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VALUABLE
PURPLE
COUPONS
INSIDE
MONTHLY
GUIDE TO YOUR
ACADEMIC
YEAR
FEES &
FINANCIAL
AID
CAMPUS
LIFE
VOLUNTEER
& CLUB
INFORMATION
GET
INVOLVED
CAREERS &
EXPERIENCE
IMPORTANT
DEADLINES
2019-2020 studentguide.uwo.ca
VALUABLE
PURPLE
COUPONS
INSIDE
MONTHLY
GUIDE TO YOUR
ACADEMIC
YEAR
FEES &
Table of Contents
FINANCIAL
AID
CAMPUS
LIFE
Registration Guidelines......................................................3
Months at a Glance
September 2019.................................................................5
October 2019....................................................................... 7
November 2019..................................................................9
December 2019.................................................................11 VOLUNTEER
January 2020....................................................................13
February 2020..................................................................15
& CLUB
March 2020........................................................................ 17 INFORMATION
April 2020...........................................................................19
May-June 2020...............................................................20
July-August 2020.............................................................21
Program & Academic Counselling.............................. 25
Academic Information .....................................................26
Campus Events...................................................................28 GET
Careers & Experience......................................................29 INVOLVED
City of London......................................................................31
Clubs & Volunteer.............................................................. 32
Dining on Campus.............................................................34
Environment & Sustainability......................................... 35
Excellence & Achievement............................................36
Fees & Financial Aid..........................................................37
Graduate & Professional Programs............................40 CAREERS &
Graduation & Convocation............................................43 EXPERIENCE
Housing & Residence......................................................44
International Experience.................................................45
Leadership............................................................................48
Libraries & Computer Access.......................................49
Media on Campus.............................................................50
Parking....................................................................................51
Safety & Security................................................................ 52
IMPORTANT
Scholarships & Awards....................................................54 DEADLINES
Services to Help You Succeed..................................... 55
Shops & Services on Campus......................................58
Sports & Recreation..........................................................60
Student Central...................................................................62
Transportation & Travel....................................................66
Wellness................................................................................ 67
Brescia University College............................................. 70
Huron University College................................................72 All dates and contents in this guide are subject to change. Please visit the
websites listed for up-to-date information.
King’s University College.................................................74
Campus Map....................................................................... 76 Services and areas listed in this guide are in the London area, but may not be run
by Western University. Please contact the service directly for more information.
Building Abbreviations......................................................77
Index....................................................................................... 78
Registration
Guidelines
t a n t
august
I m p o r
Dates
1
First tuition
installment is
How to Register for Courses due for First
Year Students.
Visit registrar.uwo.ca > Academics > Register in
15
Courses for everything you need to know about:
september
First tuition
• Enrollment appointments installment is
• Step-by-step visual guides for Adding due for Upper
Year Students.
Dropping or Swapping a course
• Waitlist information
• Enrollment constraints Last day to add a full course, a
Summer Activation 2 Labour Day
Holiday.
5 Classes
Begin.
13
first-term half course, a first-term
full course, or a full-year half
course on campus and Distance
november
Studies.
registrar.uwo.ca > Academics > Register in 11:59 PM EST
Courses > Summer Term
For summer classes, students must term activate
prior to registering for classes. Activation
1 12 30
Deadline for official Last day to drop a Last day to drop a full
happens from February to mid-July. Log into transcripts for courses first-term half course course or full-year
student.uwo.ca to declare your intention to taken on Letters of or a first-term full half course (on-
enroll at least 72 hours prior to registering for the Permission during the course (2019-20 Fall/ campus and Distance
course. academic year 2018-19 Winter Term) without Studies) without
and the Spring/Summer academic penalty. academic penalty.
december
Terms of 2019.
Access Code Retrieval
studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/
ChoosePin.cfm
519-661-2100
For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central
(WSSB 1120).
2 Second tuition
installment is due.
8-19 Mid-year exams.
january march
Forgot your Password?
password.uwo.ca
519-661-3800
For in-person inquiries, visit WTS, Support
Last day to drop a
6 14 7
Services Building. Last day to add
Classes a second-term second-term half course
Resume. half course or a or a second-term full
second-term full course (Fall/Winter
course. term) without academic
penalty.
april Visit the 'Student
Central' section
6-26
of this guide for
Final exams. more registration
information.
3
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
The following calendars August
feature important dates and
31
deadlines, as well as general International Student
monthly activities. Residence Welcome Day
residence.uwo.ca
Labour Day
1 International 2 Do you sing or play 3 4 Undergraduate
5 6 7
Driving to campus? Register for the English
Student Orientation an instrument? Fall/Winter Term Classes Orientation Serves
Sign up before September 4 to Register for a parking permit Conversation Program
iesc.uwo.ca Begin Sept. 2-13. All international Day
Move into Residence today audition for a musical ensemble. uwo.ca/parking
Home Opener! students are welcome. oserves.uwo.ca
and tomorrow! music.uwo.ca/ensembles
Mustangs vs. Queen's football iesc.uwo.ca/ecp
game | westernmustangs.ca
September
OWeek events run this week and throughout September #westernoweek | oweek.ca
8 9 10 Attend a Career
11 Stop by McIntosh Gallery
12 13 14
Are you applying to Campus Recreation is Visit the Peer
Assisted Workshop on topics like job for the opening of two new Mustangs vs Carleton
graduate this October? Learning (PAL) Centre search and interview strategies. exhibitions: Anti-Profit and
Western Film screening of the football game — students can
Deadline for applications is
included in your undergraduate for subject-specific and general connect.uwo.ca cult hit movie, The Room attend regular season Mustangs
and graduate tuition fees. Publishing Against the Grain.
September 8th! learning concerns. westernfilm.ca football games for free.
westernmustangs.ca All are welcome! mcintoshgallery.ca
convocation.uwo.ca palcentre.uwo.ca westernmustangs.ca
The Volunteer Fair is in the UCC Atrium
15 Applying to the 16 17 18 19 20 21
Want information on which Compressed Nursing Enjoy 400+ student, faculty
companies are hiring and will be program for 2020? Start building your Western's Employment Global Café invites students to and guest artist performances
Admission applications are drop-in and meet new friends from at the Don Wright Faculty of Music,
Make sure your Tuition is
on campus this fall? Attend an Co-Curricular Record at Resource Centre is now
available this month. myexperience.uwo.ca open for in-person support with around the world. Every Thursday, including the free lunch-hour paid. Tuition was due in August.
Employer information View your online statement of
uwo.ca/fhs/nursing and resume help, mock interviews, and 3-5PM. uwo.ca/international/iesc/ “Fridays @ 12:30” concert series
session. ouac.on.ca more. werc.uwo.ca programs/global_cafe.html account on student.uwo.ca
music.uwo.ca/events
connect.uwo.ca
Check out Clubs Week in the UCC Atruim
22 23 24 Check out a Writing
25 26 27 28
Learning Development
Workshop. Topics include Western Apply for a Need Based
& Success regularly has
presentations on topics such as Overcoming Writer`s Block, Entrepreneurship Award on the Financial Purple Fest
Optimize Lecture Learning and Refining Your Grammar Skills, and Assistance Profile Application. westernusc.ca/purple-fest/
Startup Social:
Maximize your Memory. Writing Personal Statements. uwo.ca/entrepreneurship Log into student.uwo.ca and select
learning.uwo.ca writing.uwo.ca Financial Assistance under Student
Services Links.
5
29 30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Western Accelerator 1 2 3 4 5
Winter applications open.
October is Cyber
Security Hirewesternu Career Do you have a business idea in
uwo.ca/accelerator
need of funding? Register for the
Go Global! Attend an information
Awareness Month Fair, 10 am – 3 pm, Mustang Mustangs vs Waterloo
Ivey Business Plan Competition
session and explore all the cybersmart.uwo.ca Lounge football game
2020 before October 25
opportunities to study, research,
go.ivey.ca/iveybpc westernmustangs.ca
volunteer, intern or work abroad.
goabroad.uwo.ca
Wellness Week | wellnessweek.uwo.ca
Gather a team and enter the
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Apply for Bursary
World's Challenge
International students: consideration on the Fall Impact Experience
Challenge — a competition Visit IESC to get tips to prepare for
to create unique solutions to Financial Assistance applications due.
winter and view a winter clothing Profile Application.
global issues. Deadline ito cel.uwo.ca/impact
display. | iesc.uwo.ca
apply will be in January. Log into student.uwo.ca and select
internationalweek.uwo.ca/ Financial Assistance under the
challenge Student Services links.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Homecoming weekend Homecoming Football
Thanksgiving Holiday game, Mustangs vs. Ottawa
westernhomecoming.uwo.ca westernmustangs.ca
Attend Enviroweek! Setup in the UCC atrium to bring awareness to environmental issues and promote sustainability on campus.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Worried about Western University
plagiarism? Attend the Symphony Orchestra
WSC's "Referencing Your music.uwo.ca/events
Paper" seminar.
writingsupport.uwo.ca
Autumn Convocation | convocation.uwo.ca
27 28 29 30 31
Graduate &
Update your Emergency Professional School
Contact Information in Fair, 10 am – 2 pm, Mustang
student.uwo.ca Lounge
gradfair.uwo.ca
7
October
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Drop by McIntosh Gallery
1 2
to visit the exhibition Angela Prepare for first-term
Grauerholz: Écrins Écrans exams by checking the exam
on through December 14, 2019. schedule.
For more information about registrar.uwo.ca/examinations/
events and programming visit exam_schedule.html
mcintoshgallery.ca
3 4 5 Can't get started on your 6 7 Graduate Student
8 9
term paper? Attend the WSC's Innovation Scholars
Impact Experience "Structuring and Organizing a
cel.uwo.ca/impact Applications OPEN for Winter
Applying to graduate Paper" seminar. 2020 cohort:
school for 2020? writingsupport.uwo.ca sis.uwo.ca
Find out more about graduate
student life by visiting sogs.ca
Fall Reading Break
November
10 11 12 13 14 Spring & Summer Impact 15 16
Remembrance Day Go Abroad Fair is today in Experience applications due
Western Accelerator cel.uwo.ca/impact
Winter applications close. the UCC | goabroad.uwo.ca
uwo.ca/accelerator
Fall Reading Break International Week at Western | internationalweek.uwo.ca
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Fall Preview Day Submit your application to an Trans Day of Drop into the Peer Assisted
Thousands of high school students International Exchange Feeling stressed during Remembrance Opera at Western Learning (PAL) Centre to build
and their families visiting our Program. Deadlines are the exam period? Try Exam presents Mozart’s, The Secret your study schedule for December
campus today. December 1, 2019 and January Stress Drop-in Counselling. Proteus Innovation Gardener, November 21-24. exams | palcentre.uwo.ca
15, 2020. uwo.ca/health
Competition launch. music.uwo.ca/events/
Interested in volunteering? Email
visit@uwo.ca goabroad.uwo.ca proteusic.com
Hack Western | hackwestern.com
Global Entrepreneurship Week | GEW is a globally recognized initiative dedicated to entrepreneurship, economic growth, and innovation in over 150 countries. Western Entrepreneurship will be hosting a variety of
events to celebrate your entrepreneurial spirit! | uwo.ca/entrepreneurship
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Last day to drop a full
Make sure to pay course and full-year
Reminder: Residences will your Tuition. The second
close during the winter break. half course (on campus
installment of Tuition is due day and evening and Distance
If you are not travelling home,
have you made alternate December 2. To view your Studies) without academic
plans? online statement of account, penalty.
visit student.uwo.ca
9
Hack Western | hackwestern.comSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Fitness classes are
free the first week of
each new term and
during exams! Drop in or
register for a class.
shop.westernmustangs.ca
Deadline for admission
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
applications, transcripts, and Second Installment of Does it look like a
supporting documentation: Tuition due Try Exam Stress Drop-in Last Global Cafe of the Fall Undergraduate
Term, 3-5 pm, International & snow storm outside?
Education for 2020. Counselling if you're feeling Classes End Check for weather alerts on
Holiday Pop-Up Market overwhelmed during the exam Graduate Affairs Building Atrium.
Deadline for admission Buy local this holiday and support Western’s main page. uwo.ca
applications: Dentistry for 2020 period. uwo.ca/health
Western’s retail start-ups
propel.uwo.ca
December
8 Graduate Student 9 10 Proteus Innovation
11 12 13 14
Innovation Scholars — Graduating next spring?
What goes into an exam applications for the winter 2019 Competition applications due. Visit career.uwo.ca or make
essay? Find out at the WSC's cohort close today. an appointment with a career
proteusic.com
"Writing Essay Exams" seminar. educator to learn job search
sis.uwo.ca
strategies.
writingsupport.uwo.ca.
Exams
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Remember! There are free Residences are closed
drop-in fitness sessions during
exams to help you work off stress at 12PM for the holiday
Exams are done period.
and take healthy breaks.
Exams
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
11
29 30 31SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Looking to improve 2 3 4
your fitness goals in
2020? Learn about job opportunities
International Student by attending our Employee
Fitness classes are free this Orientation
week! Additionally, you can Information Sessions
iesc.uwo.ca
register for regular sessions connect.uwo.ca
throughout the term by visitng
shop.westernmustangs.ca
5 6 7 Looking for a summer
8 9 10 11
Welcome back! Classes International students can Register for Career
job? Sharpen your writing by attending Achieve your academic
Resume register for the English Workshops this winter, a seminar on writing a thesis goals. Attend a learning
Residences reopen Conversation Program Check out werc.uwo.ca for including Multiple Mini Interviews
at 12PM statement or integrating sources. workshop.
between January 6-17. resume assistance and (MMI) Preparation Workshops.
Western Accelerator connect.uwo.ca for employment writing.uwo.ca learning.uwo.ca
iesc.uwo.ca/ecp connect.uwo.ca
Summer applications open. opportunities.
uwo.ca/accelerator
January
Deadline to apply to the
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Disappointed with your International Exchange
first-term academic Last day to add a second- Program for 2020-2021
results? Drop-in to the Peer term half course or a academic year. goabroad.uwo.ca
Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre second-term full course.
Applications for the Public
(WSSB 4139) to improve your
study skills.
Relations Post-Degree
program are due
palcentre.uwo.ca
postdegree.uwo.ca
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Completed all your
Western
requirements and
Entrepreneurship
want to graduate in
Weekend starts today
February? Today's the uwo.ca/entrepreneurship
deadline to apply to graduate.
Western Entrepreneurship
Indigenous Awareness Week | indigenousweek.uwo.ca
Weekend
26 27 28 29 30 Opera at Western presents
31
Western Accelerator Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado,
Summer applications see dates | music.uwo.ca/events
opened this month. Bell Let's Talk Day
Ivey Business
uwo.ca/accelerator Administration Admission
applications due ivey.uwo.ca/hba
Western Entrepreneurship
Consent & Sexual Violence Awareness Week
13
WeekendSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 Picking a major? Looking
6 7 8
Apply for an Explore Bursary to Hirewesternu Career Start planning for your summer for someone to talk
attend French Immersion School Fair, 10 am – 3 pm, Mustang abroad. Find study abroad, to about your degree?
in Quebec! Application is due in Lounge research, language opportunities Academic Counsellors are great
February | myexplore.ca and more at goabroad.uwo.ca resources for planning your Intent
to Register (due March 31).
Ivey Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: Wondered if you have what
it takes to be an entrepreneur? Participate in this program! Build your
confidence and launch your own startup. | go.ivey.ca/bootcampfeb2020
February
9 10 11 12
Students will be taking planes,
13 14 15
Check student.uwo.ca to ensure trains, and automobiles this Deadline for admission
Are your ideas not Western University
Reading Week to participate applications: Collaborative
getting across? Attend that your Emergency Symphony Orchestra Nursing Program and
the WSC's "Writing with Clarity" Contact Information is up in Western’s Impact performance Compressed Time Frame BScN
seminar. | writingsupport.uwo.ca. to date. Experience. Want to music.uwo.ca/events Program.
participate next year?
cel.uwo.ca/impact
Ivey Entrepreneurship Reading Week
Bootcamp
16 17 Summer Term Activation
18 19 20 21 22
February is a good
if you wish to take summer
time to start looking for courses. Don’t forget you must
accommodations for next ‘term activate’ 72 hours prior to
year. Check out the ‘Housing’ registering on student.uwo.ca >
section for resources. Family Day Holiday ‘Summer and PT Activation’.
Reading Week Family Day Holiday Reading Week
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Western Accelerator
Summer applications close
uwo.ca/accelerator
Seed Your Startup
applications due today
propel.uwo.ca/pitch_competition
Reading Week
15SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
It’s that time! Midterms are here What are you doing after OSAP Summer
Deadline for admission once again. If the stress becomes your degree? Supplemental
Founder's Day
applications: Social Work overwhelming, find comfort in the Application forms are
array of wellness services that Applications for various Post- alumni.westernu.ca
(King's University College). available
Western offers: wec.uwo.ca Degree programs are due this
month, such as Marketing and HR. registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances
| postdegree.uwo.ca
March
8 9 10 11 12 13 March Break Open
14
Opera at Western presents House
Daylight Savings Time Spring Gala: Favourite Scenes, Thousands of high school
March 13 & 14 music.uwo.ca/events students and their families visit
our campus today.
Interested in volunteering?
Email visit@uwo.ca
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Learn to Edit and Proofread at a Final papers will be due
Writing Seminar soon. Make an appointment
writing.uwo.ca with the Writing Support Centre to
improve your work.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Study smarter not harder! Drop
If you are planning to return Western University
into the Peer Assisted
next September, complete Symphony Orchestra
Learning (PAL) Centre
for final exam strategies. your Intent to Register performance
by March 31 music.uwo.ca/events
palcentre.uwo.ca
student.uwo.ca
17
29 30 31SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Planning on taking
Do you play an
1 2 3 Have you been
4
instrument? Download
a course during audition excerpts and practice over involved on campus
Intersession, Summer the summer to ensure you’re ready Seed Your Startup Finale Fall/Winter Term classes this year? Don’t forget to
Evening, Distance or for musical ensemble auditions at end. add activities to your
propel.uwo.ca/pitch_competition
the Don Wright Faculty of Music in Co-Curricular record before
Summer Day? April 30.
September.
student.uwo.ca myexperience.uwo.ca
music.uwo.ca/ensembles
5 6 7 Attend a
Grad Write
8 9 10 11
Seminar on topics such as April Final Exams. Make
writing lit reviews. sure to check out Western
libraries’ extended hours, as well
writing.uwo.ca
as the late night shuttle service.
Exams run
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Applying to Law’s combined-
Exams are here! Stop by International Students can degree program with Business
Exam Stress Drop-in Counselling. visit iesc.uwo.ca for summer term Good Friday Holiday or Engineering for 2020?
Available to all students. program and event information. Admission applications and
sdc.uwo.ca/psych supporting documentation are
due in May. | law.uwo.ca
Exams
19 20 Remember! There are free
21 Planning to graduate
22 23 24 25
drop-in fitness sessions during in June? Make sure to apply
exams to help you work off by the April 30 deadline.
stress and take healthy breaks. student.uwo.ca
Exams
26 27 28 29 30 31
Check your grades and report
comments at student.uwo.ca
19
Exams A p r i lMay
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
International Student
Orientation
iesc.uwo.ca
Residences closed at
12PM for the summer
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Summer Evening Global Café invites
and Spring/Summer students to drop-in
Distances Studies and meet new friends
courses begin. from around the
world. Every Thursday
3-5 pm until July 23
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Schulich School
Intersession courses of Medicine &
begin. Dentistry - Medicine
Convocation
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Victoria Day
Holiday
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6
Global Café runs
every Thursday this
month, 3-5PM.
iesc.uwo.ca
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Spring Convocation | convocation.uwo.ca
International World’s Challenge Challenge | worldschallengechallenge.com
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
June
Spring Convocation | convocation.uwo.ca
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Intersession Exams
20 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Global Café runs
Canada Day every Thursday this
Holiday month, 3-5PM.
iesc.uwo.ca
5 Summer Day Term
begins. 6 7 8 9 10 11
Graduate Student
Innovation Scholars
applications for Fall
2020 cohort open
sis.uwo.ca
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
July
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
A ugust
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Civic Holiday
Examinations: Summer Evening Term.
Examinations: Spring/Summer Distance Studies courses
Graduate Student 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Innovation Scholars
— applications for
the Fall 2020 cohort
close today.
sis.uwo.ca
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Examinations: Summer Day
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
21Program & Over the course of your
university career, there
Academic Counselling
are a number of reasons
why you may see an
academic counsellor:
• To discuss course changes, withdrawals, special permissions, • To pose questions about modules/programs, degree
and appeal procedures requirements, and University regulations
• To seek accommodation based on serious, documented • To process requests for Letters of Permission (i.e., taking
reasons which have affected your academic performance courses at another university)
(e.g., illness, bereavement, personal problems, or other • To have transfer credits approved for an academic exchange
extenuating circumstances) program
MAIN CAMPUS
Arts & Humanities Don Wright Faculty of Music Engineering
music@uwo.ca | 519.661.2044
arts@uwo.ca | 519.661.3043 engugrad@uwo.ca | 519.661.2130
Room 210, Talbot College
Room 2230, UC Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Building
music.uwo.ca/current-students/
uwo.ca/arts/counselling eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate
undergraduate/acad-counselling.html
westernuArts westernuEng
westernuMusic
Information & Media Studies Science/Basic Medical Sciences Social Science
fims@uwo.ca | 519.661.3542 scibmsac@uwo.ca | 519.661.3040 ssaco@uwo.ca | 519.661.2011
Room 2001, FNB Room 280, NCB Room 2105, SSC
fims.uwo.ca uwo.ca/sci/counselling counselling.ssc.uwo.ca
westernuFIMS westernuScience westernuSocSci
Health Sciences | Kinesiology Health Sciences | Nursing Health Sciences | Health Studies
kinug@uwo.ca | 519.661.3086 nursing@uwo.ca | 519.661.3395 shsinfo@uwo.ca | 519.661.4119
Room 3R34, Arts & Humanities Building Room 3306, FNB Room 222, HSB
westernu.ca/fhs/kin westernu.ca/fhs/nursing westernu.ca/fhs/health_studies
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
Brescia University College Huron University College King’s University College
brescia@uwo.ca | 519.858.5151 519.438.7224 519.433.3491 Ext. 4406 PROGRAM & ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
The Hive - Main Level, Mother St. James Student Support Services - West Wing Office of the Academic Dean
Memorial Building huronuc.ca kings.uwo.ca
SECOND ENTRY
Dentistry Ivey Business School Law Medicine
5 19.661.3326 hba@ivey.ca | 519.661.4111 519.661.3346
519.661.3459 | schulich.uwo.ca
Dental Sciences Building, Room 1003 Second floor, Richard Ivey Josephine Spencer Niblett
Clinical Skills Building, Room 3700
schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry Building | ivey.ca/hba Faculty of Law Building
Schulichmeddent
Schulichmeddent Iveybusiness westernuLaw
25Academic
Information
With 11 faculties, Academic Appeals, Undergraduate Breadth Requirements for First
and three Affiliated Student Year
westerncalendar.uwo.ca westerncalendar.uwo.ca
University Colleges,
The Senate Review Board Academic (SRBA) is the final
Western offers more body to which students may appeal certain rulings of
First-Year Program
than 400 different
Students registering in general first-year programs must
Deans in academic matters, and its decisions are final.
choose courses that fulfill the basic requirement of 5.0
Contact your faculty for further details.
specializations, courses numbered 1000 - 1999. The 5.0 courses must
majors and minors Academic Calendar include at least four different subjects with no more than
2.0 courses in one subject. Students are encouraged to
at the westerncalendar.uwo.ca take an essay course in first year.
undergraduate level. The Academic Calendar is the official record of
academic programs and university-wide academic
Essay Course Requirements
policies as reviewed and approved by Senate and its Satisfactory completion of at least 2.0 designated
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The following relevant committees, necessary for the University to essay courses, at least 1.0 of which must be senior
(numbered 2000 - 4999). The 2.0 essay courses must
resources can help
fulfill its academic role and mission.
be completed through Western or through one of its
you navigate your Breadth Requirements for Affiliated University Colleges.
Academics at Bachelor Degrees Exception: Students who are admitted with 10.0
advanced stranding credits are required to complete
westerncalendar.uwo.ca
Western. 1.0 designated senior essay course (numbered 2000 -
At least 1.0 course must be chosen from each of the 4999) through Western or one of the Affiliated University
three Categories A, B, and C. First-year students Colleges.
must include 1.0 course from each of two of the three
categories. Any outstanding breadth requirement not
completed in first year must be completed prior to
graduation. For the courses offered in each category,
please visit the website above.
26 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Personal Timetables
cel.uwo.ca student.uwo.ca
CEL courses blend community-based projects with academic Personal timetables can be found on your Student Center once you
learning, and are offered in many disciplines at Western. Projects have added courses.
are based on community-defined needs and are intended to be
beneficial to both the community and the student(s). Students gain Registration
exposure to community leaders, societal issues, and the opportunity registrar.uwo.ca/academics/register_in_courses
for professional skill-building through CEL courses.
How to access your appointment date:
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registrar.uwo.ca/academics/distance_studies.html Fall/Winter studies. For details on your appointment start time, sign
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if you cannot attend regular classes. Today’s distance courses may able to add courses through the Student Center beginning on your
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communication technologies.
Structure of the Degree
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to appropriateness of sanctions imposed for scholastic offences.
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27von Kuster Hall, Music Building
Campus
Events
Never miss an event with Western's Events Calendar at events.westernu.ca
Check it out regularly to make the most of your time at Western.
Clubs Week than 30 events on campus throughout the and non-musical dramatic productions as well as
weekend including the football game, lectures, student-written one-act plays.
September 16-20, 2019
barbecues, art exhibitions, faculty open houses,
westernusc.ca/clubs
reunions and receptions. Wellness Week
This week, the atrium of the UCC is filled with
October 1-4, 2019
USC clubs you can get involved in.
Indigenous Awareness Week wellnessweek.uwo.ca
January 20-24, 2019
Consent & Sexual Violence indigenousweek.uwo.ca
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness
Week, Western highlights the supports and
Awareness Week Come out and learn more about Indigenous services that students have access to both on
January 27-31, 2019 culture at Indigenous Awareness Week. and off-campus. This week is intended to create
This week gives the community a platform to and encourage open discussion surrounding
have various discussions around consent. International Week mental health and wellness and to decrease the
November 11-15, 2019 stigma associated with mental illness.
EnviroWeek internationalweek.uwo.ca
October 14-18, 2019 International Week celebrates diversity at
WISE (Western's Ideas for
EnviroWesternUSC Western and offers the opportunity for students, Sustainability and the
EnviroWeek is your opportunity to learn how you staff and faculty to participate in workshops, Environment) Competition
can make an impact with sustainability efforts. presentations, cultural events, and more. sustainability.uwo.ca/wise
Are you interested in solving complex issues
Founder’s Day McIntosh Gallery that affect Western and its community? Either
March 7, 2019 mcintoshgallery.ca as an individual or in teams, you can pitch your
alumni.westernu.ca/events/ Visit McIntosh Gallery for thought-provoking innovative ideas that can help tackle a current
founders-day exhibitions, engaging programs, and exciting environmental problem.
Founder’s Day celebrates Western’s founding in special events. Admission is free.
1878. It is a time for alumni, students, faculty and World’s Challenge Challenge
staff to reconnect and share in a celebration of Musical Performances worldschallengechallenge.com/
everything #purpleandproud.
music.uwo.ca/events western
From large ensemble performances by The World’s Challenge Challenge is an exciting
Global Entrepreneurship orchestra, choirs, bands, opera and jazz, to way to engage in discussion and debate about
Week (GEW) special guest artists, faculty and student recitals, world issues, and to bring your own ideas to the
November 18 – 23, 2019 the Don Wright Faculty of Music hosts 350+ table. Apply in the fall term and prepare your
uwo.ca/entrepreneurship (mostly free!) public concerts each year. pitch. Western finals to be held early in Winter
term. Global Final held in June.
GEW is a globally recognized initiative
dedicated to entrepreneurship, economic OWeek
growth, and innovation in over 150 countries. oweek.ca
As partners, Propel’s Entrepreneurship Centre OWeek offers an incredible opportunity to build
CAMPUS EVENTS
will be hosting a variety of events to advocate memories, learn about campus resources and
Entrepreneurship on Western's campus. create connections with faculty, staff and fellow
students. #westernoweek
Homecoming
October 18-20, 2019 Theatre Western
alumni.westernu.ca/events/ TheatreWesternUSC
homecoming-reunions
Theatre Western produces shows of the highest
Western has one of the biggest and best
professional quality, including full length musical
Homecomings in Canada. Take part in more
28 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020Careers & Experience
experience.uwo.ca
Careers &
Our team helps students deepen their
academic learning and actively plan for
personal and professional growth through
career education, experiential learning, and
industry exploration.
Western Connect
connect.uwo.ca
Western Connect is an online portal for
students and alumni to engage with Western
Experience
services and supports. Log in to access
thousands of job opportunities, volunteer and
internship positions, register for workshops
and special events, sign-up for employer
information session, manage your Co- Job Fair Western
Curricular Record, and more. February 4, 2020 Entrepreneurship
careerfair.uwo.ca uwo.ca/entrepreneurship
Top employers come to Western for the hirewesternu Utilize Western's Entrepreneurship
Job Fair to promote their employment opportunities. resources to launch your buiness.
Build your brand, expand your network and learn more
about what roles are available to you.
Alumni Career Management Our vision is for all
alumni.westernu.ca/career-management Western graduates to
Career Fair Western Alumni Career Management offers you lifelong
have the skills and
October 3, 2019 resources and support to help you design a career (and
careerfair.uwo.ca life) that work for you. confidence to
Over 60 organizations looking to hire Western talent thoughtfully engage
Western's Employment Resource
will be onsite at the hirewesternu Career Fair to speak
Centre in communities, and
about their career opportunities.
werc.uwo.ca build a meaningful
Federal Student Work Experience Receive assistance and feedback on your resume, life and career.
Program (FSWEP) cover letter, CV, and LinkedIn profile from trained
canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/ Career Profile Advisors. You can also book peer mock
jobs/services/recruitment/students/ interviews. Assistance is available on a drop-in basis or
federal-student-work-program.html through email, in multiple languages.
This program helps match students with federal
departments and agencies for temporary jobs. Experiential Learning
experience.uwo.ca
hirewesternu Apply your knowledge, develop your skills, connect
hirewesternu.ca with communities, and increase your employability
through experiential learning. Visit our website to
The hirewesternu campaign tells the story of what
explore internships, community engaged learning, field
makes Western students, like you, talented. Learn
experiences, and more.
about the messages we share with employers and the
opportunities for career-related experience.
International Internships
International Students Working in goabroad.uwo.ca
Canada Western offers a number of opportunities for paid
and unpaid internships abroad (often during the
Careers & Experience summer term) through established partnerships
CAREERS & EXPERIENCE
career.uwo.ca with international educational institutions, non-profit
Resources for international students to find employment organizations, and private companies.
in Canada (resumes, cover letters, job search strategies,
career workshops, group counselling and more). Working at Western
International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC)
workingatwestern.uwo.ca
iesc.uwo.ca As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2019, one
The IESC offers drop-in help, workshops, and advising of London’s largest employers and Canada’s 3rd largest
appointments for international students regarding research-intensive university, Western provides a
Canadian work regulations. diverse and unique environment in which more than
9,000 full- and part-time staff and faculty work.
29Jobs on Campus
oncampusjobs.uwo.ca
How to find part-time jobs on campus
1. Login with your Western username and password to connect.uwo.ca
2. Check out uwo.ca/hr/working for full-time and part-time job opportunities
3. Read about Work Study positions in the ‘Fees & Financial Aid’ section
4. Some specific areas hiring students on campus are the following:
Campus Tour Guides
connect.uwo.ca
The Gazette
westerngazette.ca
Volunteer and paid positions are available in writing, editing, photography, video and
graphics.
Instructional Technology Resource Centre
itrc.uwo.ca | connect.uwo.ca
Hiring for ITRC Student Consultants.
Hospitality Services
hospitalityservices.uwo.ca/employment
Food services positions include tasks such as cashiering, serving and cooking for
residence dining and campus eateries.
Off-Campus Housing
offcampus.uwo.ca
Positions include Team Leader and Off-Campus Advisor. Apply online in February for
the upcoming year.
Residence
rezlife.uwo.ca/opportunities
There are many opportunities for you to get involved in Residence! Become a
Student Leader, join the RezNet team or be a Tour Guide.
University Students' Council
westernusc.ca/home/your-opportunities/
the-spoke.ca | the-wave.ca
The USC offer a number of opportunities, through our various operations, services,
council positions, and our clubs system.
Western Mustangs
CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT
uwo.ca/campusrec/jobs
Various positions available in Campus Recreation, Sport Western, Intramurals, events,
marketing, communications, media relations, Mustangs TV production.
Related Resources
International Student Western Accelerator Work Study
Work Opportunities • See 'Services to • See ‘Fees and
Program (ISWOP) Help You Succeed' Financial Aid’
• See ‘International
Experience’
30 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020City of London
Budweiser Gardens Museums and Art Galleries yourlondoncalling.ca
budweisergardens.com londontourism.ca/Things-To-Do/ #LdnOnt
Budweiser Gardens is home to the London Knights, Museums-and-Galleries
London Lightning, and so far this year hosted Keith London has many museums and galleries including:
Urban, Kevin Hart, and Cirque du Soleil. • McIntosh Gallery Children’s Museum Located on the banks
• Banting House • Museum London of the Thames River,
Covent Garden Market National Historic Site • Royal Canadian London is 200
coventmarket.com • Canadian Medical Regiment Museum
Located in the heart of downtown London, Covent
Hall of Fame • Forest City Gallery kilometers west of
Garden Market comes complete with fresh produce, • TAP Centre for
Creativity
• DNA Gallery Toronto, Ontario,
gourmet and special diet foods, public square, seasonal
outdoor farmer’s market, ice rink, and regular family • Eldon House
• Michael Gibson
Gallery Canada.
programming. • Museum of Ontario • ArtLab Gallery in the
Archaeology Visual Arts Building Temperatures range
Entertainment • London Regional
from a July (summer)
londontourism.ca/See-and-Do/
Entertainment Parks and Nature average of 26°C to a
London has a variety of entertainment venues londontourism.ca/See-and-Do/Parks-and- January (winter)
Nature
and attractions, from movie theatres to escape
rooms. New facilities that have opened include The There are many natural settings to enjoy in London, average of -7°C.
Factory, Canada's biggest indoor adventure park including the Thames River Parkway, which winds its
(thefactorylondon.ca), and The Rec Room way over 40 km of paved, off-road multi-use pathways With a population of
running beside the banks of the Thames River and
383,000, London is
(therecroom.com).
extending into many neighbourhoods.
London Public Library Canada’s 11th largest
Summer Festivals
londonpubliclibrary.ca city.
londontourism.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals
London Sports London offers many excellent summer festivals
londonmajors.com | londonknights.com including Sunfest, Trackside Music Festival, Rock the
lightningbasketball.ca Park, Home County Music & Art Festival, Rib Fest, the
International Food Festival, and more.
London is home to many sports teams who put on
fantastic entertainment competing on ice, field and
court. The Grand Theatre
grandtheatre.com
London Tourism London’s Grand Theatre is nationally renowned and
londontourism.ca presents plays from September to May.
These links will help answer quick questions about
settling in and what the city of London has to offer you. United Way
unitedway.uwo.ca
The Market at Western Fair Western is a strong supporter of the United Way of
District London & Middlesex. Contributions to Western's 2018
CITY OF LONDON
United Way campaign resulted in an total of $611,866.
westernfairdistrict.com/market
With over 100 vendors, the market offers a wide variety
of artisanal products and seasonal ingredients.
31Clubs & Volunteer
Faculty Students’ Councils, Clubs McIntosh Gallery
and Associations mcintoshgallery.ca
Joining a club or uwo.ca/campus_life/clubs_associations.html Volunteer or part-time Work Study positions can be
volunteering with an Connect with your Faculty or School to find out about tailored to fit your interests in visitor services, special
organization is a how to get involved with different Councils, Clubs and events, archives or curatorial research.
great way to make
Associations at the Faculty level.
Orientation Leader (Soph)
meaningful International Peer Connection oweek.ca
connections and uwo.ca/international/iesc/programs/ Sophs are Western's beloved orientation leaders who
peer_guide_program.html welcome new students to campus every year. Sophs
experiences. The Peer Connection program matches new volunteer their time as spirit leaders, academic role
international (graduate, undergraduate, and exchange) models, and mentors to help students connect with
CLUBS & VOLUNTEER
students with current Western students called Peer campus resources in their first year.
Guides. Peer Guides are familiar with the Western
campus and have had a variety of international and Residents' Council
intercultural experiences of their own. rezlife.uwo.ca/rezcouncil
This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet
Let’s Talk Science people from your residence and develop leadership
outreach.letstalkscience.ca/uwo skills. Residents' Council positions are selected
Let's Talk Science connects volunteers with educators in September and January every year.
and youth to deliver a wide variety of meaningful science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning
experiences in both school and community settings.
32 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020Orientation Serves
oserves.uwo.ca | connect.uwo.ca
Orientation Serves gives first-year students the opportunity to learn about the London
community from the moment they arrive. First-year students and their orientation volunteers
will support the great work of many London and area non-profits, and build connections
that last the duration of their time at Western.
Recreational-based Sports Clubs
westernmustangs.ca
Campus Recreation currently facilitates 18 student sport clubs, including martial arts,
triathlon 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.
Western Peer Leaders
peerleaders@uwo.ca
Student Experience recruits more than 500 student leaders each year. These
student leaders are referred to as “Western Peer Leaders” and are undergraduate
students who volunteer or work for the areas within the Student Experience portfolio.
If you want to contribute to the Western community while gaining transferrable skills
and growing your university network, these roles are for you! peerleaders.uwo.ca
University Students’ Council (USC)
westernusc.ca
As one of Canada’s largest student unions, 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, coordinating
numerous USC projects, or volunteering at our media outlets:
The Gazette
westerngazette.ca
No experience is necessary to get involved. You can write, edit, shoot photos or
video, create graphics, illustrations or comics, and code with training provided by
senior student editors.
Related Resources Western TV
94.9 CHRW – Radio Western westerngazette.ca/multimedia/western_tv
• See ‘Media on Campus’ Volunteer on and off camera — reporting, writing, editing, and producing.
Alternative Spring Break
• See ‘International Experience’.
Western Serves Network (WSN)
Elections
cel.uwo.ca/students/local_cocurricular
• See ‘Leadership’ The WSN provides an opportunity for students to build meaningful, reciprocal
relationships with local organizations in the non-profit community, while offering a
EnviroWestern, USC volunteer base capable of helping local groups achieve their goals.
• See ‘Environment & Sustainability’
Leadership and Academic Mentorship Writing Support Centre - Peer Writing Advisor
Program (LAMP)
writingsupport.uwo.ca
• See ‘Leadership’
Peer Writing Advisors are specifically trained to give valuable feedback to
SERT – Student Emergency Response Team undergraduate students’ writing. In addition to providing an important service,
• See ‘Safety and Security’ volunteers earn resume and CV boosting skills.
CLUBS & VOLUNTEER
Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS)
• See ‘Leadership’
Wellness Education Centre
• See ‘Services to Help You Succeed’
Western Foot Patrol
• See ‘Safety and Security’
33Dining on Campus
Campus Meal Plan Grad Club
mealplan.uwo.ca gradclub.sogs.ca
From grabbing a The first step to dining easily and affordably on campus TheWesternGradClub
quick bite on the go is to start your Campus Meal Plan. Choose from one of UWOGradClub
to sitting down for a the following plans, each accepted at all dining halls
and eateries on campus.
The Grad Club has a variety of options, including an
meal with friends,
energizing breakfast, a healthy lunch, a late-night snack, a
The Flex Plan relaxing pint, or even just a cup of coffee.
you have many Save 5% on every food purchase, every time you use
dining options your account at any Hospitality services eatery on Great Hall Catering
greathallcatering.ca
available on campus. campus.
Planning an event on campus? We will provide the perfect
The Tax-Exempt Plan
menu, décor, and service for your student club, residence
Save up to 13% Pay no HST on most food purchases at council, or other attendees.
any Hospitality Services eatery on campus.
Residence Meal Plan Restaurant Ninety One
If you live in Residence, you can use your existing meal restaurantninetyone.ca
plan at any residence dining hall, eatery on campus, or Enjoy year-round dining in our enclosed patio. Open daily
participating local establishments. for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also features Sunday
Brunch.
Campus Eateries
eateries.uwo.ca The Spoke & Rim Tavern, USC
Whether you want a Fair Trade coffee, a customized the-spoke.ca
burger with your favourite toppings, or hot and The Spoke is located in the heart of campus on the main
delicious pad thai—we have over 20 eateries on level of the UCC and offers students a great place to relax
campus to satisfy every craving. See all eateries and while on campus. Whether you are coming for the 100%
hours of operation on the WesternU App or at Fair Trade coffee, CLTs (Chicken, Lettuce and Tomato
eateries.uwo.ca. wraps), or Rick McGhie, The Spoke is sure to provide you
with good food, great service and pricing fit for a student
Meal Plan Partners budget.
mealplan.uwo.ca
Easily order in from or dine out at a variety of dining The Wave Restaurant & Catering,
options across London, using your Campus Meal Plan. USC
Explore all participating locations at mealplan.uwo.ca. the-wave.ca
The Wave offers the best in casual dining in the heart of
The Green Leaf Café @ campus. Guests enjoy selections from our gourmet burger
Somerville menu, fresh pastas, entree salads, wraps & grill items. Our
greenleafcafe.uwo.ca friendly staff, great food, drinks and atmosphere make
The Wave the most popular eatery on campus. Book your
Join us for our delicious lunch buffet on campus,
next private event or catering with us.
featuring local & seasonal cuisine. Menu changes daily,
open Tuesday–Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Book your
reservation online.
DINING ON CAMPUS
34 STUDENT GUIDE 2019-2020Environment &
Sustainability
sustainability.uwo.ca | GreenWesternU
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.
Centre for Environment and Student Initiatives and Groups There are over
Sustainability
100
Environment & Sustainability Society
uwo.ca/enviro UWOESS
The CES is an interdisciplinary initiative, and home to
the Undergraduate Environmental Science program, Society of Graduate Students Sustainability
the Masters in Environment and Sustainability program, Committee
and the Collaborative Specialization in Environment and sogs.ca/committees Green Boards on campus,
Sustainability. Society of Graduate Students Sustainability Committee: highlighting sustainability
The SOGS Sustainability Committee aims to educate events, tips and facts.
EnviroCon graduate students, faculty, and staff on sustainability, and
uwo.ca/enviro/envirocon strives to make Western a more environmentally-friendly
campus by identifying areas for improvement and
This conference is hosted by students in the developing practical strategies to increase sustainability.
Collaborative Specializattion in the Centre for Last year, Western diverted
%
50
Environment and Sustainability, and aims to bring SunStang
together the knowledge and research of undergraduate sunstang.com
and graduate students, faculty, and community members Students design and build a solar powered car to
involved in environment and sustainability. partake in international solar races. The team welcomes
undergraduate and graduate students from all faculties.
Green Infrastructure of all the waste on campus
EnviroWestern
sustainability.uwo.ca/get_involved/tours. EnviroWestern to recycling or composting.
html
EnviroWestern is a student service that seeks to make
Western’s new buildings and major renovations Western a more environmentally sustainable campus ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
are designed and operated to be sustainable. The by leading events and initiatives to enhance student
University has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and awareness of environmental issues on campus, incent You can find more than
Environmental Design) certifications for 13 of them. student behavior change and provide a network for
120
students to address their environmental concerns on
Zero Waste Initiative campus and in the community.
Western is striving to become a Zero Waste campus
by 2022, meaning that 90% or more of the waste Transportation
generated on campus will be diverted from landfill by westernusc.ca/transportation water bottle refill stations
recycling, reuse or composting. Sustainable methods of transportation include: installed across campus.
• Student Bus Pass
• Dedicated Pedestrian and Bike Routes
• Carpooling Program
• Staff Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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