Overview
Students Can Explore the Natural Beauty of Ontario's Parklands and Islands
The University of Windsor is situated in Canada's southernmost destination. This locale is surrounded by gardens, riverfront parks, international dining, and much more. The cultural community within the Windsor area is active, from the visual to the performing arts. Students can attend performances by theatre companies or the Windsor Symphony, a standout among Canada's regional orchestras, or visit the Art Gallery of Windsor, which collects and exhibits Canadian art.
Festivals of all types feature everything from jazz to films and fit the interests of students in this Canadian region. The Windsor area also has indoor and outdoor malls, as well as popular shopping districts for student use. In addition, students will be just across the river from the arts and entertainment scene of Detroit.
Ontario is a province of waterfalls, sandy beaches, snowmobile trails, fishing excursions, and professional sports, which provide plenty of recreational opportunities for Windsor students. They can also visit Canada's green oasis, Pelee Island, on Lake Erie, and the world wonder in Ontario's Niagara region, Niagara Falls.
Interdisciplinary Studies and Cooperative Education Highlight Strong Academic Experience
Arts and social sciences serves students as the largest academic area of the University of Windsor, and an extensive list of undergraduate programs can be found under the arts and social sciences designation.
The Bachelor of Social Work degree is available in social work, social work and women's studies, and social work and Diaspora studies.
Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees are available in acting and visual arts.
The Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Therapy, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music, and Bachelor of Arts - Double Major are available.
Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are available, including computer science and computer science co-op.
Bachelor of Science degrees include computer science with software engineering specialization (co-op available), computer information systems (co-op available), biology, biology and technology, behavior, cognition and neuroscience, environmental biology (co-op), biochemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology, chemistry, chemistry and physics, environmental geoscience (co-op available), environmental science, geology (co-op available), general science, physics and high technology (co-op available), science, technology and society, environmental science, and physical geography. Also available is the Bachelor of Science/Medical Laboratory Science.
Bachelor of Mathematics degrees are available in mathematics, general mathematics, mathematics and statistics, and mathematics and computer science.
Engineering degrees can be obtained in civil, electrical (computer engineering, microelectronics, communications engineering), environmental, industrial (automotive manufacturing systems engineering and supply chain engineering options), industrial engineering with a minor in business administration, and mechanical engineering (automotive, environmental, and materials option). All engineering options are available as co-op with competitive entry.
Bachelor of Commerce degrees are available in business administration (co-op available), international business, business and economics, and business and computer science (co-op available).
The Bachelor of Education is available as a consecutive program and in concurrent programs including Concurrent Bachelor of Arts French/Bachelor of Education, Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Concurrent Bachelor of Math/Bachelor of Education, and Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education.
Other degrees offered include a Bachelor of Laws, combined Bachelor of Laws and Doctors of Jurisprudence, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Arts and Science, and Bachelor of Environmental Studies.
Cooperative education helps students integrate important work experience into their educational programs. With cooperative education, classroom knowledge is supplemented with work terms and professional development activities. The program also assists students with gaining the skills employers are searching to find. Cooperative education students participate in workshops on resume writing, interviewing, report writing, and presentations, while identifying skills they will develop on the job.
First-Year Undergraduates Learn About Student Life Activities with the Help of Volunteers
Student organizations plan activities on campus and keep student life fun and fulfilling. The University of Windsor Students' Alliance is the government that represents undergraduate students, and all student organizations, clubs, and societies operate under the alliance.
Freshmen students learn about one particular student organization soon after they arrive on campus. The Students Orienting Students group is made up of members who help new students adjust to university life. Volunteers are matched with incoming undergraduate students so they can answer questions, help them locate classes, or invite them to attend activities. The volunteers maintain contact with the first-year students throughout the year. Another volunteer program is geared to assist international students with their acclimation into the university.
Cultural contributions to a richer student life come from students who perform on campus in theatre productions, musical performances, and other artistic endeavors. A healthier student life also is supported by a centre for campus fitness and recreation activities. This facility offers dance classes, sports, and fitness equipment. Athletics is a source of pride at the university. The Windsor Lancers compete in basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, football, cross country, and track and field.
