Register and Check-in to Win!
Incoming undergraduate students who register for and check-in at Head Start will be entered to win a $500 tuition voucher, plus an entry into the Grand Prize draw for a $2000 tuition voucher!*
Head Start is an on-campus summer orientation program for incoming first-year students and their parents and supporters, run by the Student Success & Leadership Centre.
Welcome to Head Start 2025 for Engineering and General students! From personalized tours to the exciting Capstone Project showcase, this day is designed to help you navigate your academic journey with confidence. Whether you’re diving into a specific program or still exploring your options, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of campus life, course planning, and the support network ready to help you succeed.
Incoming undergraduate students who register for and check-in at Head Start will be entered to win a $500 tuition voucher, plus an entry into the Grand Prize draw for a $2000 tuition voucher!*
Questions throughout the day?
Visit the Information Desk located in the Toldo Lobby during the morning or the Late Check-In table at lunch hour or ask a professional staff member in a blue polo.
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| Time | 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
| Location | Toldo Lobby |
Receive a warm UWindsor welcome from Dr. Bill Van Heyst, the Dean of Engineering and Dr. Kyle Asquith Department Head of Communications, Media and Film and listen to their advice about how you can achieve your highest potential inside and outside the classroom. These faculty members have firsthand knowledge and experience about what it takes to be successful in a higher education environment.
| Time | 9:30 am - 9:35 am |
| Location | Toldo 100 & Toldo 200 |
Learn about the differences between high school and university from our student leaders!
| Time | 9:40 am - 10:10 am |
| Location | Toldo 100 & Toldo 2000 |
Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a student in university from upper year students.
| Time | 10:20 am - 11:00 am |
| Location | Toldo 100 & Toldo 200 |
Take a tour of campus to locate the buildings where some of your classes will be held and learn about our many student supports.
| Time | 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Pick up an information flyer and map at the Head Start table near the main entrance upon arrival. Today is our Capstone Demonstration Day and senior design projects will be on display by students in the following programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Be sure ask questions … one day you’ll be choosing Capstone project too!
| Time | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| Location | CEI Lobby |
Not in Engineering? Attend this session to get some key tips from an academic advisor about registering for courses and making your schedule.
| Time | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| Location | Toldo 200 |
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
| Time | 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
| Location | Education Building 1101 |
Learn about key programs and resources at UWindsor that will equip you to be a valuable resource for your student’s success.
| Time | 10:30 am - 11:30 pm |
| Location | Education Building 1101 |
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
| Time | 11:30 am - 11:40 am |
| Location | Education Building 1101 |
Parents, guests, and other supporters have the opportunity to ask questions they have about their student’s transition to University. Current students and University of Windsor faculty members will share their insights.
| Time | 11:40 am - 12:40 pm |
| Location | Education Building 1101 |
Join us for a complimentary BBQ lunch and take part in any of our optional afternoon offerings. Have a question about the meal plan? Don’t know where to pick up your UWin ID? Feel free to visit one of the resource fair booths or ask any of our staff members in navy blue and gold shirts.
Note: HK Students Arrive at 1PM
| Time | 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Location | CAW Student Centre |
Do you need help navigating course registration? This session will orient you to the various features of UWinsite and offers in-person assistance from an Academic Advisor.
| Time | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Location | G101A Computer Lab, Leddy Library |
Get your UWindsor campus gear by visiting our Campus Bookstore. This is your opportunity to get a feel for where your textbooks will be available for pick up in September.
| Time | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Location | Lower Level of the CAW Student Centre |
Join us for an afternoon of touring some of the key locations on the University of Windsor Campus. Learn more about the locations and their amenities while taking the opportunity to ask questions and get a sneak peak at what Campus life at UWindsor might look like for you!
Note: You do not need to stay for the whole tour! You are welcome to join or leave the tour at any time. If there is anything else you would like to see that is not on this schedule, please ask one of our staff members in the blue and gold shirts!
The length of the Living Off Campus Tour is approximately 1 hour and will include the following stops:
| Time | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
This length of the School of Dramatic Arts Building Tour is just over 1 hour and will include the following stops:
| Time | 1:30 pm - 3:00 am |