Stay tuned for updates on the Welcome Week schedule, how to earn points for your faculty team, and much more.
Join us at Welcome Week for a chance to win $4,000!
Attend "Battle of the Faculties" events for a chance to win, drawn at our Welcome Celebration. We can't wait to see you on campus!
Are you a student living in residence? Check your email for more information about move-in day!
Meet your Resident Assistant and other students on your floor at the mandatory community meeting. You’ll be given lots of information on welcome week, living in residence and more!
Join us at Blue & Gold bingo to kick off the start of welcome week & for a chance to win tons of great prizes!
Join us for Mock Casino Night at the University of Windsor exclusively for students aged 17 and above! Immerse yourself in a vibrant casino atmosphere with classic games like Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and Craps—no experience necessary as our friendly dealers will guide you. Enjoy the thrill of gaming while earning tickets for a chance to win fabulous prizes, and sip on a variety of refreshing mocktails throughout the evening. Dress to impress and come ready for a fun-filled night of games, socializing, and excitement.
Come on out to Assumption Park and join your Faculty Team as you compete in challenges to win the Battle of the Faculties! Includes breakfast, lunch and freezies galore! Make sure to wear your best Endless Summer inspired gear.
Swing by speed mingling for fun games, ping pong, a photobooth, and fry bread tacos!
Preparation for Academic Success in Science (PASS) is an orientation program for all incoming Science students. PASS introduces Science students to all available academic support, volunteering opportunities and social programs to enrich their undergraduate experience.
Looking for a successful September start? Come on out to JumpStart and learn about the tools and strategies you need to ace your first semester here at UWindsor!
Attend our Involvement Fair and interact with campus clubs, societies, and resources. There will be tons of giveaways happening and a free BBQ lunch, so don’t miss out!
Looking to learn more about campus or Windsor-Essex? Join one of our many tours leaving from the Involvement Fair DJ Booth at 1:00PM!
Tours include:
Campus tour
Toldo Lancer Centre tour
Best Study Spaces tour
Aboriginal History tour
Paint on upcycled vintage records, guided by an instructor or following your own artistic vision.
Join Sabin and the UWSA for another fun-filled night of bingo! Remember, this event is not for the faint of heart! Come win some hilarious prizes and listen to some wild stories as we play bingo, drag queen style! Doors open at 5.
For our Hip-Hop Tent Party, embrace the urban vibe with a stylish and casual look. Opt for trendy streetwear such as oversized hoodies, graphic tees, joggers, and sneakers. Accessories like snapbacks, chain necklaces, and statement sunglasses will complete your outfit and add to the hip-hop flair.
Preparation for Academic Success in Science (PASS) is an orientation program for all incoming Science students. PASS introduces Science students to all available academic support, volunteering opportunities and social programs to enrich their undergraduate experience.
Bring all your ballots from this weeks events to enter into our draw to win $4000 off your tuition and other great prizes! Also, find out the winner of the Battle of the Faculties.
Join us at Glow & Grow! An exciting evening of fitness brought to you by Lancer Athletics and Recreation, Student Health, Counselling & Wellness Services, Housing & Residence Life, Canterbury College, and Campus Ministry. Recharge your body and mind with a 50-minute Pound Fitness session, followed by a relaxing 50-minute yoga class, all set in a vibrant, glow-in-the-dark atmosphere. There will be additional glow in the dark games including corn hole, soccer, frisbee and more. Attendees will also receive a care package. Registration is required, so please follow the link below to register.
Channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl for our Country Tent Party! Wear classic country attire such as plaid shirts, denim jeans, and cowboy boots. Add some rustic charm with a wide-brimmed hat, belt buckles, and denim jackets. outfit should reflect the laid-back, down-to-earth spirit of a country gathering.
Join the UWinPride committee for this drop-in workshop to make your own keychains, enjoy some snacks, and connect with members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
Join us every Thursday in September for Yoga on the Lawn!
Mats will be provided.
Join Canterbury College for our trivia night, complete with snacks and prizes!
Join the UWindsor Competitive Dance Team for an exhilarating dance class designed to get you moving and grooving before the big tent party! This event is perfect for dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The team will lead you through a high-energy routine featuring a mix of popular dance styles, including hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary.
Residence students can come out to Movie Under the Stars to hangout on the lawn and have some snacks. Movie TBA!
Travel back in time with our Throwback Tent Party! Choose an outfit from a past decade, whether it’s the vibrant 80s, the grunge 90s, or the early 2000s. Think retro styles like high-waisted jeans, flannel shirts, or vintage dresses. Mix in iconic accessories from your chosen era—think scrunchies, funky patterns, or chunky jewelry. The goal is to embrace the nostalgia and celebrate the styles of yesteryears with a fun and fashionable twist.
The Lancer soccer teams will host their west division rivals, the McMaster Marauders, in an exciting doubleheader at Alumni Stadium! In addition to the excitement on the pitch, there will be plenty of prizes and giveaways for our fans!
Students get in free with their valid student card.
Join us for the first TGI Friday event of the year: Name that Tune! Compete against other students in a bingo game incorporating all different music styles! This will be the first event of the Blue & Gold Cup and all attendees will earn points towards their building.
Get ready to get wet and wild at our Foam Tent Party! Wear moisture-friendly clothing that you don’t mind getting drenched. Opt for quick-dry fabrics, such as swimsuits, board shorts, and water-friendly sandals. It’s also a good idea to bring a change of clothes and a towel to dry off afterward. Be prepared for an exhilarating night of foam-filled fun and make sure your outfit is ready for splashes and soaks.
Welcome Week is the time for you to become a Lancer! It is a first year undergraduate orientation program that will prepare
you for starting classes in September. There are both social and academic events that will help you make friends, learn about
what resources are available on campus and get to know your professors.
As an incoming student, you will participate in challenges, attend events, and earn points as you compete to win the Lancer Shield. The best part is it will all take place on-campus and in-person. So what are you waiting for? Register today!
Stay tuned for updates on the Welcome Week schedule, how to earn points for your faculty team and much more.
The inter-faculty rivalry has students form teams from within each major of study, earning points for participation and success in a series of events and challenges! Faculties include…
The winners will have a chance to crown their faculty the greatest, as well as receiving the Lancer Shield and a commemorative plaque that will be hung up in a place of prominence on campus. Also the winning team will win awesome prizes and achieve UWindsor immortality. Events eligible for earning points towards winning the Battle of the Faculties are marked with a icon in the events section below!
Check out the contest rules and prizes document below to see what prizes are up for grabs and how to win them!