Important Dates for Outstanding Scholars (2025–2026)
Dates and locations may be updated. Watch Brightspace and your UWindsor email for the latest details.
| September 2 | Meet the OSSC and Dr. Brunet at the UWindsor Involvement Fair (Chrysler Hall Tower Courtyard). |
| September 4 | Outstanding Scholars Mentorship Training |
| September 6(Saturday) | Outstanding Scholars First & Second Year Orientation (mandatory for first/second year students and the OSSC) |
| September 9(Tuesday) | Meet the Prof Night — meet professors and learn about research opportunities |
| October 3 | Movie Night |
| October 11–19 | Reading Week |
| October 15–17 | Fall Convocation ceremonies |
| October 25 | Fall Open House — visit our presentation or booth at the information fair |
| October 30 | Annual Halloween Party — food + awards for best costume |
| November 14 | Hobby Hangout — bring a hobby, bring a friend |
| November 22 | UWill Discover Model United Nations Event |
| November 28 | Taco Night |
| December 1 | Outstanding Scholars Information Night (secondary school students) |
| January 7, 2026 | Meet the Prof Night — Winter Edition (plus-one event) |
| January 10 | Lancer Leadership Series Conference |
| January (TBD) | Shadow a current student and get an insider view of OS placements |
| January 16 | UWill Discover Call for Proposals closes |
| February 6 | UWill Discover reviews shared on Brightspace |
| February 12 | Valentine’s Day event |
| February 28 | UWill Discover writing workshops + networking event |
| March 4 | OS Hangout (food provided) |
| March 20–21 | UWill Discover Student Conference |
| March 27 | Talent Night — karaoke-level fun (supportive, not a competition) |
| April 30 | Applications due: Outstanding Scholars Candidates Program |
| May 31 | Select students receive an email invitation to apply for the full program (from Dr. Brunet) |
| June 1 | Successful Outstanding Scholar Candidates are notified by email |
| June 2–5 | University of Windsor Convocation |
| June 26 | Applications due: Full Outstanding Scholars program |
| Late July | Successful applicants are notified of admission to the program |