Welcome Week

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Events

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Sunday,
September 1st

Residence Move-In Day

9:00am - 3:00pm
Residence Floor Lounges
Residence Students

Are you a student living in residence? Check your email for more information about move-in day!

Community Meeting

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Residence Floor Lounges
TBA

Meet your Resident Assistant and other students on your floor at the mandatory community meeting. You’ll be given lots of information on welcome week, living in residence and more! 

Blue and Gold Bingo

5:30pm - 7:30pm
CAW Commons
First Year Undergraduate Students, Residence Students

Join us at Blue & Gold bingo to kick off the start of welcome week & for a chance to win tons of great prizes!

Casino Night

8:00pm - 10:00pm
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Join us for Mock Casino Night at the University of Windsor exclusively for students aged 17 and above! Immerse yourself in a vibrant casino atmosphere with classic games like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and Craps—no experience necessary as our friendly dealers will guide you. Enjoy the thrill of gaming while earning tickets for a chance to win fabulous prizes, and sip on a variety of refreshing mocktails throughout the evening. Dress to impress and come ready for a fun-filled night of games, socializing, and excitement.

Monday,
September 2nd

River Games

11:00am - 4:00pm
Assumption Park
First Year Undergraduate Students
Battle of the Faculties Event

Come on out to Assumption Park and join your Faculty Team as you compete in challenges to win the Battle of the Faculties! Includes breakfast, lunch and freezies galore! Make sure to wear your best Endless Summer inspired gear.

Speed Mingling

5:00pm - 7:30pm
CAW Commons
First Year Undergraduate Students
Battle of the Faculties Event

Swing by speed mingling for fun games, ping pong, a photobooth, and fry bread tacos!

UWSA Tent Party - Euphoria

10:00pm - 2:00am
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of electrifying beats, mesmerizing lights, and pure euphoria at the UWSA’s Euphoria Rave Tent Party! Step inside the tent and immerse yourself in a high-energy atmosphere filled with pulsing music, vibrant neon lights, and a crowd that’s ready to dance the night away. Whether you’re a seasoned raver or new to the scene, this event is all about letting go, having fun, and making memories with your fellow students. Don’t miss out on this epic night—come as you are, and leave with a story to tell!

Tuesday,
September 3rd

PASS Program

9:00am - 11:30am
Winclaire Room, Vanier Hall
First Year Science Students

Preparation for Academic Success in Science (PASS) is an orientation program for all incoming Science students. PASS introduces Science students to all available academic support, volunteering opportunities and social programs to enrich their undergraduate experience.

Jump Start

10:30am - 12:00pm
Toldo 102
First Year Undergraduate Students

Looking for a successful September start? Come on out to JumpStart and learn about the tools and strategies you need to ace your first semester here at UWindsor! 

Involvement Fair

12:00pm - 2:00pm Tour Tuesday: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Chrysler Hall Tower Courtyard (In front of Dillon Hall)
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Residence Students, Student Groups, Other
Battle of the Faculties Event

Attend our Involvement Fair and interact with campus clubs, societies, and resources. There will be tons of giveaways happening and a free BBQ lunch, so don’t miss out!

Involvement Fair Tours

1:00pm-2:00pm
Chrysler Hall Tower Courtyard (In front of Dillon Hall)
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Residence Students, Student Groups, Other

Looking to learn more about campus or Windsor-Essex? Join one of our many tours leaving from the Involvement Fair DJ Booth at 1:00PM! 

Tours include:

Campus tour
Toldo Lancer Centre tour
Best Study Spaces tour
Aboriginal History tour

Paint Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
CAW Commons
First Year Undergraduate Students
Battle of the Faculties Event

Paint on upcycled vintage records, guided by an instructor or following your own artistic vision. 

Dirty Bingo

6:00pm - 9:00pm
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Join Sabin and the UWSA for another fun-filled night of bingo! Remember, this event is not for the faint of heart! Come win some hilarious prizes and listen to some wild stories as we play bingo, drag queen style! Doors open at 5.

UWSA Tent Party - Hip Hop Night

Alcohol is served
10:00pm - 2:00am
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

For our Hip-Hop Tent Party, embrace the urban vibe with a stylish and casual look. Opt for trendy streetwear such as oversized hoodies, graphic tees, joggers, and sneakers. Accessories like snapbacks, chain necklaces, and statement sunglasses will complete your outfit and add to the hip-hop flair.

Wednesday,
September 4th

Program Orientations

8:00am - 2:00pm
Varies Depending on Program
First Year Undergraduate Students
Get acquainted with Faculty and upper year students in your program by attending your program-specific orientation session! Click here for the more details about the time and location of your orientation.

PASS Program

9:00am - 10:30am
Winclaire Room, Vanier Hall
First Year Science Students

Preparation for Academic Success in Science (PASS) is an orientation program for all incoming Science students. PASS introduces Science students to all available academic support, volunteering opportunities and social programs to enrich their undergraduate experience.

Welcome Celebration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Toldo Lancer Center
First Year Undergraduate Students
Battle of the Faculties Event

Bring all your ballots from this weeks events to enter into our draw to win $4000 off your tuition and other great prizes! Also, find out the winner of the Battle of the Faculties.

Glow & Grow

8:00pm - 10:00pm
Residence Quad
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Residence Students

Join us at Glow & Grow! An exciting evening of fitness brought to you by Lancer Athletics and Recreation, Student Health, Counselling & Wellness Services, Housing & Residence Life, Canterbury College, and Campus Ministry. Recharge your body and mind with a 50-minute Pound Fitness session, followed by a relaxing 50-minute yoga class, all set in a vibrant, glow-in-the-dark atmosphere. There will be additional glow in the dark games including corn hole, soccer, frisbee and more. Attendees will also receive a care package. Registration is required, so please follow the link below to register.

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UWSA Tent Party - Country Night

Alcohol is served
10:00pm - 2:00am
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl for our Country Tent Party! Wear classic country attire such as plaid shirts, denim jeans, and cowboy boots. Add some rustic charm with a wide-brimmed hat, belt buckles, and denim jackets. outfit should reflect the laid-back, down-to-earth spirit of a country gathering.

Thursday,
September 5th

Pride Keychain Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dillon Hall 115 (Lower Level)
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, 2SLGBTQIA+ Students and Allies

Join the UWinPride committee for this drop-in workshop to make your own keychains, enjoy some snacks, and connect with members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!

Yoga on the Lawn

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dillon Hall Grass
Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Residence Students,Student Groups

Join us every Thursday in September for Yoga on the Lawn!
Mats will be provided.

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Trivia Night

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Canterbury College
Residence Students

Join Canterbury College for our trivia night, complete with snacks and prizes!

Shut Up & Lance

7:00pm - 9:00pm
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Join the UWindsor Competitive Dance Team for an exhilarating dance class designed to get you moving and grooving before the big tent party! This event is perfect for dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The team will lead you through a high-energy routine featuring a mix of popular dance styles, including hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary.

Movie Under the Stars

8:00pm - 11:00pm
Residence Quad
Residence Students

Residence students can come out to Movie Under the Stars to hangout on the lawn and have some snacks. Movie TBA!

UWSA Tent Party - Throwback

10:00pm - 2:00am
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Travel back in time with our Throwback Tent Party! Choose an outfit from a past decade, whether it’s the vibrant 80s, the grunge 90s, or the early 2000s. Think retro styles like high-waisted jeans, flannel shirts, or vintage dresses. Mix in iconic accessories from your chosen era—think scrunchies, funky patterns, or chunky jewelry. The goal is to embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the styles of yesteryears with a fun and fashionable twist.

Friday,
September 6th

Lancer Soccer Vs McMaster Marauders

6-8pm Women's
8-10pm Men's
Alumni Stadium
Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Residence Students,Student Groups,Other, all student groups, Windsor-Essex community

The Lancer soccer teams will host their west division rivals, the McMaster Marauders, in an exciting doubleheader at Alumni Stadium! In addition to the excitement on the pitch, there will be plenty of prizes and giveaways for our fans!

Students get in free with their valid student card.

TGI Friday: Name That Tune

7:00pm - 9:00pm
McPherson Lounge
Residence Students

Join us for the first TGI Friday event of the year: Name that Tune! Compete against other students in a bingo game incorporating all different music styles! This will be the first event of the Blue & Gold Cup and all attendees will earn points towards their building. 

UWSA Tent Party - Foam Party

Alcohol is served
10:00pm - 2:00am
CAW Courtyard
All UWindsor Students

Get ready to get wet and wild at our Foam Tent Party! Wear moisture-friendly clothing that you don’t mind getting drenched. Opt for quick-dry fabrics, such as swimsuits, board shorts, and water-friendly sandals. It’s also a good idea to bring a change of clothes and a towel to dry off afterward. Be prepared for an exhilarating night of foam-filled fun and make sure your outfit is ready for splashes and soaks.

What Is Welcome Week?

Welcome Week is the time for you to become a Lancer! It is a first year undergraduate orientation program that will prepare
you for starting classes in September. There are both social and academic events that will help you make friends, learn about
what resources are available on campus and get to know your professors.

As an incoming student, you will participate in challenges, attend events, and earn points as you compete to win the Lancer Shield. The best part is it will all take place on-campus and in-person. So what are you waiting for? Register today!

Stay tuned for updates on the Welcome Week schedule, how to earn points for your faculty team and much more.

Move-In Day & Parking Info

  • September 1st (Residence Move In Day): Students should first arrive to the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation Parking Lot to pick up their keys. They can park in any available marked University of Windsor parking lots.
  • September 2-4: Free Welcome Week parking is reserved in Bridge Lot A.
  • Move-In Day: Residence students are to arrive at the E.D. Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI) Parking lot to pick up their keys between 9:00AM and 3:00PM.

Battle Of The Faculties

What Is Battle Of The Faculties?

The inter-faculty rivalry has students form teams from within each major of study, earning points for participation and success in a series of events and challenges! Faculties include…

  • Nursing
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Science
  • Human Kinetics

The winners will have a chance to crown their faculty the greatest, as well as receiving the Lancer Shield and a commemorative plaque that will be hung up in a place of prominence on campus. Also the winning team will win awesome prizes and achieve UWindsor immortality. Events eligible for earning points towards winning the Battle of the Faculties are marked with a icon in the events section below!

Check out the contest rules and prizes document below to see what prizes are up for grabs and how to win them!

View Rules & Prizes

Photo Consent Release

During each of our welcome week events, there will be many opportunities for which we like to take photos of our incoming students and feature them in our orientation materials (ie: websites, communications). In attending any University of Windsor Welcome Week Events, participants should be aware that photos may be captured of them. Attending a Welcome Week Event grants the University of Windsor the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute and create derivative works of University of Windsor related photographs or videotaped images of persons in attendance for use in connection with the activities of the University for promoting, publicizing or explaining Orientation and Transition or its activities. This permission includes, without limitation, the right to publish such images in the University's student newsletter or other student correspondence, alumni communications, on the University's website and public relations/promotional materials, such as marketing and admissions publication. These images may appear in any of the wide variety of formats and media now available and that may be available in the future, including but not limited to print, broadcast digital, videotape, CD--ROM and electronic/online media. All photos are taken without compensation to the protographed. All electronic or non-electronic negativees, positives and prints are owned by the University. If a person does not wish to have a photo taken at a Welcome Week Event, they will take the following steps to ensure this does not happen: Not attend a welcome week event Advise the University of Windsor staff member overseeing the event in person at the event and submit my request in writing to the email identified by the University Staff member i speak to