in their studies at UWinnipeg.
uwinnipeg.ca/remote-hub
                                                                                        Important Dates for the UWSA Health Plan
                                                                                        Fall Term Opt-Out/Opt-Change Deadline: September 21, 2021
                                                                                        Appeal Deadline: October 21, 2021
                                                                                        Winter Term Opt-Out/Opt-Change Deadline: January 20, 2022
                                                                                        Appeal Deadline: February 20, 2022
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Tips for Your First Year                                                                  The UWinnipeg Student ABCs
Plan Ahead                                                                                Academic Calendar — Looking                Environment — The University of
Use WebAdvisor’s Student Planning module to map out your term-by-term                     for information on your degree             Winnipeg has a Respectful Working
degree timeline. Check your degree and major requirements and your progress               requirements? The Academic Calendar        and Learning Environment Policy.
towards graduation. Request a review of your plan from an academic advisor.               is an online catalogue for students to     This means that all members of the
View alternative degree programs in which you may be interested.                          browse through courses and explore         University, including faculty, staff, and
                                                                                          different departments. Use it as a         students, are expected to maintain
Participate in Class                                                                      reference tool to check degree and         an environment that is free of
                                                                                          major requirements, regulations,           discrimination and harassment. If you
Optimize your success in courses by engaging in class discussions, creating study
                                                                                          policies, and academic dates. Current      feel you have encountered any type of
groups, reviewing your notes prior to class, and reading ahead to get your brain
                                                                                          and past Academic Calendars are            discrimination or harassment, please
anticipating the next topic. Talk with your professors – they want to support your
                                                                                          available on the website.                  call the Human Rights and Diversity
learning. The more you engage in your courses, the more you’ll get out of them.
                                                                                          uwinnipeg.ca/calendar                      Office’s confidential voice mailbox
Take Care of Yourself                                                                                                                204.786.9161. uwinnipeg.ca/respect
                                                                                                        Booklist — Find which
As best you can, take care of all aspects of your health and well-being                                 textbooks and materials      Fee Payments — To pay your tuition
(e.g. nutritionally, emotionally, psycho-spiritually, mentally, socially, fitness-wise,                 your courses require on      fees, log on to your financial institution’s
work-wise, etc.). You need to be healthy and energized to be productive and                             the UWinnipeg Bookstore’s    website and add The University of
successful in your studies. Take time for yourself. Turn off your phone. Get some         website. Just enter your course and        Winnipeg – Tuition as a bill payee.
sleep. Spend time with people who care about you. Play intramurals, musical               section number(s) and all required         Your seven-digit student number is
instruments, or go to a meditation session. It is common to feel stressed and             texts will be listed. uwinnipegstore.ca    the account number. Keep in mind
overwhelmed, so don’t be afraid to ask for help! Keep in mind the list of                                                            that fee payments take 1-3 business
support services available in this resource guide.                                        Course Selection — Looking for course      days to show up in your account.
                                                                                           selection assistance? Check out           (International payments can be made
Find your Balance                                                                         the Academic Calendar and the My           through flywire.com and can take
Living well is all about realizing balance between academics and your personal life.      Progress section of Student Planning       4-6 business days to arrive.)
Get sunshine and fresh air. Go to the gym and the art gallery. Get involved in the        to find a program’s requirements as
student associations that nurture your greatest passions. Connect with your               well as descriptions of every course
classmates – all new students want to meet other students. Be sure to book                the University may offer. Make an
some downtime too. Cultivate a well-rounded campus life and enjoy!                        appointment with an academic
                                                                                          advisor to get feedback on your
Participate in University Activities                                                      selected courses.
Experience University activities and events in person and online. Check out
                                                                                          Directory — Need to contact a
CKUW Campus Radio (95.9FM), The Uniter (uniter.ca), The UWSA’s student groups
                                                                                          professor and ask for permission to
(theuwsa.ca), Gallery 1C03 exhibits (uwinnipeg.ca/art-gallery) and watch
                                                                                          take a course? Have questions about
the University Events Calendar for upcoming events.
                                                                                          a specific department? Use the directory     Groups — UWinnipeg has over
                                                                                          on the University’s home page to search      60 student groups. Join one!
                                                                                          by name, or department for a full list       Start one! Check out the
                                                                                          of instructors and support staff.            UWSA’s website for more info:
                                                                                          uwinnipeg.ca/directory                       theuwsa.ca/student-groups
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                                             Library Assistance — The Library            Quick Questions — Student Services’          Visit your Instructors — Utilizing the
                                             operates a virtual reference service        staff are available to answer all of your    office hours your instructors provide
                                             weekdays from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,            questions, big or small. Drop-in times are   can be one of your best resources for
                                             Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM –            available both virtually and in person to    success in a course! They are there to
                                             4:30 PM on Fridays. Click the “Help         connect with knowledgeable staff from        help guide you through difficulties you
                                             Chat” widget on any of the library          Student Central, Academic and Career         may be having in the course, answer
                                             pages to chat with a library staff          Services, International, Immigrant and       questions you may have forgotten to ask
                                             member. library.uwinnipeg.ca                Refugee Student Services (IIRSS), and        in class, and clear up any confusion you
                                                                                         the Aboriginal Student Services Centre       may be feeling about topics. They are
  Housing — Campus Living offers             Major Declaration — You are able to         (ASSC). uwinnipeg.ca/student-services        there to help you.
  a variety of housing and meal plan         declare and/or change your major and/
  options for students who are living on     or degree by submitting a new, signed       RESPs — Order a confirmation of                             Withdrawal Schedules
  their own, married, or with families.      major form to Student Central. Forms        enrolment letter from Student Central                       — A withdrawal schedule
  uwinnipeg.ca/campus-living                 are available on the Student Services’      for RESP withdrawals. Submit your                           is posted every term
                                             website. uwinnipeg.ca/student-services      request early; processing times will take                   highlighting both the
                                                                                         longer during busy periods.                  dates that you can get a full refund
Info Booth — The UWSA’s Info Booth                      Never Miss an Email              uwinnipeg.ca/student-central                 when dropping a course and the final
(first floor of Centennial Hall) provides               — UWinnipeg uses your                                                         date to withdraw from a class (without
information about Green Shield student       webmail account as our primary              Student Cards —                              refund). You cannot drop a class after
health plans, sells Peggo cards, offers      mode of communication. Check your                        Student cards are printed       the final voluntary withdrawal date.
printing services, and sells lab materials   account regularly so that you do not                     by Student Central when         Look up these dates before classes
such as lab coats or manuals. The Info       miss any important information.             students email their photo. For photo        begin. uwinnipeg.ca/registration/
Booth is a full-service Canada Post          webmail.uwinnipeg.ca                        tips and pick-up dates, see Student          withdrawal-schedules.html
Outlet. They can send your mail or                                                       Central’s website.
                                             Online Courses — Access online courses      uwinnipeg.ca/student-central                 eXams — Sometimes two exams
parcels around the world by regular
                                             through Nexus. Your Nexus login is the                                                   are scheduled for the same time.
mail, Airmail, Xpresspost
                                             same as your WebAdvisor login. Nexus        Tax Information — Looking to claim           Check out the exam schedule at the
or Priority Courier.
                                             can be accessed once the term begins.       your tuition while filing your taxes? Your   start of the term. If there is a conflict,
Jobs — There are a number of                 nexus.uwinnipeg.ca                          T2202 will be published on WebAdvisor        talk to your professors immediately
resources available to assist students                                                   under Tax Information at the end of          about an alternate date and time
                                                        Preparation — Planning           February. This electronic copy may be
with finding employment before                                                                                                        to take one of the exams.
                                                        out time to work on your         printed or saved. uwinnipeg.ca/fees
and after graduation, including                                                                                                       uwinnipeg.ca/exam-schedules
                                                        assignments and papers will
our online job board. Meet with
                                                        reduce your stress levels and    UWinnipeg Wesmen Games —                     You — Your university experience
a career advisor to learn more.
                                             help you achieve higher grades. There       Go and support the University men’s          is what you make it. University is a
uwinnipeg.ca/career-services.
                                             are free workshops available on effective   and women’s Wesmen volleyball                chance to explore new ideas, subjects,
Keep Your Course Outlines —                  time mapping, note-taking techniques,       and basketball teams when they take          and activities – and grow as a person.
The course outline or syllabus contains      test/exam-taking strategies, and more.      on other universities from around            Participate in class, join student groups,
all of the important details about           uwinnipeg.ca/study-skills-workshops         Canada. Students get free tickets            attend Wesmen games, and seek out
your classes including when your                                                         and games are a great place to show          opportunities to get involved.
assignments are due, your reading                                                        your school spirit, make friends,
schedule for the week, and your                                                          and enjoy a fun night out! wesmen.ca         Zzzzzzzz — A good night’s sleep is
instructor's office hours.                                                                                                            important for maintaining both good
                                                                                                                                      mental and physical health. Remember
                                                                                                                                      to set aside time for self-care.
A    Ashdown Hall                      DDuckworth Centre                        RC     Richardson College                                                                                                                AS
     English Language Program (ELP)     Athletic Therapy Clinic                        for the Environment
                                        Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre                    and Science Complex                                                                   E
AN   AnX
                                        Concessions                                    Aabijijwan New Media Lab
     Balmoral Rapid Transit Hub
                                        Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium                Elements—The Restaurant                                                               Ellice Avenue
     Brandon University
                                        Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology                   Faculty of Science

                                                                                                                                                                                             Marsha Hanen Way
       Psychiatric Nursing
                                          and Applied Health                           Graduate Studies
     Campus Store                                                                                                                                                                                                        L
                                        Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame               Institute of Urban Studies
     Annabelle and Herb Mays
                                        Wellness Centre                                Joro Consultants Inc.                                                                      D
       Education Commons
                                      		 Student Counselling Services                  Kishadigeh Collaborative                                                                                                                                                                T
     Professional, Applied and
                                      		 Klinic Health Services                          Research Centre
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       (PACE) Classrooms

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AS   Axworthy Community               DY     UWSA Daycare                         Rice Centre
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AX   Axworthy Health &                                                            Aurora Family Therapy Centre
                                             Building                                                                                                                                                                                 A
     RecPlex                                                                      International, Immigrant and
                                             Access Education
                                                                                    Refugee Student Services (IIRSS)                                                             AX                                           LD
B    Bryce Hall                              Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre
                                                                                  Student Services Centre
     Canada’s History Society                                                                                                                                                                                        S
                                       G     Graham Hall                        		 Academic and Career Services
     Carl Ridd Sanctuary                                                                                                                                                                                                              B
                                             Faculty of Education               		Admissions                                                                                                                                                                                   AN
     H. Sanford Riley Centre                                                                                                                                                                                                  W
                                             Tutoring Centre                    		 Adult Learner Services
       for Canadian History                                                                                                                                                                                     BL
                                                                                		 Awards and Financial Aid                                                                                                                                                                    RI
     Manitoba Conservatory                                                                                                       MF
                                       L     Lockhart Hall                      		 Campus Living
       of Music and Arts
                                             Aboriginal Student                 		 Convocation Officer
     Oral History Centre                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       BC
                                               Services Centre (ASSC)           		 Registrar’s Office
     Parking Services                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ue
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     Printing Services                                                                                                                                   LG                                                                                  g       e
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                                             UWSA HIVE                                                                 DY                                                                                                             Po

                                                                                                                                       Langside Street

                                                                                                                                                              Young Street
BC   Buhler Centre                                                              		 Student Records
     Faculty of Business and Economics LD    Leatherdale Hall                   		 Student Recruitment
     Plug In Institute of                    Tony’s Canteen                       The University of Winnipeg

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Balmoral Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             DC
                                                                                    Community Renewal Corporation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Good Street
       Contemporary Art
                                       LG    Langside Learning                    The University of Winnipeg
     Professional, Applied and                                                                                                                                                                                       MS
                                             Garden                               Foundation
       Continuing Education (PACE)
     Stella’s Café and Bakery          M     Manitoba Hall                       S     Sparling Hall
BL   UWSA Bike Lab                           Accessibility Services                                                         RC
                                             Deaf and Hard of                    T     Asper Centre for
C    Centennial Hall                           Hearing Services                        Theatre and Film
     Centre for Forest
       Interdisciplinary Research     MF     McFeetors Hall                      W     Wesley Hall
     Centre for Research in Young            Student Residence                         Convocation Hall
       People’s Texts and Cultures                                                     Model School
                                      MS     Menno Simons College                      Muslim Prayer Space
     (CRYTC)
                                             Global College                           The Collegiate
     CKUW Campus Radio Station
                                             United Centre for
     Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
                                               Theological Studies                     Satellite Locations              Student Central
     English Language Program (ELP)
                                                                                       Urban and Inner-City Studies
       Registration Office             R     Riddell Hall                                                               Security
                                                                                         (541 Selkirk Ave)
     Faculty of Arts                         Bulman Student Centre                     Legal Help Centre                Escalators
     Gallery 1C03                            Pangea’s Kitchen                            (Portage Place Mall)
     Library                                 University of Winnipeg Students’                                           Wheelchair Accessible
     Map Library                               Association (UWSA)
     Security Office / Information                                                                                      Rapid Transit
       / Lost and Found
                                                                                                                        AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
     Sprout
     Technology Solutions Centre                                                                                        Bluelight Phone (Direct link to security)
     Uplink / TSC Service Desk
     UWSA Info Booth                                                                                                    Emergency Assembly Points
uwinnipeg.ca
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