Events | Updates | Tips | Community 

August 2025 | Edition 26

In this issue

• International Centre Events & Programs
• Immigration Updates
• Tips & Reminders
• UM Community Events

International Centre Events & Programs

Immigration updates 

International Student Advisors (ISAs) are available for in person and virtual appointments. To book an appointment or find our drop-in advising schedule, visit our website.

Thinking about your course load for Fall 2025 & Winter 2026? 

It’s very important for each study permit holder to stay in compliance with their study permit conditions. To learn more about how UM defines full-time student status, and the immigration impacts of part-time studies, review our Understanding your enrollment status page for details. Note that being on a waitlist doesn’t mean that you are registered in the course or that you will be offered a spot in the course before the end of the revision period! If you are placed on the waitlist for a course, it is recommended that you have a back-up plan with other course(s) that don’t have a waitlist that you can add to your record to maintain your registration and/or full-time status.

Returning to Canada

Are you planning on travelling outside of Canada during summer? If you are planning on returning to Canada for the start of classes in the Fall 2025 term, then Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has some important information that you should review for international students travelling outside of Canada and then re-entering. In addition, the IC has some more specific information on our immigration information website regarding documentation that we recommend you travel back to Canada with to prepare for your arrival at the port of entry.

Finishing your program in the Summer 2025 term

If you are completing your program requirements during the Summer 2025 term and have declared graduation for October 2025, then you may be considering applying for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP). The International Centre (IC) has detailed information about who is eligible to apply for the PGWP, what documents to include, and step-by-step instructions on how to submit an online application for a PGWP on our immigration information website. In addition, the Registrar’s Office has helpful information about how to request a document confirming that you have completed your program requirements, as well as the steps to request an official transcript. IRCC also has important information about the PGWP eligibility and application process on their website.

Application Processing Times

Estimated processing times for permits and visas are reported on the IRCC website. You can find the processing time for a specific application here. Processing time estimates are updated weekly. As of August 5, 2025, the estimated processing times are as follows for online applications:

• Study Permit extension: 172 days
• Work Permit (co-op work permit, post-graduation work permit): 181 days
• Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa): 13 days

You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) with your application. The processing times do not include additional time to give your biometrics.

Tips and Reminders

Important Dates 

• Aug. 8, 2025 - Last day of classes for May-August and July August courses
• Aug. 11, 2025 - Aug. 16, 2025 - Final exam period for May-August and July-August courses
• Sep. 2, 2025 - Welcome Day (Fall Term Orientation)
• Sep. 3, 2025 - First day of classes
• Sep. 16, 2025 - Last day to DROP Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Spanning classes Part A without financial penalty
• Sep. 17, 2025 - Last day to ADD for Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes

View more dates online.

Things to do in Winnipeg

Check out these events happening in Winnipeg in June:

• August 6-16 - Folklorama 2025 - Experience world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and view beautiful cultural displays during Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world!
• August 6 -October 8 - Live Racing at Assiniboia Downs, experience the thrill of watching and wagering on horse racing at Assiniboia Downs every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
• August 8, 15, 22 at 6:30 and 8:45 pm - Join us for free Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre, part of Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series!
• August 9-10, 30-31 - The Local Summer market returns to Outlet Collection Winnipeg! Discover local vendors selling everything from food, drink, self-care, home décor, jewelry, and everything in between.
• August 16-September 16 - Sunflower Expo at a Maze in Corn. Explore 8 acres of various sunflower varieties with beautiful photo opportunities along the way!
• Until August 30 - Baby Bison Walk at FortWhyte Alive, come see the ninth-largest land animal at its smallest and cutest!

Visit Tourism Winnipeg or Winnipeg for Free for other ideas.

Community Updates

Academic Learning Centre Tutor Training

The Academic Learning Centre will be providing Tutor Training on-campus this year before classes start on August 21st from 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Tutor Training is free and open to all UM students. Registration is available at the following link.

Benefits of Tutor Training:

• Learn about the role of a tutor and the tutoring cycle
• Improve critical thinking and communication skills
• Earn recognition on your Experiential Record by attending training and completing the assigned activities

If you cannot attend training on August 21st, we will also be providing another training opportunity on Saturday, September 20th from 1:00-4:30 p.m. More information is available on our website.