 It entered an association with an Ontario university as the Assumption College of the University of Western Ontario (1920-1953) then became the Assumption University of Windsor in 1956, before changing its name again in 1964.When the University of Windsor was established as a secular public university in 1963, Assumption University entered into federation with the newly formed university.As a federated institution, Assumption operates autonomously but its facilities and teaching faculty are integrated into the University of Windsor.