Student services

Study Skills Workshop

It’s the last week of Study Skills Workshops, designed to improve your learning skills and help you achieve your academic goals.

Topics will include writing academic essays (Jan. 30) and test-taking strategies (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.

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.

Webinar Wednesdays

The series continues with a wide range of sessions geared to helping you succeed at UWinnipeg. A few upcoming sessions:

  • Feb. 8 – Networking
  • Feb. 15 – Resumes and Cover Letters
  • March 1 – Preparing for Spring Term

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

Can’t make it? No problem! Each session is also viewable afterwards on IGTV.

Upcoming topics:

  • Feb. 2 – Reading Week and Student Success
  • March 2 – Tutoring (Math and Science)
  • March 16 – Registration for Spring Term

Career chats on Instagram

Drop in for Career Chats - live sessions on In- stagram that feature advice from an employer or other career-related expert. Hosted by the Academic and Career Services Dept., these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 am on UWinnipeg Instagram. The next sessions are: Feb.9 and Feb. 23.

Fall/Winter Term Courses – Final Withdrawal Date

The final day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter Term (U2022FW) class is Feb. 14. No refund is applicable. Courses are dropped through WebAdvisor using the “Student Planning/Reg- istration” link.

Reading Week

Winter Term Reading Week is Feb. 19 – 25. No classes all week. The University will be closed on Louis Riel Day, Feb. 20.

Published in Volume 77, Number 16 of The Uniter (January 26, 2023)

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