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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.

My Important Dates What Are My Next Steps
Patti Weir

To our future University of Windsor students

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

Important Dates


  1. Nov 2
  2. Nov 9
  3. Dec 15
  4. Early Jan
  5. Jan 6
  6. Jan 6
  7. Jan 7
  8. Jan 9
  9. Jan 15
  10. Jan 20
  11. Feb 3
  12. Feb 13 - 21
  13. Feb 15
  14. Mar 6
  15. Apr 1
  16. May 25
  17. June 1
  18. June 1
  19. June 4
  20. June 7
  21. June 14
  22. June 16, 17 & 19
  23. July - Aug
  24. Aug 15
  25. Sept 5
  26. Sept 5
  27. Sept 9
  28. Sept 22
  29. Oct 6
  30. Oct 9 - 17
  31. Oct 23
  32. Dec 9
  33. Early Jan
  34. Jan 13
  35. Mar 5
  36. Mar 31
  37. Apr 30
  38. May 19 - 26
  39. May 19
  40. May 26
  41. Jun 1
  42. Summer
  43. Jul 1
  44. Aug 12
  45. Sept
  46. Sept 8

  1. Winter 2021: Course Shopping Cart Opens

    Nov 2, 2020

  2. Winter 2021: Registration Opens (check your appointment time in UWinsite Student)

    Nov 9, 2020

  3. Winter 2021: Fee Deadline

    Dec 15, 2020

  4. Fall 2021: UWinAward Entering Student Profile opens

    Early January 2021

    Apply for entrance scholarships and bursaries for 2021-2022. Deadline April 30, 2021.

  5. Winter 2021: Orientation

    Jan 6, 2021

  6. Winter 2021: Residence Move In Day

    Jan 6, 2021

  7. Winter 2021: First Day of Classes

    Jan 7, 2021

  8. UWindsor Applicant Day

    January 9, 2021

    Everything you need to know as an applicant to UWindsor, connect and get the answers to all of your questions. Gain insight into what it’s like to be a UWindsor student. Attend live webinars, and find out about awards, financial aid, student support, and academic advising. Meet fellow students and student recruiters virtually.

    Learn more about Applicant Day

  9. Fall 2021: Application Deadline – For applicants currently attending an Ontario high school

    Jan 15, 2021

  10. Winter 2021: Last Day for Late Registration & Course Changes

    Jan 20, 2021

  11. Winter 2021: Financial Drop Date

    Feb 3, 2021

  12. Winter 2021: Reading Week

    Feb 13 - 16, 2021

  13. Family Day

    Feb 15, 2021

  14. UWindsor Spring Open House

    March 6, 2021

    A rich campus-wide experience involving faculty, staff and students from all academic programs and services as well as informational presentations.

  15. Fall 2021: Apply for Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries

    August 1, 2021

  16. Course calendar is available online

    May 25, 2021

  17. Accept Your UWindsor Offer for Fall 2021

    June 1, 2021

  18. Residence guarantee deposit due

    June 1, 2021

  19. International Open Day - Virtual Event

    June 4, 2021

  20. First-year students can start planning Fall 2021 through UWinsite Shopping Cart

    June 7, 2021

  21. First-year students can start registering for Fall 2021 classes on UWinsite

    June 14, 2021

  22. New Student Registration Days

    June 16, 17 & 19, 2021

  23. Attend Head Start, Register for classes, Get your UWin Student Card

    July - August 2021

    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.

  24. Fall 2021: First semester’s tuition is due; Residence fee due

    August 15, 2021

  25. Fall 2021: Welcome Week begins

    September 5, 2021

  26. Fall 2021: Move into Residence

    September 5, 2021

  27. Fall 2021: First day of class

    September 9, 2021

  28. Fall 2021: Last Day for Late Registration & Course Changes

    September 22, 2021

  29. Fall 2021: Financial Drop Date

    October 6, 2021

  30. Fall 2021: Reading Week

    October 9 - 17, 2021

  31. Fall Open House

    October 23, 2021

    Register for Fall Open House!

  32. Virtual Open Day

    December 9, 2021

    Event dates & times subject to change.

  33. UWinAward Entering Student Profile opens – apply for entrance scholarships and bursaries

    Beginning of January

    Apply Now!

  34. Application Deadline

    January 13, 2022

    Apply Now!

  35. Spring Open House

    March 5, 2022

    Event dates & times subject to change.

  36. Outstanding Scholars Program application Deadline

    March 31, 2022

    The Outstanding Scholars program offers one year of scholarships plus 6 semesters of paid work. Students learn research skills in laboratories, fieldwork, by conducting literature reviews, assisting with communications and health promotion, assisting with research design, doing creative work, and much more!

    Apply Now!

  37. Deadline to apply for Entrance Scholarships and bursaries

    April 30, 2022

    Apply Now!

  38. New Student Registration Days

    May 19 - 26, 2022

    Get in-person or online help from our student recruiters and academic advisors. You can also access on-demand video content to guide you through the process of registering for your first year, first semester courses.

    Learn more about New Student Registration Days

  39. Course Registration Shopping Cart Opens

    May 19, 2022

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  40. Course Registration Opens

    May 26, 2022

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  41. Accept your UWindsor offer

    June 1, 2022

    How to accept your offer

    Residence guarantee deposit due

    June 1, 2022

    International student deposit due

    June 1, 2022

  42. Attend Head Start Orientation

    July - August 2022

    Our Summer orientation program is designed for new students who are embarking on their post-secondary experience here at UWindsor.

    More about Head Start

  43. International student application deadline

    July 1, 2022

    Apply Now!

  44. Fees due

    August 12, 2022

    First Semester tuition & residence fees are due

  45. Attend Welcome Week

    September 3 - 7, 2022

    More about Welcome Week

    Move into Residence

    Early September, 2022

    More about Residence

  46. First Day of Class

    September 8, 2022

What to do next?

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

Step 1

Review your offer

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.

How do I review my offer
Accept your offer

Step 2

Accept your offer

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.

How do I accept my offer
Review your offer

Step 3

Set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) options

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.

How to set up MFA options
Setup UWindsor Email

Step 4

Extend your UWin Account & Setup UWindsor Email

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.

How to Extend
How to access UWindsor email
Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 5

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (May 26th, 2022 for Fall 2022 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

Plan your courses

Step 6

Visit our New Student Registration Info Page for Fall 2022

Incoming Fall undergraduate students can access resources regarding next steps, how to register, and choosing courses.

Learn More

New Student Registration Page Coming in mid May! Get live help with course registration online or in-person!

Plan your courses

Step 7

Plan your 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.

Plan Your Courses
Register for your classes

Step 8

Register for your classes

Starting on May 26th, 2022 (for Fall 2022 Term), register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.

Choose my courses
Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Step 9

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo in early August, 2022 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.

More about UWinCARD
Upload your photo
Attend Orientation

Step 10

Attend Head Start Orientation

Make a smooth transition to UWindsor.

  • Science & Education - Friday, July 8th
  • FAHSS & Education - Saturday, July 9th
  • Nursing, HK & Business - Friday, July 15th
  • Engineering - Friday, July 22nd
  • General Day - Saturday, August 6th
  • Virtual Head Start - Friday, August 12th
About Orientation
UWindsor Prep Program

Step 11

UWindsor Prep Program

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 18, 2022.

About Prep Program
Attend Welcome Week

Step 12

Attend Welcome Week

September 3 to 7, 2022 - 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!

First day of class

First day of class

Your UWindsor student career begins!
September 8, 2022.

Review your offer

Step 1

Review your offer

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.

How do I review my offer
Accept your offer

Step 2

Accept your offer

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.

How do I accept my offer
Review your offer

Step 3

Set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) options

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.

How to set up MFA options
Setup UWindsor Email

Step 4

Extend your UWin Account & Setup UWindsor Email

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.

How to Extend
How to access UWindsor email
Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 5

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (Early November, 2021 for Winter 2022 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

Plan your courses

Step 6

Visit our New Student Registration Info for Winter 2022

Incoming Winter undergraduate students can access resources regarding the next steps, how to register, and choosing courses.

Learn More
Plan your courses

Step 7

Plan your 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.

Plan Your Courses
Register for your classes

Step 8

Register for your classes

Starting on November 25, 2021 (for Winter 2022 Term), register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.

Choose my courses
Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Step 9

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo in early December, 2021 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.

More about UWinCARD
Upload your photo
Attend Orientation

Step 10

Attend Orientation

On January 5th, 2022 - Make a smooth transition to UWindsor.

About Our Winter Orientation
Attend Welcome Week

Step 11

Attend Welcome Week

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!

First day of class

First day of class

Your UWindsor student career begins!
January 17, 2022 for Winter.

Review your offer

Step 1

Review your offer

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.

Accept your offer

Step 2

Accept your offer

You will get an email with instructions to accept the offer in eGAS.

Review your offer

Step 3

Set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) options

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.

How to set up MFA options
Pay your deposit

Step 4

Pay your deposit

Pay your deposit if applicable.

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 5

Apply for study permit

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.

Plan your courses

Step 6

Extend your UWin Account & Setup UWindsor Email

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.

How to Extend
How to access UWindsor email
Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 7

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (mid May for Fall 2022 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

Plan your courses

Step 8

Plan your 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 chevron next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.

Register for your classes

Step 9

Register for your classes

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.

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Step 10

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo by August 2022 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.

More about UWinCARD
Upload your photo
Review your offer

Step 1

Review your offer

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.

Accept your offer

Step 2

Accept your offer

You will get an email with instructions to accept the offer in eGAS.

Review your offer

Step 3

Set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) options

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.

How to set up MFA options
Pay your deposit

Step 4

Pay your deposit

Pay your deposit if applicable.

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 5

Apply for study permit

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.

Plan your courses

Step 6

Extend your UWin Account & Setup UWindsor Email

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.

How to Extend
How to access UWindsor email
Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Step 7

Verify your UWinsite Student Homepage Activation

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (early November for Winter 2022 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

Plan your courses

Step 8

Plan your 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 chevron next to class sections when using the Class Search and Enroll.

Register for your classes

Step 9

Register for your classes

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.

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Step 10

Upload photo for your UWinCARD

Your UwinCARD is your official UWindsor student identification card. Upload your photo by December 2021 and your UwinCARD will be mailed to you.

More about UWinCARD
Upload your photo
First day of class

First day of class

Your UWindsor student career begins!
January 6, 2022.

Registration Guides

Multiple resources to help you with course registration

Watch our Step-by-Step Course Registration Videos

Watch our Step-by-Step Video

Watch a current UWindsor student guide you along.

Registration Videos
Read our Step by Step Course Registration Articles

Read our Step by Step Articles

Read through our many Knowledge Base Articles.

Registration Articles
Download our Step by Step Course Registration PDF

Download our Step by Step PDF

Download, print and read our pdf guide.

Registration PDF

Questions?
Need Help?

There are multiple ways to connect with UWindsor for help

 

Students getting support from advisors and professors

Course Registration Webinars

Looking to learn more about how to register for courses?

Attend one of these sessions to learn how to choose and register for courses, get answers to your questions from Academic Advisors, and receive tips for academic success.

  • Monday, June 8 @ 2 PM EST
  • Wednesday, June 10 @ 2 PM EST
  • Friday, June 12 @ 2 PM EST
  • Monday, June 15 @ 2 PM EST
  • Wednesday, June 17 @ 2 PM EST
  • Friday, June 19 @ 2 PM EST
Attend Webinar

Reasons to Attend

  • Learn how to choose and register for courses
  • Get answers to your questions from Academic Advisors
  • Receive tips for academic success
Attend Webinar

Head Start Orientation

We offer a variety of services to ease the transition for incoming students

Head Start summer orientation program is designed for new students who are embarking on their post-secondary experience here at the University of Windsor.

 

Upcoming Head Start Dates

Head Start 2022 In Person Dates

Head Start 2022 Online Program Date

Head Start program includes:

  • Faculty presentations
  • Sessions for you and your parents, guardians or supporters to learn about life at UWindsor
  • A campus resources fair to ensure you haven’t missed anything
  • Learn about some of the major differences between high school and university
  • Discover ways to get involved on campus
  • Connect with academic advisors

Visit Head Start

UWindsor Prep Program

Refresher classes to prepare incoming students for success!

  • Short, non-credit prep-courses designed to refresh students’ skills and provide a taste of what classes will bring in the fall
  • Take one, a few, or all of the prep-classes to get ahead and be prepared for the beginning of your UWindsor classes
  • Each course is designed to provide a review of grade 12 curriculum and build the skills students will need in first-year classes

Sign-up for Prep Program
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