March Break 2026

Spend your March Break discovering what it’s really like to be a Lancer at the University of Windsor! This exciting week of on-campus activities is designed especially for future students who want to explore their interests, experience academic life, and feel at home on campus.

What I can expect during March Break at UWindsor?

From March 16th to March 20th, 2026

Throughout the week, you’ll dive into hands-on experiences within our faculties, take guided tours of campus, and get a feel for the spaces where learning, research, and student life come together. You’ll also have the chance to meet fellow future Lancers, connect with professors, and chat with staff who are here to support you every step of the way.

Whether you’re still exploring your options or already picturing yourself at UWindsor, March Break is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and see yourself here. Come experience the energy, community, and opportunities that make UWindsor home.

Faculty-Specific Sessions (In-Person):

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Curious what it’s really like to be a FAHSS student?  Shadow a current FAHSS student and experience a real day in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.  Attend a class, join conversations, meet students and faculty, and explore how FAHSS students create, inspire, and lead. This is a FAHSS experience to enjoy.

Business

Curious about life as an Odette student? Spend a day at the Odette School of Business and experience it for yourself! You’ll be paired with a student who shares your business interests, sit in on a lecture, connect with classmates and professors, enjoy a meal in the new Residence Cafeteria, and learn about the HOUSE mentorship program. It’s your chance to see what your future in business could look like!

Engineering

Join us on March 17th for Engineering Program Information Day, where attendees can connect with the WINONE First-Year Office as well as faculty, staff, and students representing all six undergraduate engineering programs to learn about courses, Capstone projects, career pathways, and student support services. Visitors can explore program details in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronic Systems Engineering, meet members of the engineering community, tour the building, and drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Engineering - 3D Printing

The University of Windsor Faculty of Engineering is hosting a free workshop at its Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI) on Tuesday, March 17th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in 3D printing and design modeling using Fusion 360, with no prior experience required. Participants will design a keychain digitally, watch it come to life through real-time 3D printing, and learn about innovations in the 3D Printing Makerspace and IDEA Labs, showcasing how these spaces foster creativity, hands-on learning, and engineering-focused projects.

Nursing

Looking for something to do on your March break?  You are invited to join us for an exclusive applicant event on Monday, March 16th!  During the event you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about the Nursing program, ask questions, visit a lab and participate in activities with our Peer Mentors, and attend a lecture in our Year 1 Pharmacology & Medication Management course.

Science

Senior high school students are invited to experience campus life at the University of Windsor during their PD days with an exciting half-day Science Shadowing Program! Tour the Faculty of Science, enjoy lunch with a student ambassador, sit in on an undergraduate Chemistry class, and get all your questions answered about what it’s really like to be a UWindsor Science student. It’s the perfect way to see yourself here!

Not available in-person? Join our Virtual Sessions:

Join the University of Windsor this March Break for exciting virtual events open to everyone — whether you’re an international student or simply unable to attend in person. At University of Windsor, we’re here to connect with you, answer your questions, and support you every step of the way. No matter where you are, we can’t wait to welcome you!

View Our Daily Virtual Session Schedule:

You don't want to miss our Campus Tours!

Campus tours give future Lancers the chance to see UWindsor come to life, beyond photos and brochures. By exploring classrooms, labs, residences, and student spaces in person, you’ll get a real feel for the campus environment and daily student life. Tours also offer the opportunity to ask questions, learn about academic and support services, and picture yourself navigating campus with confidence. It’s the best way to experience the community, energy, and possibilities that make UWindsor a place you can truly call home.

💛💙 You are invited! 💙💛

Spring Open House 2026

April 25, 2026 – 10AM | 2PM

Explore our campus in-person, connect with future Lancers and supportive faculty, and experience firsthand where your learning, research, and student life will come to life!