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WESTERN
UNIVERSITY
NATION A L VI E W B O O K 2 0 1 9
Visit Us!
Fall Preview Day March Break Open House
Sunday, November 18, 2018 Saturday, March 9, 2019
TOP 10 REASONS
TO CHOOSE WESTERN
1) UNIQUE PROGRAMS & ACADEMIC CHOICES
2) AWARD-WINNING FACULTY & STAFF
3) BRIGHT, DIVERSE & SATISFIED STUDENTS
4) FIRST-RATE RESIDENCE SYSTEM
5) EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
6) CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS TO REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES
7) SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE
8) GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
9) A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS
10) THE WESTERN GUARANTEE
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RANKED AMONG MORE 3M NATIONAL
ONE OF CANADA’S TOP
THE TOP 1% OF TEACHING FELLOWS
10 RESEARCH-INTENSIVE
UNIVERSITIES IN THAN ANY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITIES
THE WORLD IN ONTARIO
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The Modular Degree Structure – How does it work?
Modules can be combined in the three different types of degrees offered, as shown in the chart. For example, if you are
planning to complete a four-year Honors Bachelor Degree, you can do an Honors Specialization in Health Sciences and a
Major in Film Studies or a Major in Biochemistry and a Major in Mathematics. There are thousands of possible combinations
at Western!
1. An Honors Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or 3. A Major Module is comprised of 6.0–7.0 credits and is
more credits and is available only in an Honors Bachelor available in all three degree types.
Degree (4 year). 4. A Minor Module is comprised of 4.0–5.0 credits and is
2. A Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or more available in all three degree types.
credits and is available only in the Bachelor Degree (4 year).
DEGREE TYPE AVAILABLE MODULE COMBINATIONS
The Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year) onors Specialization
H
Honors Specialization – Major
15.0 credits Honors Specialization – Minor
after first year Major – Major
Specialization
Specialization – Major
The Bachelor Degree (4 year) Specialization – Minor
LET’S TALK PROGRAMS 15.0 credits Major – Major
after first year Major
Major – Minor
Major – Minor – Minor
The Bachelor Degree (3 year) ajor
M
You have choices. 10.0 credits Major – Minor
Minor – Minor
after first year
Explore as much as possible.
Programs within Arts & Humanities, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Science, Social Science or
Media, Information & Technoculture Kick your academic experience up a notch.
During the first year, your courses will be a combination of prerequisites for the program you want and the electives you Scholar’s Electives | scholarselectives.uwo.ca
choose. You can take electives from almost any faculty.
Do you want to do research at the undergraduate level? Do you want to pursue higher education at the postgraduate/
At the end of your first year, choose the program you want to study. professional level? If yes, apply!
Engineering, Medical Sciences, Music, Nursing Deadline to apply: February 14, 2019
You will focus primarily on your field. Though most of your first-year courses will be predetermined, you still have an
opportunity to explore within your field throughout the duration of your program and specialize further after your first year. Western Scholars | westernscholars.uwo.ca
Together with other outstanding students, you will learn and grow as global citizens in an engaging, enriching and inspiring
You have flexibility. environment. No application necessary, but you do need a 90 per cent average.
Specialize in one area or combine your two passions. School for Advanced Studies in Arts & Humanities (SASAH) | uwo.ca/arts/sasah
Western’s modular degree structure gives you flexibility with your degree. In many cases, you can combine programs from
Study humanities at the next level, including learning a second language, hands-on experiences, digital engagement and
different faculties, schools or departments; or you can focus on a specific subject in greater depth.
international travel.
A module is a collection of courses (defined by a Faculty or Affiliated University College) in an area of study. The more
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2019
courses in a module, the higher the level of specialization.
Western Integrated Science (WISc) | uwo.ca/sci/WISc/program
Looking for an academic challenge?
Our world’s challenges are broad. Learn how to tackle climate change, world hunger, alternative energy, or another global
Graduate with two degrees instead of one. challenge from multiple scientific disciplines.
Concurrent Degrees: Study two major modules at the same time, like Applied Math and Engineering, or Kinesiology Deadline to apply: March 17, 2019
and Music.
Combined Degrees: Combine your degree with one of Western’s professional faculties, like the Ivey Business School, Schulich Professional second-entry programs
School of Medicine & Dentistry or Western Law.
Second-entry programs require some years of undergraduate study before you can start. At Western, we offer second-entry
See what’s available in your faculty on pages 6-11. undergraduate programs in business, dentistry, law, education and medicine. Read more about these programs on page 12.
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ACADEMIC CHOICES It’s your choice. Make the Western Experience your own.
FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Actuarial Science Computer Science Honors Geology Program – Planetary Science & Space
Art History English Language and Greek and Roman Sexuality Studies† Advanced Chemistry* Conceptual Astronomy* For Professional Exploration*
Art History and Museum Literature Archaeology* Spanish Language and Advanced Physics* Data Science Registration Scientific Computing and
Studies Ethics* Greek and Roman History* Linguistics Animal Behaviour Ecosystem Health Honors Geophysics Numerical Methods
Art History and Studio Arts Feminist, Queer & Critical Intercultural Spanish Language and Applications of Computer Environmental Geoscience Program – Software Engineering*
Arts & Humanities (SASAH) Race Theory* Communications Hispanic Culture Science* Environmental Science For Professional Statistics
Classical Studies Film Studies (Arabic/Japanese*) Studio Arts Applied Mathematics Financial Modelling Registration Theoretical Computer
Comparative Literature French Studies Italian Language and Culture Theatre Studies Applied Mathematics Game Development* Information Systems Science*
and Culture* General Cinema Studies* Latin* Visual Arts Methods Genetics Integrated Science (WISc) Theoretical Physics
Creative Writing* General English* Linguistics Women’s Studies Applied Statistics Genetics and Biochemistry Materials Science
Creative Writing and German Language and Medieval Studies Writing Studies* Astrophysics Geology Mathematical and Numerical FOODS AND NUTRITION
English Language & Culture Museum and Curatorial Biochemistry and Chemistry Geology and Biology Methods* Food Science and
Literature Global Gender Studies Studies Biodiversity and Geophysics Mathematical Sciences Technology**
Digital Humanities* Greek* Philosophy Conservation High Performance Mathematics Nutrition and Dietetics**
Digital Spanish* Greek and Latin* Philosophy of Science* Bioinformatics Computing* Mathematics in Society
English for Teachers* Greek and Latin Literature* Popular Literature and Biology Honors Environmental Medical Physics
Cultural Studies* Chemistry Geoscience Program – Neuroscience
Computer Algebra* For Professional Registration Physics
*Available as a minor only; cannot be completed as a degree alone. †Sexuality Studies is a joint program with Modern Languages and Literatures and Women’s Studies. Computer Hardware Design* Physics of Materials*
*Available as a minor only; cannot be completed as a degree alone. **Programs and modules in Foods and Nutrition are offered through Brescia University College in collaboration with the Faculty of Science.
Female students only are welcome to apply to Brescia University College while both male and female students are welcome to apply to Main Campus. These modules lead to BSc degrees.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF HEALTH BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc)
Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering
SCIENCES Biochemistry Computational Biochemistry Medical Biophysics and One Health
Options: Chemical Options: Wireless HEALTH SCIENCES NURSING Biochemistry and Cancer Epidemiology and Biostatistics Biochemistry Pathology
or Biochemical and Communication, Power Health Sciences Western-Fanshawe Biology Interdisciplinary Medical Medical Cell Biology Pharmacology
Environmental Systems or Biomedical Health and Aging Collaborative BScN Program Biochemistry and Cell Sciences (IMS) Medical Health Informatics Physiology
Civil Engineering Signals and Systems Health Promotion (4 Years) Biology Medical Biophysics with the Microbiology and Physiology and
Options: Structural, Green Process Engineering Health Sciences with Compressed Time Biochemistry and Pathology following concentrations: Immunology Pharmacology
Environmental or Integrated Engineering Biology Frame Program of Human Disease Biological Sciences Microbiology and
International Development Mechanical Engineering Rehabilitation Sciences (19 months – minimum two Biochemistry of Infection Clinical Physics Immunology
Computer Engineering Mechatronic Systems years of university study and Immunity Medical Sciences with Pathology
Options: Electronic Devices Engineering KINESIOLOGY required for entry) Chemical Biology Physical Science Neuroscience*
or Software Systems for Software Engineering Kinesiology *Neuroscience leads to a BSc degree.
Ubiquitous Computing Option: Health Informatics Professional Kinesiology
Sport Management
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
American Cultural Studies Geographic Information Politics, Philosophy, and DAN DEPARTMENT
American Studies Science Economics – Politics and OF MANAGEMENT &
Anthropology Geography Philosophy concentration ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
Archaeology and Biological Geography and Commercial (PPE-P) Accounting
FACULTY OF DON WRIGHT FACULTY Anthropology Aviation Management Political Science Commercial Aviation
INFORMATION & OF MUSIC Criminology
Democratic Governance
Global Economics
Global Justice
Psychology
Public History*
Management (CAM)
Consumer Behavior
MEDIA STUDIES (FIMS) Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Musical Arts Developmental Cognitive Global Gender Studies† Refugee and Migrant Studies* Finance
Composition Bachelor of Musical Arts Neuroscience History Sexuality Studies† Human Resource
Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT)
Music Education Music Recording Arts Economics International Relations Sociocultural Anthropology Management
Media & the Public Interest (MPI)
Music History (Combined with Environment and Culture* Jewish Studies Sociology Management and Legal
Music Theory Fanshawe College) Environment and Health Linguistic Anthropology Sociology of Population, Studies
Performance Feminist, Queer & Critical Linguistics Aging and Health Public Administration
Race Theory*† Middle East Studies Transitional Justice and Post-
Bachelor of Arts Financial Economics Physical Geography Conflict Reconstruction*
Popular Music Studies First Nations Studies Politics, Philosophy, and Urban Development
Music Administrative Studies Economics – Economics Women’s Studies†
Music concentration (PPE-E)
Dance (Minor only)
*Available as a minor only. Cannot be completed alone as a degree. †Housed in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
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ARTS & HUMANITIES HEALTH SCIENCES
uwo.ca/arts | arts@uwo.ca | 519.661.3043 HEALTH SCIENCES
Study in a Faculty with one of the lowest student- uwo.ca/fhs/shs | shsinfo@uwo.ca
to-faculty ratios in Canada. This means more 519.661.4119 STUDY IN
personalized attention from our world-class professors EXTRAORDINARY
Develop an appreciation for the world’s
and researchers. Our students have access to FACILITIES
emerging health issues and be inspired to
countless opportunities for research, conferences and think globally and strategically to create Students benefit
experiential learning. innovative solutions while earning a Bachelor from state-of-the-art
of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree. technology in Health
Gain hands-on, practical experience in our Community
Sciences facilities such
Engaged Learning courses to deepen your Focus your learning experience on improving as the 3D Anatatorium.
understanding of class content through action. Join human health and developing unique skills and This virtual reality
one of our many clubs, get published in a student perspectives to tackle health-related issues theatre – which was
journal, exhibit art in our Artlab Gallery, or act in our affecting people in all corners of the world. the first of its kind
Summer Shakespeare program. in Canada – allows
Study, volunteer or work abroad. We offer a range KINESIOLOGY students to explore
of opportunities for you to integrate international uwo.ca/fhs/kin | kinug@uwo.ca the human body using
experiences into your university education. Take a 519.661.3092 3D MRI images.
Study Tour course and travel to Rwanda, Greece, Study in a program that offers the broadest
Spain, England, Cuba or New York. range of activity courses of any Kinesiology
program in Canada with options including NURSING
PROGRAM FEATURES exercise for specific populations, personal
• School for Advanced Studies in the uwo.ca/fhs/nursing | nurse@uwo.ca | 519.661.3395
PACK YOUR BAGS: STUDY, VOLUNTEER OR WORK ABROAD training and team-based sports.
Arts & Humanities (SASAH) Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Canada’s first Digital Humanities program Integrate international experiences into your university education. Take the theory learned in the classroom through theory courses, professional practice, case-based learning and simulated
• Combined Degree option with the Ivey Take a Study Tour course and travel to Italy, Rwanda, Greece, Spain, England, and apply it in the field with an internship or clinical education.
Business School Cuba or New York. practicum placement in fourth year.
• Experiential learning opportunities in all programs Develop clinical skills and confidence in a lab setting in one of our state-of-the-art
• One of the lowest student-faculty ratios in Canada simulation suites before embarking on your first practical placement.
ENGINEERING INFORMATION & MEDIA STUDIES
eng.uwo.ca | futurewe@uwo.ca | 519.661.2130 fims.uwo.ca | mit@uwo.ca | 519.661.3542
Discover how money, politics, culture and
Join a cohort of approximately 600 BECOME AN society interact with and influence technologies
students in a welcoming and friendly INNOVATIVE like smart phones, social media and digital
environment. ENGINEER advertising. FIMS will teach you why these things TAKE YOUR
Complete a common first year to In today’s world, matter. SKILLS OUT
explore all areas of engineering before business is fundamental OF THE
Develop your media production knowledge.
selecting your program of choice. knowledge for CLASSROOM
Study media and understand how to produce it.
professional
Acquire the skills and knowledge Gain additional
engineering. Starting Create media and develop creative content
you need to become a Professional experience
in first year, you will be through elective courses.
Engineer. through
introduced to business
Study Media & the Public Interest (MPI). Connect internships,
Define your academic experience in for engineers. After
MPI community-
communication and media studies to issues such
flexible and exciting ways. Create your first year, you can
engaged
as democracy, equity, class, race and gender.
own academic journey tailored to your further develop your
learning
skills in leadership and MPI begins in second year and builds on the
individual interests and aspirations. placements,
innovation by enrolling foundation provided by the MIT program.
study-travel
PROGRAM FEATURES in the Integrated PROGRAM FEATURES courses and
• Nine core Engineering programs Engineering program,
• International exchange, study abroad and course-based
• Combined Degrees with Biomedical the Engineering
volunteer opportunities experiential
Engineering, Business, Law and (BESc)/Ivey (HBA)
• Publishing opportunities in our learning
many other programs at Western dual degree program
Undergraduate Student Journal opportunities.
• Internships, co-ops and externships or the Engineering
Leadership and • Optional internship program for eligible
• Super Tutor Program and Big Sister/ Andrew Gunadie,
Innovation Certificate. students
Little Sister Mentorship Program BA(Hons)’10, Digital
• Combined Degree option with the Ivey Host & Producer,
Business School Travel Channel
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MUSIC SCIENCE
music.uwo.ca | music@uwo.ca | 519.661.2044 uwo.ca/sci | scibmsac@uwo.ca | 519.661.3040
Become part of a close-knit community of Experience a warm, friendly and creative
students, faculty and staff. We are perfectly learning environment. Whether you are in a
sized to contribute to a supportive learning small class of ten or a large lecture hall with
environment while – as one of the largest every seat filled, have your voice heard using
music faculties in Canada – offering an clicker survey technology, Twitter messaging or
exceptional range of musical and academic small group discussions.
options, starting with a common first year.
Cultivate critical-thinking and communications
Participate in one-on-one weekly lessons skills with group projects, during field courses
with the finest musicians from around to exotic locations or during virtual field trips
the world and a student-peer mentoring across the internet to work collaboratively
program. with students just like you from across North
America.
Access a broad range of specialized
course offerings including The 21st-Century Dive into scientific experimentation in our first-
Musician, Music and Politics, and Progressive year Chemistry labs with spaces offering large
Music Pedagogies. We offer numerous workstations fitted with computer-controlled
opportunities to combine music with other modular equipment to simulate an authentic lab
subjects. environment found in government and industry. DISCOVER YOUR SCIENCE
STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT Explore a wide range of science courses in your first year and then build
PROGRAM FEATURES PROGRAM FEATURES your degree. Develop lab and computing skills in an area of interest during
•Combined Degrees and specialized Students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music enter the spotlight each year in more than • Interdisciplinary programs summer research with a member of the faculty. And, if you are interested
400 performances in a variety of venues on campus and in the community. Students • Internships
programs in more than one science, consider the Integrated Science program.
perform and learn in our new building that offers the best learning environment for • Combined Degrees
•One of the top music libraries in Apply your knowledge in exotic field locations, in 8- to 16-month internships or
academic and performance studies with 100+ practice rooms, studios, large and small • International exchange and field courses
North America through entrepreneurship opportunities.
rehearsal rooms. • Research opportunities in world-class
•Video and digital recording facilities
•International study abroad opportunities facilities
SOCIAL SCIENCE MEDICAL SCIENCES
ssc.uwo.ca | ssaco@uwo.ca | 519.661.2053 schulich.uwo.ca/bmsc | bmsc@schulich.uwo.ca | 519.661.3169
Gain a greater understanding of
SOCIAL SCIENCE the interrelationship between
Participate in traditional programs as well as interdisciplinary the basic medical and clinical
programs that combine ideas from a number of related areas of study. sciences. EXPLORE
Work one-on-one with world-
MEDICAL
Learn from world-renowned faculty members who have received ADVANCEMENTS
research and teaching awards. Our professors teach using a renowned scientists and clinicians
variety of methods including small group discussions, community on life-changing research. The Medical
involvement opportunities and multimedia interaction. Sciences focus
PROGRAM FEATURES on understanding
PROGRAM FEATURES • Conduct research in fourth normal human
• Combined Degrees year under the supervision of health, structure and
• Publish in undergraduate journals a faculty member function, the causes
• International experiences • Interdisciplinary modules and progression of
• Cross-faculty specialization in disease and illness,
DAN DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & Neuroscience mechanisms of
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES • Cross-disciplinary current treatment
First of its kind in Canada, DAN Management has adapted an specializations in Medical and the search
Evidence-Based Management (EBM) perspective throughout its Health Informatics and One for cures. You may
curriculum. This brings critical focus to our program and prepares Health choose to specialize
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES in one basic medical
you to make meaningful contributions to management decisions • Combined Degrees
and practices in the organizations you join. Students studying Social Science or DAN Management have • Online and blended learning science discipline
the opportunity to study, volunteer and work abroad. Seen here • Internship and international or study from an
Complete courses during your studies that count towards is a group of DAN Management students who participated in a exchange interdisciplinary
professional designations such as the Chartered Professional four-month, faculty-led, study abroad experience at Radboud perspective.
Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified University, in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or an Integrated
Commercial Pilot’s License (ICPL).
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PROFESSIONAL SECOND-ENTRY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Second-entry professional undergraduate programs such as Business, Dentistry, Education, Law and Medicine do not begin in
first year. These undergraduate programs require a minimum of two to four years of university study prior to admission.
The length of the programs will also vary, with some taking four years while others are only two years in duration.
Admission requirements vary greatly with each program having its own required undergraduate prerequisites, admission averages
and required test scores. Please note: these programs are in high demand, and enrolment is limited. Requirements are subject to
change. Please confirm with the program. Western also offers professional graduate programs, MA and PhD degrees in a number of
disciplines through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
LENGTH MINIMUM
# OF # OF
PROGRAM OF STUDY ADMISSION WEBSITE
(IN YEARS) AVERAGE APPLICANTS REGISTRANTS
Competitive average is
IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF
ivey.ca/hba | hba@ivey.uwo.ca | 519.661.4111
Business 2
80% based on most recent
1,100 600 ivey.ca/hba MEDICINE & DENTISTRY
Administration two undergraduate schulich.uwo.ca | 519.661.3744
The Ivey Business School is recognized as one of the top
years (10.0 credits) admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca
business management schools in Canada and around the world.
Ivey’s Honors Business Administration (HBA) degree gives admissions.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca
you an unmatched combination of academic excellence and The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has educated
outstanding opportunity. generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose
Through the unique Ivey HBA Program experience, you will not collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and
only learn what every manager needs to know – you will also dentistry, here in Canada and around the world. The School is
Two full-time develop the confidence, expertise and skills to take your career recognized as a world leader in education and research, and for
undergraduate years wherever you want it to go. the development of unique academic, public and professional
Dentistry 4 with at least 80% average 500 56 schulich.uwo.ca partnerships. Our Learner Equity & Wellness team is dedicated
each year in order to be You can apply for conditional admission to Ivey during your last to supporting you with your personal, academic, financial or
considered year of secondary school as part of the Ivey Advanced Entry wellness needs.
Opportunity (AEO). Learn more online at: ivey.ca/hba
Education 2 70% 1,500 334 edu.uwo.ca
3 years
full-time Competitive
Law or up to overall average 2,200 176 law.uwo.ca
6 years is A- (GPA 3.7)
extended time
EDUCATION LAW
edu.uwo.ca | eduwo@uwo.ca | 519.661.2093 law.uwo.ca | lawapp@uwo.ca | 519.661.3347
The GPA minimums are
reset each year. Develop the habits of mind, hand and heart that define passionate Western Law has a long, proud tradition of producing great
teachers and leaders in education at a university that consistently leaders in many fields. As Ontario’s second-smallest law school,
Applicants must
offers Canada’s best student experience. Our two-year Bachelor we are known for our collegial atmosphere and inclusive student
Medicine 4 meet or exceed this 2,500 171 schulich.uwo.ca of Education (BEd) degree has been designed to address current experience and we are committed to the success of our students
threshold in each of two
needs in education to prepare you to become an educational and faculty. In addition to our innovative curriculum, you can
undergraduate
leader on a global scale. participate in many clinical programs, advocacy competitions and
years of full-time
intensive seminars.
study.
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APPLY TO WESTERN NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS STUDYING IN PROVINCES OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO
OUAC 105 Form
The 105 application form is for all other undergraduate applicants to first-entry programs.
Application
www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105
CANADA
Application Deadline
March 1, 2019 – Early consideration for full-time, first-year studies
Apply early! Space is limited, so you should apply well in advance, preferably in the fall of 2018 or early winter 2019.
Admission is offered on a rolling basis beginning in December.
Application Fee
$156 (CAD) for three choices. See www.ouac.on.ca/guide/105-fees for further fee information.
Evaluation Fee
A single non-refundable evaluation fee of $90 (CAD) payable to OUAC is required of all applicants with a postsecondary
background, except CÉGEP applicants.
IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE ALBERTA: BRITISH MANITOBA: NEW BRUNSWICK: NEWFOUNDLAND NORTHWEST
Five academic COLUMBIA: Five academic Five academic AND LABRADOR: TERRITORIES/
October 1 Applications available at www.ouac.on.ca courses numbered Four academic courses courses at the Ten (10) academic NUNAVUT:
30, 30-1 or 31 courses at the numbered 40 Grade 12 level credits (5.0 courses) Five academic
Offers of admission begin and continue through the winter and spring. Be sure to apply and send all your documents early! including English Grade 12 level including including at the Grade 12 level courses numbered
Language Arts 30-1. including English 40S. English 121/122. numbered 3000 30, 30-1 or 31
Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) application deadline English 12. or above including including English
January 16 Engineering CONNECT (optional) profile deadline English 3201 Language Arts 30-1.
(2 credits).
National Scholarship application deadline NOVA SCOTIA: ONTARIO: PRINCE QUÉBEC: SASKATCHEWAN: YUKON:
February 14 Scholar’s Electives application deadline Five academic Six Grade 12 EDWARD CÉGEP (DEC) twelve Five academic Four academic
courses at the U and/or M ISLAND: (12) academic courses at the courses at the
Collaborative BScN application deadline Grade 12 level level courses Five academic semester credits; Grade 12 level Grade 12 level
Fine Arts – Studio application, digital portfolio and personal statement deadline including including courses at the or completion of six including including
English 12. all required Grade 12 level Grade 12 academic English A30 and English 12.
February 15 Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application deadline
program including courses. English B30.
Compressed Time Frame Nursing application deadline
prerequisites. English 621.
Music - Audition and Interview
School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities application and statement of For a list of acceptable academic courses please visit: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements/canadian_secondary_school
February 28 interest deadline
International Baccalaureate
OUAC 105 Early Consideration application deadline for full-time, first-year studies You have completed the full International Baccalaureate Diploma including:
CÉGEP application deadline • Six subjects, of which three must be at the Higher Level;
March 1 Special Consideration, and Extraordinary Extracurricular Activities and • A minimum grade total of 28*, including bonus points awarded for the successful completion of the Extended Essay and Theory
Contributions to Citizenship profile deadline of Knowledge;
• No mark less than 4 on any individual subject; and
March 17 Western Integrated Science (WISc) supplementary application deadline • Prerequisites for your program as specified by Western.
If you are currently in progress, you may be considered for admission based on your predicted IB results.
Make sure you accept your offer through the OUAC no later than the date indicated on your Offer of Admission!
You are eligible for transfer credit consideration for most Higher Level subjects with a score of 5 or higher if you have successfully
completed the full IB diploma and meet Western’s admission criteria.
Deadline for most non-Ontario secondary school students to accept their offer of
April 18 admission. Refer to your Offer of Admission for your individual deadline. *T
he minimum grade total quoted above is the minimum required for admission consideration. Competitive admission based on predicted results is usually in the low to mid 30s and can
vary depending on the program.
OUAC 105 full-time application deadline
June 1 Apply well in advance of this date as space is limited and programs can fill well ADVANCED PLACEMENT
before the deadline! You have registered in Advanced Placement courses and have written your AP Exams. If you achieved at least 4 out of 5, you may be considered
for transfer credit to a maximum of 2.0 full credits.
welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements/canadian_secondary_school/advanced_placement.html
See full list of dates online: welcome.uwo.ca/deadlines
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This chart is a guide for applicants attending secondary school outside of Ontario. All program requirements must be taken as academic Grade 12 level
NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICANTS COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS courses. Please refer to page 18 for specific course equivalencies by province and page 15 for admission requirements by province.
GRADE 12 GRADE 12
MID-YEAR MID-YEAR
OUAC COURSES OUAC COURSES
PROGRAM Required courses = red ADDITIONAL NOTES AVERAGE PROGRAM ADDITIONAL NOTES AVERAGE
CODE Recommended courses GUIDELINES** CODE Required courses = red
Recommended courses GUIDELINES**
= black = black
ARTS & HUMANITIES
MUSIC – (BMUS) EM
ARTS & HUMANITIES EA ENGLISH
Low to
mid 80s ENGLISH
Audition, Interview, Piano Proficiency and
Low 80s
MUSIC
Theory Placement requirements for each
MUSIC – (BA) EMA
program can be found online at:
music.uwo.ca/future-students/
undergraduate/audition-process.html
Online portfolio and personal statement are
FINE ARTS – STUDIO EAV ENGLISH
due by February 15, 2019. Low 80s
MUSIC ENGLISH
ADMINISTRATIVE EMS MATH (Any) Mid 80s
STUDIES
ENGINEERING
First year Biology and Chemistry courses
ENGLISH require Grade 12 Biology and Chemistry,
CALCULUS respectively. First year Biology and Chemistry
ENGINEERING EE PRE-CALCULUS High 80s ENGLISH
courses are required for ALL modules offered
PHYSICS in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences and
CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY Neurosciences programs. Although Western Low 90s
MEDICAL SCIENCES ESM
CHEMISTRY offers first year Physics courses that do not
CALCULUS* require Grade 12 Physics as a prerequisite, it
is strongly recommended that you complete
Grade 12 Physics.
First year Biology courses require Grade 12
ENGLISH
Biology. Students considering the Honors
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY First year Biology and Chemistry courses
Specialization in Health Sciences with Biology
HEALTH SCIENCES EW One of:
will need Grade 12 Chemistry in order to fulfill High 80s ENGLISH
require Grade 12 Biology and Chemistry,
PRE-CALCULUS respectively. First year Biology and Chemistry
the first year Chemistry requirements of the CALCULUS*
CALCULUS* courses are required for ALL modules offered
module. Two of:
SCIENCE ES BIOLOGY
by the Department of Biology and for some Mid 80s
modules offered by the Department of
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry and other Science departments.
PHYSICS
It is strongly recommended that applicants
A Grade 12 Math and Grade 11 or 12 Physics PRE-CALCULUS
complete a Grade 12 Math course.
are recommended to prepare for senior
Kinesiology subjects in biomechanics,
research methods and statistics.
ENGLISH
• It is strongly recommended that students ENGLISH Grade 11 Math may be considered. Course Mid to
KINESIOLOGY EP
BIOLOGY
interested in the BSc program take an Mid 80s FOODS AND EH
BIOLOGY descriptions required. high 80s
HEALTH SCIENCES
additional Grade 12 Science course such NUTRITION CHEMISTRY
as: Chemistry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus Math, MATH (Any)
or Physics.
• Grade 12 Chemistry is a prerequisite for
first year Chemistry courses. • All Specializations and Majors in Psychology
require a first year university Math course,
therefore any Grade 12 level academic Math
is highly recommended for this program.
• Math is helpful as preparation for Sociology
and Geography programs.
NURSING – SOCIAL SCIENCE EO ENGLISH
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math and a Grade Mid 80s
12 Calculus (equivalent to Ontario Grade 12
WESTERN SITE ENW Advanced Functions and Grade 12 Calculus)
(Western-Fanshawe, are required for all Economics modules.
Collaborative BScN Program) • Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
65% in each of: are highly recommended for the BSc in
ENGLISH High 80s Psychology.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
BIOLOGY Application deadline: February 15, 2019. to low
CHEMISTRY
MATH (Any) 90s For Management & Organizational Studies a
Grade 12 Calculus and/or a university Calculus
NURSING – course is required prior to taking mandatory
FANSHAWE SITE MANAGEMENT & ENGLISH
High 80s
ENF ORGANIZATIONAL ED PRE-CALCULUS upper-year Economics courses in Finance,
(Western-Fanshawe, and pursuing a Major or Honors Specialization
STUDIES CALCULUS*
Collaborative BScN Program) in Economics.
A Mandatory Supplementary Application form
INFORMATION &
MEDIA STUDIES
is required by February 15, 2019.
COMMERCIAL
AVIATION For the Flight Option: a valid Transport
ENGLISH
Low to
MEDIA, INFORMATION Low to MANAGEMENT – PRE-CALCULUS Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate is
EI ENGLISH
FLIGHT AND
EDN
CALCULUS* required before flight training can begin; two mid 80s
& TECHNOCULTURE mid 80s NON-FLIGHT hours of small aircraft flying time is strongly
recommended; and Grade 12 Physics is
OPTIONS
recommended.
*Upgrading through the completion of Western’s Math 0110 may be required for programs that highly recommend Calculus. *Upgrading through the completion of Western’s Math 0110 may be required for programs that highly recommend Calculus.
16 **Admission to Western is competitive. Possession of an average in this range does not guarantee admission. **Admission to Western is competitive. Possession of an average in this range does not guarantee admission. 17
NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSE EQUIVALENTS BY PROVINCE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide acceptable proof of English language proficiency. You are
This table outlines the Grade 12 secondary school courses that are considered equivalent by encouraged to write a test at the earliest possible date and before March 2019. Scores for any test written before January 1, 2017 will
Western for all provinces and territories in Canada. not be accepted. Alternatively, you may complete one of Western’s Acceptable English Language Programs.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office reserves the right to require any applicant to write a test of English proficiency. Additional
details regarding acceptable proof of English proficiency can be found on our website at: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_
Pre-Calculus requirements/english_language_proficiency.html
English Biology Calculus Chemistry Physics
Math
ACCEPTABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS
ALBERTA English 30-1 Biology 30 Math 31 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Math 30-1
TEST LEVEL REQUIRED
BRITISH COLUMBIA English 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Pre-Calculus 12
CANTEST
A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required with no part less than 4.0
cantest.uottawa.ca
MANITOBA English 40S Biology 40S Calculus 45S Chemistry 40S Physics 40S Pre-Calculus 40S
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language
A minimum overall score of 60 is required with no part less than 60
Assessment) cael.ca
Intro to
Biology Chemistry Physics Pre-Calculus
NEW BRUNSWICK English 121/122 Calc 120; or IELTS (International English Language Testing
121/122 121/122 121/122 A120 - B120 A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with no part less than 6.0
Calculus 12 Service) ielts.org
NEWFOUNDLAND Chemistry MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment
English 3201 Biology 3201 Math 3208 Physics 3204 Math 3200 A minimum overall score of 80 is required with no score less than 78
AND LABRADOR 3202 Battery) michiganassessment.org
NORTHWEST PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English
English 30-1 Biology 30 Math 31 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Math 30-1 A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56
TERRITORIES Academic) pearsonpte.com
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) A minimum overall score of 83 on the internet-based test with no section
NOVA SCOTIA English 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Pre-Calculus 12 etscanada.ca | Institution code: 0984 score below 20, and 550 on the paper-based test with a 5 on the TWE
ACCEPTABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
NUNAVUT English 30-1 Biology 30 Math 31 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Math 30-1 Successful completion of one of the programs noted below is also considered as acceptable proof of English proficiency.
INSTITUTION/PROGRAM LEVEL REQUIRED
ONTARIO ENG4U SBI4U MCV4U SCH4U SPH4U MHF4U
Western English Language Centre (WELC) Academic English Program (AEP) – High Advanced Level with a 70%
welc.ca English Boost Program with a 70%
PRINCE EDWARD
English 621 Biology 621A Math 611B Chemistry 621A Physics 621 Math 621B
ISLAND
Cultureworks
Level 7 (former Level ‘D’)
cultureworkstheschool.com
QUÉBEC English Biology Calculus Chemistry Physics Math
Fanshawe College
Level 10 (former Level 5) with a grade of ‘A’
fanshawec.ca/international/new-applicants/eap
English A30
SASKATCHEWAN and English Biology 30 Calculus 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Pre-Calculus 30
B30
WESTERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (WELC) – ENGLISH BOOST PROGRAM
If you applied to Western’s Main Campus and you are just below the English standard for admission, you are automatically
YUKON English 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 Pre-Calculus 12 considered for the English Boost program. No additional application is required. Boost is a nine-week program in the summer,
starting in early July. You’ll develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to help you succeed academically. You will also
gain cultural knowledge to help you navigate your new environment.
18 19SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION APPLICATIONS AND PROFILES
Some programs require additional information with your application. Make sure you submit any required supplemental forms by the
deadline. A complete list of available forms can be found on our website at: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/forms
FALL IN LOVE WITH WESTERN
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Studio Portfolio Join us for an open house or campus tour.
Applicants must submit a digital portfolio and personal statement online at: westernu.slideroom.com
Fall Preview Day March Break Open House
Visit: uwo.ca/visarts/undergraduate | Deadline: February 15, 2019
Sunday, November 18, 2018 Saturday, March 9, 2019
Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) Fall/Winter Campus and Residence Tours
Applicants must complete a Supplementary Application Form. Available weekdays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and select Saturdays during the academic year.
Visit: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/forms/commercial_aviation_management_cam_supplementary_
FACULTY & PROGRAM-BASED APPLICATIONS AND FORMS
application_form.html | Deadline: February 15, 2019 Spring/Summer Campus and Residence Tours
Available weekdays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and select Saturdays in May.
Engineering CONNECT (Optional) Reserve your tour well in advance at welcome.uwo.ca/visit or by phone 519.661.2100.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the supplementary CONNECT profile for Engineering to describe their
leadership potential, engagement and initiative, and passion for engineering.
Visit: eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate/future-students/admissions | Deadline: January 16, 2019 Can’t make it to campus? Experience Western in 360°.
Visit welcome.uwo.ca/360 to view our immersive videos and explore Western
Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) from any angle – right from the comfort of your own home.
Applicants must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a supplementary application available
through the Ivey Business School website.
Visit: ivey.uwo.ca/hba/admission | Deadline: January 16, 2019
Music – Audition and Interview
Audition and/or interview may be requested to support your application. Auditions can be booked once you
have applied through the OUAC.
Visit: music.uwo.ca/future-students/undergraduate/audition-process.html | Deadline: February 15, 2019
Scholar’s Electives
Applicants must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a supplementary application through
the Scholar’s Electives website.
Visit: scholarselectives.uwo.ca | Deadline: February 14, 2019
School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities (SASAH)
Applicants must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a Statement of Interest.
Visit: uwo.ca/arts/sasah/apply | Deadline: February 28, 2019
Western Integrated Science (WISc)
Applicants must indicate interest on the OUAC application and complete a supplemental application through the
Faculty of Science website. Visit: uwo.ca/sci/WISc/program | Deadline: March 17, 2019
APPLICATIONS
SCHOLARSHIP
National Scholarship Program
NATIONAL
This program is designed to recognize all-around excellence based on the merit of your academics, innovation
and extracurricular activities. Submit your application for admission through the OUAC, complete the National
Scholarship online application and submit supporting documents.
Visit: registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/
national_scholarship_program.html | Deadline: February 14, 2019
Extraordinary Extracurricular Activities and Contributions to Citizenship Profile – Optional
This supplementary profile allows you to communicate your commitment to extracurricular activities and
ADMISSIONS PROFILES
active citizenship through your ongoing contributions to school and community life. If you feel your average
SUPPLEMENTAL
will fall marginally below the University’s minimum admission requirements and you have made significant
contributions, you are eligible to submit a profile.
Visit: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/forms | Deadline: March 1, 2019
Special Consideration Profile – Optional
This profile is an opportunity for you to provide information about circumstances that may have adversely
affected your academic performance in secondary school. Circumstances may include financial issues,
required employment, disability or illness, or other personal or family matters.
Visit: welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/forms | Deadline: March 1, 2019
20 21MAKE REZ YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
residenceatwestern.ca | housing@uwo.ca | 519.661.3547
Western Residences offer more than just a place to eat and sleep. Residence life engages and connects you to the University
community and fosters your growth as a leader. There are ample opportunities for leadership and involvement in a range of activities.
Enjoy healthy eating
Flexible meal plans for use in residence dining halls, on-campus
eateries and a selection of home delivery and dine out locations in
London.
Meal Plan***
Option 1 $5,550 Option 2 $5,150
Chefs prepare a wide selection of food in-house, so there’s always
something new to try. You can work with our Nutrition Manager for
assistance in making healthy food choices.
Allergies? Dietary restrictions? No problem. Our packaging is labelled Traditional-Style*
and nutritional content is available online for our menu items. Double Room $7,090 Single Room $7,890
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free options are offered daily. Available in Delaware Hall, Medway-Sydenham Hall,
and Saugeen-Maitland Hall.
Get an academic edge
Studies have shown students who live in residence do better
Budweiser Gardens Patio on Richmond Row Springbank Park academically than their off-campus peers.†
Stay in one of our Living Learning Communities to create a seamless
experience between the academic and home environments.
LIVING IN LONDON, ONTARIO Connect with your Academic and Leadership Programmer (ALP) for
academic coaching, resources, programming, exam review sessions,
uwo.ca/about/visit/london.html
study-skill workshops or to simply form study groups.
It’s your city Become a student leader
10% of London’s 383,000 Get involved in academic, social, cultural and recreational activities.
people are Western students.
Western students get discounts ONTARIO Join Residents’ Council or become a Residence Staff member or
on groceries, restaurants, QUÉBEC Residence Soph.
Sault Ste. Marie
entertainment, travel, retail, tech,
and more!
17 Sudbury Rest easy with our focus on safety Suite-Style*
Access to our buildings is restricted 24/7 by a locked door controlled
Affordable housing 69
Montreal
by card access.
Elgin Hall & Essex Hall $9,810
Ottawa
The apartment vacancy rate
Front Desk Staff are always just a phone call away.
Alumni House** $7,790 London Hall** $9,170
401
in London is higher than the
provincial rate. Rental prices are
Where is Residence Staff Members live on each floor and are on-call during
London, U.S.A. Kingston
lower than many other cities in Barrie 401
evenings and weekends.
Ontario. Ontario? 400
Toronto Live in well-maintained spaces to call home
Easy transportation Located in the centre
of southwestern 401
Continual upgrades and renovations ensure you enjoy high-quality,
Niagara Falls
Use a London Transit Bus Pass to
Ontario, London is Port Huron 402
London well-equipped accommodations.
get around the city -- it is included Buffalo
approximately two 94 Sarnia
in your tuition fees! When it’s Detroit
Common areas and shared washrooms on your floor and throughout
hours driving distance
time to travel, fly out of London
from Toronto and 75 Windsor 90 U.S.A. your building are cleaned every day.
International Airport (YXU), board Toledo Regular room cleaning is also provided.
Detroit, Michigan.
a Greyhound Bus or hop on a Via Cleveland
90
Rail train. Create memories to last a lifetime
Trails Camping Ski/Snowboarding Beach Meet new people and make lifelong friendships!
You’ll never be bored
†Source: Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting, Western University, internal data 2002-2017.
Sports. Concerts. Parks. Trails.
Museums. Shopping. Dining.
DISTANCE
*All rates cover the eight-month academic year (September 2018 to April 2019), and are subject to
change upon approval by Western’s Senate and Board of Governors. In our traditional- and hybrid-style Hybrid-Style*
Nightlife. Festivals. Markets. Skiing. residences, most first-year students are assigned double rooms. **Upper-year residence for second-,
Snowboarding. Hiking. Skating.
Movies. Theatre. Art. Experience
FROM third- and fourth-year students. ***Meal Plan rates are made up of overhead (non-refundable) and total
food credit (refundable). All residents are required to purchase a mandatory meal plan (except those
Double Room $8,690 Single Room $9,440
CAMPUS TO...
placed in Alumni House and London Hall). Available in Ontario Hall and Perth Hall.
something new every day! 5 min. 15 min. 15 min. 40 min.
22 23BEYOND THE Increase your knowledge,
skills and career readiness.
CLASSROOM
experience.uwo.ca
Collaborate in meaningful
ways with communities.
At Western, there’s more than one way to apply what you learn in the
classroom to the real world. Check with your faculty or The Student
Success Centre to see the many options available.
Connect with communities near and far
Community Engaged Learning (CEL)
Work on a project with a non-profit organization in the London
community to advance their mission and your learning.
cel.uwo.ca
Alternative Spring Break (ASB)
Take part in a week-long community development experience in a
local, national or global community – from empowering youth in
Just like your academic transcript, London, to exploring Ecuador’s quest for food sovereignty and
Western’s Co-Curricular Record land reform.
showcases your outside-the-classroom asb.uwo.ca
experiences to future employers. Western Heads East
myexperience.uwo.ca Contribute to health and sustainable development in Africa.
westernheadseast.ca
Volunteering
Want to lead or be part of a team? Do it while helping others through
the Western Serves Network.
westernserves.uwo.ca
Learn to work, work to learn
More than 45 academic programs Internship and Co-op
at Western include the opportunity Test drive your degree and add to your resumé through short- or long-
to gain experience through an term work experiences.
internship.uwo.ca
internship, co-op, or practicum.
Practicum
Get a head start on completing the hours you need for a professional
license or certification in your field.
Job Shadow
Test drive a specific job or work environment to see if it is a good fit for
your skills, interests and career plans.
jobshadow.uwo.ca
Work Study
Many of these experiences involve
Begin gaining work experience right on campus, with an employer
learning abroad. Check the International
that prioritizes your studies and offers a flexible work schedule.
section (page 26) to see more
registrar.uwo.ca/workstudy
opportunities around the world.
Bringing your learning to life
Field Experience
Leave the classroom and gather data or participate in other types of
hands-on learning activities.
Research or Industry Projects
Tackle a big question or challenge by working with a company, or
through your own research.
2,500+ students contribute to the Entrepreneurship
London community on a single day 2,000+ paid work study positions are
You don’t need to wait until graduation to create your own product or
through Orientation Serves. offered to students on campus each year.
business. Start right away with Western Enterpreneurship.
uwo.ca/entrepreneurship
24 25INTERNATIONALIZE YOUR DEGREE GET YOUR GAME ON | VARSITY ATHLETICS
goabroad.uwo.ca | goabroad@uwo.ca | 519.661.2111, ext. 89309
Intercollegiate Athletics Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC)
westernmustangs.ca This $35-million, state-of-the-art facility was made possible by the
Learn without borders mustangs@uwo.ca largest student donation in history at a Canadian university.
519.661.3551
300,065
• Develop intercultural skills Features include:
• Learn a new language Twitter: @WesternMustangs • 20,000 square-foot fitness centre with more than 200 cardio
• Apply your learning in a new setting Facebook: WesternMustangs machines
• Become a global citizen alumni in 154 countries Instagram: WesternMustangs • Eight-lane, 50-metre pool
Nickname: Mustangs
around the world • Squash/racquetball courts
Colours: Purple, White & Silver
Integrate international experience into your studies Leagues: Primarily Ontario University Athletics (OUA)/U SPORTS • Five gymnasiums
• Study for a semester or full year abroad Registered students receive a WSRC membership, funded
Sports and Recreation Services at Western University
• Experience history and culture first-hand through faculty-led courses overseas encompasses both Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus through a small recreation fee within their activity fees.
2,000+
• Intern at a multi-national company or non-profit organization Recreation. We offer a variety of competitive sport and Membership includes access to:
• Participate in a summer study abroad opportunity recreational activities to enhance your student experience.
• Drop-in group fitness classes
• Volunteer with an international Community Engaged Learning Program Varsity Teams & Clubs • Fitness Centre
• Conduct research at an international institution Western students study, Western has a proud tradition of athletic excellence that extends • Drop-in gym activities such as basketball and badminton
work, research or volunteer from the field of play to the classroom. Western student-athletes
Intramural Sports
Take your studies abroad abroad each year compete at the highest athletic and academic levels and they
have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills by being With more than 1,200 different teams and 15,000 participating
Western’s International Exchange Program gives you the opportunity to study at more students, Western has one of the largest intramural sports
part of a varsity team.
than 120 universities in more than 35 countries. Choose from countries such as: programs in Canada.
• Australia • Hong Kong • The Netherlands • United Kingdom 22 Varsity High-Performance Sports
4,500
Sport Clubs
• China • India • New Zealand • United States 24 Varsity Clubs Western’s Recreational Sport Clubs are sanctioned organizations,
• Denmark • Japan • Singapore established by students who share a common interest in a
• France • Korea • Spain Campus Recreation
international students westernmustangs.ca/campusrec
particular sport or physical activity.
• Germany • Mexico • Sweden
from 121 countries campusrec@uwo.ca | 519.661.3090 We also offer 19 clubs covering a wide range of activities from
study at Western Twitter: @Western_Rec badminton to karate to triathlon. At Western, there is something
Gain the experience employers are looking for Facebook: WesternCampusRec for everyone.
By participating in Western’s Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor, evidence of your
international learning experience will appear on your transcript upon graduation. In this
voluntary program, you accumulate points by engaging in academic and extracurricular
activities with a global or intercultural focus, at home or abroad.
international.uwo.ca/globalhonor 170+
international learning
Start planning your international experience now: goabroad.uwo.ca programs in more than
40 countries
GET INVOLVED | STUDENT CLUBS westernusc.ca/clubs
Make a difference in communities around the world
Andrea, BA’17, Faculty of Social Science, current Master’s student in Women’s Something for everyone Take on a leadership role
Studies, recently completed an international internship working with a community We have close to 200 University Students’ Council (USC) clubs Get involved as a club member, or join a clubs’ executive team,
partner in East Africa. “Going on a Western Heads East internship to Mwanza, for you to choose from including community volunteering and to gain interpersonal and professional skills by organizing and
Tanzania was a key experience that has shaped who I am. I collaborated with philanthropy clubs to political, cultural and musical clubs. If you planning different activities for your club.
have a passion, we have a club for you.
incredible people and gained skills that allowed me to apply what I’ve learned in the
classroom, all while working towards a cause I believe in. Engaging in intercultural Attend Events
learning during my experience in Tanzania and while at Western allowed me to Explore your options USC Clubs also showcase a variety of programming. Whether
achieve the Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor. Pursuing the Honor gave The easiest way to get involved is during Clubs Week. All of our it be club socials, activism campaigns, out-of-province trips, or
me a more holistic view of international learning, and as a graduate of International clubs will be in one place at one time (early September) so you fashion shows, you’re sure to find what’s right for you!
Relations, internationalizing my degree helped me gain perspective and adaptable can learn more about what each club has to offer.
skills that I’ll have moving forward.”
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