About Us
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) is the student governed association representing graduate students at the University of Manitoba, which functions on all of its affiliate campuses.
Conference Grant
The UMGSA offers up to $750 per year to graduate students enrolled at the University of Manitoba to attend conferences in their disciplines.
Our Events
From socials and luncheons to sporting events, the UMGSA is always busy planning the next great event for graduate students on campus.
Election 2018
Each spring, the Executive members of the UMGSA are decided in the annual General Election. All graduate students enrolled at the University of Manitoba get to vote, and candidates campaign on issues that affect graduate student life.
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Profiles
The UMGSA is pleased to announce the launch of Profiles, a weekly series celebrating the research of graduate students at the University of Manitoba. If you'd like to be featured, email profiles@umgsa.org.
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Become a Councillor
Becoming a councillor is a great way to get involved with student government, and makes your department eligible for grants from the UMGSA.
Council Meeting Minutes
If you’re interested in what goes on at UMGSA Council, take a look at the minutes from our past meetings. We meet once a month, and visitors are welcome.
Policy Manuals
The UMGSA Policy Manuals are the foundation of our organization. They guide us in our day-to-day operations and in our long-term goals.
Health & Dental Insurance
Full-time graduate students are automatically members of the UMSU Health and Dental Plan. If you’re a part-time student, you have the option of opting into the plan.
U-Pass
The U-Pass is a Universal Transit Pass which provides unlimited access to Winnipeg Transit services for Full-Time students in exchange for a mandatory fee.
Grad Talks on UMFM
The UMGSA and 101.5 UMFM are pleased to collaborate on Grad Talks, a weekly radio program airing at 10:30am every Tuesday morning.