University of WinnipegStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Term 2026

The semester, explained for University of Winnipeg

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Term 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
17

Academic calendar

Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall Term 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall/Winter Term 2026-2027
  3. Winter Term 2027

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Campus language

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15 terms

B

Balmoral
Balmoral Houses, a set of character-home style residences for students.

C

CKUW
The campus community radio station broadcasting at 95.9 FM.

E

Elements
Elements - The Restaurant, a full-service dining spot located in the Richardson College building.

L

Lions Manor
A nearby off-campus housing option frequently used by UWinnipeg students.

M

McFeetors
McFeetors Hall, the primary student residence located on the west side of campus.

P

Pangea's
Pangea's Kitchen, the main cafeteria located in Riddell Hall.

T

The Bridge
Specifically refers to the skywalk over Ellice Avenue or Balmoral Street connecting campus segments.
The Castle
A common nickname for Wesley Hall due to its stone turrets and medieval architecture.
The Hive
A student-run cafe and lounge space operated by the UWSA in Lockhart Hall.
The Malecon
A popular snack bar and coffee spot located on the 4th floor of Centennial Hall.
The Quad
The green space located between Wesley Hall and Centennial Hall, used for events and lounging.
The Skywalks
The extensive indoor bridge system that allows students to travel between buildings without going outside.
The Uniter
The official weekly student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg.

U

UWSA
University of Winnipeg Students' Association, the primary student union.

W

WESL
Winnipeg English Language Program, which provides ESL training on campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

17 details
Buhler
The Buhler Centre, located across Portage Avenue, housing the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Centennial
Centennial Hall, the massive central building where the majority of classes and the library are located.
dash_coffee
Dash Coffee
Duckworth
The Duckworth Centre, the campus hub for athletics, gym facilities, and kinesiology.
elements_the_restaurant
Elements - The Restaurant
Nexus
The online learning management system (D2L) where students access course materials and submit assignments.
OneCard
The official multi-purpose student identification card used for library access and printing.
pangea_s_kitchen
Pangea's Kitchen
Richardson
Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, the main science building.
stella_s_caf_bakery
Stella's Café & Bakery
The AnX
The building at 491 Portage Ave that houses the campus bookstore and various classrooms.
The Tunnel
The underground passage connecting Centennial Hall and Lockhart Hall.
the_university_club
The University Club
tony_s
Tony's
U-Pass
The universal transit pass provided to students, allowing unlimited use of Winnipeg Transit during the term.
WebAdvisor
The student portal used for course registration, checking grades, and managing financial accounts.
Wesley Hall
The historic 'castle' building that serves as the iconic face of the university.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 17 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Association of Computer Machinery Student Chapter (ACM)

The University of Winnipeg's student chapter of the ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society.

Open to all

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The University of Winnipeg Students' Association (UWSA)

Represents all undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Winnipeg. Functions as a service provider, not-for-profit student union, advocate, and representative group.

Regular commitment

UWSA Board of Directors

The highest decision-making body of the UWSA, responsible for governing the affairs of the association and representing student interests.

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UWSA Bike Lab

An on-campus maintenance pit-stop for students and community members. The lab hosts workshops for all skill levels and is open for cyclists to drop-by and work on their bikes.

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Life in Winnipeg for University of Winnipeg Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Winnipeg.

Timezone

America/Winnipeg

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

52

Bikeability

64

Public Transit

Winnipeg Transit bus network

Nearest Airports

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

38°F

Avg Snowfall

44 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Axworthy Health & RecPlex Parkade

garage • 100 indoor spots

Flat $5 rate for evenings and weekends. Access from Young Street.

439 Young Street

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Located behind Wii Chii Waa Ka Nak.

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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Winnipeg

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Balmoral Houses

Room types: single room, furnished single dorm

Family Housing

Room types: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom

Lions Manor

Room types: furnished single dorm, bachelor studio apartment, unfurnished apartment

McFeetors Hall

Room types: single furnished dorm, double furnished dorm, family unit

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@uwinnipeg.ca

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