University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Full name of institution
General University web site
Information web site for exchange
students
Contact details for exchange
students
Number of positions available
Academic Calendar
(http://www.uwindsor.ca/registrar/timetableinformation)
Application Procedures - Form and
Documents
University of Windsor
http://www.uwindsor.ca
http://www.uwindsor.ca/exchange
Name:
Address:
Michelle Fitzgerald
University of Windsor
International Centre – Laurier Hall
Ontario, Canada
N9B 3P4
Email:
exchange@uwindsor.ca
Please contact Michelle (exchange@uwindsor.ca) for more
specific information and before you select or nominate any
students
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 should be sent to exchange@uwindsor.ca
listing the name, email address, major, and year of study for any
students selected to attend UWindsor. (at least 1 week before the
deadline)
2) Applications are completed online and found in the section for
“Visiting Exchange Students” on the UWindsor exchange website
(http://www.uwindsor.ca/exchange)
Password = come2windsor
(please only give the password to students that have been
approved to come to UWindsor)
Application Deadlines
3) Supporting Documents (to be scanned and sent by mail to
exchange@uwindsor.ca):
 A photocopy of the information page from the student’s passport
 Recent transcript (in English)
- including a list of any classes that are currently being taken (even
if grades are not yet available)
 Language assessment form (required for students from schools
where English is not the primary language of instruction)
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
* early applications are always appreciated
Students coming for 2 semesters must start in September
Nomination of any Law Student to be coming only for the second
semester (in January) should be received as early as possible (before
September, but sooner then this is even better)
Class Registration
All registration in classes will be done via the Exchange Office
Semester 1 - registration will happen in May
(with some changes permitted up until the 2nd week of classes).
Semester 2 - registration will happen at the start of November
(with some changes permitted up until the 2nd week of classes).
English Language requirements
** In the Faculty of Law registration for BOTH semesters will primarily
happen in June/July (modifications and changes permitted during the
first week of classes each semester)
Class are in English and no English Second Language classes are
available (unless students which to come a semester early and PAY for
the ELIP Program - www.uwindsor.ca/ELIP) - this is not available as
part of the exchange term.
We do not require any of the commercial tests - there is a form (sent
to the exchange office at your school that can be used.
On-campus Housing
Send email (exchange@uwindsor.ca) for more
specific information
Health Insurance
Examination period
Orientation dates for incoming
exchange students
Important dates for 2014-15
** all dates are still to be
confirmed
Students who have English as their first language or are already doing
most of their studies in English do not need to submit any documents
proving language abilities
YES it is available to all exchange students.
The housing application is included as part of the exchange application
process. 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 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 Health Insurance from
the University of Windsor. This insurance provides very good
insurance coverage for routine medical care and any medical
emergencies in Ontario and the rest of Canada.
Information on possible exemptions can be found on the Exchange
website (http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentexchange/health-insurance)
Semester 1: from +/- mid December to until just before Christmas
Semester 2: from +/- mid April to the end of the month
(exact dates will vary from year to year - see important dates listed
below)
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)
Fall (1st) Semester
Winter (2nd) Semester
Aug. 31 - Sept 2 - students should
Jan. 3-4
- students should arrive
arrive in Windsor
in Windsor
Sept. 2
- LAW classes begin
Jan. 5
- Winter classes begin
Sept 4
- Fall classes begin
(including Law)
Oct. 13
- Thanksgiving Day
Feb 16-20 - Break Week
(holiday)
(no classes)
Dec. 3
- last day of classes
April 3
- last day of classes
Dec. 5-20 - final exams
April 6-17
- final exams
Areas of study open for
exchange students
All areas are potentially available except for classes in the Faculty of
Education.
Faculty
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
of Science (www.uwindsor.ca/science)
Chemistry, Biology, & Physics
Biochemistry, Biotechnology
Nursing
Computer Science
Math and Statistics
Economics
Earth Science / Geology
Inter-Faculty Programs (www.uwindsor.ca/ interfaculty)
o Environmental Studies
o Forensic Science
Faculty
o
o
o
o
o
o
of Arts and Social Science (www.uwindsor.ca/FASS)
Visual Arts
Dramatic Art
Music
Languages, Literatures, & Civilizations (French, Spanish, German, and
Italian)
English Literature and Creative Writing
Philosophy
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Communication, Media, and Film (CMF)
History
Political Science, and International Relations
Psychology
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology
Social Justice and Labour Studies
Social Work and Women’s Studies
Faculty of Business (www.uwindsor.ca/business)
o Areas Include – Accounting, Management, Finance, Management
Science, Marketing, and Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Education
o NOT AVAILABLE
Faculty
o
o
o
o
of Engineering (www.uwindsor.ca/engineering)
Civil and Environmental
Electrical and Computer
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials
Faculty of Law (www.uwindsor.ca/law)
 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: 10 Feb. 2014