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Enter for your chance to win tickets to the Assiniboine Park Zoo Lights!

Need a break from your studies and looking for a fun outdoor activity? Through the Canadian Connection program, CIEGP is offering tickets to Zoo Lights at the Winnipeg Zoo for December 27 a 5:30pm. If interested, complete this request form by providing your name and student number. Note: We will select winners through a random draw. Only those who have…

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🎄✨Season’s Greetings from Red River College Polytechnic!✨🎄

We extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous holiday season and abundant prosperity in the upcoming New Year! Thank you for being a cherished part of our community, and we’re grateful for the moments we shared. As we embrace the festive spirit, please note that the College will be closed for the December Break…

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🎄 Join Our Festive Volunteer Activity – December 27 at 1:30PM 🎄

This holiday season, we invite you to be a part of something truly special! Harvest Manitoba, a leading non-profit organization, is gearing up for a heartwarming volunteer initiative, and we want YOU to join us to give back to the community. Let’s ensure everyone has food on the table. We are forming a group of RRC Polytech students to donate…

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Processing Time on Immigration Applications

It is always important to remember that application processing time from IRCC can vary from week to week. To check the current processing time, please click Check processing times – Canada.ca and choose the application type.   If you have extended your study permit while residing in Canada: select “Temporary residence (visiting, studying, working)” select “Study permit extension” If you…

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Preparing to Graduate? Get Informed about Graduation Audit, PGWP and Work Hours

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an important topic for international students at RRC Polytech. Post-Graduation Work Permit: International Education at RRC Polytech includes detailed instructions on eligibility, application procedures, and even samples of questionnaires and immigration forms. We highly recommend reviewing the instructions thoroughly to ensure that you don’t miss any important information.   If you prefer a more visual…

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Do you need a Co-Op Work Permit?

International students who are undertaking any kind of field education (co-op work experience or internship) after 2023, regardless of length and compensation, must have a valid co-op work permit.   The processing time on a co-op work permit application can be lengthy. You can follow the instructions here to prepare your application and submit it as early as you can….

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December Break

The College will be closed for December Break commencing the end of the workday on Friday, December 22, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Important Dates: December 25, 2023 – observed holiday for Christmas Day December 26, 2023 – observed holiday for Boxing Day December 27, 28 & 29, 2023 – December Break January 1, 2024 –…

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Winnipeg Transit Service Disruptions

The City of Winnipeg informed RRC Polytech that Winnipeg Transit riders may experience service delays or buses may be cancelled on various routes throughout the city starting this week. This is due to ongoing negotiations between the City and the Amalgamated Transit Union. The College is monitoring the situation closely and has started planning to ensure we meet the needs…

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MPI Virtual Information Session – Wednesday, December 6, 12PM

Due to popular demand, we are hosting a virtual MPI Information Session   MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) Information Session Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Virtual Session on MS Teams (Meeting link will be sent to the registrants a day before the session) Registration: Secure your spot by registering here. Considering driving in Manitoba…

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CBIE International Student Survey – 2023

The CBIE International Student Survey is designed to study the international student experience in Canada. Therefore, students enrolled (on a full-time or part-time basis) in post-secondary institutions studying for their full degree/diploma/certificate in Canada are invited to complete the survey. This includes international students studying in Canada with a student study permit, visitor’s visa, or undertaking research on a work…

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