Winter Orientation is your first step towards a successful transition to UWindsor. This event was designed to orient you to campus life and prepare you for the start of classes in January. Check in begins at 3:30pm in Alumni Auditorium in the CAW Student Centre.
We need to prepare for our attendance at Winter Orientation and ask that you register to attend, when the form becomes available. Registering will ensure there is dinner available for you and your family member and you.
Event Schedule
We have a full evening of activities planned for you! Winter Orientation will begin with check in at 3:30 PM in Alumni Auditorium in the CAW Student Centre. Check out our campus map for directions.
Attending this orientation will allow you the opportunity to become familiar with your new campus and learn about techniques, and services offered to help you succeed while at the University of Windsor. Check out our schedule of the day for full details.
Various campus services and offices will be available until 4:00 PM to answer questions and provide support.
Parking Information
Free parking is available in our Engineering Parking Lot. Check out our campus map for location details.
Details about the purchase of parking passes for the Winter Semester to be available soon.
Do you need to chat with an Academic Advisor about Winter Semester courses? Please visit their website to book an appointment or view their drop in hours.
Attend our Winter Orientation Program and enter for your chance to win $500 tuition off your tuition!!
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If you are an International Undergraduate/Graduate student you must attend the International Student Centre's Orientation On Thursday, January 9th, 2026 virtually from 9am to 12pm. Please view the ISC's website for more details here.
If you are enrolled in any of the following Masters programs, please visit your academic unit/department website, as you may have a seperate departmental orientation in addition to the ISC Orientation
- Master of Management
- International Accounting and Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Medical Biotechnology
- Master of Actuarial Science
- List of All Graduate Programs
Are you looking for a place to stay in the Winter 2026 Semester?
Living in residence is an experience you’ll never forget. It can be the best time of your life, but it’s what you add to it that makes the difference. It’s your first step to independence, and we’re here to support you along the way. Living on our campus puts you at the heart of a small community. It is the best way to get you connected to friends and campus life. If you are eager to be involved in campus activities and to meet like-minded individuals, residence is for you. Even if you are just looking to step outside of your comfort zone and explore new areas of interest, this is your chance!
Check out the Residence Website for more details about the application process, deadlines for submission and fees.
The goal of the Winter Orientation Program is to orient and transition incoming first year undergraduate students to campus life and their studies at the University of Windsor in January prior to the start of their Winter semester.
Our Student Success and Leadership Centre’s orientation team is comprised of professional staff and upper year undergraduate student staff and volunteers who will accomplish this goal by administering support programs that are in keeping with UWindsor’s Values, policies and best practices. Winter Orientation will offer incoming undergraduate students opportunities to develop networks and communities with each other and with upper year students within their faculty, and become familiar with campus supports and services.
Participation in Winter Orientation will contribute and help to develop their sense of belonging inside of their new learning community at the University of Windsor, which will translate into better retention and long-term student success and well-being outcomes. Various success measures will be employed such as pre and post assessments completed by incoming undergraduate students who have participated in Winter Orientation and its first year connection programs.
After attending Winter Orientation, a student should be able to ....
- Describe the significance of independent learning and individual advocacy at the university level.
- Explain the differences and opportunities for connection between their own personal perspectives and experiences and campus culture.
- Identify the importance of getting involved in the campus community.
- Able to navigate the physical layout of campus, identify campus buildings that house first year classes and become familiar with the location of supports and resources.
- Identify their own weaknesses and review strategies and skills that address those personal weaknesses.
- Access and utilize UWindsor online platforms, apps and software
- Locate key information on a course syllabus
