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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 insurance, you 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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• Sponsored Students Health Plan

  May 30th, 2025

  

  If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please read this section carefully.

  If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan. Please visit here for more info: First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process Info Post

  Opt-in/opt-out dates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

  • Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025
  • New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
  • New Spring Term students: TBA

  All sponsored students must:

  • Complete the UWSA Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form. The form is available at Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form.
  • Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your student account.

  Who pays for the plan?

  • If your sponsor includes health plan coverage, the charge will be paid by your sponsor.
  • If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.

  Adding a Family Member (spouse and/or dependent children) to Your Plan

  If you’re already enrolled and wish to extend coverage to a spouse and/or child:

  • You must complete a separate opt-in process through the Studentcare Couple & Family Enrolment Form.
  • Additional fees apply for dependants and are paid directly through the StudentCare platform.

  Dependants cannot be added retroactively, so it’s important to submit your application during the change-of-coverage period.

  Important Notes for Sponsored Students

  • Once you opt in and the charge is applied to your account, you cannot opt out.
  • Before submitting your opt-in form, you must confirm with your sponsor whether health coverage is included in your sponsorship.
  • If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.

  Missed the opt-in deadline?

  • The UWSA Health Plan follows a strict opt-in deadline. If you miss it, you may need to wait an entire academic year before you can opt in again.
  • Exceptions are not guaranteed. However, students who miss the deadline due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal.
  • Appeals are accepted only for a limited time after the add/drop period. Forms will be available on Health Plan Appeal Form.

  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

  First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process Info Post

  Couple & Family Enrolments

  Student Care Opt-Out

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• The UWSA 2025/26 Executives

  May 10th, 2025

  

  Meet your UWSA executives for the 2025/26 period!

  From left to right:

  Omega Budhathoki | Vice President External Affairs (VPEA)
  Alan Saji Koshy | President
  Harleen Deol | Vice President Student Affairs (VPSA)

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