Getting Ready for College

New Student Webinar – Being Red River Ready!

Learn about the supports, services and resources provided by our Student Service Centre, Campus Store, Counselling and Accessibility Services, and Safety and Health Services teams. Plus, find out how to access these resources, and how they can help keep you on the road to success.

Start Strong

Starting a new college program can be an exciting and also challenging time. To encourage a strong start, we are offering a free preparatory program called START STRONG for incoming students identifying with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

HUB

HUB is home to all your College resources. It’s the first point of contact for Red River College students and provides a central location for all your College needs.

• New Student Computer Systems & Accounts – Introduction (0:57)
• Video 1: What is HUB? (12:08)
• Video 2: Changing your College password (4:27)
• Video 3: Getting help with your College IT resources (6:12)

LEARN

LEARN is the College’s learning management system and is used by both distance education as well as on-campus programs.

Introduction to LEARN Tutorial ›

College Readiness

Learn more about College Readiness supports in the following areas:

• Foundational math – refresh your foundational skills using a combination of assessment and interactive, topic-based upgrading modules so you can confidently engage with the math related to your program.
• Study and learning strategies – discover and practice using evidence-based study skills to help you do your best in your program using the Learning Attitude Study Skills Inventory.

Academic Success Centre

The Academic Success Centre offers a variety of free services to help students understand and study new material, prepare for tests, and develop study skills and intercultural competence. Our services include Tutoring and Academic Coaching, Study Groups and Review Workshops, Study Skills and Diversity Workshops, and EAL Supports.

Library Services

With locations at both the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campus, the Library has even more to offer through its website. Here you will learn about Library events, workshops, and services. This is also your gateway to thousands of online resources. At the centre of it all is our OneSearch tool. Use this to find books, articles, and videos. The Articles and Databases tab leads you to a variety of specialized online databases from trade standards to nursing supports. Whether through the Ask Us chat service, by email, phone, or in-person staff are ready to assist you with your research or other needs. For 24/7 support check out the online Guides.​

Maps

Find your way around our campuses with our online maps.

360º Tours

Explore RRC classrooms and spaces based on your interests. Check out the 360º tours today!

Student Bus Passes and Peggo

A post-secondary Student peggo card must be purchased at the educational institution where you are enrolled. After your initial purchase you are free to load your card online, at one of our retail sales agents, or by calling 311.

The reloadable electronic peggo card can be purchased for $5, either online, in person at The Ox (NDC, Building D, Mall Level), or The Mercantile (EDC, William Street Building), or by calling 311. Monthly bus passes are still currently available. Passes are usually available about 1-2 weeks prior to the next month.

Students are required to show their valid post-secondary student ID to the bus operator when tapping your peggo card. A validation sticker for the school year will be affixed to your student ID.

Learn more about peggo ›

Student Parking

Students requiring parking at the Notre Dame Campus between 7:00am and midnight Monday to Thursday and 7:00am and 5:00pm Fridays must purchase a parking permit. Student parking can be purchased monthly or for multiple months at a time.

We are currently working on implementing a new on-line parking system which is expected to be available in mid-June. The new system will enable students to apply and purchase monthly parking on-line with a credit card, or in person at the parking office. We will also be introducing a pay by phone app for casual/hourly parking. Information about parking, and our new online system will be available on our website shortly. Please check the website regularly for updates.

Learn more about parking services ›

Safety & Security

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. To accomplish this, Security Services continues to raise the professionalism of our staff through training and education.

Some of the services we provide are:

• Foot patrols & mobile patrols
• Access/key control
• SafeWalk and SafeRide
• Crime prevention
• Emergency first aid and CPR
• Incident reporting and investigation as well as Lost and found.

Booklists

Booklists are available from the Campus Store approximately three weeks before classes start.

Locker Rentals

Rent either a full or half locker online through RRC HUB.

Mentorship Programs

We offer opportunities for you to get into student life and learning through a variety of volunteer programs including intercultural mentorships, professional mentorships, out-of-classroom experiential learning, and awards that recognize contribution and excellence in exploring and embracing diversity.

See how you can connect with other students from around the world to develop employability skills, build relationships with your peers, and enhance your cultural awareness and intercultural skills for both in and out of the classroom. Connect with us today!

LGBTT*

We’re equally committed to fostering a safe campus environment by ensuring everyone has the chance to work, learn and access services in an inclusive and welcoming manner. We provide educational opportunities and resources to help build communication, understanding and respect throughout our campuses.

RRC Students’ Association

Haunted House! Carnival Days! Movie Marathons! RRC’s Students’ Association makes campus life more interesting, keeping your calendar filled with fun events and activities — everything from block parties and gaming nights to petting puppies to relieve stress. The SA also provides a number of student-centred supports and services, including scholarships, health and dental plans, on-campus food banks and RRC’s annual Career Fair. They’re always looking for students to get involved and stay engaged — visit their website or stop into their office to find out how you can get involved!​

Campus Living

Mixing comfort and convenience, our student residence is housed in the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute, close to many of the city’s best shops, restaurants and nightclubs. With space for 100 students, the residence is an exciting addition to Winnipeg’s downtown — allowing you to work, dine and play in the heart of the historic Exchange District.

Healthy Minds Healthy College

RRC is a health-promoting college. Through our Healthy Minds Healthy College initiative, we offer many mental health-promoting activities and events throughout the year to encourage well-being, reduce stigma about mental illness, and build positive relationships.

Health Services

Located at both the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses, our Health Service Centres are staffed by professional nurses who can respond to emergency medical situations and provide healthy lifestyle information and tips for avoiding illness. If you’re feeling under the weather, they can help get you back on your feet as soon as possible!

Well Being and Recreation

Looking to get active, connect with friends, have some fun or meet new people? From esports to yoga, working out to basketball Recreation Services provides opportunities for students to nurture mind, body and spirit. Well-being is crucial to a students’ academic and personal success and we are here to support you on this journey.

RRC Students’ Association Health and Dental plan

You may be eligible to opt out of the RRC Students’ Association Health and Dental plan if confirmation of alternate coverage and completed opt-out waiver form is submitted to the RRCSA Student Benefits Plan Office within 30 calendar days after the start date of the program. For further coverage information, please visit My Student Plan.

Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit provides recognition for courses or programs completed at another recognized post-secondary institution or in a different RRC program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Work and life experiences may be used to gain credit for courses in your RRC program. Learn more about RRC’s Recognition of Prior Learning.

Dates

See important academic dates and holiday closures at the College.

Forms

Access a wide variety of forms that you’ll need during your time at RRC.

Photo ID Cards

Photo ID cards are available at Student Service Centres and are required for identification purposes, accessing College services such as fitness centres or computer labs, borrowing materials and writing exams.

Payment of Tuition & Fees

Paying for your tuition and student fees can be done online through RRC HUB or at one of our Student Service Centres. 

Program fees and Students’ Association fees are payable on or before the academic term start date.

Sponsored Students

If your program or student fees are billed to a third party, you must submit and complete a Sponsorship Authorization Form. 

Manitoba Student Aid

You can learn more about student financial assistance and apply online at manitobastudentaid.ca. With the interactive online application, you will receive an estimate within two weeks of submitting your application. You can follow the progress of your application online by logging in to your online account. Manitoba Student Loans and Canada Student Loans are interest-free and payment-free while you are in full-time studies. 

Employment and Training Services Manitoba-Assisted Students

You are responsible for paying your portion of program and student fees by the payment due date. Employment Manitoba will send their portion of the program and student fees directly to the College.

If the College does not receive the Employment and Training Services Manitoba approval form by the program start date, you are responsible for the entire payment. 

Awards and Financial Aid

RRC’s Student Awards and Financial Aid Office provides a number of support services for Red River College students, including information on financial assistance programs available to Manitoba students. See our complete list of awards, bursaries, and scholarships. 

Accessibility Services

If you have a diagnosed disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations such as exam accommodations, ASL interpreting, computerized note-taking, note-taking assistance or assistive technology.

Counselling Services

Personal wellbeing is critical to academic success and RRC has professionally trained counsellors to provide you with confidential counselling for personal/relational challenges, managing mental wellness, and to receive support through times of crisis.

Student Employment Services

Student Employment Services provides a full range of employment services and supports targeted at students, recent graduates and employers. We’re committed to ensuring Red River College students are provided with the employment supports they require to be able to build a career, enhance their quality of life, and contribute to both economic and social prosperity.

Indigenous Supports

The Indigenous Student Supports team provides the tools and resources to help Indigenous students succeed, from community to classroom to career. We believe that to reach your personal potential, the mind, body, spirit and heart must work together. From academic to cultural, we provide holistic and interconnected wrap around supports that take the best of western and Indigenous ways of teaching and learning.

Our Indigenous Support Centres provide a home away from home where you can smudge, participate in events and ceremonies, or spend time with friends. Our facilities include a computer lab, kitchen, study area and lounge.

Supports include Elders-in-Residence, prospective student and enrolment supports, academic and resource coaches, navigation coaches, wellness counsellors and advisors, financial aid officers, and transition to employment coaches.

International Student Support

Our Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships can help you make a smooth transition to your new life in Canada.

Check out our International Student Orientation Schedule for all incoming students in academic programs, and our Arrival and Quarantine Information Page if you will be traveling to Manitoba for the Winter 2021 term.