About
Western University is a global community of passionate individuals focused on making change in the world today.
As a top Canadian research and teaching institution, we bring together diverse minds and disciplines to power individual purpose for collective impact. The Western experience fosters meaningful connections that last a lifetime.
At Western, you will belong to a community of more than 45,000 students from 138 countries.
Our unique learning environment includes exceptional academics, outstanding facilities, and internships, co-ops or practicums in every program. You can take part in diverse experiences and access the right support to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.
Our spacious campus is one of the most beautiful in Canada, filled with trees and green space, and a mix of historic and modern buildings. Our home, London, Ontario, is a vibrant city of over 400,000 people just 2 hours west of Toronto.
Western is comprised of a main campus and two affiliated university colleges: Huron and King’s.
Programs
At Western, you have lots of options! Apply to a faculty or program only once. You will be asked to indicate your Subject of Major Interest in your application – this is just an indication of what you would like to study in that program or faculty, and not a commitment.
Not sure where to start? Read tips for selecting your program choices on your application or learn how Western degrees are structured.
Key Dates
Admission Points
Full-time: Fall/Winter. Our full-time term is September to April.
Part-time: Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer.
If you are applying on a part-time basis only, complete the Part-Time Application Form instead.
Deadlines
Be sure to check your deadlines. You may need to complete an additional profile, test or audition for your program. Some scholarships also require applications by the deadline.
Admission Requirements
Group A Admission Requirements
- Group A applicants
You meet the Group A applicant criteria and are applying to your first year at Western.
Group B Admission Requirements
Group B Applicants
- Canadian high school students from outside of Ontario
You are in your final year of high school in a Canadian province other than Ontario and applying to your first year at Western. - Home-schooled applicants
You are finishing your high school studies as a home-schooled student. - International applicants
You are in your final year of high school outside of Canada and applying to Western. - Transfer students
You are in college or university and hoping to transfer to Western. - Mature and senior students
You have been out of school for a long time and would like to restart. - Already completed an undergraduate degree
You already have an undergraduate degree and want to start another one.
Other Admission Requirements
Special Circumstances and Pathways
- Special circumstances and pathways
You have faced systemic barriers or feel your academic background is not reflective of your potential.
Supporting Documents
Transcripts
You are responsible for ensuring your supporting documents are complete and accurate. Under our admission policy, any omission or falsified information will negatively impact the evaluation of the application.
Language Requirements
We want to make sure you can succeed in courses taught in English. If English is not your first language, you will need to submit proof of English-language proficiency. The Undergraduate Admissions Office reserves the right to require any applicant to write a test of English.
Supplementary Documents
Some programs require mandatory supplementary applications for admission consideration. We will not consider you for admission to these programs unless you submit both the OUAC Undergraduate application and your supplementary application by the deadline.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
University is an investment, and we want to support you! There are many options to fund your studies at Western.
Offers of Admission
We will post all decisions in your Student Center. You will receive email notification of a decision to the email account you supplied in your OUAC Undergraduate application.
If you receive an offer and are currently enrolled in courses, your offer will be conditional. The conditions of your offer will be clearly outlined in your offer of admission letter and in your Offer Portal. Usually, we want to see that you have graduated, kept your grades above a minimum average and, if applicable, achieved minimum English proficiency test scores.
When you graduate, you will submit your official final documents and we will check to ensure you have met all final conditions of your offer.
Accessibility Services
We have many services and programs that support the personal, physical, social and academic needs of students with disabilities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, especially from members of equity-deserving or systemically oppressed groups.
Residence
- Consistently ranked as one of the best in Canada.
- 12 residences and 3 residence styles (traditional, suite-style and hybrid-style) with a wide range of meal plans and a safe and inclusive environment close to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other services.
- You are guaranteed a place in residence if you:
- are coming directly from high school,
- are a single student without children,
- have received an offer of full-time, first-year admission to our main campus by mid-May and
- complete the Residence Placement Questionnaire and pre-payment by the residence deadline.
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Contact
Western University
Undergraduate Admissions – Main Campus
Western Student Services Building, Room 3140
London ON N6A 3K7
Email: welcome@uwo.ca
Chat: westernchat.uwo.ca