The gateway to your future

First year university is a big step toward your future and the University of Manitoba is committed to helping you succeed. We created U1 with your future in mind.

U1 is the gateway to your greatest university experience. It helps you navigate through first year, offers countless supportive programs, provides friendly academic advisors and caters to your needs as a student.

U1 doesn't add extra years or cost to your education; rather, it promotes exploration, offers choice, and allows flexibility. It is designed to help you. Research shows that first year is a critical year for university students. According to recent studies, most university students change their direction of study during their first year and strong evidence shows that student success is dependent on academic, social, and emotional adaptation to university life.

U1 is unique to the University of Manitoba. No other university in Canada starts off with a first year focus that is designed specifically for first year students. U1 addresses your changing needs by developing programs that integrate, assist and support your success.

U1 is designed to help you find a direction that fits your interests and abilities, with the ultimate goal of helping you pursue the program of your dreams.