In The News

  • Next Board of Director Meeting: Monday, June 30

    June 26th, 2025

    NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 30 at 5 p.m. CST.

    All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:30 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.

    Please review the following documents before the meeting:

     

    All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

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  • Student Beach Field Trip July 15!!

    June 25th, 2025

    UWSA Student Beach Field Trip

    Come join us for a fun day at Grand Beach! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the sun with your fellow students. Pack your sunscreen, snacks, and beach gear for a day filled with sand and smiles.

    Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure – get your tickets here: showpass.com/student-beach-field-trip

    Important Notes:

    • Must send a signed waiver to events@theuwsa.ca or hand it in person! You can find the waiver here: UWSA Waiver
    • This field trip is ONLY open to University of Winnipeg Students! We will ask you to check your UWinnipeg ID before getting on the bus.
    • We will not be issuing refunds. Please ensure you’re able to make it.
    • If it rains on Tuesday, July 15 we will reschedule for Thursday, July 17.

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  • Summer Connect

    June 2nd, 2025

    Your UWSA executives want to meet you and listen to your ideas! We have prepared a special gathering at the University of Winnipeg Quad on June 20 at 4:00 p.m. so you can meet them, pitch your ideas, and share. We’ll see you there!

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  • First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process

    May 30th, 2025

    If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan.

    If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please visit this page: Sponsored Students Health Plan Page

    This arrangement is based on a 2018 agreement between the UWSA and the Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) to streamline the process, as many First Nations students already have coverage through federal or First Nations band programs.

    Want to be covered anyway?

    Yes—you are still eligible to opt in to the Health Plan if you do not have other coverage or want the benefits provided.

    • If you are a sponsored First Nations student, please use the Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form to complete your application.
    • For non-sponsored students, please use the self-enrolment portal to opt-in found here: Studentcare Self-Enrollment Page
    • Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your University of Winnipeg student account and billed to your sponsor if coverage is included.
    • If your sponsor does not cover health insuranceyou will be responsible for paying $330 health plan fee yourself using the University’s accepted payment methods.

    We strongly recommend confirming with your sponsor before submitting the opt-in form. Once your application is approved, you cannot opt out or reverse the charge.

    If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Corporate Accounts Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca for support.

    Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form

    Studentcare Opt-In Self-Enrollment Page

    Sponsored and Indigenous Students Health Plan Page

    Couple & Family Enrolments

    Student Care Opt-Out

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