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Next Board of Director Meeting: Monday, July 21

July 17th, 2025

NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 21 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:

Agenda BOD250721

BOD250721 OPEN Session Package

DMC250626_Minutes

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

Student Beach Field Trip Cancelled!

July 15th, 2025

Student beach field trip cancelled, due to air quality! All ticket holders, please check your emails.

CKUW 95.9 FM Community Stakeholder Meeting - July 16

July 8th, 2025

Wednesday July 16th 6-8:30pm at the West End Cultural Centre Assiniboine Credit Union Hall

Join CKUW staff, volunteers, and board members as we work together to improve our radio station! We’re asking the question “How do we keep CKUW sustainable and relevant in the community?” Share your thoughts, ask questions, and start conversations while you mingle.

Free event, all are welcome, casual dress, come and go!

Volunteers – Listeners – Donors – Students – Musicians

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.

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.

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!

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

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:

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

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)

Drag Storytime

May 9th, 2025

📖 Drag Storytime 📖

Come with family and friends for an enchanted break, and enjoy joyful, captivating stories read by three fabulous Drag Queens: Ruby Chopstix (@rubychopstix), Minokawa Song (@minokaw.a), and Artemyst (@the.artemyst).

📅 June 3
🕛 12:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free + open to all

Presented in partnership with @uwpglibrary and @rainbowloungeuwsa

⚠️ Registration is required to attend the drag storytime Click here to sign up! 

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