Admitted Students

CONGRATULATIONS!
YOU'RE ACCEPTED.

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Congratulations on being accepted to Windsor Law. 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 at Windsor Law. 
If you require additional assistance, please contact the Student Services Office.

 

HOW DO I ACCEPT MY OFFER:
You can respond to your Offer of Admission under “Choices/Offers” through the Ontario Law School Admission Service (OLSAS). In order to do this, please log on to your completed OLSAS application and follow the online instructions. Failure to accept this offer of admission by the expiry date indicated at the top of your Offer of Admission will lead to forfeiture and lapse of this offer.

*Transfer students please contact the Associate Dean (Academic) for more information on the offer acceptance process.

PAYING YOUR DEPOSIT

Your $500 deposit is due by June 1. 

The deposit due date for offers of admission made after June 1 is the same as your offer expiry date.

Please note that failure to pay the deposit by the deadline will lead to forfeiture and lapse of this offer. 

       The deposit can be made in one of two ways:

  1. By cheque (made payable to the University of Windsor) directly to:
    University of Windsor
    Office of the Registrar – Law Division
    401 Sunset Avenue
    Windsor, Ontario
    N9B 3P4
     
  2. Using online banking. Add the University of Windsor to your list of bill payments. Your student ID number is your account number. 

       This deposit will be credited towards your Fall tuition.

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING: 

For information on residence, contact the Residence Office uwindsor.ca/residence at 519-253-3000, extension 3279 or Canterbury College uwindsor.ca/canterbury/ at 519-256-6442.

 

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

There are various resources below to assist you in finding off-campus housing: 

RESOURCES: 

You can estimate your tuition and fees by utilizing the Tuition Fee Estimator

Additional information about tuition will be provided in your information package that will be sent out by e-mail in August. 

Important Financial Dates

Fall Term: August 15

Winter Term: December 15

A reminder that tuition is due on the stated deadline date for each term, or 24 hours after registration takes place.

We understand the financial challenges that a student faces when pursuing a legal education and our generous scholarship and bursary program offers assistance to students with financial need. In addition to awards based on financial need, we offer several awards that recognize students who demonstrate good citizenship and academic excellence. During the 2021-22 academic year, students received just over $1.85 million in funding. Levels of funding vary from year to year.

If you require assistance with meeting the costs of your legal education, we recommend that you apply for government student loans (beginning in early April), Faculty of Law Awards (online applications are available through your UWinsite Student portal beginning August 1), and any other awards for which you may be eligible. 

Many Canadian banks offer educational lines of credit. Credit limits will vary depending upon the student's credit history, other debts (including educational loans) and whether the student has a co-signer. Please note, the more the student borrows from other programs, the lower the credit limit will be.

Windsor Law has partnered with Scotiabank to offer enhancements to their Professional Student Plan. The professional banking program includes comprehensive solutions tailored to your professional education needs .  We encourage you to reach out to our partner branch, Windsor Financial Centre and speak with Elaine Genyn (Elaine.Genyn@scotiabank.com), and her team of Professional Banking Advisors. You can reach Elaine by phone at 519-973-5396 to determine how this program can help you fund your legal education at Windsor Law.

For details please visit:

Your UWin Account is your personal digital identification for accessing a number of online services at the University of Windsor. A valid and active UWin Account is required of everyone associated with the University of Windsor who plans on using any of the IT systems and services.

The UWin Account has two components:

  • UWin ID (also known as userid, login or user name)
  • UWin password

If you have not activated your UWin Account, visit the First-time Student / Applicant Account Activation page. You will need your UWindsor Student Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Both of these authentication credentials can be found in your offer of admission letter.

UWindsor takes cybersecurity very seriously. We use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify the identity of an individual trying to access our protected online resources from non-University networks.  

We expect you will be accessing your UWinID@uwindsor.ca email account as well as UWinsite Student before you arrive on campus. As such, please set up your multi-factor authentication methods before extending your UWin Account. Here are the steps: 

  1. Navigate to myprofile.microsoft.com in a web browser and sign in with your UWinID@uwindsor.ca and UWin password
  2. In the Security info box, click the UPDATE INFO link. 
  3. Click the + Add method button to add an authentication method. 

If you have questions about MFA, please visit www.uwindsor.ca/itservices/multifactor.  

Now that you have set up your MFA options, please extend your UWin Account to access:  

  • Your UWindsor email account (UWinID@uwindsor.ca
  • The University’s online learning system 
  • The Leddy and Law Libraries 
  • Several Microsoft Office 365 tools 
  • Other important campus resources 

To extend your UWin Account, visit the Extend Your UWin Account Services page. You will need your Student Number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) which can be found in your offer of admission letter. For assistance extending your UWin Account, please review this ask.UWindsor article.  

NOTE: After you extend your UWin Account, the University will send all email communications to your UWindsor email account (UWinID@uwindsor.ca). To access your UWindsor email account, go to Student Webmail and log in with your UWinID@uwindsor.ca and UWin password. 

UWinsite Student is the University of Windsor’s student information platform. As a UWindsor student, you will use it regularly. For example, it’s where you will register for classes, find your exam schedule and keep track of your academic progress.   

Your Student Homepage in UWinsite Student will be activated about 4-8 weeks prior to registration. You will be able to access the platform from www.uwindsor.ca/uwinsitestudent with your UWinID@uwindsor.ca and UWin password.

If you require any type of academic accommodation, you will need to register your information with Student Accessibility Services. In addition to the provision/coordination of classroom and testing accommodations, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides a variety of services and supports to students who have registered with SAS having documented disabilities including:

  • learning disabilities
  • attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  • acquired brain injuries
  • vision, hearing and mobility impairments
  • chronic medical conditions
  • psychiatric issues

These services and supports are intended to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities fully into the fabric of the 

University of Windsor, and to help minimize the impact of a disability on individual learning and academic performance.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
No, first-year (1L) law students do not have to select their courses in advance. The first-year curriculum is prescribed.

HOW WILL I KNOW THE DETAILS OF MY CLASS SCHEDULE?
Registration information will be sent by email to your UWindsor email address. Your class schedule can be accessed by signing in to UWinsite Student once available.

ENROLMENT VERFICATION LETTER
Once you have been enroled in your 1L courses, you can generate your own enrolment verification letter free of charge through your UWinsite dashboard. You can review the following ask.uwindsor published article for more information.

WILL I RECEIVE ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT ORIENTATION AND THE PROGRAM?
Yes, information will be e-mailed to your uwindsor email address in August and will include additional information about tuition, registration, and academic and social orientation. This information package is helpful but you are still required to attend orientation. 

WHEN IS ORIENTATION?
Orientation will be held over a five-day period (Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30).  Be sure to check Law's Important Dates webpage often for updates.

DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ORIENTATION?
Yes, it is mandatory to attend orientation in order to secure your place in the Law program. 

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Visit us:

We invite you to visit campus to get a sense of your home away from home, while pursuing your legal studies. We offer both in-person campus tours, and the option to explore our campus virtually.

Due to the exciting Transforming Windsor Law (TWL) renovations taking place, the Faculty of Law will temporarily relocate to clusters around campus:

  • CAW Student Centre (The Hum): dedicated law student lounge
  • CAW Student Centre: Student Services and Career Services
  • Vanier Hall, Winclare: Faculty and administrative staff
  • Lambton Tower (2nd floor): Dean's offices
  • Leddy Library: Law Library staff and collection

Classes for law students will take place in three main buildings:

  • Odette School of Business
  • Anthony P. Toldo Health Education Centre
  • Neal Education Building

In need of temporary accommodations while visiting the area, here is a list of Hotel Accommodations that may have special university rates available.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR:  

Congratulations on your acceptance! We look forward to welcoming you to the Dual JD community.

Please check your email regularly for information about next steps. You can also visit the Detroit Mercy Law Admitted Students page here.

You must pay deposits to Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law after accepting your offer. You are required to pay a deposit of $500 CAD to Windsor Law by June 1, 2024 and a deposit of $500 USD to Detroit Mercy Law by June 1, 2024.

You are required to provide a copy of your final official transcript (including the date your degree was granted) before you begin the Dual JD program. Please ensure that your transcript is sent to both the Detroit Mercy Law Admissions Office and LSAC by July 1, 2024.

Please do not attempt to apply for a visa or study permit on your own. The Dual JD admissions team will contact you about these processes. If you are a Canadian citizen who will be processing for an F-1 student visa, you are required to attend a border crossing day prior to Detroit Mercy Law Orientation in August 2024. The border crossing dates are scheduled for August 13 and 14, 2024. Please ensure you are in Windsor for these dates.

Both Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law Orientations are mandatory for all incoming Dual JD students. Detroit Mercy Law Orientation will take place from August 19-23, 2024. Windsor Law Orientation will take place from August 26-30, 2024.

If you have questions, please contact Katharine Fisher, Director of the Dual JD Program (kfisher@uwindsor.ca) or Stephanie Winbigler, Director of Admissions for the Dual JD Program (winbigsn@udmercy.edu).

Indigenous applicants who receive an offer of admission to Windsor Law, must complete the mandatory Indigenous Pre-Law Student Summer Program offered in August of every year. Be sure to check Law's Important Dates webpage often for updates.

The following scholarships and bursaries are available upon completion of the mandatory Indigenous Pre-Law Summer Program:

  1. Funding may be available through Indspire (http://www.indspire.ca). Conduct a search through the website to see what may be available.
  2. The Justice Harry S. Laforme Entrance Bursary for Indigenous Law Students ($500) is presented to students entering Law I upon the successful completion of the Windsor Law Indigenous Pre-Law Summer Program and will be deposited to your UWindsor account.
  3. Furthermore, the Windsor Law Indigenous Scholarship ($2,700) is presented to Indigenous students upon the completion of the Windsor Law Indigenous Pre-Law Summer Program.

Additional information regarding Indigenous initiatives for the University of Windsor, visit: https://www.uwindsor.ca/indigenous-peoples/

For information and resources please visit: 

International Student Centre
University of Windsor

2nd Floor Laurier Hall
401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Email: isc@uwindsor.ca 
Tel: 519-253-3000 ext. 3938
Fax: 519-561-1472
www.uwindsor.ca/isc

 

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