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.
Student Support Services
Students at the South Winnipeg Campus can access a wide range of supports designed to help them succeed throughout their educational journey, including:
- Academic Advising
- Accessibility Services
- Library and Academic Services
- Tutoring and Academic Coaching
- Career Workshops and Employment Supports
- International Student Supports
- Indigenous Student Supports
Information about each of these services can be found at rrc.ca/support.
Accessing Services
At this time, services will primarily be available by appointment and may be offered online or in-person, while we work out the on-campus schedule. Services may be available on a drop-in schedule. More information will be shared throughout the fall as the demand for services is identified.
RRC Polytech Students:
To access student support services, students can visit rrc.ca/support or the Student Success Centre (Student Support Centre) in Room 101.1 at the Henlow building. A staff member will be stationed in this space throughout the week to help connect students with the services they need.
MITT Students:
To access student support services, students can email studentservices@mitt.ca or visit the Student Success Centre (Student Support Centre) in Room 101.1 at the Henlow building. A staff member will be stationed in this space throughout the week to help connect students with the services they need.
MITT Student Services will split time between the Henlow and Pembina buildings to provide advising, counselling, and one-on-one career and employment supports at both sites.
Ryan will be available for student advising:
- Henlow building (Room 101.11): Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Pembina building (Room 107): Tuesday and Thursday
David will be based in the Pembina building in Room 122.2 and will be available to meet students at the Henlow building for one-on-one career and employment conversations by appointment.
Student Counselling Services
MITT student counselling services will continue to be provided by our counsellor, Nedu, who will be available on the following schedule:
- Henlow building (Room 101.12): Tuesday, Thursday
- Pembina building (Room 107): Wednesday, Friday
Indigenous Support Services
At SWC, RRC Polytech students can access Indigenous Support Services through the Aazhogan Centre (Indigenous Support Centre) located at 101.15 in the Henlow building. This smudge-friendly space is open to all students and staff and serves as a welcoming place to connect with Indigenous supports. An Indigenous support team member will be based in the adjoining office from Monday to Friday to support students and help them connect with the appropriate resource or person.
Phyllis Crow, Knowledge Keeper, will be available at SWC on Fridays, and efforts are underway to expand on-site access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers throughout the week.
Sports, Recreation and Wellness Services
Campus Well-Being events and activities will be planned at the SWC. A schedule will be shared on a monthly basis and will also be available at rrc.ca/well-being.
Students can access sport, recreation and wellness activities and facilities at the Notre Dame Campus (NDC) and Exchange District Campus (EDC), including gym facilities, fitness classes, intramural sports, and drop-in gymnasium use with access to a variety of sports equipment.
To access the Loft Fitness Centre at the North Gym (NDC) and the Fitness Centre at the Roblin Building (EDC), just present your student ID card at the front desk.
Laptop Loaner Program (MITT Students, only)
MITT’s laptop loaner program will continue to be available to MITT students. This program is designed to provide temporary access to laptops for students who require a short-term replacement if their own laptop needs repairs or replacing.
To submit a request for a loaner laptop, contact studentservices@mitt.ca to schedule an appointment.
Students’ Association Events
Students at the SWC can participate in RRC Polytech Students’ Association events taking place on campus, starting with the SWC Welcome Back Party on September 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Deltas at the Henlow building.
Campus Hours and Access
As an update to information previously shared, a reminder that the current open hours at SWC are:
- South Winnipeg Campus buildings at Henlow, Fultz and Pembina are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Staff, students and faculty may remain on site until 10:00 p.m., with Security using the period from 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to secure the facilities.
- If you need to access the campus after 8:00 p.m., please enter through the main entrance at 130 Henlow (facing Kenaston) for both the Henlow and Fultz buildings. For the Pembina campus, please use the main entrance doors.
- If Security is temporarily unavailable while conducting a patrol, please contact 204-632-2323 for assistance.
Weekend hours:
Weekend access at Henlow, Fultz and Pembina is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Security will begin securing the buildings at 3:30 p.m. and will complete the process by 4:00 p.m. Staff working on campus during these hours are asked to notify Security before departing.
Food Services
As part of the South Winnipeg Campus integration of services, beginning next week, RRC Polytech will oversee delivery of food services for the South Winnipeg Campus, including catering, vending, public use, microwaves, and event-related expectations. The focus for fall 2026 is service continuity, clear points of contact, and practical support for staff and students while specific details continue to be confirmed.
Cafeteria
The Bridge Café, located in the Henlow building (Room 158), will be operated by Dexterra Food Services. It’s a public space available to staff, students, and external guests. Hours of operation and service details are being finalized and will be shared in a future update.
Microwaves and Shared Food Spaces
Public microwaves for students are available in the Bridge Café in the Henlow building and in the lunchrooms in the Pembina and Fultz buildings. If a public microwave is not functioning or requires cleaning, contact rrcfoodservices@rrc.ca.
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.
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 Tuesday, August 25.
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.
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.)