The RRC Polytech Café is the College’s free online networking and mentorship platform that connects students and alumni through virtual ‘coffee chats’ and exclusive nation-wide events with career development experts. More than 3,500 current students and alumni members have already joined the Café. How does it work? Students and alumni fill out a profile with education, experience, and interest tags. This information…
Join Erica Ament, Assistive Technologist with RRC Polytech, to learn an exciting new software Read&Write available for all students at RRC Polytech to use. Read&Write is a free desktop or browser digital tool to help with support for reading, writing, note-taking, studying, comprehension, translation, and more! Learn how Read&Write reads digital text aloud, highlights information and collects your highlights, provides…
RRC Polytech provides all international students with access to an affordable, comprehensive, and easy-to-use health plan. The International Emergency Health Insurance Plan is issued through Gallivan: Student Health and Wellness and is managed by the RRC Polytech Students’ Association. This plan offers benefits similar to Manitoba Health coverage. College-issued health insurance coverage is mandatory while you are enrolled in your…
As an international student, you must hold a valid study permit while residing in Canada. Your co-op work experience is also an integral part of your academic study. If you hold a valid study permit and it’s not covering your entire study time (including the co-op), you may extend it before it expires. You can follow the instructions here…
Students are invited to show their support for Black History Month by attending a community event that RRC Polytech is sponsoring, entitled Supporting the Winnipeg Black Collective: Action Vision & Change on February 16th. Featuring a keynote address by Canada’s award-winning Black Justice Strategy Co-author, Zilla Jones, BMA, JD, the social gathering will encourage audience members to dance, sing and…
Come down to Notre Dame Campus, Friday, February 16 to celebrate Louis Riel Day from 11 am to 1:15 pm! The Library Hall on the Mall Level will feature live entertainment with Métis musicians Patti Kusturok on keyboard and Gary Lepine on fiddle from 11:45am – 1:15pm. Participate in the tunes and try your hand at playing spoons! The tiipii…
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…
International students who are undertaking any kind of field education (co-op work experience or internship) after April 30th, 2024, 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 to IRCC online…
Campus Well-Being in collaboration with the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC), is hosting the annual Cupcakes and Condoms event. This is a delightful and informative session dedicated to promoting safe sex practices, understanding sexual health, and learning about consent. Embrace this valuable opportunity to initiate an open and judgment-free dialogue about sexual health — an often-taboo topic. Take Home Goodies!…
Sign up for the Get Movin’ Challenge and track your steps for a chance to win prizes. Go toe-to-toe with your classmates and colleagues. Move your way to improved health, and a chance to win some amazing prizes! Keep track of your steps (& other physical activity) during the month of February. To qualify for the prize draw, 7000 steps…