However there are instances where due to limited availability of placements, students will be required to take assigned placements. Every student will be required to do a least one placement in a community or rural setting throughout the course of the program. Due to limited availability of placements in Winnipeg, it is necessary for students to travel outside of the city to placements in rural Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario. Transportation expenses allotted will be to an amount equal to, or less than, the cost of bus transportation to and from the placement. Wherever possible, attempts will be made to have direct billing to the University to avoid the need for students to be reimbursed.
Students are responsible for payment of refundable damage deposits.
Students are also responsible for payment of any damages to the place of accommodation that occur during their residence. The Academic Clinical Co-ordinator will determine if the change will be approved and paid for, given the specific circumstances. Food costs will not be reimbursed. Depending on the specific situation, the student may have to pay for food costs in an advance lump sum at the beginning of the placement accommodation time period. If the Academic Clinical Co-ordinator determines that the travel is essential, the student will be reimbursed on a per kilometer basis consistent with University of Manitoba staff policy.