University 1 offers specialized programs and support services to help you navigate through your first year at the University of Manitoba.

START@U1 Online Tutorial
A unique program offered to new students that provides the necessary tools needed to register for courses.
 
U1 Orientation Session
A two-day orientation session meant to connect students and help them learn about the University of Manitoba.

Limited Admission
The University of Manitoba believes in opportunity, excellence, and accessibility. This program gives students with lower high school grades the chance and support to excel in a new environment.

Early Warning Program
An innovative program helping students make a successful transition to university and providing assistance at the earliest sign of academic difficulty.

Recovery Program
A program to monitor U1 student academic performance to ensure student goals are being met.

Aboriginal Student Supports
With an increase in Aboriginal student enrolment in U1, numerous programs have been initiated to help address cultural and historical differences.

Bison Sports Plus
An academic support team working directly with student-athletes to help them manage both an academic load and university-level sports.

International Student Mentorship Program
This program matches U1 international students with experienced international or Canadian students (mentors). The Mentor provides friendly academic support and helps the U1 student adapt to life at the University of Manitoba.