Full name of institution
General University web site
Information web site for exchange
students
Contact details for exchange
students
University of Windsor
http://www.uwindsor.ca
http://www.uwindsor.ca/exchange
Name:
Address:
Email:
Academic Calendar
http://www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/timetableinformation
Application Procedures - Form and
Documents
Application Deadlines
** early applications are encouraged
Class Registration
** registration in the Faculty of Law is done
differently
English Language requirements
On-campus Housing
Check the Exchange website or send email
(exchange@uwindsor.ca) for more specific
information
Health Insurance
More information can be found on the Exchange
website:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentexchange/healthinsurance
Michelle Fitzgerald
University of Windsor
International Centre – Laurier Hall (2nd floor)
Ontario, Canada, N9B 3P4
exchange@uwindsor.ca
http://www.uwindsor.ca/SIS (the Student Information System –
this is the best option)
** Not all classes are offered every semester or every year. Always
check the classes being offered via the Student Information System
(SIS) using the “guest” account login
1) A nomination email to be sent to exchange@uwindsor.ca listing
the name, email address, major, and year of study (at least 1 week
before the deadline)
2) Applications are online - http://www.uwindsor.ca/exchange
Password = this is only for students approved to come to
UWindsor, check with the Exchange Office at your school
3) Supporting Documents (scan and send to: exchange@uwindsor.ca):
 Information page from the student’s passport
 Recent transcript (in English)
 Language assessment form
Complete applications for a September start (our 1st semester) are due
by April 30th (sooner is better)
Complete applications for a January start (our 2nd semester) are due by
Oct. 15th
All registration in classes will be done via the Exchange Office
Semester 1 - registration will happen in +/- first week of June
(with some changes permitted up until the 2nd week of the semester).
Semester 2 - registration will happen at the start of November
(with some changes permitted up until the 2nd week of the semester).
Classes are taught in English. Students need to have a level of English
that is at least equal to (or better) than IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL-IBT 85
YES it is available to all exchange students. Basic information can be
found on the Exchange website.
Semester 1: Deposits and other requirements are generally due
before the end of June (exact dates will vary)
Semester 2: Deposits and other requirements are generally due
before the end of November (exact dates will vary)
ALL exchange students are required to purchase the UWindsor Health
Insurance (GSHIP). This insurance provides good insurance coverage
for routine medical care and any medical emergencies in Ontario and
the rest of Canada. The cost for 2 semesters during the 2015-2016
academic year was $540.52 (Canadian dollars).
Examination period
(exact dates will vary from year to year)
Semester 1: from +/- mid December to until just before Christmas
Semester 2: from +/- mid April to the end of the month
Orientation dates for incoming
exchange students
Semester 1: usually a few days before the start of classes (first week
of September)
Semester 2: usually on the 2nd or 3rd day of classes (first or second
week of January)
Important dates for 2016-17
Winter (2nd) Semester
Fall (1st) Semester
Sept. 4-5
- Ideal time to arrive Jan. 3-4
- Ideal time to arrive
Sep 8
- First Day of Classes Jan 5
- Classes begin
** dates in the Faculty of Law may be
Oct 10-14 - Break Week
Feb 20-24 - Break Week
slightly different
Dec 7
- Last day of classes
Apr 5
- Last day of classes
Dec 10-22 - Final Exams
Apr 8-24
- Final Exams
Areas of study open for
All areas are potentially available except for classes in the Faculty of
exchange students
Education (and others where noted).
Faculty of Science (www.uwindsor.ca/science)
o Chemistry (including Biochemistry); Biology (including Biotechnology);
Physics; Nursing; Computer Science; Math and Statistics; Earth
Science (Geology); and Economics
Inter-Faculty Programs (www.uwindsor.ca/ interfaculty)
o Environmental Studies; Forensic Science; and Arts & Science
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(www.uwindsor.ca/FAHSS)
o Communication, Media, and Film (excluding most classes in
Digital Journalism); Dramatic Art (excluding BFA classes);
English Literature and Creative Writing; History; Languages,
Literatures, & Civilizations (French, Spanish, German, and Italian);
Music; Philosophy; Political Science (including International Relations);
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology; Social Justice and Labour
Studies; Social Work and Women’s Studies; and Visual Arts
(excluding VABE)
Faculty of Business (www.uwindsor.ca/business)
o Areas Include – Accounting, Management, Finance, Management
Science, Marketing, and Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship
o MBA (only available in the Fall semester)
o Master of Management (MoM) classes are NOT AVAILABLE
Faculty of Education - NOT AVAILABLE
Faculty of Engineering (www.uwindsor.ca/engineering)
o Civil & Environmental; Electrical & Computer; Industrial &
Manufacturing Systems; Mechanical, Automotive, & Materials
o MEng classes are NOT AVAILABLE
Faculty of Law (www.uwindsor.ca/law)
o Only available to students who are studying for an LLB (or equivalent)
and who have completed specific required classes (contact Michelle for
more details)
Faculty of Human Kinetics (www.uwindsor.ca/HK)
o Movement Science
o Leisure and Sport Management
Updated: 22 Jan. 2016