St. John's College: Are you attending the University of Manitoba in the fall?

 

St John’s College is a small college situated on the north perimeter of the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. The College invites any student who has been accepted by a faculty or school of the University of Manitoba to become a member. College members receive their degrees from the U of M, and enjoy complete access to all courses, services and facilities of both the University of Manitoba and St John’s College. While the University of Manitoba has over 30,000 students, only 1000 are members of St John’s, making it much easier for students to make social and academic connections and feel at home on campus.

We understand that the pandemic has affected student lives and as such, we continue to focus on enriching students’ university experiences, as best as possible. The College adapted its operations to address the health and safety concerns brought about by the coronavirus. Since the closure of the Fort Garry Campus due to COVID-19, St John’s College has maintained its residence operations and continued to safely provide housing and food to students who were unable to return home, or had nowhere else to live. As the university transitions towards a gradual re-opening, we are hopeful to increase our support to students as well.

St John’s College provides a home base where they can meet other students through our Jumpstart program in September or through intramural sports and social events organized by the St John’s College Student Association. There are lockers, study facilities (including private carrels) and a computer lab at the College, so College members have a place to study between classes. They also get a 10% discount at the Daily Bread Café and Pizza Joe (located in our building), which means they’ll always be fuelled up with coffee and snacks for crunch time!

Student Residence:

Commuter students can sometimes have trouble connecting to campus. St John’s College Residence is an excellent option for students looking for a more immersive university experience. Our residence is a diverse community of 100 residents. The residence is all single dorm style rooms and includes a full meal plan.

Academic Support:

At St John’s, students can access additional, personalized support. The College Registrar is trained in academic coaching and can provide guidance for College members in their studies. The Chaplain holds volunteer events, runs discussion groups, and is also available for all students who need someone to talk to about their problems, be they spiritual, social or personal.

Scholarships/Bursaries:

Finally, St John’s College members are eligible for more than $125,000 in exclusive awards, bursaries and scholarships. There are a number of scholarships specifically for first-year students coming straight from high school. The deadline to apply is April 1st or July 31st (depending on the award), so make sure you are ready!

For more information, you can visit our website at University of Manitoba - St. John's College (umanitoba.ca)

For specific questions related to any of our programs or services, please feel free to contact our front desk at 204-474-8531. If you wish, you can also set up a visit to St John’s for yourself.