South Winnipeg Campus Back to School Fall 2026 Update
Information for new students at RRC Polytech’s South Winnipeg Campus:
Our teams at RRC Polytech have worked together to ensure you have the support, services, and resources you need for a successful start to your academic journey.
Over the coming weeks, we will continue to share important information about campus life, student services, key dates, and what to expect as classes begin. Our goal is to make the transition into your program as smooth as possible and help you feel confident, connected, and ready for the term ahead.
We know this has been a period of change for many members of our campus community, and we recognize that uncertainty can sometimes create questions. Throughout this process, our focus has remained on supporting students and ensuring you have access to the information and assistance you need. We are grateful for your patience, understanding, and commitment to your education.
To help keep you informed, we will provide regular updates by email and through our transition information webpage. These updates will include important reminders, campus information, student supports, and other details to help you prepare for a successful semester.
We are excited to welcome you to campus this fall and look forward to supporting you as you begin your studies. Thank you for choosing RRC Polytech and for being part of our community. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and make the most of your student experience.
Where to go with questions about the transition:
If you have questions that have not yet been addressed, please send them to transition@rrc.ca. Questions will be monitored and directed to the appropriate teams within MITT and RRC Polytech.
Join us for Red River Ready on Friday August 28
Join us for Red River Ready at the South Winnipeg Campus (130 Henlow Bay) on Friday, August 28, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This welcome event is a great opportunity to get familiar with campus, learn about the services and supports available to you, connect with classmates, and gain the information you need to start your studies with confidence. We encourage all new students to attend, participate in the sessions, and take time to meet members of the RRC Polytech community before classes begin.
Safety Services at the South Winnipeg Campus
MITT and RRC Polytech share a strong commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all students, staff, and campus visitors. Safety remains a top priority for both institutions. As you prepare to begin your studies at South Winnipeg Campus (SWC), we want to share important information about the safety and health services and resources available to support you throughout your time at RRC Polytech.
RRC Polytech’s Safety and Health team provides safety services across the South Winnipeg Campus (Henlow, Fultz and Pembina buildings), helping ensure students have access to safe learning environments, safety resources, and support when needed.
RRC Polytech will have a dedicated Safety and Health Officer (SHO) who will provide support at the South Winnipeg Campus buildings. They will be stationed at Henlow and will be available to provide support and services to the Fultz and Pembina buildings. Staff or students at SWC can reach out to safety@rrc.ca to connect with the team with any questions or concerns.
Respiratory Fit Testing Program
Students in the welding program are required to wear respiratory protection while participating in practical learning activities. Students who require respiratory protection will receive information from their program about respirator fit testing requirements and how to book an appointment.
Respirator fit testing is conducted on campus by RRC Polytech Safety and Health Officers and Technicians. If you have previously completed a fit test in the last two years, please bring your fit test records and respirator to your appointment.
The cost of a respirator fit test is $164 for students and is due at the time of your appointment.
For more information about fit testing or to book an appointment, contact safety@rrc.ca.
Safety Policies and Resources
All students learning at the South Winnipeg Campus are expected to follow RRC Polytech’s safety policies and procedures. These policies meet or exceed Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health requirements and help ensure a safe and consistent learning experience across all campuses.
Students can access RRC Polytech safety policies and procedures through Schedule E. You can also use the following resources to:
If you have questions about safety services or need assistance, please contact safety@rrc.ca.
Student ID cards at SWC
The Student Support Centre at SWC will be located at 101.1 Henlow Campus and students can begin visiting this location for Student ID cards and other support beginning on Monday, August 24.
Students can also access these services at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campuses.
Student Printing
Xerox printers are currently being installed and will be configured similarly to other RRC Polytech campuses. Students and staff will be able to use these printers after adding them to their device and authenticating with their RRC Polytech credentials (email and password) or by swiping their RRC Polytech-issued ID card at the machine. View the instructions for adding a printer.
MITT students and staff will continue to have access to the Kyocera printers currently located at the South Winnipeg Campus. Some of the Kyocera printers may be relocated or removed due to operational or space requirements.
Student Support Services
We know that student support services are essential to student success. Current MITT students and new RRC Polytech students will continue to have access to key supports this fall, including student counselling, accessibility services, academic advising, tutoring, career and employment services, international student supports, Indigenous student supports, to name a few examples with more being finalized.
Teams from both institutions are working together to finalize how these services will be delivered and supported during the transition. We recognize that staff may have questions about what this will look like and wanted to acknowledge that this work is actively underway.
Our priority is ensuring students continue to receive the supports they need throughout their academic journey. We will share additional details as soon as plans are finalized.
Parking
RRC Polytech is providing advance notice of parking changes at South Winnipeg Campus (SWC) that will take place between Fall 2026 and January 2027.
Parking operations at SWC have transitioned to RRC Polytech. For the Fall 2026 term, the existing staff and student parking fees and practices will remain in place for all current and new students.
SWC students who require parking for the fall, including RRC Polytech and MITT students, should email parking@rrc.ca for enrollment instructions.
For casual daily parking, please use the Hangtag app.
Upcoming change: Effective January 1, 2027, parking rates will be increased from $25/month to $70/month to align with rates and a consistent approach for the parking programs RRC Polytech operates.
For any parking-related questions, please email parking@rrc.ca.
Wi-Fi Network
For the fall term, RRC Polytech staff, faculty and students will access the RRC Polytech Wireless Network by entering their credentials (Polytech email and password).
Locker Rentals
Due to an unexpected delay from the manufacturer in delivering the combination locks, locker rentals are not yet available for the South Winnipeg Campus. We now expect lockers will be available for in-store and online rentals beginning Monday, August 17. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Locker rentals for all incoming RRC Polytech South Winnipeg Campus, Exchange District Campus (EDC) or Notre Dame Campus (NDC) students are available through the online Campus Store, HUB (login required), or by visiting the EDC or NDC Campus Stores in person. For in-person locker rentals, please bring your RRC Polytech student ID card.
Locker rental costs:
- 10-month term – $51
- 4-month term – $31
- 10-week term – $18.50
Update on Program Schedules
We have received questions from students about when they can expect fall schedules to be available in HUB. Academic and Scheduling teams are actively working on finalizing the program schedules and uploading this information as soon as it becomes available. We know how important this information is for students to access, and we appreciate your continued patience as we work to have this information posted as soon as possible.
Hours of Operation at the South Winnipeg Campus:
To support the ongoing operations and provide access for students, staff and visitors throughout the day, the South Winnipeg Campus will operate under the following hours effective immediately:
- Security on-site: 6:00am – 10:30pm
- Campus open hours: 7:00am – 10:30pm
Textbooks and course materials available at the Campus Store
RRC Polytech has two physical Campus Store locations at the Exchange District and Notre Dame Campuses, and an online store, for textbooks, course materials, branded merchandise and more.
Course material lists for the Fall 2026 Term will begin to be available the week of August 3, by visiting the RRC Polytech Campus Store website – Shop Course Materials page. Because course information is still being finalized with programs, not all material lists will be available immediately. Updates will continue to be posted as information becomes available, so please check back if you do not yet see your course information.
For students attending RRC Polytech’s South Winnipeg Campus this fall, the options for getting your textbooks and course materials include:
- In-person at the Notre Dame Campus Store
- Ordering online with pick-up at the Notre Dame Campus store
- Ordering online with delivery to an address within Winnipeg (shipping costs may apply.)