Western University s Specify subject of major interest on the application. For Affiliated University Colleges, use appropriate affiliate codes; subjects of major interest are the same as Main Campus unless otherwise specified. Note: Co‑op programs (summer co‑op and internships) are available after first year to qualified students. Main Campus University Programs and Codes EA Arts & Humanities s Art History; Art History & Criticism; Arts & Humanities (SASAH); Classical Studies; Comparative Literature & Culture; Creative Writing & English Language & Literature; English Language & Literature; Film Studies; French Studies (Language, Linguistics, Literature); German Language & Culture; Global Gender Studies; Italian Language & Culture; Linguistics; Medieval Studies; Museum & Curatorial Studies; Philosophy; Sexuality Studies; Spanish (Language, Linguistics & Hispanic Cultures); Theatre Studies; Visual Arts; Women’s Studies EAV Fine Arts s Studio Arts (portfolio required) EEEngineering s Chemical; Civil; Computer; Electrical; Green Process; Integrated; Mechanical; Mechatronic Systems; Software EH Foods & Nutrition BSc s Food Science & Technology; Nutrition & Dietetics EW Health Sciences EPKinesiology ED Management & Organizational Studies s Accounting; Consumer Behaviour; Finance for Management & Organizational Studies; Human Resources Management; Public Administration EDF Management & Organizational Studies – Commercial Aviation Management – Flight Training (Main campus only) EDN Management & Organizational Studies – Commercial Aviation Management – Non‑flight (Main campus only) EI Media, Information & Technoculture s Media & the Public Interest; Media, Information & Technoculture EIT Western/Fanshawe Joint Degree/Diploma in Media Theory & Production s Broadcast (Journalism, Radio, Television); Interactive Media Design (limited number of spaces for international students) EM Music (BMus) s Alto Saxophone; Bassoon; Cello; Clarinet; Classical Guitar; Double Bass; Euphonium; Flute; French Horn; Harp; Harpsichord; Oboe; Organ; Percussion; Piano; Trombone; Trumpet; Tuba; Viola; Violin; Voice (audition and interview required) EMA Music (BA) s Music; Popular Music Studies (audition and interview required) EMS Music Administrative Studies (recorded audition or copy of Grade 8 conservatory certificate and interview required) EMD Music Performance Diploma (three years) (performance to Conservatory Grade 10 required; taken concurrently with a non‑music academic degree) ENW Nursing (Western‑Fanshawe, Collaborative Program) Western Site (international students – one place reserved for CIDA‑sponsored applicant) ENF Nursing (Western‑Fanshawe Collaborative Program) Fanshawe Site (two places reserved for international students) ESScience s Actuarial Science; Animal Behaviour; Applied Mathematics; Applied Mathematics Methods; Applied Statistics; Astrophysics; Biochemistry & Chemistry; Biodiversity & Conservation; Bioinformatics; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Ecosystem Health; Environmental Geoscience; Environmental Science; Financial Modelling; Genetics; Genetics & Biochemistry; Geology; Geology & Biology; Geophysics; Information Systems; Materials Science; Mathematical Sciences; Mathematics; Mathematics in Society; Medical Physics; Neuroscience; Physics; Scientific Computing & Numerical Methods; Statistics; Theoretical Physics ESM Medical Sciences (BMSc and BSc) s Biochemistry; Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Biochemistry of Infection & Immunity; Biochemistry & Pathology of Human Disease; Chemical Biology; Computational Biochemistry; Epidemiology & Biostatistics; Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences; Medical Biophysics; Medical Biophysics & Biochemistry; Medical Cell Biology; Medical Health Informatics; Microbiology & Immunology; Microbiology & Immunology with Pathology; Neuroscience; Pathology; Pharmacology; Physiology; Physiology & Pharmacology EO Social Science s American Cultural Studies; American Studies; Anthropology (Bioarchaeological, Linguistic, Sociocultural); Canadian‑American Relations; Criminology; Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience; Economics; Economics, Politics & Philosophy; Source: 105 Instruction Booklet 2016 / 2016 Livret de directives 105 1 Environment & Health (Geography); Financial Economics; First Nations Studies; Geographic Information Science; Geography; Geography & Aviation Management; Global Economics; Global Gender Studies; History; International Relations; Jewish Studies; Linguistics; Middle East Studies; Physical Geography; Political Science; Psychology; Sexuality Studies; Sociology; Sociology of Population, Health & Aging; Urban Development; Women’s Studies Programs Requiring More than High School Level EMO Music Artist Diploma – one year ENS Nursing (Compressed Program) ENC Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Brescia University College at Western University EBAArts s English Language & Literature; French (Language, Linguistics, Literature); French for Teaching; Philosophy; Religious Studies; Spirituality & Community Leadership EBF Family Studies BA (Human Ecology) s Family Studies; Families & Communities; Nutrition & Families EBZ Family Studies BSc (Human Ecology) EBH Foods & Nutrition BSc s Food Science & Technology; Nutrition & Dietetics EBW Health Sciences s Community Rural Health Development EBPKinesiology EBD Management & Organizational Studies s Accounting; Consumer Behavior; Food Management; Nonprofit Management EBC Preliminary Year Co‑educational Pre‑University EBO Social Science s Canadian Social & Environmental History; Community Development; Community Development in a Global Context; Community & Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice; Dimensions of Leadership; History; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology Huron University College at Western University EHAArts s East Asia Studies; English Language & Literature; French (Language, Linguistics, Literature); Jewish Studies; Philosophy; Philosophy, Reasoning & Ethics 2 EHD Management & Organizational Studies s Accounting; Finance & Administration; Management & Organizational Studies; Organizational Studies, Policy & Ethics EHO Social Science s Economics; Global Culture Studies; Global Development Studies; Global Gender Studies; Globalization Studies; History; Political Science; Psychology EHTTheology s Biblical Studies; Theology & Religious Ethics King’s University College at Western University EKAArts s Catholic Studies; Catholic Studies for Teachers; English Language & Literature; Foundations in Western Thought & Civilization; French (Language, Linguistics, Literature); Philosophy; Religious Studies; World Religions and Cultures EKC Childhood & Social Institutions EKD Management & Organizational Studies s Accounting; Finance & Administration; Global Commerce; Management & Organizational Studies; Organizational & Human Resources EKJ Social Justice & Peace Studies EKO Social Science s Criminology; Economics; Finance; Financial Economics; History; Middle East Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Thanatology EKS Social Work (third year only) The Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Best Student Experience at Western A Beautiful Campus Western, founded in 1878, is ranked as one of Canada’s top 10 research-intensive universities. It is also one of the most picturesque campuses in North America, situated along the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario, Canada’s eleventh largest city with a population of 366,000. Western’s gothic architecture and ivy-covered campus blend in seamlessly with 1,200 acres of rolling hills and endless scenic locations to study, chat with friends or relax. The Western Guarantee • Admission scholarships • Financial aid • The first-year courses you want • A place to live in residence • An extraordinary student experience For more information, visit: http://welcome.uwo.ca/ guarantee.html Source: 105 Instruction Booklet 2016 / 2016 Livret de directives 105 Unique Programs and Academic Choices • Seven first-entry faculties and five second‑entry professional schools at the undergrad level: http://welcome.uwo.ca/programs/ programs_by_faculty/index.html#first • Three affiliated University Colleges: • Brescia – www.brescia.uwo.ca • Huron – www.huronuc.ca • King’s – www.kings.uwo.ca • More than 400 undergraduate programs and 120 master’s and PhD programs • Unique programs for high achieving students: • The School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities: www.uwo.ca/arts/sasah/ • Scholar’s Electives: www.scholarselectives.uwo.ca • Western Scholars: www.westernscholars.uwo.ca, • Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity: www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba/ Exceptional Faculty and Staff • More 3M National Teaching award-winning faculty than any university in Ontario (second in Canada). • The highest percentage of probationary and tenured professors with PhDs among research-intensive universities in Ontario. • Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers – 4,600 dedicated full-time faculty and support staff. Bright, Diverse and a Satisfied Student Population • 38,000 students from 117 countries around the world. • A mean entrance average of 89.3 percent (of all registered incoming high school students in 2014). • An astounding first to second year retention rate of 93 percent. • Graduation rates that exceed the Ontario system. • 22 Rhodes scholarship recipients have come from Western. • 91.6 percent of our graduating students would recommend Western to a friend. First-Rate Residence System www.residenceatwestern.ca • Ranked as the best in Canada among large universities. • A guaranteed place if you are a single student without children, entering from high school, and have received an offer of full-time first-year admission for September 2016. • Nine residences and three residence styles (traditional, suite-style and hybrid-style) with a wide range of meal plans and a safe and inclusive environment close to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other services. Exceptional Recognition of Your Achievement and Financial Support • National Scholarships valued from $30,000 to $65,000 – Application deadline February 14. • Guaranteed Admission Scholarships valued from $1,000 to $10,000 – No application required. • Robust financial aid, student awards and work/study programs: http://registrar.uwo.ca/ student_finances/. Extraordinary Co- and Extra-curricular Activities Connecting the Classroom to Real-Life Settings • Alternative Spring Break, Community Service Learning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Mentorship, Western’s Volunteer Program, International Student Work Opportunities, Western Heads East – to name a few. • Student government, faculty and residence councils, 167 student clubs and student associations. • 46 varsity sports, and one of the largest intramural sports programs in Canada. • Western’s Co-curricular Record helps showcase your experience to employers. Career Experience, Employability and Support Networks • More than 2,000 undergraduate work/study and paid positions on campus. • Internships, co-op programs, job-shadowing and volunteer opportunities off campus. • 95 percent employment rate for Western grads two years after graduation. • Extraordinary support through the Student Success and Development Centres. Western on the World Stage • 3,700 international students from 117 countries. • 275,000+ alumni in 150 countries worldwide. • International exchange, and study abroad opportunities at 120+ institutions, in 36+ countries. • A new Global and Intercultural Engagement Honour at Western. Semester Entry Points September: Full-time fall/winter entry only. 105 Important Deadlines Full-time Fall/Winter Session January 13 Supplemental application due: Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) February 1 Application deadline: Primary Health Care Practitioner Certificate (ENC) Source: 105 Instruction Booklet 2016 / 2016 Livret de directives 105 3 Full-time Fall/Winter Session February 14 Application deadline: National Scholarship Supplemental application due: Scholar’s Electives Program Supplementary application due: Commercial Aviation Management February 15 Portfolio: Visual Arts – Studio Arts (EAV) Application deadline: Nursing (ENW), (ENF) February 28 Supplementary application due: School for Advanced Studies for the Arts and Humanities. Application deadline: Early consideration for full-time first-year studies for all applicants. March 1 Supplemental profiles due: Extraordinary Extra Curricular Activities and Contributions to Citizenship; and Special Circumstances. May 15 Application deadline: International Applicants June 1 Application deadline: Domestic applicants Note: Applicants to Music are required to audition. For audition requirements see: http://music.uwo.ca/future_students/ undergraduate/undergraduate_admissions.html 105 Important Deadlines Part-time Spring/Summer Session* March 1 Application deadline: Distance/ Intersession/Summer Evening May 1 Application deadline: Summer Day *If applying on a part-time basis only, do not use this 105 application. Use the part-time application form, available at: www.welcome.uwo.ca/ admissions/how_to_apply/parttime.html. Submission of Documents An acknowledgement will be sent to you detailing the documents required to complete your application for admission to Western and how to submit your documents to Western. All requested supporting documents must be received before an admissions decision can be made. You will also be given access to the Western Student Center, which is an online tool enabling you to review application information, monitor the status of requested documents, and 4 receive up-to-date admissions information. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Submit all documents as soon as they are available and prior to the document deadline. If you are currently attending an academic institution, your transcript must include your mid-year results, when they are available, and all previous course work completed. If you are not currently attending an academic institution, final official transcripts for all academic work completed at the high school and postsecondary level must be submitted directly to the Undergraduate Admission Office by the issuing institution. Proof of graduation status must be included for all completed programs. Western encourages you to submit all documents as soon as they are available and prior to the document deadline. For more information about admission requirements and how to submit documents, visit: www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/ admission_requirements/. Applicants with International Documentation Applicants with international credentials (non‑Canadian and non-continental USA) must have their final transcript(s) authenticated by World Education Services Canada (WES). Please refer to our website for specific directions and exemptions to the requirement: www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/. Postsecondary Evaluation Fee A single, non‑refundable evaluation fee of $85 is required of all applicants with a postsecondary background, except CEGEP applicants. Please pay this fee to the OUAC when you submit your application fees. Transfer Credit Eligibility University applicants may receive transfer credits for courses completed at another recognized university with a minimum grade of “C” (60 percent). College applicants may receive transfer credits for courses taken as part of a completed diploma program and have a minimum grade of “C” (60 percent). University and college credits are eligible to transfer provided that the program and course(s) considered for credit are recognized by Western as meeting acceptable academic standards. English Proficiency Western is an English-speaking university. If English is not your first language, you must write one of the following tests of English proficiency: the iBT (internet‑based TOEFL); TOEFL and TWE; MELAB; IELTS; CanTEST; PTE; or CAEL. You may also complete Source: 105 Instruction Booklet 2016 / 2016 Livret de directives 105 the High Advanced level at the English Language Centre at Western University, Level 5 of Fanshawe College’s English as a Second Language Program or Level “D” at CultureWorks as an alternative to one of the above tests. For more information, visit: www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_ requirements/english_language_proficiency.html. Note: For information about minimum English proficiency score requirements for Nursing, refer to: www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/undergrad/bscn/ admissions.html. Services for Students with Disabilities If you require academic accommodation (e.g., special arrangements for exams), notify Services for Students with Disabilities of your needs so accommodation and related support may be considered. Contact this service by telephone at 519‑661‑2147 or via email at ssd@uwo.ca. Information about procedures for requesting academic accommodation and related support is available at: www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/. Indigenous Services Indigenous Services (IS) provides assistance with filing an application, selecting programs/courses, and accessing special admission under Western’s Aboriginal Access Admission Category. IS also provides extended support to Aboriginal students through its Academic Transition Opportunities (ATO) Program, which offers academic and personal/ culture services including orientation, tutors on a weekly basis, workshop series, and regular meetings with an Academic Counsellor. All Aboriginal students from Canada or the United States are invited to contact Indigenous Services for information at 519‑661-4095 or toll-free at 1‑888‑661‑4095 or visit: www.indigenous.uwo.ca. Brescia University College is Canada’s only women’s university college with approximately 1,200 students registered. Brescia provides a student‑centred, engaging environment that encourages active participation in learning, community involvement, and the development of leadership skills. A pre‑university program is offered to both male and female registrants. Residence is guaranteed and generous scholarship and bursary programs are offered. Telephone:519‑858‑5151 Email:brescia@uwo.ca Website:www.brescia.uwo.ca Huron University College is the founding institution of Western University. A small population of almost 1,300 students helps Huron maintain its distinct identity, giving you the advantages of small classes, personal attention and a friendly community. Huron offers a competitive scholarship program as well as its own residence buildings. Telephone: 519‑438‑7224, ext. 233 Email:huron@uwo.ca Website:www.huronuc.ca King’s University College is a small, Catholic, liberal arts campus that offers small classes and a warm sense of community to a student population of 3,500. Many students choose King’s because of its affiliation with Western, its friendly campus, outstanding teaching faculty, generous scholarship and bursary program, and guaranteed residence. Telephone:519‑433‑3491 Toll‑free:1‑800‑265‑4406 Email:kings@uwo.ca Website:www.kings.uwo.ca Further Information Undergraduate Admissions – Main Campus Western Student Services Building, Room 3140 Western University London ON N6A 3K7 Telephone:519‑661‑2100 Email:reg‑admissions@uwo.ca Website:www.welcome.uwo.ca Affiliated University Colleges Students attending any one of our three Affiliated University Colleges also have access to Western’s facilities. You enjoy and participate in academic opportunities and student life in both environments. If you graduate from an Affiliate, you receive your degree from Western University. Source: 105 Instruction Booklet 2016 / 2016 Livret de directives 105 5