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Annual Events

Red River Ready – South Winnipeg Campus

Welcome to RRC Polytech — we are excited to get to know you as you start your learning journey with us!

This schedule of events will help you to connect with the many services and supports available to you as a student at RRC Polytech.

To get the most out of this event, we encourage you to attend all the sessions and take time to have fun and network with your peers.

Location

South Winnipeg Campus
130 Henlow Bay
Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4

Schedule

Friday, August 28, 2026

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome Messages

Location: Delta Room, South Winnipeg Campus

9:30 AM to 10:15 AM: Get Red River Ready! Spaces, Places, and People You Need to Know

Food Services, Campus Living, Commuting and Parking
The presenters will share valuable tips and tricks to help you navigate your way around campus and make the most of your experience.

Student Well-Being and Support Services
Learn about the resources available to help you succeed academically and personally.

Security and Safety Measures
The Health and Safety team will present important safety measures like SafeWalk, emergency procedures, and tips for staying safe on and off campus.

Location: Delta Room, South Winnipeg Campus

10:15 AM to 11:15 AM: Break – Visit Booths

Note: Booths run from 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM.

Essentials Booths:

  • Student Association, and Health and Dental: Learn about the vibrant student community on campus. This booth provides information on student clubs, organizations, events, and opportunities for involvement and leadership.
  • ITS: Your go-to resource for tech assistance. From resolving software hiccups to network guidance, our experts ensure smooth digital learning. Count on us to keep you connected and empower your academic journey with reliable and responsive support.

Support Services Booths:

  • Accessibility, Advising and Counseling Services: Learn about accommodations and resources available to students with disabilities. Counselling Services offer confidential support for students dealing with personal, emotional, or psychological challenges.
  • Safety, Health and Security Services: Information on campus safety measures, emergency procedures, and resources for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students.
  • Library and Academic Success Centre: Resources, research assistance, and access to various academic materials. The Academic Success Centre provides tutoring support and workshops to enhance your study skills, time management, and academic success.
  • Indigenous Student Support: Guidance and resources specifically designed to meet the needs of Indigenous students, including cultural programming, academic support, and community engagement opportunities.
  • Campus Well-Being: Promotes overall well-being and mental health. They offer resources through sports, fitness, and recreation activities to help students prioritize self-care, stress management, and healthy living.
  • Career Services and Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Unlock opportunities, gain real-world experience, and shape your future. Our experts guide you in merging classroom learning with practical skills, ensuring you’re prepared for a dynamic professional journey.
  • Environmental Stewardship and Campus Renewal: Explore a greener future at RRC Polytech’s Environmental Stewardship and Campus Renewal info booth. Discover sustainable initiatives, eco-friendly practices, and innovative campus transformations. Join us in building an environmentally conscious community where every step contributes to a more sustainable tomorrow.
  • International Education: Essential information to help international students adjust to life in Canada. Our team members are available to assist you with any questions you may have.
  • Winnipeg Transit
  • Service Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • Bank of Montreal
  • Photobooth

Location: ECE Room (HNL115 and 110), South Winnipeg Campus

11:15 AM to 12:00 PM: Choose Your Own Session

The IT Essentials
Location: Room 209, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session provides a guided tour using your RRC Polytech computer account. Learn how to manage your account, use the College’s HUB to access applications, and look for and request help through the IT Solutions Service Desk. A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Student Panel by Student Association
Location: Room 204, South Winnipeg Campus

  • Starting your journey at RRC Polytech is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming and even anxiety-provoking. That is entirely normal – to be both excited and anxious. In this session, you will hear from current students who remember their first day and their first year very well. Learn about their experiences, what they wish they would have known about and done a little differently, and what worked well for them and helped make their first year successful.

Work Integrated Learning and Career Services: Preparing to Launch (Your Career!)
Location: Room 200, South Winnipeg Campus

  • In this session, students will hear from RRC Polytech’s Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services team about the full range of co-op and career supports available to students. These include assistance with job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and much more! Learn how students and graduates seeking work-integrated learning and part-time, full-time, and temporary employment can access personalized support, job postings, on-campus presentations and recruitment initiatives.

Unlocking Your Potential: Strategies for Academic Excellence
Location: Room 210, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session offers valuable resources and support for students aiming to excel academically. The presentation highlights services such as tutoring, writing assistance, and workshops designed to enhance study skills. Attendees will also learn about free technology resources and supports to help students achieve their academic goals. Additionally, this session will provide information on accommodations available to students with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) at RRC Polytech: Student Readiness and Resources
Location: Room 206B, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session provides incoming students with a clear, practical understanding of how artificial intelligence is shaping learning at RRC Polytech. It sets expectations for responsible and ethical AI use, clarifies how AI may appear in coursework and assessments, and outlines what students need to know to succeed academically.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Refreshments and Activities

Location: The Deltas

1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Choose Your Own Session

The IT Essentials
Location: Room 209, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session provides a guided tour using your RRC Polytech computer account. Learn how to manage your account, use the College’s HUB to access applications, and look for and request help through the IT Solutions Service Desk. A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Student Panel by Student Association
Location: Room 204, South Winnipeg Campus

  • Starting your journey at RRC Polytech is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming and even anxiety-provoking. That is entirely normal – to be both excited and anxious. In this session, you will hear from current students who remember their first day and their first year very well. Learn about their experiences, what they wish they would have known about and done a little differently, and what worked well for them and helped make their first year successful.

Work Integrated Learning and Career Services: Preparing to Launch (Your Career!)
Location: Room 200, South Winnipeg Campus

  • In this session, students will hear from RRC Polytech’s Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services team about the full range of co-op and career supports available to students. These include assistance with job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and much more! Learn how students and graduates seeking work-integrated learning and part-time, full-time, and temporary employment can access personalized support, job postings, on-campus presentations and recruitment initiatives.

Unlocking Your Potential: Strategies for Academic Excellence
Location: Room 210, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session offers valuable resources and support for students aiming to excel academically. The presentation highlights services such as tutoring, writing assistance, and workshops designed to enhance study skills. Attendees will also learn about free technology resources and supports to help students achieve their academic goals. Additionally, this session will provide information on accommodations available to students with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) at RRC Polytech: Student Readiness and Resources
Location: Room 206B, South Winnipeg Campus

  • This session provides incoming students with a clear, practical understanding of how artificial intelligence is shaping learning at RRC Polytech. It sets expectations for responsible and ethical AI use, clarifies how AI may appear in coursework and assessments, and outlines what students need to know to succeed academically.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Additional Sessions

Journey to Success: Essential Information – International Student-only Session
Location: Delta Room, South Winnipeg Campus

  • The Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships (CIEGP) will deliver this session about starting your life in Canada, learning winning strategies in and out of the classroom and providing essential Canadian immigration information.
  • This international student-only session is designed to help new international students get a strong start in your RRC Polytech academic program and help you understand what you need to comply with current IRCC regulations and prepare for the next steps in your student journey.

Meet Our Indigenous Student Support Team
Location: Room 200, South Winnipeg Campus

  • Our Indigenous Support Centres provide a home away from home where you can smudge, participate in events, cultural teachings and ceremonies, or spend time with friends. The welcoming atmosphere of our centres include a computer lab, kitchen, telephone, study area and lounge. We promote respectful cultural awareness for all students and staff.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.