Head Start Orientation

Congratulations!

You’ve been accepted to the University of Windsor. Now is your chance to “Unleash your Inner Lancer” and become an active member of the UWindsor community.

1. Attend Head Start Orientation (June 2013)

Finalize course registration with support from your department
Ensure you have all the facts about financial aid, scholarships, residence and meal plans
Get essentials like your UWinCARD (student I.D. card)
Learn how to navigate campus
Begin registering for fall 2013 classes. Registration begins May 13, 2013
Parents/family members are also encouraged to attend Head Start to learn how to best provide support to their student(s) during the transition to university
Identify contacts who can answer questions that arise after orientation

2. Attend Windsor Welcome Week (Sept 1-7, 2013)

Make connections at social events like concerts, festivals and evening events
Free food and amazing prizes (learn how you can win a free semester’s tuition—up to $3,000)
Get to know campus services
Meet your professors, staff and students in your program
Learn about professors’ expectations for the classroom, tests and assignments
Attend events to increase the likelihood of your academic success

3. Join “New at UWindsor 2013” on Facebook

Stay informed, chat with other first-year students and ask questions of staff

4. Participate in Campus Lifeline (Fall/Winter)

STEPS - sessions that help with test anxiety, time management and strategies for studying at a university level (strongly recommended for all first-year students)
Campus Life Line – online support for managing personal resources, academics, career-related experiences, health and wellness, and personal success (one-on-one appointments available)

Visit www.uwindsor.ca/headstart for more information.
Head Start is brought to you by the Educational Development Centre.
We would be happy to answer your questions. Contact us at (519) 253-3000, Ext. 3288 or by email at orientation@uwindsor.ca

When is Head Start?

Dates:
June 4, 5, 6, 2013 Faculties of Science, Nursing, Engineering, Inter-Faculty Programs, Odette School of Business
June 7, 10, 11, 2013 Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Human Kinetics

Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Program Start: 9 a.m. sharp
Program End: 3 p.m.
Location: CAW Student Centre (see map for details)

How do I sign up for Head Start?

Visit www.uwindsor.ca/headstart. You can choose from one of three dates. The dates provided online will be posted according to the program you are taking in the fall.

Why should I attend Head Start?

1. Complete important tasks

Finalize course registration
Get your UWinCARD photo taken
Buy a parking pass
Sign the Class of 2017 banner
Pick up your student handbook
Sign up for your UWindsor email account
Enter the daily draw to win a $500 award

2. Get connected

Make connections with other first-year students
Meet an academic advisor in your program
Take a campus tour
Meet with representatives from Awards & Financial Aid, Registrars, residence and other important campus services
Get the facts about university from student leaders

3. Ease your family’s concerns

Have your family attend parent information sessions
Receive a Parent/Family Handbook

Parents and Family

Head Start Parent/Family Information Sessions

Why Parents/Families Should Come to Head Start:

Helps to alleviate concerns about adapting touniversity life
Addresses transition issues such as: changes related to classroom size, commuting concerns, roommates, changing relationships, homework demands, extra-curricular opportunities, campus involvement, health and wellness
Provides information about what to expect the first year, such as related expenses, residences and meal plan options, awards, scholarships and financial aid, campus safety, independence
Assists with developing an understanding about student and family dynamics
Discusses the benefits of the residence experience for local as well as out-of-town students

Family members can:

Attend information sessions on finances, campus safety, independence and much more
Receive the Parent and Family Handbook
Hear from senior student leaders on dealing with the transition to university
Hear from student development specialists
Take a campus tour
Discover how your student will be well supported at the University of Windsor

Want more information?

Visit www.uwindsor.ca/parents

Visit our website and join “Parents of UWindsor Students” on Facebook to stay informed and ask questions to staff.