Events | Updates | Tips | Community 

June 2025 | Edition 24

In this issue

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

International Centre Events & Programs

Tony T. K. Lau Global Lounge

A vibrant space designed to support and engage the international student community. A relaxing space for students to come hangout, study and connect, roof top patio access. Learn and explore opportunities & services at the U of M through International Centre events and programs. Available to book for student & staff events (internal and external bookings), just email us at international@umanitoba.ca

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.

Working during the Summer 2025 term

Some international students may be eligible to work full-time hours during the Summer term. UM students in undergraduate (UG) programs who aren’t required to register in the Summer term and for whom Summer is an optional term may be eligible to work full-time hours in the Summer term, regardless of their course load. To be eligible, a student must have been registered in a full-time UM course load before the Summer term and must be confident that they will register in a full-time UM course load after the Summer term. Any international students for whom Summer is not an optional term (e.g. Master’s and PhD students, UG students in the College of Nursing, etc.) are only eligible to work up to 24 hours/week off-campus during the Summer term, as it’s not a break for those programs. Please refer to our full-time status document to confirm if the Summer term is optional for your program. Remember – it is always your responsibility to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria to work on or off-campus and don’t work more hours than you’re allowed to. Review our website for more information of working in Canada as an international student.

Need a new visitor visa (temporary resident visa)?

If you are planning on travelling outside of Canada during summer and need to apply for a new visitor visa, then IRCC has important information on their website about how to apply for a new visitor visa from inside of Canada. On this page IRCC recommends applying for a new visitor visa at least 2 months before you leave Canada, and not to leave Canada until you get your visitor visa. It is also recommended that you don’t book a plane ticket until you have received your new visitor visa.

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 IRCC has some important information that you should review for international students travelling outside of Canada and then re-entering. In addition, the International Centre has some more specific information on our Immigration Information page regarding documentation that we recommend you travel back to Canada with to prepare for your arrival at the port of entry.

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 May 28, 2025, the estimated processing times are as follows for online applications:

• Study Permit extension: 234 days
• Work Permit (co-op work permit, post-graduation work permit): 234 days
• Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa): 23 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 

• Jun. 13, 2025 - Last day of classes for May-June courses
• Jun. 16, 2025 - Jun. 21, 2025 -Final exam period for May-June courses
• Jun. 30, 2025 - Last day to register for Irregularly scheduled courses in Summer Irregular 2
• Jun. 30, 2025 - First day of July-August courses
• Jul. 1, 2025 - Canada Day, University Closed
• Jul. 17, 2025 - Last day to voluntarily withdraw from May-August courses

View more dates online.

Things to do in Winnipeg

Check out these events happening in Winnipeg in June:

• Starting June 7, Baby Bison Walk at FortWhyte Alive: See website for tour times and tickets.
  Come see the ninth-largest land animal at its smallest and cutest!
• June 8, Manitoba Night Market & Festival at Assiniboia Downs.
• June 9, First Fridays Lights on the Exchange Art Walk: experience the magic of the Lights on the Exchange festival with a guided walking tour that takes you through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District.
• June 8-14, Bike Week Winnipeg: Featuring another exciting year of citywide events celebrating bikes and the joy of cycling. Bike Week’s main event, Bike to Work Day, will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, featuring over 60 pit stops across the city to cheer on cyclists during their commute. 
• June 13-22, Red River Ex: Discover the most thrilling rides, delicious food, incredible performers and attractions, and the best local music!
• June 14-15, 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. Shop, taste, and explore local! 
• June 17-22, Winnipeg Jazz Festival.
• July 1, 12-5 pm, Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium: This free, family-friendly event promises a day packed with festivities and great entertainment.

Visit Tourism Winnipeg or Winnipeg for Free for other ideas.

Water Safety in the Summer

Although we have many lakes and rivers in Manitoba, it's important to understand that only designated swim areas are safe for swimming. These areas would have clear signage (example: beaches).

• It is never safe to swim in the city's rivers, retention ponds, or bodies of water you're unfamiliar with.
• When doing a water activity such as boating, water sports, or even swimming, you should wear a life jacket.
• Never swim alone, always have a buddy.
• If you don't know how to swim, or are not comfortable swimming, take swimming lessons! The Active Living Centre offers adult swimming lessons.

Community Updates

Community Leadership Development Program and Grow Your Community Fund

The Community Leadership Development Program (CLDP) supports marginalized, minoritized, and underrepresented students in taking on community leadership roles through experiential training and opportunities to engage, organize, and facilitate events for their communities.

Grants ranging from $500 to $3000 will be awarded to successful applicant teams to fund their community building initiatives, and through participation in weekly evening training sessions the teams will receive mentorship and learn skills needed to successfully implement their events.

There will be two application periods for the 2025-26 academic year: Summer 2025 and Fall 2025.

Applications for the Summer 2025 intake open June 2 at 9:30 am and close June 22 at 11:59 pm. Weekly training sessions run from July 17 to August 21. For more information on the eligibility criteria, the selection process, and how to apply, head to the Grow Your Community Fund website, or reach out to madison.reed@umanitoba.ca.

Get Active Open House

June 7, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CT) 
The Get Active open house, which also marks National Health and Fitness Day, kicks off UM's celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Active Living Centre’s and its role in building health and wellness in the community. This event welcomes everyone from the community to experience UM's sports and recreation facilities for free.

Schedule of activities:

• Open gym, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Blue gym – people can play badminton, basketball, etc.
  • Fitness floor - access the 30,000 sq ft cardio and resistance training area and 200 m indoor track
• Rec use, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Outdoor tennis – first come, first serve
• Group fitness classes
  • 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Met Con
  • 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Yoga Flow
• Facility tour, 10 a.m.
• Climbing, 3 – 4 p.m. – (registration required)