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Your pathway to the
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBAPRE-ARRIVAL GUIDE
1. Welcome to ICM!
2. What documents and other items should you bring with you?
3. What happens when you arrive in Canada?
4. What happens when you arrive in Winnipeg?5. Accommodation
6. Health Insurance
7. Orientation
8. Meet your Academic Staff
9. Register for Courses
10.Access the Student Portal11.ICM Academic and Student Services
12.Participate in Activities
13.Graduation
14.Resources
15.Contact information
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Welcome to ICM!
Susan DeaneCollege Director
I would like to welcome you to ICM and to congratulate you on your choiceto study with us and the University of Manitoba.
ICM will help you achieve your education goals through personalized supportand the opportunity to study at one of Canadas premier universities. You
will also have an expansive personal experience living and studying in ourvibrant multicultural community and country.
The information contained in this guide is to help you get started on your journey to Canada, to ICM and the University of Manitoba. There is anabundance of help and resources available to our students and our dedicatedstaff are here to help you be successful.
I look forward to meeting you at Orientation!
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What documents and other items should you bring with you?
Identification (e.g. drivers licence )
Medical records and immunization records
Credit card(s) and pocket money (approx. $200 CDN cash)
International prepaid phone card Name, address, telephone number of where you will spend your first night in
Canada
Contact numbers (family and ICM)
The Pre-arrival Guide
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Other Items?
Clothing/Toiletries:
Summer can be hot, average temperature of +26
C
Winters will be cold often -15
C
Canadians dress for the weather- warm boots, mittens,hats, and jackets
Buy you jackets and boots in Winnipeg they arecheaper here!
Electrical systems in Canada are 110 volts(2 or 3 pin plug)
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What happens when you arrive in Canada?
Citizenship & Immigration - be prepared to answer questions!
What is the purpose of your visit? (Study)
Where are you going to school/program? (ICM
show Letter of Offer)
How much money are you bringing into the country? (Must declare if youhave more than $10,000 Dont bring more than that in cash!)
Any other items to declare? (Paper list with $ amounts)
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5082-eng.html#s2x1
If you are confused, tired or jetlagged you can request a translator forassistance!
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Immigration Card
You will be given this form on the plane
before you land, but it is also available on
our website so you can review it in
advance and know how to fill it out
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What happens when you arrive in Winnipeg?
Transfer in Vancouver or Toronto
Pre-arrange Winnipeg Airport pickup if you are staying in residence winnipeglimo@hotmail.com
Homestay families will pick you up at the Winnipeg airport send them your arrival
information
NOTE: if you arrive late at night and need a place to stay until the next morning, hereare two hotels we recommend.
Queen Bee CanadInn Fort GaryLocated across the street from the On a major bus route and only a 2 minute bus ridefrom campus 1824 Pembina HighwayUniversity of Manitoba Campus Winnipeg, MB R3T 2G22615 Pembina Highway Toll Free: 1-888-332-2623Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2H5 Phone: (204) 697-1495Toll Free: 1-866-431-4666 Email:Phone: (204) 269-4666 Website: http://www.canadinns.com/stay/stay-
main.php?entry_id=8568 Website: http://www.queenbeehotel.com/
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Accommodation
Homestay
Polar Trails University of Manitoba Homestay
On-campus Residence Pembina Hall Residence - opening in
September 2011, Mary Speechly Hall andUniversity College Residence
St. Johns College and St. AndrewsCollege
Private Accommodations
NOTE: Additional information can be found onpage 8 of the Pre-Arrival Guide.
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Health Insurance
Canadian law requires all students to have health insurance
Family members accompanying students need to purchase health insurance for theduration of their stay
ICM students have basic health insurance as part of their fees and are covered for12 months. After 12 months, students have the option to extend this coverage orapply for the Manitoba Health Plan
Covered: visits to doctors, hospital stays and diagnostic medical testing
Not Covered: dental and prescriptions
Extended health insurance can be purchase through private insurance carriers
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Orientation
Thursday, September 1 st and Friday, September 2 nd
Orientation is mandatory for new students
Learn about the campus, Winnipeg and make
new friends! Important information about your studies at
ICM and register for courses
Wednesday, August 31 st
English and UTP1 Math placement tests ALLUTP1 students must write this test
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Meet Your Academic Staff
Joel Trenaman
Student Advisor
joel.trenaman@icmanitoba.caOffice : 204 474 7885
Beth Jennings
Senior Academic Manager
beth.jennings@icmanitoba.ca
Office: 204 474 9685
Meredith Johnson
Student Advisor
meredith.johnson@icmanitoba.ca
Office: 204 474 6342
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Course Registration
Students can register for courses online beginningAugust 22 nd
In order to access the Student Portal , you must
have: 1. an unconditional offer and;2. submitted a copy of your visa
Check your email box for an email called How toregister for your courses at ICM
NOTE: Should have any additional questions, pleaseemail advisor@learning.icmanitoba.ca
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Accessing Student Portal
You can access the Student Portal via our website: www.icmanitoba.ca
Username = ICM student ID number
Password = DOB YYYY/MM/DD
For those students needing to take the Math Placement Test practice questionscan be found on Portal
Math Placement Test will be held on August 28 th at 1 PM
English Placement Test will be held on August 28 th at 10 AM
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ICM Academic Student Services
Integrated Learning Skills Course
This course is designed to provide students with the learningskills required to be successful in university studies in a Canadianlearning environment. Study skills, academic writing, getting toknow Winnipeg and Canadian culture are some of the topicscovered. See ICM Advisors for advice on course and program selection
Check the Student Portal regularlyhttp://learning.icmanitoba.ca
Go to instructor office hours
Attend Support Tutorials
Attend Students Helping Students weekly peer tutoringsessions
Join Conversation Club to practice your spoken English
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Participate in Social Activities
ICM has a social event at least once a month movienights, sports, bowling, Winnipeg sight
UM has a wide variety of intramural sports teams andclubs. Check out recreation services on campus:http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/fortgarry/
Study hard, make lots of friends and take time tohave fun!
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Graduation from ICM
And welcome to your studies at the
University of Manitoba!
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International College of Manitoba Contact Information
University of ManitobaRoom 508, University Centre65 Chancellor CircleFort Garry CampusWinnipeg, ManitobaR3T 2N2 CANADA
Telephone: +1 204 474 8479
Facsimile: +1 204 474 8420E-mail: info@icmanitoba.caWeb: www.icmanitoba.ca
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