Join us for Future Student Night!
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
In the Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium in Duckworth Centre (400 Spence St)
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
You are invited to attend The University of Winnipeg's Future Student Night 2024. Join us on campus for an evening of interactive displays, campus tours, and an opportunity to meet our outstanding faculty, staff, and current students.
We welcome all future students, as well as parents, guardians, family, and friends.
Registration is encouraged.
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View the evening's program and floorplan here!
Our program begins in the Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium with a welcome from Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Radia, then some essential information for parents and guardians, and finally a UWinnipeg student’s personal perspective about choosing a post-secondary path.
Information Fair
Visit the booths in the gym to learn more about departments and programs. Professors, students, and staff will be on hand to talk about the degrees offered, careers and outcomes, and course selection.
Visit the Student Services booths to learn more about scholarships, financial aid, accessibility services, student housing, and more.
Stop by the refreshments table to enjoy a complimentary cookie, coffee or soda.
Application Centre
Apply for admission tonight with the help of our Admissions team, who can guide you through our online application.
The Application Centre is located at booth #1, next to the stage. The $100 application fee can be paid by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.
Already applied and wondering what happens next? Stop by the Admissions booth (#45) to talk to a member of the team
Prizes
A $5,000 tuition credit is available to be won! Simply fill out one of our Contact Cards for your chance to win. Door prizes and cool giveaways from our sponsors will be available throughout the night for both students and parents. Just drop the ballot into one of the boxes on site or talk to a Recruitment Officer for more details.
Campus Tours
Take a tour of the UWinnipeg campus! Main Campus tours will visit the library, cafeterias, Duckworth Centre, and the Axworthy Health and RecPlex. Science Tours will visit the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex.
Choose from:
- Main Campus (Arts, Education, Kinesiology, Business)
- Science (Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex)
Meet at the stage area to join in the tour of your choice.
Each tour starts at 7:00 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Department-Specific Tours and Open Labs
Anthropology Lab and Museum
See the teaching collections, with bones and artifacts galore. Included as a stop on any Arts & Education tour departing between 7-8PM.
You can also go directly to room 4C39, Centennial Hall (4th floor, top of the escalators and to your left).
Asper Centre for Theatre and Film Tours
Leave from the Theatre and Film booth (#2)
- Theatre Tour departs at 6:45 p.m.
- Film Tour departs at 7:30 p.m.
Bill Wedlake Fitness Center
The Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre at the University of Winnipeg covers nearly 6,000 square feet and features state of the art cardio equipment, weight machines and free weights.
Tours depart from the service desk in the Duckworth Centre upon request.
Biology Labs
Visit the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex to get familiar with a first-year biology lab.
0RC044 - Introductory Biology Lab
Campus Living Tour
Tour McFeetors Hall Student Residence! Leave from the Campus Living booth (#48) at:
- 6:45 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
History Department Archery Demonstrations
UWinnipeg’s Department of History offers a wide range of courses on North American Indigenous history, including courses that satisfy the university’s Indigenous course requirement. Some courses focus on the role of material culture in Indigenous history, including the manufacture and use of traditional hunting weapons, such as the bow and arrow.
Visit the squash court to participate in Bison Hunting and Pole Archery, and see reproductions of Indigenous bows, arrows and quivers originating mainly from the Plains region and made primarily from local materials.
Squash court D - Duckworth Centre
- Bison Hunting Station
- Belgian Pole Archery Station
- Traditional Indigenous Archery Display Station
Kinesiology and Applied Health Labs
Drop by the Athletic Therapy lab for live demonstrations and interaction with our athletic rehabilitation equipment.
0D65 – Athletic TherapyLab
Physics Labs
See exciting physics experiments and demonstrations. Faculty and Physics students will be available to speak with visitors.
2L15 - Play with static electricity and see how fast you can spin yourself using angular momentum. While you’re here, learn how a UWinnipeg physics degree can future proof your career.
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is open for in-person and online tutoring throughout the year. UWinnipeg students are welcome to make an apointment at any stage of the writing process.
3G10 - Computer Writing Lab
3G11 - Tutoring Centre