101 – Brescia University College at Western University
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Last updated: October 1, 2019
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- About Brescia University College
- The Brescia Competencies
- Residence at Brescia
- Important Deadlines
- Admission Information
- Submission of Documents
- English Proficiency
- Student Accessibility Services
- Contact Information
About Brescia University College
Brescia University College is Canada’s women’s university college with approximately 1,500 students. Brescia provides a student-centred, engaging environment that encourages active participation in learning, community involvement and the development of leadership skills. A pre-university Preliminary Year Program is available to both male and female registrants. Residence is guaranteed, and generous scholarship and bursary programs are offered.
Brescia is affiliated with Western University; students benefit from the small, supportive atmosphere at Brescia while enjoying the resources of a large-scale research-intensive institution like Western.
The Brescia Competencies
The Brescia Competencies are the building blocks of the Brescia experience. They help students think critically and participate actively in society. Our 7 competencies include the following:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inquiry and Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Self Awareness and Development
- Social Awareness and Engagement
- Valuing
Residence at Brescia
Opened in September 2013, Clare Hall accommodates approximately 300 students conveniently on campus, steps from classes and the library. Located in the centre of campus, this gorgeous building is organized into “houses” of small groupings of students. Composed of mainly single accommodations, each room features a queen-size bed, floor-to-ceiling closets, an ensuite bathroom, individual climate controls and a window seat. The Mercato — our marché-style dining pavilion — offers fresh, made-to-order dishes with emphasis on local, seasonal foods. Brescia guarantees residence space for all incoming students.
Important Deadlines
Additional scholarship dates and deadlines can be found on the Admission Scholarship website.
Admission Information
If you feel that your average will fall below our admission requirements for your program of choice, you can submit an Applicant Profile in addition to your official application, found on the Admission Requirements web page.
Submission of Documents
An acknowledgement will be sent to you detailing the documents required to complete your application for admission to Brescia. All requested supporting documents must be received before an admission decision can be made. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documentation has been submitted directly to the Admissions Office at Brescia University College.
Read more about admission requirements and submitting documents.
English Proficiency
Brescia University College is an English-speaking university. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who have not lived or studied in an English environment for a minimum of 4 years will be required to write an English proficiency test or complete their ESL studies with one of Brescia’s ESL pathway partners.
Brescia’s ESL pathway partners: You may complete English-language studies at Culture Works, Western’s English Language Centre or Fanshawe College’s English as a Second Language program.
Read more about English-language proficiency.
Student Accessibility Services
Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation (e.g., special arrangements for exams) must notify Student Accessibility Services at Western’s Main Campus of their needs so that accommodation and related support may be considered. Contact Student Accessibility Services by email or by phone at 519-661-2147.
Procedures for requesting academic accommodation and information about related support is available on the Student Accessibility Services website.
Contact Information
Brescia University College
Admissions, Office of the Registrar
1285 Western Road
London ON N6G 1H2
Telephone: 519-858-5151
Email: brescia@uwo.ca
