Summer University Advantage

Kickstart your UM journey this summer! If you’ve been admitted for Fall 2026, you can get a head start with the popular first-year seminar course ARTS 1110 – Introduction to University, refresh your skills in University Math Prep, and connect with peers in Coffee Chats for Success. Earn credit, build confidence, and start university feeling ready.

Benefits

  • Ease your transition into university life in a supportive summer setting
  • Explore the UM campus and get comfortable navigating your new environment
  • Meet other Fall 2026 students and build a sense of connection before September
  • Participate in Coffee Chats for Success to develop resilience, motivation, and self-compassion
  • Strengthen key academic skills through programming:
    • Effective learning and memory strategies
    • Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
    • Habit-building and mindful time management strategies
    • Academic research and writing processes
  • Brush up on math skills and boost your confidence through University Math Prep
  • Earn 3 credit hours towards your degree and fulfill the Written English Requirement (for most degree programs)
  • Learn how to manage stress, set meaningful goals, and maintain academic wellbeing
  • Develop key competencies and get formal recognition for them on your Experience Record

2026 dates and times

Introduction to University (ARTS 1110)

  • Classes will be held July 27 - August 27, 2026

  • Classes will be held Mondays - Thursdays from 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

  • There will be no class held on Terry Fox Day (August 3)

University Math Prep: 

  • Tutorials will be held July 27 - August 27, 2026

  • Tutorials will be scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  • There will be no tutorial held on Terry Fox Day (August 3)

Coffee Chats for Success:

  • Chats will be held July 28 - August 20, 2026

  • Chats will be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Community Thursdays:

  • Activities will be held on Thursdays following class (i.e., 2:00 – 3:00 PM), on July 30, August 6, 13, and 20. 

  • Each week will feature a different fun and social activity (e.g., scavenger hunts, campus bingo) 

What happens next?

Once we’ve processed your application, we’ll send an email confirming that you are registered for Summer University Advantage. This email will:

  • be sent to your @myumanitoba.ca email

  • arrive approximately ten business days after you have submitted your application

  • include important information about your fees and your academic record

Fees

View your tuition and fees in Aurora after registration (approximately $600.00 for domestic students and approximately $1,600.00 for international students).

Contact Us

Email us with questions at summer.advantage@umanitoba.ca