WINTER TERM ADD/DROP PERIOD

The Winter Term (U2022W) Add/ Drop Period is Jan. 6-19. The last day to drop a U2022W course and not be charged the fees is Jan. 19. Students who drop a U2022W course Jan. 20 and onwards are still responsible for paying all of the course fees.

WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

The series resumes in Winter Term with a wide range of sessions geared to helping you succeed at UWinnipeg.

• Jan. 11 - Making the Most Out of the Career Fair
• Jan. 18 - Accessing Awards and Financial Aid NOTE: This session is 11:30-12 noon.
• Jan. 24 - We Need to Talk about Burnout NOTE: This session is on a Tuesday.

For details and to register, please go to: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/student-services/webinar-wednesdays.html

EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a UWinnipeg student who wants to explore the world? Studying in another country offers students the unique opportunity to attend another university for one or two terms, while retaining UWinnipeg student status. Find out more at an info session:

• In-person session – Jan. 11, 12:30 pm, room 2M70
• Zoom session – Jan. 18, 12:30 pm (contact Natalie Brennan at n.brennan@uwinnipeg.ca for the Zoom link)

More info here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroad/information-sessions.html

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Study Skills Workshops are designed to improve your learning skills and help you achieve your academic goals. Topics include time management, writing essays, and test-taking strategies.

The series of six workshops is on Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 16 to Feb 1. Each session is held 12:30 to 1:20 pm, via Zoom or in-person (you choose!).

Registration in advance is required. For details and to sign up, see: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/academic-advising/study-skills-workshops.html

ASK AN ADVISOR ON INSTAGRAM

Academic & Career Services hosts a live take-over of the @UWinnipeg Instagram account every second Thursday from 11:00-11:15 am CDT.

At each session a guest from the UWinnipeg community talks about a timely topic, event, or service offered at the University. Students can use the chat feature to ask questions in real time.

Upcoming topics:

Jan. 19 – Getting Ready for the Career Fair

CAREER FAIR

This year’s Career Fair on Thurs., Jan. 19, is a great opportunity to connect with recruiters from various companies, organizations and university programs. Attend this event to find out about potential careers, part-time jobs, volunteer and internship positions as well as college and university programs.

The fair runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Duckworth Gym.

More info here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/career-services/career-fair/index.html

TUITION FEES FOR WINTER TERM

U2022W fees are due Jan. 20. Pay the easy – pay online through your financial institution. Use the bill payment feature on your financial institution’s website:

Log on to your bank’s website

Add The University of Winnipeg – Tuition as a bill payee

Use your seven-digit student number as the account number

(International payments can be made via flywire.com.)

SPRING GRADUATION

Are you finishing your last courses in April? Want to graduate in June? The final date to apply to graduate in June 2023 is Feb. 1.

To apply for graduation, go to the “Student Planning/Registration” link on WebAdvisor. Click on the “Graduation” tab and complete the form.

WINTER 2023 IN-COURSE AWARDS

The online application for Winter 2023 In-Course Awards remains open until Feb. 1, 2023. Students who missed the Fall Oct. 1 deadline and those registered in Winter term only are encouraged to apply.

For details: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/apply-for-awards/index.html

Phone: 204.779.8946

Email: studentcentral@uwinnipeg.ca

Published in Volume 77, Number 13 of The Uniter (January 5, 2023)