All dates and contents in this guide are subject to change.
Please visit the websites listed for up-to-date information.
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Table of Contents
Registration Guidelines.................................................................... 3
Months at a Glance
September 2012....................................................................... 5
October 2012............................................................................ 7
November 2012........................................................................ 9
December 2012........................................................................ 11
January 2013............................................................................. 13
February 2013........................................................................... 15
March 2013................................................................................ 17
April 2013................................................................................... 19
May-June 2013......................................................................... 20
July-August 2013...................................................................... 21
Coupon Section................................................................................ 22
Academic Information...................................................................... 25
Campus Events................................................................................. 28
Careers & Employment................................................................... 29
City of London................................................................................... 31
Dining on Campus............................................................................ 32
Environment & Sustainability: Green Initiatives ............................ 33
Excellence & High Achievement.................................................... 34
Fees & Financial Aid.......................................................................... 35
Graduate & Professional Programs............................................... 38
Graduation......................................................................................... 41
Health & Wellness............................................................................. 42
Housing............................................................................................... 44
International Experience.................................................................. 45
Leadership......................................................................................... 47
Libraries & Computer Access......................................................... 48
Media on Campus............................................................................ 49
Parking................................................................................................ 50
Safety & Security............................................................................... 51
Services to Help You Succeed....................................................... 53
Shops & Services.............................................................................. 55
Sports & Recreation......................................................................... 57
Scholarships & Awards.................................................................... 59
Student Central................................................................................. 60
Transportation & Travel.................................................................... 66
Volunteer & Clubs............................................................................. 67
Western Buildings............................................................................. 70
University-Speak Article................................................................... 71
Affiliated University Colleges
Brescia University College...................................................... 72
Huron University College......................................................... 74
King’s University College......................................................... 76
Map of Campus................................................................................ 78
Important Contacts.......................................................................... 79
Index.................................................................................................... 80
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Labour Day holiday is Monday, September 3, 2012
For 2012, classes start on Thursday, September 6.
Visit the Student Central section in this guide for more
registration information.
The last day to add a full course, a first-term half
course, a first-term first quarter course (Q-Kin), a first-term
full course or a full year half course, on campus or Distance
Studies, is September 14, 2012.
Web Registration ends for Fall/Winter term on
Instructions on how to register online for courses
student.uwo.ca
1. Log in to Student Center: student.uwo.ca
2. Check your course registration start time under
‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right hand menu
3. Click on ‘Add a class’
4. Enter the class number or use ‘Search for a
class’ to find a class by subject and/or catalogue
number
September 12 at 11:59pm EST.
5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorial
components if necessary
Paper add/drop for Fall/Winter term is September 1314.
6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to Enrollment
Shopping Cart
To avoid lineups, make your add/drop changes online
before September 12 at 11:59pm EST.
7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 of 3’ to confirm
Make sure you drop any courses you need to
prior to the deadline(s). See www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
or check the calendar pages in this guide.
9. Review the results
TBA Online add/drop for second-term courses
opens after September paper add/drop
forms have been processed.
Nov. 5, 2012 Last day to drop a first-term half course or
a first-term full course (Fall/Winter term)
without academic penalty. *
Nov. 30
Last day to drop a full course and fullyear half course (on-campus and distance
studies) without academic penalty. *
Jan. 7, 2013 Classes Resume.
Jan. 15
Last day to add a second-term half course
or a second-term full course.
March 5
First day for web registration for Summer
Evening and Spring/Summer Distance
Studies.
March 7
Last day to drop a second-term half course,
or a second-term full course without
academic penalty. *
First day for web registration for
Intersession.
March 12
First day for web registration for Summer
Day.
8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’
10. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)
Your class schedule is also available at
studentservices.uwo.ca
Summer Activation
For Summer sessions, students must term
activate prior to registering for classes.
When?
Late February — Mid July
How?
Log on to studentservices.uwo.ca to declare your intention to
enroll in summer classes by clicking on ‘Summer Activation’
at least 72 hours prior to registering for the course.
Password Reset
www.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.html
Phone: 519-661-3800 ext. 83800
For in-person inquiries, visit ITS, Support Services Building.
Access Code (PIN) Retrieval
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/GetPINInfo.cfm
Phone: 519-661-2100
For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central.
* See Refund Schedules at www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_
finances/fees_refunds/refund_schedules.html
For more add/drop deadlines, visit www.westerncalendar.uwo.
ca ‘Sessional Dates’ or see the calendar pages in this guide.
For course registration appointment dates, see page 61.
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Orientation week
OSAP information (Great Hall)
Bus Pass Pick-up
9am-5pm (UCC)
Labour Day (Western Holiday)
Coffee Drop-In for International
Students - 2:30-4:30pm,
WSS 2130
Successful Time Management** 3:304:30pm, BGS 0165
Learning to Thrive, Not Just Survive, in
University** 4:30-5:30pm, BGS 0165
Big 4 Accounting Firms***
Fall/Winter Term classes begin.
National Bank***
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Tests** 1:30-2:30pm UCC 56
Shinerama Day
Men’s Football vs. Toronto 1pm
International Student Orientation
Day - 9:30am-5:30pm, SSC 2050
Last day to receive applications for
graduation at Autumn Convocation.
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OSAP information (Great Hall)
Orientation
week
Paper add/drop
Purple Fest
Problem Solving in Math and Science**
11:30am-12:30pm, SEB 1200
Optimize Lecture Learning** 3:30- Effective Textbook Strategies** 12:304:30pm, BGS 0165
1:30pm, SEB 1059
First day of first-term, first-quarter Coffee & Info Night for International
(‘Q’) courses (Kinesiology).
Students - 5-7pm, WSS 2130
Aon Hewitt***
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
4:30-5:30pm, BGS 0165
Extended web registration ends.
Government of Canada - RPL
Program***
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Tests** 12:30-1:30pm, SEB
1200
London Life***
Welcome Reception for International
Students - 4:30-6:30pm, Mustang
Lounge, UCC
Last day to add a full course, a
first-term half course, a first-term full
course, or a full-year half course on
campus and Distance Studies.
Last day to create an account at
www.ouac.on.ca for application
to Medicine.
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Clubs Week (UCC)
Terry Fox Run
Writing Multiple-choice Tests** 1:302:30pm, BGS 0165
Huron’s Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
SunLife Financial*** Bell***
The Learning Help Centre (WSS 4139)
opens at 12:30pm for the Fall term.
Deadline to apply for relief against a
final grade in a Summer Day course.
Manulife***
Resumes and Cover Letters that
Market You Effectively**** 12:301:30pm, UCC 210
Peter Kiewit***
Maximize Your Memory** 12:30Eckler***
1:30pm, SEB 1200
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Classroom Learning Straegies for
Tests** 4:30-5:30pm, BGS 0165 International Students**
12-1:30pm, WSS 3134
Canada Eh?! Transitioning to
Canada Series www.iesc.uwo.ca Bank of Canada***
Last day to drop a first-term
first-quarter (‘Q’) course without
academic penalty.
Western Serves
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
Men’s Football vs. Windsor 1pm
1R40
KUCSC presents the Buried
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Life at the Wave
VOLUNTEER FAIR
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Nominations open for USC Fall
Elections
Tower Watson***
Labatt***
Reading Strategies for
International Students**
11:30am-1pm, UCC 147A
Effective Textbook Strategies** 1:302:30pm, WSS 3134
Crossey Engineering***
Overcoming Writer’s Block* 12:301:30pm
International Students and Job
Searching - 4:30-6:30pm, WSS 3134
Strategies for Psychology 1000**
5:30-6:30pm, SEB 1200
HOmecoming (Sept. 27-30) Alcohol and SUbstance Awareness Week
50 Employers in a Day: How to Network
During the Career Fair**** 12:301:30pm, UCC 210
Strategies for Psychology 1000** 12:301:30pm, SEB 1059
Writing Skills for International Students 2:30-3:30pm, WSS 3134
Annotated Bibliographies* 1:30-2:30pm
Microsoft*** Imperial Oil***
Canada Eh?! Transitioning to Canada
Series www.iesc.uwo.ca
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm, WSS 2130
Career Fair 11am-4pm WSRC
Writing a Thesis Statement* 1:302:30pm
UCC – University Community Centre Great Hall is in SH – Somerville House UC – University College
Dates are subject to change. For more information about sessional dates, please
WSS – Western Student Services Building WSRC – Western Student Recreation Centre
visit the academic calendar website: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
IVEY – Ivey Business School BGS – Biological & Geological Sciences SEB – Spencer Engineering Building
Men’s Football vs. McMaster 1pm
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
**SDC Learning Skills presentation. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca for more information
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in September
Join in Western Homecoming events September
27-30. Come out and enjoy the Homecoming
Parade and football game on September 29. For
more information visit www.alumni.uwo.ca
Make sure you ADD any courses you want to
take by the deadline(s). Online add/drop ends:
September 12 at 11:59pm EST. Paper add/drop is:
September 13-14. See
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
To avoid lineups, make your Add/Drop changes
online by Sept. 12.
If you are taking a full course load, add all your
second term courses now so that you can be
considered for scholarships.
Make sure you DROP any courses you need to
prior to the deadline(s). See
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Make sure you have a Western ONECard. If you
do not have one yet, visit Student Central in the
Western Student Services Building.
To pick up your Bus Pass in the UCC you will need
to be registered as a full-time student, have paid a
minimum of your first installment of fees, and show
your Western ONECard. Any questions, visit www.
usc.uwo.ca/buspass
Lost your Bus Pass or Western ONECard
card? Visit the Campus Police Station (SH),
Student Central (WSS) or the InfoSource (UCC).
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If you need to replace your card(s), there is
more information in the Student Central and
Transportation & Travel sections in this guide.
Make sure your Tuition is paid. Tuition was due in
August. To view your online statement of account,
visit student.uwo.ca. If you paid through online
banking, payments can take up to 10 business
days to be received by Western.
OSAP is changing this year for students applying
using the 2012-2013 OSAP application. Please
check the Registrar’s Office website for details:
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Emergency Financial Aid Appointments
Counsellors will be available in the Great Hall from
September 4-14. There are no regularly scheduled
appointments during this time.
Western’s Career Fair and Employer
Information Sessions provide an opportunity to
meet employers who come to campus to recruit
and hire students. For event details and more
information, visit careercentral.uwo.ca
Password and Access Code (PIN) help – see
the Student Central section in this guide.
Need to get a Transcript? You can order them
online at studentservices.uwo.ca; If you need a
same-day transcript, you can order them in-person
at Student Central (with photo ID). Please be
advised that for the month of September wait times
will be longer than normal.
Connect with Indigenous Students. Visit
www.sdc.uwo.ca
Need an Official Western Letter? Visit
Student Central for information. More details
and information are also available in the Student
Central section in this guide.
Call 519-661-2147 to make an appointment with
Services for Students with Disabilities for
assistance with accommodated exams and more.
Need a part-time job? Check out the Careers
and Employment section in this guide.
Hospitality Services meal plans. Put money on
your Western ONECard meal plan, and save up to
18% on all your on-campus food purchases. You
can also use it at multiple off-campus locations.
To add money to your card, visit The Campus Meal
Plan Office (Room 185A, UCC), or top up your
existing meal plan online at www.mealplan.uwo.
ca/online_topup.htm
Campus Recreation is free for all undergraduate
and full-time graduate students. Visit us at the
Western Student Recreation Centre. We have
a 50m pool, 5 gyms, squash, fitness classes,
and more—a great way to stay active! www.
westernmustangs.ca
Attend seminars on proven strategies to improve
your Writing, visit www.sdc.uwo.ca
Need to make a Psychological Services
appointment? Visit www.sdc.uwo.ca
Need to make a medical appointment? No need
to go off-campus. Student Health Services, located
in the basement of the UCC is available to all
Western students, www.shs.uwo.ca
International Students visit
www.iesc.uwo.ca for program information. New
students should also pick up an International
Student Orientation Package and welcome gift
from the International and Exchange Student
Centre, WSS 2120.
UHIP cards are now available to be printed online.
Eligible students should check their Western email
for notification that their card is available.
For tickets to the first regular season Western
Mustangs football games on Saturday, September
8, or Saturday, September 22, visit
www.westernmustangs.ca
Clubs Week, September 17-21 in the UCC. Want
to meet new people and try new things? Come
out and join!
Attend Western Serves, a one-day volunteer
experience in the London community.
westernserves.uwo.ca
Attend a Learning Skills presentation to learn key
strategies to succeed at Western.
www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
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Last day for students on exchange
or a letter of permission to submit
transcripts for graduation at Autumn
Convocation.
Last day to withdraw application for
graduation at Autumn Convocation.
Last day to receive admission
applications: Medicine for 2013
Aviva***
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Hydro One***
Essay Exam Essentials** 1:302:30pm, WSS 3134
Writing with Clarity*
12:30-1:30pm
Certified Management Accountants
(CMA)***
Successful Time Management**
3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
Preparing for Multiple-choice Tests**
5:30-6:30pm SEB 1200
Writing in the Sciences*
1:30-2:30pm
Strategies That Can Help Land You
the Job**** 12:30-1:30pm, UCC 210
Transitioning to Graduate School**
2:30-4pm, WSS 3134
Management Development
Program***
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Women’s Tennis OUA
Grammar Primer* 1:30-2:30pm
Championships
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enviroweek
All-Candidates Meeting for USC
Fall Elections
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
5:30-6:30pm SEB 1200
Writing in the Social Sciences*
12:30-1:30pm
Thanksgiving Holiday
(Western Holiday)
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You’re Hired! Interview Skills
that Make a Difference****
12:30-1:30pm, UCC 147a
Time Management for Graduate
Students** 11:30am-1pm,
WSS 3134
Punctuation Primer*
1:30-2:30pm
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
for International Students****
12:30-1:30pm, UCC 210
Optimize Lecture Learning** 2:303:30pm, WSS 3134
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Writing a Thesis Statement*
1:30-2:30pm
Men’s Football vs. Laurier 1pm
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October 2012
October 2012
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Sexual violence Awareness Week
Deadline to apply for relief against
a final grade in a Spring/Summer
Distance Studies course.
Making Effective Presentations**
11:30am-12:30pm, WSS 3134
Interviewing: Building
Confidence with Practice****
2:30-4:30pm, UCC 210
Writing with Clarity*
12:30-1:30pm
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Tests** 3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
Writing a Book Review*
1:30-2:30pm
U.S. Visa Information Session 11:30am-2pm, WSS 2130
Reading Strategies for Graduate
Students** 11:30am-1pm,
WSS 3134
Writing Essay Exams*
1:30-2:30pm
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
C.I.C Immigration Seminar,
www.iesc.uwo.ca
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First day of first-term secondquarter (‘R’) course (Kin).
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Tests** 1:30-2:30pm, WSS
3134
Writing in the Arts and
Humanities* 12:30-1:30pm
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
CanTeach***
Writing in Nursing and Health
Sciences* 1:30-2:30pm
AustraLearn***
University of Waterloo MBA Program***
Annotated Bibliographies* 1:30-2:30pm
Graduate & Professional School Fair
11am-3pm WSRC
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm, WSS 2130
Bard College***
Last day to add a first-term
second quarter (‘R’) course (Kin).
OUA Quarter Finals Football @ 1:00pm
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Effective Textbook Strategies**
11:30am-12:30pm, WSS 3134
ASB applications due
Understanding Canadian
Culture and Job Searching****
3:30-4:30pm, UCC 210
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
10:30-11:30am, WSS 3134
Punctuation Primer*
12:30-1:30pm
Dates are subject to change. For more information about sessional dates, please
visit the academic calendar website: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Halloween
Referencing your Paper*
1:30-2:30pm
UCC – University Community Centre IVEY – Ivey Business School
SEB – Spencer Engineering Building WSS – Western Student Services Building
WSRC – Western Student Recreation Centre
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
**SDC Learning Skills presentation. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca for more information
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in October
Why not study for Mid-term exams in one of
the many libraries on campus? Library hours
do not extend for mid-terms, but will be open
normal operating hours.
Staying on campus for the Thanksgiving
Holiday? The UCC will be closed on Monday,
October 8, but will resume operating 24 hours
the following day.
Care about environmental sustainability?
EnviroWeek is the annual student-organized
environmental awareness campaign hosted by
EnviroWestern and the USC. This year it will take
place on October 9-12. For more information,
visit www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern
Western won the 2011
National Shinerama
Award for Best Overall
Campaign.
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If you are graduating in the Autumn
Convocation, make sure you have everything
you need. Visit www.convocation.uwo.ca.
Many scholarships offered by Western have
deadlines at the end of October and contain
an essay component that requires some time
to compose. Check out a full list of offered
scholarships at www.registrar.uwo.ca/
student_finances/scholarships_awards/
index.html.
Vote in USC Fall Elections on October 24 and 25!
Weldon Drop-In Writing Help opens on October
1 in Room 102A in Quotes Cafe. Hours of
operation are Monday to Thursday 2-4pm/57pm; Saturday 12-3pm. It runs until April 11,
2013.
Interested in volunteering locally or abroad during
Reading Week in February? Applications for the
Alternative Spring Break program are due
October 30 and can be submitted online at
www.asb.uwo.ca.
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Last day to receive admission
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applications: Law for 2013.
Last day to receive official transcripts for
courses taken on Letters of Permission
during the academic year 2011-2012 and
the Spring/Summer Terms of 2012.
Last day that students registered in ‘W’
accelerated language courses may transfer
to the equivalent full-year course with the
permission of their Faculty.
Concise Writing* 1:30-2:30pm
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm, WSS 2130
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Bizinc Developers’
Challenge
Last date to drop a first-term
second quarter (‘R’) course
without academic penalty (Kin).
OUA Semi-Finals - Football
@ 3pm
5 6 78910
Pridewestern Awareness Week
Optimize Lecture Learning**
11:30am-12:30pm, WSS 3134
Last day to drop a first term half
course or first term full course
without academic penalty
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Interview Skills and Practice
for Medical & Dental School
Applicants**** 12:30-2pm,
UCC 210
Writing Essay Exams*
12:30-1:30pm
IBI***
Writing a Professional
Statement* 1:30-2:30pm
Canada Eh?! Transitioning to Canada
Series, www.iesc.uwo.ca
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Overcoming Writer’s Block*
1:30-2:30pm
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Ethnocultural Support Services (ESS)
Awareness Week
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
1:30-2:30pm, WSS 3134
Writing with Clarity*
12:30-1:30pm
Yates Cup @ 1pm
Remembrance Day
18
International Students & Job
Searching - 12:30-2:30pm, UCC 210
Preparing for Multiple-choice Tests**
3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
Digital Interactive Game and Web
Conference (DIG)
Writing in the Sciences* 1:30-2:30pm
Improve Your Concentration**
11:30am-12:30pm, WSS 3134
Writing a Thesis Statement*
1:30-2:30pm
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
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Manage Your Time for Mid-Year
Exams** 11:3.0am-12:30pm,
WSS 3134
Mental Health Awareness Day
Volunteering in Canada: why
does it matter & how can I do
it?**** 1:30-2:30pm, UCC 210
Writing in the Social Sciences*
12:30-1:30pm
Transgender Day of
Remembrance
Maximize Your Memory**
3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
Writing a Book Review*
1:30-2:30pm
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Writing a Thesis Statement*
1:30-2:30pm
Ally Awareness
Board of Governors Meeting
1pm SH 4155
Theatre Western
production
King’s Ball
Vanier Cup @ University of
Toronto
2526 27282930
USC Charity Children’s Holiday Party
Preparing for Multiple-choice
Tests** 1:30-2:30pm, WSS
3134
Writing in the Arts and
Humanities* 12:30-1:30pm
Dates are subject to change. For more information about sessional dates, please
visit the academic calendar website: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Essay Exam Essentials** 3:304:30pm, WSS 3134
Annotated Bibliographies*
1:30-2:30pm
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
2:30-3:30pm, WSS 3134
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Writing Essay Exams*
1:30-2:30pm
WSS - Western Student Services Building IVEY – Ivey Business School
USC – University Students’ Council Great Hall is in SH – Somerville House
UCC – University Community Centre
Last day to drop a full course
and full-year half course without
academic penalty.
Working in Canada
Presentation - 11:30am 1:30pm, WSS 3134
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
**SDC Learning Skills presentation. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in November
Start to prepare for First Term Exams by checking out the preliminary
exam schedule at www.registrar.uwo.ca/
examinations/exam_schedule.html
After achieving a BA and MD at
Remember: do not to book any flights
until the FINAL examination schedule
Western, Margaret Chan has
has been posted.
gone on to be the director of
the World Health Organization.
Still writing Mid-term exams? Why not
take a study break at The Spoke and try a fairtrade organic coffee located in the main-level of the UCC.
Remember, the last day to DROP a first term half course and first term full
course is November 5. For more information, see the Student Central section in
this guide.
Mid-term grades are distributed through OWL (powered by Sakai) at
owl.uwo.ca and in class, so be sure to monitor your progress.
Come celebrate Pride Week with the USC on November 5-8 and take advantage
of information, resources, and social programming in the UCC.
November 12 kicks off Enthnocultural Support Services Awareness Week.
Enjoy Canada’s cultural kaleidoscope by learning about other traditions while
celebrating your own.
Last day to drop a full course or a full year half course without academic
penalty is November 30.
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December 2012
December 2012
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World Aids Day
Last day to receive admission
applications, transcripts, and
supporting documentation:
Education for 2013
Last day to receive admission
applications: Dentistry for 2013
Writing Multiple-choice Tests**
3:30-4:30pm, WSS 3134
Mid-year
examination
period
study days
White Ribbon campaign
Manage Stress Test** 1:302:30pm, WSS 3130
Technical Writing*
12:30-1:30pm
Fall term classes end
Referencing Your Paper*
1:30-2:30pm
The Learning Help Centre (WSS
4139) closes for the Fall term.
Montreal Massacre Memorial
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
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Mid-year examination period
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
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Mid-year examination period
First term ends for all Programs
except Dentistry, Education, Law
and Medicine
Residences close at noon for the
holiday period
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Christmas Day
(Western Holiday)
Western Closed for Holidays
(December 24 - January 1)
Dates are subject to change. For more information about sessional dates, please
visit the academic calendar website: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
WSS – Western Student Services Building IVEY – Ivey Business School
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register at sdc.uwo.ca/writing
**SDC Learning Skills presentation. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in December
Seymour Schulich’s gift of $26
million to Western’s medical
and dental school represents
the largest-ever grant to an
institution in London.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Classes end on December 5.
Mid-year examination period
begins December 8.
Check your alarm clock and
confirm the times for your
exams by looking at your
personal exam schedule
under the ‘myPresent’ section in
your Student Services account at
studentservices.uwo.ca.
Sick and need to miss an
exam? Consult your instructor and
seek advice from your Academic
Counsellor prior to the exam date.
Does it look like Snowmageddon
outside? Check for weather alerts
on Western’s main page
www.westernu.ca.
Studying is different for
everyone. Some need to write
down notes repeatedly for maximum
test scores; others work better
through oral communication with
friends. Find what works for you and
make a schedule ahead of time in
order to relieve stress during this
time. Learning Skills Services can
help you create a study schedule
for success. www.sdc.uwo.ca/
learning
Applying to Dentistry or
Education for 2013? Admission
applications, transcripts, and
supporting documentation are due
December 3. Visit www.schulich.
uwo.ca/Dentistry or www.edu.
uwo.ca for all the details you will
need.
Prepared to go home or away
for the holidays? Exams end
on December 19, so don’t forget
to lock your doors and enjoy the
holidays.
The White Ribbon Campaign
begins December 4. Sign a poster
and wear a white ribbon to show
your support for “Men against
Violence against Women.”
11
January 2013
International Student Orientation
Day, www.iesc.uwo.ca
New Year’s Day
(Western Holiday)
6 7 8 910 1112
Classes resume
Nominations open for USC
Spring Elections
English Conversation Program
Registration begins,
www.iesc.uwo.ca/ecp
The Learning Help Centre (WSS
4139) opens at 12:30pm for the
Move back into residences at noon Winter term.
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Last day to add a second-term
first-quarter (‘S’) course (Kin)
1314 1516 1718 19
womens Issues NetWork (WIN) week
Last day to add a second-term half
course, or a second-term full course
Last day to receive admission
applications for the Diploma in
Accounting, the Diploma in Public
Relations and Diploma in Marketing
offered through Western Continuing
Studies
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Huron’s The Great Debate
Annual Brescia Wine and Cheese
Last day to drop a second-term
first-quarter (‘S’) course without
academic penalty (Kin)
Brescia Ball
20 2122232425 26
Healthy lifestyles week
MMI Practice for Medical School
Applicants****
Last day to receive applications
for graduation at In Absentia
February Convocation
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
V-day Western presents
Purple Sex
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
Rock the Rink @ Thompson Area
2728 2930
31
IESC’s Global Cafe 3-5pm, WSS 2130
Board of Governors Meeting 1pm
SH 4155
Last day to receive admission
applications: Business
Administration
Deadline to apply for relief
against a final grade in a firstterm course.
All Candidates meeting for USC
Spring Elections
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
WSRC –Western Student Recreation Centre SH – Somerville House
WSS – Western Student Services Building IVEY – Ivey Business School
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in January
Classes resume on January 7, 2013.
The last day to add a second term half course or
full course is January 15.
OSAP Please check the Registrar’s website for
updated information on OSAP processes and
fee payments registrar.uwo.ca
How were your grades last term? Grades for
first first term half courses and full term courses are
released online. To check them visit student.uwo.ca.
Disappointed with your first term academic results? Drop-in to
The Learning Help Centre (WSS 4139) to improve your study
skills.
Start to think about Intent to Register for next year. What
program do you want to be in?
International students! Visit iesc.uwo.ca for winter term
program and event information.
Applying to Graduate School for 2013? Most admission
applications are due in January and February.
Visit www.grad.uwo.ca.
Completed all your requirements and want to graduate in
Feburary? Don’t forget to apply by January 22.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Three-time Olympic
Gold Medal winner
Marnie McBean
graduated from
Western in 1997.
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January 2013
Move into Residence
12345
February 2013
February 2013
Move into Residence
12
Last day to receive admission
applications: Social Work (King’s)
Black History Month
Canadian Immigration Seminar,
www.iesc.uwo.ca
Charity Ball
Jam the Gym Battle - Men’s
& Women’s Basketball vs
McMaster
34 56 789
career week
success.uwo.ca
Nominations open for USC VicePresidents Elections
MMI Practice for Medical School
Applicants****
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Huron’s Shake the World
Conference
Western’s Job Fair 11-4pm WSRC
10 111213141516
usc winter election
ThEATRE WESTERN PRESENTS:
PURPLE SHORTS
Valentine’s Day
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
V-Day Western Day of Action
17
18
Last day to receive admission
application: Collaborative Nursing
Program
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
1920 212223
reading week
Alternative Spring Break
In Absentia February Convocation
Family Day (Western Holiday)
2425262728
All-Candidates meeting for USC
Vice-Presidents Elections
First day of second-term
second-quarter (‘T’) course (Kin)
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Deadline to apply for the
Explore Bursary, www.
myexplore.ca, to attend
Trois-Pistoles.
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
MMI Practice for Medical School
Applicants****
WSS – Western Student Services Building
IVEY – Ivey Business School WSRC – Western Student Recreation Centre
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in February
Libraries often fill up fast during
crunch times, make sure to take
advantage of all the different
libraries across campus. www.lib.
uwo.ca
Picking a major? Looking for
someone to talk to about your
degree? Academic Counsellors
are great resources for talking
about your Intent to Register (due
March 31). Academic Counsellors
can be found in your faculty building
or Affiliated University College. See
Important Contacts section in this
guide, or see your Department.
For the winter Learning Skills
Services presentation schedule, see
sdc.uwo.ca/learning
Time to sit back, relax, and
crack the spine on your
favourite school textbook.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Reading Week, February 18-22,
gives you a break from class and a
chance to catch up on work.
Whether you’re moving out of
residence or just looking for a
new place to live, February is a
good time to start looking for
accommodations for next year.
Interested in volunteering locally
or abroad during Reading Week in
February? Hundreds of students
from all faculties have travelled to
places like Louisiana, the Dominican
Republic, Costa Rica and Winnipeg
to engage in community projects.
asb.uwo.ca
The Alternative Spring Break
program at Western started
with just 5 students in 2003
and grew to over 140 students
in 2012.
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March 2013
applications: CEGEP applicants,
Compressed Time Frame BScN
Program, Spring/Summer Distance
Studies, Summer Evening and
Intersession from students applying
for the first time, and Certificate
and Diploma Programs at Western
Continuing Studies.
Last day to add a second-term
second-quarter (‘T’) course (Kin)
Vagina Monologues & A
Memory, A Monologue, A Rant,
and a Prayer
March 2013
Last day to receive admission 1
Move into Residence
2
34 56 789
Vagina Monologues & A
Memory, A Monologue, A Rant,
and a Prayer
First day for web registration for
Summer Evening and Spring/
Summer Distance Studies
First day for web registration for
Intersession
Last day to drop a second term
half course or a second term full
MMI Practice for Medical School
course without academic penalty
Applicants****
Founders Day (Western)
Student 2 Business Networking IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
Conference - s2b.ca
WSS 2130
Theatre Western
Musical
International Women’s Day
Last day to drop a second-term
second-quarter (‘T’) course
without academic penalty (Kin)
Queen’s Cup - Men’s Hockey
King’s Annual Charity Fashon
Show
10 111213141516
Mental Health Awareness Week
ALcohol and Substance Abuse
Awareness Week
Income Tax Clinic for
International STudents, WSS
2130, www. iesc.uwo.ca
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
First day for web registration for
Summer Day
Last day to receive applications
for graduation at Spring
Convocation
USC AGM and voting for USC
Vice-Presidents Elections
17 18 1920 212223
Free usc Income Tax Clinic - UCC Atrium
Income Tax Clinic for
International STudents, WSS
2130, www. iesc.uwo.ca
Last Lecture for Graduating
Class of 2013
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
The Huron Talk
International Earth Day
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
242526272829
Relay for Life
Relay for Life
30
Income Tax Clinic for
International STudents, WSS
2130, www. iesc.uwo.ca
Easter Sunday
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
31
Passover begins
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
USC – University Students’ Council UCC – University Community Centre
IVEY – Ivey Business School WSS – Western Student Services Building
Good Friday (Western holiday)
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
****Student Success Centre Career workshop. Register online: careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in March
It’s that time! Mid-terms are here
once again. If the stress becomes too
overwhelming, find comfort in the array
of psychological services that Western
offers: www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.
html?individual_counselling
If you are planning to return next
September, complete your Program
Counselling / Intent to Register this
month through Student Center!
student.uwo.ca
March 7 is the last day to drop a
second-term half course, or a secondterm full course without academic penalty.
Keynote speakers discussing
contemporary challenges facing women
today congregate at Western to celebrate
International Women’s Day on
March 8.
Getting ready for second year can seem
daunting: review the on-line ‘Getting
Ready for Second Year!’ information at
success.uwo.ca/first_year_programs/
getting_ready_for_second_year.html
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
March is a great time to get a head start
looking for summer jobs. Check out the
Student Success Centre at career.uwo.
ca website for employment opportunities
both local and abroad.
Summer registration begins for those
who wish to take summer courses
through student.uwo.ca. Don’t forget
you must ‘term activate’ 72 hours prior to
registering on studentservices.uwo.ca
OSAP Summer Supplemental
Application forms are available this
month.
Planning to graduate in June? Make
sure to apply by the March 15 deadline.
Check your exam schedule at www.
registrar.uwo.ca/examinations/
exam_schedule.html
2002 Western grad
Deepak Sethi got a gig
writing for ‘Family Guy’ by
starting a comedy blog.
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April 2013
3
7
4
5
6
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Passover ends
April Fool’s Day!
2
April 2013
Move into Residence
1
8 910 111213
study days
Fall/Winter Session classes end
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
The Learning Help Centre (WSS Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
4139) closes for the Winter term 1R40
1415 16 17181920
FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
2122 2324 2526 27
FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD
IESC’s Global Cafe - 3-5pm,
WSS 2130
Board of Governors Meeting
1pm SH 4155
International Earth Day
282930
FINAL
EXAMINATION
PERIOD
Second term ends for all
Faculties except Dentistry,
Education, Law and Medicine.
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
SH – Somerville House
WSS – Western Student Services Building
IVEY – Ivey Business School
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
What to do in April
Final Exams run April 14-30.
Make sure to check out Western’s
libraries’ extended hours, as well
as the shuttle service that runs until
2am.
Log into studentservices.uwo.
ca to view your personal exam
schedule. Be sure to double
check times and locations (and
your alarm!)
Planning on taking a course
during intersession, summer
evening, distance or summer
day? Register now.
Looking for a last-minute summer
job? Visit careercentral.uwo.ca for
postings.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Planning to pay your fees next year
using OSAP? You must apply for
OSAP by June 30.
Distance Studies courses are
offered in the summer to those
students who are able to write at the
approved exam centres.
International Students visit
iesc.uwo.ca for summer term
program and event information.
Check your grades and report
comments at student.uwo.ca.
Stephen Moccio,
who graduated in 1994, has
written songs for Celine Dion
and Josh Groban, as well as
penning the theme for the
2010 Vancouver Olympics.
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May 2013
May 2013
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
1
23
4
Last day to receive admission
applications for Summer Day courses
from students applying for the first
time. All supporting documentation
must be submitted within seven days
of this date
Last day to withdraw an application
for graduation at Spring Convocation
5 6
Last day for web registration for
Summer Evening and Spring/
International Student Orientation Summer Distance Studies
courses
Day, www.iesc.uwo.ca
7 8 91011
Last day to add a full course,
a first-term half course, a first-term
first-quarter course, and a full year
half-course in Summer Evening
Last day to add a Spring/Summer
Distance Studies course
Last day for web registration for
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
Intersession courses
1R40
English Conversation Program
Registration begins
www.iesc.uwo.ca/ecp
Summer Evening and Spring/
Summer Distance Studies
courses begin
12 13
Last day for students on
14
1516 1718
exchange or a letter of
Last day to add a full course,
6-week half course, first-term
first-quarter (‘Q’) course,
or a full-year half course in
Intersession
Intersession courses begin
Trois-Pistoles courses begin
19 2021
permission to submit their transcripts
for graduation at Spring Convocation
Last day to receive admission
applications for full-time studies for
2012-13 F/W Term from candidates
outside Canada
Last day to add or drop a course at
Trois-Pistoles Intersession
Last day to drop a 3-week firstterm half course in Intersession
without academic penalty
Last day to drop a full course,
or a 6-week half-course, a
first-term first-quarter (‘Q’)
course, or a full-year half course
in Intersession without academic
penalty
26 27
28 2930 31
June 2013
SUNDAY
Last day to drop a first-term
half course, or a first-term firstquarter (‘Q’) course in Summer
Evening and Spring/Summer
Distance Studies without
academic penalty
2223 2425
Victoria Day
(Western Holiday)
June 2013
FRIDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Last day to drop a full course or
full-year half course in Summer
Evening and Spring/Summer
Distance Studies course without
academic penalty
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Last day to receive admission
applications from new students
for Fall/Winter Term 2013-14 for
full-time studies
2
3 456 7
Second-term half courses in
Intersession begin
9
Last day to add a second-term
half course in Intersession
Last day to drop a second-term
half course in Intersession
without academic penalty
8
Senate Meeting 1:30pm IVEY
1R40
10 11121314
15
spring convocation
Trois-Pistoles Intersession ends
16
1718192021
22
spring convocation
Second term half courses in
Summer Evening and Spring/
Summer Distance Studies begin
Deadline to apply for
relief against a final grade
in a second-term or a full-year
course
23
Deadline to apply for relief against a
program eligibility decision
Deadline requesting a waiver of
the progression requirements
Board of Governors Meeting
1pm SH 4155
2425262728
Examinations:
intersession
20
29
Last day to drop a second-term
half course, or a second-term
first-quarter (‘S’) course, in
Summer Evening and Spring/
Summer Distance Studies
without academic penalty
30
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Last day to add a second-term
half course in Summer Evening
and Spring/Summer Distance
Studies courses
Intersession courses end
SH – Somerville House IVEY – Ivey Business School
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
July 2013
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
7
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2 3 45
6
Last day for web registration for
Summer Day courses
8 9 10 1112
Last day to add a full course, a
first-term half course (3-week
or 6-week), or a full-year half
course in Summer Day
Summer Day term begins
Trois-Pistoles Summer Day
term begins
13
July 2013
Canada Day (Western Holiday)
Last day to receive admission
applications from new students for Fall/
Winter Term 2013-14 for courses taught
by Distance Studies and for part-time
studies in courses taught on campus
during the day and evening.
New students wishing to pursue parttime studies after July 1, should contact
the Admissions Office to arrange for an
appointment
Last day to drop a 3-week firstLast day to add or drop a course term half course in Summer Day
at Trois-Pistoles Summer Day
without academic penalty
14 1516 17 1819
20
Last day to drop a full course, or
a 6-week half course, or a fullyear half course in Summer Day
without academic penalty
21 2223 24 2526
27
Summer Evening and Spring/
Summer Distance Studies
terms end
28 2930 31
Examinations: spring/summer
distance studies
Examinations: summer evening
Second-term half courses in
Summer Day begin
SUNDAY
Last day to add a second-term
half course in Summer Day
Deadline to apply for relief
against a final grade in an
Intersession course
August 2013
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
distance studies
Last day to drop a second-term
half course in Summer Day
without academic penalty
4 56 789
10
Trois-Pistoles Summer Day
courses end
Civic Holiday
(Western Holiday)
111213 141516
17
Summer Day courses end
18 1920 212223
24
Examinations: summer day
25 2627 282930
Pick-up your new Student
Guide for 2013/2014.
Dates are subject to change. For more information about
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Please note that for
September 2013
classes will start on
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2013
31
Deadline to apply for relief
against a final grade in a
Summer Evening course
* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134. Register online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca
21
August 2013
12
Examinations: spring/summer
SATURDAY
Academic Information
Academic Information
Program and Academic Counselling
During the course of your University career, there are a number of reasons why you may want or need to see an
academic counsellor:
†† To discuss course changes, withdrawals, special permissions, and appeal procedures
†† To pose questions about modules/programs, degree requirements, and/or University regulations
†† To seek accommodation based on serious, documented reasons which have affected your academic
performance (e.g., illness, bereavement, personal problems, or other extenuating circumstances)
†† To process requests for Letters of Permission (i.e., taking courses at another University)
†† To have transfer credits from an academic exchange program approved
Faculty
Contact information:
On the web:
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
519-661-3043 (from residence, dial 83043)
Room 112G, University College.
Drop-ins welcome.
www.uwo.ca/arts
Email: arts@uwo.ca
Brescia University College
519-858-5151
Room 11, St.James Building,
Brescia Registrar’s Office.
www.brescia.uwo.ca
Email: brescia@uwo.ca
Don Wright Faculty of Music
519-661-2043 (from residence, dial 82043)
Room 210, Talbot College.
Appointments preferred.
www.music.uwo.ca/students/
programcounselling.html
Faculty of Engineering
519-661-2130 (from residence, dial 82130)
Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Building.
Appointments required.
www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate
engugrad@uwo.ca
Faculty of Health Sciences:
School of Health Studies
519-661-4119 (from residence, dial 84119)
Room 222, Labatt Health Sciences Building
Appointments and walk-ins available daily.
Please contact the office for a schedule.
www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_studies
Twitter: @western_fhs
Faculty of Health Sciences:
School of Kinesiology
519-661-3086 (from residence, dial 83086)
Room 2225, 3M Centre.
Appointments and walk-ins available daily.
Please contact the office for a schedule.
www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin
Twitter: @western_fhs
Faculty of Health Sciences:
School of Nursing
519-661‑3398 (from residence, dial 83398)
Room H128, Health Sciences Addition.
Appointments and walk-ins available daily.
www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/
academic_counselling.html
Huron University College
519-438-7224 x 244
Room W39, Academic Services Centre.
www.huronuc.on.ca
Faculty of Information &
Media Studies
519-661-3542 (from residence, dial 83542)
Room 240, North Campus Building.
Appointments preferred.
www.fims.uwo.ca
King’s University College
519-433-3491
Office of the Academic Dean
www.kings.uwo.ca
Faculty of Science
Email: scibmsac@uwo.ca
Room 191, Western Science Centre.
Appointments preferred.
www.uwo.ca/sci/counselling
www.facebook.com/scibmsac
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
519-661-2111 x83169
Room M138, Medical Sciences Building
www.uwo.ca/bmsc
Faculty of Social Science
519-661-2011 (from residence, dial 82011)
Social Sciences Career Services: 519-661-2111
x80486
Recorded information: 519-661-2052
We are renovating! Temporary location until October:
Room 3207, Social Science Centre.
Reopening in rooms 2105/2114, Social Science
Centre.
www.counselling.ssc.uwo.ca
Email: ssaco@uwo.ca
Twitter: @ssaco_westernu
Join us on: www.facebook.com/
westernussaco
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Academic Appeals,
Distance Studies
Undergraduate Student
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/applying/distance_studies
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Distance Studies occurs when learners are
separated from the instructor and classmates,
whether across the hall or across the
province. Unlike the courses of the past that
depended entirely on written communication
through the mail, today’s distance courses
may include multimedia materials and take
advantage of web-based communication
technologies. Western’s Distance Studies
will let you pursue University studies if you
cannot attend regular classes. Check out the
Part-Time Calendar to see which courses offer
distance options. The website also gives a
more detailed description of Distance Studies
programs, as well as information on how to
apply.
The University Senate has delegated to each
Dean the right to waive any academic regulation.
The Deans’ rulings in academic matters are final
unless overturned or modified on appeal to the
Senate Review Board Academic (SRBA). SRBA
is the final body to which students may appeal
certain rulings of Deans in academic matters, and
its decisions are final.
Academic Calendar
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
The Academic Calendar contains information
about the academic requirements of your
program, course descriptions, other academic
information, and more. General regulations
for Arts, Science and Social Science programs
appear in the Programs and Progression
sections. Regulations for other programs appear
in the appropriate sections. You may access
the Academic Calendar online at the address
above. The 2013-14 Academic Calendar will be
available online in February 2013.
Grades
See the Student Central section in this guide.
Grade Appeals and Other
Requests for Relief
Office of the Ombudsperson
Phone: 519-661-3573
Email: ombuds@uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/ombuds/appeals/appeals.html
www.uwo.ca/ombuds/student/student.html
Academic Counselling
See Program & Academic Counselling chart in this
section.
These are the procedures for appealing marks
and other decisions related to individual courses,
for example:
• requests for extensions of deadlines for
Breadth Requirements for
Bachelor Degrees
the submission of work
• waiver of progression requirements
• accuracy of grades on examinations or
assignments
• requests for make-ups or special exams
• requests to have a particular grade
reweighted on compassionate grounds
• appeals against the conclusion that
cheating or plagiarism took place
• appeals against the sanction or penalty for
cheating or plagiarism
If you are considering an appeal of any
kind, you should read “Academic Rights and
Responsibilities” and other relevant policies and
procedures in the Calendar,
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg111.
html. The Handbook of Academic and
Scholarship Policy www.uwo.ca/univsec/ is also
useful. Graduate students should visit grad.uwo.
ca. In addition, many programs and departments
have program-specific rules and procedures. Be
sure to ask for a copy.
For more information contact the Office
of the Ombudsperson or visit www.uwo.ca/
ombuds.
Graduation
See the Graduation section in this guide.
Mature Students
Phone: 519-661-3559
success.uwo.ca/mature_students/index.html
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Phone: 519- 661-2100
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SAGE
See the Services to Help You Succeed section in
this guide.
Senior Citizens Bursary
See the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.
Structure of the Degree
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg79.html
The Modules
There are four possible modules of study which
may be entered after First Year:
• Honors Specialization (9.0 or more
specified courses)
• Specialization (9.0 or more specified
courses)
• Major (6.0 -7.0 specified courses)
• Minor (4.0 -5.0 specified courses)
Note: Not all departments offer all these
modules.
The modular degree structure affords
the opportunity to combine various
subjects from different Departments
and Faculties. The modules taken
must fit within these degree structures.
Departments, Schools, Faculties and
Affiliated University Colleges may offer
some or all of the above modules. See
Faculty and Department listings for
details. Combinations other than those
listed below have not been approved;
consequently, they may not be taken.
Enrollment in some modules may be
limited.
What is the Difference between Undergraduate
Part-Time and Full-Time Status at Western?
Phone: 519-661-2100
success.uwo.ca/mature_students/registered_at_western/parttime_vs_fulltime.html
Part-time
Full-time
Admission
Enrollment may be limited; apply
well before the deadlines
Limited enrollment for first-year
entry on a full-time basis; apply
well before the deadlines; a
“mature applicant supplementary
form” will be required by those
being considered as mature
applicants for full-time study
Number of Courses
3.0 courses or fewer at one time 3.5 to 5.0 full course equivalents
(all students registered in Spring/ during September to April. 5.0 is
Summer courses are considered the standard full-course load
part-time students)
Tuition Fees
Charged per half (0.5) or full
(1.0) course equivalent
Ontario Student
Assistance Program
(OSAP)
Eligible for consideration if taking Eligible for consideration
3.0 courses in each of the Fall
AND Winter terms
Full-time fees apply
Students with a permanent
disability are considered parttime if taking 2.0 courses in
each of the fall and winter terms
London Transit
Commission Bus Pass
Not available
Supplementary Health/ Not available
Dental Insurance
through the University
Students’ Council
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Included in fees; mandatory
Mandatory unless student is
covered under an equivalent
extended benefit health care
plan (in addition to your standard
provincial coverage)
www.usc.uwo.ca/health
These Modules may be
combined in three different degrees:
1) The Honors Bachelor Degree (Four
Year) - (20.0 courses)
15.0 courses after first year, including
at least an Honors Specialization or a
Double Major as follows:
• Honors Specialization (9.0 or more
courses) This may be combined with
a Major or a Minor or option(s)
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0)
2) The Bachelor Degree (Four Year) (20.0 courses)
15.0 courses after first year, including at
least a Specialization module or a Major
module as follows:
• Specialization (9.0 or more courses)
This may be combined with a Major or a
Minor or option(s)
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0)
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus Minor(s) or
option(s)
3) The Bachelor Degree (Three Year) (15.0 courses)
10.0 courses after first year, including at
least a Major module or a Double Minor
as follows:
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s)
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Minor or
Option(s)
• Minor (4.0 - 5.0) plus a Minor (4.0 5.0) plus option(s) (2.0 - 0)
Undergraduate Programs
Offered at Western
For a comprehensive list, see
www.welcome.uwo.ca/preview/
documents/vb_inside.pdf or
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
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Campus Events
This is not an inclusive list of events. Other events
are scheduled on campus.
Career Fair
See Career and Employment section.
Charity Ball, USC
February 3, 2013
www.charityball.ca
Campus evenTs
Charity Ball has been in existence for over
25 years and is a long-standing tradition at
Western. Many students treat this event as
their University “prom” where they go all out
and celebrate their time at Western.
Homecoming
Clubs Week, USC
September 27-30, 2012
September 17-21, 2012
Get ready - there’s so much to do when
you come home. Students and alumni
celebrating Canada’s best homecoming.
Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.ca
www.westernclubs.ca
www.westernhomecoming.uwo.ca
During Clubs Week the atrium of the
UCC transforms itself into a gathering of
clubs to get involved in. Check out one of
the many booths for something that captures
your interest.
Last Lecture
EnviroWeek, USC
Last Lecture is an elegant evening
cocktail social hosted by The Alumni
Association for all members of the Class
of 2013. Enjoy the familiar tunes of Rick
McGhie with a prominent alumnus keynote.
October 9-12, 2012
Email: usc.environment@uwo.ca
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern
Enviroweek sees a wide assortment of
activities (primarily in and around the UCC)
ranging from the simple advertisement of the
club’s activities, to elaborate and eye catching
public displays encouraging environmental
consciousness, and public presentations.
For more programs by EnviroWestern, see
the Green Initiatives section.
Festival of the Arts, USC
Email: usc.foa@uwo.ca
www.usc.uwo.ca/foa
Western’s Festival of the Arts showcases
students’ visual, audio and textile works.
There are plenty of ways to get involved, like
submitting your student films, photography
and works of art or by simply volunteering
your time. Held beginning of March in the
UCC atrium. Admission is free to students.
Founder’s Day
March 7, 2013
www.alumni.uwo.ca/connect/founders-day
Founder’s Day is celebrated annually on
March 7. The Western community celebrates
the accomplishments of our students, staff,
faculty and alumni.
Graduate and Professional
School Fair
See Graduate and Professional Programs section.
March 21, 2013
www.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/
last-lecture.html
McIntosh Gallery
www.mcintoshgallery.ca
Exhibitions, educational programs
and special events provide a platform for
engagement with visual art and artists. The
Curatorial Study Centre includes documents,
publications and the McIntosh Gallery’s
collection of over 3,000 works of Canadian
and international art.
Musical Performances
Special Events Calendar: www.music.uwo.ca/
events/specialEvents.html
Off to Western
See the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.
PrideWestern Week
November 5-8, 2012
www.pridewestern.ca
usc.pride@uwo.ca
PrideWeek is a campus-wide event
where students can show support for the
LGBTTQ2 community, learn about oncampus resources, and become more aware
of queer issues. PrideWeek is organized by
PrideWestern.
Purple Fest
welcome all students back to campus in
September. Check out all the activities and
events throughout the week and get more
information about how to get involved on
campus through the USC.
Theatre Western, USC
www.theatrewestern.ca
Theatre Western is a student-run
production company supported by the
University Students’ Council at Western
University. Theatre Western produces shows
of the highest professional quality, including
full length musical and non-musical dramatic
productions as well as student-written
one-act plays. Theatre Western provides
opportunities for all students to become
involved as playwrights, directors, stage
managers, backstage crew or performers. At a
University with so many talented individuals,
Theatre Western showcases student talent
on stages around campus and within the
London community.
White Ribbon Campaign
December 4-6, 2012
White Ribbon is an annual international
campaign of men working to end violence
against women. Western’s campaign
is organized by the White Ribbon
Commissioner (usc.white.ribbon@uwo.
ca) and includes the Montreal Massacre
remembrance ceremony.
September 10-12, 2012
Purple Fest is a three-day event organized
by the University Students’ Council to
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Careers & Employment
Western’s CareerCentral
Job Fair
The Career Fair is an opportunity for
new graduates and alumni to connect with
employers from a wide variety of companies
looking to hire for full-time employment.
For more information, including how to
prepare for the Career Fair please visit:
success.uwo.ca/careers/meet_employers/
preparing_for_fairs.html
The Job Fair is an opportunity for
students to network with companies who
are looking to hire for summer, internship,
volunteer, part-time and full-time positions.
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
Career Week
Jobs on Campus
City of London Jobs
February 4-8, 2013
careercentral.uwo.ca
Careers at Western
www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca
Careers in Federal Public Service
jobs-emplois.gc.ca
Ontario Public Service Careers
www.london.ca
Service Canada Job Bank
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Social Science Career Services
ssc.uwo.ca/careers
Alumni Western for Students
www.alumni.uwo.ca
Involvement with Alumni Western begins
in first year. There are several dynamic
programs offered to students at Western
including Backpack 2 Briefcase, Off to
Western, Last Lecture and Six Degrees.
Western’s Alumni Association is run by an
elected volunteer board of Western alumni.
Alumni Western keeps you connected with
Western through publications such as the
Young Alumni Magazine and invitations to
events around the globe.
www.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/b2b.html
Backpack 2 Briefcase is an award winning
event series designed to ease your transition
from Western to life as a young professional.
Join us for dining etiquette, keynote speakers
and social networking receptions. Open to all
students in all faculties and all years.
Career Fair
September 27, 2012
www.success.uwo.ca
Western Student Recreation Centre;
11am-4pm
Events all over campus. Register for
events through CareerCentral, careercentral.
uwo.ca
Federal Student Work
Experience Program (FSWEP)
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/fswep.shtml
This program helps match students
with federal departments and agencies for
temporary jobs by maintaining a national
inventory of students seeking employment
within the federal public service. Applications
can be submitted online throughout the year.
Some departments and agencies advertise
closing dates for certain job postings.
Students in their final year of academic
studies who do not intend to return to
full-time studies are only eligible to work
part-time until the completion of their last
academic term.
Graduate Students
Work Study
Phone: 519-661-2102
grad.uwo.ca/faculty_staff/funding_opportunities.
htm
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies and the Student Financial Services
office jointly administer the work study
program. To be eligible for Graduate Work
Study consideration, students must be
Ontario residents, and have qualified for,
and taken their OSAP maximum for the
current year. Decisions regarding work study
eligibility will not be made
until after the application
deadline date. The
application is located on the
Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies website and must
be submitted by the
deadline indicated.
International
Student Work
Opportunities
Program (ISWOP)
See the International
Experience section of this
guide.
www.success.uwo.ca
careercentral.uwo.ca
How to find part-time jobs on
campus
1. You can login with your Western
username and password to search the
careers site for Western on-campus jobs:
careercentral.uwo.ca
2. You can check out the Working at
Western site for full-time and part-time
job opportunities: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca.
3. Search for ‘Work Study’ positions in this
section.
4. Some specific areas hiring students on
campus are:
Campus Recreation
Western Student Recreation Centre
Various positions available opening in Feb. and Mar.
srs.uwo.ca/wavelength.careers.jobpostings.aspx
• Email applications to the Program
Coordinator specified on each job
posting
• For more information visit:
westernmustangs.ca
Division of Housing and Ancillary Services
Room 102 Elgin Hall London
Positions available include Residence Advisor, Residence
Don, Academic Leadership Programmer, and Assistant
Program Coordinator.
• Applications available at:
www.rezstaff.uwo.ca
The Gazette
UCC Room 263
Positions Available: Writing, Photography, Graphics and
Web Design.
Hospitality Services
Various Positions available.
• Email your resume and cover letter to
hospitalityemployment@uwo.ca
• For more information visit: www.has.
uwo.ca/hospitality/employment.htm
Housing Mediation Services Department
Location: Elgin Hall Room 102
Positions: Team Leader and Off-Campus Advisor
positions.
• Apply online in February for the
upcoming year
• For more information: www.has.uwo.
ca/housing/oca or www.has.uwo.ca/
housing/offcampus
Information Technology Services/
Instructional Technology Resource Centre
Location: Support Services Building, room 4320
Positions: ITRC Student Consultants.
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CAreers & employment
Backpack 2 Briefcase
www.careerweek.uwo.ca
February 7, 2013, 1-4PM, WSRC
Continued from previous page.
• Advertised on the Career Centre web
site at www.career.uwo.ca
• Contact for additional information:
itrc@uwo.ca; see also www.itrc.uwo.
ca/studentConsultants.html
Tour Guide Employment
careercentral.uwo.ca
• Campus tours are offered Monday
to Friday, three times daily (some
weekend tours may be required). You
must be a returning student for the
upcoming school year in order to be
eligible to apply. Applications are due in
January of each year. Check the website
for more details.
he Spoke, USC
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UCC main Level
Positions Available: Part-time Cashier/Cooks.
• Email application forms to uscspoke@
uwo.ca
• Applications can be found at
www.usc.uwo.ca/spoke
• For further information please call
519- 661-3590
The Wave, USC
Positions Available: Cashier/Cook/Server/Doorstaff
(all Part-time positions).
• Applications can also be picked up/
dropped off at either or the Spoke/
Wave
CAreers & employment
The Student Success Centre:
Careers
Phone: 519-661-3559
success.uwo.ca
Reception: Mon. - Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm
The Student Success Centre: Careers
provides the information a student will
need for planning their future. Offering
workshops on job interviews, finding a
career path, internships, part-time jobs,
summer jobs, job fairs, on-line job postings
from both local employers and opportunities
abroad, as well as individual counselling,
CareerCentral is a valuable resource for any
student who is seeking help entering the
workforce.
Western’s Internship
Program
Phone: 519-661-3559
www.success.uwo.ca/experience/internships/
index.html
An internship is a 12 to 16 month work
term. Students are employed in settings
which provide work experience directly
related to their academic programs and
career objectives. Faculties/programs
currently participating in Western’s
Internship Program are: Engineering,
Science, Management and Organizational
Studies and Geography. In certain cases, 8
month terms can be arranged. Internships
begin between May and September, with
some limited January start dates. A new
summer internship program offers 4-month
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faculty of Social Science.
Working at Western
Phone: 519-661-2194
www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca
At Western, our mission
is to provide the best student
experience among Canada’s
leading research intensive
universities. As one of London’s
largest employers and Canada’s
3rd largest research-intensive
university, Western University
provides a diverse and unique
environment in which more than 9,000
full and part-time staff and faculty work.
We encourage you to consider a career at
Western.
We post career opportunities as they
become available. To apply to a position,
you will be asked to provide an active
email address and details about your
employment history, skills, qualifications
and other information. If you have an
electronic resume, you may be able to paste
information into the Working at Western
on-line application at recruit.uwo.ca. Jobs
are open to applicants for approximately one
week following posting, unless otherwise
indicated. Applicants are encouraged to
apply online.
Working in Canada
www.iesc.uwo.ca/working
The International and Exchange Student
Centre offers information sessions for
international students regarding Canadian
work regulations. International students
who are interested in working in Canada can
also visit IESC for individual assistance with
work permit applications.
Work Study
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/work_
study.html
Work Study, Bursaries, and Need Based
Awards are three of the financial need-based
programs offered by Western. In order to be
considered for all of these programs, or any
combination of these programs, students
must complete the Financial Assistance
Profile application, located on the Student
Services website studentservices.uwo.ca
under myPresent, Financial Assistance. This
application includes consideration for Work
Study eligibility, all Bursaries, and all NeedBased Awards offered by Western.
Students need to submit the application
once for the Fall/Winter work study,
and again in the Spring if they would
like Summer Work Study and are taking
a course(s) over the Summer Sessions.
Applications will be available starting in
mid-August for Fall/Winter and mid-April
for Summer.
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City of London
conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, craft,
fashion and travel shows just to name a few.
London Tourism
River, 200 kilometers west of Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Covent Garden Market
www.londontourism.ca
Temperature: Ranging from a July
www.coventmarket.com | Phone: 519-439-3921
130 King Street
Population: Over 350,000
Complete with fresh produce, gourmet
foods, public square, seasonal outdoor
farmer’s market, ice rink and regular family
programming.
www.london.ca
Location: On the banks of the Thames
(summer) average of 26 °C to a January
(winter) average of -7 °C
Baseball
www.londonmajors.com | Phone: 519-694-6105
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
The London Majors play home games at
historic Labatt Memorial Park, one of the
oldest baseball fields in the world.
Phone: 519-457-1296
www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
2609 Fanshawe Park Road East
Basketball
A living history museum that specializes
in fun for children of all ages. Experience
London’s past and see weavers, printmakers,
blacksmiths and farmers demonstrate their
trades of the past.
lightningbasketball.ca | Phone: 519-433-0634
London is home to the London Lightning
team, a charter member of the National
Basketball League of Canada. In March 2012,
they won the NBL Canada Championship.
Their home games are played at Budweiser
Gardens.
Grand Theatre
www.grandtheatre.com | Phone: 519-672-8800
471 Richmond St. Box Office
This website provides information on
public libraries, community centers, local
attractions, restaurants, shopping malls,
programs and activities, and sports facilities.
Museums and Art Galleries
www.londontourism.ca/Things-To-Do/Museumsand-Galleries
London has many museums including:
• Archival Teaching & Research Museum
• Banting House National Historic Site
• Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
• Eldon House • Museum of Ontario Archaeology
• London Regional Children’s Museum
• Museum London
www.museumlondon.ca
• Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
Ontario Parks
www.ontarioparks.com
London’s Grand Theatre is nationally
renowned and presents plays from September
to May. The company also hosts occasional
outdoor arts attractions such as the National
Ballet of Canada.
Ontario has an abundance of beautiful
provincial parks that make outstanding
day trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as well
as excellent vacations and scenic holidays
(Algonquin).
As of October 2012, the John Labatt
Centre has been renamed Budweiser
Gardens. Opened in October 2002, this
facility is home to the London Knights and
hosts many sporting and entertainment
events (such as Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld,
Carrie Underwood, Harlem Globetrotters and
John Mayer.)
Hockey
Storybook Gardens
www.londonknights.com
Phone: 519-661-5770
www.storybook.london.ca
(Located inside Springbank Park)
Centennial Hall
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
With 16 comfortable locations, knowledgeable
and friendly staff, and extensive collections of
material for enjoyment, learning and growth and is
your community hub.
Locations closest to campus:
Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.
London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.
Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
Budweiser Gardens
formerly the John Labatt Center (JLC)
www.johnlabattcentre.com | Phone: 519-667-5700
99 Dundas Street
Phone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968
www.centennialhall.london.ca
Box office: 550 Wellington St.
Centennial Hall is a multi-purpose,
wheelchair accessible facility offering
specialized facilities for events such as
concerts, dances, banquets, meetings,
London Public Library
An extremely popular children’s attraction
of Southwestern Ontario located in London.
Open year-round!
Summer Festivals
www.londontourism.ca/Events
London offers many excellent summer
festivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,
Home County Music & Art Festival, Rib
Fest, the International Food Festival and
more.
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London is home to the Ontario Hockey
League and Memorial Cup Champions, the
London Knights.
Dining on campus
Dining on Campus
Campus Meal Plan
breakfast, a healthy lunch, a late-night
snack, a delicious spread for your special
event, a relaxing pint, or even just a cup of
coffee.
Phone: 519-661-3957
www.mealplan.uwo.ca/online_topup.htm
Main Floor UCC (in Centre Spot by Williams)
Put money on your Western ONECard and save!
The Flex Plan
Save 5% on EVERY food purchase, EVERY
time you use your account in any Hospitality
Services eatery on campus.
The Tax-Exempt Plan
SAVE up to 18%! Pay no HST on most food
purchases in any Hospitality Services eatery on
campus PLUS receive an additional 5% discount
on EVERY purchase.
Rez Meal Plan
If you live in Residence, your Meal Plan is
divided into two accounts — your Rez $ (taxexempt) and your Flex $ (taxable). You can dine
in all main campus Residence Dining Halls as
well as the Campus Eateries using your Rez $.
Flex $ can be used to purchase beverages and
confectionery items, for on-campus vending, for
home delivery and for dining out at specific local
establishments.
Grad Club
Great Hall Catering
www.greathallcatering.ca
Your event will be designed specifically for
you by our creative team of award-winning
professionals, translating any theme through
food, ambience and decor. We will create the
ideal menu to enhance the distinctive spirit
of your occasion in a friendly, efficient and
professional manner.
Michael’s Dining Room
Phone: 519-661-4080 | Room 3340 Somerville House
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaels
Buffet Lunch
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-2pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Closed in the Summer.
The
Spoke & Rim Tavern, USC
www.usc.uwo.ca/spoke | Main Floor UCC
www.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclub
Basement of Middlesex College
The Grad Club has just the right option for
you, whether you’re looking for an energizing
The Spoke is conveniently located in the
heart of campus on the main floor of the
UCC and offers students a great place to relax
while on campus. Whether you are coming
for the 100% Fair Trade coffee, CLTs
(Chicken, Lettuce and Tomato wraps delicious!), or Rick McGhie, the Spoke is sure
to provide you with good food, great service
and pricing fit for a student budget.
The Wave, USC
www.usc.uwo.ca/wave | Second Floor UCC
The Wave is a wonderful place to eat: great sit
down restaurant meals at a fair price. The Wave
is proudly a student-run restaurant and bar
that provides space for live theatre and musical
performances.
Windermere Café
www.windermeremanor.com | Phone: 519-858-5866
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday: 8am-9pm; Sunday: 10am-9pm
Experience the intimate yet informal
Windermere Café. Enjoy year-round patio
service in our enclosed patio. Open daily for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Windermere
Café also features Sunday Brunch. View our
menus online.
On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat**
Althouse College
Blackboard Cafe
• Domino’s Pizza
• FRESH 4 U
• Van Houtte
Brescia
• See Brescia section
Engineering
By Design
• Tim Hortons*
Huron
• See Huron section
King’s
• See King’s section
Labatt Health Sciences
• Tim Hortons*
Law School
Chambers
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
Medical Sciences Centre
Between Appointments
• FRESH 4 U
• Made in Japan
• Pita Pit
• Tim Hortons
Natural Sciences Centre
Einstein’s
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
Nucleus
• Lifestyles
• Made in Japan
• Mucho Burrito
• Pizza Pizza
• Tim Hortons*
North Campus Building
• FRESH 4 U
• Tim Hortons*
• Van Houtte
Ivey School of Business
Enterprise
• Domino’s Pizza
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
Social Science
Encounters
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
• Tim Hortons*
Somerville House
Lucy’s
• Bento Sushi
• FRESH 4 U
• Made in Japan
• Pita Pit
• Tim Hortons
Michael’s Dining Room
• Reservations
recommended:
519-661-4080
• Michaels@uwo.ca
Support Services Building
• FRESH 4 U
• Tim Hortons
Talbot College
Encore Cafe
• FRESH 4 U
• Pizza Pizza
• TC’s Grill
• Van Houtte
The D.B. Weldon Library
Quotes
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
• The Perfect Parfait
UCC
Centre Spot Food Court
• Booster Juice
• Crazy Noodle
• Extreme Pita
• Harvey’s
• FRESH 4 U
• Ladle’s
• Manchu Wok
• Pizza Pizza
• Salad Bistro
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Tim Hortons* (lower)
• Tim Hortons* (upper)
• Williams Fresh Cafe
The Spoke & Rim Tavern
The Wave Restaurant & Bar
Western Student Recreation
Centre
• Freshens Smoothie Co.
• FRESH 4 U
• Starbucks
**Concepts may be subject to change. *Tim Hortons – Full Menu
A map of campus eateries can be found at www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/eateries/map_full.htm
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Environment & Sustainability:
Green Initiatives on Campus
Awareness
sustainability.uwo.ca
• Western Green Awards
• EnviroWestern’s Sustainability
Stakeholders Forum
• Weekly Green Tips
• Weekly Blog
• Sustainability Checklist
• Western’s Green Awards
• Recycling & Energy Posters
EnviroWestern
Sustainability Projects
See the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.
sustainability.uwo.ca
EnviroWestern Projects
Western has developed a strong foundation
of sustainable projects and continues to
pursue the latest in environmental protocol.
Through eco-focused academic programs,
research and campus initiatives, Western is
committed to investing in the future. Here
are some examples of feature initiatives from
the past year:
• Sustainability Vision and Action Plan
for Western
• Residence Energy and Recycling
Awareness Event Nights
• The installation of water bottle filling
stations (water fountains) in residences
• LED Lighting Upgrade on Concrete
Beach
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/Projects.html
Graduate Program(s)
Environment & Sustainability
• Master of Environment &
Sustainability
• Collaborative Research Program
Green Infrastructure
www.uwo.ca/fm
Western has 1 LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) Building:
The Claudette McKay-Lassonde Pavilion
and 6 other buildings awaiting LEED
Certification. Take a tour of these innovative
and highly efficient buildings by signing up
at: www.uwo.ca/fm/greentours/index.html
Purple Bikes
www.purplebikes.ca
Email: purplebikes.london@gmail.com
Purple Bikes makes cycling accessible to
Londoners and visitors. Cycling is a quick,
fun and healthy way to travel around our
city. We rent bicycles, lock and helmet
included, and teach people to fix their own
bicycle at a very low cost.
Enviroweek
Research
See the Campus Events section in this guide.
sustainability.uwo.ca/research.html
• Centre for Environment and
Sustainability
• The Insurance Research Lab for Better
Homes
• Wind Engineering, Energy and
Environment (WindEEE)
• Biotron – Experimental Climate
Change Research Facility
• Bioindustrial Innovation Centre
• Centre for Building Sustainable Value
• Research Network for Business
Sustainability
Student Involvement
sustainability.uwo.ca/getinvolved.html
• SunStang
• Environment & Sustainability Student
Society
• Earth Day Colloquium
• Centre for Environment and
Sustainability
• Society of Graduate Students
Sustainability Committee
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Transportation
sustainability.uwo.ca
• Student Bus Pass
• Purple Bikes Program
• Dedicated Pedestrian and Bike Routes
• Carpooling Program
• University Owned Electric and Hybrid
Vehicles
• Roller Blades
Undergraduate Program(s)
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Environmental Science, Faculty of Science
• Honors Specialization in
Environmental Science, Major in
Environmental Science, Specialization
in Environmental Science, Minor in
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social
Science
• Major in Population Studies, Minor in
Environment and Culture
Environmental Engineering, Faculty of
Engineering
• Environmental Option within Civil
Engineering
• The Department of Chemical and
Biochemical Engineering, Five-year
concurrent degree leading to a B.E.Sc.
degree in Chemical Engineering and
(three year) B.Sc. degree with a Major
in Environmental Science
Green Process Engineering Undergraduate
Program, Faculty of Engineering
• Upon completing Western
Engineering’s Common First Year,
students can apply to the Green
Process Engineering program. Once
accepted, students will develop
the necessary skills to design green
products and processes.
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Get Involved
Western students are encouraged to ‘own
the campus’ while they study here. There
are opportunities through organized
groups, such as EnviroWestern, awareness
campaigns, such as Earth Day, and
green events and initiatives, such as the
Sustainability Stakeholders Forum. Be active
and get involved!
Here are some examples of initiatives of
environmental sustainability on campus:
• Earth Hour Participation
• Low-flow shower faucets installed in
the residences
• New outdoor recycling bins
throughout campus
• Battery Recycling
• Indoor and Outdoor Composting
• Earth Day - Campus Clean up
• Electronics Recycling
• Residence Garage Sale
• 100% Recycled Bathroom Tissue
• Eateries Reducing Paper & Packaging
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Refundable Fees
Students may opt out of some fees such as
the health plan and the faculty donation fees.
See Student Donation Fee in this section and
USC Health Plan in the Health and Wellness
section.
Refunds
The amount of tuition refunded decreases
incrementally after the first week of classes.
To check out the complete refund rate
schedule visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/
student_finances/fees_refunds/refund_
schedules.html. These fees must be paid
upfront and will be reimbursed if you opt
out.
Senior Citizens Bursary
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg55.html
Canadian citizens or permanent residents,
living in Ontario who are 60 years of age or
older or who will reach the age of 60 during
the month that their classes commence, and
who are offered admission to, and register
in Senate-approved courses or programs in
an undergraduate faculty or in the School of
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies as a fulltime or part-time student for credit or audit,
may be eligible for a bursary subject to the
following conditions:
1. Applicants must present proof of age;
2. Applicants wishing to seek admission
to a first year program in one of the
Faculties of Arts and Humanities, Science
or Social Science will be required to
complete only a formal
admission application;
3. Applicants seeking
admission to other
undergraduate faculties
must complete
an application for
admission and
may be required to
provide additional
documentation;
4. Applicants seeking
admission to the
School of Graduate
and Postdoctoral
Studies must complete
an application
for admission and complete all
documentation required by that Faculty;
5. Applicants seeking credit for previous
university work must provide such
documentation as required by the
Admissions Office.
6. Declared financial need.
7. Maximum value of $6,500 per Fall/
Winter term for undergrad students and
$3,500 per term for grad students.
8. Only students registered at main campus
and taking courses at main campus are
eligible. Students registered at affiliated
University Colleges please check with
the Financial Aid Office at the respective
college for available funding.
Note: Admission to limited enrollment courses
and programs is competitive. No assurance
can be given to senior citizens that they
will be granted a place in such courses or
programs.
For more information, please see the website
above.
Student Donation Fee
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg141.html
Full-time students in certain faculties
have initiated student donations to augment
tuition and activity fees. The allocation of these
donations is determined by the appropriate
student group. The amount of the donation
may vary among faculties. The fee, which is
included on the statement of account, must be
paid in full. If you subsequently wish to opt out
of paying this fee, contact the Dean’s Office of
your faculty before September 30 of the current
academic year. If you still owed tuition by the
end of November, your opt out fee would be
deducted from your tuition. If not, an email
would be sent to you telling you to pick up a
cheque sometime around the end of November.
At the end of February, Advancement
Sample Undergraduate Budget 2012-13*
On Campus
Living at Home (London)
Living Off Campus
Tuition & Fees
$6,800
$6,800
$6,800
Books & Supplies
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
Residence & Food
$9,600
$0
$0
Rent $600/mth
$0
$0
$4,800
Food $350/mth
$0
$1,400
$2,800
Utilities/Cable $100/mth
$0
$0
$800
$360 (RezNet)
$640
$640
$800
$800
$800
Internet/Phone
Fees & financial aid
Personal $100/mth
Local Transportation
$0 (bus pass included in tuition)$0 (bus pass included in tuition)$0 (bus pass included in tuition)
Transportation Home
$350
$125
$350
Clothing $50/mth
$400
$400
$400
Entertainment $100/mth
$800
$800
$800
Laundry $25/mth
$200
$0
$200
Total
$20,810 $12,465$19,890
*All figures are rough estimates and need to be adjusted for the individual student’s particular situation. Based on the 8 month (September – April) academic year.
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Affiliate students should consult with their University College for more specific details
Services will issue an official
income tax receipt to students
who paid the donation in
full. Students can use this
receipt to claim a credit on
their income tax returns. For
further information, contact
the appropriate Dean’s Office
or Advancement Services or
visit your faculty website (see
Important Contacts section in
this guide).
Taxes
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_
finances/tax_receipts.html
T2202A slip
All T2202As for the years from
2000 onwards are available at
student.uwo.ca for students to
view and print. T2202As for 2012
will be available by February 28,
2013. Students will require their
Western User ID and password
or student ID number and Access
Code, to access the information.
T4A Slips
All T4As are mailed to the most recent
address on file with the Office of the Registrar
in February for the previous calendar year. All
recipients of OGS/OGSST, NSERC and SSHRC
that is paid monthly (i.e. Graduate students)
can contact Human Resources 519-661-2194
for their T4A form. The Office of the Registrar
does NOT issue these. Graduate students
who receive NSERC, IPS payments or other
scholarships through the School of Graduate
and Postdoctoral Studies will receive their T4A
forms by mail.
Tuition
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/
index.html
Deadlines: Undergraduate Students
For September, the deadline for first year
students is August 1. The deadline for upper
year students is August 15. The second
installment is due January 7. For Summer, the
deadline is May 17.
Deadlines: Graduate Students
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Paying with OSAP
If you wish to pay your tuition fees with your
OSAP loan you must apply for OSAP by June
30. If your OSAP entitlement is not sufficient
to cover your first installment of tuition fees,
you are responsible for paying your difference
by the due date. If you pay in two installments
(September and January) with your OSAP you
will be charged the $56.00 deferment charge.
Note: OSAP funding is issued in 2 installments,
60% in September and the remainder in January.
Paying Your Tuition and Fees
Students should check their account balance
online through student.uwo.ca. A hard copy of
your fee bill will not be mailed. Tuition fees for
2012/13 first-year students are due August 1,
2012. They are due August 15 for all upper year
students. You must check your account balance
online.
If you have made a payment at the bank or
online and it is not showing…
Wait two weeks from the time you made
your payment. If it has been longer than two
weeks, go back to your bank and trace your
funds. Keep checking student.uwo.ca to see
if your fees are posted.
Fee Deferment
Students using OSAP to pay their tuition
fees and who have an assessment that covers
the first installment fully will be granted an
automatic fee deferral until the funding is
available in September. The second installment
of tuition will be due in January. Students
receiving OSAP funding may wish to pay
in two installments. Students can avoid
the deferment fee if full tuition is paid by
September 30.
Avoiding Additional Charges
Avoid late charges by paying the full amount
of tuition by the deadline date. Be sure to contact
Student Financial Services if you have any
questions about fee payment.
How to Make a Tuition Fee Payment
Payments for tuition fees can be made via
internet banking through any Canadian bank.
Your student number is your account number
for internet payments. Be sure to pay in advance
of the due date to ensure payment is received
on time/by the deadline. Students can pay in
person at Student Central located in the Western
Student Services Building with cheque or debit.
Wire transfers for students out of country can
be made. Please visit our Fees area for more
information at: www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_
finances/fees_refunds/refund_schedules.html.
Scholarship Payment
First-year scholarships are not confirmed
until after first-year fees are due. Students
in scholarship contention should pay the
full amount of their tuition fees or their first
installment to avoid late payment charges. When
the scholarship is confirmed, it will be applied
to your tuition account by September 30. If this
results in a credit on your account, a cheque will
be issued at the end of October.
Work Study
See the Careers & Employment section in this guide.
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Fees & financial aid
The Fall Term tuition deadline is September
10. The second installment is due January 8.
For Summer, the deadline is May 7.
For all of the above, specific deadlines can
be found at www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_
finances/fees_refunds/index.html.
View your account balance and tuition
deadline at student.uwo.ca In Finances, click on
Detailed Statement of Account. Payment can be
made through Internet banking through major
Canadian banks, or by cheque or money order
payable to the University of Western Ontario. If
you are arranging payment from outside Canada
visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/
fees_refunds/refund_schedules.html.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate & Professional Programs
Graduate and Professional
School Fair
www.success.uwo.ca/careers/workshops__events/
fairs__information_sessions.html
October 25, 2012, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Western Student Recreation Centre
Graduate and Professional School
opportunities are very diverse in today’s world.
Educational Recruiters will be promoting
graduate and professional school programs
available at their institution. There will be a
wide variety of educational programs available.
Graduate School
School of Graduate & Postdoctoral
Studies
Room: 4180, SSB
Phone: 519-661-2102
www.grad.uwo.ca
Deadlines: Applicants are urged to consult
with the graduate program(s) of interest at
the earliest possible date. Many programs
have closing dates for acceptance of new
students that may be six to seven months
earlier than you might anticipate. Graduate
programs also have their own specific
admission and application requirements aside
from the general ones, thus it is important
to review all information well in advance
regarding your program of interest.
Graduate Services and
Professional Development
At Western, we recognize that success
in today’s careers requires not only a solid
academic foundation, but also a range of
complementary professional skills. We are
proud to offer our graduate students an
array of professional development services
and programs to enhance their formal
education. These professional development
opportunities allow students to individualize
their experiences and to create a graduate
experience that best meets their needs and
aspirations.
360° Graduate Student Development
Initiative
Room 122, Weldon Library
Phone: 519-661-0346
grad.uwo.ca/360
The objective of the 360° Graduate
Student Development Initiative is to provide
graduate students with the knowledge,
skills and mentoring they need to succeed
at each stage of the graduate journey,
from coursework through comprehensive
exams, thesis writing and publishing to
the academic and non-academic job search
after graduation. Workshops, courses and
conferences offered as part of the 360°
Initiative provide graduate students with, but
not limited to, critical communication, grant
writing, and teaching skills.
The programs of the initiative
complement the disciplinary preparation
that students receive in their programs
through coursework, research, conference
participation and interaction with faculty
and peers. A large number of programs
are available to facilitate the transition of
international scholars to Canadian academia.
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)
Room 260, UCC
Phone: 519-661-3394
uwo.ca/sogs
SOGS is a student-run organization
whose aim is to provide support for graduate
students at Western University. SOGS
provides its members with several benefits
and services including health and dental
coverage, bus passes, financial assistance,
and advocacy on behalf of students at the
university, local, provincial and national
levels. SOGS administers academic programs
that promote graduate student research and
recognize the contributions graduate students
make as teachers.
SOGS also oversees The Grad Club, a
not-for-profit organization whose goal is to
promote the interests of graduate students.
A vibrant pub and restaurant exclusive to
graduate students and faculty members,
The Grad Club is the perfect place to meet
new people and connect with friends and
colleagues.
SGPS Development Series
Room 4180, SSB
Phone: 519-661-2102
grad.uwo.ca/sgps_development_series
This extensive workshops series provides
a comprehensive suite of support for Western
graduate students and scholars. The Series
is divided into three unique streams that
are designed to meet the differing needs of
stakeholders in graduate education. Within
these streams are workshops, events and
programs that aid our students, postdoctoral
scholars and administrators in creating
an academic environment that promotes
excellence, supports growth, and ensures
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quality, consistency and accuracy
in the administration of our
programs.
Writing Support Centre
Room 4130, WSS
Phone: 519-661-3655
sdc.uwo.ca/writing
The goal of the Writing
Support Centre is to help you
develop your skills and realize
your potential as a writer. To
achieve this goal, the Centre
offers free comprehensive
writing support to students,
faculty, postdoctoral scholars
and staff, and all other
members of the Western
community. Programs and
services include one-on-one
appointment and drop-in services, as well
as workshops and seminars.
Graduate students may be particularly
interested in GradWRITE!, a suite of services
developed specifically for graduate-level
needs and offered between September and
March each academic year.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Programming
help doctoral students prepare for faculty careers.
International TAs will benefit from the Teaching
in the Canadian Classroom course, while the
Academic and Professional Communication
workshops are open to all graduate students
who want to develop their presentation and
networking skills.
International Students
Room 122, Weldon Library
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 80346
www.uwo.ca/tsc/graduate_student_programs
The Teaching Support Centre offers a variety
of programs for new TAs embarking on their
teaching careers. Learn about fair grading
practices, diversity in the classroom, lecturing
and giving students feedback on written work.
The TA Training Program provides new
instructors with real-time, hands-on teaching
experience in small group microteaching
sessions. The Western Certificate in University
Teaching and the graduate course on Theory
and Practice of University Teaching (GS 9500)
International Student Support and
Exchange Opportunities
Room 2120, WSS
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908
www.iesc.uwo.ca
International students at Western can take
advantage of the International and Exchange
Student Centre’s (IESC) offerings—a full
range of services and programs specifically
tailored to meet the needs of international
students and enhance their academic, social,
and cultural experience at the University.
Information about events and support for
graduate international students can be found
on the IESC website.
CultureWorks
King’s University College
Phone: 519-679-2648
culture-works.com
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies has a partnership with CultureWorks,
an English Language training program on
campus. This partnership allows academically
eligible students interested in pursuing a
graduate degree at Western the opportunity
to receive a conditional offer of admission
to graduate studies without successful
completion of an English language proficiency
test. The condition is that the student must,
in lieu of such a test, successfully complete
the CultureWorks English language training
program.
Continued…
Graduate Professional Programs
Program
Length of
Study
Minimum Admission Average
Website for More
Information
Deadline to apply
Journalism
1 year
70% average over the last 10 courses
www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/grad/journalism.htm
Nov. 1 for first consideration
Jan. 15 deadline to apply
Communication Sciences &
Disorders-Audiology
2 years
Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses
most recently completed (High B average
would be considered competitive)
www.uwo.ca/fhs/csd/academic_information/
admissions.html
January 11, 2013
Communication Sciences
& Disorders-SpeechLanguage Pathology
2 years
Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses
most recently completed (High B average
would be considered competitive)
www.uwo.ca/fhs/csd/academic_information/
admissions.html
January 11, 2013
Education
minimum 3 Terms
Full-Time, or 6-8 Terms
Part Time
70% average over the last 10 courses
www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate
February 1, 2013
Library and Information
Science
1 year
70% average over the last 10 courses
www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/grad/lis/
mlis.htm
Apply early, program fills up quickly
Winter Admission Oct. 29
Summer Admission Feb. 28
Fall Admission Jun. 30
Occupational Therapy
2 years
Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses most
recently completed (80% average, 3.5-3.7 GPA
to be considered competitive)
www.uwo.ca/fhs/ot/programs/msc_ot/
January 11, 2013
Physical Therapy
2 years
Minimum ‘A’ average in the 10 full courses most
recently completed
www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admissions.
html
January 11, 2013
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Teaching Support Centre - International
Programs
Room 122, Weldon Library
Phone: 519-661-0346
uwo.ca/tsc/graduate_student_programs
The Teaching Support Centre offers
communication and orientation programs for
international graduate students at Western.
These programs are designed to help
international students make the transition
to living in Canada, and they also allow
students to develop English language skills
for the classroom.
International Teaching Assistant Day is a
half-day conference held in early September,
while the other courses are offered at various
times throughout the year. The TSC also
oversees Communication Strategies for
International Graduate Students: Surviving
and Thriving in Canadian Academia (CSIGS),
an e-book primarily for international and
newcomer Canadian graduate students
to familiarize them with the norms of
communication in Canada.
Community Legal Services
Room 120, Law Building
Phone: 519-661-3352
law.uwo.ca/cls
Western’s Community Legal Services
(CLS) offers legal services to assist
international students with applications for
permanent residency.
Immigration Group Information (IGI)
sessions are scheduled monthly, and
students can register via the CLS Scheduler.
Individual appointments with the lawyer or
CLS caseworker can be arranged subsequent
to attendance at an information session.
CLS Immigration services may also include
assistance in drafting and swearing affidavits
and preparing notarized copies of your
documents in preparation for the above
services.
Information regarding Residency
Classification can be found online at:
www.grad.uwo.ca/current_students/
residency.htm
Standardized testing
GMAT, MBA
www.mba.com/the-gmat
Dates vary so you will need to make an
appointment.
Professional Programs
Certificates and Diplomas
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg279.html
Admission Deadlines for Diploma and
Certificate Programs
The admission deadlines for diploma
and certificate programs offered by Western
Continuing Studies will be January 15 or
March 1. Please visit our website for a list of
programs and application deadlines.
Continuing Studies
Phone: 519-661-3658
www.westernu.ca/cstudies
Post-Degree Diploma Programs are
typically one full year in length and
link career-specific skills with the more
theoretical knowledge obtained in
undergraduate studies. Courses are taught
by professionals in the field, and hands-on
work placements in most of our programs
add valuable experience to your degree.
Certificate programs are designed for
practitioners with a minimum of two years
experience in a related field and are designed
to help practitioners improve their skillset while attaining a recognized University
credential.
Standardized testing
As the educational bridge between the
University and the community, Western
Continuing Studies offers courses and
programs in professional and personal
development, post-degree diploma and
certificate programs, and summer French
Immersion courses in Quebec.
administered by the Canadian Dental
Association. Online registration now open for
the November 2012 and February 2013 DAT.
LSAT, Law
www.lsac.org/jd
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Students may write the LSAT at Western or
Fanshawe College.
MCAT, Medicine
aamc.org/students/applying/mcat
London Test Center:
520 First Street, Bay 1, London, ON N5V 3C6
Check website for weekly test dates.
DAT, Dentistry
www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp
Applicants to the Dentistry Program
must take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
Second-level entry Professional Programs
Program
Length of
Study
Minimum Admission Average
Website for More
Information
Deadline to apply
Business Administration
2 years
Competitive average is 80%
ivey.uwo.ca/HBA
January 31, 2013
Dentistry
4 years
Two best years, at least 80% average each year
www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry
December 1*
Education
1 year
70%
www.edu.uwo.ca/programs/preserviceeducation/bachelor-education.html
December 1*
Law
3 years Full-time, or 6
years extended time
Competitive average is A-; GPA 3.7 overall
www.law.uwo.ca/Prospective/FirstYearAdmissions.html
November 1
Medicine
4 years
See requirements on website
www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/
index.php
September 15 to create account
October 15 deadline to apply
Compressed Time-Frame
BScN (Nursing) Program
19 months
Minimum 75% on last 10 full course equivalents
www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/compressed_BScN/
index.html
March 1
Social Work
2 years (program is
offered both full and
part-time)
Minimum 70% to be considered
www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/school-of-socialwork
February 1
*If December 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, then the deadline date will be decided by the Association of
Education Registrar’s of Ontario
Western also offers many other graduate programs in a full range of academic disciplines. Professional graduate programs require completion
of a degree. For a complete list of programs visit the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: www.grad.uwo.ca. For specific program
requirements, please reference the academic calendar.
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Graduation
Alumni Western
Graduation
www.alumni.uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.convocation.uwo.ca
Believe us when we say there’s no
better school to graduate from than
Western University. From the moment you
chose Western, you joined a tradition of
achievement created by more than a quarter
of a million talented alumni worldwide. You
are connected because you share something
in common—your Western network.
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Change of Address
Phone: 519-661-2100
student.uwo.ca
Convocation DVD
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.convocation.uwo.ca/ConvocationDVD.pdf
To order a DVD copy of your convocation
ceremony for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, or
2012, go to www.convocation.uwo.ca. DVD
costs are $20 for each ceremony DVD plus
mailing charges. DVDs will be available 4-6
weeks after the Convocation date. They may
also be ordered in-person at Student Central.
Convocation Receptions
Western’s Alumni Association invites
graduates and their guests to join them for
refreshments following your convocation
ceremony. www.alumni.uwo.ca
Diplomas
www.convocation.uwo.ca
Diplomas are retained in the Office of the
Registrar for two years after Convocation. If
a student did not attend Convocation, your
diploma can be picked up in person beginning
3 business days after your convocation
ceremony from Student Central, Room 1120
Western Student Services Building. See the
Student Central section for more information.
Gowns
convocation.uwo.ca under ‘checklist’
www.bookstore.uwo.ca/convocation
Graduates can pre-order their regalia
rental from www.bookstore.uwo.ca/
convocation. The cost to pre-order online is
$45, day of onsite rental is $60.
The regalia can be picked up the
morning of your convocation ceremony from
Book Store Extras, room 35, UCC.
Graduating Awards and
Medals
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/schol/medals.pdf
See the Excellence and High Achievement section in
this guide.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Undergraduate students must apply to
graduate on the Student Center website:
student.uwo.ca. Once you login, from the
‘Menu’ select ‘Self Service’ then ‘Graduation’ –
‘Apply for Graduation’ – Please follow the on
screen instructions.
• Applications to graduate at Spring
Convocation open in early February.
Deadline: March 15
• Applications to graduate at Autumn
Convocation open in early July.
Deadline: September 8
• Applications to graduate at the February
In Absentia Convocation open in
December. Deadline: January 22
Graduate students must apply to graduate
during the term in which they intend to
complete the requirements of their degree.
Accessibility Services and Students
or Guests with a Disability
Candidates with disabilities who require
special arrangements for crossing the stage
(e.g., wheelchair access to stage, assistance
walking across stage) are asked to contact the
Marshal of Convocation, c/o Convocation
Board of Senate, Room 4101, Stevenson Hall
(519-661-2055), before June 1 for Spring and
October 8 for Autumn, or email nmartine@
uwo.ca with the subject line: Graduation
Accessibility. Regular tickets must be
exchanged for reserved tickets. Extra reserved
tickets will not be issued.
Arrangements for guests (e.g., sign-language
interpreters) must be made by contacting the
Convocation Secretary at 519-661-2055 prior
to June 1 for Spring or October 8 for Autumn.
Extra Tickets
If extra tickets become available for the
Spring ceremonies, they will be released to
the Dean’s Offices, Faculties, or Departments.
Students should check
with their Faculty to
see if extra tickets are
available and how to
request them.
For Autumn
convocation, call the
Helpline to request
extra tickets after
October 1 at
519-661-2100.
How do I cancel my convocation?
Inability to attend your convocation
ceremony is not a valid reason to cancel
your graduation application. If you have
applied to graduate but will not be able to
attend your convocation ceremony, you may
participate in a future ceremony (e.g. those
who cannot attend in June may wish to be
a part of the Autumn convocation). If you
wish to participate in a future ceremony,
please call 519-661-2100 and ask to be a
‘walk-on’.
If you are an undergraduate student
who has applied to graduate and wish to
cancel your application, please go to Student
Central, Room 1120 Western Student
Service building and fill out a Graduation
Cancellation form. Graduate students should
contact their graduate program. The deadline
to cancel your graduation application for the
Spring Convocation is May 1. The deadline
to cancel your graduation application for the
Autumn Convocation is October 1.
Graduation Requirements
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg123.html
Last Lecture
See the Campus Events section in this guide.
Six Degrees
www.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/six-degrees
Six Degrees is Western’s premier social
network for young professional alumni based
on the theory of six degrees of separation.
Through exclusive event series, Western’s
Alumni Association creates new experiences
and new connections for young professional
alumni. Who are you connected to?
Picking up your Diploma
See Diplomas in this section in this guide.
Mailing Address
Please confirm that
your mailing address is
correct on the Student
Services website by
September 8 for the
Autumn (October)
Ceremony and by
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See the Student Central section in this guide.
How to apply?
March 15 for the Spring (June) Ceremony. The
address posted by this date is where we will send
any Convocation material.
Health & Wellness
Campus Recreation
Food Support Service, USC
See the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.
Email: usc.food.support@uwo.ca
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50
Dental Clinic
For emergency care: 519-661-3331
For an appointment: 519-661-3326
University of Western Ontario students
can receive dental treatment at the Schulich
Dental Clinic conveniently located on campus.
The Dental Clinic provides a wide range of
emergency, preventive and restorative services
at a reasonable cost.
Eating Disorders
HEALTH & WELLNESS
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/nutrition/eating_
disorders.htm
www.sds.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?eating_d
There are services on campus for students
struggling with eating problems. Psychological
Services at SDC can provide an assessment
of current difficulties. During most of the
academic year, an assessment will be offered
to you within one week of your contact
with us. If appropriate, we will also offer
you psychotherapy for your eating issues.
The waiting time for therapy varies greatly
depending upon the time of year. All students
will also be provided referrals.
The following services are available to help
you with your eating problems:
• Student Health Services (Medical and
psychiatric evaluation and treatment)
• USC Nutritionist
• www.hopesgarden.org (information and
support for individuals and their families
and friends).
For more information, see the Services to
Help You Succeed section in this guide.
Health Plan
See USC Health Plan and UHIP in this section.
Rapid HIV Testing
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80
The University Students’ Council will
be providing free anonymous Rapid HIV
Testing for all students. This service is being
offered on an anonymous appointment basis
- please email usc.hiv.testing@uwo.ca for
an appointment. The testing is offered and
facilitated by the Options Clinic of London.
Hospitals
Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI)..................519-858-2774
London Health Sciences Centre .................................519-685-8500
Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario .......................519-685-8500
University Campus ....................................................519-685-8500
Victoria Campus (South Street & Westminster Sites) ..........519-685-8500
St. Joseph’s Health Centre ........................................519-646-6100
Thames Valley Children’s Centre ...............................519-685-8700
Medical Note Policy
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/
accommodation_medical.pdf
A Western Student Medical Certificate
(SMC) is required when a student visits
an off-campus physician and is requesting
academic accommodation. This documentation
should be obtained at the time of the initial
consultation with the physician or walk-in
clinic. An SMC can be downloaded from
the Medical Documentation heading at
studentservices.uwo.ca. Students obtaining
documentation from Student Health Services
should sign a “release of information.” This
form authorizes Student Health Services to
provide information to the student’s home
Faculty.
Mental Health @ Western
www.uwo.ca/uwocom/mentalhealth
Western has a number of services and
resources that can assist students in managing
stress and mental health concerns. We want
the entire community to be aware of where
to get mental health information and support
in a timely fashion. The above site directs you
to mental health services and information
available on campus.
Ontario Health Insurance Plan
(OHIP)
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/
A resident of Ontario must have a health
card to show that he or she is entitled to health
care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide
range of services. Most of your Ontario health
benefits are covered across Canada. For more
information, or how to replace your card, visit
the website.
Psychological Services
Phone: 519-661-3031
www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych
Western’s Student Development
Centre provides professional, confidential
psychological services free of charge to
all Western students. We offer individual
counseling and group workshops for a wide
range of concerns faced by students such as
stress, depression/anxiety, decision-making
issues, sexuality, sexual assault, self-esteem
issues, abuse issues, eating disorders, traumatic
events, family problems, grief and loss,
disability issues, relationship issues, adjustment
issues, loneliness, violence in relationships,
body image issues, procrastination, LGBTTQ2
issues, and social anxiety.
Registered Dietitian
Phone: 519-645-1620
Email: noelle@rdservices.ca
www.usc.uwo.ca/nutritionist
The University Students’ Council has a
consulting dietitian, to work with students at
Western, and help them reach their optimal
nutritional status.
Services for Western students
One on one counselling; dietary intake
analysis; grocery store tours; recipe analysis;
sample menus and recipes; group seminars and
cooking classes.
Student Health Services
Phone: 519-661-3030
www.shs.uwo.ca
www.facebook.com/UWOshs
www.twitter.com/westernSHS
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Room 11 UCC (lower level)
Student Health Services provides oncampus health care and counselling to all
registered part-time and full-time students at
Western and Affiliated University Colleges.
The clinic is a full service medical clinic
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that offers birth control information, allergy
injections, immunization, and sexually
transmitted infection testing. In addition,
on-site counselling, massage therapy,
physiotherapy and laboratory services are
available.
Our website provides detailed
information about these services, health
related resources and assessing your health
and well-being.
Counselling at Health Services
Student Health Services offers free
individual counselling to all registered
students. We have a multidisciplinary team
of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and social
workers who work with the varying needs
of students. Counselling is available year
round. Maturing and growing emotionally
can be a difficult process. We’re here to help
you find solutions during these stressful
times. Don’t let your medical or emotional
concerns affect your acdemic success or well
being.
For information on counselling services
or to book an appointment, please email us
at shscns@uwo.ca or call 519-661-3771 to
make an appointment.
UHIP
Phone: 519-661-2194
www.uhip.ca
Human Resources, Support Services Building, Level 5
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Starting this fall, students will have Dental Coverage through the USC
Health Plan.
The cost, which is included in the ancillary fee, is $114 (for 12
month coverage. Students are able to add their family (spouse and/or
dependants) for an additional fee of $171.
Students with or without dental coverage can opt-out of the dental
plan during the first 30 days of September and then be refunded the $114
(which must be paid at the time tuition is due.)
Dental benefit provides coverage for:
100% diagnostic and preventative services
80% fillings and minor restorative
80% anesthesia
80% peridontal scaling
80% removal of impacted wisdom teeth
10% root canal treatment
10% periodontics (other than scaling)
$750 annual maximum
visit www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.
html?uhip
USC Health Plan
Phone: 519-661-3722
www.studentbenefits.ca
All full-time undergrads are automatically
enrolled in the USC Extended Benefit Health
Plan, and are assessed a fee of $113.75 for
this plan upon registration. The Plan is
effective from September 1 to August 31
each year, and offers benefits specifically
designed for student needs.
Students who are covered under an
equivalent extended benefit health care plan
(in addition to your standard provincial
coverage) may choose to “opt-out” of the
USC plan. These fees must be paid upfront
and will be reimbursed if you opt out.
The opt-out deadline for
Undergraduate Students is September 30,
2012. Visit the website for more details.
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The University Health Insurance Plan
(UHIP) was created to offer affordable
insurance to pay the cost of the hospital and
medical services international students and
their families might need to maintain their
health while at a participating University in
Ontario. Enrolment in the UHIP coverage is
mandatory for all international students and
the fee is included in the year’s tuition. The
plan covers most of what OHIP (Ontario
Health Insurance Plan) covers, as well costs
usually covered by an extended health care
plan.
Students have 30 days from the date
of your dependents’ arrival in Canada to
enrol them in UHIP. If they miss this date,
dependents are subject to a $500 late fee
and are back dated to their date of arrival in
Canada.
Non-resident Canadian Students
must to enrol in UHIP until they are
eligible for OHIP. Please contact the UHIP
Administrator at hr-communication@uwo.
ca.
Where do I print my UHIP card?
You will receive an email sent to your
Western account directing you to login to
a website. Any questions can be emailed to
the UHIP Administrator at
hr-communication@uwo.ca.
For more information about UHIP, please
New for 2012: USC Dental Plan
Housing
Division of Housing & Ancillary Services
Room 102, Elgin Hall
Bed & Breakfast
Phone: 519-661-3476 | Toll free: 1-888-661-3545
www.stayatwestern.ca
Located in Elgin Hall, Western Bed &
Breakfast offers convenient and affordable
suite-style accommodation during the summer
months. For more information, or to make a
reservation, please visit our website.
Housing Options
Phone: 519-661-3547
www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing
University Apartments: Glenmore
Apartments
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/glenmore
The University Apartments consist of two
complexes located adjacent to Western. Why
commute to campus when you can enjoy
the benefits of on campus living along with a
community of fellow students? Both complexes
feature Community Development Coordinators
who organize activities to engage tenants
throughout the year. If you are an upper-year
or graduate student, the Glenmore Apartments
are an ideal accommodation option. Both one
and two bedroom apartments are available and
include all utilities. Furnished units are also
available.
Family Accommodations: Platt’s Lane
Estates
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/plattslane
If you are a graduate student or a student
with a family, then Platt’s Lane Estates is for
you. Consisting of low-rise walk up apartments
and townhouses on a park-like setting of
nearly 20 acres, Platt’s Lane features on site
playgrounds and close proximity to an excellent
elementary school and daycare facilities. In
addition, you will appreciate that campus is just
a short walk away. It’s not easy relocating your
family as you pursue your academic studies,
and at Platt’s Lane, we can help.
Off-Campus
www.offcampus.uwo.ca
The majority of Western’s students live off
campus, and form a vital component
of the London community. London
is a beautiful city which offers a wide
variety of accommodations.
For students seeking
accommodation in the City, Western
provides an Off-Campus Housing
Service. This office maintains listings
of housing available throughout the City
of London, and can be found on our website.
Residence
Residences
www.residenceatwestern.ca
Residences at Western University are some
of the best in the country. In fact, the Globe &
Mail’s student satisfaction survey has placed
Western’s residences number one, for the past
ten consecutive years.
We are very proud of the residence facilities
at Western and have designed our website to
give you all the information you need about
residence accommodation. Our residence life
programming is geared toward helping you
achieve your academic goals while creating
an atmosphere of community and personal
growth. We strive to assist you in attaining
valuable leadership and employability skills by
providing countless personal and professional
development opportunities.
Safety and security are extremely important
to us; day or night, someone is just a phone
call away. The support of residence staff
complements the numerous safety benefits of
on-campus living, and contributes to your best
possible residence experience!
Alumni House:
RezNet
Essex Hall:
Phone: 519-661-4225
Email: reznet@uwo.ca
reznet.uwo.ca
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 5E3
RezNet, or Residence Network, provides
campus wide network connectivity and
internet access to all residences at Western.
RezNet enhances your learning experience by
providing access to numerous online academic
resources. With a 98% subscription rate, most
students find RezNet to be a valuable tool for
their academic and web browsing needs.
Western University
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9
Business Phone: 519-661-3814
Delaware Hall:
Western University
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9
Business Phone: 519-661-3259
Elgin Hall:
Western University
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9
Business Phone: 519-661-4268
1200 Western Road
Business Phone: 519-661-4240
London Hall:
1140 Western Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 0A3
Business Phone: 519-661-3377
Medway-Sydenham Hall:
Western University
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9
Business Phone: 519-661-3983
Perth Hall:
1125 Western Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 5K8
HOUSING
Business Phone: 519-661-3510
Saugeen-Maitland Hall:
289 Windermere Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 2J8
Business Phone: 519-661-2178
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Alumni Western
www.alumni.uwo.ca
Our volunteer-driven branch and chapter
network can help you transition from student
to young professional during the summer
break and after graduation. Branches around
the world offer informative and entertaining
events that bring students and alumni of all ages
together for social interaction and professional
development. Attend an event, get involved
with a branch in your city.
English Conversation Program
www.iesc.uwo.ca/ecp
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908
Practice your spoken English! Conversation
Circles and Groups are offered throughout
the year to help improve spoken English
skills, to enhance confidence when speaking
conversational English, to increase knowledge
of Canadian culture and to provide the
opportunity to meet people from all over the
world. This program is open to international
students and their spouses or partners.
Registration takes place at the beginning of each
academic term.
Events for International
Students
www.iesc.uwo.ca/events
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908
The International and Exchange Student
Centre offers many exciting events throughout
the year for all international students
(undergraduate, graduate, and exchange) and
their families. Group trips to Niagara Falls and
Toronto are a great opportunity for students
who want to explore Canada and learn more
about their new surroundings. Many social
events are also planned for each term, including
group potlucks and outings to local events and
attractions. IESC hosts regular gatherings at
the International and Exchange Student Centre
as well. For information about Global Café,
International Peer Connect, Tea and Information
Sessions for Spouses and Partners of
International Students, and other events, please
visit our website www.iesc.uwo.ca/events
Global Opportunities Awards, to support
students engaging in international learning
experiences and encourage all students
to become globally minded citizens.
Through this program Western distributed
$200,000 to students going on international
exchanges, field study courses, service
learning and research internships. Visit www.
international.uwo.ca/globalop for details
on the 2012-13 application process and
deadlines.
Global Café
www.iesc.uwo.ca/events
All Western students are welcome to attend
weekly drop-in coffee gatherings at the David
S.H. Chu International Student Centre (WSS
2120). IESC’s Global Café is offered every
Thursday afternoon from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
and is a great place to meet new friends from
around the world!
International Exchange
Program
Phone: 519-661–2111 ext. 85196
Email: exchange@uwo.ca
www.international.uwo.ca/exchange
Have you ever wanted to study in Scotland,
Denmark or Finland? How about Australia,
France or Hong Kong? These are just some of
the possible exchange locations students can
experience during their time at Western. The
International Exchange Program offers you an
extension of in-class learning that will cultivate
personal growth. Going on exchange affords
students the opportunity to apply your learning
in a new academic setting and expand your
horizons on many levels. Western is committed
to internationalization and encourages all
students to become global citizens.
Important facts about the program:
• Exchanges are available to more than 25
countries
• Pay your tuition to Western, rather than
paying international fees
• Bursaries and scholarships are available to
qualified applicants
• Choose from one term or year-long
exchanges
• Improve your second-language skills
• Courses count towards your degree
• Experience another culture first-hand while
advancing in your studies
International Experiences &
Opportunities at Western
Western offers a wide range of different
international opportunities to students, including
various overseas volunteering, academic exchange
and study abroad experiences. Students can also
volunteer on campus with Western’s international
community or get involved with one of the global
issues clubs, NGOs or cultural clubs on campus.
Possible volunteer programs include
Alternative Spring Break, International Peer
Guide, International Income Tax Preperation
leaders, and more.
For more information, visit
www.international.uwo.ca or see the Volunteer
and Clubs section in this guide.
International Peer Connection
www.iesc.uwo.ca/peer
The International Peer Connection (IPC)
program connects new international students
with Peer Guides who are current Western
students. The program offers information,
friendly support, involvement in Western
activities and a link to Western services and
the larger London community. It provides
international students with meaningful contact
to help them feel comfortable in their new
environment and make the most out of their
experience at Western.
To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pick up and
complete the IPC registration form available at
the International and Exchange Student Centre,
Room 2120, WSS or online: www.iesc.uwo.ca/
peer.
Continued…
Financial Support for
International Learning
Western offers a variety of scholarships
and awards to support students who
participate in international learning
experiences. A list of awards related to
exchange can be found on our website at
www.international.uwo.ca/learning
The Awards Search feature on the
Registrar’s website is also a great resource to
find funding specific to your faculty or area
of interest. https://studentservices.uwo.ca/
secure/Awards/main.cfm
In 2011-12 Western created the
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International Experience
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Continued from previous page
International and Exchange
Student Centre
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908
www.iesc.uwo.ca
Email: iesc@uwo.ca
www.facebook.com/uwo.international
Twitter: @IESCatUWO
The International and Exchange Student
Centre (IESC) offers year-round programming
and events for international and exchange
students at Western. International graduate,
undergraduate and exchange students can
also visit the centre for individual assistance
regarding a variety of issues including
immigration and work regulations, financial,
cultural, and personal issues. IESC also offers:
• Reception and Orientation Services
• International Peer Connection Program
• English Conversation Program
• Porch Light Program
• Income Tax Clinic for International
Students
• Emergency Loan and Bursary Program
• Information Sessions including the
“Canada Eh?! Transitioning to Canada
Series”
• Online Assistance
• A comfortable lounge area (WSS, 2130)
For more information about International
and Exchange Student Centre programs and
services, please visit www.iesc.uwo.ca.
International Student Handbook
International Students, make sure to
pick up your full-length paper copy of the
International Student Handbook when you
arrive in Canada at the International and
Exchange Student Centre (Room 2120, WSS).
This handbook includes information that you
will find helpful during your stay in Canada.
For example, there is information on where to
buy inexpensive furniture, where to buy food
(including food from your home country),
details on health care, cultural adjustment,
reporting income tax, and immigration
documents (such as Study Permits, Work
Permits, and Visas) and a directory of different
resources at Western and in London.
International Graduate Student
Support
In addition to the International and
Exchange Student Centre’s resources, there
are a number of other programs and services
at Western that cater specifically to graduate
international students.
These include:
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 4180, SSB
Phone: 519-661-2102
www.grad.uwo.ca
SGPS has a partnership with Culture
Works, an English Language training program
on campus where students can complete the
course in lieu of taking an English language
proficiency test. They also offer a number
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of communication and orientation programs
through the Teaching Support Centre. More
information about these programs can be found
at: www.grad.uwo.ca/current_students/
international_support.htm
They also offer a number of workshops
geared specifically to international graduate
students. A full list of available workshops can be
found at: www.uwo.ca/tsc/graduate_student_
programs/international_student_programs
The Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)
Room 260, UCC
Phone: 519-661-3394
www.uwo.ca/sogs
Acting as the student council for all graduate
students at Western, SOGS offers additional
support, events and programs specifically for
graduate students. The SOGS International
Student Issues Committee (IGSIC) is also
committed to providing support and events
specifically for international graduate students
More information can be found at: www.uwo.ca/
sogs/International
International Student Work
Opportunities Program (ISWOP)
ISWOP is an on-campus work study
program for full-time international
undergraduate (main campus degree) students.
To be eligible for paid part-time employment
on campus, international students must: have
a valid study permit, demonstrate financial
need, be in good academic standing, and have
completed at least two full semesters of study
at Western. Applications will be available
in September for Fall/Winter and April for
Summer.
Trois-Pistoles French
Immersion School
Phone: 519-661-3637
www.uwo.ca/cstudies/tp
Western University’s Trois-Pistoles French
Immersion School attracts participants from
all over Canada, the United States, Latin
America, and other parts of the world, who
wish to upgrade their education or pursue a
professional or personal goal. The Trois-Pistoles
French Immersion School offers its clients an
experience of a lifetime: a complete immersion
environment, so that they not only learn French,
but live the language and the culture. Explore
bursaries available to eligible students.
UHIP
See the Health and Wellness section in this guide.
Interested in applying for an exchange?
Here’s a brief guideline on how to begin the process:
1. Attend an information session
These hour-long sessions will provide an overview of the exchange program, application process,
requirements and deadlines. Sessions are held throughout October and November – visit
www.international.uwo.ca/exchange for details.
2. Select a destination
Western has partnerships and agreements with more than 80 universities around the world.
Students are asked to submit three suitable exchange university partners on their application.
3. Make sure you are eligible
Students usually apply for an exchange program in their second year, and take part in their
third year. Eligibility is based on academic achievement and your suitability as an ambassador
for Western. Students are typically required to have an average of 70% or above and be in good
academic standing.
4. Talk to an International Exchange Coordinator
Beginning in October, the coordinators will hold regular drop in hours, every Tuesday and Thursday
from 2 pm to 4 pm
5. Talk to past exchange students
Hear about the experience of past Western students who went on exchange. Visit our website to
contact students who went to your preferred partner universities.
6. Check the deadline to submit your application
December 3, 2012 deadline for fall, winter and full-year exchanges for the following programs and
countries:
• St Andrews • Australia / New Zealand
• Killam Fellowship
• Ontario Rhone-Alpes Program
• Ontario Maharashtra-Goa Program
• Ontario Jiangsu Program
• Ontario Baden-Wurttemberg program
January 14, 2013 is the deadline for fall, winter and full-year exchanges to all other programs and countries.
March 29, 2013 deadline for second round applications (winter term exchanges only).
*Ivey and Law students should consult their faculty for specific sessions, deadlines and applications processes.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Leadership
Board of Governors
Meetings: The following meetings of
the BOG are held at 1pm in Room 4155,
Stevenson Hall unless otherwise noted. Times
and Dates are subject to change.
September 25 (Tuesday)*, 2012
November 22, 2012
January 31, 2013
April 25, 2013
June 20, 2013
September 24, 2013
November 21, 2013
Leadership and Mentorship
Program (LAMP)
The Leadership and Mentorship Program
is designed both to help students learn
leadership skills, and also to mentor first-year
students to be successful in university. LAMP
at Western is part of the University’s efforts to
provide first-year students with a strong sense
of both academic and peer support. First-year
students are guided through their first year of
University life by upper year students in similar
fields of academic interest and study. You
will be connected with a supportive learning
community to enhance your academic success.
The benefits of LAMP include the opportunity
to build relationships and connections with
people who share your academic and career
interests, having an experienced student to
answer questions and help you access the
many resources on campus, and enjoying
social interactions with people who share your
interests. A program of The Student Success
Centre.
Leadership Education Program
Phone: 519-661-3559
www.success.uwo.ca/leadership/leadership_
education_program/index.html
LEP is a free program providing Western
undergrads with the opportunity to gain
a wealth of knowledge that will help
them become truly effective leaders. LEP
is delivered via 14 modules divided into
three tiers. The seven modules of tier one
(Individual Leadership) focus on the skills
the individual needs to be an effective leader
with topics such as communication, public
speaking, self management, and campus
involvement. The seven modules of tier
two (Group Leadership) focus on the skills
a leader needs to effectively facilitate group
processes with topics like team building,
facilitation, and conflict management. Tier
three is a service learning placement in an
organization of the student’s choice and
is built upon the foundation of the earlier
tiers while collaborating with teams and
making an impact in the London community.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Senate
Meetings: The following meetings of the Senate
are to be held on Fridays at 1:30pm in Room
1R40 of the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Times and Dates are subject to change.
September 21, 2012
October 21, 2012
November 18, 2012
December 9, 2012
January 25, 2013
February 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
April 12, 2013
May 10, 2013
June 7, 2013
Society of Off-Campus
Students (SOCS)
Phone: 519-661-3559
Email: socs@uwo.ca
socs.uwo.ca
The Society of Off-Campus Students provides
first-year students living off-campus with
important links to university life at Western
through support, mentorship and regular contact.
SOCS aids in the transition of off-campus firstyear students by facilitating academic, social and
personal growth in a positive manner. Students
interested in signing up for SOCS should check
out the website. For any questions about the OffCampus Orientation Week activities, or questions
about year-long SOCS programming or how
to apply as an upper-year leader, email us. A
program of The Student Success Centre.
Student Elections
www.uwo.ca/univsec
Student elections are an exciting time of
year. If you think you have some great ideas
of how to improve Western, take a chance
and toss your hat in the ring. Nomination
forms for both Faculty and USC positions are
available online at www.voteusc.ca.
See www.uwo.ca/univsec for deadlines
for Board of Governors and Senate (Academic
Constituencies only) positions. Senate
nomination forms are at www.uwo.ca/
univsec. BOG nomination forms are available
at www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/spres9.pdf
September 2012
Monday 24: USC Fall Elections Nominations Open - www.voteusc.ca
leadership
Phone: 519-661-3559
lamp.uwo.ca
Room 251, UCC
Successful completion of at least five modules
from a tier will be recognized with a Letter
of Accomplishment in Individual Leadership
(Tier One), Group Leadership (Tier Two), or
Community Leadership (Tier Three) signed
by the President of Western University. A
program of The Student Success Centre.
October 2012
Wednesday 10: USC Fall Elections Campaign Period Opens
Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25: USC Fall
Elections - VOTE! - www.voteusc.ca
January 2013
Monday 7: USC Spring Elections Nominations Open - www.voteusc.ca
Tuesday 29: USC Spring Elections Campaign Period Opens
February 2013
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13: USC Spring
Elections - VOTE! - www.voteusc.ca
University Students’ Council
See the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.
Volunteer
See the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.
STEP: Student
Transitional
Executive
Program
www.uscstep.ca
The Student
Transitional Executive
Program is a series of
seminars presented by
community leaders and
Western faculty experts.
Learn more about topics
such as women’s issues,
mental health, business
ethics, environmental issues,
poverty and homelessness in
the work place, and also gain
valuable skills and information
for future employment. A cocurricular transcript will be
issued upon completion.
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Libraries & Computer Access
Western Libraries
LIBRARIES &
COMPUTER ACCESS
www.lib.uwo.ca
Western Libraries features seven locations
on main campus that provide access to:
physical collections, individual and group
study space, printing and photocopying
facilities, Sun Ray terminals, PCs and wireless
access for online use of library resources.
The Western Libraries website (www.lib.
uwo.ca) provides an easy way to search and
discover Western Libraries’ expansive online
collections. In person or online you will also
find friendly, helpful staff available who are
experienced assisting students with all kinds of
information needs.
Hours of Operation:
Individual Western Libraries locations are
posted on the library website.
Taylor Library (Engineering, Science, Health
Sciences and Schulich School of Medicine
& Dentistry) and Weldon Library (Arts &
Humanities, Information and Media Studies
and Social Science) are the largest libraries
on campus and through the school year are
typically open between 8:30am and 11pm
Monday to Friday, and offer weekend hours
(usually between 10am-11pm). Through the
exam period Taylor is open until 2am, and
Weldon is open 24 hours.
Professional libraries on campus include the
C.B. “Bud” Johnston Library (Business),
Education Library, John & Dosta Bitove
Family Law Library and Music Library.
Hours vary for each location but most are
open between 9am-10pm, Monday to Friday
and offer some weekend hours.
Western Libraries provides map and data
support through the Map & Data Centre,
located in the Social Science Centre, room
1051. Western Libraries is also home to the
Archives and Research Collections Centre.
The ARCC provides access to archival and
special collections materials on a variety of
topics of interest to researchers.
Email Activation
https://idm.uwo.ca/uwo/activate/
activateAccountController.jsp
To activate your email account, go to the
website above and enter your 4-digit Access
Code (formerly PIN) and 9-digit student
number into the form that will appear.
General Student Computing
Labs
These labs are for general University
instructional use. When the labs are not
reserved for classes, they may be used by any
Western student on a drop-in basis.
Locations:
• HSB13, HSB14 & HSB16 – Health
Sciences Building, rooms 13, 14, and 16
• NCB 105 – North Campus Building,
room 105
• SH 1310 – Somerville House, room 1310
(lower level)
• SSC 1000, 1012 1032 – Social Science
Centre
Western Libraries Mobile
www.m.lib.uwo.ca
Visit the Western Libraries website on your
mobile device to get the information you need
while on-the-go. Check hours of operations
and contact information, browse the catalogue,
or book a study space directly from your
phone. You can also check your account
information through the site.
OWL (powered by Sakai)
owl.uwo.ca
OWL is an academic website where you
can check your grades, see an online copy of
your course syllabus, or view lecture slides,
and is used by some professors as a tool
for distributing course assignments. After
logging in with your Western username and
password, your home page will display all
your registered courses. The former vendor
(WebCT) support will be discontinued as of
January 2013.
Western Wireless
Libraries
Archives and Research
Collections Centre:
D.B. Weldon Library, 1st floor
C.B. “Bud” Johnston Library
(Business):
Rm. 2B15, the Richard Ivey School of Business
Phone: 519-661-3941
Education Library:
Rm 1050, Althouse College
Phone: 519-661-3172
John & Dotsa Bitove Family
Law Library:
Rm 219, Josephine Spencer Niblett Law Building
Phone: 519-661-3171
Music Library:
Rm 234, Talbot College
Phone: 519-661-3913
Allyn & Betty Taylor Library:
Main Floor, Natural Sciences Centre
Phone: 519-661-3167
The D.B. Weldon Library:
Western University
Phone: 519-661-3162
Beryl Ivey Library (Brescia):
Brescia University College, 1285 Western Road
Phone: 519-432-8353 x28250
Cardinal Carter Library:
King’s University College, 266 Epworth Ave.
Phone: 519-422-3491 x4537
Huron University College
Library:
Huron University College, 1349 Western Road
Phone: 519-438-7224 x213
A.P. Maloney Library:
St. Peter’s Seminary
1040 Waterloo Street North
Phone: 519-432-1824
Access to Western Wireless
is only available to students,
faculty, staff and visitors of the
University who have a valid
WEI - Western Electronic
Identity. Faculty, staff and
students can find more
information about their
electronic identity on the
Personal Computer Account
FAQ page at
wireless.uwo.ca
More than three million users pass
through the doors of Western
Libraries each year.
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STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Media on Campus
94.9
CHRW - Radio
Western, USC
Request Line: 519-661-3600
Office: 519-661-3601
www.chrwradio.com
Students host music shows, call live
Mustang football, hockey and basketball
games, develop spoken word shows, interview
newsmakers, record bands, and more! 94.9
CHRW won the Canadian Music Industry
Campus Radio Station Award in 1995 and
2001 and the 2000 Fred Sgambati Award
for University Sports Coverage—the only
campus station to do so. Follow a proud
tradition of student radio. Check the website
to get involved, look us up on facebook.com/
chrwradio or drop by Room 250 in the UCC.
Big Purple Couch
www.bigpurplecouch.ca
The USC’s live talk show, the Big Purple
Couch, is your source for updates on what
is happening with your University Students’
Council around campus. Run completely
by students and broadcasted on CHRW and
Rogers Television London, BPC highlights
campus events, new USC initiatives, and
interviews with various members of the
Western community in a weekly program
that is filmed live in the University
Community Centre.
distinctivelyWESTERN Photo
Contest
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PhotoContest
The distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest is
open to all Western students, faculty, and staff.
Submission is by online entry and cash prizes
are awarded to winners. Check the website for
submission dates.
Facebook, Western
www.facebook.com/WesternUniversity
Follow Western’s latest news and updates on
our Facebook page. Become a fan, find friends,
and become part of the community. Also see
Facebook in the Student Central section of this
guide.
Flickr
flickr.com/photos/atwestern
Share your photos with our Flickr photo
group, where you’ll find more then 5,000
Managing Director
of Facebook Canada,
Jordan Banks, got a
BA from Western in
1990.
images of Western.
Each week, we feature
one of the photos at
www.westernu.ca.
Fuss on the Bus, USC
www.fussonthebus.com
Fuss on the Bus is a website and video that
seeks to bridge the gap between students and
the University. Run by elected student senators,
Fuss on the Bus seeks to provide information
about what is happening with the University
Senate and Board of Governors in an easy
to understand and accessible manner. Topic
covered include information about Academic
Programs, Campus Events, and the City of
London.
The Gazette, USC
Phone: 519-661-3580 | www.westerngazette.ca
The Gazette is the only daily student
newspaper in Canada and is published Tuesday
through Friday, serving about 32,000 students at
Western each day. It reports news and promotes
debate on issues relating to Western and the
London community. Get involved by writing
for news, arts & life or sports. Get creative by
contributing to photography, video, graphics,
or web design and development. The Gazette
recruits year round and no experience is
required. All the training is provided by student
editors. To get started, visit room 263 in the UCC
or visit www.westerngazette.ca/contributions
to learn more. Email editor@westerngazette.ca
for more information about getting involved.
The University Student’s Council (USC)
posts the latest news, stories and events on their
twitter feed @western_usc, or find out the
daily specials by following @uscwavespoke.
Western News, DNS &
Alumni Gazette
The Department of Communications
and Public Affairs publishes a wide range of
award-winning publications. Western News is
the University’s weekly newspaper of record,
delivering accurate news and topical commentary
to 50 on-campus boxes. The DNS (Daily News
Service) presents campus news as it happens on
Western’s homepage at www.westernu.ca. And
the Alumni Gazette features excellent writing and
photography. Online at www.alumnigazette.ca
or in campus racks.
YouTube
youtube.com/WesternUniversity
Western’s You Tube channel features
hundreds of unique videos highlighting the
Western Experience. Watch news clips, Mustang
Athletics games, research vignettes, Convocation
Addresses, and more.
For other web 2.0 information, visit communications.
uwo.ca/web2-0
Twitter, Western
www.twitter.com
Receive up to the minute
news about Western
University by following our
official twitter account,
@westernu.
You can receive
important dates and other
information from Student
Services by following
@UWOSCentral.
For information from
the Student Stuccess
Centre, such as job
hunting tips, links to
videos, and upcomping
job fairs, follow @
success_centre.
MEDIA ON CAMPUS
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
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PARKING
Parking
Phone: 519-661-3973
www.westernu.ca/parking
Room 4150, Support Services Building
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Parking Office is closed Saturday, Sunday and
Statutory Holidays.
Accessible Parking
www.uwo.ca/parking/accessible.html
Western University is committed to
achieving barrier free accessibility for persons
with disabilities studying, visiting and working
at Western. Members of the University
community may apply for an accessible parking
pass; you will be required to produce your
Ontario Ministry of Transportation Accessible
permit. Visitors parking on campus with their
Ministry of Transportation Accessible pass are
required to pay all meters on campus.
Graduate Student Parking
If you are a student registered in a
Graduate program (Master’s, Doctoral, or
other authorized Graduate degree) and wish
to park your vehicle on campus you will
need to purchase a permit and display it in
your window. Graduate students at Western
are eligible to obtain a parking permit for the
Perimeter (grey) lots.
All permits are issued for a period of up to
twelve months (September 1 to August 31) and
are issued on a Non-Reserved basis—meaning,
spaces are available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Parking at Affiliated University
Colleges
Brescia
Application will be available starting July 1
through the Business Office (business@uwo.
ca). Cost is $370.00, taxes included.
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Huron
www.huronuc.ca/students/financial_matters/Parking
Parking permits are available upon request. Visit
our website for the parking permit application.
Kings
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/campus-services/
parking-services
Undergraduate Parking
Parking at Western is assigned by zone,
not lot. If a preferred lot is full, you must
proceed to the next available lot where there
is room. Parking in roadways or unauthorized
areas within your preferred lot will result in a
citation.
Undergraduate lots are as follows:
- Althouse
- Medway
- Huron Flats
- Springett West Gate
During the summer months (May –
August), Undergraduate (green) permit
holders have access to all green zone lots as
well as the following grey lots; South Valley,
Springett, Elborn and Visual Arts.
Springett West Gate is the most popular
lot for undergrads to park in. Please be aware
that all permits are on a Non-Reserved basis—
meaning, spaces are available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
How do I Reserve an Undergraduate
Parking Permit for the Academic
Year?
Online:
www.uwo.ca/parking/application_prereq.html
Please follow the instructions on the
application. This section is secured and
therefore payment is required in order to
guarantee your permit.
In Person:
Room 4150, Support Services Building. Be
prepared for long line-ups during Orientation
week.
Please Note:
Permits requested during the spring/
summer months for the academic year
(September 1 – August 31) will be processed
during the summer and will be available
for you to pick up in Room 4150, Support
Services after August 1. Parking spaces at the
University are limited. All arrangements are
made on a first-come, first-served basis and
we regret that not all requests can always be
accommodated.
Visitor Parking Options
Visitors and invited guests should be
directed to one of our available visitor
facilities: attended lots, meters, or pay and
display metered areas. Parking location,
availability and function may be obtained
at the Information Centers located at the
Richmond and Western Road entrances to
campus. Information kiosks are attended by
student staff that are equipped with campus
maps and are happy to assist visitors to reach
their destinations. All parking on campus
is restricted to lots/spaces that have been
marked and/or signed for such purpose. The
University campus is private property and
parking is prohibited in any location where
not specifically authorized.
There is a charge to park in all of these lots,
unless otherwise indicated.
Alumni Hall/Thompson Arena —
Attended Lot
• Located in the central campus core
Weldon Lot — Attended Lot
• Located in the central campus core
Kent Drive — Attended Lot
• Located on the southern perimeter of
campus
Medical Science Lot — Attended Lot
• Located in the central campus core
Meter Parking — No maximum
• Located at various buildings in the
campus core
• Meter rates are as posted ($3.00/hr)
Monday to Friday, 7am-8pm
• Saturdays until noon
• Exact change required
Pay & Display Multi
space meter
parking — No
maximum
• Located at various
building around campus
• Rates are as posted
$3.00 per hour, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week
• Credit card minimum
$3.00
• Cash Minimum $1.50
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Safety & Security
Blue Emergency Phones
Campus Community Police
Service
Phone: 519-661-3300 (non-emergencies or inquiries)
Emergency: 911
www.uwo.ca/police
The Campus Police Service is involved in
activities that include patrols, response, crime
prevention, emergency management and fire
safety. Special Constables have the Police Officer
powers necessary to deal with most issues found
on campus. Other associated services in support
of campus safety include the Student Emergency
Response Team, Volunteer Foot Patrollers,
Occupational Health and Safety, Equity and
Human Rights Services, Housing and more.
Campus Community Police Service is an accredited
campus law enforcement agency.
Code of Student Conduct
www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/code.pdf
Western, as one of the top universities
in Canada, has established high academic and
behavioural standards and any compromise
of these standards can be detrimental to both
the individual and the University. The Code
of Student Conduct at Western covers both
on and off campus conduct and can be used
when behaviour is excessive, frightening or
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Collection of Personal
Information
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Western University collects personal
information under the authority of the University
of Western Ontario Act, 1982, as amended. The
information is related directly to and needed by
the University for the purposes of recruitment,
admission, registration, progression, graduation,
administration, and other activities related to its
programs.
The information is used to administer
and operate academic, athletic, recreational,
student development, student employment,
financial aid, and other University programs
and activities, including residence operations
and alumni and development activities and
programs. For example, personal information
will be used to determine academic status,
record academic achievement, produce class
lists, issue student cards, process transcript
requests, maintain tuition accounts, issue tax
receipts, notify students of important issues
and updates, determine eligibility for student
awards, scholarships and financial support,
and administer financial aid and government
financial assistance programs.
It is the policy of the University to consider
the following information about current and
former students to be publicly available and to
provide it to third parties upon request: student’s
full name; Faculty(ies)/Schools in which student
is/was enrolled, with major field of study;
degree(s) awarded by Western and date(s)
conferred; and academic or other University
honors or distinctions. At any time an individual
may request that this information cease to be
made publicly available by contacting the Office
of the Registrar, in writing.
Personal information may be used for
statistical and research purposes by the
University, other post-secondary educational
institutions, researchers, and the provincial and
federal government. The University discloses
specific and limited personal information
to recognized student organizations for the
purposes of administering their programs
including membership administration, health
plan, elections, and issuing of bus passes.
Personal information of students enrolled in an
Affiliated University College is shared with the
Affiliated University College.
Select information may be shared with third
parties, including: award donors; government
funding agencies to process financial assistance
applications; financial institutions to confirm
student enrollment; independent student
loan administration companies to process
student loan documents; collection agencies
for outstanding accounts; municipalities for
debts owed by students; and contracted service
providers acting on behalf of the University.
Credit card information is transmitted to an
independent processing company in order to
process payments. Personal information may
be disclosed to third parties in the course of an
investigation of misconduct. Information relating
to misconduct and/or falsified documents may
be shared with other educational institutions.
If you have any questions about the
University’s collection, use, or disclosure of your
personal information, please contact the Student
Central Manager, Student Central, Western
Student Services Building, Western University,
London, ON, N6A 3K7, tel: 519-661-2111, ext.
84863.
Emergency Contacts
on Campus
Campus Emergencies....................................911
Ambulance ....................................................911
Fire ................................................................911
Hazardous Materials Emergencies ................911
Campus Police
Non-Emergency.... 519-661-3300 or ext. 83300
Facilities Management
Service Centre....... 519-661-3304 or ext. 83304
Western Foot Patrol
Phone: 519-661-3650
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol
www.facebook.com/WesternFootPatrol
Twitter: @uwofootpatrol
Why walk alone at night? Western Foot
Patrol will walk you to your destination! A
co-ed volunteer team will walk you to or from
any location on the main or affiliate college
campuses along with many off campus locations.
The service is free and available to all students
and staff at Western. Call 519-661-3650.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
What is a Blue Emergency Phone?
One method for contacting the University
Police is through the Code Blue Emergency
Phones. These are emergency phones, which
provide direct two-way communications to
the Police Communications Operators in
the Communications Centre. There are 21
Emergency Phones located strategically on
grounds throughout the campus.
The Code Blue Emergency Phones are simple
to operate. Pressing the emergency button on
a Blue Phone will connect directly to Campus
Police Communications Operator. The Police
Communications Operators are located at 601
Dundas Street for this region. Campus Police
Communications Operator is at the Campus
Police SLB location, on campus. For locations,
refer to the campus map.
When to use an Emergency Blue Phone
The Code Blue Emergency Phones have
been installed for safety. All campus users
including students, faculty, staff and the public
are encouraged to activate the phones if they
encounter any situation that makes them
uncomfortable. The Code Blue Emergency
Phones are for your convenience and should be
used:
• if a crime is in progress or witnessed
• if emergency assistance is needed
• if you are being harassed or feel
threatened
• if you are ill or require medical
attention
• if you require assistance or directions
causes a personal safety concern.
Discipline ranges from a warning to
expulsion.
The main purpose of such discipline is to
address negative behaviour, promote a safe
and harmonious environment and to return
students to the focus of their studies.
For further information, you may wish
to review the Code of Student Conduct,
behavioural expectations, and the sanctions
for misconduct that are specified in the Code
of Student Conduct at www.uwo.ca/univsec/
board/code.pdf
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Foot Patrol also conducts Blue Emergency
Phone and lighting audits, patrols campus,
reporting suspicious activities, and operates the
Work Safe program with Campus Police.
Hours of Operation:
October to April
Sunday to Thursday: 6pm-1am;
Friday & Saturday: 6pm-midnight
September, December & April Exam Periods,
Long Holiday Weekends
Sunday to Thursday: 9pm-1am
Friday & Saturday: 9pm-midnight
Any changes to these hours will be
detailed on our voice mail message at
519-661-3650 and our main web page at
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol; room 57, UCC.
Get Involved!
Foot Patrol is a volunteer driven service,
with approximately 250 volunteers each
year. It is a great way to get involved, meet
new people, gain references for grad schools
or work; get to know campus and have fun!
Visit our web site, email or visit us in room
57, UCC for more information.
London Police Services
See the Important Contacts section in this guide.
Lost and Found
Phone: 519-661-3300
www.uwo.ca/police/lostandfound.htm
Campus Police operates a Lost and Found.
Various items are left around campus by
students, faculty, staff and visitors and are often
turned in to Campus Police. Items in Lost and
Found remain at the Police Office for 60 days,
after which the Campus Police may dispose
of items by selling these at a public sale. The
proceeds of the sale are deposited into the
Campus Police Bike Fund and are used in
support of the community. Clothing and other
items not suitable for sale are either donated to
charity or discarded. Textbooks are forwarded to
the Used Book Store or Western Foot Patrol as a
donation.
If you have lost or found property, please visit
Campus Police. For more information, contact
us at 519-661-3300.
Any lost keys can be retrieved at the Keys
Office in Room 2380 of the Support Services
52
Building. Your Western ONECard is required.
Students can also visit the InfoSource in the
UCC to collect lost items. You can check for lost
student cards at Student Central in the Western
Student Services building.
Privacy Policy
www.uwo.ca/privacy
Western’s Approach to Information and
Protection of Privacy
With the extension of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(FIPPA) to Ontario universities in June 2006,
records under Western’s custody or control are
subject to this provincial legislation. The two
key principles that underlie the Act — public
access to information and protection of personal
privacy — are principles that Western had taken
seriously for many years prior to the application
of FIPPA.
In 1996 the Board of Governors approved
The University of Western Ontario Guidelines
on Access to Information and Protection
of Privacy. The principles upon which the
Guidelines are based include the following: as
a general rule, with the exception of personal
information, information contained in University
records should be available to members of the
University community and to members of the
public more generally; exemptions from the
general principle favouring access should be as
limited and specific as possible; and collection,
retention, use, and disclosure of personal
information contained in University records
should be regulated in a manner that will protect
the privacy of individuals who are the subject of
such information.
Currently, Western endeavours to provide
both the University community and the public
with broad access to its records. It continues its
efforts to protect the personal information of
all individuals who come into contact with the
University, be they students, alumni, faculty,
staff, or members of the general public. The
goal has been to ensure that all information is
dealt with appropriately, whether in accordance
with University policies or legislation. The
latter includes, for example, requirements
laid out in the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and in the federal
Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA), to the extent that the
latter Act is applicable to the University.
Western has established an Information
and Privacy Office located in the University
Secretariat and appointed an Information and
Privacy Coordinator. This Office is responsible
for the day-to-day administration of FIPPA and
other related legislation. An Advisory Committee
has been formed to assist the Coordinator with
the task of implementation. Members of the
Committee are: Director of the Information and
Privacy Office; University Secretary; University
Archivist; University Legal Counsel; Director
of Internal Audit; Student Central Manager,
Office of the Registrar; Legal Manager; Research
Development Services and Director; Information
Technology Services.
SERT: Student Emergency
Response Team
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84824
www.sert.uwo.ca
General Inquiries: shs-ert@uwo.ca
First Aid Courses: sert-firstaid@uwo.ca
Room 28, UCC (Inside Student Health Services)
The Student Emergency Response Team
(SERT) is a student run, volunteer organization
providing EMS response to 9-1-1 calls on Main,
Brescia, and Huron Campuses. Our fifty team
members provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week during the academic school year and
8:30am-4:30pm weekday service from May to
August. We are dispatched through the Campus
Community Police Service (CCPS) to any
medical emergency on-campus, responding in
three person co-ed teams.
Time Commitment
Each SERT member is responsible for
volunteering one on-call shift per week. These
shifts run during the day from 8:00am to
6:00pm and overnight from 6:00pm to 8:00am.
Sleeping accommodations are provided for
overnight shifts. Every SERT member is also
required to attend monthly trainings which are
approximately 5 hours in duration. While on-call
a SERT member can do regular daily activities
(e.g. homework, work out at Campus Rec, watch
a movie at Western Film) and therefore will have
time to complete assignments and school work
while on-call.
The Application Process
SERT accepts applications in September of
each academic year. There are six stages to the
application process as outlined on our website.
In order to apply to SERT you must have a
minimum requirement of Standard First Aid
and CPR C, or its equivalent according to the
Workers’ Compensation Board.
Applications are due online early in
September, immediately after Orientation Week.
Please visit our website for application deadlines.
First Aid Training
SERT proudly offers a variety of Canadian
Red Cross first aid courses, including
Standard First Aid & CPR C courses and
re-certifications. All proceeds from SERT’s
education program go towards sustaining
our Team’s Emergency Response on campus.
All of our instructors are trained Emergency
Medical Responders on campus and bring a
wealth of knowledge and experience to the
classroom! For more information visit our
website.
www.sert.uwo.ca/courses/courses.php
Western’s Disaster Plan
For more information about Western’s
Disaster plan, visit the Campus Police website
at www.uwo.ca/police and look under
‘community safety links.’
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Services to Help You Succeed
Academic Counselling
See Program & Academic Counselling in the Academic
Information section in this guide.
Ally Western
Email: ally.western@ucs-uwo.org
www.usc.uwo.ca/allywestern
The University Students’ Council runs
an Ally Program that educates students
about gender and sexual diversity. To be an
“Ally” means to be considerate of others,
avoid negative stereotyping, use positive
language, and to support and understand the
LGBTTQ2 community.
Backpack 2 Briefcase
See the Careers & Employment section in this guide.
Biz Inc.
www.bizinc.ca
www.facebook.com/BizInc
Twitter: @BizIncLondon
BizInc is the business incubator on campus,
designed to seek out, support, and promote
student entrepreneurial enterprise.
BizInc pulls together like-minded individuals
who are passionate about their new ideas and
assists them with starting or growing their
business venture. Located in UCC 258, BizInc
encourages students from all faculties to reach
out for support.
The Chaplains @ Western
Presently, there are five chaplains appointed
to Western University from various Christian
Traditions within the association. We are also
able to provide immediate contacts for Muslim
and Jewish students. For those students who are
not a part of any of these traditions, we work to
provide them with access to spiritual leaders and
resources within their own tradition.
Equity and Human Rights
Services
Phone: 519-661-3334
Email: equity@uwo.ca | www.uwo.ca/equity
Rooms 330-335, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences
Building
Equity and Human Rights Services
(EHRS) provides support and information
regarding the University’s discrimination and
harassment policies and diversity programs.
We are dedicated to making Western an
equitable, safe and supportive environment
for all members of the University community.
Students are encouraged to contact our
office to discuss any questions or concerns
relating to human rights or respectful
behaviour on campus. EHRS is confidential
and offers personal consultations, alternative
resolution strategies and training/workshop
opportunities.
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Service, USC
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.
asp?id=50
The USC Food Support
Service is a completely
anonymous food hamper
distribution system. Food
hampers can be requested
through email and collected
24 hours a day.
To obtain a food hamper,
students can email usc.
food.support@uwo.
ca with a request. No
identification or other
information is required. Any special requests
(such as baby food or dairy free items) can be
made at this time.
The student will receive an email from
the USC Food Support Service coordinators
within 48 hours with the location and
combination of a locker within the UCC (if
special requests are made, it may take up to a
week to prepare a special hamper). Students
may also obtain hampers in person at the
University Student’s Council office (Room
340, UCC) during business hours.
Indigenous Services
Phone: 519-661-4095 or 1-888-661-4095
Email: is.staff@uwo.ca
www.indigenous.uwo.ca
Indigenous Services (IS) offers culturally
respectful services and programs which are
designed to recruit, retain and graduate
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. The
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) provides
an environment of holistic support for
Indigenous students at Western. IS staff
provide assistance through drop-in services
and counselling by appointment. Specialized
resources focusing on Indigenous issues in
areas concerning academic, cultural and
social needs are available; including career
and employment opportunities and training/
workshops. The LRC also offers study space,
quiet areas, gathering space, a computer lab,
printing services, and kitchen facilities; with
24 hour access for registered students.
International and Exchange
Student Centre
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908
Email: iesc@uwo.ca | www.iesc.uwo.ca
Room 2120, WSS
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uwo.international
Twitter: @IESCatUWO
International Exchange Program, 519-661-2111 ext.
85196
Email: exchange@uwo.ca
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange
Learning
Skills Services
Phone: 519-661-2183
learning@uwo.ca
www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning
Whether you’re an undergraduate,
graduate, or professional school student,
Western’s Learning Skills counsellors can
help you achieve academic success.
• Learn new strategies in the Learning
Help Centre
• Consult with a learning specialist
• Attend presentations on key learning
topics
• Receive helpful tips by email every two
weeks
• Use our online help for information
on: Key Academic Skills; Improving
Your Test Performance; Memory and
Thinking Skills; Exams: Preparing
for and Writing; Time Management
Strategies
• Print Fall and Winter term calendars
and a weekly planner from our website
to help organize your time
London Crisis Centres
See Crisis Appointments and Response to Traumatic
Events in the Important Contacts section in this guide.
Mature Advising
Phone: 519-661-3559
success.uwo.ca/mature_students/index.html
Donna Moore, the Mature Student Advisor,
Rebecca Smith, Academic Counsellor, and
Rosemary Lewis, Administrative Assistant can be
found in The Student Success Centre: Careers,
Leadership and Experience. Donna and Rebecca
can help you with all aspects of becoming a
student—admissions, programs, services, etc.
Enrolled at Western? Donna and Rebecca help
part-time students choose courses and program
directions. Rosemary has been helping
students at Western for many years, and is a
great resource!
See the International Experience section in this guide.
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services to help
you succeed
Phone: 519-661-2111 x85929
www.uwo.ca/chaplain
Food Support
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Ombudsperson
Phone: 519-661-3573
www.uwo.ca/ombuds
Room 3135, WSS
Email: ombuds@uwo.ca
The Office of the Ombudsperson
acts a liaison between the University
and its students. The Ombudsperson is
a confidential, free and impartial office
designed for dealing with academic
and non-academic concerns such as
unfair grading, appealing accusations of
academic dishonesty, as well as University
recommended withdrawals and readmissions.
Check out their website and FAQ section to
see if the Ombudsperson can help with any
problems you may encounter during the
course of your degree.
Peer Mentors
services to help
you succeed
Phone: 519-661-3559
www.lamp.uwo.ca
A program of The Student Success Centre,
the Leadership and Mentorship Program
(LAMP) at Western is part of the University’s
efforts to provide first-year students with a
strong sense of both academic and community
support. First-year students are guided through
their transitional first year to University
life by upper-year students in similar fields
of academic interest and study. You will
be connected with a supportive learning
community to enhance your academic success.
The benefits of LAMP include the
opportunity to build relationships and
connections with people who share your
academic and career interests, having an
experienced student to answer questions
and help you access the many resources on
campus, and enjoying social interactions with
people who share your interests.
The transition to University can be
challenging, but with the right motivation and
encouragement, this transition is made easier.
If you’re an inspired student looking not only
to accomplish academic excellence, but also to
have a great time, then LAMP is the program
for you.
Psychological Services
See the Health and Wellness section in this guide.
SAGE
Society for Mature Students
Email: sage@uwo.ca
success.uwo.ca/mature_students/society_for_
mature_students_sage.html
SAGE offers you an opportunity to connect
with other mature students on campus. We’ll
host regular social events and sessions on topics
of interest to mature students.
Services for Students
with Disabilities
Phone: 519-661-2147
Email: ssd@uwo.ca
www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd
Services for Students with Disabilities offers
individual appointments with counsellors
who specialize in assisting students with
various disabilities. These disabilities include
vision, hearing and mobility impairments,
learning disabilities and attention disorders,
chronic illness and pain, and mental health
disabilities. Our services include Academic
Accommodation, On-campus Transportation,
Alternative Format Text, Learning Strategy
Instruction for Students with LD, Assistive
Technology Instruction for Students with LD,
Counseling/Referrals, and a Bursary for OSAP
eligible students. Facilities include an Adaptive
Computing Technology Centre, an Access Lab,
and a Learning Opportunities Lab.
Student Central
See the Student Central section in this guide.
Student Development Centre
Phone: 519-661-3031 (main) | 519-661-2147 (SSD)
www.sdc.uwo.ca
WSSB, 2nd Floor: Indigenous Services Resource
Centre, Volunteers In Progress; 4th Floor:
Psychological Services, Learning Skills Services,
The Writing Support Centre, Services for Students
with Disabilities.
Western’s Student Development Centre
is dedicated to the provision of professional
and accessible services that help students
achieve their personal, academic, and
professional goals in a confidential
and caring environment. The Student
Development Centre offers a variety of
academic and personal services to meet
the needs of Western’s undergraduate and
graduate students. Our services are free
for current students and recent grads, and
are administered by highly trained and
experienced professionals who know what
campus life is all about. Visiting scholars,
post-doctoral researchers and families of
faculty members can also access some of our
services. Explore the website, drop into the
Centre, or give us a call to find out how we
can help you.
Monday to Friday
8:30am-4:30pm (Fall/Winter terms)
Monday to Friday
8:30am-4pm (Intersession/Summer terms)
The Student Success Centre
Phone: 519-661-3559
success.uwo.ca
The Student Success Centre is here to help
with each step of your journey to a successful
future. We understand that by coming to
Western you have chosen to invest your time,
money and energy to set yourself up for the
best possible outcomes. There are a number
of transitions to be navigated on the path
to success, and we are here to support you.
This means finding opportunities that build
your skills, knowledge and experience for a
meaningful and fulfilling life. We offer a number
of services regarding career development,
experiential learning, first year programs,
leadership, scholar’s programs and mature
students programs.
Women’s Issues Network
(WIN)
Phone: 519-661-2111 Ext. 82625
hwinuwo.ca
The Women’s Issues Network is a
USC service dedicated to recognizing,
representing, and rectifying gender
inequalities affecting Western students. WIN
is committed to providing a space free from
racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as
providing an educational resource centre on
women’s and gender issues.
Writing Support Centre
Phone: 519-661-3655
www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing
Realize your potential as a writer. The
WSC offers free comprehensive writing
support to the entire Western community:
• One-on-one writing consultations
• Weekly writing workshops
• Drop-in Writing Centre (Weldon)
• Summer Academic Writing Clinic
• Online writing help
• GradWRITE: writing support tailored
to meet grad students’ needs
• Grad Lab: resource centre for grad
students
• Peer Tutoring Program: volunteering
opportunities for developed writers
• Thesis/Dissertation Support Group
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Shops & Services on Campus
ATMs
Books Plus
Forest City Image Center
In the University Community Centre (UCC)
there are ATMs for: Bank of Montreal (basement,
near InPrint); CIBC (basement, beside Tim
Hortons); Scotiabank (basement, near InPrint)
and TD Canada Trust (main floor, beside
Williams Coffee Pub).
Phone: 519-661-4091
www.bookstore.uwo.ca
1153 Western Road
Phone: 519-661-3623
Email: campus@imagespin.com
www.cameracanada.com/imagespin/home.asp
Room 75 UCC (lower level)
Book Store at Western
Phone: 519-661-3520
www.bookstore.uwo.ca
Lower Level UCC
Serving Western’s community since 1916,
The Book Store at Western is owned by Western
University and supports its academic mission.
Primarily an educational resource for students and
faculty, The Book Store provides course materials
for all University courses in-store and online.
The Book Store is the official source of Western
clothing, giftware and product. In partnerships
with campus and community groups, The Book
Store contributes to Western’s school spirit and
culture. The Book Store is service driven and
revenues support student services, facilities, and
programming.
Q: How will I know which textbooks to
buy?
A: The Book Store at Western provides two
online options so that you can access your
textbook list before classes start:
1. Personal textbooks list at studentservices.
uwo.ca. Have your student number and
Access Code (PIN) ready.
2. Textbook search by campus, term & course
code at www.bookstore.uwo.ca/eSolution/
course.php
If your list is not complete, check back often.
As textbook orders are processed, updates are
posted on The Book Store’s web site daily.
Q: How much should I budget for buying
textbooks?
A: The amount to budget for textbooks will
depend on the number of courses you are taking,
your professors’ requirements, your major and
other factors. Because students typically buy
school supplies like paper, notebooks, study
guides, pens, dictionaries and more at the
same time, it’s helpful to budget those expenses
together. According to the National Association
of College Stores, the average full-time student
spends $750 to $900 per school year for course
materials and supplies. Your actual purchases may
vary.
www.bookstore.uwo.ca/buyback.html
During the months of May through to August,
along with a couple of weeks immediately
following December and April exams, The Book
Store will buy back any old textbooks you might
have lying around. Buyback prices are based on
demand, however prices usually range from 30%50% of the original retail value.
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Booster Juice
Main Level, UCC, beside The Purple Store
Here you will be able to order healthy, natural
and delicious juice drinks and smoothies!
Bus Pass
See the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.
Campus Computer Store
Phone: 519-661-3520
www.computerstore.uwo.ca
Room 36B, UCC (lower level)
Owned and operated by Western, the
Campus Computer Store offers students at
Western educational pricing on laptops and up
to 70% discount off selected software. Providing
a variety of products that meet or exceed campus
standards, the staff has access to authorized
repair services, help desks, and national service
providers’ support to help you with your
computer problems.
Campus Recreation
See the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.
Child Care
See the UCC Flexible Child Care in this section.
Chiropractic Clinic
Phone: 519-661-4006
www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Chiropractic_Clinic
Room 49, UCC (lower level)
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine
Clinic
Phone: 519-661-3011
www.fowlerkennedy.com
3M Centre
The Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
treats patients of all ages from the elite athlete to the
recreational enthusiast who seeks good health and
fitness.
Graphic Services
Phone: 519-661-4014
www.graphicservices.uwo.ca
For all of your printing needs, visit us at one
of our three campus locations.
Graphic Services Building
519-661-3980
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and University
Holidays
Ivey Business School, Room 1G23
519-661-2149
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and University
Holidays
Books Plus, 1153 Western Road
519-661-4091
Monday to Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday and Saturday: 8am-5pm
Closed Sunday and University Holidays
Grocery CheckOut, USC
Lower Level UCC, beside LifeTouch and InPrint
Grocery CheckOut offers deli meats, cheese,
fresh produce and much more at comparable
pricing to Sobeys, Loblaws and Metro!
Hair Masters
Phone: 519-661-3798
www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Hairmasters/default.htm
Room 5, UCC (lower level)
Hours of Operation (Winter)
Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 8:30am-7pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-9pm
Friday: 8:30am-3pm
Hours of Operation:
September to May:
Monday-Thursday: 9am to 8pm;
Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 4pm
Exam Shuttle Service
InfoSource, USC
See the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.
Phone: 519-661-3722
www.usc.uwo.ca/infosource
Lower level, UCC (next to InPrint)
Foot Patrol
See the Safety & Security section in this guide.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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Shops & Services
Book Store Textbook Buyback
For full-service printing, Education textbooks, best-sellers, Western clothing and more,
Books Plus is open seven days a week for your
convenience.
Hours of Operation (Winter)
Monday to Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 12noon-5pm
Closed University Holidays. Hours are subject to
change.
fee in Ontario for students, staff and
faculty. Online ordering available at www.
Universitypharmacy.ca. The pharmacy
accepts ALL prescriptions, all drug plans
and they can even transfer your prescription
from out of town.
Post Office, USC
Phone: 519-850-2513
www.usc.uwo.ca/postal/
Lower Level UCC
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InfoSource is your one-stop shop for
information on the Student Health Plan, to pick
up/or replace your USC/LTC Bus Pass, purchase
LTC tickets and Greyhound tickets, renting
lockers in UCC, as well as Special Event tickets.
InPrint, USC
Phone: 519-661-3578
www.usc.uwo.ca/inprint/contact.html
Email: inprint@uwo.ca
Room 78, UCC (lower level)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5pm
ISIC Card
The ISIC card is the only internationally
recognized proof of full-time student
status providing worldwide, photo identity
documentation for student travellers. It allows
cardholders to plug into a worldwide network of
discounts, services and other benefits including
savings on VIA Rail, Greyhound Canada and
Travel CUTS/ Voyages Campus’ Student Class
Airfares. ISIC cards are available on campus at
Travel CUTS in the lower lever of the UCC.
Island Ink Jet
Shops & Services
Phone: 519-660-1624
Email: uwo@islandinkjet.com
www.islandinkjet.com
Lower Level, UCC (next to Travel Cuts)
A full service postal outlet offering
all Canada Post products and services as
well as processing student loans.
Hours of Operation
Open year round, Monday to Friday
September to April: 9am-6pm
May to August: 9am-5pm
Purple Door Promotions, USC
Phone: 519-661-3414
www.usc.uwo.ca/purpledoor
purpledoor@uwo.ca
Room 267, UCC
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Located on the 2nd floor of the UCC! Come
see us for all your custom needs. We are owned
and operated by the USC.
The UCC Gym is now a beautiful lounge space.
Come and check it out, UCC first floor, near
Booster Juice.
USC Exam Shuttle Service
See the Health & Wellness section in this guide.
Hours of Operation: Please visit our website.
The Purple Store is your student owned
Western clothing and gift store. Revenues from
The Purple Store support Western student
initiatives.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for
advance notice of sales and special events:
www.facebook.com/uwo.thepurplestore
twitter.com/purplestoreuwo
The Spoke
See the Student Central section in this guide.
Phone: 519-661-4252
www.lifetouch.ca/western
Email: kfgeneral@lifetouch.com
Room 79, UCC
Phone: 519-661-4070
www.travelcuts.com; Lower Level UCC
Student Services
Travel CUTS
LifeTouch photography on campus is
available for portraits and graduation photos.
UCC Flexible Child Care
Pharmacy, Western
Phone: 519-661-4094
www.usc.uwo.ca/flexcare; Room 40 UCC
56
UCC Mustang Lounge
Phone: 519-661-3811
www.usc.uwo.ca/thepurplestore
Main floor, UCC
LifeTouch
Western On-Campus Pharmacy and
Variety store is for all your drugstore needs
and more. Offering the LOWEST dispensing
The UCC is a hub of student activity on
campus. The building is generally open 24 hours,
7 days a week, but closed the following dates:
Christmas Vacation: Friday, December 20,
2012 to Sunday, January 7, 2013
Family Day: Monday, February 18, 2013
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20, 2013
Canada Day: Monday, July 1, 2013
Note: Please check hours of operation for Shops &
Services located in the UCC.
Western Film is open every night except during the
holiday break (late Dec. 2012 - early Jan. 2013).
On occasion, the UCC will close for special
circumstances. Please visit our website for more
information, westernusc.ca.
See the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.
See the Dining on Campus section in this guide.
Phone: 519-661-4058
Email: phar@mnsi.net or info@Universitypharmacy.ca
Lower Level, UCC
UCC Hours of Operation
The Purple Store
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
On-Campus
per hour
Hours of Operation
September to June: 8am-5:30pm
July to August: 8am-5pm
The UCC Flexible Child Care Centre is
licensed as a Part-Time Facility under the
Ministry of Community and Social Services and
operated by the London YMCA.
Ages: Children range from 18 months to 5 years
Cost to undergrads: $3.60 per hour
Cost to staff, grad students and faculty: $7.10
USC Health Plan
The Wave
See the Dining on Campus section in this guide.
Western Film, USC
Phone: 519-661-3616
westernfilm.ca
2nd level, UCC, McKellar Theatre
Western Film has a Class A theatre license and
is an independent, second-run (or move-over)
movie theatre. That means that we show all the
latest releases, just a few weeks after they debut
in first-run houses. Tickets are only $4.99 per
person and $3.50 on Tuesdays, making us the
best deal in town. Kids are just $3.50 every show.
The box office (located in front of the McKellar
Theatre) opens one half hour before show-time.
If you’re not in front of your computer and
you want to find out what’s playing, check out
The Gazette, the London Free Press, or call the
MovieLine at 519-661-3616. If you wish, we can
even notify you of our weekly features via email.
Western Sports and Recreation
Centre
See the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.
Windermere Manor
See the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.
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Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Western Campus
Recreation
Phone: 519-661-3090
Email: campusrec@uwo.ca
www.westernmustangs.ca
Western Student Recreation
Centre
Hours of Operation (Fall/Winter):
Monday to Thursday: 6am-12 midnight
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-12 midnight
Hours of operation are subject to change.
Hours reduced on holiday weekends, Reading Week,
and spring/summer term.
Student Membership
All current Western undergraduate (full-time
and part-time) and full-time graduate students
pay a Campus Recreation fee as part of their
non-tuition ancillary fees, which provides them
access and membership to some of the country’s
best recreation facilities, programs and services.
Students are required to provide their valid
Western Student ID card to take part in the
diverse opportunities available to enhance their
learning experience and lead a healthy and active
lifestyle. Student memberships include:
• Access and use of the Western Student
Recreation Centre
• A wide variety of aerobic fitness classes
• fitness/lane swims, recreational swims
and aqua fitness
• Drop-in gymnasia activities such as
basketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal
• Squash court use and reservations
• Use of the 19,000 square feet of weight
and cardio space
Members also receive preferred rates for:
• Intramural Sports League programs
• Instructional programs in aquatics,
dance, mind-body fitness
• 15+ Recreational Sports Clubs
• Wellness services such as personal
training and massage therapy
• Locker and towel services
Western Student Recreation Centre
The Western Student Recreation Centre is the
home of Campus Recreation operations and the
hub of activity for all students and members of
the Western community. Since opening its doors
in January 2009, the Western Student Recreation
Centre has in excess of 3,500 visits a day during
the academic year. A source of student pride and
leadership, the centre was a result of student
support towards the capital and occupancy costs
of the new centre, representing one of the largest
student gifts of its kind in Canada. The close to
160,000 sq. ft. facility includes:
• 5 gymnasia (3 hardwood court, 2 multipurpose rubber floors)
• 5 squash courts
• 50 metre, 8-lane pool with two
bulkheads
• 3 multi-purpose hardwood studio spaces
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• 19,000 sq. ft. of weight and cardio space
• Lounge space with WiFi, televisions and
table tennis area
Intramural Sports Programs
Campus Recreation boasts one of the largest
intramural programs in Canada. A full range
of options from the strictly recreational to
the very competitive levels exist in numerous
sports allowing Western students to benefit
from some of the best experiences in student
life. Participation in Intramural Sports leagues,
whether you sign up as a team or as a “free
agent” individual, is a great way to meet new
people, learn or refine skills, stay active and
be involved in Campus Life. Many student
leadership opportunities also exist through
officiating and league management.
check the web site for details and register
early.
Drop-In Recreation
Drop-In recreation is self-directed and
regulated by participants. It offers students
and members the flexibility to try new sports,
sharpen their skills in their preferred sport, or
simply grab a few friends for a game of pickup. There are plenty of hours dedicated to
informal drop-in recreation in badminton,
basketball, futsal, table tennis, volleyball,
squash and more. View the schedule online
or pick up a copy.
Recreation Sports Clubs
Campus Recreation offers a diverse, safe,
and active aquatics program for participants of
all ages and abilities. Lane and fitness swims,
aqua fitness classes, water-jogging, recreational
and family swim times, swim lessons and
technique improvement all available to wet
your appetite. Advanced aquatics instructional
and leadership courses, such as Bronze
Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard
Service, Standard First Aid and CPR, and AED
are also available through program registration.
Campus Recreation facilitates over 15
different student sport clubs, including
a multitude of martial arts programs, the
triathlon club, synchronized swimming,
kayak club and much more. A Campus
Recreation Sports Club is a sanctioned
organization established by students that
provides a terrific opportunity for all
Campus Recreation members to participate
in a specific sport or physical activity.
Sports Clubs are voluntary and enhance
the University experience, emphasizing
socialization, instruction and skill
development as well as student leadership
and competition.
Fitness & Wellness
Employment
Achieving your fitness and educational goals
can be enhanced through active participation in
a huge variety of fun, friendly, and challenging
classes, ranging from yoga to step, boot camp
to Pilates and more, all geared to provide you
with an opportunity to develop, grow, and
maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our certified staff
have the skills and enthusiasm to get you
on track, no matter what your fitness level,
interest, goals and schedule. Try fitness classes,
massage therapy, mind-body fitness classes,
personal training, weight-cardio training,
nutrition counselling and more.
Students truly are the lifeblood of the
recreation experiences at Western. Campus
Recreation represents one of the largest
student employers on campus with over
350 different student leadership roles and
responsibilities. The Campus Recreation
environment is a great place to learn, grow,
and develop your skill set while enhancing
your resume and adding some income to
your pockets. If you thrive in a fast-paced
and fun environment with an emphasis
on great customer service, and look for
rewarding challenges, consider becoming
a part of our team. Most roles are filled
prior to the following academic year, with
postings in February; however, many
opportunities, such as intramural referees
are required at the beginning of each term.
For more information or to apply, please
visit westernmustangs.ca and click on
Employment under the About Us tab.
Aquatics
Instructional Programs
Explore, learn and develop skills while
meeting new people and having fun. Campus
Rec offers many instructional programs to
keep your days and nights active, fun and full
of enjoyment. Through courses and clinics,
certification programs, a wide variety of
dance programming, special interest courses,
squash instruction and lessons, be sure to
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Sports & Recreation
Harley Pasternak, fitness
trainer to celebs like Lady
GaGa and Halle Berry,
graduated from Western
in 1997.
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Western Mustangs &
Intercollegiate Athletics
Varsity Sports
Phone: 519-661-3551 (tryouts, eligibility)
519-661-4077 (season and group tickets)
519-661-3090 (single game tickets)
Email: mustangs@uwo.ca
www.westernmustangs.ca
Colours: Purple, White and Silver
Team Name: Mustangs
Competitive Divisions: Ontario University
Athletics (OUA), Canadian Interuniversity
Sport (CIS)
Varsity Teams
Western has 44 varsity teams that compete in
the OUA and/or CIS.
Women
Badminton
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Ringette
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Synchronized Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Men
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Clubs
2012 Football Season
From men’s lacrosse and cheerleading,
to the dance pack and women’s fast pitch,
Western also offers several clubs which
compete in provincial leagues.
For more information, visit
westernmustangs.ca and click on the Clubs
tab.
The Western Mustangs football team has won
three of the last five Yates Cups and continues
to be a nationally ranked contender in Canadian
Interuniversity Sport. Western plays four regular
season home games, all at TD Waterhouse
Stadium:
Saturday Sept. 8, 1pm
vs. Toronto Varsity Blues
Saturday Sept. 22, 1pm
vs. Windsor Lancers
Saturday, Sept. 29, 1pm
vs. McMaster Marauders Homecoming Game
Saturday Oct. 13, 1pm
vs. Laurier Golden Hawks
Job Opportunities
Intercollegiate Athletics offers a number of
opportunities for Western students
- internships
- paid employment
- volunteer placements
- work-study positions
Visit westernmustangs.ca and click on the
employment tab.
For tickets, visit westernmustangs.ca and click
on the Tickets tab, contact the Western Mustangs
ticket office at 519-661-4077 or order single-game
tickets by phone at 519-661-3090 or in person at
the front desk at the Western Student Recreation
Centre.
Western Fight Song
Western, Western, Western U
College fair and square
Arts and Meds are strong for you
Deny it if you dare.
White and purple colours are
worn by all who know
Just which college is the best
Come and let us show.
That this U is our U and for her we’ll strive to
Do our best to fight with might and mane.
We will always adore her
Our old Alma Mater
Western School of Fame.
When Western U goes marching down the field
We know our team will never ever yield
And though the other team has lots of pep
When they see our team they’ll
Know they’re out of step.
And when the game goes down in history
It’s just another Western victory
Let all our cheers go out for
Western U, Western U
Rah, Rah, Raaaahh.
KINNANY, KINNANY, KANANNY, KANOO
High up, Sky up, Western U.
It’s a HULLABA, HULLABA, HULLABALU
Rickity, Rickity, Rackity Roo
W-E-S-T-E-R-N
WESTERN! WESTERN! WESTERN!
Music: Walter Smither | Lyrics: Margaret Ovens | Arrangement: Don Wright
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Scholarships & Awards
Many scholarships offered by Western
have deadlines at the end of September
and may contain an essay component that
requires some time to compose. Academic
Merit Scholarships require no application,
while Combined Merit Scholarships do
require an application.
Award Search
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/
scholarships_awards/index.html
External Scholarships and
Awards
If you are receiving a scholarship from
an external source that is to be paid directly
to Western, please send proof of the award,
confirming the amount. Fax to: 519-661-2083.
Examples of external scholarships are
www.scholarshipscanada.com, or
www.studentawards.com. Western is not
responsible for the administration and content of
these sites.
Graduate Scholarships and
Bursaries
As one of Canada’s leading research institutions,
Western offers competitive student funding
packages to allow graduate students to focus on
their research and academic development.
Choosing a graduate degree doesn’t have to
mean taking on debt.
See the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.
Combined Academic Merit
Funding
grad.uwo.ca/current_students/funding_opportunities.
htm
Merit Based Scholarships
and Awards
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/
scholarships_awards/incourse_scholarships_
awards.html
Most scholarships, such as admission
scholarships, are awarded based on academic
Awards
merit and do not require an application.
Scholarships and Awards are established
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/
n-Course Scholarships and
and funded by individual donors, corporations,
scholarships_awards/incourse_scholarships_
Awards
Faculties, Departments, and the governing body
awards.html
of Western University. Scholarships and Awards
These are awarded to students based on
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/
a combination of academic merit and one
scholarships_awards/incourse_scholarships_awards. are awarded in the Fall of each year based on the
student’s previous academic performance and
html
or more non-academic requirements, such
current registration. These awards are taxable
In-course Scholarships and Awards are
as participation in extra-curricular activities
income and students are issued T4A’s in February
established and funded by individual donors,
and demonstration of leadership qualities.
for the previous taxation year.
Each award has its own academic criteria and corporations, faculties, departments, and the
governing body of the University. Scholarships and
guidelines.
eed Based Awards
Awards are given out in the fall of each year based
Application Information
on the student’s previous academic performance
See the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.
The deadlines for these awards vary from and current registration.
September 30 to February 28 of each year,
depending on the terms of the award; please
refer to the individual award application
for specific details. Applications can be
downloaded beginning in September by
choosing the appropriate link at www.registrar.
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uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/
incourse_scholarships_awards.html.
Recipients will be chosen and notified
by letter within two months of the award
deadline.
Awards:
• Parents Fund Award
• M.E. (Peggy) Collins Memorial Award
• Rogers Family Award
• Jane Plas International Student Award
• Lisa Gilmer Memorial Award
• Gary W. Weese Award
• Science Students’ Council Impact
Award
For more information, please contact:
Student Financial Services
Office of the Registrar
Rm. 1140 Western Student Services
Bldg. London, Ontario N6A 3K7
Phone: 519-661-2100
Fax: 519-661-2083
Email: bursary@uwo.ca
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Scholarships & Awards
Visit our new Award Search that enables
you to search for awards based on criteria
of your choosing, such as extra-curricular
activities, interests, your program of study,
and more....
Eligibility: Once a student has completed
one year of studies at Western, they become
eligible for In-Course Awards. Eligibility of all
scholarships and awards granted by Western
University are reserved for students registered
at the Main Campus only, unless the provisions
of a particular award state otherwise. Students
must have completed their prescribed academic
program requiring five or more full courses in
the previous year, and currently be registered in
a full-time course load as determined by their
enrolled program. Students who completed their
previous academic year at an affiliate college or
institution other than Western are not eligible.
Student Central
Main Office
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Student Central
Room 1120 Western Student Services Building
Hours of Operation (September-April)
Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri.: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Telephone Helpline: 9am-4pm
Hours are subject to change without notice.
Student Central offers a wide variety of
in-person, online, and telephone services for
current student, future students, and alumni.
The following is a list of the services and
information that you can access in Student
Central.
Access Code
See the Western Access Code section in this guide.
Accommodated Exams
www.registrar.uwo.ca/examinations/
accommodated_exams.html
You must first make an appointment to
arrange academic accommodation with a
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
counsellor. SSD reception is located in Room
4100, Western Student Services Building. Please
note that you must speak to an SSD Counsellor
for each course for which you are registered.
Student Central
Account Balance
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Add/Drop Policies
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/
adddropswap.html
Adding and Dropping of courses takes place
throughout the Academic Year. Various
deadlines are set and are listed in the calendar
portion of this student guide as well as in
the academic calendar under sessional dates:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg7.
html
Main Campus – Add/Drop
In order to add or drop a course after
web registration has ended, students should
obtain signatures from the departments
offering the course(s). Then they should
submit the form to their Faculty Academic
Counsellors before the add or drop deadline.
Please Note: There are financial and
academic/transcript implications to dropping
courses. For more information visit the
Academic Calendar at www.westerncalendar.
uwo.ca/2012/pg7.html.
Brescia University College – Add/
Drop
Phone: 519-858-5151
Email: brescia@uwo.ca
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www.brescia.uwo.ca/
academics/academic_
advising/add_drop.html
Brescia Registrar’s Office
Room 11, Mother St.
James Memorial Building
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday:
8am-4pm
Paper Add/Drop will
run September 13
and 14 in the Brescia
Registrar’s Office.
Hours of Add/Drop
are 9am-3pm.
All Brescia students
must drop off
completed paper
Add/Drop forms
for signature and
processing to the Brescia Registrar’s Office.
By appointment: Monday to Thursday
9:30-11:30am
Huron University College – Add/
Drop
Huron University College, Room W25
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 204
Email: huronasc@uwo.ca
www.huronuc.on.ca/students/service_centre/
academic_counselling
Paper Add/Drop will be held on
September 13 and 14, from 10am-12noon,
and 1-3pm in the Huron Room (at the
Huron Dining Hall).
During the paper Add/Drop registration
period, Huron students must submit their
forms to an Academic Counsellor for final
approval.
King’s University College – Add/
Drop
Phone: 519-433-3491
Email: kings@uwo.ca
For Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Add/Drop
deadlines, go to: www.kings.uwo.ca/
current-students/courses-enrolment/
program-and-course-planning/add-dropcourses. During the off-line registration
period, King’s students must submit their
Add/Drop forms to an Academic Counsellor
for final approval. King’s Academic Dean’s
office contact information: Dante Lenardon
(DL) 104; academic.dean@uwo.ca;
519-433-3491, ext. 4406
Academic Counselling drop-in hours:
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/
courses-enrolment/program-and-courseplanning/academic-advising/academiccounselling-drop-in-hours.
Bus Pass
See Transportation & Travel section in this guide.
Calendars
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Change of
Address
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/updating_
personal_information.html
It is your responsibility to keep your
“Home” address up to date to ensure you
receive all official mail that Western sends
you.
Convocation
See the Graduation section in this guide.
Convocation DVD
See the Graduation section in this guide.
Course Descriptions
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/transcripts.html
Course Descriptions are illustrations of the
courses that are listed in the Undergraduate
Academic Calendar.
We offer a course description service for
Undergraduate Courses only. For Graduate,
Professional, or Faculty of Education course
descriptions, please contact the related
department.
Course descriptions are available at $2.00
per course, or $11.00 per academic year of
courses described. Payment must accompany
your order. Please fax or mail your name,
student number, date of birth, telephone
number where you can be reached, Visa or
MasterCard number with expiry date, the
courses or academic years you would like
the associated descriptions for, and where
they are to be sent. Please also remember
that the request must bear the signature of
the student. Course descriptions may take
up to two weeks to process. You can fax
your request to 519-850-2397, or mail your
request to Western University - Office of the
Registrar, 1120 Western Student Services
Building, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7.
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Course Outlines
link under the Degree Explorer link in the
‘Records’ section.
Examination Conflicts
Current course outlines are on department websites.
Degree Verification
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/exam/conflicts.pdf
Course Registration
Appointment Start Time
Phone: 519-661-2100
student.uwo.ca
You will be e-mailed in June/July when
your course registration appointment start
time is available for Fall/Winter studies. For
details on your appointment start time, sign
into your Student Center and click on the
box on the right entitled Enrollment Dates.
Students receive registration appointment
times according to their year of study,
priority being given to upper year students in
descending order. Course priorities are lifted
allowing more access in July.
Degree Services
Detailed Statement of
Account
To access your tuition fee bill, log
into student.uwo.ca and select ‘Detailed
Statement of Account.’ You will be able
to view your account balance, installment
options and tuition payment details five
business days after enrolling in courses.
Diplomas
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/diplomas.html
Diplomas are retained in the Office of the
Registrar for two years after Convocation.
If you did not attend Convocation, your
diploma can be picked up in person from
Student Central, Room 1120 WSS beginning
3 business days after your convocation
ceremony.
If you are unable to obtain your diploma
in person, then you can request your
diploma to be mailed to you by visiting
studentservices.uwo.ca, under the ‘myPast’
section.
Diploma Replacements
If your diploma has been lost, damaged
or destroyed a replacement diploma can be
reproduced. In order to obtain a replacement
diploma:
• visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.
cfm/student-records/diplomas to
download the Diploma Replacement
Form
• or visit www.convocation.uwo.ca
The cost of a replacement Diploma is
$50.00 (There is an additional fee of $25 for
mailing within Canada and $50 for mailing
outside of Canada), which may be paid
by cheque or money order payable to The
University of Western Ontario, or by Visa or
MasterCard. Printing may take up to 6 weeks
from receipt of request.
Diploma Authentication
Phone: 519-661-2100
Examination Schedule
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/examinations/exam_schedule.
html
For preliminary examination schedules
there may be changes. Do NOT make travel
plans based on a preliminary schedule.
Facebook, Student Central
www.facebook.com/UWOSCentral
For information on important upcoming
dates, available services, and other useful
information, check out Student Central
on Facebook at ‘Student Central at The
University of Western Ontario’.
Fees
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Final First Semester Exams
Check studentservices.uwo.ca site under ‘myPresent’
Financial Aid Appointments
Phone: 519-661-2100
studentservices.uwo.ca
Financial Aid appointments are booked
on line. Login to your Student Services,
and select ‘myPresent’, ‘Financial Aid
Counselling’, and ‘Book Appointment’.
Students can only book one appointment in a
7 day cycle.
Student Central provides a service in
which you can have your Western diploma
authenticated for a third party. The cost is
$6.00.
GPA Conversion Scale
Directory Removal
Please note that Western uses a numeric
grading scale on transcripts and academic
records as detailed in the Academic Calendar.
To convert your Western average into
a GPA using the OMSAS scale, please visit
the OMSAS website for the most up-to-date
Undergraduate Grading System Conversion
Table. Once on the OMSAS website, follow
studentservices.uwo.ca
This service enables students to notify the
Office of the Registrar that they wish to be
excluded from the online Western directory
listing that provides email addresses.
www.ouac.on.ca/omsas
www.wes.org
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Student Central
The Office of the Registrar offers a number
of Degree Services that allow students
to better evaluate the modules they are
interested in and their progress throughout
their degree. The following is a list of the
services available, as well as information on
who can use them and what they will help
you do. If you have questions about the
results please see your Academic Counsellor.
Degree Audit
Who is it for? Certain students currently
enrolled in modules.
What does it do? Allows users to audit
progress in their current degree.
How do I access it? The degree audit
service is available only to current students.
Therefore, you are required to login to the
Student Services website to access it. Eligible
students will be able to see the Degree Audit
See Official Western Letters in this section.
A student who is scheduled to write more
than two examinations in any 23-hour period
may request alternative arrangements through
the office of the Dean of their faculty.
A student who is scheduled to write two
examinations concurrently must notify the
Registrar so that arrangements may be made
for both examinations to be written in the
Examination Conflict Room in a sequence
established by the Registrar. A student
scheduled to write an examination that
conflicts with a holy day of that student’s
religion which prohibits such activity should
seek accommodation under the terms of the
policy on religious holidays.
Student Central
Continued from previous page.
Intent to Register
these steps:
1. Calculate your overall average for courses
taken in a particular year or degree.
OR
Use your course final averages for
individual courses as needed.
2. Use COLUMN 3 of the Ontario Medical
School Application Service (OMSAS) scale
to find your average.
3. Read across the OMSAS conversion table
to the OMSAS value column and obtain
the GPA value
If you require your Western course grades
and/or degree qualifications verified for
another educational institution, please visit
The World Education Service (WES) for more
information.
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/intent_
to_register.html
Grade Appeals
See the Academic Information section in this guide.
Grades
Phone: 519-661-2100
student.uwo.ca
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/grades.html
STUDENT CENTRAL
Sign in to Student Center to view your
final grades as they become available.
Note: During certain times of the year,
grades are suppressed.
More information is available on the
Grade Report page and Posted Grades page
in Student Center.
Graduation
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.convocation.uwo.ca
See the Graduation section in this guide
Returning in September 2013?
Undergraduate students must complete
the Intent to Register process by Feburary/
March 2013 to be permitted access to course
selection during fall/winter registration
through the Student Center. Most students
will complete the Intent to Register process
using the online service. For students unable
to complete the Intent to Register process
online, please see your Faculty for a paper
form.
How to launch the Online Intent to
Register Service:
Log into studentservices.uwo.ca
Click on ‘myPossibilities’
Click on ‘Intent to Register’
Interest Free Status
Phone: 519-661-2100
https://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/
documents/forms/tcont003388.pdf
This form is for students currently
studying full-time and who are not receiving
OSAP for the current period of study. They
are also available at Student Central. You
must visit Student Central to have your form
completed.
Interest Relief
Phone: 1-877-672-7411
https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/
PRD003208.html
If you are a graduate and are having
trouble repaying your OSAP, there are
options available to you.
Late Registration Fees
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_
refunds/online_tuition_account.html
Late registration fees are charged when
students fail to select courses during the
designated web registration period and
manual intervention is required.
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Full-Time Canadian student = $145.00
Part-Time Canadian student = $72.50
* Late registration fees are subject to change.
Please refer to www.registrar.uwo.ca for updated
information.
Letter of Permission
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/letter_of_
permission.html
A Letter of Permission is a document that
enables a Western undergraduate to enroll in one
or more specific courses at another University
without having to apply for formal admission
to the other institution. Upon completion, the
courses are transferred to the student’s record at
Western.
Students in degree programs at Western
University may take courses at other accredited
universities for transfer credits provided the
Faculty in which they are currently registered
approves such courses in advance.
The approval is subject to individual Faculty/
Department regulations and is granted in the
form of a Letter of Permission (issued by the
Registrar’s Office).
To obtain a Letter of Permission, please
apply at your faculty counselling office as early
as possible and at least one month prior to the
commencement of classes at the other institution.
Letters of Permission may take up to 3 weeks
to process from the time they are received at the
Registrar’s Office (signed and approved by both
Department and Faculty) and the three week time
frame will be enforced during the peak period
of March 15 until August 31. The application
form for a Letter of Permission is available at your
Academic Counselling Office. Fall/Winter Letter
of Permission forms will not be processed before
May 15 unless there are mitigating circumstances.
Lost and Found
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.
Name Change
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/updating_
personal_information.html
A student wishing to change his/her name
for the purposes of their student record has two
options as set out within University Regulations.
These two options are outlined below.
A student wishing to change his/her name for
use within the Division of Human Resources or
Alumni Relations & Development must contact
these areas separately.
1. Requests to Change Students’ Names on
Academic Records:
Students who wish to change their name
used for official registration purposes are
required to provide 2 pieces of acceptable
documentation including photo identification
reflecting the change request. The name will
appear on all official academic records,
unless otherwise specified.
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2. Request to Change Students’ Names on
Degree Diplomas:
Students who wish to include a variation
of their complete name for the purpose
of their printed degree are required
to complete a form located at www.
registrar.uwo.ca. The name variation for
the printed degree will be retained as part
of the student’s permanent record and
displayed separately on official transcripts
with the degree conferral information.
must be indicated on form)
If the letter you require is not listed
here please contact Student Central at
519-661-2100 for assistance.
What can’t we put on a letter?
• Student grades (please order a
transcript)
• List of courses taken (exceptions made
for Nursing students)
OSAP
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/official_
western_letters.html
See Resetting a Forgotten Password in this section.
An Official Western Letter is a document
prepared and sealed by the Registrar’s Office
used for various purposes. Letters may be
ordered by fax or through Student Central,
Room 1120, WSS. Certain letters may also be
ordered online through your Student Center
student.uwo.ca. Official Western Letters
are considered confidential documents and
therefore, cannot be ordered or released to
anyone but the student unless authorized by
the student to do so. Cost: $12.00 per letter.
Fax and courier fees extra. Payment must be
received prior to the letter being produced.
*Please note that requests made by telephone
or email will not be accepted
What can Official Western Letters be
used for?
• Proof of current or past enrollment
• Verification of a degree
• Verification of upcoming graduation
• Courses taken extra to a degree (QECO
letters for teachers)
• Statement of current fees or past fees
paid
• Visa letters (for international students,
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Password Replacement
Payment of Fees
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Photo ID
See Western ONECard in this section.
PIN Retrieval
See Western Access Code in this section.
Privacy Policy
See Safety and Security section in this guide.
Refunds
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Registering for Courses
Phone: 519-661-2100
student.uwo.ca
1. Log in to Student Center: student.uwo.ca
2. Check for your course registration start time
Release of Information
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/general_information/release_of_
information.html
The privacy of your personal information
is important to us. Due to privacy legislation
we will not release personal information
about you unless authorized by you to do
so. To give a third party (parents/spouse/
friends) the ability to access information or a
service on your behalf, log into your Student
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Student Central
Official Western Letters
under ‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right hand
menu
3. Click on ‘Add a class’ (add classes)
4. Enter the class number or use ‘search for
a class’ to find a class by subject and/or
catalogue number
5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorial
components if necessary.
6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to Enrollment
Shopping Cart
7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 of 3’ to confirm
8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’
9. Review the results
10. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)
For Summer sessions, students must term activate
prior to registering for classes.
Summer Activation
When? Late February - Mid July.
How? Log on to studentservices.uwo.ca to
declare your intention to enroll in summer
classes by clicking on ‘Summer Activation.’
Please allow up to 72 hours for web registration
to become available to you through your
Student Center.
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Center using your Western username
and password and select the ‘Release of
Information’ link under ‘Self Service’ ‘Student Center.’ From here you can specify
the individual to whom you wish to give
access and the specific access that you wish
to assign to this individual.
Requests for Relief
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg112.html.
See Academic Information section in this guide.
Resetting a Forgotten
Password
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.html
STUDENT CENTRAL
For in-person inquiries, visit ITS in the
Support Services Building.
SIN – Social Insurance
Number Replacement Card
Student Center
Phone: 1-800-622-6232
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Dominion Public Building
457 Richmond St., London, Ontario
Student Center is a service that provides
access to your academic record, allows
you to change your address, and lets you
view your personal timetable at anytime
throughout the year. This service also allows
you to register for courses during certain
times of the year. Student Center operates
separately from the main Registrar website.
A Social Insurance Number card is
required identification for in-person OSAP
inquiries.
Applying at a Service Canada Centre
Service Canada has made it easy for you
to apply for a Social Insurance Number
(SIN), to replace your card, or to amend
your SIN record.
Simply gather the documents you need
and take them to your nearest Service
Canada Centre. If your application and
documents are in order, you will get a
Social Insurance Number in one visit and
receive your card within 10 business days.
By applying in person at a Service Canada
Centre, you won’t have to send your
personal documents in the mail.
Applying by Mail
If you need to apply by mail, please follow
these steps:
1. Download an application form from the
website, or order the form by phone at
1-800-206-7218. Select Option “3”.
2. Send your completed application,
original documents and payment, if
required to:
Service Canada
Social Insurance Registration Office
P.O. Box 7000, Bathurst, New
Brunswick
E2A 4T1
Student Card
See Western ONECard in this section.
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student.uwo.ca
Tax Receipts
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Third Party Forms
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/third_party_
forms.html
Any form that must be completed and sealed
by the Registrar’s Office to validate registration
or degree confirmation can be submitted to
Student Central in person, by mail, or fax.
Note: CPP cannot be faxed.
Such forms may include:
• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) - no FAX
• Canadian Scholarship Trust Heritage
• USC Education Savings Plans
Cost: $12.00 per form. Payment must be
received prior to the form being completed.
Note: There is no charge for completion of CPP
forms.
Timetables
www.registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/timetables.
html
To locate the schedule of classes available
for a variety of terms for Undergraduate,
Continuing Studies, and the Faculty of
Education pre-service students, please follow
the link provided.
Transcripts
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_records/transcripts.html
$12.00 per copy
Payment must accompany all requests prior
to processing. Transcripts are processed in 4 to 5
business days (does not include mailing time).
How to order transcripts
You can order transcripts in person, by
mail, by fax or online. Transcript orders are
not accepted over the phone as an official
signature from the student is required. To
order by fax or by mail, fill out the order form
found at the website listed above. To order in
person, please visit Student Central, Room
1120, WSS. Once ordered, transcripts will
be sent by Canada Post to their destination,
unless courier services or faxing is indicated.
Online ordering of Transcripts (Web
Express Transcript Ordering Services)
If you would like to order transcripts
online, please visit studentservices.uwo.
ca. Once you have logged onto the system,
select ‘myPast,’ followed by ‘order a transcript.’
Please note that fax and courier service is
NOT available through online ordering. There
are no holds on online transcripts and the
customers who use the online service will
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Redesigned Western ONECard
A new Western ONECard
design will be rolled out for the
fall semester.
In keeping with Western’s
new branding, the Office of
the Registrar is pleased to
announce the redesign of
the Western ONECard. This
amazing new design was
created by the Student Services
team. All new students starting
at Western in September 2012
will receive a Western ONECard
with the new design.
The existing Western ONECard
design will remain in circulation
- and cards with the existing
design will not be exchanged
for cards with the new design at
this time.
While the look of the card
is changing, there are no
changes to the functionality
of the Western ONECard.
Tuition
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.
Twitter, Student Central
www.twitter.com/UWOSCentral
For information on important upcoming
dates, updates on available services, and
other useful information, follow Student
Central on Twitter at ‘UWOSCentral’.
UHIP
See the Health and Wellness section in this guide.
Visiting Students
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/course_enrollment/visiting_
students.html
Visiting Students are students who are
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ONECard is used to access
the library, Campus Recreation,
labs, and other secure areas.
Finally, along with your bus pass,
the Western ONECard gives
full-time students full access to
London Transit services.
admitted to Western to take courses for
transfer to a degree program at another
university. If you have questions about your
admissibility, email contact@uwo.ca or
call 519-661-2100 before you submit an
application.
Visiting Students are Western students for
the duration of the session in which they are
registered. As a Visiting Student, you have full
access to all USC student services, resources
and facilities, including the libraries, athletic
facilities and health services.
Visiting Students must be in good standing
at their home University. They may not be on
probation, suspended or expelled. Transcripts
and TOEFL results are not normally required;
however, you may be required to present
a transcript to an academic department to
verify your prerequisite course background.
Western ONECard
Western Access Code
Phone: 519-661-2100
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/GetPinInfo.
cfm
Formerly known as PIN. For in-person
inquiries, visit Student Central.
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receive an email confirming their online
request if there were no problems.
To confirm receipt of a transcript request,
you may contact the Helpline at 519-6612100 during regular business hours. To check
the status of your order, sign into the Student
Center website at student.uwo.ca and select
‘Official Transcripts’ (under the ‘Academics’
section).
The Western ONECard
continues to serve as your
official identification on campus
(e.g. for exams). You can
add money to it for use at a
variety of eateries on and off
campus, including at campus
vending machines. The Western
Phone: 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/general_information/
western_onecard.html
Your Western ONECard works for you
in many ways, including (but not limited to)
the following: Gym Access; Bus Pass; Library
Card; Meal Plan; Building Access; Voting Info
and Discounts at Greyhound.
A Western ONECard is issued to every
student when they first come to Western
University. Students are to keep their
Western ONECard for the duration of their
studies and the card is to be used only by
the person to whom it is issued. There is a
$26 fee charged to replace a lost or damaged
Western ONECard. To obtain your Western
ONECard, please bring a valid piece of
government issued photo ID to Student
Central, located in room 1120, Western
Student Services Building.
If you lose your Western ONECard that
has a meal plan on it, report it as lost to any
cashier on campus or to Student Central
and it will immediately be deactivated. You
are responsible for all transactions or loss of
funds prior to deactivation. If you find your
card after it has been deactivated, you must
have it reactivated at the Meal Plan office
located at Centre Spot in the UCC.
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Transportation & Travel
Airbus, Aboutown
Phone: 519-663-2244
www.aboutownairbus.ca | 17 York Street
Provides transportation to the Toronto
Airport/YYZ or Detroit Airport/DTW.
Airbus, Robert Q
Phone: 519-673-6804
www.robertq.com | 105 Wharncliffe Rd. South
Provides transportation to the Toronto
Airport/YYZ or Detroit Airport/DTW.
Airport
Phone: 519-452-4015 | www.londonairport.on.ca
London International Airport/YXU (follow
Oxford Street eastward).
Bicycle Paths
www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Transportation/bikepage.htm
The City of London supports bicycling
as an active way to enjoy the many special
features London and Western has to offer
either as a recreational pastime or as an
alternative means of transportation.
Bus
transportation &
travel
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Phone: 1-800-661-8747
www.greyhound.ca | 101 York Street
On campus, tickets can be purchased at
the InfoSource, UCC, 519-434-3250.
Bus Pass
Phone: 519-661-3722
www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass
Pick-up in the new UCC Lounge during
the following times:
August 31: 9am-5pm
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September 1 to 3: 10am-4pm
September 4 to 7: 9am-5pm
After these days the bus pass can be picked
up at InfoSource Mon. to Thurs. 9am-9pm
and Fri. 9am-5pm. Graduate Students see
LTC section below for pick-up.
This program is designed to provide
unlimited bus transportation for all full-time
undergraduates at Western. The program
is effective from September 1 through
August 31 annually. Both the bus pass and
your Western ONEcard must be presented
to the driver as you board the bus. The
pass allows unlimited rides, all bus stop
locations, all hours of operation, seven
days a week, including holidays, on all
regularly scheduled LTC bus routes. To
pick up the USC bus pass you need your
Western ONEcard.
Lost Card: Lost cards can be replaced
at the InfoSource, main floor of the
University Community Centre. There is
a $25 fee for the replacement of a bus pass.
Returned passes can be found at InfoSource
or Student Central.
ISIC Card
See the Shops and Services section in this guide.
Late Night Busing Program
www.westernusc.ca
The USC is now providing students with a
Late-Night Busing Program. The service will
operate on three different routes on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights from 12am-3am.
The service can be accessed by students by
showing the applicable stickers that they will
receive when they pick-up their bus pass.
part-time students will be accommodated as
well.
London Transit Commission
(LTC)
Phone: 519-451-1347 | www.ltconline.ca
London is served by an extensive bus
network with regular access to the University.
Timetables and maps are available at
InfoSource (UCC, see map) and online. Your
bus pass is included in your student fee (see
Bus Pass above for more information). Any
inquiries should be directed to the USC
InfoSource at 519-661-3722. For more
information on a Graduate Student (SOGS)
pass please call 519-661-3394, www.uwo.
ca/sogs or pick up your pass in Room 260,
SOGS UCC.
Parking
See the Parking section in this guide.
Purple Bikes
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/
parking-transportation/student-transit-information
This bus is free to all Western students.
For a current schedule of stops, please visit
the website above.
Shuttle Bus, Loblaws
Phone: 519-674-6111 | 1740 Richmond Street North
Provides free transportation to Masonville/
Loblaws on Saturdays. Pick-ups every
Saturday at Alumni House, Elgin Hall,
Essex Hall, London Hall and Bayfield Hall
between 1pm-2pm; and drop-offs at the same
locations between 2pm-3pm.
Shuttle Bus, USC Exam
Service
Phone: 519-661-3722 | Email: usc.info@uwo.ca
During the December 2012 and April
2013 exams the University Students’ Council
will be providing students with a late night
Shuttle Service for those who plan to study
late at night at Weldon and Taylor Libraries.
Shuttle buses will be departing from the
Natural Science Building and from Oxford
Drive (in front of the UCC). The hours of
service will be from 11:55pm-2:30am. For
complete details please visit the USC website
at: www.usc.uwo.ca
Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall
www.whiteoaksmall.ca/usr/media/uwo_sched.pdf
Taxi
AboutTown Taxi:...................... 519-432-2222
Checker Limousine &
Airport Services:....................... 519-659-0400
London Taxi:............................ 519-657-1111
U-NEED-A-CAB:..................... 519-438-2121
Train
Phone: 1-888-842-7245 | www.viarail.ca
On campus, tickets can be purchased at
Travel Cuts, UCC, 519-661-4070.
Windermere Manor
Phone: 519-858-1414 | www.windermeremanor.com
Need a place to stay that is close to
campus? The Windermere Manor offers 48
fully appointed and tastefully decorated
executive suites and guest rooms. Though
set in the classic elegance and intimate
charm of a memorable country inn of a
bygone era, Windermere provides all the
conveniences a modern business or leisure
traveller demands. Walking distance to
Western University with free parking for all
Windermere guests.
See the Green Initiatives section in this guide.
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volunteer & clubs
Volunteer & Clubs
94.9 CHRW – Radio Western
Clubs
Gazette
See the Media on Campus section in this guide.
Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.ca
www.westernclubs.ca
See the Media on Campus section in this guide.
Alternative Spring Break
asb.uwo.ca
Western offers students the opportunity
to participate in a service-learning experience
during Reading Week each year. Since 2003,
hundreds of students from all faculties have
travelled to places like Louisiana, the Dominican
Republic, Costa Rica and Winnipeg to engage in
community development projects. The program
aims to connect students’ academic learning
with real-world issues and enhance their sense of
civic engagement.
Clubs Week: September 17 - 21, 2012
Getting involved with Western’s Clubs
Community is a great opportunity to get the
most out of your Student Experience. Joining a
club opens up many opportunities and allows
for a balance between academic life and extracurricular activities. With nearly 200 clubs to
choose from, there is something for everyone!
Elections
See the Leadership section in this guide.
EnviroWestern, USC
Email: usc.environment@uwo.ca
Envirowestern.ca
EnviroWestern is the student answer to
environmental issues, providing both action and
advocacy for issues important to students, as
well as numerous opportunities to get involved.
Check out the website listed above for more
information on how to get involved with the
range of projects undertaken each year.
Faculty Students’ Councils,
Clubs and Associations
Visit your Faculty or School’s website to find
out about how to get involved with different
Councils, Clubs and Associations at the Faculty
level. It’s a great way to get involved. If you go
to www.westernu.ca and click on ‘Faculties’
on the right hand menu, it will link you to all
the Faculties and Schools at Western.
Interfraternity Council,
Westerm
www.uwofraternities.com
This is the body that helps organize and
maintain the fraternities and the exciting
dynamic they provide in addition to your
student experience. Looking for valuable
connections to your field of study or future
career, or to expand on your social or athletic
experience? Find us on the Concrete beach
after O-Week and introduce yourself!
International Income Tax
Preparation (IITP) Volunteers
www.iesc.uwo.ca/iitp
IITP volunteers are Western students
whose role is to assist international students
(individually or in small groups) and
their spouses/partners with completing
their Canadian Income Tax forms during
the Income Tax Clinic held in March. In
addition to enhancing their cross-cultural
communication skills, IITP volunteers can
benefit from learning how to file their own
taxes and become familiar with international
student tax issues. Training and Volunteer
Certificates are provided by Canada Revenue
Agency. For more information, please contact
iesc@uwo.ca, or visit us at the International
and Exchange Student Centre in Room 2120,
WSS. Please visit our website in December for
information on IITP volunteer recruitment for
Spring 2013.
International Peer
Connection (IPC)
www.iesc.uwo.ca/peer
The IPC program connects new
international (graduate, undergraduate, and
exchange) students with current Western
students called Peer Guides. Peer Guides are
familiar with the Western campus and have
had a variety of international and intercultural
experiences of their own. Peer Guides act as
guides, resource people, cultural interpreters
and friendly supports to new international
students during their transition to Western
and Canada. Volunteering as a Peer Guide
is an opportunity to enhance intercultural,
leadership and helping skills as well as to
develop international friendships. For more
information, please contact iesc@uwo.ca,
or visit us at the International and Exchange
Student Centre in Room 2120, WSS. Please
visit our website (www.iesc.uwo.ca/peer)
in early 2013 for information on Peer Guide
recruitment for 2013-2014.
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volunteer & clubs
Volunteer & Clubs
Let’s Talk Science Off to Western
Sport Clubs
www.letstalkscience.ca/uwo
Middlesex College room 11
www.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/otw
wwww.westernmustangs.ca
Off to Western events are hosted in August
by Alumni Western, in select hometowns that
send first year students off to Western in the
fall. Current students and new graduates are
Hometown Volunteers and speak to incoming
first year students about their student
experience at Western including O-Week,
living in residence, academics and social life.
Campus Recreation currently facilitates
17 student sport clubs, including various
martial arts, triathlon, synchronized
swimming, and more. A Campus Recreation
sport club is a sanctioned organization,
established by students, that provides an
opportunity for all Campus Recreation
members to participate in a specific sport
or physical activity. Involvement in a sport
club is strictly voluntary; they are designed
to enhance the University experience.
Sport clubs may emphasize any or all of
the following: socialization, instruction
and skill development, student leadership
development, and competition.
Let’s Talk Science volunteers get paired
with teachers in the community and visit
classrooms to do hands-on science activities
with students; guide field trips and laboratory
tours; provide science fair mentoring and
judging; offer organized workshops in fields
like biotechnology and physics; engage
students in bona fide scientific research; give
whole-school workshops and presentations;
and give workshops at museums or
community events!
Leadership and Mentorship
Program (LAMP)
See the Leadership section in this guide.
McIntosh Gallery Email: mcintoshgallery@uwo.ca
A unique opportunity to engage with the
visual arts. Research the collection or get
involved with the McIntosh’s many special
projects and events. Volunteer and part-time,
paid work-study positions available.
Orientation Week
www.westernusc.ca
Email: usc.oweek@uwo.ca.
Orientation Week is one of the most
important programs the USC provides for
the students at Western. Not only does the
program help welcome the incoming class
of first year students, it also provides 800
volunteer positions for upper year students.
Each Orientation leader (Soph) is chosen
through a selection process from a pool of
1500 applicants. There are five different
types of Soph positions available: Residence
Sophs, Charity Sophs, Faculty Sophs, USC
Team Sophs, and Affiliated College Sophs.
Leadership positions are also available, such as
being the Head Soph of a team, or a member
of Orientation Staff that works directly with
the Orientation Coordinator in planning the
week.
SERT – Student Emergency
Response Team
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.
Society of Off-Campus
Students (SOCS)
See the Leadership section in this guide.
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University Students’ Council
(USC)
www.westernusc.ca
Room 340, UCC
As Canada’s largest student union, the
USC is committed to making your University
experience enriching, exciting, and enjoyable.
In addition to programming events and
managing University Community Centre
operations, the USC lobbies all levels of
government to ensure that your education
is affordable, accessible, and of the highest
quality both socially and academically. You
can get involved by becoming a representative
on the council, working on committees,
volunteering at our media outlets, or
coordinating numerous USC projects like
Theatre Western, Cultural Caravan, Charity
Ball, and more! The USC publishes Canada’s
only daily student newspaper, The Gazette,
and operates 94.9 CHRW, an award-winning
radio station. The USC also provides a variety
of services including a bus pass, student health
plan, food bank, and student groups like
Pride Western, the Women’s Issues Network,
EnviroWestern, and over 180 clubs.
Commissioners are the foundation of your
University Students’ Council. They oversee
major USC events such as awareness weeks
and campus-wide campaigns. Applications for
all Commissioner positions will be available in
February at the USC Office in the UCC Room
340. Unfilled Commissioner positions will reopen in September. Visit www.usc.uwo.ca to
see which ones you can still apply for.
The University Students’ Council is
comprised of many committees, each of
which serves a specific function. Many USC
committees include at least one student-atlarge position. Applications for committee
positions will be available in September at the
USC office. To find out more about a specific
committee or how to apply, visit the USC
website.
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volunteer & clubs
USC Clubs
Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@
uwo.ca
www.westernclubs.ca
Every year there
are more than 19,500
members involved with
University Students’
Council clubs, and with
more than 180 clubs to
choose from, you’ll soon
see why! Joining a club
is an easy way to connect
with people who share
similar goals and interests.
Each club is run by
students, for students.
The clubs system has
something for everyone,
whether your interest
is political, cultural, or
recreational. Sign up during
Clubs Week in September
and January in the UCC
Atrium, or start your own
club! For more information, visit the website
or email above.
Volunteers In Progress (VIP)
www.sdc.uwo.ca/vip
Each year more than 100 volunteers
participate in the VIP program by
volunteering as English Conversation
Leaders, Learning Skills Assistants,
Marketing and Promotion Assistants,
SDC Office Assistants, IESC Activity
Coordinators, IESC Newsletter Assistant
Editors, Peer Mentors, VIP Student
Coordinators, IEP Administrative Assistants,
etc. Created by Western students in 1983,
the program was designed to complement
students’ academic life by providing them
with an opportunity to gain career-related
skills and experience.
Western Foot Patrol
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.
Western Serves
westernserves.uwo.ca
Western Serves is a one-day community
service learning program offered by The
Student Success Centre designed to increase
participants’ social awareness and knowledge
of volunteer opportunities in the London
community. Students, faculty and staff
participate together in meaningful service
experiences at a variety of community
agencies, including the Boys & Girls Club
and ReForest London. Western Serves takes
place annually in September.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Western’s Volunteer Program
(WVP)
Phone: 519-661-3559
wvp.uwo.ca
The Student Success Centre designed
Western’s Volunteer Program (WVP) to provide
Western students with practical experience
and the opportunity to enhance their civic
responsibility while addressing campus
community needs. Through WVP, students are
given the opportunity to work on a volunteer
basis under the guidance of a supervisor from
Western or an affiliated institution. These
supervisors include faculty and staff who are
willing to mentor committed Western students
throughout the year for 3-10 hours a week.
Check out the website, or drop by Room 210,
UCC.
Writing Support Centre
Peer Tutor Program
www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/index.html?peer_tutoring
The Writing Support Centre’s volunteer
writing tutors offer feedback on student
writing. For more information visit the
Services to Help you Succeed section.
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Western Buildings
Student Central, Room 1120 WSS
More information about all the items below can be found in the Student Central and Fees &
Financial Aid sections in this guide or at www.registrar.uwo.ca
In-Person Services
Telephone Helpline
Online Services
student.uwo.ca
Respond to questions about admissions,
Services
WESTERN BUILDINGS
Registration
View Final Grades
Class Schedules
Apply to Graduate
Address Change
Tuition Account Balance
T2202A Tuition Tax Receipt
studentservices.uwo.ca
Transcript Request
Exam Schedules
Apply for OSAP, Bursaries, Workstudy
Book Financial Aid Appointment
To view sessional dates and online
publications, go to
westerncalendar.uwo.ca
OSAP, financial aid, scholarships,
tuition, registration, graduation
and more
Western ONECard
Transcript, Official Western Letter and
Course Description Requests
Tuition Payments
Refund Cheques
Third Party Forms
Diploma Pickup and Replacement
Request
Letters of Permission
Name Changes
Interest Relief Forms
Emergency Financial Aid Appointments
Graduation Application and Deferrals
T4A replacement requests
519-661-2100
Course Registration Help
Student Center Assistance
Refund Requests
T4A replacement requests
OSAP Information
Financial Aid Information
Transcript and Official Western Letter
Ordering Information
Graduation Information
Admissions Information
Locations for areas in the Western Student Services Building wss.uwo.ca
First Floor:
Third Floor:
Student Central – Room 1120
Student Financial Aid – Office of the Registrar,
Room 1100
Experiential Learning, 3100
Office of the Ombudsperson, 3135
Undergraduate Admissions, 3140
Undergraduate Recruitment, 3140
Services; Reception Room 4111
Writing Support Centre – Student Development
Services; Reception Rm. 4112
Psychological Services – Student Development
Services; Reception, Room 4112
Fourth Floor:
UCC, Second Floor:
Second Floor:
Examination Services (including Distance Studies)
– Office of the Registrar, 2140
International and Exchange Student Centre – 2120
Indigenous Services – Student Development
Centre, Reception Room 2100C
Students with Disabilities – Student Development
Services, Reception Room 4111
Learning Skills Services – Student Development
Student Success Centre – Room 210
Building Short Forms
(as scheduled in the timetable)
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Short Form
Building Name
Short Form
Building Name
3M Ctr
3M Center
NCB
North Campus Building
AH
Alumni Hall
NSC
Natural Sciences Centre
B&GS
Biological and Geological Science
PAB
Physics and Astronomy Building
BUC
Brescia University College
SEB
Spencer Engineering Building
CHB
Chemistry Building
SH
Somerville House
DSB
Dental Science Buildings
SSC
Social Science Centre
EC
Elborn College (Entrance recommended
through south doors)
STaB
Staging Building
STvH
Stevenson Hall
STPS
St. Peter’s Seminary
SSB
Support Services Building
TC
Talbot College
ElHR
Elgin Hall Residence
HSA
Health Sciences Addition
HSB
Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences
Building HUC
Huron University College
TH
Thames Hall
IVEY
Ivey Business School
UC
University College
KUC
King’s University College
UCC
University Community Centre
LwH
Lawson Hall
WSS
Western Student Services Building
MB
Music Building
VAC
John Labatt Visual Arts Centre MC
Middlesex College
WSC
Western Science Centre (Paterson Building)
MSB
Medical Science Building
WSRC
Western Student Recreation Centre
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
University-Speak
A Guide for Parents and Students
University is an exciting time for Students and their Parents, but it can also be a sometimes daunting
experience. The sheer size of the campus and the number of people working and studying here may make
the school seem like its own town and, like any town, it has its own character,
rituals, and even language. This guide is intended to help you familiarize
yourself with some of the terminology, the “University-Speak,” that you may
encounter at Western. Understanding some of the jargon and expressions
used around you is one of the best steps to feeling “at home.”
Of the more than 260,000
Western alumni worldwide,
approximately 35,000 call
London home.
DEFINITION
TERM
DEFINITION
Alumni
Ironically, the first word in our Guide describes what you
will be once you have finished University. Alumni is plural;
Alumnus is singular and refers to a former student of a
specific school, College, or University.
O-Week
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees are supplementary costs that are in addition
to a principle fee (i.e. an Ancillary Fee may be required for
special access to recreational facilities).
Bursary
A Bursary is a non-repayable grant usually awarded to
students based on financial need.
O-Week is Orientation Week—that week at the beginning
of the school year designed to ease transition into life at
Western. A variety of programs are scheduled to encourage
new students to meet other students, familiarize themselves
with the campus, and become comfortable with their new
“home.” “Shinerama” (a cystic fibrosis fundraiser) and the
“Terry Fox Run” (part of the “Marathon of Hope” event in
support of cancer research) are two of the O-Week programs.
Post-Degree
Convocation
Convocation means a group of people gathered for a
ceremony (i.e. Graduation).
Post-Degree refers to that time after a Degree (i.e.
Bachelor’s Degree) has been earned. Post-Degree
Diploma Programs occur after the first Degree and are
often designed to complement an Undergraduate Degree.
Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
From Latin meaning “course of life.” Like a résumé, a
CV or “vita” is a summary of your skills, experience, and
education. It is quite detailed and is often longer than
2 pages. CVs are the documents required to apply for
Graduate School, scientific research, and academic
positions.
Postgraduate
A Postgraduate is a Student who has obtained a degree
from a University and is pursuing studies for a more
advanced qualification. A Postgraduate Program is a
program available to students who have graduated and
earned a first Degree (i.e. Bachelor’s Degree).
Frosh
Frosh is a gender-less short-form for “Freshmen” and refers
to new or first-year students.
SERT
Graduate
A Graduate is a student who has earned a degree.
Graduate School refers to a division of the University which
offers courses leading to degrees more advanced than the
Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Master’s Degree, PhD Degree).
SERT (Student Emergency Response Team) is a team
of Western students brought together by their shared desire
to help other people (i.e. in case of emergency and first-aid
situations).
Sophs
Sophs or Sophomores are upper-year students
Term
Term refers to a set duration of time during which classes
take place. For example, in the Fall Term, “First Term”
Courses run from September until December; in the Winter
Term, “Second Term” Courses run from January until
April. Specific dates for each Term can be found in the
Student Guide or on the Registrar’s Website (www.
registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm)
Transcript
A Transcript is a copy of a student’s academic record
that indicates dates, courses, grades, etc. certified by the
Registrar with the Western seal.
Undergraduate
An Undergraduate is a University student who has not
earned a first or Undergraduate Degree (i.e. Bachelor’s
Degree). Undergraduate Studies refer to those studies
that occur prior to earning/finishing a first/Undergraduate
Degree.
Varsity Teams
Varsity Teams are the principal athletic teams that
represent Western and compete against the principal athletic
teams from other Universities.
Work Study
Work Study is a part-time employment program which
allows students to work on campus in flexible environments
through Fall and Winter terms. To qualify for Work Study,
students must be Canadian citizens, have a 60% (or more)
course loads, and demonstrate financial need.
Intent to
Register
First-year students must complete their Intent to
Register by February/March of their first year of studies.
This document indicates their intention to return to
Western in September for a second year and declares
their intended area of study.
Internship
Internships are offered in different programs at different
stages of a student’s academic career. If you participate in one
of these programs, you are an Intern. An Intern is a person
who works as an apprentice or trainee in an occupation or
profession to gain practical experience. An Internship is an
official or formal program that provides practical experience for
beginners in an occupation or profession.
ITS
ITS (Information Technology Services) is the front-line
support for all aspects of computing services at Western.
(www.uwo.ca/its)
LAMP
LAMP (Leadership and Mentor Program) is designed to
help first-year students learn leadership skills and, by
pairing them with upper-year students, will expose them
to a supportive learning community. LAMP is intended to
guide new students through their first year of University life.
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University-Speak article
TERM
Affiliated University Colleges
Brescia University College
Brescia University College
Phone: 519- 432-8353
Email: brescia@uwo.ca | www.brescia.uwo.ca
Brescia University College at Western University
1285 Western Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2
A University Built for Women by
Women
Brescia University College is located on
beautiful grounds next to Western University
with which it is affiliated. Brescia students enjoy
the activity and resources of a large University
plus the sense of community that is found on a
small campus.
Brescia provides academic programming of
the highest quality. Faculty members in all fields
are respected scholars with an active interest
in undergraduate teaching. Faculty research in
such fields as nutrition, sociology, community
development, religious studies and English
literature is innovative and well regarded.
As Canada’s only University-level women’s
college, Brescia focuses on the needs of women
learners. Brescia students encounter many
opportunities to develop their leadership
potential and are encouraged to play decisionmaking roles in campus organizations.
Brescia students learn to think critically and
to challenge accepted opinion. These analytical
skills prepare women for the challenges of future
careers and social responsibilities.
Academic Divisions
Academic Dean
Dr. John Mitchell
jbmitche@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363
Associate Academic Dean (Student Affairs)
Dr. Leslie Janes
ljanes@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363
Division of Arts and Humanities
• Programs in English, Modern Languages,
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Religious Studies and Philosophy
Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences
• Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, and
Food Science and Technology
Division of Social Sciences
• Programs in History, Management and
Organizational Studies, Political Science,
Psychology and Leadership Studies
Division of Sociology and Family Studies
• Programs in Sociology, Community
Development and Family Studies,
Crime and Communities, Families and
Communities, and Nutrition and Families
Fall-Winter (Sept.-April)
Academic Advising Hours:
By appointment
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am-11:30am
Drop in
Monday to Thursday: 1:30-3:30pm
Call 519-858-5151 to book an appointment.
Please call ahead to ensure an advisor will be
available to meet with you regarding:
• Course selection
• Program registration
• Academic accommodation
• Advising appointments
Academic Support and Advising Fees, Scholarships and
Brescia produces an Academic Guide which
contains important information to help first year
students achieve academic success.
ADD/DROP
Brescia Registrar’s Office
Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial Building
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Phone: 519-858-5151
Fax: 519-858-5137
Email: brescia@uwo.ca
Brescia Registrar’s Office
Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial Building
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
Phone: 519-858-5151
Fax: 519-858-5137
Email: brescia@uwo.ca
Brescia Students’ Council
Phone: 519-432-8353 ext. 20105
www.bucsc.ca
If you have any questions about BUCSC
elections, please contact our VP Administration,
at vpadministration@bucsc.ca.
Financial Aid
Business Office, St. James Building, Main Floor
Phone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28382
Fax: 519-858-5116
Office Hours: Weekdays: 8:30am-4:30pm
Opting out of the USC Health Plan
Students with equivalent coverage may
choose to opt-out of the USC Health Plan.
The deadline to apply for this refund is
September 28, 2012, and must be completed
online at www.studentbenefits.ca.
Brescia Parking for 12/13
Application will be available starting July 1
through the Business Office (business@uwo.
ca). Cost is $370.00, taxes included.
Work Study for Fall/Winter 12/13
Students can apply for Fall/Winter Work
Study starting August 1, 2012.
Other Bursaries and Financial
Assistance
Visit room 152 of the St. James Building
Phone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28382
Fax: 519-858-5116
Email: brfinaid@uwo.ca
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Brescia’s first class
was comprised of
seven young women.
Scholarships
All admission and continuing scholarships
will be applied directly to your fees account.
Any questions can be directed to business@
uwo.ca or msimm@uwo.ca. Check your
fees invoice at: www.brescia.uwo.ca/
tuition_scholarships/paying_your_bill/
index.html
Summer School Tuition
Food Services
Castle Café
Located in lower level of Ursuline Hall. Open
7am-7:30pm. (A meal card can be purchased at
the Business Office so you don’t need to carry
cash.)
Get Ready for Intent to
Register (ITR)
The Brescia Advising Team will be
hosting a number of sessions to assist you
with your academic planning for September
2013. Intent to Register is the formal process
of recording your program for next year. All
returning students are required to submit
their ITR.
After final grades are posted in May,
students may check their ‘adjudication
comments’ at student.uwo.ca.
Government Assistance for
Non-Ontario Students
If you are not a resident of Ontario,
information on your home province’s financial
assistance program can be obtained through the
Canada Student Loan Program website.
Medical Accommodation
Note: If you consulted Student Health
Services on-campus, use the Records Release
form available in the Brescia Registrar’s Office.
Program (OSAP)
See the Fees and Financial Aid Section in this guide.
Applications are available each spring from:
• The Business Office at Brescia (for paper
applications only)
• Online at osap.gov.on.ca
Students are encouraged to apply early.
All applications and/or application
information must be submitted to the Business
Office at Brescia. When applying for OSAP
assistance online, please remember to select The
University of Western Ontario as your primary
school selection. Brescia is affiliated with
Western University, but all financial assistance
for Brescia students is administered at Brescia.
Students, along with their parents and spouse
with applicant consent, are encouraged to review
their individual situation with the Financial
Aid Officer. If you feel you are in a situation
that requires special consideration, please make
an appointment to see Brescia’s Financial Aid
Officer in the Business Office, Room 110.
Deadlines
Fall/Winter Fee Deferment to OSAP
deadline - All students should apply no later
than June 30th with all signature sheets and all
outstanding paperwork submitted no later than
the third week of July annually. You may defer
payment of tuition until your loan documents
are received if you applied for OSAP by the
Brescia deadlines, and you have received
confirmation from the Ministry that you will
be receiving sufficient OSAP to cover fees due.
Typically you should receive this confirmation
automatically before the August fee payment
date by either paper or email depending on the
choice of communication you chose at the time
of application, or you may check your status on
the OSAP website.
Please note that the academic year at Brescia
is 34 weeks in length—two terms. A student
applying for summer OSAP completes a separate
application in early spring.
Parking
See Fees, Scholarships and Financial Aid in this section.
Resources @ the Registrar’s
Office
• Academic Calendars• Brescia Timetable
• Module Sheets
• Bus Schedules
• Summer Timetable • Exam Schedules
• Registration Handbooks
There are three summer sessions:
Intersession (early May to mid June);
Summer Evening (early May to late July) and
Summer Day (early July to mid August).
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Services @ the Brescia
Registrar’s Office
• Academic Advising
• Add/Drop
• Paper Add/Drop will be in the Brescia
auditorium
• All Brescia students must drop off
completed paper Add/Drop forms
for signature and processing to the
Brescia auditorium
• Dean’s Waiver information
• Getting around campus
• Graduation information and
instructions on how to apply to
graduate
• Applying for a Letter of Permission to
take a course at another University
• Program registration
• Room Bookings: except Auditorium
and Oak Room (available through
Principal’s Office)
• UHIP
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/
parking-transportation/student-transit-information/
This bus is free to all Western students.
For a current schedule of stops, please visit
the website above.
Want to Get Involved?
You’re not too late! There are usually several
positions that will be re-opened in the Fall ByElections. Visit our website for more details.
Writing Centre
www.brescia.uwo.ca/academics/writing_center/
St. James Building - Room 40
Brescia’s Writing Centre welcomes all
student writers. Develop your writing skills in
conversation with Brescia’s Writing Instructor
or Peer Tutors. We share writing strategies,
a resource library and access to online
information. Bring your ideas, doodles, drafts,
or blank pages. We’ll encourage and help you
to develop an effective voice in the academic
community.
Individual Writing Instruction
• Drop in or book an appointment in
Room 40 (After hours at McCann
Student Services Centre)
• Plan to visit for up to 50 minutes (15
minutes during peak hours)
• Discover Writing style guides and
references
• Use our ESL resources
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Brescia University College
You must contact Western regarding
summer tuition and summer OSAP. Your
summer tuition balance will be located on
your Student Centre.
Student Financial Services at Western
is located in Room 1140, Western Student
Services Building. Call the Western Help Line
at 519-661-2100 or email finaid@uwo.ca.
Ontario Student Assistance
Affiliated University Colleges
Huron University College
Add/Drop
See the Student Central section in this guide.
Athletics and Recreation
See the Sports and Recreation section in this guide.
Bursaries
Huron Bursaries
• Non-repayable grants ranging from
$250-$3,000 per year
• Applicants must demonstrate financial
need
• Apply through the Financial Aid Office,
519-438-7224, ext. 215
Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees: Room A116 HUC;
Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 216
Huron University College
OSAP and Bursaries: Room A120, HUC;
Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 215
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4pm
Appointments are not necessary.
Phone: 519-438-7224
Email: huron@uwo.ca
www.huronuc.ca
Room W28, Huron University College
1349 Western Road, London, ON N6G 1H3
Academic Counsellors
Debbie Chadwick (B.A.), Academic Counsellor
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 276
dchadwi2@huron.uwo.ca
Food
A Brief Look at Huron’s Past
Andrea Legato (B.A., M.A.), Academic Counsellor
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 252
alegato2@uwo.ca
All students living in residence must
participate in the food plan. Students dine in
the Huron Dining Hall, located on Huron’s
campus just a short walk from the residences.
Other Western students may also dine here as
well. Huron students may choose to increase
their eating options by adding Western food
dollars to their card, which gives students
access to Western University outlets, as well
as selected places in the City of London. Your
food card operates on a declining balance
system that updates your balance each time
you make a purchase at the Food Court.
Huron University College was
incorporated on May 5, 1863, and is the
founding college of Western University.
Originally established as Huron College,
Huron changed its name to Huron
University College with Royal Assent in June
2000. To be part of Huron is to be part of
one of the oldest University communities in
Canada.
In 1951, Huron moved to its present
location and has since seen major growth
not only in its student enrollment, but
also in its residence facilities, classrooms,
library, and faculty offices. From its modest
beginnings in 1956 with 45 full-time
students, the Faculty of Arts and Social
Science (originally known as the Faculty of
Arts), now boasts a student enrollment of
over 1,200 full-time students. Our Faculty
of Theology continues to attract students to
its Bachelor of Theology, Master of Divinity,
Master of Theological Studies and Master of
Arts (Theology) programs. The two Faculties
enroll a diverse student body of about 1,300,
with students from across Canada and
around the world.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Drop in to book an appointment or call 519438-7224 ext. 244
The Academic Counselling office at Huron
University College is located in the West
Wing of the College in the Academic Services
Centre (A.S.C.). The Academic Counsellors
are qualified to assist students with their
academic programs, selection of courses, and
future educational planning. They are also
available to help students with any academic
difficulties that they are experiencing and to
guide students to the appropriate services
available on campus if needed.
Academic Services Centre
This centre has been designed to provide
Huron University College students with
all of the tools necessary to be successful
throughout their undergraduate career and
beyond. If you need any academic assistance
remember A.S.C.
• Academic Counselling
• Career Services
• Writing Centre
www.huronuc.ca/dininghall
Housing/Residence
huronuc.ca/housing
Huron offers a number of residence options
for first- and upper-year students. Huron
residence spaces are open to Western students
as space permits. Please contact the Residence
office at: 519-438-7224 x204 or huronrez@
uwo.ca for further information.
Intent to Register
If you are planning to return or transfer to
Huron in September, you must indicate your
Intent to Register on-line by the deadline.
If you do not complete the online Intent
to Register form, you will not be sent a
registration/course selection package in June,
and you won’t be able to register for courses
for the Fall/Winter term.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Huron is one of North
America’s smallest
universities with a
student body of about
1,300.
International Peer Guide
Program
This program provides Canadian students
(as “Peer Guides”) the opportunity to make
friends and to gain valuable experience
working with international students through
a series of international activities and
international coffee mornings. The purpose
of these activities is to introduce international
and exchange students to Canadian cultural
and social life and to provide opportunities for
social interaction between the Canadian and
international communities at Huron.
Office of the Registrar
Room W25
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 204
Email: huron@uwo.ca
OSAP
Applicants can find information
regarding this program as well as the on-line
application in the Fees and Finance section
in this guide or on the OSAP website located
at osap.gov.on.ca
Parking
See the Parking section in this guide.
Registration at Huron
The module program permits Huron
students to combine an area of study with
one of the other Huron program areas or
with a major or minor offered at Western
University, Brescia University College or
King’s University College. Huron students
can take up to 2.0 courses per year at the
other Western campuses as long as the course
is not offered at Huron.
Western, King’s and Brescia students
can enroll in 1.0 courses at Huron per year.
Huron students graduate with a degree from
The University of Western Ontario with a
Huron distinction.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Phone: 519-438-7224, ext. 281
Email: huron@uwo.ca
huronuc.ca/scholarships
huronuc.ca/seniorscholarship
Huron University College rewards academic
excellence and provides a number of automatic
scholarships as well as scholarships that require
an application.
Student Clubs and Activities
www.myhuron.ca
With just over 1,300 students, Huron is a
great place to make a lifetime of friendships.
Students get incredible support and encouragement from faculty and fellow students.
Involvement Opportunities
At Huron it is easy to get involved and there
are many positions on campus that provide
leadership experience.
Some opportunities include: Students’
Council, Dam the Stress Mentors, Promotions
Crew, and the various committees (Formals,
Fashion Show, charities, etc.)
HUCSC Event list:
Homecoming, Formal, Boat Cruise, Alumni
Events, Wrap it Up, Think Pink, Battle of the
Bands, Huron Idol
Some Huron Clubs include:
French Club, Huron Underground Dramatic
Society, Huron Literary Society, Sandwich Club,
SAMAJ Cultural Club, GLOBE, Golf Club, JAM
(Just About Music), History Club, Huron Heat
(Dance Club)
In addition to all of the clubs and activities
offered at Huron, students may also take
advantage of all that Western University has to
offer, www.usc.uwo.ca.
Undergraduate Programs
Academic Programs
Economics, English, French and Asian
Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish
Studies, Management and Organizational
Studies, dual degrees with HBA Ivey,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,
Scholars Electives, Theology
Exchanges
Huron University College
has 21 formal exchange
agreements with universities
around the world in many
different countries.
International Study Centre
at Herstmonceux Castle
Students admitted
to Huron may apply to
spend their first year at
the International Study Centre (ISC) at
Herstmonceux Castle, in Sussex, England. After
completing their first year of study at the ISC,
the students return to Canada to complete their
degree at Huron.
Study Abroad
Other study abroad opportunities can be
arranged by students to attend universities
world-wide, lasting anywhere between a week
to a year. Many of these opportunities include
courses for credit towards their degree at
Huron.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you do not want to study abroad, but still
wish to be involved in our international initiatives you can volunteer with GLOBE. This student club networks with a number of committees concerned with active involvement in world
issues. Some of the committees include: WUSC
- activities include education and awareness of
issues faced by developing countries, sponsorship of a refugee student each year (to attend
Huron); Amnesty International Committeeeducates and takes action against human rights
abuse; Red Cross Committee-conducts educational campaigns about humanitarian concerns.
Writing Services at Huron
Phone: 519-438-7224 ext. 244
www.huronuc.ca/writingcentre
There are a number of services that have
been developed to help students improve their
academic essay writing skills at Huron.
Graduating students who wish to receive a
Certificate of Proficiency in Writing must take
the Writing Proficiency assessment again in the
year that they graduate. A score of 4 or higher
on this writing assessment allows students to
receive the Certificate upon graduation. Many
people have found this a useful qualification to
attach to their resumes. This year at graduation
we awarded four Certificates of Proficiency and
one Certificate of Excellence in Writing.
The Writing Centre staff, along with the Peer
Writing Instructors, provide individual help
with writing problems and give workshops on
writing skills. We also have many free handouts
available at the Writing Centre which will help
you strengthen your writing skills.
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Huron University College
Hours of Operation:
Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:30am-4pm
Tues.: 10am-4pm
Please note all requests for letters of
enrollment, signatures on government
documents, insurance, scholarship etc.
forms must be processed through the Huron
Registrar’s Office. Verification of Enrollment
request forms are available at: huronuc.ca/voe.
Requests for official transcripts must be
made through Western University Registrar’s
Office (See Student Central section in this
guide) Room 1120, WSS.
Scholarships
Affiliated University Colleges
King’s University College
Phone: 519-433-3491
www.kings.uwo.ca
Founded in 1955, King’s is a Catholic,
co-educational, liberal arts, university
college affiliated with Western University.
King’s has 3300 full-time and 400 part-time
students from all faiths and backgrounds
who are interested in the benefits of small
classes, quality teaching and a community
atmosphere. Students are encouraged to
‘Get Connected and Make a Difference’ and
are supported by extensive programming,
support services, scholarships and volunteer
opportunities to help enable them to leave
their mark on the world. King’s offers
Bachelor degrees in Management and
Organizational Studies, Childhood and
Social Institutions, Social Justice and Peace
Studies, Arts and Social Science, Social Work
as well as a Masters in Social Work.
King’s University College
Add/Drop, Fall/Winter
For Add/Drop deadlines, go to:
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2012/pg9.html
Please note that King’s part-time
students taking 3.0 courses or less in
class, pay their fees directly to the King’s
Finance Office. King’s part-time students
taking an on-line distance study course
pay the fee for that course to main
campus.
For Add/Drop deadlines, go to: www.
kings.uwo.ca/current-students/coursesenrolment/program-and-course-planning/
add-drop-courses/
During the off-line registration period,
King’s students must submit their Add/Drop
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forms to an Academic Counsellor for final
approval. King’s Academic Dean’s office
contact information: Dante Lenardon Hall
(DL) 104; academic.dean@uwo.ca; 519433-3491, ext. 4406
Academic Counselling drop-in hours:
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/
courses-enrolment/program-and-courseplanning/add-drop-courses
Summer School Add/Drop Deadlines
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/
ImportantDates2013.pdf
Paper Add/Drop Instructions for King’s
students (when web registration is
closed):
1) Get an Add/Drop form from DL104 and
fill it out.
2. Get Department signatures on the form
from the relevant Department (at King’s
or another campus).
3) Come to King’s Academic Dean’s Office
(DL104) during drop-in hours (see
above) to get an Academic Counsellor’s
approval/signature on the form.
Food Services at King’s
King’s Food Services offers customeroriented eateries featuring broad and
varied menu choices. We have created an
environment that offers students quality,
value, convenience and excitement. We
are always working to bring you fun and
nutritious dining choices that fit in with
your lifestyle. Your options include national
brands, comfort foods, display cooking,
convenience items, gourmet coffee, sushi
and much more that is available to all King’s
students.
We are committed to providing quality
food, service and value with innovative
programs in order to meet your changing
needs. Your satisfaction is our number-one
priority.
Hours of Operation
Thames Market
Monday to Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-7pm
Tim Hortons
Monday to Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
General Bursaries
519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406 ext. 4317, 4410,
4355 or 4319
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/
scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/
Contact King’s University College Student Financial
Services Office to book a financial aid appointment.
Students that do not qualify for other
King’s University College Bursaries that may
be experiencing financial difficulties are
encouraged to apply for this bursary. This
bursary is also available to students that may
find themselves in a financial emergency
such as unexpected medical expenses not
covered by normal provincial or federal
funding. Each application is reviewed in
detail and decisions are made on a student
by student basis regarding the level of
funding necessary.
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
King’s produces some
of its own electricity from
solar panels on the roof of
the Wemple building.
Learning Skills Services
Assistance is available for:
• Exam preparation
• Essay research and organization
• Time management
• Effective note taking
• Learning from textbooks
To schedule an appointment for learning
skills services, please contact:
Gale Baker, Administrative Assistant
Office of the Dean of Students:
Room W157, Wemple Building
519-433-3491 ext. 4321
Online Learning Skills assistance is also
available from the Student Development
Centre, Western Student Services.
News and Updates:
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Scholarships and Awards
www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/moneymatters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/
NOTE: Applications for scholarships, awards
or bursaries with an October closing date,
will not be accepted until August 1.
Are you a “First in Family (New
Generation) Student”?
If you are the first in your family to attend
post-secondary (i.e. your parents did not
attend college or University), you are a
First in Family (New Generation) student
and may be eligible for the Ontario First
Generation bursary. Visit the website for
details.
Student Financial Services:
your Financial Resource Centre
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4319
Toll Free: 1-800-265-4406
Fax: 519-963-0975
Email: kingsfinances@uwo.ca
Room W144, Wemple Building
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 9am-3pm
Summer School Tips
Spring/Summer Calendar (online) available in
February at westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Registration opens at the end of February
• For registration problems, contact the
Registration Help Line: 519-433-3491
ext. 4999.
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
•Activate yourself for Summer
registration 72 hours before registering.
•When choosing courses (student.
uwo.ca), make sure you have the
prerequisite. Use ‘Degree Check
101’ at www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/courses-enrolment/degreeinformation/degree-check-101 and
program checklists at www.kings.
uwo.ca/current-students/coursesenrolment/program-and-courseplanning/program-checklists to make
sure the course will fulfil a general
degree or modular requirement.
•Some courses fill up early; don’t wait
until the last day to add
•Drop deadlines closely follow Add
deadlines
•Course load: 3.0 courses; no more than
2.0 concurrently; no more than 1.0
through Distance Studies
•Courses are condensed!
•Make sure you pay your fees on time
•If you are not taking the courses drop
them
Student Employment
Program
Phone: 519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406
ext. 4317,4410 or 4355
Contact the King’s University COllege Student
Financial Services Office
First Generation Program
The main objective of the First Generation
program is to provide direct support to
students who are the first in their families to
attend post-secondary. The program allows
students to gain valuable work experience
during the school year. Students will work
up to 15 hours per week, at a pay rate of
$11/hour which includes 4% vacation pay.
See www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/
money-matters/financial-aid/firstgeneration-program.
Work Study Program
This program gives students that can
demonstrate financial need the opportunity
to work at King’s University College
alongside Faculty, Administration, and Staff.
This unique program will provide students
with work experience that will prove to be
beneficial in the work force or for a postgraduate degree. See www.kings.uwo.ca/
current-students/money-matters/financialaid/workstudy.
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King’s University College
Opting out of the USC Health Plan
• Students with equivalent coverage may
choose to opt-out of the USC Health
Plan. The deadline to apply for this
refund is September 28, 2012, and
must be completed online at www.
studentbenefits.ca; the 2012-2013 fee
is $227.75. For more information call
519-661-3722.
King’s Parking for 12/13
• Application will be available starting
June 1 at www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/money-matters/parkingtransportation/parking-services/
• Cost is $730.00, taxes included. (If a
transponder is required, an additional
$35 deposit will apply.)
OSAP for Fall/Winter 12/13
• Application should become available
online at the end of May 2012 at
osap.gov.on.ca
• New students should apply no later than
June 30, 2012 to be considered for all
possible programs.
• Returning students should apply no later
than June 30, 2012.
Work Study for Fall/Winter 12/13
• Students can apply for Fall/Winter Work
Study starting August 1st, 2012
How To Get Your T2202A (Tax Certificate
for Tuition and Education Amounts)
1.Go to the Student Centre site at
student.uwo.ca
2.Login to your account using your email
login and password
NOTE: if you do not remember your
personal account or password, go to
the link below the ‘Login’ section for
assistance
3.Once logged in, scroll to the bottom of
the page
4. Find ‘My T2202A slips’ and click on the
link
5.Choose which year that you wish to print
Summer School Tuition
• You must contact Western regarding
summer tuition and summer OSAP. Your
summer tuition balance will be located
on your Student Centre.
• Student Financial Services at Western is
located in Room 1140, Western Student
Services Building
• Call the Western Help Line at
519-661-2100 or email finaid@uwo.ca.
Recent Announcements from the Ministry
of Education and Training, Colleges and
Universities
NEW - Ontario Tuition Grant (30% Off)
• Apply for this grant via the OSAP
website at osap.gov.on.ca
• You may be eligible for a maximum
of $1680
• For eligibility criteria, please refer
to the OSAP website.
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STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Important Contacts
Western University.................................. 519-661-2111
www.westernu.ca
General Inquiries
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013
Faculty of Social Science
Academic Counselling Offices
Phone Connection, Television & High
Speed Internet
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
519-661-3043 (from residence, dial 83043)
Room 112G, University College. Appointments preferred.
Email: arts@uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/arts/AcademicCounselling.html
Brescia University College
519-858-5151
Room 11, St. James Building
www.brescia.uwo.ca
Don Wright Faculty of Music
519-661-2043 (from residence, dial 82043)
Room 210, Talbot College.
www.music.uwo.ca/students/programcounselling.html
Faculty of Engineering
519-661-2130 (from residence, dial 82130)
Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Building
www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Health Studies
519-661-4119 (from residence, dial 84119)
Room 222, Labatt Health Sciences Building
www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_studies/academic_counselling/
index.html
School of Kinesiology
519-661-3086 (from residence, dial 83086)
Room 2225, 3M Centre.
www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/ug/academic_counselling/index.html
School of Nursing
519-661‑3398 (from residence, dial 83398)
Room H128, Health Sciences Addition.
www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/academic_counselling.html
Huron University College
519-438-7224 x244
Room W39, Academic Services Centre
www.huronuc.ca
Faculty of Information & Media Studies
519-661-3542 (from residence, dial 83542)
Room 240, North Campus Building. Appointments preferred
www.fims.uwo.ca
King’s University College.............519-433-3491
www.kings.uwo.ca
Faculty of Science
Room 191, Western Science Centre. Appointments preferred.
Email: scibmsac@uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/sci/counselling
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
519-661-3169 (from residence, dial 83169)
Room M138, Medical Sciences Building
www.uwo.ca/bmsc
519-661-2011 (from residence, dial 82011)
Rooms 2105 and 2114, Social Science Centre
Recorded information.........................................519-661-2052
Social Sciences Career Services.......... 519-661-2111 x80486
Appointments preferred. Email: ssaco@uwo.ca
www.counselling.ssc.uwo.ca
Resources for Initial
Home Setup
Electricity
London Hydro......................................... 519-661-5503
www.londonhydro.com
Heat
Union Gas............................................... 519-439-0151
www.uniongas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-774-3111
Bell Canada ......................... Toll Free: 1-800-668-6878
www.bell.ca/shop/application/commercewf
Rogers Canada..................... Toll Free: 1-800-980-5464
www.rogers.ca
Home Internet Use through Western
Free dial in service to a maximum of 40 hours per month
www.uwo.ca/its/doc/hdi/access/Dialin_to_UWO_from_
Vista.html
Local Newspaper
London Free Press ................................. 519-679-6666
www.lfpress.com
Metro News (distributed free at various locations)
www.metronews.ca/london
Garbage/Recycling Collection...... 519-661-4585
Pickup according to City Zone :
www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/garbage/zonemap_pdf.htm
Crisis Appointments and
Response to Traumatic Events
London Health Sciences Centre............... 519-685-8500
London Crisis Centres
Mental Health Crisis Line......................... 519-433-2023
Distress Centre Help Line........................ 519-667-6711
Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line............. 519-438-2272
24-hr support line for sex trade workers.......519-438-2272
Women’s Community Home Help Line..... 519-642-3000
Out-of-Town calls..............................1-800-265-1576
Zhaawanong (Atenlos) Shelter................ 519-432-2270
Outside of the London area code.....1-800-605-7477
24 hour crisis line.............................. 519-432-0122
St. Joseph’s Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Centre
................................................. 519-646-6100 x64224
London Police Services
(not Campus Police)
Emergency or Crime in Progress ..............................911
Non-Emergencies / General Inquiries...... 519-661-5670
TTY (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Only).............. 519-661-6472
Police Reporting Centre
(Information Only) ................................... 519-661-2664
Crime Stoppers ...................................... 519-661-8477
Emergency Contacts ON CAMPUS
Campus Emergencies................................................911
Ambulance ...............................................................911
Fire ...........................................................................911
Hazardous Materials Emergencies .............................911
Campus Police Non-Emerg.....519-661-3300 or x83300
Facilities Management............519-661-3304 or x83304
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Important Contacts
Student Central....................................... 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Alumni Relations..................................... 519-661-2199
www.alumni.uwo.ca
The Book Store at Western...................... 519-661-3520
www.bookstore.uwo.ca
Campus Community Police Service
Non Emergencies.................................... 519-661-3300
Emergencies................................................911 or x911
www.uwo.ca/police
Campus Meal Plan.......................................519-661-3957
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan
Campus Recreation Membership Services...519-661-3090
www.westernmustangs.ca/campusrec
Campus Recreation
Squash Court Reservations:..........................519-661-3090
www.westernmustangs.ca/campusrec
Continuing Studies.................................. 519-661-3658
www.uwo.ca/cstudies
The D.B. Weldon Library.......................... 519-661-3166
www.lib.uwo.ca/weldon
Distance Studies..................................... 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca/distance
Equity & Human Rights Services.............. 519-661-3334
www.uwo.ca/equity
Facilities Management.....................................519-661-3304
www.uwo.ca/ppd
Foot Patrol.............................................. 519-661-3650
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol
Staff/Faculty Family Practice Clinic.......... 519-661-2047
www.shs.uwo.ca/staff/staffhealth.html
School of Graduate and
Postdoctoral Studies............................... 519-661-2102
www.grad.uwo.ca
Graphic Services..................................... 519-661-4014
www.graphicservices.uwo.ca
Great Hall Catering.................................. 519-661-3048
www.greathallcatering.ca
Helpline.................................................. 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Hospitality Services................................. 519-661-4231
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality
Human Resource Services...................... 519-661-2194
www.uwo.ca/humanresources
Indigenous Services................................ 519-661-4095
www.indigenous.uwo.ca
International Exchange
Program.................................... 519-661-2111 x85196
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange
International and Exchange
Student Centre........................... 519-661-2111 x85908
www.iesc.uwo.ca
ITS Helpdesk........................................... 519-661-3800
www.uwo.ca/its
Michael’s Dining Room............................ 519-661-4080
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaels
Office of the Ombudsperson................... 519-661-3573
www.uwo.ca/ombuds
Office of the Registrar............................. 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Parking Services..................................... 519-661-3973
www.uwo.ca/parking
Residence at Western............................. 519-661-3547
www.residenceatwestern.ca
Scholarships and Awards........................ 519-661-3991
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Services for Students with Disabilities...... 519-661-2147
www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd
Social Science Career Services.......519-661-2111 x80486
www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers
Student Development Centre................... 519-661-3031
www.sdc.uwo.ca
Student Financial Services...................... 519-661-2100
www.registrar.uwo.ca
Student Health Services.......................... 519-661-3030
www.shs.uwo.ca
Student Services..................................... 519-661-2100
studentservices.uwo.ca
The Student Success Centre................... 519-661-3559
www.success.uwo.ca
Teaching Support Centre............ 519-661-2111 x80346
www.uwo.ca/tsc
Undergraduate Recruitment
and Admissions...................................... 519-661-2100
www.welcome.uwo.ca
University Students’ Council.................... 519-661-3574
www.usc.uwo.ca
INDEX
Index
360 Degrees Professional Development................. 38
Academic Appeals, Undergraduate Student............ 26
Academic Calendar............................................... 26
Academic Counselling..........................25, 26, 53, 79
Access Code...............................................3, 60, 65
Accessible Parking................................................ 50
Accommodated Exams.......................................... 60
Account Balance................................................... 35
Add/Drop Policies......................................60, 72, 76
Admission Bursaries............................................. 35
Admission to Western............................................ 34
Airbus, Aboutown.................................................. 66
Airbus, Robert Q................................................... 66
Airport.................................................................. 66
Ally Western......................................................... 53
Alternative Spring Break........................................ 67
Alumni Gazette..................................................... 49
Alumni House....................................................... 44
Alumni Western.........................................29, 41, 45
Appointment with Financial Aid.........................35, 61
Appointment Course Registration Start Time......26, 61
ATM..................................................................... 55
Award Search....................................................... 59
Awareness........................................................... 33
Backpack 2 Briefcase............................................ 29
Baseball............................................................... 31
Basketball............................................................ 31
Bed & Breakfast.................................................... 44
Bicycle Paths........................................................ 66
Big Purple Couch.................................................. 49
BizInc................................................................... 53
Blue Emergency Phones...................................51, 78
Board of Governors............................................... 47
Books Plus........................................................... 55
Book Store at Western......................................55, 79
Book Store Textbook Buyback................................ 55
Booster Juice...................................................32, 55
Breadth Requirements for Bachelor Degrees........... 26
Breadth Requirements for First Year....................... 26
Brescia/King’s Shuttle Bus................................66, 73
Brescia University College...................................... 72
Brescia University College - Add/Drop...............60, 72
Budget................................................................. 36
Budweiser Gardens............................................... 31
Building Short Forms............................................. 70
Bursaries.............................................35, 72, 74, 76
Bus Pass.............................................................. 66
Bus Services ........................................................ 66
Buyback .............................................................. 55
Calendars........................................................26, 60
Campus Community Police Service........................ 51
Campus Computer Store....................................... 55
Campus Events..................................................... 28
Campus Meal Plan................................................ 32
Campus Recreation..............................29, 42, 57, 68
Campus Recreation Membership........................... 57
CareerCentral....................................................... 29
Career Fair........................................................... 29
Career Week......................................................... 29
Centennial Hall..................................................... 31
Certificates and Diplomas...................................... 40
Change of Address...........................................41, 60
Chaplain............................................................... 53
Charity Ball........................................................... 28
Child Care............................................................ 56
Chiropractic Clinic................................................. 55
CHRW - Radio Western, 94.9................................. 49
Clothing & Gifts................................................55, 56
Clubs..............................................................67, 75
Clubs Week.....................................................28, 67
Code of Student Conduct....................................... 51
Collection of Personal Information.......................... 51
Combined Academic Merit Awards......................... 59
Competitive Clubs............................................57, 58
Computer Store.................................................... 55
Computing Labs for Students................................. 48
Continuing Studies................................................ 40
Convocation.......................................................... 41
Convocation DVD.................................................. 41
Convocation Receptions........................................ 41
Course Descriptions.............................................. 60
Course Outlines.................................................... 60
Course Registration............................................3, 63
Covent Garden Market ......................................... 31
Crisis Centres....................................................... 79
Cultureworks........................................................ 39
DAT, Dentistry....................................................... 40
Day Care.............................................................. 56
Degree Services.................................................... 61
Degree Verification...........................................61, 63
Delaware Hall....................................................... 44
Dental Clinic......................................................... 42
Detailed Statement of Account .............................. 61
Dietitian................................................................ 42
Dining and Catering on Campus............................. 32
Diploma Authentication.......................................... 61
Diplomas.........................................................41, 61
Directory Removal................................................. 61
Disabilities.................................................41, 50, 54
Disaster Plan........................................................ 52
Distance Studies................................................... 26
distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest...................... 49
Earth Day............................................................. 33
Eating Disorders................................................... 42
Elections.............................................................. 47
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Elgin Hall.............................................................. 44
Email Activation ................................................... 48
Emergency Contacts on Campus............................ 51
Employment on Campus...................................29, 30
Employment Websites........................................... 29
English Conversation Program............................... 45
Environment and Sustainability.............................. 33
EnviroWeek.......................................................... 28
EnviroWestern.................................................33, 67
Equity and Human Rights Services......................... 53
Essex Hall............................................................. 44
Ethnocultural Support Services Week....................... 9
Events.................................................................. 28
Events for International Students............................ 45
Exams, Accommodated......................................... 60
Exam Conflicts...................................................... 61
Exam Schedule..................................................... 61
Exam Shuttle Service............................................ 66
Exchange Program................................................ 45
External Scholarships and Awards.......................... 59
Facebook............................................................. 49
Facebook, Student Central..................................... 61
Faculty and Staff Awards....................................... 34
Faculty Students’ Councils, Clubs
and Associations................................................... 67
Family Accommodations........................................ 44
Fanshawe Pioneer Village ..................................... 31
Fee Deadlines....................................................... 36
Fees..................................................................... 36
Festival of the Arts................................................ 28
Fight Song............................................................ 58
Final First Semester Exams.................................... 61
Financial Aid......................................................... 35
Financial Aid Appointments...............................35, 61
Financial Assistance.............................................. 35
Financial Support for International Learning............ 45
First Aid Training................................................... 52
Flex Plan.............................................................. 32
Flickr.................................................................... 49
Food...............................................................33, 53
Food Support Service, USC...............................42, 53
Football Games..................................................... 58
Foot Patrol............................................................ 51
Forest City Image Center....................................... 55
Founders Day....................................................... 28
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.................... 55
FSWEP (Federal Student Work
Experience Program)............................................... 29
Full-Time.............................................................. 27
Gazette, The....................................................29, 49
General Student Computing Labs........................... 48
GMAT................................................................... 40
Gowns.................................................................. 41
GPA Conversion Scale........................................... 61
Grad Club............................................................. 32
Grade Appeals and Other Requests for Relief.......... 26
Grades................................................................. 62
Graduate Bursaries and Scholarships..................... 35
Graduate and Professional School Fair................... 38
Graduate & Professional Programs......................... 38
Graduate Programs in Sustainability....................... 33
Graduate Scholarships and Funding....................... 59
Graduate School................................................... 38
Graduate Student Parking Permit........................... 50
Graduate Services & Professional Development...... 38
Graduate Student Teaching Award.......................... 34
Graduate Students Work Study.............................. 29
Graduate Teaching Assistant Programming............. 39
Graduating Awards and Medals.........................34, 41
Graduation......................................................41, 62
Graduation Awards................................................ 34
Graduation Requirements...................................... 41
Graphic Services .................................................. 55
Grand Theatre....................................................... 31
Great Hall Catering................................................ 32
Green Infrastructure.............................................. 33
Green Initiatives on Campus.................................. 33
Green Transportation............................................. 33
Grocery CheckOut................................................. 55
Gym..................................................................... 57
Hair Masters......................................................... 55
Health Plan........................................................... 43
HIV Testing........................................................... 42
Hockey................................................................. 31
Homecoming...................................................28, 58
Hospitality Services..........................................29, 32
Hospitals.............................................................. 42
Housing Options................................................... 44
Human Rights....................................................... 53
Huron University College........................................ 74
Huron University College – Add/Drop.................60, 74
Huron University College – Housing/Residence....... 74
In-Course Scholarships and Awards....................... 59
Indigenous Services.............................................. 53
InfoSource............................................................ 55
InPrint ................................................................. 56
Intent to Register.............................................62, 72
Intercollegiate Athletics.......................................... 58
Interest Free Status............................................... 62
Interest Relief....................................................... 62
Interfraternity Council............................................ 67
International Exchange Program............................. 45
International Income Tax Preparation (IITP)..............67
International Experiences &
Opportunities at Western ...................................... 45
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International Peer Connection (IPC)...................45, 67
International and Exchange Student Centre........45, 53
International Student Handbook............................. 46
International Student Work
Opportunities Program (ISWOP)............................. 46
Internship............................................................. 30
ISIC Card.............................................................. 56
Island Ink Jet ....................................................... 56
ITS....................................................................... 79
Job Fair................................................................ 29
Jobs on Campus................................................... 29
John Labatt Center (JLC)....................................... 31
King’s University College ....................................... 76
King’s/Brescia Shuttle Bus..................................... 66
Last Lecture....................................................28, 41
Late-Night Busing Program................................... 66
Late Registration Fees........................................... 62
Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP).......... 47
Leadership Education Program.............................. 47
Learning Skills Services......................................... 53
Let’s Talk Science................................................. 68
Letter of Permission.............................................. 62
LGBTTQ2 Support Program................................... 53
Libraries and Study Areas.................................31, 48
LifeTouch............................................................. 56
Loblaws Shuttle Bus.............................................. 66
London Crisis Centres........................................... 79
London Hall.......................................................... 44
London Police Services......................................... 79
London Public Library............................................ 31
London Tourism ................................................... 31
London Transit Commission (LTC)........................... 66
Lounge (UCC)........................................................56
Lost and Found..................................................... 52
Lost Card ............................................................ 66
LSAT, Law ............................................................ 40
Main Campus – Add/Drop..................................... 60
Map of Campus.................................................... 78
Mature Advising.................................................... 53
Mature Students................................................... 26
MBA.................................................................... 40
MCAT, Medicine.................................................... 40
McIntosh Gallery..............................................28, 68
Meal Plan............................................................. 32
Medical Notes ...................................................... 42
Medway-Sydenham Hall........................................ 44
Methods of Payment............................................. 35
Merit Based Awards & Scholarships....................... 59
Michael’s Dining Room.......................................... 32
Movie Theatre....................................................... 56
Museums and Art Galleries ................................... 31
Musical Performances........................................... 28
Mustangs........................................................57, 58
Name Change....................................................... 62
Need Based Awards.............................................. 35
Office of the Registrar, The.................................... 60
Official Western Letters..........................................63
Off to Western...................................................... 68
Off-Campus.......................................................... 44
OHIP ................................................................... 42
Ombudsperson..................................................... 54
On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat.................... 32
ONEcard............................................................... 65
Online Academic Calendar..................................... 26
Ontario Parks ....................................................... 31
Orientation Week.................................................. 68
OSAP.............................................35,37, 73, 75, 77
OWL (powered by Sakai)....................................... 48
Parking................................................................ 50
Parking at Affiliated Colleges................................. 50
Part-Time Students............................................... 27
Part-Time Job on Campus..................................... 29
Password Replacement......................................3, 63
Payment of Fees..............................................35, 36
Peer Mentors........................................................ 54
Personal Timetables.............................................. 26
Perth Hall............................................................. 44
Pharmacy, Western On-Campus............................. 56
Photo ID............................................................... 65
PIN Retrieval......................................................3, 65
Photo Contest....................................................... 49
Police..............................................................51, 79
Post Office, USC................................................... 56
PrideWestern Week............................................... 28
Privacy Policy of Western....................................... 52
Professional Entry Exams...................................... 40
Professional Programs.......................................... 40
Program & Academic Counselling.....................25, 79
Psychological Services.......................................... 42
Purple Bikes......................................................... 33
Purple Door Promotions......................................... 56
Purple Fest........................................................... 28
Purple Store, The.................................................. 56
Radio Western...................................................... 49
Rapid HIV Testing.................................................. 42
Reading Week....................................................... 15
Refundable Fees................................................... 36
Refunds............................................................... 36
Register for Courses.............................................. 63
Registered Dietitian............................................... 42
Registration...........................................3, 26, 60, 61
Registration Guidelines............................................ 3
Registration for Fall/Winter.................................3, 26
Release of Information........................................... 63
Requests for Relief...........................................26, 64
Reset Password.................................................3, 64
Residences........................................................... 44
Rez Meal Plan....................................................... 32
RezNet................................................................. 44
Robert Q’s Airbus ................................................. 66
Safety & Security.................................................. 51
SAGE: Society for Mature Students......................... 54
Sample Undergraduate Student Budget.................. 36
Saugeen-Maitland Hall.......................................... 44
Scholar’s Electives................................................ 34
Scholarships......................................................... 59
Scholarships and Bursaries, how do I apply?......35, 59
SDC..................................................................... 54
Senate................................................................. 47
Senior Citizens Bursary......................................... 36
SERT: Student Emergency Response Team............. 52
Services for Students with Disabilities.................... 54
SGPS................................................................... 38
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia...............................66, 73
Shuttle Bus, Loblaws............................................. 66
Shuttle Bus, USC Exam Service.............................. 66
Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall................................. 66
SIN – Social Insurance Number
Replacement Card................................................ 64
Six Degrees ......................................................... 41
Society of Off Campus Students (SOCS)................. 47
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)..................... 38
Society of Mature Students (SAGE)......................... 54
Soph...............................................................68, 71
Spoke & Rim Tavern, The..................................30, 32
Sports and Recreation......................................57, 58
Sport Clubs...............................................57, 58, 68
Sports Medicine Clinic........................................... 55
Standardized Testing............................................. 40
Statement Letters (Official Western Letters)............ 63
STEP: Student Transitional Executive Program......... 47
Storybook Gardens................................................ 31
Structure of the Degree......................................... 27
Student Card........................................................ 65
Student Center..................................................... 64
Student Central................................................60, 79
Students’ Council.................................................. 68
Student Development Centre................................. 54
Student Donation Fee............................................ 36
Student Elections.................................................. 47
Student Health Services........................................ 42
Student Peer Guides..................................45, 67, 75
Student Services Building...................................... 70
Student Success Centre, The............................30, 54
Summer Activation.............................................3, 63
Summer Festivals................................................. 31
Sustainability........................................................ 33
Tax Exempt Plan................................................... 32
Taxes................................................................... 37
Taxi Services........................................................ 66
TD Waterhouse Stadium........................................ 58
Textbook Buyback ................................................ 55
Textbook, Personal List.......................................... 55
Theatre Western................................................... 28
Third Party Forms................................................. 64
Timetables............................................................ 64
Tour Guide Employment......................................... 30
Tourism................................................................ 31
Train Services....................................................... 66
Transcripts........................................................... 64
Transportation & Travel.......................................... 66
Travel Cuts........................................................... 56
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School.................. 46
Tuition.................................................................. 37
Twitter.............................................................49, 65
UCC Hours of Operation........................................ 56
UCC Lounge......................................................... 56
UHIP.................................................................... 43
Undergraduate Parking Lots.................................. 50
Undergraduate Programs in Sustainability............... 33
Undergraduate Programs Offered........................... 27
Undergraduate Student Parking Permit................... 50
University-Speak...................................................71
University Students’ Council (USC)......................... 68
USC Clubs.......................................................28, 69
USC Dental Plan................................................... 43
USC Exam Shuttle Service..................................... 66
USC Health Plan.................................................... 43
Varsity Teams....................................................... 58
Visiting Students................................................... 65
Visitor Parking...................................................... 50
Volunteer.........................................................67, 68
Volunteer Program................................................ 69
Volunteers In Progress (VIP) Program..................... 69
Wave, The.......................................................30, 32
WebCT................................................................. 48
Western Access Code........................................... 65
Western Campus Recreation.................................. 57
Western Facebook................................................ 49
Western Film........................................................ 56
Western Foot Patrol............................................... 51
Western Libraries.................................................. 48
Western Mustangs...........................................57, 58
Western News...................................................... 49
Western ONEcard................................................. 65
Western Scholars.................................................. 34
Western Serves.................................................... 69
Western Sports and Recreation Centre................... 57
Western Student Services Building ........................ 70
Western Twitter..................................................... 49
Western Volunteer Program................................... 69
Western Wireless.................................................. 48
Western’s Disaster Plan......................................... 52
Western’s Internship Program................................ 30
What is the Difference between Part-Time
and Full-Time Status at Western?.......................... 27
Where to find a part-time job on campus?.............. 29
WhiteOaks Mall Shuttle......................................... 66
White Ribbon Campaign........................................ 28
Windermere Cafe.................................................. 32
Windermere Manor............................................... 66
Wireless Internet................................................... 48
Women’s Issues Network....................................... 54
Work Study......................................................29, 30
Working at Western............................................... 30
Writing Support Centre, The..................39, 54, 69, 70
You Tube.............................................................. 49
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