Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Windsor. You’re on your way to achieving your dreams.
Below you’ll find the information you need to take the next steps on your journey. From resources to plan your first-year courses to services to help you make the most of your UWindsor experience to a timeline to guide you – you’ll find it all here.
If you require assistance, you’ll also find contact information for your particular program or the service you wish to inquire about.
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Welcome! At the University of Windsor, you have entire worlds to discover, multiple worlds that will challenge your intellect, your imagination, and your character. That’s why more than 16,000 students this year have chosen to make their future here.
I invite you to come to the University of Windsor and write your own future. At the same time, you’ll be writing ours.
Looking forward to meeting you virtually this Fall, and to seeing you in person just as soon as it’s safe to do so!
Patti Weir
Acting Provost and Vice-President Academic,
University of Windsor
Registering your courses will take careful planning to ensure you get the class schedule that works best for you. The steps below will help you get started but if you’re having trouble at any point contact your program or reach out to us at ask.UWindsor.
Please select the options that describe you best
Review your Offer of Admission letter and verify your program. You’ll also want to take note of any conditions to your offer of admission and complete them by the date indicated in your letter.
Follow the instructions in your University of Windsor Offer of Admission letter that explains how to confirm your acceptance. Make sure you’ve completed this by the date indicated on your Offer of Admission.
UWindsor uses MFA to verify the identity of individuals accessing our protected online resources from off-campus. You need to set up your MFA options before extending your UWin Account or signing in to UWinsite Student to plan your courses.
Gain access to your UWindsor email, the University’s online learning system, the full suite of Microsoft products and other important campus resources. After you’ve extended your UWin account the University of Windsor will send all email communications to your UWindsor email.
Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (May 2023 for Fall 2023 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.
Incoming Fall undergraduate students can access resources regarding next steps, how to register, and choosing courses.
New Student Registration Page Coming in mid May! Get live help with course registration online or in-person!
Start planning your courses once your Shopping Cart is active in UWinsite Student. You’ll know you can start adding classes to your Shopping Cart when you see the small arrow next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.
Starting in late May 2023 (for Fall 2023 Term), register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.
Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo in early August, 2023 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.
Make a smooth transition to UWindsor.
Each optional, non-credit course is designed to support first-year students' transition to UWindsor by providing a condensed review of grade 12 curriculum. Classes begin July 2023.
Early September 2023 - Make new friends, connect with your professors, staff and returning student leaders. Get valuable tips from senior students. Join your faculty team to compete for the coveted Lancer Shield!
Your UWindsor student career begins!
September 7, 2023.
Review your Offer of Admission letter and verify your program. You’ll also want to take note of any conditions to your offer of admission and complete them by the date indicated in your letter.
Follow the instructions in your University of Windsor Offer of Admission letter that explains how to confirm your acceptance. Make sure you’ve completed this by the date indicated on your Offer of Admission.
UWindsor uses MFA to verify the identity of individuals accessing our protected online resources from off-campus. You need to set up your MFA options before extending your UWin Account or signing in to UWinsite Student to plan your courses.
Gain access to your UWindsor email, the University’s online learning system, the full suite of Microsoft products and other important campus resources. After you’ve extended your UWin account the University of Windsor will send all email communications to your UWindsor email.
Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (Early November, 2022 for Winter 2023 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.
Incoming Winter undergraduate students can access resources regarding the next steps, how to register, and choosing courses.
Start planning your courses once your Shopping Cart is active in UWinsite Student. You’ll know you can start adding classes to your Shopping Cart when you see the small arrow next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.
Starting on November 14, 2022 (for Winter 2023 Term), register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.
Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo in early December, 2022 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.
In Early January, 2023 - Make a smooth transition to UWindsor.
Make new friends, connect with your professors, staff and returning student leaders. Get valuable tips from senior students. Join your faculty team to compete for the coveted Lancer Shield!
Your UWindsor student career begins!
January 5th, 2023 for Winter.
Review your Offer of Admission letter and verify your program. You’ll also want to take note of any conditions to your offer of admission and complete them by the date indicated in your letter.
You will get an email with instructions to accept the offer in eGAS.
UWindsor uses MFA to verify the identity of individuals accessing our protected online resources from off-campus. You need to set up your MFA options before extending your UWin Account or signing in to UWinsite Student to plan your courses.
Pay your deposit if applicable.
If you are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant, you will need to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada. Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more.
If you are a new UWindsor student, you need to extend your UWin Account to gain access to your UWindsor email, the University’s online learning system, the full suite of Microsoft products and other important campus resources. After you’ve extended your UWin account the University of Windsor will send all email communications to your UWindsor email.
Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (mid May for Fall 2023 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.
Start planning your courses once your Shopping Cart is active in UWinsite Student. You’ll know you can start adding classes to your Shopping Cart when you see the small chevron next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.
You will receive an email with your enrolment appointment date, at which point you can start registering for classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.
Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo by August 2023 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.
Review your Offer of Admission letter and verify your program. You’ll also want to take note of any conditions to your offer of admission and complete them by the date indicated in your letter.
You will get an email with instructions to accept the offer in eGAS.
UWindsor uses MFA to verify the identity of individuals accessing our protected online resources from off-campus. You need to set up your MFA options before extending your UWin Account or signing in to UWinsite Student to plan your courses.
Pay your deposit if applicable.
If you are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant, you will need to obtain a Study Permit to study in Canada. Visit the Government of Canada website to learn more.
If you are a new UWindsor student, you need to extend your UWin Account to gain access to your UWindsor email, the University’s online learning system, the full suite of Microsoft products and other important campus resources. After you’ve extended your UWin account the University of Windsor will send all email communications to your UWindsor email.
Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (early November for Winter 2023 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.
Start planning your courses once your Shopping Cart is active in UWinsite Student. You’ll know you can start adding classes to your Shopping Cart when you see the small chevron next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.
You will receive an email with your enrolment appointment date, at which point you can start registering for classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.
Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo by December 2022 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.
Your UWindsor student career begins!
January 5, 2023.
Land Acknowledgment
The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
