Our Summer orientation program is designed for new students who are embarking on their post-secondary experience here at UWindsor. This year we’re bringing Head Start to you with a brand new virtual platform that is going to make your Head Start experience a great one, all from the comfort of your own home.
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Associate Vice President, Student Experience
University of Windsor
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Student Experience at UWindsor on InstagramSaturday, July 11th, 2020
10 AM to 12:40 PM EST
For incoming students from the following faculties: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education, Human Kinetics, Nursing, & Science
Ready to get a Head Start? Sign-up Now!Saturday, July 25th, 2020
10 AM to 12:40 PM EST
For incoming students from the following faculties: Business & Engineering
Ready to get a Head Start? Sign-up Now!Thursday, August 13th, 2020
6 PM to 8:40 PM EST
General Session for Mature Students, Transfer Students & Part-time Students
Ready to get a Head Start? Sign-up Now!This year we’re having 3 virtual orientation sessions. Feel free to attend the sessions that are most relevant to you. Below you can check out the schedule for each session.
Learn about the differences between high school and university and what it takes to be a successful student on our campus.
Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a student in university from upper year students already attending the university.
Meet our student leaders and get valuable information about how you can support your student as they commence on their new academic journey. Learn the important differences between high school and university expectations. Understand the financial commitments required to complete a university program. Leaders will share information about student privacy policies, available mental health resources, academic accommodations, support resources and campus community safety initiatives.
This is your opportunity to meet professors and advisors from your academic program. Learn about your program, various support services available to you, and what you can do with your degree after graduation.
Want to meet other students starting school in September? Join our student leaders in the Student Networking Lounge for a fun orientation activity.
Take your own customized, personal tour of the campus to see the many resources available! Locate the buildings where some of your classes will be held and get connected with other first year students.
Have a question about the meal plan or a parking pass? Don’t know where to pick up your UWin ID? Any last minute details you need to know from Residence Services? Feel free to visit one of the campus service booths.
List of Campus Services BoothsFor students who have been accepted into Concurrent BA/Bachelor of Education programs, this session will help you navigate your undergraduate degree requirements alongside your Bachelor of Education requirements. All concurrent students that will be teaching grade 7 - 12 need to map out teachables for their first 2 years. Concurrent Psychology, ECE and Education are entering an exciting but very fast paced journey between their degrees and diploma.
This session is only available on the Saturday, July 11 date.
Collect points and watch the live leaderboard to see what you might win!
Collect publications, videos, and info documents in your virtual briefcase and they will all be emailed to you.
Have all your questions answered, meet your profs and fellow students from the comfort of your couch.
Learn about the differences between high school and university and what it takes to be a successful student on our campus.
Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a student in university from upper year students already attending the university.
Meet our student leaders and get valuable information about how you can support your student as they commence on their new academic journey. Learn the important differences between high school and university expectations. Understand the financial commitments required to complete a university program. Leaders will share information about student privacy policies, available mental health resources, academic accommodations, support resources and campus community safety initiatives.
This is your opportunity to meet professors and advisors from your academic program. Learn about your program, various support services available to you, and what you can do with your degree after graduation.
Want to meet other students starting school in September? Join our student leaders in the Student Networking Lounge for a fun orientation activity.
Take your own customized, personal tour of the campus to see the many resources available! Locate the buildings where some of your classes will be held and get connected with other first year students.
Have a question about the meal plan or a parking pass? Don’t know where to pick up your UWin ID? Any last minute details you need to know from Residence Services? Feel free to visit one of the campus service booths.
List of Campus Services BoothsCollect points and watch the live leaderboard to see what you might win!
Collect publications, videos, and info documents in your virtual briefcase and they will all be emailed to you.
Have all your questions answered, meet your profs and fellow students from the comfort of your couch.
Learn about the differences between high school and university and what it takes to be a successful student on our campus.
This virtual session is designed specifically to meet the unique needs of mature, transfer and part-time students. We will discuss strategies for academic success and campus resources and supports.
Meet our student leaders and get valuable information about how you can support your student as they commence on their new academic journey. Learn the important differences between high school and university expectations. Understand the financial commitments required to complete a university program. Leaders will share information about student privacy policies, available mental health resources, academic accommodations, support resources and campus community safety initiatives.
This is your opportunity to meet professors and advisors from your academic program. Learn about your program, various support services available to you, and what you can do with your degree after graduation.
Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a student in university from upper year students already attending the university.
Have a question about the meal plan or a parking pass? Don’t know where to pick up your UWin ID? Any last minute details you need to know from Residence Services? Feel free to visit one of the campus service booths.
List of Campus Services BoothsWant to meet other students starting school in September? Join our student leaders in the Student Networking Lounge for a fun orientation activity.
Collect points and watch the live leaderboard to see what you might win!
Collect publications, videos, and info documents in your virtual briefcase and they will all be emailed to you.
Take your own customized, personal tour of the campus to see the many resources available! Locate the buildings where some of your classes will be held and get connected with other first year students.
Have all your questions answered, meet your profs and fellow students from the comfort of your couch.
Our Campus Services Fair is open through the event, you can drop in on any of our booths at anytime to ask questions and download relevant materials.
Connect with faculty, staff and current students and get an update on what’s happening on campus, find out about scholarships, financial aid, residence and your next steps in preparing for Head Start Orientation. Meet other UWindsor future students in the networking lounge and have some fun by scoring points for activities. Check out the live leaderboard to see how you’re doing.
No need to download or install anything! Simply log in with your email and password that will be sent to you once you sign up to attend.
If you would like to video chat with a presenter or staff in the exhibit booths, you will need a webcam. But you can always use text or the phone if it’s more convenient.
Simply log in with your email and password that will be sent to you once you sign up to attend.
There is an Information Desk and Technical Help desk located in the virtual lobby.
Yes! Anything you see throughout the event can be saved to your virtual briefcase and all of the documents will be emailed to you.
Yes share the link to sign up!
Recordings of all presentations as well as all the resources in the exhibit booths will be available for a month after the event. You can still log in and view the materials and ask your questions by chat or email.
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