The University of Windsor Students' Alliance (UWSA) is the body representing full-time undergraduate students.
Although the organization is independent of the university, it still works with it to advance student interests.
The UWSA administers a number of services including health and dental insurance plans, safe spaces, a universal bus pass, and a bike sharing program. In addition, the alliance organizes multiple campus events throughout the year including Afro Fest, Frost Week, and the nightly Welcome Week festivities.
The UWSA has elected representatives who serve students through various ways. There is an Executive team, a Board of Directors, a Senate and full-time staff. UWSA officials and staff work diligently to ensure an exceptional student experience at UWindsor.
Please see the below information regarding the Winter HEALTH AND DENTAL AND BUS PASS OPT-OUT dates.
Health and Dental Opt-Out
Health and Dental opt-out will be closing on February 2, 2018, to opt-out please go to www.studentcare.ca. If you have missed Fall opt-out, you can not opt-out during the Winter Opt-Out. You will need to have proof of additional coverage when opting out. This opt-out can only be done online. Once you have completed an opt-out you cannot opt back in for any reason. The money will be refunded by direct deposit your bank account. This account is not your school account, but a personal bank account.
For more information please see our website, www.uwsa.ca.
Health and Dental Opt-In
Health and dental opt-in for dependents must be done by February 2, 2018. The opt-in must be done online at www.studentcare.ca.
For more information please see our website, www.uwsa.ca.
Bus Pass Opt-Out
The bus pass opt-out will close on February 2, 2018. All applications for the opt-out must be received by this date, no late submissions will be accepted. This opt-out must be done in person at the UWSA office located in the CAW Student Center, room 209. If you have missed the Fall opt-out, you can not opt out during the Winter Opt-Out.
For the eligible postal codes and documentation required please see our website, www.uwsa.ca. Once a bus pass opt-out has been completed you can not opt back in for any reason.
For the bus pass please also note that the bus passes from last year will NOT work and you do need to pick up a new one for this year. You can pick up your card at the UWSA office located in the CAW Student Centre, room 2009. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
University of Windsor Students' Alliance (UWSA)