Next Steps

Your Lancer Journey Starts Here!

Congratulations!
You're Accepted.

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.

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!

Dr. Robert Aguirre
Provost and Vice-President Academic, University of Windsor

Take Your Next Steps!

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.

Select Level of Study:
Undergraduate
Graduate
Select Enrolment Term:
Fall 2024
Winter 2025

Undergraduate:

Winter 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 5: VERIFY YOUR UWINSITE STUDENT HOMEPAGE ACTIVATION

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

Step 6: VISIT OUR NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION INFO PAGE

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

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

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.

Step 8: Register For Your Classes

Starting mid November, register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.

Step 9: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

Step 10: Attend Head Start Orientation

Make a smooth transition to UWindsor by attending Head Start:

  • Science & Education
  • FAHSS & Education
  • Nursing, HK & Business
  • Engineering
  • General Day
  • Virtual Head Start

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.

Step 12: 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

Your UWindsor student career begins!

First day of classes: TBA

Undergraduate:

Spring 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 5: VERIFY YOUR UWINSITE STUDENT HOMEPAGE ACTIVATION

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

Step 6: VISIT OUR NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION INFO PAGE

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

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

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.

Step 8: Register For Your Classes

Starting end of February 2024, register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.

Step 9: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

Step 10: Attend Head Start Orientation

Make a smooth transition to UWindsor by attending Head Start:

  • Science & Education
  • FAHSS & Education
  • Nursing, HK & Business
  • Engineering
  • General Day
  • Virtual Head Start

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.

Step 12: 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

Your UWindsor student career begins!

First day of classes: May 6th, 2024

Undergraduate:

Fall 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 5: 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 2024 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

Step 6: VISIT OUR NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION INFO PAGE

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

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

Step 6: 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.

Step 7: Register For Your Classes

Starting end of May 2024, register for your classes in UWinsite Student. Get the best selection by registering early.

Step 8: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

Step 9: Attend Head Start Orientation

Make a smooth transition to UWindsor by attending Head Start:

  • Science & Education
  • FAHSS & Education
  • Nursing, HK & Business
  • Engineering
  • General Day
  • Virtual Head Start

Step 10: 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.

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

Your UWindsor student career begins!

First day of classes: September 5th, 2024

Graduate:

Winter 2025

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.

Step 2: Accept Your Offer

For more detailed information, visit the graduate application steps page.

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.

Step 4: Pay Your Deposit

Pay your deposit if applicable.

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.

 

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.

Step 7: VERIFY YOUR UWINSITE STUDENT HOMEPAGE ACTIVATION

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (TBA for Winter 2025 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

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.

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.

Step 10: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

First Day of Class

Your UWindsor student career begins!

Graduate:

Spring 2024

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.

Step 2: Accept Your Offer

For more detailed information, visit the graduate application steps page.

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.

Step 4: Pay Your Deposit

Pay your deposit if applicable.

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.

 

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.

Step 7: VERIFY YOUR UWINSITE STUDENT HOMEPAGE ACTIVATION

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated a few weeks before registration opens (early March for Spring 2024 term). You’ll know your Student Homepage is activated when you can select it from the “Homepage” drop down.

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.

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.

Step 10: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

First Day of Class

Your UWindsor student career begins!

Graduate:

Fall 2024

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.

Step 2: Accept Your Offer

For more detailed information, visit the graduate application steps page.

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.

Step 4: Pay Your Deposit

Pay your deposit if applicable.

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.

 

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.

Step 7: VERIFY YOUR UWINSITE STUDENT HOMEPAGE ACTIVATION

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

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.

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.

Step 10: Upload Photo For Your UWINCARD

Watch for your invitation email with a link asking you to upload a photo and supporting documentation (passport or Canadian driver’s license). Once your photo has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the date it will be ready for pick up. Residence students will receive their card during check-in on move-in day.

First Day of Class

Your UWindsor student career begins!

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