International Exchange Program
International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
Western Student Services Building 2nd Floor, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
Generic E:mail
Academic Calendar
exchange@uwo.ca
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1 Semester/Term: First week of September end of December
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September 06, 2012- December 20 2012
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2 Semester/Term: First week of January end of April
Academic Calendar Link
Website for Exchange Information
Exchange Application
http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange/index.html?exchange_main
Undergraduates:
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/exchange/incoming/undergrad.cfm
Graduates:
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/exchange/incoming/grad.cfm
Supporting documents:
Application Deadlines
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An official copy of the students transcripts and a list of the courses that
the student is currently taking if these do not appear in the transcript
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Signatures page
Both Terms: April 1
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Students coming for the winter term only (January), please attach a list of courses
taken during the first term at their home university along with their application
supporting documents*
Course Information
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Please note that our course time table is updated every June for the next
academic cycle
Language of Instruction
English
Minimum/maximum course load
3.5-5.0 credits per year
2.0-2.5 per term
Half course (Sept.-Dec./Jan.-Apr.) = 0.5 credits
Full course (Sept.-Apr.) = 1.0 credits
Restricted Programs/Courses
Professional programs such as Law, Medicine, Aviation, Dentistry, Business (Ivey),
Education, and professional programs in the Faculty of Health Science. Please
International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
Room 2120, Western Student Support Services Building, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
Phone: (519) 661-2111 ext. 85196 Fax: (519) 661-3949 ext.3949 www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange
International Exchange Program
note that courses in the MOS, Economics and MIT programs are very competitive.
Transcripts
Accommodation:
University Accommodation
Residence Move-in Date:
Cost of On-campus Accommodation
Campus Accommodation Payment
Withdrawal Policy:
City of London, Ontario Website
All exchanges students should order a transcript before returning to their home
country. http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/Transcripts.cfm
http://www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing/index.htm
A housing offer is sent via e-mail after the admission package is sent.
Students also have the option of finding accommodations off-campus.
For off-campus housing, please visit:
http://www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampus/index.htm
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The first week of September. (First week of January 2 Semester/Term students)
$9000 – $10,600 CDN for 8 months (including food)
For break-down of costs please see:
http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/rates.cfm
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First instalment is due: August 14
$600 withdraw fee may be charged.
http://www.londontourism.ca/
Medical Insurance:
Exchange students are required to obtain UHIP:
$60.00 CDN per month. (2011 rates)
Visa Requirements:
Students need to contact the Canadian Embassy in their country for details on
VISA requirements.
For details: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp
Scholarship/financial aid available to
exchange students?
None.
Banking Information
There are many banks on and around campus. It is recommended that student
open a bank account while studying however it is not mandatory.
Estimated Expenses CDN
Food / meals
$400 (monthly)
Local transportation
$180.00 (per year)
Academic expenses (books, stationery)
$500 – $1000 (per year)
Personal Expenses
$250 (monthly)
Other administrative fees
$25 – Student Card
Additional Student Resources:
University Student’s Council
Provides many services to students (i.e. Orientation Week, Clubs / Social Events)
Website: www.usc.uwo.ca
International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
Room 2120, Western Student Support Services Building, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
Phone: (519) 661-2111 ext. 85196 Fax: (519) 661-3949 ext.3949 www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange
International Exchange Program
Student Development Services
Offers a variety of academic and non-academic related services (i.e. essay
workshops, counselling, etc.)
Website: http://www.sdc.uwo.ca
International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
Room 2120, Western Student Support Services Building, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
Phone: (519) 661-2111 ext. 85196 Fax: (519) 661-3949 ext.3949 www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange