Student - Academic Calendar - University of Western Ontario

Final Schedule 

on Registrar’s 

Website (March) 

Summer Exam 

Period 

(June - August) 

Third Term: May - August 

Adjudication 

Fall program 

eligibility (May) 

Grades reviewed for 

April 

Final 

Exam 

Period 

Summer 

Course 

Registration 

(March - July) 

STUDENT GUIDE 2009-2010 

Fall Course 

Registration 

Online (June - 

August) 

Course 

Drop 

Deadline 

Second term 

half course: 

(February) 

September 

Add/Drop 

Online & Paper 

Submission 

Centres 

of Information: 

www.registrar.uwo.ca 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca 

studentservices.uwo.ca 

Academic Counselling 

Department Advisors 

Intent 

to 

Register 

Course Drop 

Deadlines 

First term half 

course: Oct. 15 

Full Course: 

Nov. 30 

Program 

requests for Fall 

Registration 

(February) 

Final Schedule on 

Registrar’s 

website 

(November) 

January 

Second Term: January - April 

1/4 page ad: 3.5” w x 5.0” h 

First Term: September - December 

Online & Paper 

Submission 

Add/Drop 

December 

Exam Period 

Program 

Planning 

“What’s Your 

Program” 

Faculty & Dept. Info 

Sessions (Jan. - Feb.) 

Table of Contents 

Months at a Glance 

September 2009.....................................................3 

October 2009..........................................................5 

November 2009......................................................7 

December 2009......................................................9 

January 2010............................................................11 

February 2010..........................................................13 

March 2010...............................................................15 

April 2010...................................................................17 

May-June 2010........................................................18 

July-August 2010.....................................................19 

Coupon Section...............................................................21 

Academic Information.....................................................25 

Campus Events...............................................................27 

Careers & Employment..................................................28 

City of London..................................................................30 

Dining on Campus...........................................................31 

Environment & Sustainability: Green Initiatives: .........32 

Excellence and High Achievement...............................33 

Fees & Financial Aid........................................................34 

Graduate and Professional Programs.........................36 

Graduation........................................................................37 

Health & Wellness............................................................38 

Housing.............................................................................39 

International Experience.................................................40 

Leadership........................................................................41 

Libraries & Computer Labs............................................42 

Media on Campus...........................................................42 

Parking...............................................................................43 

Safety and Security.........................................................44 

Services to Help You Succeed......................................46 

Shops & Services.............................................................48 

Sports & Recreation........................................................50 

Scholarships & Awards...................................................52 

Student Central................................................................53 

Transportation & Travel...................................................58 

Volunteer & Clubs Information.......................................59 

Western Student Services Building..............................62 

Map of Campus...............................................................63 

Affiliated University Colleges 

Brescia University College......................................64 

Huron University College........................................66 

King’s University College........................................68 

Get Experience! (Article)................................................70 

Important Contacts.........................................................71 

Index..................................................................................72 

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september month 2009 2009 

Move into Residence 

Student Guide available for 

pick up 

Terry Fox Run! 

Labour Day (Western Holiday) 

Move into Residence 

Student Guide available for 

pick up 

SDC Presentation: Effective Textbook 

Strategies 1:30-2:30PM (SEB 1059) 

Campus Rec: Member Registration 

Begins 

USC Elections- Nominations open- 

Pick up your application in the 

USC Office (Room 340 UCC) or at 

www.voteusc.ca 

Bus Pass Pick-up begins 

Last day to receive applications 

for graduation at Autumn 

Convocation. 

Overcoming Writer’s Block* 

Deadline to apply for relief 

against a final grade in a 

Summer Day course. 

Extended web registration 

ends at midnight. 

Thesis Writing* 

SDC Presentation: Writing 

Multiple-choice Tests 4:30- 

5:30PM (WSC 55) 

Campus Rec: Non Member 

Registration Begins 

USC Meeting v 

OSAP Loan Release (pick-up): GH, SH 

SDC Presentation: Preparing for 

Multiple-choice Tests 

1:30-2:30pm (SEB 1059) 

SDC Presentation: Maximize Your 

Memory 2:30-3:30pm (SEB 1059) 

OSAP Loan Release (pick-up) 

begins: GH, SH 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Orientation Week 

SDC Presentation: Optimize Lecture 

Learning 3:30-4:30pm (SEB 1059) 

SDC Presentation: Successful Time 

Management 4:30-5:30pm (SEB 

1059) 

Fall/Winter Term classes begin. 

Annotated 

Campus Rec: Intramural 

Bibliographies* 

SDC Presentation: Maximize 

Your Memory 1:30-2:30PM 

(3M 3250) 

International Student 

Welcome Reception 

5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Conron Hall 

Paper Add/Drop period 

Last day for late registration. 

Sports Registration Closes 

Last day to add a full course, a first-term 

half course, a first-term first quarter (Q) 

course (Kin), a first-term full course, or 

a full-year half course on campus and 

Distance Studies. 

SDC Presentation: Preparing for 

Multiple-Choice Tests 

11:30am-12:30pm (NCB 113) 

Shinerama Day! 

Web registration ends. 

Western Mustangs Football 

Home Opener, 1 p.m., 

TD Waterhouse Stadium 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

Volunteer Week (UCC) 

International Student Orientation Day, 

1:00 – 4:30 p.m., WSS 2130 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

PrideWestern walks in 

AIDS Walk for Life. 

The Learning Help Centre, 

RM 4139, WSS, is now OPEN! 

Last day for students on 

exchange or a letter of 

permission to submit transcripts 

for graduation at Autumn 

Convocation. 

USC Elections – Nominations 

close at 4pm 

Detailed information about Undergraduate Sessional dates 

can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar. Please visit our 

website for more details: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca 

Writing with Clarity* Grammar Primer* Writing in the Sciences* 

Concise Writing* 

USC Elections – All Candidate’s 

Meeting: Campaigning begins! 

vv Board of Governors Meeting 

Clubs Week (UCC) 

27 28 29 30 

Make sure you ADD any courses you 

want to take by the deadline(s). Online 

add/drop ends: September 15. Paper 

add/drop is: September 16-18. See 


To avoid lineups, make your Add/Drop 

changes online by Sept. 15. 

If you are taking a full 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 


Make sure you have a Western OneCard. 

If you do not have one yet, you can get one 

at the Great Hall in early September, or at 

Student Central, in the Western Student 

Services Building. 

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 there will be longer 

than normal wait times. 

Need a Statement Letter? Visit Student 

Central for information. More details are 

available in the Academic section of this 

guide. 

Career Week 

Imaginus Poster Sale (UCC) 

USC Meeting v 

Students can avoid the deferment fee if full 

tuition is paid by this date. 

Last day to withdraw application for 

graduation at Autumn Convocation. 

SDC Presentation: Strategies for 

Psychology 1000 5:30-6:30pm (SH 3345) 

(October 1: Career Fair) 

UCC – University Community Centre GH – Great Hall SH – Somerville House SEB – Spencer Engineering Building 

WSC – Western Science Centre NCB – North Campus Building WSS – Western Student Services Building 

USC – University Students’ Council 

What to do in September 

Call 519-661-2147 to make an appointment 

with Services for Students with 

Disabilities. 

Password and PIN help – see the Student 

Central section of this guide. 

OSAP: Fall pick-up, and submitting of 

confirmation of enrollment document at the 

Great Hall. After Sept. 11, it will be available 

at the Western Student Services Building. A 

SIN card and government-issued photo ID 

are required for pick-up. Check out the Fees 

& Finance section of this guide for more 

information, or visit registrar.uwo.ca 

Emergency Financial Aid Appointments 

Counsellors will be available in the Great 

Hall from September 2-11. There are no 

regularly scheduled appointments. 

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, as well as use it at multiple 

off-campus locations. To add money to your 

card, visit The Campus Meal Plan Office 

(Room 176A, UCC), or top up your existing 

meal plan online at www.has.uwo.ca/ 

hospitality/mealplan/online_topup.htm 

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. 

Campus Recreation is free for all undergraduate 

and full-time graduate students. 

Visit our new location in the Western Athletic 

Centre. We have a pool, gyms, fitness 

classes, and more — a great way to stay 

active! www.campusrec.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 

Need to make a Psychological Services 

appointment? Visit www.sdc.uwo.ca 

Attend seminars on proven strategies to improve 

your Writing, visit www.sdc.uwo.ca 

Connect with Indigenous Students. Visit 

www.sdc.uwo.ca 

Lost your Bus Pass or Student ID 

card? Visit the Campus Police Station (SLB), 

Student Central (WSS) or the InfoSource in the 

UCC. If you need to replace your card(s), there 

is more information in the Student Central 

section of this guide. 

Deadline to opt-out of 

USC Health Plan 

Last day to drop a first-term 

first-quarter (Q) course without 

academic penalty (Kin). 

vv Senate Meeting 

Western Serves 

Campus Rec: 

Intramural Sports Begin! 

Western Mustangs 

Men’s Hockey Home Opener 

7:30 p.m., Thompson Arena 

*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm 

v See Volunteer & Clubs section of this guide 

vv See Leadership section of this guide 

To pick-up your Bus Pass in the UCC you 

will need to be registered as a full-time 

student, paid a minimum of your first installment 

of fees, and show two pieces of ID. Any 

questions, visit www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass 

International Students visit www.sdc. 

uwo.ca/int/ for program information 

Paid your fees and want to pick up your 

UHIP card? You will be sent an email to your 

uwo email account when your card is ready. 

Western Mustangs Information. For 

tickets to the first regular season football 

game on Saturday, September 12, visit 

www.westernmustangs.ca 

Clubs Week, September 21-25 in the UCC 

(University Community Centre). Want to meet 

new people and try new things? Come out 

and join! 

Volunteer Week, September 14-18. Check 

out the Volunteer & Clubs section in this 

guide. 

Attend Western Serves, a one-day volunteer 

experience in the London community. 

Check out westernserves.uwo.ca 


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Western Homecoming! 

Thanksgiving Holiday 

(Western Holiday) 

SDC Presentation: 

Preparing for 

Multiple-choice Tests 

5:30-6:30pm (SH 3345) 


USC Elections- VOTE today! 


USC Meeting v 

Healthy Living Awareness Days 

Writing Essay Exams* 

Writing in the Social Sciences* 

Career Fair 


USC Elections 

VOTE today! www.voteusc.ca 

Healthy Living Awareness Days 

Deadline to apply for relief against 

a final grade in a Spring/Summer 

Distance Studies course. 

Last day to drop a first-term half 

course or a first-term full course 

(2009-10 Fall/Winter Term) without 

academic penalty. 

First Nations Awareness 


Western Mustangs Women’s 

Volleyball Home Opener 

7 p.m., Alumni Hall 

First Nations Awareness 



Homecoming Parade 


Homecoming Football Game 

2 p.m., TD Waterhouse Stadium 

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 


Strategies for Psychology 1000 

11:30am-12:30pm (UCC 315) 

Punctuation Primer* 

Pride Week 

Writing in the Arts and 

Humanities* 


Football Game, 7 p.m. 


11 12 13 14 15 16 17 


Writing Multiple-choice Tests 

5:30-6:30pm (MC 110) 

Writing a Book Review* 

Last day to receive admission 

applications: Medicine for 2010 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

October 2009 

Writing with Clarity* 

EnviroWeek 

Annotated Bibliographies* 

Autumn Convocation 

Technical Writing* 

Autumn Convocation 


Football Game, 1 p.m. 


25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

First day of first-term 

second-quarter (R) course (Kin). 

Deadline to apply for the 

Alternative Spring Break program 




USC Meeting v 

Grammar Primer* 

Referencing your Paper* 

Graduate and Professional 

School Fair 

Writing Essay Exams* 

UCC – University Community Centre MC – Middlesex College SH – Somerville House 

USC – University Students’ Council WSS – Western Student Services Building 

What to do in October 

Western has over 

220,000 Alumni 

around the world. 

Join in Western Homecoming events, 

October 1-4. Come out and enjoy the 

Homecoming Parade and football game on 

October 3. For more information visit www. 

alumni.uwo.ca 

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 12, but will resume operating 24 

hours the following day. 

Come celebrate Pride Week with the 

USC on October 5-9 and take advantage 

of information, resources, and social 

programming in the UCC. 

Care about environmental sustainability? 

EnviroWeek is the annual studentorganized 

environmental awareness 

campaign hosted by EnviroWestern 

and the USC. This year it will take 

place on October 19-23. 

Last date to add a 

first-term second quarter (‘R’) 

course (Kin). 

Last day to apply to 

private Need-Based Awards 

(except engineering). 

Halloween 




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/ 

FinancialServices/NationalScholarship. 

cfm and make sure you get started early. 

If you are graduating in the Autumn 

Convocation, make sure you have everything 

you need.Visit www.convocation.uwo.ca. 

Remember, the last day to DROP a first 

term half course is October 15. For more 

information, see the Student Central section 

of this guide. 

Vote in USC Elections! 

Not sure whether to reduce your workload? 

Discuss the pros and cons with your Academic 

Counsellor. 

Interested in volunteering locally or 

abroad during Reading Week in February? 

Applications for the Alternative Spring 

Break program are due October 26, and can 

be submitted online at www.asb.uwo.ca. 


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applications: Law for 2010. 

Last day to receive official transcripts 

for courses taken on Letters of 

Permission during the academic year 

2009-2010 and the Spring/Summer 

Terms of 2010. 

Last day that students registered in 

‘W’ accelerated language courses 

may transfer to the equivalent 

full-year course with the permission 

of their Faculty. 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

Writing a Professional Statement 

11:30-12:30, WSS Rm 3134 

Overcoming Writer’s Block 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

Writing in the Sciences 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 


Basketball Home Openers 

W-6 and M-8 p.m., Alumni Hall 

Last date to drop a first-term 

second quarter (‘R’) course 

without academic penalty (Kin). 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

Concise Writing 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

USC Meeting v 

Remembrance Day 

Thesis Writing 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 Writing in the Social Sciences* 


15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

Writing a Book Review* 

Writing in the Arts 

and Humanities* 

AIDS Awareness Week 


22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

Imaginus Poster Sale 

November 2009 

29 30 

Annotated Bibliographies 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

USC Meeting v 

Punctuation Primer 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 


Technical Writing 

2:30-3:30, WSS Rm 3134 

Last day to drop a full course 

and full-year half course 

[on-campus day and evening 

and Distance Studies] without 


White Ribbon Campaign 

(November 30 - December 4) 




WSS - Western Student Services Building 





What to do in November 

Still writing Mid-term exams? Why not take a study break at The Spoke and try a fair-trade 

organic coffee located in the main-level of the UCC. 

Mid-term grades are distributed through WebCT at www.webct.uwo.ca and in class, so be sure 

to monitor your progress. 

Make sure you know when your essays and term assignments are due. 

Start to prepare for First Term Exams by checking out the preliminary exam schedule at 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/exams.cfm 

Last day to drop a full course or a full year half course without academic penalty is November 30. 

Participate in AIDS Awareness Week on November 23-27. Be sure to check out www.usc. 

uwo.ca (or www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80) for details and times. 

The White Ribbon Campaign begins November 30. Sign a poster and wear a white ribbon to 

show your support for “Men against Violence against Women.” The week-long campaign leads 

up to the National Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on December 6. 

The Spoke 

sells over 

14,000 CLT’s 

in a year. 


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Referencing Your Paper 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

World Aids Day 


applications: Dentistry for 2010. 


applications, transcripts, and 

supporting documentation: 

Education for 2010. 

1 2 3 4 5 

Writing a Professional Statement 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

USC Meeting v 

White Ribbon Campaign (November 30 - December 4) 

Writing Essay Exams 

1:30-2:30, WSS Rm 3134 

Montreal Massacre Ceremony 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Campus Rec: Intramural Sports 

and Program Early Registration, 

Performance Bonds for Fall 

2009 Available 

Undergraduate classes end 

Study Day 

Mid-year 

examination period. 

(December 11 - 22) 


13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

Mid-year examination period. (December 11 - 22) 

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

Mid-year examination period. 

(December 11 - 22) 

Residences close at noon for 

the holiday period. 

First Term ends for all Programs 

except Dentistry, Education, Law 

and Medicine. 

27 28 29 30 31 




Western Closed for Holidays (December 25 - January 3) 

WSS – Western Student Services Building 


What to do in December 

Fox Television’s OC star, Kelly Rowan 

(who played Kirsten on the drama), 

attended Western in the late 

1980’s, studying English. 

Christmas Day (Western Holiday) 

Western Closed for Holidays 

(December 25 - January 3) 




Classes end on December 9. 

Mid-year examination period begins December 11. 

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. 

If you are sick and will need to miss an exam? consult your 

instructor and seek advice from your Academic Counsellor prior to 

the exam date. 

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. 

Applying to Dentistry or Education for 2010? 

Admission applications, transcripts, and supporting 

documentation are due December 1. Visit www. 

schulich.uwo.ca/Dentistry or www.edu. 

uwo.ca for all the details you will need. 

Prepared to trek home for the holidays? 

Exams end on December 22, so don’t forget 

to lock your doors and enjoy the holidays. 

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January 2010 

New Year’s Day (Western Holiday) 

Western Closed for Holidays (December 25 - January 3) 

Campus Rec: 

IMS Registration Closes 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

Classes resume. 

2nd installment and/or 

2nd term Tuition Fees are due. 

The Learning Help Centre, 

Rm. 4139 WSS, is now OPEN! 

Paper Add/Drop 

Last day to add a second-term 

half course, or a second-term 

full course. 

OSAP Loan Release (pick-up) Location TBA 

Campus Rec: 

Registration Resumes 

(Both Members and Non Members) 

OSAP Loan Release (pick-up) 

Location TBA 

CLUBS WEEK 

USC Meeting v 

Online Add/Drop 

Imaginus Poster Sale (UCC) 


Open – Pick up your application 

in the USC Office (Room 340 

UCC) or at www.voteusc.ca 

Last to add a second-term first 

quarter (S) course (Kin). 

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 


applications: Certificate & Diploma 

Programs offered through WCCS. 

Last to drop a second-term first 

quarter (S) course (Kin). 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

Deadline 

to apply for 

relief against 

a final grade in a 

first-term course. 

Last day to receive 

admission applications: 

Business Administration. 

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close at 4pm – 

All Candidate’s Meeting 

Come listen to the Western Idol 

Semi Finals @ The Wave – 8pm 

Western Idol Quarter Finals Pt. I 

@ The Spoke – 8pm 


for graduation at In Absentia 

February Convocation. 

USC Elections – 

Campaign Kick-Off! 

Western Idol Quarter Finals Pt. II 

@ The Spoke – 8pm 

Counterculture Awareness 

& Anti-fashion Show 

USC Meeting v 


Nominations close for BOG 

and Senate at 4pm 

Counterculture Awareness 

& Anti-fashion Show 

Western Crowns a new 

Western Idol – Finals 

@ The Wave – 8pm 



for graduation at In Absentia 

February Convocation. 


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What to do in January 

Classes resume on January 4th. Return from the holidays, 

catch up with friends and gear up for second term. 

The last day to add a second term half course or full 

course is January 12. 

OSAP January pick-up, January 5-8, and 11-14, 2010: 

9:00am-4:00pm, January 15, 2010: 9:00am-12noon. 

Location TBA. After these dates, pick-up moves to the 

Western Student Services Building. Check registrar.uwo. 

ca for more details. 

How were your grades last term? First term grades are 

released online and available to check at student.uwo.ca. 

Start to think about Intent to Register for next year. What 

program do you want to be in? 

Applying to Graduate School for 2010? Most 

admission applications are due in January and February. 

Visit www.grad.uwo.ca. 

Don’t forget your ticket to Charity Ball on January 30. 

Charity Ball is a longstanding tradition at Western and has 

been in existence for over 25 years. Visit www.usc.uwo. 

ca/charityball for ticket information. 

UCC – University Community Centre WCCS – Western Centre for Continuing Studies 

WSS – Western Student Services Building WSS – Western Student Services Building USC – University Students’ Council 

Western Men’s Hockey Game 

John Labatt Centre, 7:30 p.m. 

Visit westernmustangs.ca 

for details 

Charity Ball! 

Western’s Formal Affair! 

2010/2011 Academic Calendar 

posted online. 




Western has a 

library collection 

of over 9.2 

million items. 


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Feb. 1-28 

Black History 

Month 

Vagina Monologues! 


applications: Social Work 

(King’s). 

2009 Summer Calendar 


Program counseling period for 

Fall/Winter Term 2010/2011 

USC Elections – VOTE today! 


Black History 

Month Celebration 

(UCC) 

USC Elections – VOTE today! 



Results @ 8pm in the Spoke 

USC Meeting v 

Reading Week 

All-Campus Job Expo 

Program counseling period 

begins for Fall/Winter Term 

2010/2011 

Last day to drop a secondterm 

half course, or a secondterm 

full course without 


Vagina Monologues! 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

February 2010 

Family Day 


Application deadline for Western- 

Fanshawe Collaborative Nursing 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

First day of second-term second 

quarter (‘T’) course (Kin). 

Program counseling period for 

Fall/Winter Term 2010/2011 

USC Meeting v 


second quarter (‘T) course (Kin). 

In Absentia February 

Convocation. 


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T2202As for 2009 will be 

available online by this date at 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/ 

financialServices/ 

TaxInformation.cfm. 




UCC – University Community Centre USC – University Students’ Council 

What to do in February 




Libraries often get filled up fast during crunch times, make sure to 

take advantage of all the different libraries across campus. 

www.lib.uwo.ca 

February 12 is the last day to drop a second-term half course, or a 

second-term full course without academic penalty. 

Picking a major? Majorly Confused? 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. 

Time to sit back, relax, and crack the spine on your favourite school text. 

Reading Week, February 15-19, gives your tired 

heads 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, the end of February 

is a good time to start looking 

for accommodations for next year. 

Co-creator 

of Glutton for 

Punishment and 

host of Surreal 

Gourmet on Food Network TV, Bob Blumer 

took a different career path for an Ivey 

Grad, but it paid off! 


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Healthy Lifestyles Week 

Application deadline for Compressed 

Time-Frame B.Sc.N. Program. 


Summer OSAP Supplemental applications: Certificate & Diploma 

Application available in March. Programs offered through the WCCS. 

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 

second quarter (T) course without 

academic penalty (Kin). 

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

International 

Women’s Day (UCC) 

First day for web registration 

for Summer Day. 

USC Meeting v 

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 

Last day to apply to graduate 

at Spring Convocation. 

Multicultural Awareness Week 

Irish Dancers in the UCC! 


RELAY FOR LIFE! 

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

March 2010 

Western’s Earth Day! 

USC Meeting v 

28 29 30 31 

Pride Ball 

USC Council Meeting v 

Council Chambers — time TBA 

Passover 

Deadline for Intent to Register 

Passover 




WCCS – Western Centre for Continuing Studies USC – University Students’ Council UCC – University Community Centre 

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 

Keynote speakers discussing contemporary 

challenges facing women today congregate at 

UWO to celebrate International Women’s Day 

on March 8. 

Getting ready for second year can seem 

daunting, so attend a “Getting Ready for 

Second Year!” information session through the 

Centre for New Students. www.registrar.uwo. 

ca/cfns 

Approximately 

12,000 Western 

students play 

intramural sports. 

March is a great time to get a head start looking 

for summer jobs. Check out the Career Centre 

career.uwo.ca website for employment 

opportunities both local and abroad. 

Summer registration begins for those who 

wish to take summer courses. Don’t forget you 

must ‘term activate’ 72 hours prior to registering. 

student.uwo.ca 

OSAP Summer Supplemental Application 

forms are available this month. 

March 15 kicks off Western’s Multicultural 

Awareness Week. Enjoy Canada’s cultural 

kaleidoscope by learning about other traditions 

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Happy Easter! Book your train and bus 

tickets early at InfoSource, as space fills 

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finals. 

Final Exams run April 12-30. Make sure to 

check out Western’s libraries’ extended hours, as well as 

the shuttle service that runs until 2am. 

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summer evening, distance or summer day? Register 

now. 

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Hong Kong Convocation 

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Last day to withdraw an 

application for graduation at 

Spring Convocation. 

Summer Evening and 

Spring/Summer Distance Studies 

courses begin. 

Intersession courses begin. 

Trois-Pistoles courses begin. 

Tuition fees due for 

Summer Courses 

Victoria Day 

(Western 

Second-term 

Holiday) 

half courses in 

Intersession begin. 

May 2010 

OSAP Applications available this month at osap.gov.on.ca 

Tuition Fees are due May 17 for Summer Courses. Check 

your account balance for more 

details at student.uwo.ca 

Last day to add a full course, or a 

6-week half course, a first-term 

first quarter (Q) course, or a fullyear 

half course in Intersession. at Trois-Pistoles 

Last day to add or drop a course 

Intersession. 

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 


Last day to drop a 3-week firstterm 

half course in Intersession 

without academic penalty. 

Last day to add a full course, 

a first-term half course, a firstterm 

first quarter (Q) course, 

and a full year half-course in 

Summer Evening 

Last day to add a Spring/ 

Summer Distance Studies 

course. 

Doctor of Medicine Convocation. 

Last day to drop a first-term half 

course, or a first-term first quarter 

(Q) course in Summer Evening 



Last day to drop a full course or fullyear 

half course in Summer Evening 

or Spring/Summer Distance Studies 


Application deadline for Primary 

Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate 

program. 

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Summer Distance Studies 

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for Intersession courses. 

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permission to submit transcripts 

for graduation at Spring 

Convocation. 

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Fall/Winter Term. 

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Intersession 

Spring Convocation 

2010/2011 Part-Time 

Fall/Winter Calendar 



Deadline to apply for 

relief against a final 

grade in a second-term or a full-year 

Fall/Winter 2009/10 course. 

Deadline to apply for relief against a 

program eligibility decision. 

Deadline requesting a waiver of the progression requirements. 

If you wish to pay your tuition fees with your OSAP loan you MUST apply for OSAP by June 30. 

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Second-term half courses in 

Summer Day begin. 

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. 


half course in Summer Day 

Examinations: Summer Evening Term 

Last day to add or drop 

a course at Trois-Pistoles 

Summer Day. 

Last day to drop a full course, or 

a 6-week half course, or a fullyear 



Examinations: Spring/Summer 

Distance Studies courses. 

Canada Day 


Last day to drop a 3-week firstterm 






Course priorities 

are lifted 

Summer Evening and 

Spring/Summer Distance 

Studies Terms end. 

Last day for web registration for 

Summer Day courses. 


against a final grade in an 

Intersession course. 


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Civic Holiday 


July 2010 

Tuition fees for first-year 

students are due August 3. 

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Trois-Pistoles Summer 

Day courses end. 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

July 2010 August 2010 

Last day for web 

registration for 2010- 

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Summer Day courses end. 

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Examinations: Summer Day courses 

Tuition fees for upper year 

students are due August 16. 

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Academic Information 

Academic Appeals, 

Undergraduate Student 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


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 


The 2009 Academic Calendar contains 

information about the academic requirements 

of your program. 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. 


See Programs & Academic Counselling in this section. 

Breadth Requirements for First 

Year 

519-661-2100 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2009/pg81.html 

First-Year Program 

Students in first-year programs must choose 

courses numbered 1000-1999. The 5.0 courses 

must include at least four different subjects 

with no more than 2.0 courses in one subject. 

Students are encouraged to take an essay course 

in first year. 

Breadth Requirements for 

Bachelor Degrees 

519-661-2100 


At least 1.0 course must be chosen from 

each of the three categories A, B, and C. Two of 

Categories A, B, and C are required in first year. 


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. 

Distance Studies 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/Distance.cfm 

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 webbased 

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. 

Grades 

See Student Central section of this guide. 

Grade Appeals and Other 

Requests for Relief 

Phone: 519-661-3573 

E-mail: ombuds@uwo.ca 

www.uwo.ca/ombuds/appeals/gradeappeals.html 

These are the procedures for appealing marks 

and other decisions related to individual courses, 

for example: 

• requests for extensions of deadlines for 

the submission of work 

• 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, 

westerncalendar.uwo.ca. 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 programspecific 

rules and procedures. Be sure to ask for 

a copy. 

For more information contact the office of 

the Ombudperson. 

Graduation 

See Graduation section of this guide. 

Mature Students 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

E-mail: cfns@uwo.ca 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/CFNS/MatureStudents.cfm 

You may be considered as a mature 

applicant if you do not have an academic basis 

of admission. The Admissions Office looks for 

applicants who meet all of the following criteria: 

1. Have Canadian citizenship or permanent 

residency at the time of application 

2. Will be at least 21 years of age in the 

calendar year which admission is sought, 

3. Do not have an academic basis of admission 

(applicants having previously attended a 

university will be reviewed under University 

Transfer Regulations), 

4. Have not normally been in full-time 

attendance at an educational institution 

within the previous four years, 

5. Have achieved at least a “C” (60 percent) 

standing in any academic work attempted 

within the previous four years. 

SAGE 

For Mature Students only. Join our SAGE 

society — a community of non-traditionally aged 

students. we provide a centralized academic and 

social community within the Centre for New 

Students and with support from the University 

Students’ Council. We offer sessions on topics 

related to learning as well as social times. Email 

sage@uwo.ca and ask to be added to the mailing 

list. 

Personal Timetables 

Phone: 519- 661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/Timetables.cfm 

Personal timetables can be found at 

studentservices.uwo.ca once you have added 

courses. Degree modules and timetables can be 

found at the link above. 

Program & Academic 

Counselling 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.uwo.ca 

For a list of Faculty Academic Counselling 

Offices please see the Important Contacts section 


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 

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Academic Information

academic information 

Academic Information 

• To pose questions about modules/ 

programs, degree requirements, and/or 

university regulations 

• To seek accommodation when 

circumstances beyond your control 

affect 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 

Registration 

Helpline: 519-661-2100 


How to access your appointment date: 

Your course registration start time for 

the Fall/Winter term is available in June by 

signing into Student Center (student.uwo. 

ca). Once you have signed into Student 

Center you will see a box to the right entitled 

Enrollment Dates. Click on details to view 

your appointment. 

You will be able to add courses through 

Student Center beginning on your assigned 

date and time. The last day for web 

registration is in early August (see dates 

section). 

To view your Fall/Winter Program/Module 

login to student.uwo.ca and view “Academics 

Section.” Once a student’s appointment 

has passed, they can access the system on 

subsequent days until the end of registration. 

Senior Citizens Bursary 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


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 Faculty of 

Graduate Studies as a full-time 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 

Faculty of Graduate 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 $6,000 per Fall/Winter 

term for undergrad students and $2,700 

per term for grad students. 

Note 1: 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. 

Structure of the Degree 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2009/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. 

Admission 

Number of courses 

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) This 

combination requires two Major 

Modules. 

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)This 

combination requires two Minors. 

Undergraduate Programs 

offered at Western 

For a comprehensive list, see www.welcome. 

uwo.ca/preview/documents/vb_inside.pdf 

or www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca 

What is the Difference between 

Part-Time and Full-Time Status at Western? 

Phone: 519-661-2100 | www.registrar.uwo.ca/FAQ/index.cfm#parttime 

Here are some of the variables: 

Part Time 

Full Time 

Enrollment may be limited; apply well before 

the deadlines 

3.0 courses or fewer at one time (all students 

registered in spring/summer courses are 

considered part-time students) 

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 

3.5 to 5.0 full course equivalents during 

September to April. 5.0 is the standard 

full-course load 

Tuition fees Charged per half or full course equivalent Full-time fees apply 

Ontario Student Assistance Eligible for consideration if taking 3.0 courses Eligible for consideration 

Program (OSAP) 

in each the fall AND winter terms 

London Transit Commission Not available 

Included in fees; mandatory 

Bus Pass 

Supplementary Health 

Not available 

Mandatory unless student is covered under an 

Insurance through the University 

equivalent extended benefit health care plan (in 

Students’ Council 

addition to your standard provincial coverage) 

www.usc.uwo.ca/health/ 


Campus Events 

Career Fair 

Last Lecture 

Theatre Western, USC 

See Career and Employment section. 

Charity Ball, USC 

www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball/index.html 

Don’t forget your ticket to Charity Ball on 

January 30. Charity Ball is a longstanding 

tradition at Western and has been in existence 

for over 25 years. Many students treat this 

event as their university “prom” where they 

go all out and celebrate their time at Western. 

Visit www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball/index. 

html for ticket information. 

Clubs Week, USC 

Twice a year, 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. 

September 21-25, 2009 - CLUBS WEEK 

January 11-15, 2010 - CLUBS WEEK 2 

EnviroWeek, USC 

usc.environment@uwo.ca 

EnviroWestern.ca 

October 19-23 sees a wide assortment of 

activities (primarily in and around the UCC) 

ranging from the simple advertisement of our 

club’s activities, to elaborate and eye catching 

public displays encouraging environmental 

consciousness, and public presentations. 

It is easily EnviroWestern’s most important 

time of year. It is widely publicized, and has 

the power to reach thousands of students on 

campus. 

For more programs by 

EnviroWestern, see the Green Initiatives 

section. 

www.alumni.uwo.ca/lastlecture 

Last Lecture is an event hosted by Western’s 

Alumni Association for graduating students 

across all faculties, to celebrate their success 

with the Class of 2010. It is an elegant evening 

cocktail social with a keynote delivered by a 

prominent young alumnus. 

McIntosh Gallery 

www.mcintoshgallery.ca/pages/home.asp 

Built in 1942, the McIntosh gallery features 

local, national and international artists. 

Gallery Hours 

Tuesday - Thursday 12 - 7 p.m. 

Friday - Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. 

Free Admission 

Free parking 

Please see website for details 

Musical Performances 

Special Events: www.music.uwo.ca/events/ 

specialEvents.html 

Events Calendar: events.uwo.ca/cgi-bin/events.pl?Op=S 

howIt&CalendarName=MusicEventsCalendar 

PrideWeek 

PrideWeek is a campus-wide event where 

students can show support for the LGBTQ 

community, learn about on-campus resources, 

and become more aware of queer issues. 

PrideWeek is organized by PrideWestern 

(www.usc.uwo.ca/pridewestern/). 

Email: usc.theatre.western@uwo.ca 

www.theatrewestern.ca 

Theatre Western is a student-run 

production company supported by the 

University Students’ Council at the University 

of Western Ontario. 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. 

Western’s Earth Day 

(March 22) 

A day of environmental awareness and 

celebration, organized a month early so 

that exams don’t get in the way! This day is 

organized by envirowestern (EnviroWestern. 

ca) 

White Ribbon Campaign 

(November 30-December 4) 

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 taking place in the 

UCC atrium on December 3rd. 

Campus EVENTS 

Festival of the Arts, USC 

Email: usc.foa@uwo.ca 

www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=47 

Western’s festival of the arts showcases 

student’s visual, audio and textile 

works. There are plenty of ways to get 

involved by submitting your student 

films, photography and works of art 

or by simply volunteering your time. 

Graduate and 

Professional School Fair 

See Graduate and Professional Programs 

section. 

Homecoming 

(October 1-4 , 2009) 

Reunion Coordinator: 

519-661-2111 ext. 85739 

or 1-800-258-6896 

E-mail: reunions@uwo.ca 

www.westernhomecoming.uwo.ca 


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careers & Employment 

Careers & Employment 

City of London Jobs 

www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Employment_Opportunities/ 

default.htm 

Careers at Western 

www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca 

Careers in Federal Public Service 

http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ 

Ontario Public Service Careers 

www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ 

Service Canada Job Bank 

www.jobbank.gc.ca/ 

Social Science Career Services 

http://ssc.uwo.ca/careers 

Western’s CareerCentral 

careercentral.uwo.ca 

Alumni Western for Students 

Phone: 519-661-2199 or 1-800-258-6896 

E-mail: alumni@uwo.ca 

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, Six Degrees and Last Lecture. 

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. 

Backpack 2 Briefcase 

www.alumni.uwo.ca/b2b 

Backpack 2 Briefcase is a national 

award winning event series designed to 

assist students, in all years and across all 

programs, to make the transition to a young 

professional. Events in recent years have 

included dining etiquette, speed networking, 

leadership, keynote speakers and social 

networking receptions focused on connecting 

students with alumni. 

Career Central 

Phone: 519-661-3559 


Reception: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm 

Career Central at Western 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, Career Central is 

a valuable resource for any student who is 

seeking help entering the workforce. 

Career Fair 

http://career.uwo.ca//jobfair 

Western Student Recreation Centre 

Thursday, October 1, 2009 

11:00am-4:00pm 

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: http://career. 

uwo.ca//jobfair 

Career Week 

career.uwo.ca/careerweek 

September 28-October 2 

Events all over Campus. 

Economics Summer Co-op, 

Undergraduate 

Phone: 519-661-3507 ext. 83507 

economics.uwo.ca/undergraduate/summercoop.asp 

The Summer Co-op in Economics is 

intended to provide students with the 

opportunity to use economics in the 

workplace. Students who are placed must, 

upon completion of their co-op placement, 

write a report about their placement and 

submit it to the Department. 

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: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/ 

WorkStudy.cfm#app 

The Faculty 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, 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 Studies website and 

must be submitted by the deadline indicated. 

Jobs on Campus 


How to find part-time jobs on 

campus 

1. You can access this document from the 

western career website: http://career. 

uwo.ca/library/handouts/on_campus_ 

employers.pdf. 

2. You can login with your UWO username 

and password to search the careers site for 

Western on-campus jobs: careercentral. 

uwo.ca 

3. You can check out the Working 

at Western site for full-time and 

part-time job opportunities: http:// 

communications.uwo.ca/careers. 

4. Or, see Work Study in this section. 

5. Some specific areas hiring students on 

campus are: 

Campus Recreation 


Various positions available opening in Feb. and Mar. 

Available positions: http://campusrec.uwo.ca/ 

employment/positions.htm 

• Email applications to the Program 

Coordinator specified on each job 

posting 

• For more information visit: http:// 

campusrec.uwo.ca/employment/ 

index.htm 


Division of Housing and Ancillary 

Services 

Room 102 Elgin Hall London 

Positions available include Residence Advisor, 

Residence Don, Academic and Leadership 

Programmer, Assistant Program Coodinator. 

• 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 109 

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 

• 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 

Mustang Alley 

UCC Lower Level 

Positions Available: Part-time Salespersons/Clerks 

• Drop off resumes with cover letter 

addressed to “Mustang Alley Assistant 

Co-ordinator” in store or via SDC 

website 

• Hiring begins in February, although 

applications are accepted year round 

Student Life (USC) 

USC Office - Room 315A UCC 

Positions Available: USC Event Production Crew 

• Drop Resume off at Room 315A UCC 

• For further information contact Luke 

Westlake at lwestlak@uwo.ca 

Tour Guide Employment 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/Admissions/ 

CampusTourGuidePosition.pdf 

• 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. 

USC Spoke 

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 

USC Wave 

Cashier/cook/server/doorstaff (all part 

time positions), contact info: 

• applications can also be 

picked up/dropped off at 

either or the Spoke/Wave 

Used Bookstore 

UCC Lower Level 

Part-time Cashier/Clerks positions available 

year round 

• Application forms available at 

the Front Desk 

• For further information please 

call 519-661-3584 

Online Mentoring 

Email: rrodrig6@uwo.ca 

www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UWO/ 

ccservices.html 

Western’s Online Mentoring and 

Career Networking program is a career 

development tool for current students and 

alumni who seek guidance and advice 

regarding careers and making connections, 

from those who know. Registered mentors 

are asked to respond to e-mails sent to them 

by current students and fellow alumni. 

Topics may include networking, making 

the transition from life at Western to that 

of young professional, balancing home and 

work priorities, growth potential in your 

profession, occupational characteristics and 

others. 

Western’s Internship 

Program 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

careercentral.uwo.ca/wip 

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 and Management and Organizational 

Studies. In certain cases, 8 month terms can 

be arranged. Internships begin between May 

and September, with some limited January 

start dates. 

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, The University of Western 

Ontario 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 www.uwo. 

ca/humanresources/applicant/careers_ 

index2.htm. Jobs are open to applicants for 

approximately one week following posting, 

unless otherwise indicated. Applicants are 

encouraged to apply online. 

Work Study 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


WorkStudy.cfm 

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 Need- 

Based Awards offered by Western. Students 

can submit the application once per year. 

Applications will be available starting in 

mid-August. 

careers & Employment 


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City of London 

www.london.ca 

Location: On the banks of the Thames 

River, 200 kilometers west of Toronto, 

Ontario, Canada 

Temperature: Ranging from a July 

(summer) average of 26 C to a January 

(winter) average of -7C 

Population: Over 350,000 

Centennial Hall 

Phone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968 

Box office: 550 Wellington St., London 

www.centennialhall.london.ca/default.htm 

Centennial Hall is a multi-purpose, 

wheelchair accessible facility offering 

specialized facilities for events such as 

Concerts, Dances, Dinner Dances, Banquets, 

Meetings, Conventions, Exhibitions, Trade 

Shows, Craft Shows, Fashion Shows, Travel 

Shows & Bridal Showers just to name a few. 

Covent Garden Market 

Phone: 519-439-3921 

Complete with fresh produce, gourmet 

foods, public square, seasonal outdoor 

farmer’s market, ice rink and regular family 

programming. Located at 130 King Street. 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village 

Phone: 519-457-1296 

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. Located at 2609 Fanshawe 

Park Road East. 

Grand Theatre 

Phone:519-672-8800 

www.grandtheatre.com 

London’s Grand Theatre is nationally 

renowned and presents plays from October 

to May. The company also hosts occasional 

outdoor arts attractions such as the National 

Ballet of Canada. Located at 471 Richmond 

Street Box Office. 

Hockey 

www.londonknights.com 

London is home to the Ontario Hockey 

League and Memorial Cup Champions, the 

London Knights. 

J ohn Labatt Center (JLC) 

Phone: 519-667-5700 

www.johnlabattcentre.com 

Newly opened in October 2002, this 

facility is home to the London Knights and 

hosts many sporting and entertainment 

events (including Broadway Musicals, David 

Bowie, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, Harlem 

Globetrotters and Diana Krall to name a few!) 

Located at 99 Dundas Street. 

London Public Library 

www.londonpubliclibrary.ca 

London Tourism 

www.londontourism.ca/ 

This website provides information on 

Public Libraries, Community Centers, Local 

Attractions, Restaurants, Shopping Malls, 

Programs & Activities, and Sports Facilities. 

Museums and Art Galleries 

www.city.london.on.ca/Recreation/Arts_Culture/ 

museums.htm 

London houses many museums including 

the following: 

• Archival Teaching & Research Museum 

• Banting House National Historic Site 

• Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 

• Eldon House 

• Fanshawe Pioneer Village 

• London Museum of Archaeology 

• London Regional Children’s Museum 

• Royal Canadian Regiment Museum 

Ontario Parks 

www.ontarioparks.com 

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). 

Storybook Gardens 

Phone: 519-661-5770 

www.storybook.london.ca 

(Located inside Springbank Park) 

An extremely popular children’s attraction 

of Southwestern Ontario located in London. 

Open year-round! 

Stratford Festival of Canada 

www.stratfordfestival.ca 

Located approximately 45 minutes from 

London, the Stratford Festival is the largest 

classical repertory theatre in North America. 

It draws audiences of more than 600,000 

each year and the Festival season runs from 

April to November. 

Summer Festivals 

www.londontourism.ca 

London offers many excellent summer 

festivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park, 

London Film Festival, Home County Folk 

Festival, Rib Fest, the International Food 

Festival and more. 

City of London 


Dining on Campus 

Campus Meal Plan 

www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan/students.htm 

Put money on your Western ONECard and 

save! 

PST-Exempt Plan 

Save up to 13%! Pay no PST on most food 

purchases in any Hospitality Services eatery 

on campus PLUS receive an additional 5% 

discount on EVERY purchase. 

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 PST or GST on 

most food purchases in any Hospitality 

Services eatery on campus PLUS receive an 

additional 5% discount on EVERY purchase. 

Rez Meal Plan 

Your Residence Meal Plan is divided into two 

accounts - your Rez $ (tax-exempt) and your 

Flex $ (taxable). You can dine in all main 

campus Residence Dining Halls as well as 

the Campus Eateries using your Rez $ - with 

your tax-exempt status. Flex $ can be used 

to purchase beverages and confectionary 

items, for on-campus vending, for home 

delivery and for dining out at specific local 

establishments. 

Great Hall Catering 

www.greathallcatering.ca/aboutus/index.cfm 

Your event will be designed specifically 

for you by our creative team of awardwinning 

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. 

Grad Club 

www.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclub/About/index.html 

Basement of Middlesex College 

Michael’s Garden 

Phone: 519-661-4080 | Room 3340 Somerville House 

Buffet Lunch 

Hours of Operation: 

Monday-Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm 

Saturday-Sunday: Closed 

Closed in the Summer. 

The Spoke, USC 

www.usc.uwo.ca/spoke/ 

Main Floor UCC 

The Spoke provides students with the only 

true lounge space on campus. Complete with 

leather couches, a huge projection TV, and the 

best wireless signal in the building. Seven days 

a week, we offer great food at even better prices, 

including fresh oven-baked pizza and of course 

The Spoke’s famous CLT. 

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 Manor 

Phone: 519-858-1414 | www.windermeremanor.com 


Monday to Friday: 7am - 9pm 

Saturday and Sunday: 8am - 9pm 

Experience the intimate yet informal 

Windermere’s Café. Enjoy year-round patio 

service in our enclosed patio at Windermere’s 

Café. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and 

Dinner. Windermere’s Café also features 

Sunday Brunch. Visit our menus online. 

Althouse College 

R.U. Hungry 

Domino’s Pizza . 

Tim Hortons 

Lifestyles 

Just Like Home 

Elborn College 

Tim Hortons 

Lifestyle 


Engineering 

By Design - Tim Hortons 

Labatt Health Sciences 

Building 

Tim Hortons 

Law School 

Tim Hortons* 

Lifestyles 

Medical Sciences Centre 

Made In Japan 

Pita Pit 

Tim Hortons 

Lifestyles 

Brescia 

See Brescia section 

Huron 

See Huron section 


On Campus and Affiliate Eating Places* 

King’s 

See King’s section 

Natural Sciences Centre 

Einstein’s 

Starbucks 

Lifestyles 

Ah-So Sushi 

Freshens Smoothie Co. 

Tim Hortons 

Nucleus 

Made In Japan 

Pizza Pizza 

Tim Hortons 

Lifestyles 

Mucho Burrito 

North Campus Building 

Lifestyles 

Tim Hortons 

Extreme Pita 


Starbucks 

Ivey School of Business 

Tim Hortons 

Domino’s Pizza 

Lifestyles 

Social Science 

Tim Hortons 

Starbucks 

Lifestyles 

May be subject to change. 

Somerville House 

Ah So Sushi 


Pita Pit 

Pizza Pizza 

Made In Japan 

Tim Hortons* 

Lifestyles 

Lucy’s - Tim Hortons 

Michael’s ( Room 3320) 

Reservations recommended 

Call 661-4080 or email 

michaels@uwo.ca 

Support Services Building 

Lifestyles 

Salad Bistro 

Tim Hortons 

Talbot College 

Ah So Sushi 

Tim Hortons 

Pizza Pizza 

Lifestyles 


The D.B. Weldon Library 

Ah So Sushi 

Starbucks 

Lifestyles 

The Perfect Parfait 

*Part Serve – no sandwiches or bagels 

A map of campus eateries can be found at www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/eateries/map_full.htm 

UCC 

Centre Spot - Tim Hortons 

Centre Spot Food Court 

Extreme Pita 

Harvey’s 

Manchu Wok 

Salad Bistro 

Pizza Pizza 

Tim Hortons 

Lifestyles 


Ah-So Sushi 

Coppa di Gelato 


Spoke 

Wave 

Subway 

Williams Coffee Pub 

Western Student Recreational 

Centre 


Fire Roasted Coffee 

Lifestyles 

Westminster 

The Willows Cafe 

Starbucks 

Lifestyles 

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dining on Campus

Environment & Sustainability: 

Green Initiatives on Campus 

Green Initiatives 

Here are some examples of new initiatives of 

environmental sustainability on campus: 

• Lighting Retrofit 

• Fluorescent bulbs in the Residences 

• Earth Hour Participation 

• Battery Recovery 

• Plastic Bags Reduction 

• Fluorescent lighting tubes 

• Outdoor Composting 

• Indoor Composting 

• Earth Day - Campus Clean up 

• Paint Recycling 

• Residence Garage Sale 

• 100% Recycled Bathroom Tissue 

• Eateries Reducing Paper & Packaging 

Awareness 

www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_awareness.html 

• Western’s Green Awards 

• In The News 

• Environment & Sustainability Web site 

• Committee & Groups 

• Committees & Groups 

EnviroWestern 

See Volunteer and Clubs Information section 

EnviroWestern Projects 

www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/Projects.html 

Enviroweek 

See Campus Events section. 

Graduate Program(s) 

Environment & Sustainability 

• Masters of Environment & 

Sustainability 

• Collaborative Research Program 

Green infrastructure 

www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_infrastructure.html 

• Claudette McKay-Lassonde Pavilion 

(LEED) 

• Bioindustrial Innovation Centre 

• LEED Accredited Professional 

• The Sherwood Fox Arboretum 

• Herbicides / Pesticides 

• Salt Reduction Plan 

• Campus-wide Clean-up 

• Master Plan (excerpts relating to 

Sustainability) 

Online Academic Calendar 


To lessen the impact on the environment, 

effective February 2009, the Office of the 

Registrar has moved to producing only an 

online version of the Academic Calendar for 

students. 

There is an immediate impact on the 

environment — we are saving more than 

11,040,000 sheets of paper (24,000 

copies of the Academic 

Calendar) each year alone. 

Research 

www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/ 

id_research.html 

• Environmental Research 

Western 

• The Insurance Research Lab 

for Better Homes 

• Chemical Reactor Engineering 

Centre 

• WindEE Dome 

• Biotron - Experimental Climate 

Change Research Facility 

• Bioindustrial Innovation 

Centre 

• The Institute for Catastrophic 

Loss Reduction 

• Green Energy, Green 

Chemicals and 

Environmentally Friendly 

Proceses 

• Centre for Building Sustainable 

Value 

• Research Network for Business 

Sustainability 

• Ecosystem Health 

Student projects 

www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_students.html 

• SunStang 

• Blue Bin Toss 

• Save The Blue 

• ICFAR 

• Biotron - Experimental Climate Change 

Research Facility 

Transportation 

www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_transportation.html 

• Student Bus Pass 

• Bikes / Rollerblades 

• Pedestrians 

• Carpooling 

• Hybrid Vehicles 

• Master Plan (excerpts relating to 

Sustainability/Transportation) 

Undergraduate Program(s) 

Environmental Science, Faculty of Science 

• Honours 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 of the 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 

Western’s Green Process 

Engineering Undergraduate 

Program 

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 by combining 

and applying principles 

of chemical, biochemical 

and environmental 

engineering. 


Excellence & High Achievement 

Scholar’s Electives 

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 82682 

www.ScholarsElectives.uwo.ca 

scholars_electives@uwo.ca 

Looking for a unique scholarly experience? 

Hoping to be involved with university research 

before graduate school? Our Scholar’s Electives 

program is designed for high-achieving, selfdirected 

students interested in pursuing an 

interdisciplinary academic experience. 

As a Scholar’s Electives student, you have 

the ability to enroll in an Honors degree 

program in Arts and Humanities, Science, 

Social Science (excluding the Bachelor of 

Management and Organizational Studies 

(BMOS)), Health Sciences, Media Information 

and Technoculture (MIT), Kinesiology or 

Medical Sciences and pursue the Scholar’s 

Electives module. 

Additionally, being a Scholar’s Electives 

student gives you the ability to tailor your 

personal academic goals, bringing together 

various disciplines to create a module theme 

such as multiculturalism or bioethics. You’ll 

also experience a close connection with the 

other 50-75 Scholar’s Electives students. 

The Scholar’s Electives courses begin in 

first year and continue until graduation. 

You’ll have the opportunity to develop and 

conduct research with your faculty mentor 

starting in first year. In second and third year 

you have the option of studying with other 

Scholar’s Electives students in a seminar course 

taught by award winning faculty members or 

conducting further research with your faculty 

mentor. 

The fourth year course gives you the 

opportunity to present your research to 

the broader university community. To be a 

Scholar’s Electives student, you must have 

a final high school admission average of 90 

per cent or higher. We will be looking for 

extracurricular activities and community 

contributions as well as high grades. Look for 

the button where you can indicate Scholar’s 

Electives on the online Ontario Universities’ 

Application Centre (OUAC) application. 

You must also submit a supplementary 

application form to the Scholar’s Electives 

program by March 1, 2010. For more 

information, please visit the Scholar’s 

Electives website. 

have excellent opportunities to connect with 

Associate Deans, professors and social and 

cultural leaders by being part of this society. 

To be eligible, you must be entering Western 

as a full-time student with a final high school 

admission average of at least 90 per cent. To 

retain the Western Scholars designation, you 

must achieve a sessional average at Western of 

at least 80 per cent with no mark 

less than 65 per cent with a full 

course load. This program is open 

to students in all undergraduate 

programs. 

Scholarships 

See Scholarships and Awards section. 

Graduating Awards and 

Medals 

www.uwo.ca/arts/acad_counsel/scholar_ 

awards.htm 

Gold medals are awarded to the 

top graduating students at Spring 

Convocation by the Dean’s Office in 

each faculty. A gold medal is awarded to 

the top student in each Honors Specialization 

module and in each Major of an Honors 

Double Major. In addition, one gold medal is 

given to the top student in a 3 year BA and a 4 

Year BA degree for a Specialization and a Major 

module. 

Excellence & High 

achievement 

Western Scholars 

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 82682 

western_scholars@uwo.ca 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/cfns/WesternScholars.cfm 

High achieving students entering first 

year can participate in Western’s “honors 

society” known as Western Scholars. As 

a Western Scholar, you can participate 

in service learning initiatives throughout 

the University and London community, 

special events and extra–curricular 

activities throughout the year. You will 


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Fees & Financial aid 

Fees & Financial Aid 

Account Balance 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/financialServices/ 

AccountBalance.cfm 

Students can check their fee account balance 

online at http://studentservices.uwo.ca. 

You will need your student account login and 

password to access this information. 

Bursaries 

Bursaries are non-repayable grants. 

Assessments are based on financial need and 

entitlements range from $250 to $4,000. 

How do I apply? 

Admission bursaries: Applications are available 

online at www.registrar.uwo.ca/admburs.htm. 

Applicants will receive notification by email 

(provided on application) or by letter. 

Upper Year Bursaries: To apply, go to 

studentservices.uwo.ca. Select “MyPresent.” 

Under the “Financial” section, you will see “click 

here to apply.” Once you are in the application, 

you can choose to apply for bursary, need-based 

awards, workstudy or any combination thereof. 

In February, students will be issued a T4A 

for bursary assistance received in the previous 

taxation year. 

Fees 

For more information see ‘Tuition’ below. 

Fee Deadlines 

For the Fall/Winter session, fees are due 

August 4 (Year 1 students) or August 17 (Upper 

year students). Fees may be paid in full or in 

two installments. A minimum payment (first 

installment) of 70% of full fees* must be made 

by the due date. The balance of fees (final 

installment) under this extended payment 

process must be paid by January 4, 2010. 

Financial Aid Appointments 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


How do I arrange an appointment with my 

financial aid counsellor? 

Every Friday at 9am, the appointment 

schedule opens up for the following week. Call 

the Helpline at 519 661-2100 or visit Room 

1120 in the Western Student Services Building 

to schedule an appointment for the following 

week. Appointments book up quickly. You 

can now check the time of your upcoming 

appointments through our services section – 

simply login at studentservices.uwo.ca. 

Financial Assistance 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/index. 

cfm#counsellor 

Student Financial Aid Officers are financial 

counsellors who assist students and provide 

them with options to ensure they are able to 

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continue their academic studies at Western. If 

you would like to consult with a counsellor, 

appointments can be made by calling 519-661- 

2100 during hours of operation. 

Graduate Bursaries 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/GradBursaries. 

cfm 

Graduate bursaries are targeted towards 

students registered in certain Category II 

programs (Non-Funded Education M.Ed., 

Engineering Science M.Eng., Environment 

and Sustainability M.E.S., Communication 

Sciences and Disorders (M.Cl.Sc), Journalism 

M.A., Library and Information Science M.L.I.S., 

Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), 

Occupational Therapy (M.Sc. (OT)), Physical 

Therapy (M.P.T., M.Cl.Sc), Public Administration 

M.P.A.) The bursaries contribute towards the 

differential between Category I and Category 

II tuition fees for those students demonstrating 

un-met financial need through an OSAP-type 

needs-assessment. 

Need Based Awards 

Need based awards are usually funded by 

individual donors or corporations. They are 

awarded based on a combination of financial 

need and other criteria set by the donor, such as 

academic merit or community involvement. 

Students who apply for a bursary using the 

Financial Assistance Profile are automatically 

considered for any need based award for which 

they are eligible. 

The deadline to apply for a need based 

award using the Financial Assistance Profile is 

October 31. This profile is usually available in 

mid-August. 

In February, students will be issued a T4A 

for need based awards received in the previous 


OSAP 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

1-888-815-4514 (for OSAP government office) 

www.osap.gov.on.ca 

The Ontario Student Assistance Program 

(OSAP) provides loans, grants, scholarships, and 

bursaries to Ontario postsecondary students. 

Loan distribution begins the first Tuesday after 

Labour Day, in the Great Hall. For more detailed 

loan pick-up information, please check the 

Registrar’s website at www.registrar.uwo.ca 

To apply for OSAP you must fill out an online 

application at: http://osap.gov.on.ca. If 

you cannot apply on-line, a $10 processing fee 

applies for booklet application. Government 

issued photo ID and SIN card MUST be 

provided when picking up and processing 

loans. September 2009 OSAP pick-up available 

September 2-4 and September 8-11 in the Great 

Hall. 

How do I keep my OSAP loans in good 

standing? Are they Interest Free? 

Loans remain interest free while you are a 

full-time student. If you do not require OSAP 

in a given academic year and you remain a fulltime 

student, you need to fill out a Continuation 

of Interest Free Status form so the government 

does not put your loans into repayment. 

Downloadable forms are available at http://osap. 

gov.on.ca 

Paying Fees 

Please see ‘Tuition’ in this section. 

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 

Students can receive refunds on their tuition 

after dropping a course, however the amount 

refunded decreases incrementally after the first 

week of classes. To check out the complete 

refund rate schedule visit www.registrar.uwo. 

ca/financialservices/fees.cfm. 

Student Donation Fee 


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 

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).

Affiliate students should consult with their University College for more specific details 

Taxes 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/financialservices/ 

taxinformation.cfm 

T2202A slip 

All T2202As for the years from 2000 

onwards are available on the Student Services 

website https://studentservices.uwo.ca/ 

secure/index.cfm for students to view and 

print. T2202As for 2009 will be available by 

February 28, 2010. Students will require their 

student ID number and PIN, or UWO email 

and password 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 Faculty of Graduate 

Studies will receive their T4A forms by mail. 

Textbook and 

Technology Grant 

ontario.ca/OSAP 

http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng//not_secure/Plan_Grants_ 

full_sepapp_TTG_12345.htm 

The Textbook and Technology Grant helps 

students pay for textbooks and computer 

costs. The grant is $150 per academic year for 

full-time students qualifying for OSAP who 

are attending a provincially funded college or 

university in Canada. 

Full-time students receiving OSAP do not 

need to apply for the grant. They will receive 

a grant cheque by mail to the address on their 

OSAP application. 

Tuition 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/financialServices/ 

AccountBalance.cfm 

Deadlines 

For September, the deadline for first year 

students is August 4. The deadline for upper 

year students is August 17. The second 

installment is due January 4. 

For Summer, the deadline is May 17, 2010. 

For all of the above, specific deadlines 

can be found at www.registrar.uwo.ca/ 

FinancialServices/AccountBalance. 

cfm#payment 

View your account balance and tuition 

deadline at http://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 and mailed to on arranging payment 

from outside Canada visit www.registrar.uwo.ca. 

Paying with OSAP 

If you wish to pay your tuition fees with 

your OSAP loan you must apply for OSAP 

by June 30, 2010. 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 $52.00 

deferment charge. Note: OSAP loans are 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 studentservices.uwo.ca. A PIN 

and student number is needed to access this site. 

A hard copy of your fee bill will not be mailed. 

Tuition fees for first-year students are due August 

4. They are due August 17 for all upper year 

students. You must check your account balance 

online. 

I made a payment @ the bank or online & it 

isn’t 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 loans are available 

in September. The second installment of tuition 

will be due in January. Students receiving OSAP 

funding may wish to pay in two installments. 

Information about fee deferment will be available 

on the fee bill. 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 our Fees Office 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 

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 of this guide. 

Sample Undergraduate Budget 2009-10* 

On Campus Living at Home (London) Living Off Campus 

Tuition & Fees $5,400 - $8,000 $5,400 - $8,000 $5,400 - $8,000 

Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 

Residence & Food $5,760 - $10,000 $0 $0 

Rent $600/mth $0 $0 $4,800 

Food $350/mth $0 $1,400 $2,800 

Utilities/Cable $100/mth 0 0 Full Time 

$800 

Internet/Phone $280 $640 $640 

Personal $100/mth $800 $800 $800 

Local Transportation $0 $0 (bus pass included in tuition) $0 

Transportation Home $350 $125 $350 

Clothing $50/mth $400 $400 $400 

Entertainment $100/mth $800 $800 $800 

Laundry $25/mth 200 0 200 

Total $15,490 - 22, 330 $11,065-13,665 $18,490-21,090 

*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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Fees & Financial aid

Graduate and 

professional programs 

Graduate & Professional Programs 

Certificates and Diplomas 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2009/pg279.html and 

www.uwo.ca/cstudies/ 

Admission Deadlines for Diploma and 

Certificate Programs 

The admission deadlines for diploma and 

certificate programs offered by Continuing 

Studies at Western will be January 15 or 

March 1. Please visit our website for a list of 

programs and application deadlines. 


Phone: 519-661-3658 

www.uwo.ca/cstudies 

As the educational bridge between the 

University and the community, Continuing 

Studies at Western offers courses and 

programs in professional and personal 

development, post-degree diploma and 

certificate programs, and summer French 

Immersion courses in Quebec. 

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. 

DAT 

www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp 

Applicants in Dentistry Program must take 

the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) administered 

by the Canadian Dental Association. Online 

registration now open for the November 2009 

and February 2010 DAT. 

Graduate and Professional 

School Fair 

career.uwo.ca/gradfair 

Thursday October 29th, 2009 


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 

Phone: 519-661-2102 

www.grad.uwo.ca 

http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/ 

programs.cfm 

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. 

Many Graduate Programs have their own specific 

admission and application requirements aside 

from the general ones. It is very important to 

review the information regarding your program 

of interest. At Western we offer services and 

programs that enhance our graduate students’ 

experiences and provide a supportive and 

stimulating academic environment. We offer a 

perfect blend of structure and flexibility allowing 

our graduate students to develop personally and 

professionally in an enriching and collaborative 

environment. 

Most importantly, we recognize the 

importance and value of our graduate students 

and know that a highly talented and diverse 

student body can significantly enhance 

the character and quality of our academic 

community. 

Second-level entry Professional Programs 

Graduate Teaching Assistant 

Programming 

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84624 

www.uwo.ca/tsc/teaching_assistant_program.html 

The Teaching Assistant Training Program is a 

hands-on, two-and-a-half- day session taught by 

current Teaching Assistants (TAs) and designed 

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. 

Choose from concurrent sessions designed 

to meet your specific discipline-related teaching 

needs such as vocal health for lecturers or using 

small group discussion methods in the classroom 

for tutorial leaders. Get real-time, hands-on 

teaching experience in our unique microteaching 

sessions, where you can try out your 

teaching skills and techniques with a small group 

of your peers and receive helpful, constructive 

feedback. At the end of the session, you’ll receive 

a certificate as evidence of your commitment to 

the development of your knowledge and skill as 

a teacher. 

GMAT 

www.mba.com/mba/thegmat 

Dates vary so you will need to make an 

appointment. 

LSAT 

www.lsac.org/LSAT/test-dates-deadlines.asp 

Saturday, September 26, 2009 

Saturday, December 5, 2009 

Saturday, February 6, 2010 

Students may write the LSAT at Western or 

Fanshawe College. 

MCAT 

www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ 

London Test Center: 

520 First Street, Bay 1, London, ON N5V 3C6 

Check website for weekly test dates. 

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, 2010 

Dentistry 4 years Two best years, at least 80% schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/admissions_yr1.html 

average each year December 1, 2009 

Education 1 year 70% edu.uwo.ca/preservice/interested.html December 1* 

Law 3 years full time, or Competitive average is A-; GPA 3.7 overall www.law.uwo.ca/Prospective/1styearadmissions.html November 1 

6 years extended time 

Medicine 4 years See requirements on website uwo.ca/bmsc/admission_requirements.html october 15 

Compressed Time-Frame 19 months Minimum 75% on last 10 full course equivalents www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/programs/ March 1, 2010 

BScN (Nursing) Program 

compressed_BScN/index.html 

Social Work 2 years (program is offered Minimum 70% kings.uwo.ca/socialwork/bsw/admissions February 1, 2010 

both full-time and part-time) 

Graduate Professional Programs 

Communication Sciences 2-3 years ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses uwo.ca/fhs/csd/admissions.html January 8, 2010 

& Disorders 

most recently completed 

Journalism 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses fims.uwo.ca/journalism/admission/Admission.htm January 4, 2010 

Library and Information 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses fims.uwo.ca/mlis/admission/Academic-Qualifications.htm Fall Admission Jun 30, 2010 

Science Winter Admission Oct 31, 2009 

Summer Admission Feb 27, 2010 

Occupational Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed uwo.ca/fhs/ot/admissions_applications.html January 9, 2010 

(High B average would be considered competitive.) 

Physical Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘A’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed uwo.ca/fhs/pt/admission_requirements.html March 2, 2010 

*If December 1 falls on a week-end 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 

Change of Address 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


Your address on the University file is the 

address to which we send all official mail. 

This address is therefore very important 

to keep up to date in order to ensure you 

receive all your important information from 

the University. It is your responsibility to 

ensure that your address is accurate. 

Convocation DVD 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.convocation.uwo.ca/convocationdvd.pdf 

To order a DVD copy of your convocation 

ceremony for 2008, 2009 or 2010, 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. 

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 

from Student Central, Room 1120 Western 

Student Services building. See the Student 

Central section for more information. 

to contact the Marshal of Convocation, c/o 

Convocation Board of Senate, Room 290, 

Stevenson-Lawson Building (519-661-2055), 

before June 1 for Spring and October 7 for 

Autumn, or email nmartine@uwo.ca with 

the subject line: Graduation Accessibility. 

Arrangements for guests (e.g., signlanguage 

interpreters) must be made by 

contacting the Convocation Secretary at 

519-661-2055 prior to June 1 for Spring or 

October 7 for Autumn. Regular tickets must 

be exchanged for reserved tickets. Extra 

reserved tickets will not be issued. 

Extra Tickets 

If extra tickets become available for the 

Spring ceremonies, they will be released to the 

Dean’s Offices in the Faculties. Students should 

check with their Faculty to see if extra tickets are 

available and how to request them. There are no 

limits currently on Autumn tickets. 

Name on Diploma 

Undergraduate, Professional, Graduate, 

and all other graduating students: You must 

confirm your name which will appear on your 

degree by the deadline to apply to graduate. 

This deadline to confirm your name applies 

even if your program does not require you to 

‘apply’ to graduate for your particular degree 

(e.g. Graduate students). Deadlines to apply 

are listed in the Academic Calendar. 

Mailing Address 

Please confirm that your mailing address 

is correct on the Student Services website 

by September 8th for Autumn (October) as 

this is where we will send your Convocation 

Package. 

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. (Ex. 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 have already applied to graduate 

and wish to cancel your application, 

please go to Room 1120 Western Student 

Service building and fill out a Graduation 

Cancellation form. The deadline to cancel 

your graduation application for the Spring 

Convocation is May 1st. The deadline to 

cancel your graduation application for the 

Autumn Convocation is October 1st. 

Graduation Requirements 


graduation 

Graduating Awards and 

Medals 

See the Excellence and High Achievement section of 

this guide. 

Graduation 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


How to apply? 

You 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 August. 

Deadline: September 8 

• Applications to graduate at the February 

In Absentia Convocation open in 

December. Deadline: January 22 

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 


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health & wellness 

Health & Wellness 

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 

www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/nutrition/eating_ 

disorders.htm 

www.sds.uwo.ca 

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 campus and community 

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). 

Food Support Service, USC 

usc.food.support@uwo.ca 


For more information, see the Services to 

Help You Succeed section of this guide. 

Hospitals 

Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI)...........519-858-2774 

London Health Sciences Centre ..........................519-685-8300 

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 .................................519-646-6000 

Thames Valley Children’s Centre .........................519-685-8680 

Medical Note Policy 

www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/ 

accommodation_medical.pdf 

https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm 

A UWO Student Medical Certificate 

(SMC) is required where a student is 

seeking 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 of the above 

websites. Hard copies are available from 

Academic Counselling in the Faculties. 

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 and are available from the student’s 

home Faculty Academic Counselling service. 

Ontario Health Insurance Plan 

(OHIP) 

www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/ 

default.aspx 

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 

information on how to replace your card, 

visit the website. 

Psychological Services 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych 

Appointments can be made in person 

at the Reception Desk on the 4th floor of 

Western’s new Student Services Building. 

Western’s Student Development Centre 

provides professional, confidential psychological 

services free of charge to all Western 

students. We offer the following services: 

Individual Counselling; Crisis Counselling; 

LGBTQ2; Eating Disorders; Self-Help Library; 

Workshops. 

Rapid HIV Testing 


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 with your preferred date and time for 

an appointment. The testing is offered & 

facilitated by the Options Clinic of London. 

Registered Dietitian 

Phone: 519-645-1620 

E-mail: noelle@rdservices.ca 

www.usc.uwo.ca/nutritionist 

The University Students’ Council has a 

consulting dietitian, to work with students 

at UWO, and help them reach their optimal 

nutritional status. 

Services for UWO students 

Dietary intake analysis; Grocery Store tours; 

Recipe analysis; Sample menus and recipes; 

Group seminars and cooking classes. 


Phone: 519-661-3722 

www.usc.uwo.ca/health 

All full-time undergrads are automatically 

enrolled in the USC Extended Benefit Health 

Plan, and are assessed a fee of $96.00 for this 

Plan upon Registration. The Plan is effective 

from September 1st to August 31st, 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. 

The opt-out deadline for Undergraduate 

Students is September 25, 2009. Visit the 

website for more details. 

Student Health Services 

Phone: 519-661-3030 


Room 11 UCC (lower level) 

Student Health Services is a medical, 

counselling and educational facility that is 

available to all registered part-time and fulltime 

students at Western and its Affiliated 

University Colleges. The web site provides new 

visitors, potential students and current students 

with a tour of our facilities and services. You 

can use the search feature to look up a specific 

area, or you can wander through the reception 

desk, medical centre, counselling centre, 

volunteer programs and presentations. 

UHIP 

Phone: 519-661-2194 

Email: hr-communication@uwo.ca 

www.uhip.ca 

Human Resources, Support Services Building, Level 5 

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. Signing up for 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. 

UHIP card — where do I pick it up? 

You will receive an email sent to your UWO 

account informing you that your UHIP card is 

available to be picked up in Student Central, 

room 1120 Western Student Services Building. 

Any questions can be emailed to the UHIP 

Administrator at hr-communication@uwo.ca. 

For more information about UHIP, please 

visit www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index. 

html?uhip. 


Housing 

Division of Housing & Ancillary Services 

Room 102, Elgin Hall 

Bed & Breakfast 

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: www. 

stayatwestern.ca. 

Housing Options 

Phone: 519-661-3547 

www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing 

Family Accomodations 

www.has.uwo.ca/housing/plattslane 

If you are a Western student looking for 

accommodation for your family, then Platt’s 

Lane Estates is for you. Featuring all the 

amenities for comfortable family living, while 

situated close to the university, your family’s 

needs for affordability, convenience, comfort 

and community can all be met. 

It’s not easy relocating your family as 

you pursue your academic studies, and at 

Platt’s Lane, we can help. We’ve designed a 

community of low-rise, walk-up apartment 

buildings and townhouses on a park-like 

setting of nearly 20 acres. Your family 

will enjoy the proximity to an excellent 

elementary school and day care facilities, and 

you will appreciate that the campus is just a 

short walk away. 

Off-Campus 

www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampus 

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 either in our office 

or at www.has.uwo.ca/housing/ 

offcampus 

Residence 

www.residenceatwestern.ca 

Residences at The University of 

Western Ontario are some of the 

best in the country. In fact, the Globe 

and Mail’s student satisfaction survey 

placed Western’s residences number 

one for six 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! 

RezNet 

Phone: 519-850-2495 

Email: reznet@uwo.ca 

www.reznet.uwo.ca 

RezNet, or Residence Network, provides 

campuswide 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 96% subscription 

rate, most students find RezNet to be a 

valuable tool for their academic and web 

browsing needs. 

RESIDENCES 

Alumni House: 

The University of Western Ontario 

1151 Richmond Street 

London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7 

Student Phone: 519-850-2410 

Business Phone: 519-661-3814 

Delaware Hall: 






Elgin Hall: 






Essex Hall: 

1200 Western Road 

London, Ontario, Canada N6G 5E3 



Medway-Sydenham Hall: 






London Hall: 


London, Ontario, Canada N6G 0A3 


Please call Bell directory assistance to 

reach a student at London Hall. 

Perth Hall: 


London, Ontario, Canada N6G 5K8 



Saugeen-Maitland Hall: 

289 Windermere Road 

London, Ontario, Canada N6G 

2J8 



Housing 


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International Experience 

International Experience 

English Conversation Program 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ecp 

Practice your spoken English! Conversation 

Circles and small Group Workshops are 

offered throughout the year to help improve 

spoken English skills, to enhance confidence in 

conversational English, to increase knowledge of 

Canadian culture and to provide the opportunity 

to meet people from different areas of the 

university community. This program is open to 

members of Western’s international community 

and their spouses or partners. Registration takes 

place at the beginning of each academic term. 

For more information visit our website at: www. 

sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ecp 

Events for International 

Students 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?events 

SDC’s International Student Services has 

planned many different events throughout the 

year for all international students (undergraduate 

and graduate) and their families. Attend one 

of our trips around London or to Niagara Falls 

or Toronto and get to know Canada! Come to 

one of our many social events (such as the Meet 

Your Peer Guide Event, Welcome Reception, 

International Student Orientation, International 

Potluck Dinners, Hockey Games, etc.) and meet 

other international and Canadian students! 

Attend our different information sessions and 

workshops to make the most of your experience 

here at Western. For a complete list of events, 

please visit our website at: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/ 

services/index.html?events 

International Experiences & 

Opportunities at Western 

Western offers a wide range of different 

international opportunities to its 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. 

For more information, visit Western’s 

International Experiences and Opportunities 

Web Portal at http://international.uwo.ca/ 

International Exchange Program 

Phone: 519-661–2111 ext. 85196 

Email: exchange@uwo.ca 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/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 

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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 15 countries 

• Pay your tuition to Western, 

rather than paying international 

fees 

• Bursaries and scholarships are 

available to qualified applicants 

• Choose from one term or yearlong 

exchanges 

• Improve your second-language skills 

• Courses count towards your degree 

• Experience another culture first-hand 

while advancing in your studies 

Students have the opportunity to study at 

more than 50 universities around the world. 

Current opportunities enable Western students 

to study in one of over 15 countries including 

Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, 

Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, 

The Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, 

Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom and 

the United States. 

International Peer 

Connection 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?peer 

The International Peer Connection (IPC) is a 

program which connects new international students 

with Peer Guides who are current Western 

students, both Canadian and international senior 

and graduate students. The program is also open 

to spouses/partners of international students. The 

Program offers information, friendly support, 

involvement in Western activities and a link to 

Western services and the larger London community. 

It will provide you with meaningful contact 

with Canadian and international students and 

will assist you in feeling comfortable in your new 

environment and in making the most out of your 

experience at Western. 

To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pick up and 

complete the IPC registration form available at 

SDC’s International Student Centre, Room 2120, 

WSS or online: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/ 

index.html?peer 

International Student Services, 

SDC 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int 

Year-round programs, information, and 

individual assistance with issues covering a broad 

range of questions and concerns, are available 

for International graduate and undergraduate 

students at Western. Individual assistance with 

immigration regulations, financial, cultural, 

career (Canadian work regulations, etc.) and 

personal issues is provided. Other services 

include: Pre-Arrival Guide, International 

Student Handbook, Orientation Service, Peer 

Guide Program, English Conversation Program, 

International Exchange Program, Porch Light 

Program, Income Tax Clinic, Support for 

Spouses/Partners of International Students, 

Emergency Loan and Bursary Program, social/ 

cultural and informative events, online assistance 

(iss@uwo.ca), the International Student Centre. 

Trois-Pistoles French Immersion 

School 

Phone: 519-661-3637 

www.uwo.ca/cstudies/tp 

The University of Western Ontario’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. 

UHIP 

See Health and Wellness Section. 

STUDENT GUIDE 2009-2010

Leadership 

Leadership and Mentorship 

Program (LAMP) 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

lamp.uwo.ca 

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 community support. 

First-year students are guided through their 

transitional first year to university life by upperyear 

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. 

Leadership Education Program 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

lep.uwo.ca 

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. 

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 The University of 

Western Ontario. 

Board of Governors 

Board meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. in 

Room 4210, Support Services Building unless 

otherwise noted. Times and Dates are subject 

to change. 

September 29 (Tuesday)*, 2009 

November 26, 2009 

January 28, 2010 

April 29, 2010 

June 24, 2010 

September 28 (Tuesday)*, 2010 


*The Board Retreat is scheduled to take place at London Hall on September 28 and 

29. Open portion of the Board meeting will begin there on Tuesday, September 29 at 

1:30 p.m. 

Senate 

Meetings: The following meetings of the Senate 

are to be held on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Room 

1R40 of the Richard Ivey School of Business: 

September 25, 2009 

October 16, 2009 


December 11, 2009 

January 22, 2010 

February 26, 2010 

March 19, 2010 

April 16, 2010 

May 14, 2010 

June 11, 2010 

Society of Off-Campus 

Students (SOCS) 

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85502 

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 at www.socs.uwo.ca. For any 

questions about the Off-Campus Orientation 

Week activities, please email oc.oweek@uwo. 

ca. For any questions about year-long SOCS 

programming or how to apply as an upper-year 

leader, email us at socs@uwo.ca. 

STEP: Student Transitional 

Executive Program 

www.uscstep.ca 

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 co-curricular 

transcript will be issued upon 

completion. 

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.usc.uwo. 

ca/elections/nomination-forms.html. 

September 2009 

Monday 14th: USC Elections – Nominations 

open- Pick up your application in the USC 

Monday 28th: USC Elections – Nominations 

close at 4PM- All Candidate’s Meeting Tuesday 

29th. 

October 2009 

Wednesday 14th and 15th: USC Elections – 

VOTE! www.voteusc.ca 

January 2010 

Thursday 7th: USC Elections- Nominations 

Open – Pick up your application in the USC 

Office (Room 340 UCC) or at www.voteusc.ca 

Thursday 21st: Nominations close for 

Board of Governors and Senate (Academic 

Constituencies only) at 4pm. Senate 

nomination forms are at www.uwo.ca/univsec. 

BOG nomination forms are available at www. 

uwo.ca/univsec/election/bgfacnom.pdf. 

Monday 25th: Nominations close at 4pm 

(Senate-at-Large nominations due) – All 

Candidate’s Meeting 

Tuesday 26th: USC Elections – Campaign 

Kick-Off! 

February 2010 

Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th: 

USC Elections – VOTE! www.voteusc.ca 

University Students’ Council 

See the Volunteer & Clubs Information section of this 

guide. 

Volunteer 

See the Volunteer & Clubs section of this 

guide. 

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Libraries & Computer Labs media on campus 

Libraries & 

Computer Access 

Western Libraries 

www.lib.uwo.ca 

Western Libraries features seven locations across campus that provide 

access to: physical collections, individual and group study space, printing 

and photocopying facilities, Sun Ray terminals for access to online library 

resources, and wireless access if you prefer to work on your own laptop. 

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. 


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 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m Monday to Friday, and offer weekend 

hours (usually between 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.). Through the exam period 

Taylor and Weldon are open until 2 a.m.. 

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 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday to Friday and offer some 

weekend hours. 

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://servlet.uwo.ca:8081/activateaccount/activateAccountController.jsp 

To activate your email account, go to the website above and enter your 

4-digit PIN number 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 

• NSC 110 – Natural Science Centre, room 110 

• SH 1310 – Somerville House, room 1310 (lower level) 

• UC2 – University College, room 2 

WebCT 

www.webct.uwo.ca 

WebCT is an academic website where you can check your grades, see 

an online copy of your courses syllabus, or lecture slides, and is used 

by some professors as a tool for distributing course assignments. After 

logging in with your UWO username and password, your home page 

will display all the courses you are registered for. 

Western Wireless 

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 www.uwo.ca/its/accounting/faq.html 

Media on Campus 

94.9 CHRW – Radio Western, USC 

Request Line: 519-661-3600 | Office: 519-661-3601 | www.chrwradio.com 

94.9 CHRW is one of Canada’s highest rated Community-based- 

Campus Radio stations having 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 community-based 

campus station to do so. Students can host their own radio show by 

volunteering at 94.9 CHRW following a long tradition of proud student 

radio (Kevin Newman of Global News is amongst notable Alumni). 

Check the website for how to get involved, or drop in Room 250 in the 

University Community Centre (UCC). 

distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/photocontest 

The distinctively WESTERN Photo Contest is open to all Western 

students, faculty, and staff. It is open for online entries and cash prizes are 

awarded to winners. Please check the website for details. 

Gazette, USC 

Phone: 519-661-3580 | www.gazette.uwo.ca 

The Gazette is a daily, student-funded, student-run newspaper published 

by University Students’ Council (USC) at the University of Western 

Ontario. The paper is published four days per week (Tuesdays through 

Fridays) during the academic year, and an additional four times during 

the non-academic year. The Gazette’s core potential readership consists of 

approximately 32,000 students at Western. It serves the student readership 

by reporting the news, entertaining readers, and promoting debate on 

issues involving the Western community and the City of London. Students 

are encouraged to volunteer articles and can apply for paid positions as 

staff editors after getting involved. Check out The Gazette’s website for past 

articles and how to get involved! You can also drop by room 263 in the 

University Community Centre. The Gazette is always looking for more 

volunteers to join the team – no experience required! 

Email gazette.editor@uwo.ca for more information 

on how you can become a writer, photographer, or 

editor. 

Western Facebook 

www.facebook.com 

Follow Western’s latest news and updates 

on our Facebook page. Do a search for The 

University of Western Ontario and become a fan, 

find friends, and become part of the community. 

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. 

uwo.ca. And the venerable Alumni Gazette, celebrating 70 years, features 

excellent writing and photography in a magazine format about the everchanging 

face of campus. Online at http://communications.uwo.ca/ 

alumni or in campus racks. 

TVWestern, USC 

519-661-2111 ext.83570 | http://tvwestern.ca 

tvWestern.ca produces both webisodes and a weekly television 

program for Rogers’ Television which starts in mid-September - and yes, 

we’re lookng for hosts, camera operators & editors! You can see the show 

in a variety of markets around the London area (London, St. Thomas, 

Strathroy, Tillsonburg and Woodstock). Get involved with tvWestern by 

checking out our volunteer job board at http://tvwestern.ca/jobboard/ 


Parking 

Parking 

Undergraduate Parking Lots 

Phone: 519-661-3973 

www.uwo.ca/parking 

Room 4150, Support Services Building 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 

4:30p.m. 

Parking Office is closed Saturday, Sunday and 

statutory holidays. 

Accessible Parking 

The University of Western Ontario supports 

the physically challenged. Members of the 

University Community with long term or 

temporary physical disabilities may apply 

for access to all areas designated with the 

recognized international symbol. Disabled 

permit parkers are also granted access to all 

metered areas on campus. 

Graduate Student Parking 

Permit 

If you are a student registered in a Graduate 

program (MA, PhD 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 31 August) 

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 

www.uwo.ca/brescia 

Annual Permit: $335.00 

Daily Permit: $5.00 

Weekly Permit: $20.00 

Replacement Annual Permit (lost or stolen): $40.00 

Huron 

Parking at Huron College requires a parking 

permit. Permits are available on request upon 

filling the required paperwork available at 

www.huronuc.ca/pdf/ParkingApp.pdf. 

As parking will also be offered to the UWO 

staff and students starting August 17th, it is 

important for students to get their pass early. 

Parking passes are to be picked up in person 

in the Mail Room (basement level, south 

end, by Maintenance/Housekeeping) starting 

the last week of August. A parking permit 

does not guarantee you a parking space, 

particularly in winter. For more information, 

contact Marianna 519-438-7224, ext. 278, or 

mhambale@uwo.ca. 

Kings 

www.kings.uwo.ca/physical_plant/parking/ 

See King’s University College section, News and 

Updates. 

• Althouse 

• Medway 

• Huron Flats 

• Springett West Gate 

Although green coded lots are all about 

the same distance from the campus core, 

some are perceived to be “closer” and will 

fill more quickly, according to predictable 

cycles: 

Medway fills to capacity by about 

10:30am. Usage drops off quickly at 2:00pm. 

Huron Flats and Althouse lots do not fill to 

capacity. 

If you arrive on campus before 8:30, typically 

you may still get a space at Medway. If you arrive 

mid-morning or later, go directly to Huron 

Flats or Althouse. Please do not sit and wait 

longer than a few minutes for a space to open 

up. There is adequate space elsewhere, and it 

is much better use of your valuable time to go 

directly there. If you have questions or need 

directions to available lots, ask at the Welcome 

Centre. 

During the summer months (May-August), 

undergraduate (green) permit holders have 

access to all green zone lots as well as the 

following grey zone lots; South Valley, Springett, 

Elborn and Visual Arts. 

How do I Reserve an 

Undergraduate Parking Permit for 

the Academic Year? 

Internet 

The most convenient way to obtain your 

parking permit is to use our internet form: 

www.uwo.ca/parking/application_prereq. 

html. Follow the instructions on the application. 

This section is secured and therefore payment is 

required in order to guarantee your permit. 

In Person 

The parking office will gladly process your 

application in person. We are located in 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 (1 September - 30 

August) will be processed during the summer 

and will be available for you to pickup in Room 

4150, Support Services Building after July 15. 

Parking space at the University is limited. All 

arrangements are made on a first-come, firstserved 

basis and we regret that not all requests 

can always be accommodated. 

Undergraduate Student Parking 

Permit 

Visit www.uwo.ca/parking for more details. 

Visitor Parking Options 

Public parking is available at easily accessible 

points around campus. Visitors and invited 

guests should be directed to one of our 

available visitor facilities, visitor attended 

lots, meters, or pay and display metered 

areas. 

The University is a large, active 

and complex place. 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 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 

4pm) who 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 


Kent Drive — Attended Lot 


Althouse Lot (north entrance) —- 

Automated Entry 

• Located on the southern perimeter of 

campus. 

Medical Science Lot — Attended Lot 


Meter Parking — No maximum 

• Located at various buildings in the 

campus core 

• Meter rates are as posted ($3.00/hr): 

Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm 

• ($3.00/hr): Saturdays until noon 

• Exact Change Required 

Pay & Display Multi space meter 

parking — No maximum 

• Located at Labatt Health Science 

Building, Talbot, North Campus/ 

Visual Arts Building and Westminster. 

Rates are as posted ($3.00/hr): 

Monday to Sunday; 24/hrs/day; 7 

days/week 

• Exact Change OR Credit Cards (Visa, 

Mastercard, American Express) 

available. 

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Safety & Security 


Blue Emergency Phones 

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 19 

Emergency Phones located strategically on 

grounds throughout the campus. 

The Code Blue Emergency Phones are 

simple to operate. With a touch of the 

“Emergency” button, a direct 9-1-1 emergency 

communication line is established and the 

user is connected to a Police Communications 

Operator. For Blue Emergency Phone 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. 

Campus Community Police 

Service 

Phone: 519 661-3300 (non-emergencies or inquiries) 

Emergency: 911 

www.uwo.ca/police 

We are committed to excellence in 

professional standards, personal development, 

community partnerships, and activities 

contributing to the safety, security and quality of 

life in the diverse University community. 

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 deviation from 

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 is usually generated 

when behaviour is excessive, frightening or 

causes a personal safety concern. Criminal 

behaviour is subject to legal penalties while 

less serious behaviour, beyond the threshold of 

Western’s standards, is subject to consequences 

under the code. 

Most such behaviour is reported to Campus 

Community Police who investigate and make 

recommendations for corrective action. A 

student offender that is charged under the 

Code of Student 

Conduct can 

expect to promptly 

hear from the 

Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & 

Students) [Registrar] regarding the next steps 

in the Code of Student Conduct disciplinary 

process. 

Discipline ranges from a warning to 

expulsion, with numerous alternatives in 

between some of which may include academic 

sanctions. The main purpose of such discipline 

is to change bad 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 

misbehaviour that are specified in the Code 

of Student Conduct at www.uwo.ca/univsec/ 

board/code.pdf 

Collection of Personal 

Information 


The University of Western Ontario 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 Team Leader, Student Information 

Services, Western Student Services Building, The 

University of Western Ontario, London, ON, 

N6A 5B8, tel: 519-661-2111, extension 84863. 

Emergency Contacts 

on Campus 

Campus Emergencies....................................911 

Ambulance ...................................................911 

Fire ................................................................911 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies ...............911 

Campus Police 

Non-Emergency...........661-3300 or ext. 83300 

Physical Plant 

Service Centre...............661-3304 or ext. 83304 

London Police Services 

See the Important Contacts section of this guide. 

Lost and Found 

Phone: 519-661-3300 

www.uwo.ca/police/lostandfound.htm 

Campus Police operate 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 

Building. Your UWO Photo ID Card 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/index.html 

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 

now 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, Manager of Business Operations, 

Office of the Registrar, Legal Manager, Research 

Development Services and Director, Information 

Technology Services. 

SERT: Student Emergency 

Response Team, USC 

Phone: 519- 661-2111 (Ext. 84824) 

General Inquiries: shs-ert@uwo.ca 

First Aid Courses: sert-firstaid@uwo.ca Room 28, UCC 

(Inside Student Health Services) 

SERT is much more than a university club. 

We are a team of unique individuals from every 

faculty on campus. Though our goals and 

backgrounds are diverse, we are all connected 

by our desire to help other people. It is because 

of this and the large amount of time that the 

team spends together through training and 

social events, that every new member quickly 

becomes an integral part of our closely-knit 

group. Becoming a member on SERT will also 

expose you to many real emergency situations 

that will get your adrenaline flowing and put 

your leadership skills and your first aid training 

to the test. These experiences will ingrain in you 

the leadership skills and the confidence to excel 

in all areas of life. Finally, you will be able to help 

other people when they need you the most. For 

more information click on About SERT on the 

navigation frame to the right. 

Time Commitment 

Each SERT member is responsible to 

volunteer for one on-call shift per week. 

These shifts run during the day from 

8:20am to 6:20pm and overnight 

from 6:20pm to 8:20am, 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 

(eg. 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 to the team 

in early September of each academic year. 

There are six stages to the application process 

as outlined below. In order to apply to SERT 

you must have a minimum requirement of 

Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR, 

or its equivalent according to the Workers’ 

Compensation Board. 

Applications are due early in September, 

immediately after Orientation Week. Check out 

the example dates below and look out for actual 

deadlines being posted in July. 

Western Foot Patrol 

519 661-3650 

www.uwo.ca/footpatrol/ 

Why walk alone at night? Western Foot 

Patrol will walk you to your destination! A 

volunteer co-ed 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. 

Foot Patrol also conducts Blue Emergency 

Phone and lighting audits; patrols campus, 

reporting suspicious activities; and operates the 

Work Safe program with Campus Police. 


September-April 

Sunday - Thursday 6pm-1am; 

Friday & Saturday 6pm-midnight 

September, December & April Exam Periods, 

Reading Week, Long Holiday Weekends 

Sunday-Thursday: 9:00pm-1:00am 

Friday-Saturday: 9:00pm-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. 

The Work Safe program is operated in 

partnership with Campus Police from 6pm-6am 

daily. Western Foot Patrol operates the service 

during the evening hours of operation listed 

above; Campus Police operates the service at all 

other times. 

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 

Services to Help You Succeed 


See Program & Academic Counselling in the Academic 

Information section of this guide. 

Backpack 2 Briefcase 

See the Careers & Employment section of this guide. 

Centre for New Students 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/CFNS 

The Centre for New Students and the Career 

Centre @ Western have merged! Check out our 

websites for our new name and new locations: 

www.career.uwo.ca and www.registrar. 

uwo.ca/cfns. The CFNS provides programs to 

facilitate the successful transition to Western 

from high school, college or another university 

or a workplace. We offer engaging programs 

that inspire students in personal growth. We 

offer enrichment in leadership development and 

international experiences. We look forward to 

expanding horizons with you! 

Equity and Human Rights 

Services 

Phone: 519-661-3334 

equity@uwo.ca 

www.uwo.ca/equity 

Rooms 330-335, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences 

building 

Western’s Commitment 

The University of Western Ontario affirms 

that every member of its community has the 

right to study and work in an environment free 

from discrimination and harassment. 

Discrimination and Harassment 

Equity & Human Rights Services implements 

the University’s policies on discrimination and 

harassment. We offer: 

• mediation and resolution of complaints 

• seminars and workshops 

• resources about equity & human rights 

issues 


8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

(evenings and weekends by appointment) 

Food Support Service, USC 

usc.food.support@uwo.ca 


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 (UCC 

Room 340) during business hours. 

Indigenous Services 

Phone: 519-661-4095 or 1-888-661-4095 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/Indigenous 

is.staff@uwo.ca 

Indigenous Services provides for 

“Indigenous Student Support Services” 

which includes: 1. Counselling Services, 

Admissions assistance, 2. Pre-University 

Enrichment (summer youth camps, track and 

field, co-ed basketball, tours, recruitment 

information), 3. Academic Preparatory and 

Transition Programs liaison services with 

Lambton College Pre-Degree Program, 

Mohawk Immersion Program, and Six 

Nations Polytechnic, 4. Undergraduate 

Student Enrichment (academic assistance and 

referrals, Access Transition Program, Bridging 

and Mature Student Support, Learning 

Resource Centre, Visiting Elders/Traditional 

Teachers), and 5. Professional Health Support 

(Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry 

Liaison Counsellor). 

International Student Services, 

SDC 

Phone: 519-661-3031 or 519-661-2111 ext. 85908 

iss@uwo.ca, www.sdc.uwo.ca/int 

Room 2120, WSS 

International Exchange Program: 

519-661-2111 ext. 85196 

exchange@uwo.ca, www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange 

See the International Experience section of this guide. 

Learning Skills Services 

Phone: 519-661-2147 

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 to be an even better student. 

• 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 our Fall and Winter term 

calendars and a weekly planner to help 

organize your time at www.sdc.uwo. 

ca/learning/ 

Monday to Friday 

8:30am - 4:30pm (Fall & Winter terms) 

Monday to Friday 

8:30am - 4:00pm (Intersession/Summer terms) 

LGBTQ2 Support Program 

Phone: 591-661-3031 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?lgbt 

Psychological Services has several 

counsellors with expertise in the provision 

of services to LGBTQ2 students. We have 

experience in assisting students with coming 

out issues, family matters, isolation, dealing 

with queer phobia on campus, and many 

other concerns. We actively maintain links 

with Western’s Pride Network and stay 

informed regarding additional services 

and events of relevance to the LGBTQ2 

community on campus 

Lifelong Learning 

Commissioner 

Phone: 519-661-3574 

usc.lifelong.learning@uwo.ca 

www.usc.uwo.ca 

The University Student’s Council has 

appointed a Lifelong Learning Commissioner 

to enhance the quality of mature student life. 

The Commissioner may be reached through 

the USC at the above contact info. 

London Crisis Centres 

See Crisis Appointments and Response to Traumatic 

Events in the Important Contacts section of this guide. 


Mature Advising 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/CFNS/MatureStudents.cfm 

The Mature Student Advisor, Donna 

Moore, is available in the evening, by 

appointment, to help you with your course 

selection and planning. Please drop by to see 

us if you have any questions or concerns. 

The Centre for New Students and the 

Career Centre @ Western have merged! 

Check out our websites for our new name 

and new locations: www.career.uwo.ca and 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/cfns 

Ombudsperson 

Phone: 519-661-3573 

www.uwo.ca/ombuds 

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 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 

Phone: 519-661-3898 

www.lamp.uwo.ca 

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 the 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 have a 

great time, then LAMP is the program 

for you. 

Psychological Services 

See Health and Wellness section. 

SAGE 

Western’s Community for Non- 

Traditionally Aged Students 

Email: sage@uwo.ca 


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. Email: sage@ 

uwo.ca to be added to our mailing list. 

Services for Students with 

Disabilities 

Phone: 519-661-2147 

Email: ssd@uwo.ca 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd 

Services for Students with Disabilities plays 

an integral role in Western’s efforts to ensure 

that its courses, services, and environment are 

accessible for students who have disabilities. 

These disabilities include, but are not limited 

to, vision, hearing and mobility impairments, 

learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic 

pain, and attention deficit disorders. 

Six Degrees 

Western’s premier social network for 

young professional alumni 

www.alumni.uwo.ca/sixdegrees 

Six Degrees of Separation is a theory 

that anyone on the planet is connected to 

any other person through a chain of six 

people. Through the Six Degrees exclusive 

event series, Western’s Alumni Association 

is creating new experiences and new 

connections for young professional alumni. 

Who are you connected to? 

Student Development Centre 

Phone: 519-661-3031; 519-661-3559; 


Western Student Services Building, UWO 

2nd Floor: Indigenous Services Resource Centre, 

International Student Centre, Volunteers In Progress 

4th Floor: Psychological Services, Learning Skills 

Services, The Writing Support Centre, Services for 

Students with Disabilities, and LGBTQ Support 

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, personal, and career-related 

services to meet the needs of Western’s 

undergraduate and graduate students. Our 

services are free for current students & 

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. 

Women’s Issues Network 

Phone: 519-661-2111 Ext. 82625 

www.usc.uwo.ca/win 

The Women’s Issues Network is a 

USC service dedicated to recognizing, 

representing, and rectifying gender 

inequalities affecting UWO students. WIN 

is committed to providing a space free from 

racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as 

providing an educational resource centre on 

woman’s and gender issues. 

Writing Support Centre 

Phone: 519-661-3031 

Email: ewptutor@sdc.uwo.ca 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing 

Our goal is to help you develop your 

skills and realize your potential as a 

writer. To achieve this goal, we offer free 

comprehensive writing support to students, 

faculty, staff, and all other members of the 

University of Western Ontario community. 

Please visit the website to learn about 

our wide range of programs and services: 

Appointments and Drop-In Services; 

Workshops and Seminars; Summer 

Academic Writing Clinic; Online Writing 

Lab. 

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Shops & Services 

Shops & Services on Campus 

ATMs 

In the University Community Centre (UCC) 

there are ATMs for: CIBC (basement, beside 

Tim Hortons); Royal Bank (main floor, beside 

the gym); Scotiabank and Bank of Montreal 

(basement, beside Mustang Alley). 

Book Store at Western 

Phone: 519-661-3520 

www.bookstore.uwo.ca 

Lower Level UCC 

Serving the University of Western Ontario since 

1925, The Book Store at Western is owned by 

The University of Western Ontario 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. Please have your 

student number and PIN ready. 

2. Textbook search by campus, term & course 

code 

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. Your textbook costs may be 

reduced if you choose to sell your textbooks at 

BuyBack (see below). 

Books Plus 

Phone: 519-661-4091 


1153 Western Rd. 

For full-service printing, textbooks (Education, 

Applied Health Sciences), bestsellers, Western 

clothing and more, Books Plus is open six days per 

week for your convenience. 


Monday-Thursday: 9:00am to 7:00pm 

Friday-Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Sunday: Closed 

Book Store Textbook BuyBack 

www.bookstore.uwo.ca/buyback.html 

During the months of April through to August, 

along with a couple of weeks immediately preceding 

and following the Winter break, 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. 

Bus Pass 

See the Transportation & Travel section of this guide. 

Campus Computer Store 

Phone: 519-661-3520 

www.computerstore.uwo.ca 

Room 36B UCC (lower level) 

Owned and operated by The University, 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 of this guide. 

Child Care 

See UCC Flexible Child Care in this section. 

Chiropractic Clinic 

Phone: 519-661-4006 

UCC 49 (lower level) 


Mon, Tues,Thurs: 8:30am to 7:00pm 

Wednesday: 8:30am to 9:00pm 

Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm 

Exam Shuttle Service 

See Transportation and Travel section. 

Foot Patrol 

See the Safety & Security section of this guide. 

Forest City Image Center 

Phone: 519-661-3623 

Email: campus@imagespin.com 

www.cameracanada.com 


Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine 

Clinic 

Phone: 519-661-3011 

3M Centre 

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 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Closed Saturday, Sunday and University 

Holidays 

Ivey Business School, Room 1G23 

519-661-2149 

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Closed Saturday, Sunday and University 

Holidays 

UWO Books Plus, 1153 Western Road 

519-661-4091 

Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 

Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Closed Sunday and University Holidays 

Hair Masters 

Phone: 519-661-3798 

Room 5 UCC, (lower level) 


September to May: 

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; 

Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

ISIC Card 

The ISIC 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. For more information, 

contact the Travel Cuts. The ISIC is the only 

internationally recognized proof of full-time 

student status providing worldwide, photo 

identity. 


InfoSource, USC 

The Spoke 

Phone: 519-661-3722 

www.usc.uwo.ca/infosource/extracurricular.htm 

Main Level UCC 


Monday- Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm 


Located at the heart of the University 

Community Centre, InfoSource is your onestop 

shop for information on Student Health 

Plan, to pick up/or replace your USC/LTC Bus 

Pass, purchase LTC tickets and Greyhound 

tickets, purchasing lockers in UCC, as well as 

Special Event tickets. 

InPrint, USC 

Phone: 519-661-3578 

Email: inprint@uwo.ca 



Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm 

Island Ink Jet 

Phone: 519-660-1624 

Email: uwo@islandinkjet.com 

www.islandinkjet.com 

Main Level, UCC (beside InfoSource) 




LifeTouch 

Phone: 519-661-4252 

Room 79 UCC 

kfgeneral@lifetouch.com 

LifeTouch photography on campus is available 

for portraits. 

Mustang Alley (Convenience 

and Clothing Store), USC 

Phone: 519-661-3811 

www.usc.mustangalley@uwo.ca 


Pharmacy, Western 

On-Campus 

Phone: 519-661-4058 

Email: phar@mnsi.net or info@universitypharmacy.ca 

www.universitypharmacy.ca 

Room 36C UCC (lower level) 

Post Office, USC 

Phone: 519-850-2513 

www.usc.uwo.ca/postal/CSL.htm 


September - April 


Located in the Lower Level, UCC 

Purple Door Promotions, USC 

Phone: 519-661-3414 

www.purpledoor@uwo.ca 

Room 268 UCC 



See the Food on Campus section of this guide. 

Student Services 

See the Student Central section of this guide. 

Travel Cuts 

Phone: 519-661-4070 

www.travelcuts.com 

univ_western@travelcuts.com 

Lower Level UCC, Rooms 76 & 77 

UCC Hours of 

Operation 

The UCC resumes 24 hours 

a day, 7 days a week operation 

on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009. The 

last day of 24 hour operation will be 

Thursday, April 29th, 2010. The following 

exceptions will apply: 

CLOSED: 

Thanksgiving: Monday, October 12, 2009 

Christmas Vacation: Thursday, December 24, 

2009 to Sunday, January 3, 2009 

Family Day: Monday February 15, 2010 

Good Friday: Friday ,April 2, 2010 

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 4, 2010 

Victoria Day: Monday, May 24, 2010 

Canada Day: Thursday, July 1, 2010 

Simcoe Day: Monday, August 2, 2010 

Note: Western Film is open every night except during 

the winter break. (End Dec - January 2010). 

UCC Flexible Child Care 

Phone: 519-661-4094 

www.londony.ca/childcare 

Room 40 UCC 

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: $3.40 per hour 

Cost to staff, grad students and faculty: $4.90 

per hour 


Sept-June: 8:00am to 5:30pm 

July-August 8:00am to 5:00pm 

USC Exam Shuttle Service 



See the Health & Wellness section of this guide. 

Used Bookstore, USC 

Consignment & Buyback Options 

Phone: 519-661-3584 

www.usc.uwo.ca/usedbooks 


Regular 9:00am to 5:00pm (check website for 

extended & summer hours) 

The Used Bookstore allows you to 

purchase used books, sell your own books 

on Consignment or do the Buyback 

(Instant Cash) option - available year round. 

(Check store for details) 

On Consignment, you set the price and the 

Used Bookstore sells it for you. Cheques are 

then issued for you to pick up (or we can mail it 

to you! Just purchase a self-addressed stamped 

envelope and we will mail your cheque — its 

easy!) 

Any unsold books may still qualify for cash 

— you can check this option at pick up time. 

Twice yearly, we have “Book Blowout Sales”. 

Books are on sale for $1.00 to $6.00! Check our 

website regularly for complete details! 

The Wave 

See the Food on Campus section of this guide. 

Western Film, USC 

Phone: 519-661-3616 

westernfilm.ca 

Western Film has a Class A theatre license 

and is an independent, second-run (or moveover) 

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 $4.20 per person and $3.00 on Tuesdays, 

making us the best deal in town. Kids are just 

$3.00 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 of this guide. 



Shops & Services 


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Sports & Recreation 


Western Campus Recreation 

Phone: 519.661.3090 

campusrec@uwo.ca 

campusrec.uwo.ca 


Hours of Operation (Fall/Winter): 

Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-12midnight 

Friday: 6:00am-10:00pm 

Saturday: 8:00am-8:00pm 

Sunday: 10:00am-12midnight 

Hours reduced on holiday weekends 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 new 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 include 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 


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 2,000 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 

• 19,000 sq. ft. of weight and cardio space 

• Lounge space with WiFi, televisions, and 

table tennis area 

Intramural Sports Programs 

Campus Recreations 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 sing 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. 

Aquatics 

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. 

Fitness & Wellness 

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 aerobic classes, chiropractic 

care, massage therapy, mind-body fitness 

classes, personal training, weight-cardio 

training, wellness lecture series and more! 

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind! 

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 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 (indoor soccer variety), 

table tennis, volleyball, squash, and more. 

View the schedule online or pick up a copy 

when you are at the facility! 

Recreation Sports Clubs 

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. 

Employment 

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. Check the web 

site regularly! 



Western Mustangs & 

Intercollegiate Athletics 

Varsity Sports 

Phone: 519 661.3551 (tryouts, eligibility) 

519 661.4077 (tickets) 

Email: mustangs@uwo.ca 

Web site: 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 38 varsity teams that compete in 

the OUA and CIS or both. 

Women 

Badminton 

Basketball 

Cross Country 

Curling 

Fencing 

Field Hockey 

Figure Skating 

Golf 

Ice Hockey 

Lacrosse 

Rowing 

Rugby 

Soccer 

Squash 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Track and Field 

Volleyball 

Wrestling 

Men 

Badminton 

Baseball 

Basketball 

Cross Country 

Curling 

Fencing 

Football 

Golf 

Ice Hockey 

Rowing 

Rugby 

Soccer 

Squash 

Swimming 

Tennis 

Track and Field 

Volleyball 

Water Polo 

Wrestling 

Competitive Clubs 

From men’s lacorsse and cheerleading, 

to the dance pack and women’s fastpitch, 

Western also offers several competitive clubs 

which compete in provincial leagues. 

For more information, visit 

westernmustangs.ca and click on the 

Competitive Clubs tab. 

2009 Football Season 

The Western Mustangs football team is the 

two-time defending Ontario champion and 

was a finalist in the national championship 

game in 2008. 

Western plays four regular season home 

games, all at TD Waterhouse Stadium: 

Saturday Sept. 12, 1 p.m. vs. Wilfrid 

Laurier Golden Hawks 

Homecoming Football Game: Saturday 

Oct. 3, 2 p.m. vs. McMaster Marauders 

Thursday Oct. 8, 7 p.m. vs. York Lions 

Saturday Oct. 24, 1 p.m. vs. Toronto 

Varsity Blues 

For tickets, visit westernmustangs.ca and 

click on the Tickets tab, or contact the Western 

Mustangs ticket office at 519-661-4077. 

Job Opportunities 

Intercollegiate Athletics offers a number of 

opportunities for Western students 

- internships 

- paid employment 

- volunteer placements 

- work-study positions 

For information, visit westernmustangs.ca or 

email awatso47@uwo.ca 


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 

Western students get into all games (excluding Homecoming and playoffs) 

free of charge with a valid student card. 


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Scholarships & Awards 

Scholarships & Awards 

ScholarshipsCanada.com 

www.scholarshipscanada.com 

StudentAwards.com 

www.studentawards.com 

Many scholarships offered by Western have 

deadlines at the end of October and contain 

an essay component that requires some 

time to compose. While Academic Merit 

Scholarships require no application, both 

National Scholarships and Combined Merit 

Scholarships do so. 

Award Search 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/Awards/ 

AwardSearch.cfm 

This comprehensive database refines your 

search for scholarships by specific faculty. 

Bursaries 

See the Fees & Financial Aid section of this guide. 

Combined Academic Merit 

Awards 


MeritBasedAwards.cfm 

These are awarded to students based on 

a combination of academic merit and one 

or more non-academic requirements, such 

as participation in extra-curricular activities 

and demonstration of leadership qualities. 

Each award has its own academic criteria and 

guidelines. 

Application Information 

The deadlines for these awards vary 

from October 31st to February 28th 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.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/ 


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 

• Tracey Knight Memorial Award 

For more information, please contact: 

Student Financial Services 

Office of the Registrar 

Rm. 1140 Western Student Services 

Bldg. 

London, Ontario N6A 5B8 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

Fax: 519-850-2394 

Email: bursary@uwo.ca 

Graduate Scholarships 

and Funding: 

Did you know that most graduate 

school programs are eligible for a large 

amount of funding and many external 

scholarships? In 2009, master’s 

students at Western received, on 

average, $21,841 per year in funding. 

Choosing to pursue a graduate degree 

doesn’t have to mean taking on debt! 

For more information, visit grad. 

uwo.ca/financial_support.htm. 

In-Course Scholarships 

and Awards 



In-course Scholarships 

and Awards are established 

and funded by individual 

donors, corporations, faculties, 

departments, and the governing 

body of the University. 

Scholarships and Awards are given out in 

the fall of each year based on the student’s 

previous academic performance and 

current registration. 

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 the University of Western Ontario 

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 fulltime 

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. 

Merit Based Scholarships 

and Awards 

Phone: 519-661-2100 



Most scholarships, such as admission 

scholarships, are awarded based on academic 

merit and do not require an application. 

Scholarships and Awards are established and 

funded by individual donors, corporations, 

Faculties, Departments, and the governing 

body of the University of Western Ontario. 

Scholarships and Awards are awarded in the 

Fall of each year based on the student’s previous 

academic performance and current registration. 

These awards are taxable income and students 

are issued T4A’s in February for the previous 


Need Based Awards 

See the Fees & Financial Aid section of this guide. 


Student Central 

Main Office 

Phone: 519-661-2100 



Room 1120 Western Student Services Building 

Hours of Operation (September-April) 

Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 9:00am-4:00pm 

Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm 

Telephone Helpline: 9:00am-4:00pm 

Hours are subject to change without notice 

Student Central offers a wide variety of 

services, including the release of statement 

letters, transcripts, third party forms, and 

a fees payment centre for current students, 

prospective students and alumni. Services are 

offered in person, online, and by telephone. 

Accommodated Exams 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/Accommodated 

Exams/index.cfm 

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 

4111, Western Student Services building. Please 

note that you must speak to an SSD Counsellor 

for each course for which you are registered. 


See the Fees and Financial Aid section of this guide. 

Add/Drop Policies 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/AddDrop.cfm 

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/2009/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 

transcript implications to dropping courses. 

For more information visit the Academic 

Calendar at www.westerncalendar.uwo. 

ca/2009/pg7.html. 

Paper Add/Drop will run 

September 8-12; 9:00am-3:00pm 

in the Brescia auditorium. 

All Brescia students must drop off 

completed paper Add/Drop forms 

for signature and processing to the 

Brescia Registrar’s Office. 

By appointment: Monday-Thursday 

9:30am-11:30am 

Huron University College– Add/ 

Drop 

Phone: 519-438-7224 

huron@uwo.ca 

www.huronuc.ca/current_students/office_of_the_ 

registrar 

Huron University College, Room W28 

All Huron University College students are 

required to take a minimum of 3.0 full 

course equivalents at Huron University 

College. If the course is offered at Huron 

University College, you must take the 

course at Huron. 

King’s University College – Add/ 

Drop 

Phone: 519-433-3491 

Email: kings@uwo.ca 

www.kings.uwo.ca/ado 

Paper Add/Drop Instructions (when 

web registration is closed): 

1. King’s Students should come to 

King’s Academic Dean’s Office, unless 

otherwise specified, during drop-in 

hours. 

2. Obtain and complete Add/Drop 

form - includes obtaining Department 

signatures required on form 

3. Once Add/Drop is complete - King’s 

student must see a King’s Academic 

Counsellor for approval and Dean’s 

signature on the form 

Drop in: Monday-Thursday 1:30pm- 

3:30pm 

Call 519-432-8353 ext. 28266 to book an 

appointment. Please call ahead to ensure an 

advisor will be available to meet with you. 

Appointment Registration 

Dates 


Make sure to regularly check your UWO 

email to find your appointment date for 

course registration for Fall and Winter 

studies. (Summer classes can be registered 

for 72 hours after you activate your Summer 

Registration.) You can also check your 

appointment date by clicking on “Search 

For Classes” button in your Student Centre 

account at student.uwo.ca. Students receive 

academic appointments according to their 

year of study, priority being given to upper 

year students in descending order. Course 

priorities are lifted allowing more access on 

July 23rd. 

Bus Pass 

See Transportation & Travel section of this guide. 

Calendars 


Change of Address 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/ 

ChangeofAddress.cfm 

Your address with the University is the 

address to which we send all official mail. 

This address is therefore very important 

to keep up to date in order to ensure you 

receive all your important information from 

the University. 

It is your responsibility to ensure that your 

address is accurate! 


Brescia University College – Add/ 

Drop 

Phone: 519-858-5151 

Email: brescia@uwo.ca 

www.brescia.uwo.ca/current/registrar 

Brescia Registrar’s Office 

Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial Building 

Hours of Operation 

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm 


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Convocation 

Degree Verification 

See the Graduation section of this guide. 

See Statement Letters in this section. 


Convocation DVD 

See the Graduation section of this guide. 

Course Descriptions 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/Transcripts. 

cfm#course 

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 $10.00 per academic 

year of courses described, and 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 Master Card 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 The University of 

Western Ontario - Office of the Registrar, 

1120 Student Central, London, Ontario, 

N6A 5B8. 

Course Outlines 

Current course outlines are on department websites. 

Degree Services 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/DegreeServices.cfm 

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. 

Degree Audit 

Who is it for? Certain students currently 

enrolled in NAC 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 must login to the Services 

section to access it (login provided below). 

Eligible students will be able to see the Degree 

Audit link under the Degree Explorer link in 

the ‘Records’ section. 

Detailed Statement of 

Account 

In an attempt to make Western more 

environmentally friendly, Student Central 

is no longer mailing out tuition fee bills. 

In order to access your bill, you must 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 


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 from 

Student Central, Room 1120 WSS. 

If you are unable to obtain your diploma 

in person, then you can request your diploma 

to be mailed to you by sending a signed letter 

that clearly states: 

• your full name and address (Note: 

Delivery to a P.O. Box is not possible) 

• your daytime phone number 

• apartment buzzer code (if applicable) 

• student number 

• the year you graduated (Spring or Fall 

or in absentia) 

• the degree(s) conferred upon you 

The University of Western Ontario utilizes 

FedEx for diploma mailing. Therefore, 

all information listed above is necessary 

for successful receipt of your requested 

document. The associated costs are $21.00 

within Canada and $42.00 outside of 

Canada. Payment can be made either by 

cheque or money order payable to The 

University of Western Ontario, or by Visa or 

MasterCard. 

Please mail your request to: 

Examination Services 

Room 2140 WSS 


London, Ontario 

N6A 3K7 

Diploma Replacements 

If your diploma has been lost, damaged 

or destroyed a replacement diploma can be 

reproduced. In order to obtain a replacement 

diploma: 

• contact The Office of the Registrar, 

Examination Services at 519- 661-2100 

and request Diploma Replacement 

forms to be sent to you 

• or visit www.convocation.uwo.ca 

The cost of a replacement Diploma is 

$44.00 (There is an additional fee of $25 for 

mailing within Canada and $45 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 

Student Central, Room 1120 Western 

Student Services building, provides a service 

in which a student can bring in either their 

original diploma or a copy of their original 

diploma for authentication. If you require a 

copy of your diploma to be authenticated for 

a third party, the cost is $6.00. For further 

information, please contact the Helpline at 

519-661-2100. 

Directory Removal 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/DirectoryRemoval. 

cfm 

This service enables students to notify the 

Office of the Registrar that they wish to be 

excluded from the online directory listings 

that provide email addresses. Please note this 

service will remove students from both the 

USC and Western online student directories. 

Examination Conflicts 

www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/exam/conflicts.pdf 

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. 


Grades 

Letter of Permission 

Examination Schedule 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/Exams.cfm 

For preliminary examination schedules 

there may be changes. Do NOT make travel 

plans based on a preliminary schedule. 

Fees 


Final First Semester Exams 

Check studentservices.uwo.ca site under myPresent 

Financial Aid Appointments 

You can either call the Helpline at 519-661-2100 

or visit Student Central, Room 2100 Western 

Student Services building. 

GPA Conversion Scale 

www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ 

www.wes.org/ 

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 

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 

Email: contact@uwo.ca 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/Grades.cfm 

Final grades become available on the 

Student Center website only after your 

academic record has been checked (a) to 

ensure that graduation requirements or 

progression requirements for your selected 

program for next fall have been met, and 

(b) the decisions are added to your record. 

This is usually complete by early June. Fall/ 

Winter grades should be posted by the end 

of June. 

Grade Appeals 

See the Academic Information section of this guide. 

Graduation 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


See the Graduation section of this guide 

Intent to Register 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/Registration/ITR.cfm 

Returning in September 2010? 

You must complete the Intent to Register 

process by March 31st, 2010 to be permitted 

access to course selection during summer 

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 http://studentservices.uwo.ca 

Click on myPossibilities 

Click on Intent to Register 

Interest Relief Forms 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/PDF/0809/34-0223.pdf 

This form is for students currently 

studying full-time and who are not receiving 

OSAP for the current period of study. They 

are available at Student Central. 

Late Registration Fees 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


Late registration fees are charged when 

students fail to select courses during the 

designated web registration period and 

manual intervention is required. 

2009-2010* 

Full-Time Canadian student = $114.00 

Part-Time Canadian student = $57.00 

Full-Time International student = $307.00 

Part-Time International student = $156.00 

* Late registration fees are subject to change. 

Please refer to www.registrar.uwo.ca for updated 

information. 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/LetterofPermission. 

cfm 

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 The University 

of Western Ontario 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 15th until June 1st. 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 15th unless there are mitigating 

circumstances. 

Lost and Found 

See the Safety and Security section of this guide. 

OSAP 


Payment of Fees 


Name Change 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/NameChange.cfm 

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 wwwregistrar. 

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. 

Photo ID 

See Western ONEcard in this section. 

PIN Retrieval 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/GetPinInfo. 

cfm 

For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central. 

Password Replacement 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

https://servlet.uwo.ca:8081/changepassword/ 

changePasswordController.jsp 

For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central. 

Privacy Policy 

See Safety and Security section of this guide. 

Refunds 


Release of Information 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


ReleaseofInformation.cfm 

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 Center 

using your email 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 


A student may request that a grade on a 

particular piece of work or a final standing in 

a course or program be changed; OR a student 

may request an exemption from a Senate 

academic regulation. 

The subject of a request for relief can range 

from waiver of progression requirements 

to accuracy of grades on examinations or 

assignments, to appropriateness of sanctions 

imposed for scholastic offences. Such a 

request can include questions of fairness or 

appropriateness of general grading practices, and 

can be launched regardless of whether a record 

of the student’s work exists. 

Registering for Courses 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


1. Log in to Student Center: student.uwo.ca 

2. ‘Add a class’ 

3. Enter class number 

4. Enter numbers for any associated 

components (ex. Labs, Tutorials) 

5. Double check that this information is 

correct! Yes/No? 

6. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’ 

7. Click ‘Previous’ and make necessary 

changes 

8. Log in to studentservices.uwo.ca to 

check class schedule 

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’ at 

least 72 hours prior to registering for the course. 

SIN – Social Insurance 

Number Replacement Card 

Phone: 1-800-622-6232 

www.servicecanada.gc.ca 

Dominion Public Building 

457 Richmond St., London, Ontario 

A Social Insurance Number card is required 

identification to pick up OSAP. 

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. Take advantage 

of our improved service... it’s fast, simple, 

and secure! Plus, 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 our 

Web site, or order the form by phone at 

1-800-206-7218. Select Option “3”. 

2. Send us 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 

Statement Letters 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


StatementLetters.cfm 

A statement letter is an official document 

prepared and sealed by the Registrar’s Office 

used for various purposes. A statement letter 

may be ordered by fax or through Student 

Central, Room 1120 WSS. Statement 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. 

*Please note that requests made by telephone 

or email will not be accepted 

What can statement 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, 

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 statement letter? 

• Student grades (please order a 

transcript) 

• List of courses taken (exceptions made 

for Nursing students) 

Student Card 

See Western ONEcard in this section. 

Student Center 


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. This service is 

available to all students with web access. 

Third Party Forms 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/3rdPartyForms.cfm 

Student Central, Room 1120 Western Student Services 

Building 

Any form that must be completed and sealed 

by the Registrar’s Office to validate registration 

or degree confirmation can be submitted in 


person, by mail, or fax to Student Central, 

Room 1120 WSS. 

Such forms may include: 

• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) 

• Canadian Scholarship Trust Heritage 

• International Student Identity Cards (ISIC) 

• USC Education Savings Plans 

Cost: $5.00 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/infoservices/Timetables.cfm 

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/InfoServices/Transcripts.cfm 

Student Central, Room 1120 Western Student Services 

Building 

$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, located in 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 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 519-661- 

2100 during regular business hours. To check 

the status of your order, sign into the Student 

Central website at student.uwo.ca and select 

the “Academic Records” option, followed by 

“Official Transcript Status.” 

Tuition 

See the Fees and Financial Aid section. 


UHIP 

See Health and Wellness section. 

Western ONEcard 

Phone: 519-661-2100 


PhotoID.cfm 

Your Western ONECard works 

for you in many ways, including 

(but not limited to) the following: 

Gym Access; Bus Pass; Library Card; 

Student Central; Meal Plan; Building 

Access; Voting Info and Discounts at 

Greyhound. 

A Western ONECard is issued to 

every student when they first come 

to The University of Western Ontario. 

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 $25 

fee charged to replace 

a lost or damaged 

Western ONECard. To 

obtain your Western 

ONECard, please bring 

a piece of acceptable 

photo identification 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 

Centrespot in the UCC. 

Visiting Students 

Phone: 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/VisitingStudents. 

cfm 

Visiting Students are students who are 

admitted to Western to take courses for 

transfer to a degree program at another 

University. If you have questions about your 

admissibility, email adm1@uwo.ca 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. 

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Transportation & Travel 

Transportation & Travel 

Airport 

Phone: 1-888-247-2262 

www.londonairport.on.ca/ 

London International Airport/ YXU (follow 

Oxford Street eastward). 

Airbus, Aboutown 

Phone: 519-663-2244 

www.aboutownairbus.ca 

17 York St. 

Provides transportation to the Toronto 

Airport/ YYZ or Detroit Airport. 

Airbus, Robert Q 

Phone: 519-673-6804 

www.robertq.com/Airbus/index.html 

105 Wharncliffe South 

Provides transportation to the Toronto 

Airport/ YYZ or Detroit Airport. 

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 

Greyhound Bus Terminal 

Phone: 1-800-661-8767 

www.greyhound.ca 

101 York Street 

On campus, tickets can be purchased at the 

InfoSource, UCC, 519-661-3722. 

Bus Pass 

Phone: 519-661-3722 

www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass 

Hours for pick-up: 

September 1-4: 9am-2pm; 



September 12: 10am-2pm; 

September 13: closed; 

September 14: 9am-5pm. 

After these days the bus pass can 

be picked up at InfoSource Mon- 

Thurs 9am-9pm and Fri 9am- 

5pm. 

This program is designed 

to provide unlimited bus 

transportation for all Full Time 

undergraduates at Western. 

The program is effective from 

September 1st through April 30th 

annually. The card prominently features 

your student number, and both it and your 

Western One card 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 student card. 

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 

are at InfoSource or Student Central. 

London Transit Commission 

(LTC) 

Phone: 519-451-1347 

www.londontransit.ca/index.htm 

London is served by an extensive bus 

network with regular access to the University. 

Timetables and maps are available at 

InfoSource in the University Community 

Centre (UCC, see map) and on-line. Your 

Bus pass is included in your student fee 

and includes unlimited ridership on all LTC 

regular routes It is valid from September 

1, 2009 – April 30, 2010. Any enquiries on 

administrative issues or eligibility should be 

directed to the USC InfoSource at 519-661- 

3722. For more information on a Graduate 

Students (SOGS) pass please call 519-661- 

3304, www.uwo.ca/sogs. 

Parking 

See the Parking section of this guide. 

Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia 

www.brescia.uwo.ca/current/registrar/index.html 

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 1:00pm-2:00pm; and drop-offs at 

the same locations between 2:00pm-3:00pm. 

Shuttle Bus, USC Exam 

Service 

519-661-3722 

Email: usc.info@uwo.ca 

The Infosource, University Community Centre Atrium 

During the December 2009 and April 

2010 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 Building). The 

hours of service will be from 11:55pm to 

2:30am. For complete details please visit 

the University Students’ Council website at: 


Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall 

www.whiteoaksmall.ca/usr/media/uwo_sched.pdf 

Taxi 

About town Taxi : ................... 519-432-2222 

Checker Limousine & 

Airport Services:...................... 519-659-0400 

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. 


Phone: 519-858-1414 

www.windermeremanor.com/ 

Need a place to stay that is very near 

campus? The Windermere Manor offers 48 

fully appointed and tastefully decorated 

executive suites and guestrooms. 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 The University 

of Western Ontario. Ample Parking is free to 

all Windermere guests. 


Volunteer & Clubs Information 

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 placed like Louisiana, 

the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica 

and Winnipeg to engage in community 

development projects. The program aims to 

connect students’ academic learning with realworld 

issues and enhance their sense of civic 

engagement. 

94.9 CHRW – Radio Western 

See the Media on Campus section of this guide. 

Clubs 


Clubs Week: September 21-25, 2009 

Clubs Week: January 11-15, 2010 

Get involved, join something different or 

something you love. Meet new people. Also 

check out the USC website for all the different 

campus clubs. Click on ‘Student Life’ and then 

on ‘Clubs System’. 

Elections 

See the Leadership section of this guide. 

EnviroWestern, USC 

E-mail: enviro.holly@gmail.com 

www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern 

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. 

with Peer Guides (current Western students). 

The program offers friendly support, 

assistance with cultural & transitional issues 

as well as information, involvement in 

Western and London community activities 

and a link to Western services and resources. 

Let’s Talk Science 

www.letstalkscience.ca/main/ 

Middlesex College room 11 

Through the Partnership Program, 

volunteers go into classrooms to do handson 

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 bonafide 

scientific research; give whole-school 

workshops and presentations; and give 

workshops at museums or community 

events. 

Living Campus Program, USC 

www.usc.uwo.ca/livingcampus 

The Living Campus Program provides 

social programming and volunteer 

opportunities for students. Highlights from 

last year include Western Idol, Pride Western 

movie nights, the Exposed campus concert 

series, and the annual USC Poetry Slam. 

Leadership and Mentorship 

Program (LAMP) 


McIntosh Gallery 

Volunteer Positions Available 

Part-time paid positions available to those 

approved for work-study. Please send resume 

to mcintoshgallery@uwo.ca 




Off to Western 

www.alumni.uwo.ca/offtowestern 

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 rez, academics and social life. 

Orientation Week 


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, Info 

Team Sophs, and Affiliated College Sophs. 

continued… 

Volunteer & Clubs 

information 

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.uwo.ca and 

click on ‘Faculties’ on the right hand menu, 

it will link you to all the Faculties and 

Schools at Western. 

Gazette 



Connection (IPC) 


Connects new international 

graduate and undergraduate students 

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Volunteer & Clubs Information 

Volunteer & Clubs information 

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. For more information, 

email usc.oweek@uwo.ca. 

SERT – Student Emergency 

Response Team 



Students (SOCS) 


Sport Clubs 

http://campusrec.uwo.ca/clubs/descriptions.htm 

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. 

TV Western 


University Students’ Council 

(USC) 


Room 210, 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 

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 170 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 at www.usc.uwo.ca/government/ 

committees. 

USC Clubs 

Email: usc.clubs@uwo.ca 


Every year more than 12,000 students are 

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 

UC Atrium, or start your own club! For more 

information, visit www.usc.uwo.ca or email 

usc.clubs@uwo.ca 

Volunteer Program 

Phone: 519-661-3559 

career.uwo.ca/wvp/wvp_volunteers.html 

The Career Centre @ Western designed 

Western’s Volunteer Program to provide 

current Western students with practical 

experience and the opportunity to enhance 

their learning and civic responsibility while 

addressing campus community needs. 

Through Western’s Volunteer Program, 

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 professionals from the Western 

Campus Community who are willing 

to mentor committed Western students 

throughout the year for 3-10 hours a week 


of practical experience. Check out their 

website to find out how to get involved, 

or drop by Room 210 in the University 

Community Centre. 

Volunteer with SDC 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/index.html?volunteer_ 

opportunities 

Writing Support Centre’s 

Peer Tutors 

The Writing Support Centre’s 

volunteer writing tutors offer 

feedback on student writing. For 

more information visit our Peer 

Tutoring page on our website. 


Connection 

(IPC) The IPC program 

connects new international 

(graduate and undergraduate) 

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 develop 

international friendships. For more 

information, please contact iss@uwo.ca, or 

visit us at SDC’s International Student Services 

in Room 2120, WSS. 

Please visit our website 

(www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/ 

services/index.html?pg) 


in early 2010 for information on the Peer 

Guide recruitment for 2010-2011. 

International Income Tax 

Preparation (IITP) Volunteers 

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 and April. 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 a Volunteer Certificate 

is provided by Canada Revenue 

Agency. For more information, 

please contact iss@uwo.ca, or visit us at 

SDC’s International Student Services in Room 

2120, WSS. Please visit our website (www. 

sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?iitp) 

in December for information on the IITP 

recruitment for 2010-2011. 

Volunteers In Progress (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, SDS 

Information and Office Assistants, SSD 

Office Assistants, ISS Activity Coordinators, 

ISS Newsletter Assistant Editors, 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 develop skills and gain 

career-related work experience. 

Western Foot Patrol 


Western Serves 

Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 81190 

westernserves.uwo.ca 

Western Serves is a one-day servicelearning 

program 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. 

Writing Support Centre Peer 

Tutor Program 

See the Services to Help You Succeed section of this 

guide. 

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Volunteer & Clubs information

Student Services building 

Western Student Services Building 

We’re Moving! 

Over the last two years Student Services 

has been preparing to move to a new 

location. Starting mid-July 2009, we will 

be moving to the Western Student Service 

Building (WSS), adjacent to the UCC. The 

move will take place over a few weeks, but 

we will try to limit any service disruptions. 

Our building web site will contain 

information about who is moving on a 

particular day or week. 

Thanks in advance for your patience and 

we look forward to greeting you in our new 

building. 

New Locations for these 

areas 


More information about all the items below can be found in the Student Central section in this 

guide or at www.registrar.uwo.ca 


Letters of Permission 

Transcript Information 

Name Changes 

Address Changes 

Online Services 

UHIP 

Refund Requests 

Registration 

Tuition Payments 

T2202a & T4A Request 

Transcript Request 

Refund Cheques 

Book Financial Aid Appointments 

View Final Grades 

T2202a & T4a requests 

OSAP Information 

Class/Exam Schedules 

Third Party Forms 

Apply to Graduate 

Diploma Pickup and Replacement Request Student Services 

Address Change 

Graduation Application and Deferrals Support Group 


Emergency Financial Aid Appointments 

Tuition and Refund Schedules 

OSAP Pickup 

Web Services 

Print T2202a Form 

Interest Relief Forms 

Publications/Calendars 

Apply for OSAP, Bursaries, Workstudy 

Privacy, Budgeting, Finance, Human 

Telephone Helpline 

Resources, and Facilities 

In Person Services 

Services 

Western One and Validation Cards 

Course Registration Help 

Transcript, Statement Letter and Course 

Enrollment Confirmation 

Description Requests 

Student Center Assistance 

First Floor: 

Student Central – Room 1120 

Student Financial Aid – Office of the Registrar, 

Room 1100 

Student Financial Services – Office of the 

Registrar, Room 1140 

Second Floor: 

Enrollment – Office of the Registrar 

Examination Services – Office of the Registrar 

International and Exchange Student Service – 

Student Development Centre, Reception Room 

4112 

Indigenous Services – Student Development 

Centre, Reception Room 2100C 

Student Information Services – lower level and 

2nd floor 

Third Floor: 

Experiential Learning, Internships and 

Leadership Office 

Undergraduate Admissions 

Undergraduate Recruitment 

Fourth Floor: 

Students with Disabilities – Student 

Development Services, Reception Room 4111 

Learning Skills Services – Student Development 

Services; Reception Room 4111 

Writing Support Centre – Student Development 

Services; Reception Rm. 4112 

Psychological Services – Student Development 

Services; Reception, Room 4112 

For more information and floor plan design, visit 

http://wss.uwo.ca/ 


campus map 


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Brescia University College 


Phone: 519- 432-8353 


www.uwo.ca/brescia 

Brescia University College at 



London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2 

University Built for Women by 

Women 

Brescia University College is located on 

beautiful grounds next to The University of 

Western Ontario 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 (Acting) 

Dr. Anne Barnfield 

abarnfie@uwo.ca 

Telephone: 519-42-8353 ext. 28363 

Associate Academic Dean (Student Affairs) 

To be appointed 

Telephone: 519-423-8353 ext. 28363 

Division of Arts and Humanities 

• Programs in English, Modern Languages, 

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 



Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Phone: 519-858-5151 

Fax: 519-858-5137 


Fall-Winter (Sept.-April) 

Academic Advising Hours: 

By appointment 

Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11:30am 

Drop in 

Monday-Thursday 1:30pm-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 

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 

Resources @ the Registrar’s 

Office 

• Academic Calendars 

• Brescia Timetable 

• Module Sheets 

• Registration Handbooks 

• Summer Timetable 

• Exam Schedules 

• Bus Schedules 

There are three summer sessions: Intersession 

(early May - mid June); Summer Evening (early 

May - late July) and Summer Day (early July - 

mid August). 

ADD/DROP 



Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Phone: 519-858-5151 

Fax: 519-858-5137 


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 2010. Intent 

to Register is the formal process of recording 

your program for next year. All returning 

students are required to submit their ITR. 

Intent to Register Drop-In 

(Foyer Outside the Library) 

Advisors will be on-hand to assist students 

in completing the Intent to Register process. All 

students may drop in to speak with an advisor. 

After final grades are posted in May, students 

may check their “adjudication comments” at 



Brescia is Canada’s 

only university-level 

women’s college. 

Small Group Advising Sessions 

in February (Years 1-4) 

Registration required in registrar’s office. 

Visit Brescia’s website for more specific 

information about dates and times for these 

sessions. 

To book an appointment with an Academic 

Advisor, call 519-858-5151. Remember to check 

the advising hours. 

Academic Support and 

Advising 

Brescia produces an Academic Guide which 

contains important information to help first year 

students achieve academic success. 

Medical Accommodation 

Note: If you consulted Student Health Services 

on-campus, use the Records Release form 

available in the Brescia Registrar’s Office. 

Fees, Scholarships and 

Financial Aid 

Business Office 

Room 110, Ursuline Hall 

Phone: 519-432-8353 

Fax: 519-858-5116 

Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Ontario Student Assistance 

Program (OSAP) 

See the Fees and Financial Aid Section of this guide. 

Applications are available each spring from: 

• from the Business Office at Brescia (for 

paper applications only) 

• online at http://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 the 

University of Western Ontario, 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. 

Summer OSAP 

The application for summer OSAP is 

available through Western’s Student Financial 

Services. For students with OSAP for 

2009-2010 year, please register for 

your summer courses and complete 

the “Undergraduate Summer 2010 

Supplemental OSAP Application.” 

Applications should be returned directly 

to the Western Student Services building 

at the University of Western Ontario. 

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. 

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. 

Other Bursaries 


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.) 

Parking 


Brescia Students’ Council 

Phone: 519.432.8353 x20105 

www.bucsc.ca/ 

If you have any questions about BUCSC elections, 

please contact our VP Administration, at 

vpadministration@bucsc.ca. 

Want to Get Involved? 

You’re not too late! There are usually several 

positions that will be re-opened in the Fall By- 

Elections. Visit our website for more details 

Writing Centre 

www.brescia.uwo.ca/current/advising/writingskills.html 

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 on-line 

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 

Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia 

www.brescia.uwo.ca/current/off_campus/ 

transportation.html 

This bus is free to all Western students. 

For a current schedule of stops, please visit 

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Huron University College 

Academic Counsellors 

Debbie Chadwick (B.A.), Academic Counsellor 

519-438-7224 ext. 276 

dchadwi2@uwo.ca 

Kent Robinson (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.), Academic Counsellor 

519-438-7224 ext 252 

huradvisor@uwo.ca 


Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm 

Drop in to book an appointment or call 519- 

438-7224 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. 


Phone: 519-438-7224 

Email: huron@uwo.ca 

www.huronuc.ca/ 

Huron University College, Room W28 

1349 Western Road, London, ON N6G 1H3 

A Brief Look at Huron’s Past 

Huron University College was 

incorporated on May 5, 1863, and is the 

founding college of The University of 

Western Ontario. 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 1100 full-time students. 

Our Faculty of Theology continues to attract 

students to its Master of Divinity and Master 

of Theological Studies programs. The two 

Faculties enroll a diverse student body 

of about 1200, with students from across 

Canada and around the world. 

Bachelor of Theology and 

Master of Arts (Theology) 

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. 

Undergraduate Programs 

Academic Programs 

Economics, English, French, Asian Studies, 

Theology, Global Studies, History, Jewish 

Studies, Management and Organizational 

Studies (Dept. of Economics & Business), 

Media, Information and Technoculture 

(in combination with Huron program), 

Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, 

Scholars Electives 

Office of the Registrar 

Room W25 


Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm 

Tues: 10:00am-4:00pm 

Please note all requests for letters of 

enrollment, signatures on government 

documents, insurance, scholarship etc. forms 

must be directed to the Student Access Services 

Centre. 

Requests for official transcripts must be 

made through The University of Western 

Ontario Registrar’s Office (Student Central) 

room 1120 WSS. 

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 

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 The University of 

Western Ontario, 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. 

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 on-line 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. 

Fees and Financial Support 

Tuition Fees: Room A116 HUC; 

Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 216 

OSAP and Bursaries: Room A120 HUC; 

Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 215 


Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Appointments are not necessary. 


Huron University 

College is one of the 

oldest universities in 

Canada. 

Bursaries 

Huron Entrance 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 

OSAP 

Applicants can find information 

regarding this program as well as the on-line 

application in the Fees and Finance section of 

this guide or on the OSAP website located at 

http://osap.gov.on.ca 

Housing/Residence 

www.huronuc.ca/student_life/housing/ 

Residence Name Style No. of Type 


Benson House (Upper Year) house 7 co-ed 

Cronyn House (Upper Year) house 8 co-ed 

Henderson House (Upper Year) house 11 co-ed 

Hellmuth Hall dormitory 98 co-ed 

O’Neil/Ridley* dormitory 185 co-ed 

Southwest Residence** suites 56 co-ed 

Yellow Cottage (Upper Year) house 3 co-ed 

Young House (Upper Year) house 5 co-ed 

*suites in O’Neil/Ridley are reserved for upper year students 

**offers a first-year Scholar’s Floor and Quiet Floor options. 

House: formerly a home (located on Huron’s campus) that has been 

converted to residence space for student; Dormitory: single and 

double rooms with shared washroom facilities; Suite: four single rooms 

with shared washroom facilities in the suite; Co-ed: All of Huron’s co-ed 

residences have separate washrooms for men and for women. 

Food 

www.huronuc.ca/student_life/huron_dining_hall/ 

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. 

Western Students may also dine here as well. 

Huron students may choose to increase their 

eating options by adding UWO food dollars 

to their card, which gives students access to 

the University of Western Ontario 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. 

Writing Services at Huron 

438-7224 Ext. 317 

www.huronuc.ca/student_life/writing_services/ 

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. 

Student Clubs and Activities 

www.hucsc.com 

With just over 1,200 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 (45 positions), Dam the Stress Mentors 

(35 Positions), Promotions Crew (20 Positions), 

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 the University of Western 

Ontario has to offer, www.usc.uwo.ca. 

Learning Beyond our Borders 

www.huronuc.ca/international_opportunities/ 

Exchanges 

Huron University College has 17 formal 

exchange agreements with universities around 

the world in many different countries. 

Huron in Honduras 

This experiential learning opportunity 

is designed for students seeking a deeper 

understanding of the social, cultural, economic 

and political links among societies in a rapidly 

globalizing world. 

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: WUSCactivities 

include education and awareness of issues 

faced by developing countries, sponsorship 

of a refugee student each year (to attend Huron); 

Amnesty International Committee-educates and 

takes action against human rights abuse; Red 

Cross Committee-conducts educational campaigns 

about humanitarian concerns. 

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. 

Athletics and Recreation 

See the Sports and Recreation section of this guide. 

Scholarships 

www.huronuc.on.ca/current_students/undergraduate_ 

arts_and_social_science/senior_scholarship_ 

information/ 

519- 438-7224, ext. 212 

huron@uwo.ca 

Huron University College rewards academic 

excellence and provides a number of automatic 

scholarships as well as scholarships that require 

an application. 

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King’s University College 

King’s University College 

Phone: 519-433-3491 

www.kings.uwo.ca/home/ 

King’s is a Catholic, co-educational, liberal 

arts university college, affiliated with The 

University of Western Ontario. A King’s 

student is registered at Western and receives 

Western credits. Our students may take 

any course not offered at King’s at Western, 

Brescia or Huron. All degrees are granted 

from The University of Western Ontario. 

Fall/Winter Add/Drop 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/ 

StudentHandbook.pdf 

During the off-line registration period, 

King’s students must submit their Add/ 

Drop forms to an Academic Counsellor for 

final approval and signature in order to be 

processed. For Academic Counselling dropin 

hours please see: www.kings.uwo.ca/ado/ 

drop_in/ 

Western Sesssional Dates for Add/Drop 

deadlines for the Fall/Winter Term 

2009/2010: 


Summer School Add/Drop Deadlines 

www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/ 

SummerCalendar2009.pdf 

Paper Add/Drop Instructions (when web 

registration is closed): 

1) King’s Students should come to King’s 

Academic Dean’s Office, unless otherwise 

specified, during drop-in hours: www. 

kings.uwo.ca/ado/drop_in/ 

2. Obtain and complete Add/Drop form — 

includes obtaining Department signatures 

required on form 

3) Once Add/Drop is complete - King’s 

student must see a King’s Academic 

Counsellor for approval and Dean’s 

signature on the form 

Summer School Tips 

Spring/Summer Calendar (online) available in 

February at westerncalendar.uwo.ca 

Registration opens in early March 

• For registration problems, contact the 

Registration Help Line: 519-433-3491 

ext. 4999. Mon to Fri: 8:00am-4.30pm 

• Activate yourself for Summer registration 

72 hours before registering. 

Activation dates: Feb 24 - July 17: 


• When choosing courses (student. 

uwo.ca), make sure you have the 

prerequisite. Use Degree Check 101 

on the King’s website and program 

checklists to determine if the course 

will be useful to you for a module or to 

fulfil a general degree requirement. 

• Some courses fill up early; don’t wait 

till the last day to add 

• Drop deadlines closely follow Add 

deadlines (page 19) 

• Course load: 3.0 courses; no more 

than 2.0 concurrently; no more 

than 1.0 through Distance Studies 

(Workload page 4) 

• Courses are condensed! 

• Make sure you pay your fees on time. 

• If you are not taking the course/s drop 

them. 

Learning Skills Services 

Assistance is available for: 

• exam preparation 

• essay research and organization 

• time management 

• effective note taking 

• earning from texts 


Western has 

produced four Rhodes 

Scholars in the last 

eight years. 

Drop-in Hours: 

Monday: 2:00 to 4:30pm, Room W051 

To schedule an appointment at an alternative 

time with Catherine Turner for Academic 

Support Services please call: 

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, UWO. 

Student Financial Services: 

your Financial Resource Centre 

Phone: 519-433-3491 

Email: kingsfinances@uwo.ca 

Toll Free: 1-800-265-4406 

Fax: 519- 963-0975 

Room W144, Wemple Building 


Monday to Friday : 9:00am - 3:30pm 

News and Updates: 

King’s Parking for 09/10 

• Application will be available starting June 

1st at www.kings.uwo.ca/physical_ 

plant/parking/. 

• Cost is $660.00, taxes included. (If a 

transponder is required, an additional 

$35 deposit will apply.) 

OSAP for Fall/Winter 10/11 

• Application should become available 

online at the end of May, 2010 at http:// 

osap.gov.on.ca 

• New students should apply no later than 

June 18, 2010 to be considered for all 

possible programs. 

• Returning students should apply no later 

than July 14, 2010. 

Work Study for Fall/Winter 09/10 

• Students can apply for Fall/Winter Work 

Study starting August 1st, 2009 

T2202a Tax Receipt 

• Print your own T2202a Tax Receipt 

online at http://studentservices.uwo.ca 

• Use your Student Number and PIN or 

Email address and password to login. 

• Go to “My Past” and print off the 

requested years. 

Summer School Tuition 

• You must contact UWO regarding 

summer tuition and summer OSAP. Your 

summer tuition balance will be located 

on your Student Centre. 

• Student Financial Services at UWO is 

located in Room 180, Stevenson Lawson 

Building 

• Call the UWO Help Line at 519-661- 

2100 or email finaid@uwo.ca. 


Recent Announcements from the Ministry 

of Education and Training, Colleges and 

Universities 

• Textbook and Technology Grant for 

09/10 will remain at $150 for the 09/10 

academic year and only be given to 

OSAP eligible students 

• Distance Grants / Travel Grants for 09/10 

(awarded through the OSAP application) 

will only be awarded to students that 

demonstrate financial need ex) qualify 

for at least $1 of needs based funding. 

Scholarships and Awards 

www.kings.uwo.ca/academic_calendar/awards_ 

scholarships_bursaries/all_awards/ 

NOTE: Applications for scholarships, awards 

or bursaries with an October closing date, 

will not be accepted until August 1st. 

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 awards and may wish to 

access some services or activities. Click here 

for more information. 

Scholarships Awards & Bursaries 

• All Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries 

(listed alphabetically) 

• Entrance Scholarships (first year 

students) 

• Other Scholarships & Bursaries 

(outside of King’s University College) 

Continuing Scholarships 

www.kings.uwo.ca/academic_calendar/awards_ 

scholarships_bursaries/all_awards/high_school_ 

intl/ 

High School Entrance Bursary 

High School Entrance Bursary - up to a 

dollar value of $750.00. Entrance Bursaries 

are awarded to full-time, first-year students 

who are entering from high school. Students 

must have applied and qualified for needs 

based OSAP funded programs, have 

ministry unmet need and have been offered 

admission by King’s University College. To 

be eligible for your Entrance Bursary you 

must apply and qualify for needs based 

OSAP programs and have ministry unmet 

need. Please apply to http://osap.gov.on.ca 

no later than the June 19 deadline. Should 

you have any questions, please contact the 

Student Financial Services Office at King’s 

University College. 

General Bursaries 

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. 

Work Study Bursaries 

This program gives students that can 

demonstrate financial need the opportunity 

to work at King’s University College along 

side 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 post 

graduate degree. 

Questions? Contact Marilynne or Shelly at the 

King’s University College Student Financial 

Services Office at 519-433-3491 or 

1-800-265-4406 extension 4317, 4410 or 4355. 

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. 


Thames Market 

Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm 

Friday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am-7:00pm 

Tim Hortons 

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm 

Friday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm 

Saturday & Sunday: Closed 

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King’s University College

Get Experience! 

Make the most of your time at Western — get experience! 

Why is experience important? 

To learn skills that can be included in a resume 

Often, students complain they can’t get a first job because they do not have any prior employment to include in their resume. If you think paid 

employment is the only type of experience an employer is looking for, it is not true! Employers and recruiters look for experience, as well as other 

transferable skills. Employers are often more than willing to train someone who is eager to learn and do the work for free, or on a part-time basis. 

It’s a great trade off — the employer gets the work done and you get the skills and experience your resume is lacking! 

To figure out what you like 

How many times have you answered the phrase ‘what would you like to be when you grow up?’ You may be very confident about your chosen 

career path (eg. you’ve always wanted to be a doctor), or you may be less sure of your future occupation. You may spend four years, or more, in 

university only to discover on the first day of your 

new job that you strongly dislike an important 

element of your career. Getting practical experience 

in the field now, while you are still in the planning 

stages, will give you a taste of what is to come. The 

more varied experience you have, the clearer your 

vision will be of where you would like to end up. 

To meet people and make 

contacts 

While you’re honing your transferable skills 

and scoping out potential industries, you’ll also be 

doing something else: gaining valuable contacts! 

Networking is potentially the most important job 

search technique. The best thing you can do to give 

yourself a competitive edge when searching for your 

dream job is to develop a strong network of people 

who know you, and can vouch for what an asset 

you would be to any company. 

To give back to your 

community 

The wonderful thing about gaining experience 

is that while you catch a glimpse into your future 

career and enhance your resume, you may also be 

able to give back to your community in a valuable 

way. You’ll gain the skills you need, and community 

organizations will be able to provide programs and 

services to those who need it most. This may turn 

out to be the most rewarding component of your 

experience! 

Conclusion 

Getting experience is an important step in 

determining your career path! Just remember that 

skills are valuable, and whether you learn them in the 

classroom, in an office, or at a volunteer placement, 

you can – and should – include these skills on your 

resume. In today’s job market, it is important to 

highlight all of your skills and experience to give 

yourself the most competitive edge. 

If you would like advice regarding how to obtain 

experience, or how to include your experiences on 

your resume, we would be happy to help. Just call, 

email, or drop in with your questions. 

Types of experience and how to find it 

How to find On Campus jobs: 

What could be more convenient than working and attending class in the same location? 

That is true one-stop shopping! To find on-campus work opportunities: 

• Access this document from the career website: http://career.uwo.ca/library/ 

handouts/on_campus_employers.pdf 

• Watch for the Hospitality Services Job Fair in the spring, summer and fall 

• Visit in person the various campus employers to ask them about their hiring schedule 

• Check out the Working at Western at http://communications.uwo.ca/careers/ 

How to find Off Campus jobs 

CareerCentral https://careercentral.uwo.ca 

• Login with your UWO username and password and try an advanced search 

Experiential learning refers to hands-on experience you obtain by applying theoretical 

knowledge in a real-world setting. We call it learning outside the classroom! With 

experiential learning, you may have the chance to ‘test-drive’ a particular job or employment 

sector to see if it is a good fit with your skills. Other benefits include the development of 

skills such as teamwork, leadership, initiative, and communication. Experiential learning can 

provide you with relevant, rewarding experience as you build your resume, and make you 

more competitive for summer jobs and post-graduation employment. Experiential learning 

includes volunteering, service learning and co-operative education. 

There are a number of volunteer programs on campus; search for Western’s Volunteer 

Program postings in CareerCentral. You can also become a Career Leader for The Career 

Centre @ Western and help others discover their career path, while learning a whole lot 

yourself! Other volunteer opportunities can be found in the Volunteer and Clubs section in 

this guide 

Off Campus (In your community and abroad) 

You can search for “Volunteer” opportunities in CareerCentral. Also, check out our 

experience website career.uwo.ca/experience to find volunteer opportunities in the London 

community, and around the world! 

Western offers courses in various faculties that have a service-learning component: check out 

the experience website (career.uwo.ca/experience) to search by your faculty and discover 

service-learning courses in your field of study! 

Western also has a number of non-academic programs that run throughout the year, 

including: 

Western Serves: a popular one-day service event at various locations in the London 

community 

Alternative Spring Break (ASB): a week-long service program occurring during Reading 

Week where students have the opportunity to travel and volunteer in locations all over the 

world. Previous years’ experiences have included building houses in New Orleans, and 

serving at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. 

Internships & Co-ops include Western’s Internship Program and the Summer 

Engineering Co-op Program (SECOP). Information on completing an internship 

as a part of your program, or outside of Western, can be found at career.uwo.ca/ 

experience. Or contact your faculty to see if they offer co-operative education as 

part of their programming. 

working 

experiential 

learning 

volunteering 

service 

learning 

internships 

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Important Contacts 

The University of Western Ontario........... 519-661-2111 

www.uwo.ca 

General Inquiries 

Student Central...................................... 519-661-2100 


Alumni Relations and Development......... 519-661-2199 

www.alumni.uwo.ca 

The Book Store at Western..................... 519-661-3520 


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.campusrec.uwo.ca 

The Career Centre @ Western................ 519-661-3559 

career.uwo.ca 

Centre for New Students......................... 519-661-3898 


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 

Foot Patrol.............................................. 519-661-3650 

Staff/Faculty Family Practice Clinic.......... 519-661-2047 

www.sffpc.uwo.ca 

School of Graduate and 

Post-doctoral Studies.............................. 519-661-2102 

www.grad.uwo.ca 

Graphic Services.................................... 519-661-4014 

www.uwo.ca/graphicservices 

Great Hall Catering................................. 519-661-3048 

www.greathallcatering.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.sdc.uwo.ca/Indigenous_ 

International Exchange 

Program................................519-661-2111 ext. 85196 

www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange 

International Student Services................. 519-661-3031 


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 

Parking and Visitor Services.................... 519-661-3973 

www.uwo.ca/parking 

Physical Plant & Capital 

Planning Services................................... 519-661-3304 

www.uwo.ca/ppd 

Residence at Western............................. 519-661-3547 

www.residenceatwestern.ca 

Scholarships and Awards........................ 519-661-3991 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices 

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 


Student Financial Services...................... 519-661-2100 

www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices 

Student Health Services.......................... 519-661-3030 


Student Services.................................... 519-661-2100 


Teaching Support Centre........... 519-661-2111 x84622 

www.uwo.ca/tsc 

Undergraduate Recruitment 

and Admissions...................................... 519-661-2100 

www.welcome.uwo.ca 

University Students’ Council.................... 519-661-3574 


Used Book Store..................................... 519-661-3584 

www.usc.uwo.ca/usedbooks 

Western Foot Patrol................................ 519-661-3650 

www.uwo.ca/footpatrol 

Academic Counselling Offices 

Faculty of Health Sciences 

School of Health Sciences 

..................519-661-4119 (from residence, dial 84119) 

Room 222, Labatt Health Sciences Building 

Appointments preferred 

www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_studies/current/counselling_ 

information.html 

School of Kinesiology 


Room 2225, 3M Centre. Appointments preferred 

www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/counselling/index.htm 

School of Nursing 

..................519-661‐3398 (from residence, dial 83398) 

Room H128, Health Sciences Addition 

Appointments required 

www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/counselling.htm 

Brescia University College.........519-432-8353 

www.brescia.uwo.ca 

Faculty of Arts & Humanities 


Room 112G, University College. Drop-ins welcome; 

Appointments available. Email: arts@uwo.ca 

www.uwo.ca/arts/acad_counsel.htm 

Faculty of Engineering 


Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Building 

Appointments required 

www.engga.uwo.ca/undergraduate/default.htm 

Faculty of Information & Media Studies 


Room 240, North Campus Building. Appointments preferred 

www.fims.uwo.ca/ 

Huron University College...........519-438-7224 

www.huronuc.ca 

King’s University College............519-433-3491 

www.kings.uwo.ca 

Don Wright Faculty of Music 

...........519-661-2044 (from your residence, dial 82044) 

Room 210, Talbot College. Appointments preferred 

www.music.uwo.ca/students/programcounselling.html 

Faculty of Science 


Room 191, Western Science Centre. Appointments preferred 

www.uwo.ca/sci/counselling/academic_counselling.html 

Faculty of Social Science 


Room 2105, Social Science Centre 

Recorded information........................................519-661-2052 

Social Sciences Career Services......... 519-661-2111 x 80486 

Appointments preferred 

www.counsellingssc.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 

Phone Connection & High Speed Internet 

Bell Canada ......................... Toll Free: 1-800-668-6878 

www.bell.ca/shop/application/commercewf 

Phone Connection, Cable & 

High Speed Internet 

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/accounting/offcampus-access.html 

Local Newspaper 

London Free Press ................................ 519-679-6666 

www.fyilondon.com/londonfreepress/ 

Garbage/Recycling Collection...... 519-661-4585 

Pickup according to City Zone : 

www.city.london.on.ca/Cityhall/EnvServices/zonemap_pdf. 

htm 

Crisis Appointments and 

Response to Traumatic Events 

London Crisis Centres 

Mental Health Crisis Centre..................... 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 .................... 519-646-6100 

and Domestic Violence Centre ext 64224 

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 ..................................1-800-222-8477 

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 

Physical Plant Service Centre.................. 519-661-3304 

..................................................................or ext. 83304 

71 

Important Contacts

Index 

INDEX 

Academic Appeals, Undergraduate Student......... 25 

Academic Calendar........................................... 25 

Accessible Parking............................................ 43 

Accommodated Exams...................................... 53 

Account Balance............................................... 34 

Add/Drop Policies.............................................. 53 

Admission Bursaries.......................................... 34 

Airbus, Aboutown.............................................. 58 

Airbus, Robert................................................... 58 

Airport.............................................................. 58 

Alternative Spring Break..................................... 59 

Alumni House.................................................... 39 

Alumni Western................................................. 28 

Appointment with a Financial Aid Counsellor? ..... 32 

Appointment Registration Dates.......................... 53 

ATM.................................................................. 48 

Award Search.................................................... 52 

Backpack 2 Briefcase pg................................... 28 

Bed & Breakfast................................................ 39 

Bicycle Paths: ................................................... 58 

Blue Emergency Phones.................................... 44 

Board of Governors............................................ 41 

Books Plus........................................................ 48 

Book Store at Western....................................... 48 

Breadth for Graduation....................................... 25 

Breadth Requirements for Bachelor Degrees....... 25 

Brescia-King’s Shuttle Bus................................. 58 

Brescia University College– Add/Drop................. 53 

Bursaries.......................................................... 34 

Bus Pass........................................................... 58 

Bus Services: ................................................... 58 

Buy Back ......................................................... 48 

Campus Community Police Service..................... 44 

Campus Computer Store.................................... 48 

Campus Meal Plan............................................ 31 

Campus Recreation........................................... 50 

Campus Recreation Membership........................ 50 

Career Centre.................................................... 28 

Career Fair........................................................ 27 

Career Week..................................................... 28 

Centennial Hall.................................................. 30 

Centre for New Students.................................... 46 

Certificates and Diplomas.................................. 36 

Change of Address............................................ 53 

Charity Ball....................................................... 27 

Child Care......................................................... 49 

Chiropractic Clinic............................................. 48 

94.9 CHRW – Radio Western............................. 42 

Clubs................................................................ 59 

Clubs week....................................................... 27 

Code of Student Conduct................................... 44 

Collection of Personal Information....................... 44 

Combined Academic Merit Awards...................... 52 

Competitive Clubs.............................................. 51 

Computing Labs for Students............................. 42 

Contact ITS....................................................... 71 

Continuing Studies............................................. 36 

Convocation DVD............................................... 53 

Course Descriptions........................................... 53 

Covent Garden Market ...................................... 30 

DAT ................................................................. 36 

Degree Services................................................ 54 

Delaware Hall.................................................... 39 

Dental Clinic...................................................... 38 

Detailed Statement of Account ........................... 54 

Dietitian............................................................ 38 

Dining and Catering on Campus......................... 34 

Diploma Authentication...................................... 54 

Diplomas.......................................................... 36 

Directory Removal............................................. 54 

Distance Studies................................................ 25 

distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest................... 42 

Domestic Student Peer guides............................ 40 

Earth Day ......................................................... 27 

Eating Disorders................................................ 38 

Economics Summer Co-op, Undergraduate......... 28 

Elgin Hall........................................................... 39 

Email Activation ................................................ 42 

Emergency Contacts on Campus........................ 44 

Employment Websites........................................ 28 

English Conversation Program............................ 40 

EnviroWeek....................................................... 27 

Envirowestern.................................................... 59 

Equity and Human Rights Services...................... 46 

Essex Hall......................................................... 39 

Want to request to submit 

information for this guide? 

Contact 

publications@uwo.ca 

or 519-661-2100 

Exams, Accommodated...................................... 53 

Exam Conflicts.................................................. 54 

Exam Schedule.................................................. 55 

Exam Shuttle Service......................................... 58 

Faculty Students’ Councils, Clubs 

and Associations............................................... 59 

Family Accommodations.................................... 39 

Fanshawe Pioneer Village .................................. 30 

Fee Deadlines................................................... 34 

Fees................................................................. 34 

Festival of the Arts............................................. 27 

Fight Song........................................................ 51 

Financial Aid Appointments................................ 34 

Financial Assistance and Credit Counselling........ 34 

Food................................................................. 34 

Food Support Service, USC................................. 46 

Foot Patrol........................................................ 45 

Forest City Image Center.................................... 48 

Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic................. 48 

FSWEP (Federal Student Work Experience Program) 

........................................................................ 48 

Gazette............................................................. 42 

General Student Computing Labs....................... 42 

GMAT............................................................... 36 

GPA Conversion Scale........................................ 55 

Grad Club......................................................... 31 

Grade Appeals and Other Requests for Relief...... 25 

Grades.............................................................. 55 

Graduate Bursaries............................................ 34 

Graduate and Professional School Fair................ 36 

Graduate Programs in Sustainability................... 32 

Graduate School................................................ 36 

Graduate Student Parking Permit........................ 43 

Graduate Students Work Study........................... 28 

Graduate Teaching Assistant Programming.......... 36 

Graduating Awards and Medals.......................... 33 

Graduation........................................................ 37 

Graduation Awards............................................ 33 

Graphic Services .............................................. 48 

Grand Theatre................................................... 30 

Green Infrastructure........................................... 32 

Green Initiatives on Campus............................... 32 

Green Transportation.......................................... 32 

Gym................................................................. 50 

Hair Masters..................................................... 48 

Health Plan....................................................... 38 

Hockey............................................................. 30 

Homecoming..................................................... 51 

Homecoming Football Game............................... 51 

Hospitality Services............................................ 27 

Hospitals........................................................... 38 

Housing Options................................................ 39 

Huron University College– Add/Drop....................... 

In-Course Scholarships and Awards.................... 52 

Indigenous Services........................................... 46 

InfoSource........................................................ 48 

InPrint .............................................................. 49 

Intent to Register............................................... 55 

Interest Relief Forms.......................................... 55 

International Exchange Program,........................ 40 

International Experiences & 

Opportunities at Western ................................... 40 

International Peer Connection (IPC)..................... 59 

International Student Services............................ 40 

International Student Events............................... 40 

Intercollegiate Athletics...................................... 51 

Island Ink Jet .................................................... 49 

ISIC Card.......................................................... 48 

Jobs on Campus, full-time and part-time............ 28 

John Labatt Center (JLC).................................... 30 

King’s University College – Add/Drop.................. 53 

King’s-Brescia Shuttle Bus................................. 58 

Last Lecture...................................................... 27 

Late Registration Fees....................................... 55 

Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP)....... 41 

Leadership Education Program........................... 41 

Learning Skills Services..................................... 46 

Let’s Talk Science.............................................. 59 

Letter of Permission........................................... 55 

LGBTQ2 Support Program.................................. 46 

Libraries and Study Areas.................................. 42 

Lifelong Learning Commissioner......................... 46 

LifeTouch.......................................................... 49 

Living Campus Program..................................... 59 

London Crisis Centres........................................ 71 

Want to advertise 

in this guide? 

Contact 

campusad@sympatico.ca 

or 519-434-9990 

London Hall....................................................... 39 

London Police Services...................................... 44 

London Public Library........................................ 30 

London Tourism ................................................ 30 

London Transit Commission (LTC): ..................... 58 

Lost and Found................................................. 44 

Lost Card: ........................................................ 58 

LSAT ................................................................ 36 

Main Campus – Add/Drop.................................. 53 

Mature Advising................................................ 46 

Mature Students................................................ 25 

MCAT............................................................... 36 

McIntosh Gallery................................................ 27 

Meal Plan.......................................................... 34 

Medical Notes .................................................. 38 

Medway-Sydenham Hall.................................... 39 

Merit Based Awards & Scholarships.................... 52 

Michael’s Garden............................................... 31 

Museums and Art Galleries ............................... 27 

Musical Performances....................................... 27 

Mustangs.......................................................... 51 

Mustang Alley................................................... 49 

Name Change................................................... 55 

Need Based Awards........................................... 34 

Office of the Registrar........................................ 53 

Off to Western................................................... 59 

Off-Campus...................................................... 39 

Off-Campus Dons.............................................. 39 

OHIP ................................................................ 38 

OHIP Card......................................................... 38 

Ombudsperson.................................................. 46 

On Campus and Affiliate Eating Places................ 31 

ONEcard........................................................... 57 

Online Academic Calendar – Western 

Calendar in General........................................... 32 

Online Mentoring............................................... 29 

Ontario Parks ................................................... 30 

Orientation Week............................................... 59 

OSAP................................................................ 34 

PARKING........................................................... 43 

Parking At Affiliated Colleges.............................. 43 

Password Replacement...................................... 56 

Payment of Fees................................................ 34 

Peer Mentors.................................................... 47 

Personal Timetables........................................... 25 

Perth Hall.......................................................... 39 

Pharmacy, Western On-Campus......................... 49 

Photo ID............................................................ 57 

PIN Retrieval..................................................... 56 

Post Office, USC................................................ 49 

Pride Week........................................................ 27 

Privacy Policy of Western................................... 45 

Professional Entry Exams................................... 36 

Professional Programs....................................... 36 

Program & Academic Counselling....................... 25 

Psychological Services....................................... 38 

Purple Door Promotions..................................... 49 

Rapid HIV testing............................................... 38 

Refunding Fees................................................. 34 

Refunds............................................................ 34 

Register for Courses.......................................... 56 

Registered Dietitian........................................... 38 

Registration....................................................... 26 

Registration for Fall/Winter................................. 26 

Release of Information....................................... 56 

Requests for Relief............................................ 56 

Research.......................................................... 32 

Residence......................................................... 39 

RezNet.............................................................. 39 

Robert Q’s Airbus .............................................. 58 

SAGE: Western’s Community for 

Non-Traditionally Aged Students......................... 47 

Sample Undergraduate Student Budget............... 35 

Saugeen-Maitland Hall....................................... 39 

Scholar’s Electives............................................. 33 

Scholarships..................................................... 33 

Scholarships and Bursaries, how do I apply?....... 52 

Senate.............................................................. 41 

Senior Citizens.................................................. 41 

SERT: Student Emergency Response Team.......... 45 

Services for Students with Disabilities................. 47 

Shuttle Bus, Loblaws......................................... 58 

Shuttle Bus, USC Exam Service.......................... 58 

Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall.............................. 58 

SIN – Social Insurance Number 

Replacement Card............................................. 56 

Six Degrees: Western’s premier social 

network for young professional alumni ............... 47 

Society of Off Campus Students (SOCS).............. 41 

Speakers ......................................................... 27 

Spoke............................................................... 31 

Sport Clubs....................................................... 60 

Statement Letters.............................................. 56 

STEP: Student Transitional Executive Program..... 41 

Storybook Gardens............................................ 29 

Stratford Festival of Canada............................... 30 

Structure of the Degree...................................... 26 

Student Awards, Loans, and Grants.................... 52 

Student Card..................................................... 57 

Student Center.................................................. 56 

Student Central................................................. 53 

Student Development Centre.............................. 47 

Student donation Fee......................................... 34 

Student Elections............................................... 41 

Student Health Services..................................... 38 

Student Information Services ............................. 28 

Summer Festivals.............................................. 30 

Sustainability Research...................................... 36 

Taxes................................................................ 35 

Taxi Services: ................................................... 58 

TD Waterhouse Stadium..................................... 51 

Teaching and Learning Services ........................ 46 

Textbook and Technology Grant............................ 3 

Textbook Buy Back ..................................... 48, 49 

Textbook, personal list........................................ 48 

The Office of the Registrar................................. 53 

The Writing Support Centre................................ 47 

Theatre Western................................................ 27 

Third Party Forms.............................................. 57 

Timetables........................................................ 57 

Tour Guide Employment..................................... 28 

Train Services: .................................................. 58 

Transcripts........................................................ 57 

Travel Cuts........................................................ 48 

Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School.............. 40 

Tuition............................................................... 35 

Tuition Fee Bill Order Form................................. 54 

TV Western....................................................... 42 

UCC Flexible Child Care..................................... 49 

UCC Hours of Operation..................................... 49 

UHIP................................................................. 38 

UHIP and Opt-Out.............................................. 38 

Undergraduate Parking Lots............................... 43 

Undergraduate Programs in sustainability............ 32 

Undergraduate Programs Offered....................... 26 

Undergraduate Student Parking Permit............... 43 

University Students ’ Council (USC)..................... 60 

USC Clubs......................................................... 60 

USC Exam Shuttle Service.................................. 58 

USC Health Plan................................................ 38 

Used Bookstore................................................. 49 

Varsity Teams.................................................... 51 

Visiting Students................................................ 57 

Visitor Parking................................................... 43 

Volunteer Program............................................. 60 

Volunteer with SDC............................................ 61 

Volunteers In Progress (VIP) Program.................. 61 

Wave................................................................ 31 

WebCT/Owl ...................................................... 42 

Western Campus Recreation.............................. 50 

Western Facebook............................................. 42 

Western Film..................................................... 46 

Western Foot Patrol........................................... 45 

Western Libraries.............................................. 42 

Western Mustangs............................................. 51 

Western News................................................... 42 

Western ONEcard.............................................. 57 

Western Scholars.............................................. 33 

Western Serves................................................. 61 

Western Sports and Recreation Centre................ 50 

Western Student Services Building .................... 62 

Western Wireless............................................... 42 

Western’s Disaster Plan..................................... 45 

Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence......... 33 

Western’s Internship Program............................. 29 

What is the Difference between Part-Time 

and Full-Time Status at Western?....................... 26 

Where to find a part-time job on campus............ 28 

WhiteOaks Mall Shuttle...................................... 58 

White Ribbon Campaign..................................... 27 

Windermere Manor............................................ 58 

Women’s issues network.................................... 47 

Work Study....................................................... 29 

Working at Western........................................... 29 

Writing Support Centre...................................... 47 

Young Alumni.................................................... 28

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