Hello D1 and Welcome to the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry!
You start on Monday August 17, during the Welcome Session Orientation with the Associate Dean Academic at 10:00 am, D017, Merkeley Theatre (basement of dental building, 780 Bannatyne Ave). Attached is a copy of your schedule for Fall 2026.
Former U of M students, who have previously used Aurora to view your class schedule, please note the Aurora calendar does not accurately reflect the full dentistry program and should not be used for planning purposes. Schedules are available on UM Learn. Instructions on how to access these schedules is attached. Note that the schedules are dynamic and items are added as the year progresses (Lunch and Learns, Dean's Meetings, etc.)
You are required to attend all Orientation events as scheduled during the first weeks of your program. Please note that the College has an Attendance Policy and that the failure to meet the policy may have academic implications to you.
The Office of Professionalism at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have set up a pizza lunch information session to review some Rady Faculty policy updates regarding the Professional Unsuitability By-Law and revisions to the Prevention of Learner Mistreatment policy (this is not a required orientation). Registration is required for this lunch event. Please use the link below to register.
August 19, 2026 Registrationhttps://forms.office.com/r/zY12qJ0PbX
Please also be reminded that students are expected to be available until the end of the last day of the posted examination period for your year and should remember this when making travel arrangements around these schedules. There may also be clinical clearances for which you need to complete prior to the end of the winter academic term. Further details will be provided closer to the end of Winter Term. These clearances typically take place the week following the examination period.
Winter term schedule information will be circulated later in the term. For a complete list of start and end dates/holidays/exam weeks/etc. please see the U of M Academic Schedule. Dentistry/ has its own dates which differ from most other faculties/schools at the University. Note the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry will not have a Fall break. https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/academic-calendar#pdf-academic-schedule
As communicated to you via Jean Lyon, as per University of Manitoba Senate policy, you are required to submit a yearly Criminal Record (including vulnerable sector screening), and Adult Abuse Registry, and a Child Abuse Registry reports to the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. Please note that if you fail to obtain a Criminal Record report with the Vulnerable Sector Screening portion completed, you will be required to re-apply, pay for and obtain the correct document. A hold may be placed on your academic record pending the receipt of any outstanding documents. Restrictions on your participation in clinical activities will be imposed until all documents have been received and cleared by the College.
Failure to provide these documents by posted deadlines may impact your ability to participate in clinical activities, which may in turn, have academic consequences to you.
Student ID cards are required for card swipe access to the pre-clinical labs as well as to obtain library privileges and for other University services. You can get a student ID card from the U of M's Registrar's Office at 400 University Ctr., Ft. Garry Campus. Attached is an information sheet on some 'Pop-Up' ID events at Bannatyne Campus for Summer 2026.
Please bring your ID Card to the first day of classes (Aug 17 at 10 am). Your card will be collected and provided to the Bannatyne Campus Building Access Coordinator who will program your card to have swipe card access to the building. Your card should be returned by the end of the day. An e-mail notice will be sent out once cards are ready for pick-up.
You were sent an e-mail from the Access and Privacy office regarding instructions on how to complete the WRHA PHIA on-line training. While some time has been set aside in your orientation schedule for you to complete this on-line training, it is suggested that you complete it as soon as possible as it gets busy very quickly into the year.
Fee payment deadline for the fall term is October 7, 2026. Fee payment can be done on-line; via TelPay; via drop box at Room 138 University Ctr, Ft. Garry Campus. For further information on fee payment, please see the Registrar's Office fee information page at the following link: http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/financial_services/revcap/payment.html
Opening Assembly, the College/School's official introduction of the first-year classes, has been scheduled for Thursday, September 9, at 6:00 pm. You are expected to attend this event. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. More information will be sent out at a later date.
Awards Evening will be November 19, 2026. Both events will start at 6 pm in the Frederick Gaspard Theatre, Basic Medical Sciences Bldg., Bannatyne Campus.
Bursary applications are available on-line on AURORA Student (under the Financial Aid and Awards card). Deadline to apply is October 1.
All students are required to have current CPR Certification prior to the start of classes each year. The CPR certification level required by the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry is: Basic Life Support (BLS). This certification must be maintained up to the date of graduation. Please ensure that you provide the Student Services Office with proof of this certification prior to August 17. Information on how to access some CPR services was sent to you by Jean Lyon during the admission process.
You will be issued a mailbox key on the first day of In-Person Orientation (Aug 17), which will remain with you for the four years of the Dental Program. A $25.00 fee will be charged for lost keys. Please check your mailbox on a regular basis! Note that the Dean's Office will charge students $5.00/request to check their mailbox for them, so do not forget your keys!
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry is a scent free facility, so please refrain from wearing perfumes or strong odor body sprays/lotions.
Unfortunately, parking is not available for students at the Bannatyne Campus. Parking may be rented from the Health Sciences Ctr. by calling 204 787-2715 or visiting their website at www.hsc.mb.ca/mapsParking.html. Local residences often have parking space available and may post notices on various bulletin boards around campus.
Good luck and all the best for the year ahead!
Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba Office: P131c, Pathology Bldg. Mail: c/o D113 Dentistry Bldg, 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DD24C4.B0C84DD0] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras@umanitoba.camailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca
