Enclosed walkways from residence halls to the dining hall provide protection from Winnipeg's weather. In order to ensure that residents are able to maintain a balance between social and academic activity, evening quiet hours are scheduled. University College Residence University College is a constituent college of the University of Manitoba. It offers a smaller more personal atmosphere where students, both day and residence, can interact with each other and with academics in an informal setting. The residence is student-governed and accommodates 150 men and 100 women in single rooms.
Tunnels connect the college residence to most buildings on campus.
Each floor has separate wings for men and women, connected by the lounge, and with single gender washrooms. Special interests are served by the Scholars', Professional Studies, and Graduate Studies floors. In addition to personal development and academic success programs, which are provided by the on-site student staff, the college offers guest speakers to enable students to expand their knowledge outside the classroom. Courtesy hours are in effect during exam preparation and writing periods. St. John's College Residence St. John's College was founded in 1849, but its origins date back to the early days of the Red River settlement.