Student Groups

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are currently in the progress of approving student groups. The Student Group list will be empty until all groups have been looked at.

UPDATE: Need more info about student groups? View our UWSA Student Group Guide here: UWSA Student Group Guide 2025-26

Being a part of a student group is a great way to get involved on your university campus. Joining a student group can help you connect with other students on campus that share similar interests. You can join an existing student group or start your own.

If you’re looking for the Indigenous Student Association, you can visit the page by clicking here.

Fall Intake Period: August 12 – September 12, 2025

Winter Intake Period: December 1, 2025 – January 14, 2026

There are two kinds of student groups:

Recognized Groups
This group is comprised of a majority of current University of Winnipeg students. The group must not have any positions that are paid by an outside organization(s), or have consistent funding or support from external organizations or chapters with the exception of the University of Winnipeg and its academic departments or the Canadian Federation of Students.
Only Recognized Groups may apply for additional funding.

Affiliated Groups
This group is comprised of University of Winnipeg students and non-University of Winnipeg students, including community members and members from external organizations or institutions. Affiliated Groups may have consistent funding or support from external organizations or chapters.

All student groups must complete our online Positive Space training before being approved. You can find the training here

Current Student Group Benefits

The benefits of Recognized and Affiliated Student Groups are as follows:

Group listing on the UWSA Website;
Promotions opportunities as prepared by the UWSA Events and Communications Manager;
A yearly printing budget of $20;
Accounting services. Email our Chief Financial Officer, Olayemi Olaleye (olaleye@theuwsa.ca) and CC the General Manager, Diksha Bansal at (d.bansal@theuwsa.ca);
Free UWSA space bookings as determined by the UWSA Events and Communications Manager.
Free classroom space rentals for group meetings on campus. Dependent on availability;
Discounted space rentals at the University of Winnipeg as determined by the University of Winnipeg Events Department;
Discounted space rentals at the University of Winnipeg Axworthy Health & RecPlex and Duckworth Centre as determined by the University of Winnipeg Recreation Services.
- Student Groups can book spaces free of charge if the purpose of the student group and for events with UW students not for personal use.
Free tabling rentals as determined by the University of Winnipeg Events Department and the UWSA Events and Communications Manager;
Recognized Student Groups: The opportunity to make Student Group funding requests. The UWSA can reimburse expense up to your approved amount:
- Any programming/event costs – food, services, supplies, printing, rentals.
- The UWSA will NOT reimburse expenses for alcohol, conferences, travel, honorariums, or personal purchases.