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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
Months at a Glance<br />
September 2011....................................................................... 5<br />
October 2011............................................................................. 7<br />
November 2011......................................................................... 9<br />
December 2011......................................................................... 11<br />
January 2012............................................................................. 13<br />
February 2012........................................................................... 15<br />
March 2012................................................................................ 17<br />
April 2012................................................................................... 19<br />
May-June 2012......................................................................... 20<br />
July-August 2012...................................................................... 21<br />
Coupon Section................................................................................ 22<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Information...................................................................... 25<br />
Campus Events................................................................................. 27<br />
Careers & Employment................................................................... 28<br />
City <strong>of</strong> London................................................................................... 30<br />
Dining on Campus............................................................................ 31<br />
Environment & Sustainability: Green Initiatives ............................ 32<br />
Excellence and High Achievement................................................ 33<br />
Fees & Financial Aid.......................................................................... 34<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs........................................... 36<br />
Graduation......................................................................................... 37<br />
Health & Wellness............................................................................. 38<br />
Housing............................................................................................... 39<br />
International Experience.................................................................. 40<br />
Leadership......................................................................................... 41<br />
Libraries & Computer Access......................................................... 42<br />
Media on Campus............................................................................ 42<br />
Parking................................................................................................ 43<br />
Safety and Security........................................................................... 44<br />
Services to Help You Succeed....................................................... 46<br />
Scholarships & Awards.................................................................... 52<br />
Shops & Services.............................................................................. 48<br />
Sports & Recreation......................................................................... 50<br />
Student Central................................................................................. 53<br />
Transportation & Travel.................................................................... 58<br />
Volunteer & Clubs Information........................................................ 59<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Buildings............................................................................. 62<br />
Get Experience at <strong>Western</strong>!............................................................ 63<br />
Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College...................................................... 64<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College......................................................... 66<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College......................................................... 68<br />
Map <strong>of</strong> Campus................................................................................ 70<br />
Important Contacts.......................................................................... 71<br />
Index.................................................................................................... 72<br />
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents
Registration Guidelines<br />
Labour Day holiday is Monday, September 5, 2011.<br />
For 2011, classes start on Thursday, September 8<br />
Visit the Student Central section in this guide for more<br />
registration information.<br />
Make sure you add a full course, a first-term half course, a<br />
first-term half course, a first-term first quarter course (Q-Kin), a firstterm<br />
full course or a full year half course, on campus or Distance<br />
Studies, by September 16.<br />
Web registration ends for Fall/Winter term on September 10.<br />
Paper add/drop for Fall/Winter term is September 20-21.<br />
To avoid lineups, make your add/drop changes online<br />
by September 10.<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
Make sure you drop any courses you need to prior to<br />
the deadline(s). See www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca or check the<br />
calendar pages in this guide.<br />
Oct 15, 2011 last day to drop a first-term half course or<br />
a first-term full course (Fall/Winter term)<br />
without academic penalty.<br />
Nov 30,<br />
Jan 9, 2012<br />
Jan 4-8<br />
last day to drop a full course and full-year<br />
half course (on-campus and distance studies)<br />
without academic penalty.<br />
Classes Resume<br />
online add/drop for January.<br />
Instructions on how to register online for courses<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
1. Log in to Student Center: <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
2. Check your course registration start time under<br />
‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right hand menu<br />
3. Click on ‘Add a class’ (add classes)<br />
4. Enter the class number or use ‘search for<br />
a class’ to find a class by subject and/or<br />
catalogue number<br />
5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorial<br />
components if necessary<br />
6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to Enrollment<br />
Shopping Cart<br />
7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 <strong>of</strong> 3’ to confirm<br />
8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’<br />
8. Review the results<br />
9. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)<br />
Your class schedule is also available at<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca<br />
Summer Activation<br />
For Summer sessions, <strong>student</strong>s must term<br />
activate prior to registering for classes.<br />
When?<br />
Late February — Mid July<br />
How?<br />
Log on to <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca to declare your intention to<br />
enroll in summer classes by clicking on ‘Summer Activation’<br />
at least 72 hours prior to registering for the course.<br />
Registration Guidelines<br />
Jan 10-11<br />
Jan 17<br />
paper add/drop for January.<br />
last day to add a second-term half course, or<br />
second-term full course.<br />
Password Reset<br />
Phone: 519-661-3800 ext. 83800<br />
http://www.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.html<br />
For in-person inquiries, visit ITS, Support Services Building.<br />
February 15 last day to drop a second-term half course, or<br />
a second-term full course without academic<br />
penalty.<br />
March 6<br />
first day for web registration for Summer<br />
Evening and spring/summer Distance Studies.<br />
Access Code (PIN) Retrieval<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
https://<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/choosePIN.cfm<br />
For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central.<br />
March 8<br />
March 13<br />
first day for web registration for Intersession.<br />
first day for web registration for Summer Day<br />
For more add/drop deadlines, visit www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
‘sessional dates’ or see the calendar pages in this guide.<br />
Your Appointment Registration Dates, see page 53.<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
3
Move into Residence<br />
Campus Rec:<br />
Intramural Sports Begin!<br />
Move into Residence<br />
What to do in September<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
MOVE INTO RESIDENCE<br />
Photo ID (<strong>Western</strong> Onecard) Clinic<br />
at Student Central<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
Last day to add a full course,<br />
19 20 21 22 Backpack 2 Briefcase event 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Make sure you ADD any courses you<br />
want to take by the deadline(s). Online<br />
add/drop ends: September 18. Paper<br />
add/drop is: September 20-21. See<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
To avoid lineups, make your Add/Drop<br />
changes online by Sept. 18.<br />
If you are taking a full course load, add all<br />
your second term courses now so that you<br />
can be considered for scholarships.<br />
Make sure you DROP any courses you<br />
need to prior to the deadline(s). See<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Make sure you have a <strong>Western</strong> ONECard.<br />
If you do not have one yet, you can get one<br />
at Student Central, in the <strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Services Building.<br />
To pick-up your Bus Pass in the UCC you<br />
will need to be registered as a full-time<br />
<strong>student</strong>, paid a minimum <strong>of</strong> your first<br />
installment <strong>of</strong> fees, and show your <strong>Western</strong><br />
ONECard. Any questions, visit www.usc.<br />
uwo.ca/buspass<br />
Lost your Bus Pass or Student ID<br />
card? Visit the Campus Police Station (SH),<br />
Student Central (WSS) or the InfoSource in the<br />
UCC. If you need to replace your card(s), there<br />
is more information in the Student Central and<br />
Transportation and Travel sections in this guide.<br />
September 2011<br />
Labour Day (<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
Fall/Winter Term classes begin<br />
Employer Information Sessions: Deloitte,<br />
5:30-7, careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
SDC Presentation: Successful Time<br />
Management, 1:30-2:30pm (UCC 147A)<br />
Campus Rec: Member Registration Begins<br />
USC Elections - Nominations open - Pick<br />
up your application in the USC Office SDC Presentation: Optimize Lecture<br />
(Room 340 UCC) or at www.voteusc.ca Learning, 3:30-4:30pm (UCC 147A)<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiple-choice<br />
Tests, 1:30-2:30pm (UCC 147A)<br />
Employer Information Sessions: Bank <strong>of</strong><br />
Canada, 5:30-7, careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
Deadline to opt-out <strong>of</strong><br />
USC Health Plan<br />
USC Elections – Nominations close<br />
at 4pm<br />
SDC Presentation: Reading Strategies<br />
for International Students, 11:30am-<br />
12:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
a first-term half course, a<br />
first-term first quarter (Q) course (Kin), a<br />
first-term full course, or a full-year half<br />
course on campus and Distance Studies<br />
Last day for late registration<br />
IMAGINUS POSTER SALE (UCC)<br />
vv Board <strong>of</strong> Governors Meeting<br />
SDC Presentation: Essay Exam<br />
Essentials,10:30-11:30am (WSS 3134)<br />
USC Elections – Campaigning begins!<br />
Writing with Clarity *<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs Football Home<br />
Opener, 7 p.m., TD Waterhouse<br />
Stadium<br />
Bus Pass Pick-up begins (UCC)<br />
Orientation Week<br />
Last day to receive applications<br />
for graduation at Autumn<br />
Convocation<br />
OSAP Loan Release (pick-up): Great Hall<br />
Deadline to apply for relief against<br />
a final grade in a Summer Day<br />
course<br />
Employer Information Sessions:<br />
PricewaterhouseCoopers:,5-7, IBM:<br />
6:30-8, careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiple-choice<br />
Tests, 3:30-4:30pm (SEB 2200)<br />
Employer Information Sessions: Suncor:<br />
12:30-2, BDO: 5:30-7, carreercentral.<br />
uwo.ca<br />
Clubs Week (UCC)<br />
PAPER ADD/DROP Period<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing for Multiplechoice<br />
SDC Presentation: Effective Textbook Annotated Biibliographies *<br />
Tests, 3:30-4:30pm (UCC 147A)<br />
Strategies, 10:30-11:30am (UCC 147A) Problem Solving in Math and Science, Employer Information Sessions: Manulife:<br />
Campus Rec: Intramural League 11:30am-12:30pm (WSS 3134) 5:30-7; Sobermans: 6-8, careercentral.<br />
Registration Closes<br />
uwo.ca<br />
Overcoming Writer’s Block * Campus Rec Sports Clubs Week<br />
Writing a Thesis Statement *<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
Imperial Oil: 5:30-7, careercentral.uwo.ca Employer Information Sessions: Golder<br />
Writing in the Sciences *<br />
Associates 12:30-2; Insurance Institute<br />
Last day for <strong>student</strong>s on exchange or a <strong>of</strong> Canada 12:30-2; <strong>Ontario</strong> Power<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> permission to submit transcripts Generation 5:30-7;careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
for graduation at Autumn Convocation Grammar Primer *<br />
Last day to withdraw application for<br />
graduation at Autumn Convocation.<br />
SDC Presentation: Successful Time<br />
Management, 12:30-1:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
SDC Presentation: Strategies for Psychology<br />
1000, 5:30-6:30pm (SEB 1059)<br />
UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre Great Hall is in SH – Somerville House SEB – Spencer Engineering Building<br />
WSC – <strong>Western</strong> Science Centre NCB – North Campus Building WSS – <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building<br />
USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council WSRC – <strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
Make sure your Tuition is paid. Tuition was<br />
due in August. To view your online statement<br />
<strong>of</strong> account, visit <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca. If you paid<br />
through online banking, payments can take up<br />
to 10 business days to be received by <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
OSAP: Fall pick-up, and submitting <strong>of</strong><br />
confirmation <strong>of</strong> enrollment document at the<br />
Great Hall September 7-17. After Sept. 17,<br />
it will be available at the <strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Services Building. A SIN card and valid<br />
government-issued photo ID are required for<br />
pick-up. Check out the Fees & Financial Aid<br />
section in this guide for more information, or<br />
visit www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Emergency Financial Aid Appointments<br />
Counsellors will be available in the Great<br />
Hall from September 7-17. There are no<br />
regularly scheduled appointments.<br />
Password and Access Code (PIN) help –<br />
see the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Need to get a Transcript? You can order<br />
them online at <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca; If<br />
you need a same-day transcript, you can<br />
order them in-person at Student Central<br />
(with photo ID). Please be advised that for<br />
the month <strong>of</strong> September there will be longer<br />
than normal wait times.<br />
Need a Statement Letter? Visit Student<br />
Central for information. More details and<br />
information are also available in the Student<br />
OSAP Loan Release (pick-up): Great Hall<br />
Employer Information Sessions: Ernst &<br />
Young: 12:30-2; London Life: 6:30-8,<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
SDC Presentation: Maximize Your Memory,<br />
10:30-11:30am (UCC 147A)<br />
SDC Presentation: Succeeding at a<br />
Canadian <strong>University</strong> for International<br />
Students, 5:30-7:00pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Students can avoid the deferment fee if<br />
full tuition is paid by this date<br />
SDC Presentation: Maximize Your<br />
Memory, 3:30-4:30pm (UCC 147A)<br />
Career Fair 11am-4pm at the WSRC<br />
Central section in this guide.<br />
Call 519-661-2147 to make an appointment<br />
with Services for Students with<br />
Disabilities for assistance with accomodated<br />
exams and more.<br />
Need a part-time job?<br />
Check out the Careers and Employment<br />
section in this guide.<br />
Hospitality Services meal plans. Put<br />
money on your <strong>Western</strong> OneCard meal plan,<br />
and save up to 18% on all your on-campus<br />
food purchases, as well as use it at multiple<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-campus locations. To add money to your<br />
card, visit The Campus Meal Plan Office<br />
(Room 185A, UCC), or top up your existing<br />
meal plan online at www.has.uwo.ca/<br />
hospitality/mealplan/online_topup.htm<br />
Campus Recreation is free for all undergraduate<br />
and full-time graduate <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Visit our new location in the <strong>Western</strong> Athletic<br />
Centre. We have a pool, gyms, fitness<br />
classes, and more — a great way to stay<br />
active! www.campusrec.uwo.ca<br />
Need to make a medical appointment?<br />
No need to go <strong>of</strong>f-campus. Student Health<br />
Services, located in the basement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
UCC is available to all <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s,<br />
www.shs.uwo.ca<br />
International Student Orientation<br />
Day 9-4:30, WSS 2130<br />
Last day to drop a first-term firstquarter<br />
(Q) course without academic<br />
penalty (Kin)<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs Football Home<br />
Game 1 p.m., TD Waterhouse<br />
Stadium<br />
Shinerama Day<br />
International Student Welcome Reception<br />
4:30 – 6:30pm, Conron Hall<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing for<br />
Multiple-choice Tests, 11:30am-12:30pm Extended web registration ends<br />
(UCC 146)<br />
at midnight.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Serves<br />
Homecoming September 30-October 4<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
Need to make a Psychological Services<br />
appointment? Visit www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
Attend seminars on proven strategies to<br />
improve your Writing, visit<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
Connect with Indigenous Students. Visit<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
International Students visit www.sdc.<br />
uwo.ca/int/ for program information<br />
Paid your fees and want to pick up your<br />
UHIP card? You will be sent an email to your<br />
uwo email account when your card is ready.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs Information. For<br />
tickets to the first regular season football<br />
games on Wednesday, September 1, or<br />
Saturday, September 11, visit www.westernmustangs.ca<br />
Clubs Week, September 20-24 in the UCC<br />
(<strong>University</strong> Community Centre). Want to meet<br />
new people and try new things? Come out<br />
and join!<br />
Attend <strong>Western</strong> Serves, a one-day<br />
volunteer experience in the London<br />
community. Check out westernserves.uwo.<br />
ca<br />
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september<br />
month 2010<br />
2010
October 2010<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
Weldon Drop-In WRITING HELP<br />
opens today. See information<br />
below for hours.<br />
Writing in the Social Sciences *<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiplechoice<br />
Tests, 3:30-4:30pm (WSS Textbook Strategies,<br />
SDC Presentation: Effective<br />
3134)<br />
12:30-1:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
10 11 12 13 14 Deadline to apply for relief 15 16<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
Writing in the Arts and Humanities<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing<br />
Multiple-choice Tests,<br />
5:30-6:30pm (SH 3345)<br />
VOLUNTEER WeeK<br />
Punctuation Primer *<br />
SDC Presentation: Strategies for<br />
Psychology 1000, 12:30-1:30pm<br />
(UCC 146)<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing<br />
for Multiple-choice Tests,<br />
5:30-6:30pm (SEB 1059)<br />
PRIDE WeeK<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
Writing a Book Review *<br />
Writing a Thesis Statement *<br />
SDC Presentation: Classroom<br />
Learning Strategies for<br />
International Undergraduates,<br />
3:30-4:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Writing Essay Exams, 12:30-1:30,<br />
WSS 3134<br />
USC Elections – VOTE today!<br />
www.voteusc.ca<br />
SDC Presentation: Optimize<br />
Lecture Learning, 1:30-2:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
First day for Student Services<br />
photo contest: www.<br />
westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Free USC Pancake Breakfast<br />
Six Degrees Homecoming event<br />
against a final grade in a Spring/<br />
Summer Distance Studies course.<br />
Last day to drop a first-term 0.5<br />
course or a first-term 1.0 course<br />
(2010-11 F/W Term) without<br />
academic penalty.<br />
Last day to receive admission<br />
applications: Medicine for 2011<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Homecoming and Parade<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs Homecoming<br />
Football Game 1p.m., TD<br />
Waterhouse Stadium<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
October 2010<br />
31<br />
Halloween<br />
Deadline to apply for the<br />
Alternative Spring Break program<br />
for Student Team Leaders, www.<br />
asb.uwo.ca<br />
SDC Presentation: Making<br />
Effective Presentations, 11:30am-<br />
12:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
Deadline to apply for the<br />
Alternative Spring Break program<br />
for Student Participants, www.<br />
asb.uwo.ca<br />
First day <strong>of</strong> first-term secondquarter<br />
(R) course (Kin).<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing for<br />
Multiple-choice Tests, 11:30am-<br />
12:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
Writing with Clarity *<br />
Punctuation Primer *<br />
ENVIROWeeK<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiplechoice<br />
Tests, 12:30-1:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
Referencing your Paper *<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing<br />
for Multiple-choice Tests,<br />
12:30-1:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Annotated Bibliographies *<br />
Autumn Convocation<br />
Reception in Great Hall following<br />
ceremony<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
School Fair, 11am-3pm WSRC<br />
SDC Presentation: Successful Time<br />
Management, 12:30-1:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
Concise Writing, 12:30-1:30pm,<br />
WSS 3134<br />
UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre MC – Middlesex College SH – Somerville House<br />
USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council WSS – <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building WSRC – <strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
What to do in October<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has over<br />
260,000 Alumni<br />
around the world.<br />
Writing in Nursing and Health<br />
Sciences *<br />
Join in <strong>Western</strong> Homecoming events<br />
September 30-October 4. Come out and enjoy<br />
the Homecoming Parade and football game on<br />
October 2. For more information visit<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Why not study for Mid-term exams in one <strong>of</strong><br />
the many libraries on campus? Library hours<br />
do not extend for mid-terms, but will be open<br />
normal operating hours.<br />
Staying on campus for the Thanksgiving<br />
Holiday? The UCC will be closed on Monday,<br />
October 11, but will resume operating 24<br />
hours the following day.<br />
Come celebrate Pride Week with the USC<br />
on October 11-15 and take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> information, resources, and social<br />
programming in the UCC.<br />
Care about environmental sustainability?<br />
EnviroWeek is the annual <strong>student</strong>-organized<br />
environmental awareness campaign hosted<br />
by Enviro<strong>Western</strong> and the USC. This year it will<br />
take place on October 18-22.<br />
Volunteer Week, October 4-8. See the<br />
Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.<br />
Autumn Convocation<br />
Reception in Great Hall following<br />
ceremony<br />
Last date to add a first-term<br />
second quarter course (Kin).<br />
Last day to apply to private<br />
Need-Based Awards (except<br />
engineering).<br />
Last day for Student Services photo<br />
contest: www.westerncalendar.<br />
uwo.ca<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
Many scholarships <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Western</strong><br />
have deadlines at the end <strong>of</strong> October and<br />
contain an essay component that requires<br />
some time to compose. Check out a full list<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered scholarships at www.registrar.<br />
uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/ and get started early.<br />
If you are graduating in the Autumn<br />
Convocation, make sure you have everything<br />
you need.Visit www.convocation.uwo.ca.<br />
Remember, the last day to DROP a first<br />
term half course is October 15. For more<br />
information, see the Student Central section<br />
in this guide.<br />
Vote in USC Elections on October 13 and 14!<br />
Weldon Drop-In Writing Help opens on Oct.<br />
4 in Room 102A in Quotes Cafe. Mon-Thurs<br />
2-4/5-7; Sat 12-3. It runs until Apr. 22, 2011.<br />
Interested in volunteering locally or<br />
abroad during Reading Week in February?<br />
Applications for the Alternative Spring<br />
Break program are due October 18 or 25,<br />
and can be submitted online at<br />
www.asb.uwo.ca.<br />
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November 2010<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Last day to receive admission<br />
applications: Law for 2011<br />
Last day to receive <strong>of</strong>ficial transcripts for<br />
courses taken on Letters <strong>of</strong> Permission<br />
during the academic year 2009-10 and the<br />
Spring/Summer Terms <strong>of</strong> 2010<br />
Last day that <strong>student</strong>s registered in (W)<br />
accelerated language courses may transfer SDC Presentation: Essay Exam<br />
to the equivalent full-year course with the<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> their Faculty<br />
Essentials, 10:30-11:30am (WSS<br />
3134)<br />
SDC Presentation: Effective Textbook<br />
Strategies, 11:30am-12:30pm (WSS 3134) Writing Essay Exams *<br />
Career Direction Fair:<br />
Kinesiology, Health Sciences<br />
and Nursing, in the Great Hall<br />
Writing a Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Statement *<br />
Overcoming Writer’s Block *<br />
Last date to drop a first-term<br />
second quarter (R) course<br />
without academic penalty (Kin)<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
Writing with Clarity *<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing<br />
for Multiple-choice Tests,<br />
12:30-1:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Writing in the Sciences *<br />
Remembrance Day<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiplechoice<br />
Tests*<br />
Writing a Thesis Statement,<br />
12:30-1:30, WSS 3134 vv Senate Meeting<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
SDC Presentation: Optimize Lecture<br />
Learning, 11:30am-12:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30<br />
SDC Presentation: Manage<br />
Your Time for Mid-year Exams,<br />
11:30am-12:30pm (WSS 3134)<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
International Exchange Fair<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing<br />
for Multiple-choice Tests,<br />
10:30-11:30am (WSS 3134)<br />
Writing in the Social Sciences *<br />
Writing a Thesis Statement *<br />
Last day to drop a full course<br />
and full-year half course without<br />
academic penalty.<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiplechoice<br />
Tests, 10:30-11:30am<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
Technical Writing *<br />
Writing a Book Review *<br />
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
SDC Presentation: Writing Multiplechoice<br />
Tests, 12:30-1:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
Annotated Bibliographies *<br />
WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN<br />
IMAGINUS POSTER SALE (UCC)<br />
SDC Presentation: Maximize Your<br />
Memory, 11:30am-12:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
Writing in the Arts and Humanities *<br />
vv Board <strong>of</strong> Governors Meeting<br />
SDC Presentation: Preparing for<br />
Multiple-choice Tests*<br />
Punctuation Primer, 12:30-1:30pm<br />
(WSS 3134)<br />
WSS - <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
Great Hall is in SH – Somerville House<br />
What to do in November<br />
Remember not to book any flights home or abroad until the FINAL examination schedule has<br />
been posted.<br />
Still writing Mid-term exams? Why not take a study break at The Spoke and try a fair-trade<br />
organic c<strong>of</strong>fee located in the main-level <strong>of</strong> the UCC.<br />
Mid-term grades are distributed through WebCT at webct.uwo.ca and in class, so be sure to monitor<br />
your progress.<br />
Make sure you know when your essays and term assignments are due.<br />
Start to prepare for First Term Exams by checking out the preliminary exam schedule at www.<br />
registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/examinations/exam-schedule/<br />
Last day to drop a full course or a full year half course without academic penalty is November 30.<br />
Participate in AIDS Awareness Week on November 22-26. Be sure to check out www.usc.uwo.<br />
ca (or www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80) for details and times.<br />
The White Ribbon Campaign begins November 29. Sign a poster and wear a white ribbon to<br />
show your support for “Men against Violence<br />
against Women.” The week-long<br />
UWO graduate<br />
campaign leads up to the National<br />
Bob Blumer broke the<br />
Day for the Elimination <strong>of</strong> Violence<br />
Guinness world record in<br />
against Women on December 6.<br />
2010 for pizza making by<br />
making 168 pies in an hour.<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
November 2010<br />
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December 2010<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
Montreal Massacre Memorial<br />
World Aids Day<br />
Last day to receive admission<br />
applications: Dentistry for 2011.<br />
Last day to receive admission<br />
applications, transcripts, and<br />
supporting documentation:<br />
Education for 2011<br />
Referencing your Paper *<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
Mid-year examination period<br />
WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN<br />
Writing Essay Exams *<br />
Undergraduate classes end<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
Campus Rec: Intramural Sports<br />
and Program Early Registration,<br />
Performance Bonds for Fall<br />
2010 Available Study Day<br />
Mid-year<br />
examination<br />
period<br />
Senate Meeting vv<br />
Mid-year examination period<br />
(December 10 - 21)<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
Mid-year examination period<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Residences close at noon for<br />
the holiday period<br />
First Term ends for all Programs<br />
except Dentistry, Education, Law<br />
and Medicine<br />
WSS – <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
What to do in December<br />
Christmas Day<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Closed for Holidays<br />
(December 25 - January 2)<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
december 2010<br />
<strong>Western</strong> grad Kevin Newman was the<br />
Global National news anchor from<br />
when the show debuted in Sept<br />
2001 until August 2010.<br />
Classes end on December 8.<br />
Mid-year examination period begins December 10.<br />
Check your alarm clock and confirm the times for your exams by<br />
looking at your personal exam schedule under the myPresent<br />
section in your Student Services account at <strong>student</strong>services.<br />
uwo.ca.<br />
Sick and need to miss an exam? Consult your instructor and<br />
seek advice from your <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor prior to the exam<br />
date.<br />
Studying is different for everyone. Some need to write down<br />
notes repeatedly for maximum test scores; others work better<br />
through oral communication with friends. Find what works for<br />
you and make a schedule ahead <strong>of</strong> time in order to relieve stress<br />
during this time.<br />
Applying to Dentistry or Education for 2011? Admission<br />
applications, transcripts, and supporting documentation are due<br />
December 1. Visit www.schulich.uwo.ca/Dentistry or www.<br />
edu.uwo.ca for all the details you will need.<br />
Prepared to go home or away for the holidays? Exams end<br />
on December 21, so don’t forget to lock your doors and enjoy the<br />
holidays.<br />
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January 2011<br />
1<br />
January 2011<br />
New Year’s Day<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
Imaginus Poster Sale (UCC)<br />
Online Add/Drop<br />
MPT Application Deadline<br />
(Physical Therapy)<br />
Move back into Residence<br />
at noon<br />
2011/2012<br />
<strong>Academic</strong><br />
<strong>Calendar</strong> posted<br />
online<br />
30 31<br />
Classes resume<br />
Second installment and second<br />
term Tuition Fees are due<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
Last day to<br />
23 receive admission 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
applications: Business<br />
Administration<br />
Deadline to apply for relief<br />
against a final grade in a first<br />
term course<br />
USC Elections: Nominations close at 4pm<br />
(USC positions and Senate at Large)– All<br />
Candidate’s Meeting<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
CAREER WEEK Begins<br />
(Jan. 31 - Feb. 4)<br />
Paper Add/Drop<br />
What to do in January<br />
Classes resume on January 9, 2012.<br />
The last day to add a second term half course or full<br />
course is January 17.<br />
OSAP January pick-up, January 4-7, and 10-13, 2011:<br />
9:00am-4:00pm, January 14, 2011: 9:00am-12:00pm<br />
(times and location are subject to change). After these<br />
dates, pick-up moves to the <strong>Western</strong> Student Services<br />
Building. Check registrar.uwo.ca for more details.<br />
How were your grades last term? First term grades are<br />
released online. To check them visit <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca.<br />
Start to think about Intent to Register for next year. What<br />
program do you want to be in?<br />
Applying to Graduate School for 2011? Most<br />
admission applications are due in January and February.<br />
Visit www.grad.uwo.ca.<br />
Don’t forget your ticket to Charity Ball on January 29.<br />
Charity Ball has been in existence for over 25 years. Visit<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball for ticket information.<br />
Want to Graduate in February, and have completed al<br />
your requirements? don’t forget to apply by Jan 24.<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
half course, or a second-term<br />
full course<br />
Counterculture<br />
Awareness &<br />
Anti-fashion<br />
Show<br />
OSAP Loan Release (pick-up)<br />
Campus Rec: Intramural and<br />
Aquatics Registration Closes<br />
OSAP Loan Release (pick-up)<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
USC Elections – Nominations<br />
Open – Pick up your application<br />
in the USC Office (Room 340<br />
UCC) or at www.voteusc.ca<br />
vv Board <strong>of</strong> Governors Meeting<br />
USC Elections – Nominations<br />
close for BOG and Senate<br />
at 4pm<br />
UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre<br />
WSS – <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
first quarter (S) course (Kin).<br />
Last day to drop a second-term<br />
first quarter (S) course (Kin)<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
Campus Rec: January 31 is the<br />
last day to pick up performance<br />
bonds for Fall league.<br />
Deadline for Diploma and<br />
Certificate Programs in<br />
Continuing Studies at <strong>Western</strong><br />
(Accounting, Marketing, and<br />
Public Relations)<br />
Last day to receive applications<br />
for graduation at In Absentia<br />
February Convocation (actual<br />
deadline: February 24).<br />
Charity Ball: <strong>Western</strong>’s Formal<br />
Affair!<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
Sarah Richardson<br />
<strong>of</strong> HGTV’s ‘Sarah’s<br />
House’ graduated<br />
from <strong>Western</strong> in<br />
‘93 with a BA Visual<br />
Arts.<br />
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February 2011<br />
Black History Month<br />
USC Elections – Campaign<br />
Kick-Off!<br />
Last day to receive admission<br />
applications: Social Work<br />
(King’s).<br />
2011 Summer <strong>Calendar</strong> posted<br />
online<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
CAREER WEEK<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
USC Elections<br />
VOTE today! www.voteusc.ca<br />
All-Campus Job Fair, at the<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation<br />
Centre<br />
February 2011<br />
First day <strong>of</strong> second-term second<br />
quarter (T) course (Kin)<br />
Last day to drop a second term<br />
half course, or a second term full<br />
course without academic penalty<br />
Application deadline for <strong>Western</strong> -<br />
Fanshawe Collaborative Nursing<br />
USC Elections – Results shown<br />
in the UCC Atrium<br />
MULTICULTURAL WEEK<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
second quarter (T) course (Kin).<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
USC Meeting v 15<br />
Reading Week<br />
Family Day<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
27 28<br />
In Absentia<br />
February Convocation<br />
T2202As for 2010 wlll be<br />
available online by this date<br />
at www.registrar.uwo.ca/<br />
index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
tax-receipts<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Libraries <strong>of</strong>ten get filled up fast during crunch<br />
times, make sure to take advantage <strong>of</strong> all the<br />
different libraries across campus. www.lib.uwo.<br />
ca<br />
February 15 is the last day to drop a secondterm<br />
half course, or a second-term full course<br />
without academic penalty.<br />
Picking a major? Majorly Confused? Looking<br />
for someone to talk to about your degree?<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counsellors are great resources for<br />
talking about your Intent to Register (due March<br />
31). <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellors can be found in your<br />
faculty building or affiliated university college. See<br />
Important Contacts section in this guide, or see<br />
your Department.<br />
Time to sit back, relax, and crack the spine on<br />
your favourite school textbook. Reading Week,<br />
February 20-24, gives your tired heads a break<br />
from class and a chance to catch up on work.<br />
Whether you’re moving out <strong>of</strong> residence or just<br />
looking for a new place to live, February is a good<br />
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UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
What to do in February<br />
time to start looking for accommodations for<br />
next year.<br />
Interested in volunteering locally or abroad during<br />
Reading Week in February? Hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
from all faculties have travelled to places like<br />
Louisiana, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica<br />
and Winnipeg, to engage in community projects.<br />
Applications for the Alternative Spring Break<br />
program are due October 18 and 25, 2010, and<br />
can be submitted online at asb.uwo.ca<br />
February 14 kicks <strong>of</strong>f <strong>Western</strong>’s Multicultural<br />
Awareness Week. Enjoy Canada’s cultural<br />
kaleidoscope by learning about other traditions<br />
while celebrating your own.<br />
David Johnston,<br />
former <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
Law Dean (1974-79),<br />
has been selected as Canada’s next Governor<br />
General. He begins his appointment in<br />
September 2010!<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide
March 2011<br />
Application deadline for<br />
Compressed Time-Frame<br />
B.Sc.N.Program<br />
Application deadline for Primary<br />
Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate<br />
Program<br />
Deadline to apply for Diploma<br />
and Certificate Programs in<br />
Continuing Studies at <strong>Western</strong><br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
MClSc Application Deadline<br />
(Physical Therapy)<br />
Vagina Monologues<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS<br />
Vagina Monologues<br />
Founders Day (<strong>Western</strong>)<br />
First day for web registration for<br />
Summer Evening and Spring/<br />
Summer Distance Studies<br />
International Women’s Day (UCC)<br />
Last day to drop a second-term<br />
second quarter (T) course without<br />
academic penalty (Kin)<br />
First day for web registration for<br />
Intersession<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
First day for web registration for<br />
Summer Day.<br />
Last day to apply to graduate at<br />
Spring Convocation.<br />
free income tax clinic<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
free income tax clinic<br />
Senate Meeting vv<br />
USC Council Meeting Council<br />
Chambers — time TBA<br />
March 2011<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Earth Day<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
Relay For Life<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
USC Meeting v Last day for Intent to Register<br />
USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre<br />
What to do in March<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
It’s that time! Mid-terms are here once again. If the stress<br />
becomes too overwhelming, find comfort in the array <strong>of</strong><br />
psychological services that <strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers: www.sdc.<br />
uwo.ca/psych/index.html?individual_counselling<br />
Keynote speakers discussing contemporary challenges<br />
facing women today congregate at UWO to celebrate<br />
International Women’s Day on March 8.<br />
Getting ready for second year can seem daunting: review<br />
the on-line ‘Getting Ready for Second Year!’ information<br />
at success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/first-year-programs/<br />
getting-ready-for-second-year/<br />
March is a great time to get a head start looking for<br />
summer jobs. Check out the Student Success Centre at<br />
career.uwo.ca website for employment opportunities both<br />
local and abroad.<br />
Summer registration begins for those who wish to take<br />
summer courses. Don’t forget you must ‘term activate’ 72<br />
hours prior to registering. <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
OSAP Summer Supplemental Application forms are<br />
available this month.<br />
Planning to graduate in June? Make sure to apply by the<br />
March 15 deadline.<br />
Check your exam schedule at www.registrar.uwo.<br />
ca/index.cfm/examinations/examschedule/<br />
Kevin O’Leary, <strong>of</strong> Dragons’<br />
Den (CBC) and Shark Tank<br />
(ABC), graduated from<br />
<strong>Western</strong> with an MBA in<br />
1980.<br />
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April 2011<br />
1 2<br />
April Fool’s Day!<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
Campus Rec:<br />
Performance Bonds for<br />
Winter 2010/2011 Available<br />
USC Meeting v<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD<br />
Last day <strong>of</strong> class<br />
Study Day<br />
Last Lecture, www.alumni.uwo.ca/<br />
getinvolved/<strong>student</strong>s/lastlecture.html<br />
Study Day<br />
Final Examination Period<br />
(April 10-30)<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
Campus Rec: Last day to pick<br />
up Performance Bonds for<br />
Super and Winter Leagues<br />
Easter Sunday<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Passover<br />
Passover<br />
FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD<br />
USC – <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
vv Board <strong>of</strong> Governors Meeting<br />
What to do in April<br />
World Earth Day<br />
Good Friday<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
Second term ends for all<br />
Faculties except Dentistry,<br />
Education, Law, and Medicine<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
April 2011<br />
Happy Easter! Book your train tickets<br />
early at TravelCUTS and your bus tickets<br />
early at InfoSource, as space fills up<br />
quickly. Enjoy the time with your family and<br />
friends, or use it to start studying for finals.<br />
Final Exams run April 14-30. Make sure<br />
to check out <strong>Western</strong>’s libraries’ extended<br />
hours, as well as the shuttle service that<br />
runs until 2am.<br />
Planning on taking a course during<br />
intersession, summer evening,<br />
distance or summer day?<br />
Register now.<br />
Looking for a last-minute summer job?<br />
Visit careercentral.uwo.ca for postings.<br />
Planning to pay your fees next year using<br />
OSAP? Then remember, you must apply<br />
for OSAP by June 30.<br />
Distance Studies courses are <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
in the summer to those <strong>student</strong>s who<br />
are able to write at the approved exam<br />
centres.<br />
Check your grades and report<br />
comments at <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca.<br />
Former UWO Wide<br />
Receiver Tyrone Williams<br />
is the only football player in<br />
history to win a Vanier Cup<br />
ring, a Grey cup ring, and a<br />
Super Bowl Ring.<br />
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May 2011<br />
May 2011<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
Last day to withdraw an<br />
application for graduation at<br />
Spring Convocation<br />
Move out <strong>of</strong> Residence at Noon<br />
Last day for <strong>student</strong>s on<br />
exchange or a letter <strong>of</strong><br />
permission to submit transcripts<br />
for graduation at Spring<br />
Convocation<br />
8 9 10 11 12 vv Senate Meeting 13 14<br />
Summer Evening and Spring/<br />
Summer Distance Studies<br />
courses begin<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
Last day to drop a first-term half<br />
course, or a first-term first quarter (Q)<br />
course in Summer Evening without<br />
academic penalty<br />
Tuition Fees due for Summer<br />
Courses<br />
Intersession courses begin<br />
Trois-Pistoles courses begin<br />
Last day to add or drop a course at<br />
Trois-Pistoles Intersession<br />
Last day to add a full course, a<br />
first-term half course, a firstterm<br />
first quarter (Q) course, and a<br />
full year half-course in Summer<br />
Evening<br />
Last day to add a Spring/<br />
Summer Distance Studies course<br />
Last day to add a full course,<br />
or a 6-week half course, a firstterm<br />
first quarter (Q) course, or a<br />
Last day to drop a 3-week<br />
firstterm half course in Intersession full year half course in Intersession<br />
without academic penalty Doctor <strong>of</strong> Medicine Convocation<br />
Last day for web registration for<br />
Summer Evening and Spring/<br />
Summer Distance Studies<br />
courses<br />
Last day for web registration for<br />
Intersession courses<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
Hong Kong Convocation<br />
Victoria Day<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
29 30 31<br />
Last day to drop a full course,<br />
or a 6-week half course, a<br />
first-term, first quarter (Q)<br />
course, or a full-year half<br />
course in Intersession without<br />
academic penalty<br />
June 2011<br />
June 2011<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
Second-term half courses in<br />
Intersession begin<br />
Last day to drop a full course or<br />
full-year half course in Summer<br />
Evening or Spring/Summer<br />
Distance Studies without<br />
academic penalty<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
half course in Intersession<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
SPRING CONVOCATION<br />
Reception to follow ceremony<br />
Last day to drop a second-term<br />
half course in Intersession without<br />
academic penalty<br />
2011/2012 Part-Time Fall/<br />
Winter <strong>Calendar</strong> posted online<br />
vv Senate Meeting<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
Second term half courses in<br />
Summer Evening begin.<br />
1st year Registration appointments<br />
begin for 2011-2012 Fall/<br />
Winter Term<br />
Examinations: Intersession<br />
vv Board <strong>of</strong> Governors Meeting<br />
Deadline to apply for relief<br />
26 27 28 29 against a final grade in a 30<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
4th year Registration<br />
appointments begin for<br />
2011-2012 Fall/Winter Term<br />
second-term or a full-year<br />
Fall/Winter 2010/11 course<br />
Deadline to apply for relief against<br />
a program eligibility decision<br />
If you wish to pay your tuition fees<br />
with your OSAP loan you MUST<br />
apply for OSAP by June 30<br />
UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre GH – Great Hall SH – Somerville House WCCS – <strong>Western</strong> Centre for Continuing<br />
** If date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline will be extended to the next working day Studies<br />
Trois-Pistoles Intersession ends<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
half course in Summer Evening<br />
Intersession courses end<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
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Deadline<br />
to apply for<br />
relief against<br />
a final grade in an<br />
Intersession course<br />
31<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Education Registration<br />
start<br />
1 2<br />
3 Summer Day Term begins. 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
Last day to drop a second term<br />
half course, or a second-term,<br />
first quarter (S) course, in<br />
Summer Evening without<br />
academic penalty<br />
3rd year Registration<br />
appointments begin***<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
Trois-Pistoles Summer<br />
Day Term begins<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
Second-term half courses in<br />
Summer Day begin.<br />
Canada Day<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
Last day for web registration for<br />
Summer Day courses<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Civic Holiday<br />
(<strong>Western</strong> Holiday)<br />
July 2011<br />
Last day to add a full course, a<br />
first-term half course (3-week<br />
or 6-week), or a full-year half<br />
course in Summer Day<br />
Last day to add a second-term<br />
half course in Summer Day<br />
Course priorities are lifted<br />
Last day to add or drop a course<br />
at Trois-Pistoles Summer Day<br />
Last day to drop a full course, or<br />
a 6-week half course, or a fullyear<br />
half course in Summer Day<br />
without academic penalty<br />
Last day to drop a 3-week firstterm<br />
half course in Summer Day<br />
without academic penalty<br />
Last day to drop a second-term<br />
half course in Summer Day<br />
without academic penalty<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
Tuition fees for first year<br />
<strong>student</strong>s are due<br />
Examinations: Summer Evening<br />
2nd year Registration<br />
appointments begin<br />
August 2011<br />
Examinations: Spring/Summer<br />
Distance Studies<br />
Summer Evening and<br />
Spring/Summer Distance<br />
Studies Terms end<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
July 2011 August 2011<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong> Events<br />
begin<br />
Trois-Pistoles Summer<br />
Day courses end.<br />
Summer Day courses end.<br />
Last day for web registration for<br />
2011-12 Fall/Winter term<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
Tuition fees for upper<br />
year <strong>student</strong>s are due<br />
Examinations: Summer Day<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
Extended Web registration<br />
begins<br />
Dates are subject to change. For more information about<br />
sessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
Pick-up your new Student<br />
Guide for 2011/2012.<br />
Deadline to apply for relief<br />
against a final grade in a<br />
Summer Evening course<br />
Please note that for<br />
September 2011<br />
classes will start on<br />
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011<br />
UCC – <strong>University</strong> Community Centre GH – Great Hall SH – Somerville House WCCS – <strong>Western</strong> Centre for Continuing<br />
Studies<br />
*All workshops held in WSS Room 3134 from 1:30-2:30 pm<br />
v See Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide<br />
vv See Leadership section in this guide<br />
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<strong>Academic</strong> Information<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Appeals,<br />
Undergraduate Student<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Senate has delegated to each<br />
Dean the right to waive any academic regulation.<br />
The Deans’ rulings in academic matters are final<br />
unless overturned or modified on appeal to the<br />
Senate Review Board <strong>Academic</strong> (SRBA). SRBA<br />
is the final body to which <strong>student</strong>s may appeal<br />
certain rulings <strong>of</strong> Deans in academic matters, and<br />
its decisions are final.<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
The <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> contains information<br />
about the academic requirements <strong>of</strong> your<br />
program, course descriptions, other academic<br />
information, and more. General regulations<br />
for Arts, Science and Social Science programs<br />
appear in the Programs and Progression sections.<br />
Regulations for other programs appear in<br />
the appropriate sections. You may access the<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> online at the address above.<br />
The 2012 <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> will be available<br />
online in February 2012.<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling<br />
See Program & <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling in this<br />
section.<br />
Breadth Requirements<br />
for Bachelor Degrees<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg81.<br />
html<br />
At least 1.0 course must be chosen<br />
from each <strong>of</strong> the three categories A, B,<br />
and C. Two <strong>of</strong> Categories A, B, and C<br />
are required in first year. Any outstanding<br />
breadth requirement not completed in first<br />
year must be completed prior to graduation. For<br />
the courses <strong>of</strong>fered in each category, please visit<br />
the website above.<br />
Breadth Requirements for First<br />
Year<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg81.html<br />
First-Year Program<br />
Students in first-year programs must choose<br />
courses numbered 1000-1999. The 5.0 courses<br />
must include at least four different subjects<br />
with no more than 2.0 courses in one subject.<br />
Students are encouraged to take an essay course<br />
in first year. 1.0 course from two <strong>of</strong> Categories<br />
A, B, and C must be included in first year.<br />
Grades reviewed for<br />
Fall program<br />
eligibility (May)<br />
Final Schedule<br />
on Registrar’s<br />
Website (March)<br />
Distance Studies<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/distance<br />
Distance Studies occurs when learners are<br />
separated from the instructor and classmates,<br />
whether across the hall or across the province.<br />
Unlike the courses <strong>of</strong> the past that depended<br />
entirely on written communication through<br />
the mail, today’s distance courses may include<br />
multimedia materials and take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> web-based communication technologies.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Distance Studies will let you pursue<br />
university studies if you cannot attend regular<br />
classes. Check out the Part-Time <strong>Calendar</strong> to<br />
see which courses <strong>of</strong>fer distance options. The<br />
website also gives a more detailed description<br />
<strong>of</strong> Distance Studies programs, as well as<br />
information on how to apply.<br />
Grades<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Summer Exam<br />
Period<br />
(June - August)<br />
Third Term: May - August<br />
Adjudication<br />
April<br />
Final<br />
Exam<br />
Period<br />
Summer<br />
Course<br />
Registration<br />
(March - July)<br />
Fall Course<br />
Registration<br />
Online (June -<br />
August)<br />
Course<br />
Drop<br />
Deadline<br />
Second term<br />
half course:<br />
(February)<br />
September<br />
Add/Drop<br />
Online & Paper<br />
Submission<br />
Centres<br />
<strong>of</strong> Information:<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling<br />
Department Advisors<br />
Intent<br />
to<br />
Register<br />
Course Drop<br />
Deadlines<br />
First term half<br />
course: Oct. 15<br />
Full Course:<br />
Nov. 30<br />
Program<br />
requests for Fall<br />
Registration<br />
(February)<br />
January<br />
Add/Drop<br />
Grade Appeals and Other<br />
Requests for Relief<br />
Final Schedule on<br />
Registrar’s<br />
website<br />
(November)<br />
Second Term: January - April<br />
First Term: September - December<br />
Online & Paper<br />
Submission<br />
December<br />
Exam Period<br />
Program<br />
Planning<br />
“What’s Your<br />
Program”<br />
Faculty & Dept. Info<br />
Sessions (Jan. - Feb.)<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Ombudsperson<br />
Phone: 519-661-3573<br />
Email: ombuds@uwo.ca<br />
www.uwo.ca/ombuds/appeals/appeals.html<br />
www.uwo.ca/ombuds/<strong>student</strong>/<strong>student</strong>.html<br />
These are the procedures for appealing marks<br />
and other decisions related to individual courses,<br />
for example:<br />
• requests for extensions <strong>of</strong> deadlines for<br />
the submission <strong>of</strong> work<br />
• waiver <strong>of</strong> progression requirements<br />
• accuracy <strong>of</strong> grades on examinations or<br />
assignments<br />
• requests for make-ups or special exams<br />
• requests to have a particular grade<br />
reweighted on compassionate grounds<br />
• appeals against the conclusion that<br />
cheating or plagiarism took place<br />
• appeals against the sanction or penalty for<br />
cheating or plagiarism<br />
If you are considering an appeal <strong>of</strong> any kind,<br />
you should read “<strong>Academic</strong> Rights and Responsibilities”<br />
and other relevant policies and procedures<br />
in the <strong>Calendar</strong>,<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg111.<br />
html. The Handbook <strong>of</strong> <strong>Academic</strong> and Scholarship<br />
Policy www.uwo.ca/univsec/ is also useful.<br />
Graduate <strong>student</strong>s should visit grad.uwo.ca. In<br />
addition, many programs and departments have<br />
program-specific rules and procedures. Be sure<br />
to ask for a copy.<br />
For more information contact the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Ombudsperson or visit www.uwo.ca/<br />
ombuds/<br />
Graduation<br />
See the Graduation section in this guide.<br />
Mature Students<br />
Phone: 519-661-3898<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-<strong>student</strong>s/<br />
Personal Timetables<br />
Phone: 519- 661-2100<br />
Personal timetables can be found at<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca once you have<br />
added courses. Degree modules and<br />
timetables can be found at the link above.<br />
Program & <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Counselling<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.uwo.ca<br />
For a list <strong>of</strong> Faculty <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Counselling Offices please see the<br />
Important Contacts section in this guide.<br />
During the course <strong>of</strong> your university career,<br />
there are a number <strong>of</strong> reasons why you may want<br />
or need to see an academic counsellor:<br />
• To discuss course changes, withdrawals,<br />
special permissions, and appeal procedures<br />
• To pose questions about modules/<br />
programs, degree requirements, and/or<br />
university regulations<br />
• To seek accommodation when<br />
circumstances beyond your control<br />
affect your academic performance<br />
(e.g., illness, bereavement, personal<br />
problems, or other extenuating<br />
circumstances)<br />
• To process requests for Letters <strong>of</strong><br />
Permission (i.e., taking courses at<br />
another university)<br />
• To have transfer credits from an<br />
academic exchange program approved<br />
continued…<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Information<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
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academic information<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Information<br />
Registration<br />
Helpline: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/courseenrollment/web-registration/<br />
How to access your appointment date:<br />
You will be e-mailed in June/July when your<br />
course registration appointment start time<br />
is available for Fall/Winter studies. For<br />
details on your appointment start time sign<br />
into your Student Center and click on the<br />
box on the right entitled Enrollment Dates.<br />
You will be able to add courses through<br />
the Student Center beginning on your<br />
assigned date and time until the end <strong>of</strong> web<br />
registration. The last day for web registration<br />
is in early August (see dates section).<br />
To view your Fall/Winter Program/Module<br />
login to <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca and view “<strong>Academic</strong>s<br />
Section.”<br />
SAGE<br />
See the Services to Help You Succeed section in<br />
this guide.<br />
Senior Citizens Bursary<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg55.html<br />
Canadian citizens or permanent residents,<br />
living in <strong>Ontario</strong> who are 60 years <strong>of</strong> age or<br />
older or who will reach the age <strong>of</strong> 60 during<br />
the month that their classes commence, and<br />
who are <strong>of</strong>fered admission to, and register<br />
in Senate-approved courses or programs in<br />
an undergraduate faculty or in the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies as a fulltime<br />
or part-time <strong>student</strong> for credit or audit,<br />
may be eligible for a bursary subject to the<br />
following conditions:<br />
1. applicants must present pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> age;<br />
2. applicants wishing to seek admission to a<br />
first year program in one <strong>of</strong> the Faculties<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arts and Humanities, Science or Social<br />
Science will be required to complete only<br />
a formal admission application;<br />
3. applicants seeking admission to other<br />
undergraduate faculties must complete<br />
an application for admission and may<br />
be required to provide additional<br />
documentation;<br />
4. applicants seeking admission to the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Graduate and Postdoctoral<br />
Studies must complete an application<br />
for admission and complete all<br />
documentation required by that Faculty;<br />
5. applicants seeking credit for previous<br />
university work must provide such<br />
documentation as required by the<br />
Admissions Office.<br />
6. declared financial need.<br />
7. maximum value <strong>of</strong> $6,300 per Fall/<br />
Winter term for undergrad <strong>student</strong>s and<br />
$3,500 per term for grad <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
8. Tenable at main campus only.<br />
Note 1: Admission to limited enrollment<br />
courses and programs is competitive. No<br />
assurance can be given to senior citizens that<br />
they will be granted a place in such courses or<br />
programs.<br />
For more information, please see the website<br />
above.<br />
Structure <strong>of</strong> the Degree<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg79.html<br />
The Modules<br />
There are four possible modules <strong>of</strong> study which<br />
may be entered after First Year:<br />
• Honors Specialization (9.0 or more<br />
specified courses)<br />
• Specialization (9.0 or more specified<br />
courses)<br />
• Major (6.0 -7.0 specified courses)<br />
• Minor (4.0 -5.0 specified courses)<br />
Note: Not all departments <strong>of</strong>fer all these<br />
Modules.<br />
The modular degree structure affords the<br />
opportunity to combine various subjects<br />
from different Departments and Faculties.<br />
The modules taken must fit within these<br />
degree structures. Departments, Schools,<br />
Faculties and Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
may <strong>of</strong>fer some or all <strong>of</strong> the above modules.<br />
See Faculty and Department listings for<br />
details. Combinations other than those listed<br />
below have not been approved; consequently,<br />
they may not be taken. Enrollment in some<br />
modules may be limited.<br />
These Modules may be combined in<br />
three different degrees:<br />
1) The Honors Bachelor Degree (Four<br />
Year) - (20.0 courses)<br />
15.0 courses after first year, including<br />
Admission<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> courses<br />
Part Time<br />
Enrollment may be limited; apply well before<br />
the deadlines<br />
3.0 courses or fewer at one time (all <strong>student</strong>s<br />
registered in spring/summer courses are<br />
considered part-time <strong>student</strong>s)<br />
at least an Honors Specialization or a<br />
Double Major as follows:<br />
• Honors Specialization (9.0 or more<br />
courses) This may be combined with a<br />
Major or a Minor or option(s)<br />
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0<br />
- 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0) This<br />
combination requires two Major<br />
Modules.<br />
2) The Bachelor Degree (Four Year) -<br />
(20.0 courses)<br />
15.0 courses after first year, including at<br />
least a Specialization module or a Major<br />
Module as follows:<br />
• Specialization (9.0 or more courses)<br />
This may be combined with a Major or a<br />
Minor or option(s)<br />
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0 -<br />
7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0)<br />
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus Minor(s) or<br />
option(s)<br />
3) The Bachelor Degree (Three Year) -<br />
(15.0 courses)<br />
10.0 courses after first year, including at<br />
least a Major Module or a Double Minor<br />
as follows:<br />
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s)<br />
• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Minor or<br />
Option(s)<br />
• Minor (4.0 - 5.0) plus a Minor (4.0<br />
- 5.0) plus option(s) (2.0 - 0)This<br />
combination requires two Minors.<br />
Undergraduate Programs<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at <strong>Western</strong><br />
For a comprehensive list, see www.welcome.<br />
uwo.ca/preview/documents/vb_inside.pdf<br />
or www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
What is the Difference between<br />
Part-Time and Full-Time Status at <strong>Western</strong>?<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-<strong>student</strong>s/registered-at-<strong>Western</strong>/part-time-vs-full-time<br />
Full Time<br />
Limited enrollment for first-year entry on a full-time<br />
basis; apply well before the deadlines; a “mature<br />
applicant supplementary form” will be required by<br />
those being considered as mature applicants for<br />
full-time study<br />
3.5 to 5.0 full course equivalents during<br />
September to April. 5.0 is the standard<br />
full-course load<br />
Tuition fees Charged per half or full course equivalent Full-time fees apply<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Student Assistance Eligible for consideration if taking 3.0 courses Eligible for consideration<br />
Program (OSAP)<br />
in each <strong>of</strong> the fall AND winter terms<br />
London Transit Commission Not available<br />
Included in fees; mandatory<br />
Bus Pass<br />
Supplementary Health<br />
Not available<br />
Mandatory unless <strong>student</strong> is covered under an<br />
Insurance through the <strong>University</strong><br />
equivalent extended benefit health care plan (in<br />
Students’ Council<br />
addition to your standard provincial coverage)<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/health/<br />
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Campus Events<br />
This is not an inclusive list <strong>of</strong> events. Other events<br />
are scheduled on campus.<br />
Big Purple Couch<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/bigpurplecouch<br />
The Big Purple Couch is a live talk show<br />
filmed bi-weekly in the first semester and<br />
weekly in the second semester, for the<br />
first time this year. Broadcasting on Radio<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, and Rogers Television London,<br />
BPC brings you the latest in news and<br />
entertainment around campus.<br />
Career Fair<br />
See Career and Employment section.<br />
Charity Ball, USC<br />
(January 29, 2012)<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball<br />
Charity Ball has been in existence for over<br />
25 years and is a longstanding tradition at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>. Many <strong>student</strong>s treat this event as<br />
their university “prom” where they go all out<br />
and celebrate their time at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Clubs Week, USC<br />
(September 20-24, 2011)<br />
During Clubs Week the atrium <strong>of</strong> the<br />
UCC transforms itself into a gathering <strong>of</strong><br />
clubs to get involved in. Check out one <strong>of</strong><br />
the many booths for something that captures<br />
your interest.<br />
EnviroWeek, USC<br />
(October 18-22, 2011)<br />
Email: usc.environment@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern<br />
Enviroweek sees a wide assortment <strong>of</strong><br />
activities (primarily in and around the UCC)<br />
ranging from the simple advertisement <strong>of</strong> our<br />
club’s activities, to elaborate and eye catching<br />
public displays encouraging environmental<br />
consciousness, and public presentations.<br />
For more programs by Enviro<strong>Western</strong>, see<br />
the Green Initiatives section.<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> the Arts, USC<br />
Email: usc.foa@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/foa/<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s festival <strong>of</strong> the arts showcases<br />
<strong>student</strong>’s visual, audio and textile works.<br />
There are plenty <strong>of</strong> ways to get involved by<br />
submitting your <strong>student</strong> films, photography<br />
and works <strong>of</strong> art or by simply volunteering<br />
your time. Held beginning <strong>of</strong> March in the<br />
UCC atrium. Admission is free to <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Founder’s Day<br />
(March 7, 2012)<br />
alumni.uwo.ca/connect/foundersday.html<br />
Founder’s Day is celebrated annually<br />
on March 7th. It is a time for the <strong>Western</strong><br />
community to remember the contributions<br />
<strong>of</strong> its founders and celebrate the<br />
accomplishments <strong>of</strong> our <strong>student</strong>s, staff,<br />
faculty and alumni.<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
School Fair<br />
See Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs section.<br />
Homecoming<br />
(September 30, October 1-3, 2011)<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Reunion Coordinator:<br />
519-661-2111 ext. 85739<br />
Email: reunions@uwo.ca<br />
Come out and enjoy the Homecoming Parade<br />
and football game on October 2.<br />
Last Lecture<br />
(April 8, 2012)<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Last Lecture is an elegant evening cocktail<br />
social hosted by The Alumni Association<br />
for all members <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2011. Enjoy<br />
the familiar tunes <strong>of</strong> Rick McGhie with a<br />
prominent alumnus keynote.<br />
McIntosh Gallery<br />
www.mcintoshgallery.ca<br />
Exhibitions, educational programs<br />
and special events provide a platform for<br />
engagement with visual art and artists. The<br />
Curatorial Study Centre includes documents,<br />
publications and the McIntosh Gallery’s<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> over 3,500 works <strong>of</strong> Canadian<br />
and international art.<br />
Musical Performances<br />
Special Events <strong>Calendar</strong>: www.music.uwo.ca/<br />
events/specialEvents.html<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong> :<br />
See the Volunteer and Clubs section in this guide.<br />
PrideWeek<br />
(October 11-15, 2011)<br />
www.pridewestern.ca<br />
PrideWeek is a campus-wide event<br />
where <strong>student</strong>s can show support for the<br />
LGBTQ2 community, learn about oncampus<br />
resources, and become more aware<br />
<strong>of</strong> queer issues. PrideWeek is organized by<br />
Pride<strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Theatre <strong>Western</strong>, USC<br />
www.theatrewestern.ca<br />
Theatre <strong>Western</strong> is a <strong>student</strong>-run<br />
production company supported by<br />
the <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Theatre<br />
<strong>Western</strong> produces shows <strong>of</strong> the highest<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional quality, including full length<br />
musical and non-musical dramatic<br />
productions as well as <strong>student</strong>-written<br />
one-act plays. Theatre <strong>Western</strong> provides<br />
opportunities for all <strong>student</strong>s to become<br />
involved as playwrights, directors, stage<br />
managers, backstage crew or performers.<br />
At a university with so many talented<br />
individuals, Theatre <strong>Western</strong> showcases<br />
<strong>student</strong> talent on stages around campus and<br />
within the London community.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Earth Day<br />
(March 22, 2012)<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong>.ca<br />
A day <strong>of</strong> environmental awareness and<br />
celebration, organized a month early so<br />
that exams don’t get in the way! This day is<br />
organized by envirowestern.<br />
White Ribbon Campaign<br />
(November 29-December 3, 2011)<br />
White Ribbon is an annual international<br />
campaign <strong>of</strong> men working to end violence<br />
against women. <strong>Western</strong>’s campaign<br />
is organized by the White Ribbon<br />
Commissioner (usc.white.ribbon@uwo.<br />
ca) and includes the Montreal Massacre<br />
remembrance ceremony taking place in the<br />
UCC atrium on December 6th.<br />
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Careers & Employment<br />
careers & Employment<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s CareerCentral<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
Careers at <strong>Western</strong><br />
www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca<br />
Careers in Federal Public Service<br />
jobs-emplois.gc.ca<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Public Service Careers<br />
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca<br />
City <strong>of</strong> London Jobs<br />
www.london.ca<br />
Service Canada Job Bank<br />
www.jobbank.gc.ca<br />
Social Science Career Services<br />
ssc.uwo.ca/careers<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong> for Students<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Involvement with Alumni <strong>Western</strong> begins<br />
in first year. There are several dynamic<br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fered to <strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong><br />
including Backpack 2 Briefcase, Off to<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, Six Degrees and Last Lecture.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Alumni Association is run by an<br />
elected volunteer board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> Alumni.<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong> keeps you connected with<br />
<strong>Western</strong> through publications such as the<br />
Young Alumni Magazine and invitations to<br />
events around the globe.<br />
Backpack 2 Briefcase<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Backpack 2 Briefcase is a national<br />
award winning event series designed to<br />
support <strong>student</strong>s, in all years and across all<br />
faculties, to make the transition to a young<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional. Events in recent years have<br />
included dining etiquette, speed networking,<br />
leadership, keynote speakers and social<br />
networking receptions focused on connecting<br />
<strong>student</strong>s with alumni.<br />
Career Fair<br />
(September 30, 2011)<br />
www.success.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation<br />
Centre; Thurs, Sept 30, 2011<br />
11:00am-4:00pm<br />
The Career Fair is an<br />
opportunity for New Graduates<br />
and Alumni to connect with<br />
employers from a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
companies looking to hire for full<br />
time employment. For more information,<br />
including how to prepare for the Career Fair<br />
please visit: success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<br />
careers/meet-employers/preparing-forfairs/<br />
Career Week<br />
(January 31-February 4)<br />
www.success.uwo.ca<br />
Events all over campus. Register for<br />
events through CareerCentral, https://<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
Federal Student Work<br />
Experience Program (FSWEP)<br />
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/fswep.shtml<br />
This program helps match <strong>student</strong>s<br />
with federal departments and agencies<br />
for temporary jobs by maintaining a<br />
national inventory <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong>s seeking<br />
employment within the federal public<br />
service. Applications can be submitted online<br />
throughout the year. Some departments and<br />
agencies advertise closing dates for certain<br />
job postings. Students in their final year <strong>of</strong><br />
academic studies who do not intend to return<br />
to full-time studies are only eligible to work<br />
part-time until the completion <strong>of</strong> their last<br />
academic term.<br />
Graduate Students<br />
Work Study<br />
Phone: 519-661-2102<br />
grad.uwo.ca/current_<strong>student</strong>s/funding_<br />
opportunities.htm<br />
The School <strong>of</strong> Graduate and Postdoctoral<br />
Studies and the Student Financial Services<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice jointly administer the work study<br />
program. To be eligible for Graduate Work<br />
Study consideration, <strong>student</strong>s must be<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> residents, have qualified for, and<br />
taken their OSAP maximum for the current<br />
year. Decisions regarding work study<br />
eligibility will not be made until after the<br />
application deadline date. The application<br />
is located on the Graduate and Postdoctoral<br />
Studies website and must be submitted by<br />
the deadline indicated.<br />
Jobs on Campus<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
How to find part-time jobs on<br />
campus<br />
1. You can login with your UWO username<br />
and password to search the careers site for<br />
<strong>Western</strong> on-campus jobs: careercentral.<br />
uwo.ca<br />
2. You can check out the Working at<br />
<strong>Western</strong> site for full-time and part-time<br />
job opportunities:<br />
www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca.<br />
3. Work Study in this section.<br />
4. Some specific areas hiring <strong>student</strong>s on<br />
campus are:<br />
Campus Recreation<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
Various positions available opening in Feb. and Mar.<br />
Available positions: http://campusrec.uwo.ca/<br />
employment/index.htm<br />
• Email applications to the Program<br />
Coordinator specified on each job<br />
posting<br />
• For more information visit:<br />
http://campusrec.uwo.ca/<br />
employment/index.htm<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Housing and Ancillary Services<br />
Room 102 Elgin Hall London<br />
Positions available include Residence Advisor, Residence<br />
Don, <strong>Academic</strong>, Leadership Programmer, and Assistant<br />
Program Coordinator.<br />
• Applications available at:<br />
www.rezstaff.uwo.ca<br />
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The Gazette<br />
UCC Room 263<br />
Positions Available: Writing, Photography, Graphics and<br />
Web Design.<br />
Hospitality Services<br />
Various Positions available.<br />
• Email your resume and cover letter to<br />
hospitalityemployment@uwo.ca<br />
• For more information visit: www.has.<br />
uwo.ca/hospitality/employment.htm<br />
Housing Mediation Services Department<br />
Location: Elgin Hall Room 102<br />
Positions: Team Leader and Off-Campus Advisor<br />
positions.<br />
• Apply online in February for the<br />
upcoming year<br />
• For more information: www.has.uwo.<br />
ca/housing/oca or www.has.uwo.ca/<br />
housing/<strong>of</strong>fcampus<br />
Information Technology Services/<br />
Instructional Technology Resource Centre<br />
Location: Support Services Building, room 4320<br />
Positions: ITRC Student Consultants.<br />
• Advertised on the Career Centre web site<br />
at www.career.uwo.ca<br />
• Contact for additional information: itrc@<br />
uwo.ca; see also www.itrc.uwo.ca/<br />
<strong>student</strong>Consultants.html<br />
Tour Guide Employment<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
• Campus tours are <strong>of</strong>fered Monday to<br />
Friday, three times daily (some weekend<br />
tours may be required). You must be<br />
a returning <strong>student</strong> for the upcoming<br />
school year in order to be eligible to<br />
apply. Applications are due in January <strong>of</strong><br />
each year. Check the website for more<br />
details.<br />
The Spoke, USC<br />
UCC main Level<br />
Positions Available: Part-time Cashier/Cooks.<br />
• Email Application forms to uscspoke@<br />
uwo.ca<br />
• Applications can be found at www.usc.<br />
uwo.ca/spoke<br />
• For further information please call 519-<br />
661-3590<br />
The Wave, USC<br />
Cashier/Cook/Server/Doorstaff (all part time<br />
positions).<br />
• Applications can also be picked up/<br />
dropped <strong>of</strong>f at either or the Spoke/<br />
Wave<br />
The Student Success Centre:<br />
Careers<br />
CareerCentral is a<br />
valuable resource for<br />
any <strong>student</strong> who is<br />
seeking help entering the<br />
workforce.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s<br />
Internship Program<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
www.success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<br />
experience/internships/internshipprogram<br />
An internship is a 12 to 16<br />
month work term. Students<br />
are employed in settings which<br />
provide work experience<br />
directly related to their<br />
academic programs and career<br />
objectives. Faculties/programs<br />
currently participating in<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Internship Program are:<br />
Engineering, Science, Management<br />
and Organizational Studies and<br />
Geography. In certain cases, 8<br />
month terms can be arranged.<br />
Internships begin between May and<br />
September, with some limited January<br />
start dates.<br />
Working at <strong>Western</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-2194<br />
www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca<br />
At <strong>Western</strong>, our mission is to provide the<br />
best <strong>student</strong> experience among Canada’s<br />
leading research intensive universities. As<br />
one <strong>of</strong> London’s largest employers and<br />
Canada’s 3rd largest research-intensive<br />
university, The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> provides a diverse and unique<br />
environment in which more than 9,000<br />
full and part-time staff and faculty<br />
work. We encourage you to consider a<br />
career at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
We post career opportunities as they<br />
become available. To apply to a position,<br />
you will be asked to provide an active<br />
email address and details about your<br />
employment history, skills, qualifications<br />
and other information. If you have an<br />
electronic resume, you may be able to paste<br />
information into the Working at <strong>Western</strong><br />
on-line application at recruit.uwo.ca. Jobs<br />
are open to applicants for approximately one<br />
week following posting, unless otherwise<br />
indicated. Applicants are encouraged to<br />
apply online.<br />
Services<br />
website <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca under<br />
myPresent, Financial Assistance. This<br />
application includes consideration for Work<br />
Study eligibility, all Bursaries, and all Need-<br />
Based Awards <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Western</strong>. Students<br />
can submit the application once per year.<br />
Applications will be available starting in<br />
mid-August.<br />
careers & Employment<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
Reception: Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm,<br />
Wed 9:30am-4:30pm<br />
The Student Success Centre: Careers<br />
provides the information a <strong>student</strong> will<br />
need for planning their future. Offering<br />
workshops on job interviews, finding a<br />
career path, internships, part-time jobs,<br />
summer jobs, job fairs, on-line job postings<br />
from both local employers and opportunities<br />
abroad, as well as individual counselling,<br />
Work Study<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/<br />
WorkStudy.cfm<br />
Work Study, Bursaries, and Need Based<br />
Awards are three <strong>of</strong> the financial need-based<br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Western</strong>. In order to be<br />
considered for all <strong>of</strong> these programs, or any<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> these programs, <strong>student</strong>s<br />
must complete the Financial Assistance<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile application, located on the Student<br />
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City <strong>of</strong> London<br />
www.london.ca<br />
Location: On the banks <strong>of</strong> the Thames<br />
River, 200 kilometers west <strong>of</strong> Toronto,<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada<br />
Temperature: Ranging from a July<br />
(summer) average <strong>of</strong> 26 C to a January<br />
(winter) average <strong>of</strong> -7C<br />
Population: Over 350,000<br />
Centennial Hall<br />
Phone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968<br />
www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
Box <strong>of</strong>fice: 550 Wellington St., London<br />
Centennial Hall is a multi-purpose,<br />
wheelchair accessible facility <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
specialized facilities for events such as<br />
Concerts, Dances, Banquets, Meetings,<br />
Conventions, Exhibitions, Trade Shows,<br />
Craft, Fashion and Travel Shows just to<br />
name a few.<br />
Covent Garden Market<br />
Phone: 519-439-3921<br />
www.coventmarket.com<br />
130 King Street.<br />
Complete with fresh produce, gourmet<br />
foods, public square, seasonal outdoor<br />
farmer’s market, ice rink and regular family<br />
programming.<br />
Fanshawe Pioneer Village<br />
Phone: 519-457-1296<br />
www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca<br />
2609 Fanshawe Park Road East<br />
A living history museum that specializes<br />
in fun for children <strong>of</strong> all ages. Experience<br />
London’s past and see weavers, printmakers,<br />
blacksmiths and farmers demonstrate their<br />
trades <strong>of</strong> the past.<br />
Grand Theatre<br />
Phone: 519-672-8800<br />
www.grandtheatre.com<br />
471 Richmond St. Box Office<br />
London’s Grand Theatre is nationally<br />
renowned and presents plays from September<br />
to May. The company also hosts occasional<br />
outdoor arts attractions such as the National<br />
Ballet <strong>of</strong> Canada.<br />
Hockey<br />
www.londonknights.com<br />
London is home to the <strong>Ontario</strong> Hockey<br />
League and Memorial Cup Champions, the<br />
London Knights.<br />
John Labatt Center (JLC)<br />
Phone: 519-667-5700<br />
www.johnlabattcentre.com<br />
99 Dundas Street<br />
Opened in October 2002, this facility is<br />
home to the London Knights and hosts many<br />
sporting and entertainment events (including<br />
Billy Talent, Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill<br />
Clinton, Harlem Globetrotters and John<br />
Mayer to name a few!)<br />
London Public Library<br />
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca<br />
With 16 comfortable locations, knowledgeable<br />
and friendly staff, and extensive collections <strong>of</strong><br />
material for enjoyment, learning and growth and is<br />
your community hub.<br />
Locations closest to campus:<br />
Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.<br />
London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.<br />
Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.<br />
London Tourism<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
This website provides information on<br />
Public Libraries, Community Centers, Local<br />
Attractions, Restaurants, Shopping Malls,<br />
Programs & Activities, and Sports Facilities.<br />
Museums and Art Galleries<br />
www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Museums_and_Historic_<br />
Sites/default.htm<br />
London has many museums including:<br />
• Archival Teaching & Research Museum<br />
• Banting House National Historic Site<br />
• Canadian Medical Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame<br />
• Eldon House<br />
• Fanshawe Pioneer Village<br />
• Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> Archaeology<br />
• London Regional Children’s Museum<br />
• Museum London<br />
www.museumlondon.ca<br />
• Royal Canadian Regiment Museum<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Parks<br />
www.ontarioparks.com<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> has an abundance <strong>of</strong> beautiful<br />
provincial parks that make outstanding<br />
day trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as well<br />
as excellent vacations and scenic holidays<br />
(Algonquin).<br />
Storybook Gardens<br />
Phone: 519-661-5770<br />
www.storybook.london.ca<br />
(Located inside Springbank Park)<br />
An extremely popular children’s attraction<br />
<strong>of</strong> Southwestern <strong>Ontario</strong> located in London.<br />
Open year-round!<br />
Summer Festivals<br />
www.londontourism.ca<br />
London <strong>of</strong>fers many excellent summer<br />
festivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,<br />
Home County Folk Festival, Rib Fest, the<br />
International Food Festival and more.<br />
City <strong>of</strong> London<br />
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Dining on Campus<br />
Campus Meal Plan<br />
Phone: 519-661-3957<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan/<strong>student</strong>s.htm<br />
Main Floor UCC (in Centre Spot by Williams)<br />
Put money on your <strong>Western</strong> ONECard and save!<br />
The Flex Plan<br />
Save 5% on EVERY food purchase, EVERY<br />
time you use your account in any Hospitality<br />
Services eatery on campus.<br />
The Tax-Exempt Plan<br />
SAVE up to 18%! Pay no HST on most food<br />
purchases in any Hospitality Services eatery on<br />
campus PLUS receive an additional 5% discount<br />
on EVERY purchase.<br />
Rez Meal Plan<br />
If you live in Residence, your Meal Plan is<br />
divided into two accounts - your Rez $ (taxexempt)<br />
and your Flex $ (taxable). You can dine<br />
in all main campus Residence Dining Halls as<br />
well as the Campus Eateries using your Rez $ -<br />
with your tax-exempt status. Flex $ can be used<br />
to purchase beverages and confectionary items,<br />
for on-campus vending, for home delivery and<br />
for dining out at specific local establishments.<br />
Grad Club<br />
www.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclub<br />
Basement <strong>of</strong> Middlesex College<br />
The Grad Club has just the right option for<br />
you, whether you’re looking for an energizing<br />
breakfast, a healthy lunch, a late-night<br />
snack, a delicious spread for your special<br />
event, a relaxing pint, or even just a cup<br />
<strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
Great Hall Catering<br />
www.greathallcatering.ca<br />
Your event will be designed<br />
specifically for you by our creative team <strong>of</strong><br />
award-winning pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, translating any<br />
theme through food, ambience and decor.<br />
We will create the ideal menu to enhance the<br />
distinctive spirit <strong>of</strong> your occasion in a friendly,<br />
efficient and pr<strong>of</strong>essional manner.<br />
Michael’s Dining Room<br />
Phone: 519-661-4080 | Room 3340 Somerville House<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaels<br />
Buffet Lunch<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday-Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm<br />
Saturday-Sunday: Closed<br />
Closed in the Summer.<br />
The Spoke, USC<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/spoke | Main Floor UCC<br />
The Spoke provides <strong>student</strong>s with the only<br />
true lounge space on campus. Complete with<br />
leather couches, a huge projection TV, and the<br />
best wireless signal in the building. Seven days<br />
a week, we <strong>of</strong>fer great food at even better prices,<br />
including fresh oven-baked pizza and <strong>of</strong> course<br />
The Spoke’s famous CLT.<br />
The Wave, USC<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/wave | Second Floor UCC<br />
The Wave is a wonderful place to eat great sit<br />
down restaurant meals at a fair price. The Wave<br />
is proudly a <strong>student</strong>-run restaurant and bar<br />
that provides space for live theatre and musical<br />
performances.<br />
Windermere Café<br />
www.windermeremanor.com | Phone: 519-858-1414<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday to Friday: 7am - 9pm<br />
Saturday and Sunday: 8am - 9pm<br />
Experience the intimate yet informal<br />
Windermere’s Café. Enjoy year-round patio<br />
service in our enclosed patio. Open daily for<br />
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Windermere<br />
Café also features Sunday Brunch. Visit our<br />
menus online.<br />
On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat**<br />
Althouse College<br />
R.U. Hungry<br />
• Domino’s Pizza<br />
• Just Like Home<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Elborn College<br />
Betty’s<br />
• Just Like Home<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Engineering<br />
By Design<br />
• Tim Hortons*<br />
Labatt Health Sciences<br />
• Tim Hortons*<br />
Law School<br />
Chambers<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Medical Sciences Centre<br />
Between Appointments<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Made in Japan<br />
• Pita Pit<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
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Brescia<br />
• See Brescia section<br />
Huron<br />
• See Huron section<br />
King’s<br />
• See King’s section<br />
Natural Sciences Centre<br />
Einstein’s<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Starbucks<br />
Nucleus<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Made in Japan<br />
• Mucho Burrito<br />
• Pizza Pizza<br />
• Tim Hortons*<br />
North Campus Building<br />
• Extreme Pita<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Starbucks<br />
• Tim Hortons*<br />
Ivey School <strong>of</strong> Business<br />
Enterprise<br />
• Domino’s Pizza<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Social Science<br />
Encounters<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Starbucks<br />
• Tim Hortons*<br />
Somerville House<br />
Lucy’s<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Made in Japan<br />
• Pita Pit<br />
• Pizza Pizza<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Michael’s Dining Room<br />
• Reservations<br />
recommended:<br />
519-661-4080<br />
• Michaels@uwo.ca<br />
Support Services Building<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• The Perfect Parfait<br />
• Salad Bistro<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
Talbot College<br />
Encore Cafe<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Pizza Pizza<br />
• TC’s Grill<br />
• Tim Hortons<br />
*Tim Hortons – Full Menu<br />
**Concepts may be subject to change.<br />
A map <strong>of</strong> campus eateries can be found at www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/eateries/map_full.htm<br />
The D.B. Weldon Library<br />
Quotes<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Starbucks<br />
• The Perfect Parfait<br />
UCC<br />
Centre Spot Food Court<br />
• Booster Juice<br />
• Extreme Pita<br />
• Harvey’s<br />
• Just Like Home<br />
• Manchu Wok<br />
• Pizza Pizza<br />
• Salad Bistro<br />
• Subway<br />
• Tim Hortons* (lower)<br />
• Tim Hortons* (upper)<br />
• Williams C<strong>of</strong>fee Pub<br />
The Spoke & Rim Tavern<br />
The Wave Restaurant & Bar<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation<br />
Centre<br />
• Freshens Smoothie Co.<br />
• Lifestyles<br />
• Starbucks<br />
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Green Initiatives<br />
Environment & Sustainability:<br />
Green Initiatives on Campus<br />
Get Involved<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s are encouraged to ‘own<br />
the campus’ while they study here. There<br />
are opportunities through organized<br />
groups, such as Enviro<strong>Western</strong>, awareness<br />
campaigns, such as Earth Day, and<br />
green events and initiatives, such as the<br />
Sustainability Stakeholders Forum. Be active<br />
and get involved!<br />
Here are some examples <strong>of</strong> initiatives <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental sustainability on campus:<br />
• Fluorescent bulbs in the Residences<br />
• Earth Hour Participation<br />
• Battery Recovery<br />
• Plastic Bags Reduction<br />
• Fluorescent lighting tubes<br />
• Indoor and Outdoor Composting<br />
• Earth Day - Campus Clean up<br />
• Paint Recycling<br />
• Residence Garage Sale<br />
• 100% Recycled Bathroom Tissue<br />
• Eateries Reducing Paper & Packaging<br />
Awareness<br />
http://sustainability.uwo.ca<br />
• Earth Day Colloquium<br />
• <strong>Western</strong>’s Green Awards<br />
• Enviro<strong>Western</strong>’s Sustainability<br />
Stakeholders Forum<br />
• Environmental Committees & Groups<br />
Enviroweek<br />
See the Campus Events section in this guide.<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong><br />
See the Volunteer and Clubs section in this guide.<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong> Projects<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/Projects.html<br />
Graduate Program(s)<br />
Environment & Sustainability<br />
• Master’s <strong>of</strong> Environment &<br />
Sustainability<br />
• Collaborative Research Program<br />
Green Infrastructure<br />
www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_infrastructure.html<br />
• Claudette McKay-Lassonde Pavilion<br />
(LEED)<br />
• <strong>Western</strong> Environmental Systems<br />
(WES)<br />
• The Sherwood Fox Arboretum<br />
Online <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong><br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
To reduce the amount <strong>of</strong> paper used, the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Registrar has moved to producing only<br />
an online version <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> for<br />
<strong>student</strong>s saving more than 11 million sheets <strong>of</strong><br />
paper each year.<br />
Research<br />
www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_research.html<br />
• Centre for Environment and<br />
Sustainability<br />
• The Insurance Research Lab for<br />
Better Homes<br />
• Wind Engineering, Energy and<br />
Environment (WindEEE)<br />
• Biotron – Experimental Climate<br />
Change Research Facility<br />
• Bioindustrial Innovation Centre<br />
• Centre for Building Sustainable<br />
Value<br />
• Research Network for Business<br />
Sustainability<br />
Student Projects<br />
www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_<strong>student</strong>s.<br />
html<br />
• SunStang<br />
• Purple Bikes Co-op/Share<br />
• Trashion Show<br />
• Farmers Market (Brescia)<br />
• Quadrangle Beautification Project<br />
Sustainability Projects<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has developed a strong<br />
foundation <strong>of</strong> sustainable projects<br />
and continues to pursue the latest in<br />
environmental protocol. Through ec<strong>of</strong>ocused<br />
academic programs, research and<br />
campus initiatives, <strong>Western</strong> is committed<br />
to investing in the future. Here are some<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> feature initiatives from the past<br />
year:<br />
• Furniture & Equipment Recycling<br />
Program (FERP)<br />
• UWO Book Store/Books Plus Plastic<br />
Bag Phase-out<br />
• Windermere Apiary<br />
• Lighting Retr<strong>of</strong>it/Daylight Harvesting/<br />
Sensors<br />
• 3rd Annual I.D.E.A.s Conference<br />
• Indoor & Outdoor Composting<br />
Transportation<br />
www.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_transportation.html<br />
• Student Bus Pass<br />
• Purple Bikes Program<br />
Email:purplebikes.london@gmail.com<br />
• Dedicated Pedestrian and Bike Routes<br />
• Carpooling Program<br />
• <strong>University</strong> Owned Hybrid Vehicles<br />
Undergraduate Program(s)<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Environmental Science, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
• Honors Specialization in<br />
Environmental Science, Major in<br />
Environmental Science, Specialization<br />
in Environmental Science, Minor in<br />
Environmental Science<br />
Environmental Studies, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Science<br />
• Major in Population Studies, Minor in<br />
Environment and Culture<br />
Environmental Engineering, Faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering<br />
• Environmental Option <strong>of</strong> the Civil<br />
Engineering<br />
• The Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical and<br />
Biochemical Engineering, Five-year<br />
concurrent degree leading to a B.E.Sc.<br />
degree in Chemical Engineering and<br />
(three year) B.Sc. degree with a Major<br />
in Environmental Science<br />
Green Process Engineering Undergraduate<br />
Program, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
• Upon completing <strong>Western</strong><br />
Engineering’s Common First Year,<br />
<strong>student</strong>s can apply to the Green<br />
Process Engineering program. Once<br />
accepted, <strong>student</strong>s will develop<br />
the necessary skills to design green<br />
products and processes by combining<br />
and applying principles <strong>of</strong> chemical,<br />
biochemical and environmental<br />
engineering.<br />
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Excellence & High Achievement<br />
Admission to <strong>Western</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
Thinking <strong>of</strong> applying to <strong>Western</strong>? Read up<br />
on the academic requirements <strong>of</strong> your program<br />
<strong>of</strong> choice and any other program-specific details.<br />
Visit www.welcome.uwo.ca/preview/admissions<br />
for more information.<br />
Faculty and Staff Awards<br />
At <strong>Western</strong> there are many ways to recognize<br />
high achievement.<br />
Faculty<br />
If you have an outstanding pr<strong>of</strong>essor and<br />
want to recognize them for their work inside and<br />
outside the classroom, visit www.uwc.uwo.ca/<br />
teaching_awards and www.uwo.ca/univsec/<br />
senate/sutaregs.pdf. These awards are intended<br />
to provide support and recognition for the<br />
innovative teaching methods demonstrated by<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s finest faculty members.<br />
Staff<br />
If you know <strong>of</strong> an outstanding individual or<br />
team who help to exemplify <strong>Western</strong>’s aim <strong>of</strong><br />
providing the Best Student Experience among<br />
Canada’s leading research-intensive universities,<br />
nominate them for the <strong>Western</strong> Award <strong>of</strong><br />
Excellence. Past winners and nomination forms<br />
can be viewed at www.uwo.ca/pvp/recognition.<br />
Graduate Student Teaching<br />
Awards<br />
Each year, <strong>student</strong>s and course instructors<br />
are able to recognize outstanding graduate<br />
<strong>student</strong> TA’s by nominating them for a Graduate<br />
Student Teaching Award. Recipients are selected<br />
by committee, based on the results <strong>of</strong> standard<br />
evaluations and written comments provided by<br />
nominees’ <strong>student</strong>s. Visit www.uwo.ca/sogs/<br />
Programs/gstaForm.html to nominate and for<br />
more information.<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
Email: scholars_electives@uwo.ca<br />
www.ScholarsElectives.uwo.ca<br />
Looking for a unique scholarly experience?<br />
Hoping to be involved with university research<br />
before graduate school? Our Scholar’s Electives<br />
program is designed for high-achieving, selfdirected<br />
<strong>student</strong>s interested in pursuing an<br />
interdisciplinary academic experience.<br />
Being a Scholar’s electives <strong>student</strong> gives you<br />
the ability to create a module theme such as<br />
multiculturalism or bioethics. Prospective<br />
<strong>student</strong>s must submit a supplementary<br />
application form to the Scholar’s Elective<br />
program by March 1, 2011. Please note that<br />
this option is not available to current <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Upper year <strong>student</strong>s who wish to discuss this<br />
program should contact the program <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
directly. This program is run through The<br />
Student Success Centre.<br />
Scholarships<br />
See the Scholarships and Awards section.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Scholars<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 82682<br />
Email: western_scholars@uwo.ca<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/scholars/westernscholars/<br />
High achieving <strong>student</strong>s entering first<br />
year can participate in <strong>Western</strong>’s “honors<br />
society” known as <strong>Western</strong> Scholars, <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
by The Student Success Centre. As a <strong>Western</strong><br />
Scholar, you can participate in service<br />
learning initiatives throughout the <strong>University</strong><br />
and London community, special events and<br />
extra–curricular activities throughout the year.<br />
You will have excellent opportunities to connect<br />
with Associate Deans, pr<strong>of</strong>essors and social and<br />
cultural leaders by being part <strong>of</strong> this society.<br />
To be eligible, you must be entering <strong>Western</strong><br />
as a full-time <strong>student</strong> with a final high school<br />
admission average <strong>of</strong> at least 90 per cent. To<br />
retain the <strong>Western</strong> Scholars designation, you<br />
must achieve a sessional average at <strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
at least 80 per cent with no mark less than 65<br />
per cent with a full course load. This program is<br />
open to <strong>student</strong>s in all undergraduate programs.<br />
Excellence & High<br />
achievement<br />
Graduating Awards and<br />
Medals<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/schol/medals.pdf<br />
Gold medals are awarded to the top<br />
graduating <strong>student</strong>s at Spring Convocation by<br />
the Dean’s Office in each Faculty. A gold medal<br />
is awarded to the top <strong>student</strong> in each Honors<br />
Specialization module and in each Major <strong>of</strong> an<br />
Honors Double Major. In addition, one gold<br />
medal is given to the top <strong>student</strong> in a 3 year<br />
Bachelor degree and a 4 Year Bachelor degree<br />
for a Specialization and a Major module.<br />
Scholar’s Electives<br />
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Fees & Financial aid<br />
Fees & Financial Aid<br />
Account Balance<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/feesrefunds/tuition-account/<br />
Students can check their fee account balance<br />
online at <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca. You will need your<br />
<strong>student</strong> account login and password to access<br />
this information.<br />
Bursaries<br />
Bursaries are non-repayable grants.<br />
Assessments are based on financial need and<br />
entitlements range from $250 to $4,000.<br />
How do I apply?<br />
Admission bursaries: Applications are available<br />
online at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<br />
<strong>student</strong>-finances/bursaries. Applicants will<br />
receive notification by email (provided on<br />
application) or by letter.<br />
Upper Year Bursaries: To apply, go to<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca. Select “MyPresent.”<br />
Under the “Financial” section, you will see “click<br />
here to apply.” Once you are in the application,<br />
you can choose to apply for bursary, need-based<br />
awards, workstudy or any combination there<strong>of</strong>.<br />
In February, <strong>student</strong>s will be issued a T4A<br />
for bursary assistance received in the previous<br />
taxation year.<br />
Fee Deadlines<br />
See ‘Tuition’ in this section.<br />
Fees<br />
See ‘Tuition’ in this section.<br />
Financial Aid Appointments<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
How do I arrange an appointment with my<br />
financial aid counsellor?<br />
Every Friday at 9am, the appointment<br />
schedule opens up for the following week. Call<br />
the Helpline at 519-661-2100 or visit Room<br />
1120 in the <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building<br />
to schedule an appointment for the following<br />
week. Appointments book up quickly. You<br />
can now check the time <strong>of</strong> your upcoming<br />
appointments through our services section –<br />
simply login at <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca.<br />
Financial Assistance<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
counselling/<br />
Student Financial Aid Officers are financial<br />
counsellors who assist <strong>student</strong>s and provide<br />
them with options to ensure they are able to<br />
continue their academic studies at <strong>Western</strong>. If<br />
you would like to consult with a counsellor,<br />
appointments can be made by calling<br />
519-661-2100 during hours <strong>of</strong> operation. For<br />
hours <strong>of</strong> operation, see the Student Central<br />
section in this guide.<br />
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Graduate Bursaries<br />
Phone: 519-661-2102<br />
grad.uwo.ca/financial_support.htm<br />
Graduate bursaries are targeted towards<br />
<strong>student</strong>s registered in certain Category II<br />
programs (Non-Funded Education M.Ed.,<br />
Engineering Science M.Eng., Environment<br />
and Sustainability M.E.S., Communication<br />
Sciences and Disorders (M.Cl.Sc), Journalism<br />
M.A., Library and Information Science M.L.I.S.,<br />
Masters <strong>of</strong> Nursing (Nurse Practitioner),<br />
Occupational Therapy (M.Sc. (OT)), Physical<br />
Therapy (M.P.T., M.Cl.Sc), Public Administration<br />
M.P.A.) The bursaries contribute towards the<br />
differential between Category I and Category<br />
II tuition fees for those <strong>student</strong>s demonstrating<br />
un-met financial need through an OSAP-type<br />
needs-assessment.<br />
Methods <strong>of</strong> Payment<br />
Tuition payments can be made through<br />
internet banking using The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> - Tuition for the payee as the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> the payee and your <strong>student</strong> number<br />
as the account number. As well, payments by<br />
money order, cheque or debit are accepted at<br />
Student Central. Please note credit cards are<br />
not accepted.<br />
Need Based Awards<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/need-based-awards/; Application<br />
for Bursaries available at <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca under<br />
‘myPresent’.<br />
Need based awards are usually funded by<br />
individual donors or corporations. They are<br />
awarded based on a combination <strong>of</strong> financial<br />
need and other criteria set by the donor, such<br />
as academic merit or community involvement.<br />
Students who apply for a bursary using the<br />
Financial Assistance Pr<strong>of</strong>ile are automatically<br />
considered for any need based award for which<br />
they are eligible. The deadline to apply for a<br />
need based award using the Financial Assistance<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile is September 30 for the Faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering, and October 31 for all other<br />
faculties. This pr<strong>of</strong>ile is usually available in mid-<br />
August.<br />
In February, <strong>student</strong>s will be issued a T4A<br />
for need based awards received in the previous<br />
taxation year.<br />
OSAP<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
1-877-672-7411 (for OSAP government <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
www.osap.gov.on.ca<br />
The <strong>Ontario</strong> Student Assistance Program<br />
(OSAP) provides loans, grants, scholarships, and<br />
bursaries to <strong>Ontario</strong> postsecondary <strong>student</strong>s. For<br />
more detailed loan pick-up information, please<br />
check the Registrar’s website at www.registrar.<br />
uwo.ca<br />
To apply for OSAP you must fill out an<br />
on-line application at: http://osap.gov.on.ca.<br />
Government issued photo ID and SIN card<br />
MUST be provided when picking up and<br />
processing loans. OSAP pick-up is available<br />
September 7-17 in the Great Hall. Check your<br />
uwo email in late august or early september for<br />
more details.<br />
How do I keep my OSAP loans in good<br />
standing? Are they Interest Free?<br />
Loans remain interest free while you are a<br />
full-time <strong>student</strong>. If you do not require OSAP<br />
in a given academic year and you remain a fulltime<br />
<strong>student</strong>, you need to fill out a Continuation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Interest Free Status form so the government<br />
does not put your loans into repayment.<br />
Downloadable forms are available at http://osap.<br />
gov.on.ca<br />
Paying Fees<br />
See ‘Tuition’ in this section.<br />
Refundable Fees<br />
Students may opt out <strong>of</strong> some fees such as<br />
the health plan and the faculty donation fees.<br />
See Student Donation Fee in this section and<br />
USC Health Plan in the Health and Wellness<br />
section.<br />
Refunds<br />
The amount <strong>of</strong> tuition refunded decreases<br />
incrementally after the first week <strong>of</strong> classes.<br />
To check out the complete refund rate<br />
schedule visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.<br />
cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/fees-refunds/refundschedules/<br />
Senior Citizen Bursary<br />
See the <strong>Academic</strong> Information section in this guide.<br />
Student Donation Fee<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg141.html<br />
Full-time <strong>student</strong>s in certain faculties have<br />
initiated <strong>student</strong> donations to augment tuition<br />
and activity fees. The allocation <strong>of</strong> these<br />
donations is determined by the appropriate<br />
<strong>student</strong> group. The amount <strong>of</strong> the donation<br />
may vary among faculties. The fee, which is<br />
included on the statement <strong>of</strong> account, must be<br />
paid in full. If you subsequently wish to opt out<br />
<strong>of</strong> paying this
Affiliate <strong>student</strong>s should consult with their <strong>University</strong> College for more specific details<br />
fee, contact the Dean’s Office <strong>of</strong> your faculty<br />
before September 30 <strong>of</strong> the current academic<br />
year. If you still owed tuition by the end <strong>of</strong><br />
November, your opt out fee would be deducted<br />
from your tuition. If not, an email would be sent<br />
to you telling you to pick up a cheque sometime<br />
around the end <strong>of</strong> November.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> February, Advancement<br />
Services will issue an <strong>of</strong>ficial income tax<br />
receipt to <strong>student</strong>s who paid the donation<br />
in full. Students can use this receipt to claim<br />
a credit on their income tax returns. For<br />
further information, contact the appropriate<br />
Dean’s Office or Advancement Services or visit<br />
your faculty website (see Important Contacts<br />
section in this guide).<br />
Taxes<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
tax-receipts/<br />
T2202A slip<br />
All T2202As for the years from 2000<br />
onwards are available at <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
for <strong>student</strong>s to view and print. T2202As for<br />
2010 will be available by February 28, 2011.<br />
Students will require their <strong>student</strong> ID number<br />
and Acces Code (formerly PIN), or UWO email<br />
and password to access the information.<br />
T4A Slips<br />
All T4As are mailed to the most recent<br />
address on file with the Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar<br />
in February for the previous calendar year. All<br />
recipients <strong>of</strong> OGS/OGSST, NSERC and SSHRC<br />
that is paid monthly (i.e. Graduate <strong>student</strong>s)<br />
can contact Human Resources 519-661-2194<br />
for their T4A form. The Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar<br />
does NOT issue these. Graduate <strong>student</strong>s<br />
who receive NSERC, IPS payments or other<br />
scholarships through the School <strong>of</strong> Graduate<br />
and Postdoctoral Studies will receive their T4A<br />
forms by mail.<br />
Textbook and<br />
Technology Grant<br />
ontario.ca/OSAP<br />
The Textbook and Technology Grant helps<br />
<strong>student</strong>s pay for textbooks and computer<br />
costs. The grant is $150 per academic year for<br />
full-time <strong>student</strong>s qualifying for OSAP who<br />
are attending a provincially funded college or<br />
university in Canada.<br />
Full-time <strong>student</strong>s receiving OSAP do not<br />
need to apply for the grant. They will receive<br />
a grant cheque by mail to the address on their<br />
OSAP application.<br />
Tuition<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
fees-refunds/<br />
Deadlines<br />
For September, the deadline for first year<br />
<strong>student</strong>s is August 3. The deadline for upper<br />
year <strong>student</strong>s is August 16. The second<br />
installment is due January 3. For Summer, the<br />
deadline is May 16, 2011.<br />
For all <strong>of</strong> the above, specific deadlines can<br />
be found at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<br />
<strong>student</strong>-finances/fees-refunds/<br />
View your account balance and tuition<br />
deadline at http://<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca/ In Finances,<br />
click on Detailed Statement <strong>of</strong> Account. Payment<br />
can be made through Internet banking through<br />
major Canadian banks, or by cheque or money<br />
order payable to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong>. If you are arranging payment from<br />
outside Canada visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/<br />
index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/fees-refunds/<br />
payment-information.<br />
Paying with OSAP<br />
If you wish to pay your tuition fees with your<br />
OSAP loan you must apply for OSAP by June<br />
30. If your OSAP entitlement is not sufficient<br />
to cover your first installment <strong>of</strong> tuition fees,<br />
you are responsible for paying your difference<br />
by the due date. If you pay in two installments<br />
(September and January) with your OSAP you<br />
will be charged the $54.00 deferment charge.<br />
Note: OSAP loans are issued in 2 installments,<br />
60% in September and the remainder in January.<br />
Paying Your Tuition and Fees<br />
Students should check their account balance<br />
online through <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca. A PIN and<br />
<strong>student</strong> number is needed to access this site. A<br />
hard copy <strong>of</strong> your fee bill will not be mailed.<br />
Tuition fees for 2011/12 first-year <strong>student</strong>s are<br />
due August 3, 2011. They are due August 16 for<br />
all upper year <strong>student</strong>s. You must check your<br />
account balance online.<br />
I made a payment @ the bank or online & it<br />
isn’t showing…<br />
Wait two weeks from the time you made<br />
your payment. If it has been longer than two<br />
weeks, go back to your bank and trace your<br />
funds. Keep checking <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca to see<br />
if your fees are posted.<br />
Fee Deferment<br />
Students using OSAP to pay their tuition<br />
fees and who have an assessment that covers<br />
the first installment fully, will be granted<br />
an automatic fee deferral until the loans are<br />
available in September. The second installment<br />
<strong>of</strong> tuition will be due in January. Students<br />
receiving OSAP funding may wish to pay<br />
in two installments. Information about fee<br />
deferment will be available on the fee bill.<br />
Students can avoid the deferment fee if full<br />
tuition is paid by September 30.<br />
Avoiding Additional Charges<br />
Avoid late charges by paying the full amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> tuition by the deadline date. Be sure to contact<br />
Student Financial Services if you have any<br />
questions about fee payment.<br />
How to Make a Tuition Fee Payment<br />
Payments for tuition fees can be made via<br />
internet banking through any Canadian bank.<br />
Your <strong>student</strong> number is your account number<br />
for internet payments. Be sure to pay in advance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the due date to ensure payment is received<br />
on time/by the deadline. Students can pay in<br />
person at Student Central located in the <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services Building with cheque or debit.<br />
Wire transfers for <strong>student</strong>s out <strong>of</strong> country can<br />
be made. Please visit our Fees area for more<br />
information at: www.registrar.uwo.ca/<strong>student</strong>finances/fees-refunds/payment-information.<br />
Scholarship Payment<br />
First-year scholarships are not confirmed<br />
until after first-year fees are due. Students<br />
in scholarship contention should pay the<br />
full amount <strong>of</strong> their tuition fees or their first<br />
installment to avoid late payment charges. When<br />
the scholarship is confirmed, it will be applied<br />
to your tuition account by September 30. If this<br />
results in a credit on your account, a cheque will<br />
be issued at the end <strong>of</strong> October.<br />
Work Study<br />
See the Careers & Employment section in this guide.<br />
Sample Undergraduate Budget 2011-12*<br />
On Campus Living at Home (London) Living Off Campus<br />
Tuition & Fees $6,100 - $9,700 $6,100 - $9,700 $6,100 - $9,700<br />
Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 $1,500<br />
Residence & Food $5,760 - $10,000 $0 $0<br />
Rent $600/mth $0 $0 $4,800<br />
Food $350/mth $0 $1,400 $2,800<br />
Utilities/Cable $100/mth 0 0 Full Time<br />
$800<br />
Internet/Phone $280 $640 $640<br />
Personal $100/mth $800 $800 $800<br />
Local Transportation $0 (bus pass included in tuition) $0 (bus pass included in tuition) $0 (bus pass included in tuition)<br />
Transportation Home $350 $125 $350<br />
Clothing $50/mth $400 $400 $400<br />
Entertainment $100/mth $800 $800 $800<br />
Laundry $25/mth 200 0 200<br />
Total $16,190-24,030 $11,765-15,365 $19,190-22,790<br />
*All figures are rough estimates and need to be adjusted for the individual <strong>student</strong>’s particular situation. Based on the 8 month<br />
(September – April) academic year.<br />
Fees & Financial aid<br />
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Graduate & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs<br />
Graduate and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional programs<br />
Certificates and Diplomas<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg279.html<br />
Admission Deadlines for Diploma and<br />
Certificate Programs<br />
The admission deadlines for diploma and<br />
certificate programs <strong>of</strong>fered by Continuing<br />
Studies at <strong>Western</strong> will be January 15 or<br />
March 1. Please visit our website for a list <strong>of</strong><br />
programs and application deadlines.<br />
Continuing Studies<br />
Phone: 519-661-3658<br />
www.uwo.ca/cstudies<br />
As the educational bridge between the<br />
<strong>University</strong> and the community, Continuing<br />
Studies at <strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers courses and<br />
programs in pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal<br />
development, post-degree diploma and<br />
certificate programs, and summer French<br />
Immersion courses in Quebec.<br />
Post-Degree Diploma Programs are<br />
typically one full year in length and<br />
link career-specific skills with the more<br />
theoretical knowledge obtained in<br />
undergraduate studies. Courses are taught<br />
by pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the field, and hands-on<br />
work placements in most <strong>of</strong> our programs<br />
add valuable experience to your degree.<br />
Certificate programs are designed for<br />
practitioners with a minimum <strong>of</strong> two years<br />
experience in a related field and are designed<br />
to help practitioners improve their skillset<br />
while attaining a recognized university<br />
credential.<br />
DAT, Dentistry<br />
www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_pr<strong>of</strong>ession/dat/index.asp<br />
Applicants to the Dentistry Program<br />
must take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)<br />
administered by the Canadian Dental<br />
Association. Online registration now open for<br />
the November 2010 and February 2011 DAT.<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
School Fair<br />
success.uwo.ca/success/index.cfm/calendar/<br />
graduate-and-pr<strong>of</strong>essional-school-fair/<br />
Thursday October 28th, 2011<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional School<br />
opportunities are very diverse in today’s world.<br />
Educational Recruiters will be promoting<br />
graduate and pr<strong>of</strong>essional school programs<br />
available at their institution. There will be a<br />
wide variety <strong>of</strong> educational programs available.<br />
Graduate School<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Graduate & Postdoctoral<br />
Studies, <strong>Western</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-2102<br />
www.grad.uwo.ca<br />
http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_<strong>student</strong>s/<br />
programs.cfm<br />
Deadlines: Applicants are urged to consult<br />
with the graduate program(s) <strong>of</strong> interest at the<br />
earliest possible date. Many programs have<br />
closing dates for acceptance <strong>of</strong> new <strong>student</strong>s<br />
that may be six to seven months earlier<br />
than you might anticipate. Many Graduate<br />
Programs have their own specific admission<br />
and application requirements aside from the<br />
general ones. It is very important to review the<br />
information regarding your program <strong>of</strong> interest.<br />
At <strong>Western</strong> we <strong>of</strong>fer services and programs that<br />
enhance our graduate <strong>student</strong>s’ experiences<br />
and provide a supportive and stimulating<br />
academic environment. We <strong>of</strong>fer a perfect<br />
blend <strong>of</strong> structure and flexibility allowing our<br />
graduate <strong>student</strong>s to develop personally and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionally in an enriching and collaborative<br />
environment.<br />
GRE, Graduate Programs<br />
www.ets.org/gre<br />
Test dates in London: October 23, 2010,<br />
November 20, 2010, February 12, 2011.<br />
Graduate Teaching Assistant<br />
Programming<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 80346<br />
www.uwo.ca/tsc/teaching_assistant_program.html<br />
The Teaching Assistant Training Program is a<br />
hands-on, two-and-a-half- day session taught by<br />
current Teaching Assistants (TAs) and designed<br />
for new TAs embarking on their teaching careers.<br />
Learn about fair grading practices, diversity in<br />
the classroom, lecturing, and giving <strong>student</strong>s<br />
feedback on written work.<br />
Choose from concurrent sessions designed<br />
to meet your specific discipline-related teaching<br />
needs such as vocal health for lecturers or using<br />
small group discussion methods in the classroom<br />
for tutorial leaders. Get real-time, hands-on<br />
teaching experience in our unique microteaching<br />
sessions, where you can try out your<br />
teaching skills and techniques with a small group<br />
<strong>of</strong> your peers and receive helpful, constructive<br />
feedback. At the end <strong>of</strong> the session, you’ll receive<br />
a certificate as evidence <strong>of</strong> your commitment to<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> your knowledge and skill as<br />
a teacher.<br />
GMAT, MBA<br />
www.mba.com/mba/thegmat<br />
Dates vary so you will need to make an<br />
appointment.<br />
LSAT, Law<br />
www.lsac.org/jd<br />
Saturday, October 1, 2011<br />
Saturday, December 3, 2011<br />
Saturday, February 11, 2012<br />
Students may write the LSAT at <strong>Western</strong> or<br />
Fanshawe College.<br />
MCAT, Medicine<br />
www.aamc.org/<strong>student</strong>s/mcat/<br />
London Test Center:<br />
520 First Street, Bay 1, London, ON N5V 3C6<br />
Check website for weekly test dates.<br />
Second-level entry Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs<br />
Program Length <strong>of</strong> Study Minimum Admission Average Website for more information Deadline To apply<br />
Business Administration 2 years Competitive average is 80% ivey.uwo.ca/HBA January 31, 2012<br />
Dentistry 4 years Two best years, at least 80% www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/<br />
average each year December 1, 2011<br />
Education 1 year 70% www.edu.uwo.ca/programs/preservice-education/interested.html December 1*<br />
Law 3 years full time, or Competitive average is A-; GPA 3.7 overall www.law.uwo.ca/Prospective/1styearadmissions.html November 1, 2011<br />
6 years extended time<br />
Medicine 4 years See requirements on website www.fmd.uwo.ca/education/ume/index.php October 15, 2011<br />
Compressed Time-Frame 19 months Minimum 75% on last 10 full course equivalents www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/programs/ March 1, 2012<br />
BScN (Nursing) Program<br />
compressed_BScN/index.html<br />
Social Work 2 years (program is <strong>of</strong>fered Minimum 70% www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork/bsw/admissions February 1, 2012<br />
both full-time and part-time)<br />
Graduate Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs<br />
Journalism 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/journalism/admission/Admission.htm Nov 1, 2011 for first consideration.<br />
Applications will be accepted until<br />
Jan 15, 2012.<br />
Library and Information 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/mlis/admission/<strong>Academic</strong>-Qualifications.htm Winter Admission Oct 29, 2011<br />
Science Apply early, programs fill up quickly Summer Admission Feb 28, 2012<br />
Fall Admission Jun 30, 2012<br />
Occupational Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed www.uwo.ca/fhs/ot/programs/msc_ot/ January 7, 2012<br />
(High B average would be considered competitive.)<br />
application_admission.html<br />
Physical Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘A’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admissions.html January 7, 2012<br />
*If December 1 falls on a week-end or holiday, then the deadline date will be decided by the Association <strong>of</strong> Education Registrar’s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> also <strong>of</strong>fers many other graduate programs in a full range <strong>of</strong> academic disciplines. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional graduate programs require completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> a degree. For a complete list <strong>of</strong> programs visit the School <strong>of</strong> Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: www.grad.uwo.ca. For specific program<br />
requirements, please reference the academic calendar.<br />
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Graduation<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong><br />
Believe us when we say there’s no better<br />
school to graduate from than The <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. From the moment<br />
you chose <strong>Western</strong>, you joined a tradition<br />
<strong>of</strong> achievement created by more than<br />
260,000 talented alumni worldwide. You are<br />
connected because you share something in<br />
common— your best <strong>student</strong> experience at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>. Congratulations Class <strong>of</strong> 2011! Take<br />
care and stay connected at www.alumni.<br />
uwo.ca.<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> Address<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Convocation DVD<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.convocation.uwo.ca/convocationdvd.pdf<br />
To order a DVD copy <strong>of</strong> your convocation<br />
ceremony for 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2011, go to<br />
www.convocation.uwo.ca. DVD costs are $20<br />
for each ceremony DVD plus mailing charges.<br />
DVDs will be available 4-6 weeks after the<br />
Convocation date. They may also be ordered<br />
in-person at Student Central.<br />
Convocation Receptions<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Alumni Association invites<br />
graduates and their guests to join them in the<br />
UCC atrium for refreshments following your<br />
convocation ceremony. www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Diplomas<br />
www.convocation.uwo.ca<br />
Diplomas are retained in the Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Registrar for two years after Convocation. If<br />
a <strong>student</strong> did not attend Convocation, your<br />
diploma can be picked up in person from<br />
Student Central, Room 1120 <strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Services Building. See the Student Central<br />
section for more information.<br />
Deadline: March 15<br />
• Applications to graduate at Autumn<br />
Convocation open in early July.<br />
Deadline: September 8<br />
• Applications to graduate at the February<br />
In Absentia Convocation open in<br />
December. Deadline: January 22<br />
Accessibility Services and Students<br />
or Guests with a Disability<br />
Candidates with disabilities who require<br />
special arrangements for crossing the stage<br />
(e.g., wheelchair access to stage, assistance<br />
walking across stage) are asked to contact the<br />
Marshal <strong>of</strong> Convocation, c/o Convocation<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Senate, Room 4101, Stevenson Hall<br />
(519-661-2055), before June 1 for Spring and<br />
October 7 for Autumn, or email nmartine@<br />
uwo.ca with the subject line: Graduation<br />
Accessibility. Regular tickets must be<br />
exchanged for reserved tickets. Extra reserved<br />
tickets will not be issued.<br />
Arrangements for guests (e.g., sign-language<br />
interpreters) must be made by contacting the<br />
Convocation Secretary at 519-661-2055 prior<br />
to June 1 for Spring or October 7 for Autumn.<br />
Extra Tickets<br />
If extra tickets become available for the<br />
Spring ceremonies, they will be released to the<br />
Dean’s Offices in the Faculties. Students should<br />
check with their Faculty to see if extra tickets<br />
are available and how to request them.<br />
Name on Diploma<br />
Undergraduate, Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, Graduate,<br />
and all other graduating <strong>student</strong>s: You must<br />
confirm your name which will appear on your<br />
degree by the deadline to apply to graduate.<br />
This deadline to confirm your name applies<br />
even if your program does not require you to<br />
‘apply’ to graduate for your particular degree<br />
(e.g. certain Graduate <strong>student</strong>s). Deadlines to<br />
apply are listed in the <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>.<br />
Mailing Address<br />
Please confirm that your mailing address<br />
is correct on the Student Services website by<br />
September 8th for the Autumn (October)<br />
Ceremony and by March 15th for the Spring<br />
(June) Ceremony. The address posted by this date<br />
is where we will send any Convocation material.<br />
How do I cancel my convocation?<br />
Inability to attend your convocation<br />
ceremony is not a valid reason to cancel<br />
your graduation application. If you have<br />
applied to graduate but will not be able to<br />
attend your convocation ceremony, you may<br />
participate in a future ceremony. (e.g. Those<br />
who cannot attend in June may wish to be<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the Autumn convocation). If you<br />
wish to participate in a future ceremony,<br />
please call 519-661-2100 and ask to be a<br />
‘walk-on’.<br />
If you have already applied to graduate<br />
and wish to cancel your application,<br />
please go to Room 1120 <strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Service building and fill out a Graduation<br />
Cancellation form. The deadline to cancel<br />
your graduation application for the Spring<br />
Convocation is May 1st. The deadline to<br />
cancel your graduation application for the<br />
Autumn Convocation is October 1st.<br />
Graduation Requirements<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg123.html<br />
Last Lecture<br />
See the Campus Events section in this guide.<br />
Picking up your Diploma<br />
See Diplomas in this section in this guide.<br />
graduation<br />
Graduating Awards and<br />
Medals<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/schol/medals.pdf<br />
See the Excellence and High Achievement section in<br />
this guide.<br />
Graduation<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.convocation.uwo.ca<br />
How to apply?<br />
You must apply to graduate on the Student<br />
Center website: <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca. Once you<br />
login, from the “Menu” select “Self Service”<br />
then “Graduation” – “Apply for Graduation” –<br />
Please follow the on screen instructions.<br />
• Applications to graduate at Spring<br />
Convocation open in early February.<br />
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health & wellness<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Dental Clinic<br />
For emergency care: 519-661-3331<br />
For an appointment: 519-661-3326<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
can receive dental treatment at the Schulich<br />
Dental Clinic conveniently located on campus.<br />
The Dental Clinic provides a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
emergency, preventive and restorative services<br />
at a reasonable cost.<br />
Eating Disorders<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/nutrition/eating_<br />
disorders.htm<br />
www.sds.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?eating_d<br />
There are services on campus for <strong>student</strong>s<br />
struggling with eating problems. Psychological<br />
Services at SDC can provide an assessment<br />
<strong>of</strong> current difficulties. During most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
academic year, an assessment will be <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
to you within one week <strong>of</strong> your contact<br />
with us. If appropriate, we will also <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
you psychotherapy for your eating issues.<br />
The waiting time for therapy varies greatly<br />
depending upon the time <strong>of</strong> year. All <strong>student</strong>s<br />
will also be provided referrals.<br />
The following services are available to help<br />
you with your eating problems:<br />
• Student Health Services (Medical and<br />
psychiatric evaluation and treatment)<br />
• USC Nutritionist<br />
• www.hopesgarden.org (information and<br />
support for individuals and their families<br />
and friends).<br />
Food Support Service, USC<br />
Email: usc.food.support@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50<br />
For more information, see the Services to<br />
Help You Succeed section in this guide.<br />
Health Plan<br />
See USC Health Plan and UHIP in this section.<br />
Hospitals<br />
Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI)..................519-858-2774<br />
London Health Sciences Centre .................................519-685-8500<br />
Children’s Hospital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> .......................519-685-8500<br />
<strong>University</strong> Campus ....................................................519-685-8500<br />
Victoria Campus (South Street & Westminster Sites) ..........519-685-8500<br />
St. Joseph’s Health Centre ........................................519-646-6100<br />
Thames Valley Children’s Centre ...............................519-685-8680<br />
Medical Note Policy<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/<br />
accommodation_medical.pdf<br />
A UWO Student Medical Certificate (SMC)<br />
is required when a <strong>student</strong> visits an <strong>of</strong>fcampus<br />
physician and is requesting academic<br />
accommodation.. This documentation<br />
should be obtained at the time <strong>of</strong> the initial<br />
consultation with the physician or walk-in<br />
clinic. An SMC can be downloaded from<br />
the Medical Documentation heading at<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca. Hard copies are available<br />
from <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling in the Faculties.<br />
Students obtaining documentation from<br />
Student Health Services should sign a “release<br />
<strong>of</strong> information.” This form authorizes Student<br />
Health Services to provide information to<br />
the <strong>student</strong>’s home Faculty and are available<br />
from the <strong>student</strong>’s home Faculty <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Counselling service.<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Health Insurance Plan<br />
(OHIP)<br />
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/<br />
default.aspx<br />
A resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> must have a health<br />
card to show that he or she is entitled to health<br />
care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> services. Most <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Ontario</strong> health<br />
benefits are covered across Canada. For more<br />
information, or how to replace your card, visit<br />
the website.<br />
Psychological Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych<br />
Appointments can be made in person at the<br />
Reception Desk on the 4th floor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services Building.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Student Development Centre provides<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional, confidential psychological<br />
services free <strong>of</strong> charge to all <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer the following services: Individual<br />
Counselling; Crisis Counselling; LGBTQ2; Eating<br />
Disorders; Self-Help Library; Workshops.<br />
Rapid HIV Testing<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council will be<br />
providing free anonymous Rapid HIV Testing<br />
for all <strong>student</strong>s. This service is being <strong>of</strong>fered on<br />
an anonymous appointment basis — please<br />
email usc.hiv.testing@uwo.ca with your<br />
preferred date and time for an appointment.<br />
The testing is <strong>of</strong>fered & facilitated by the<br />
Options Clinic <strong>of</strong> London.<br />
Registered Dietitian<br />
Phone: 519-645-1620<br />
Email: noelle@rdservices.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/nutritionist<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council has a<br />
consulting dietitian, to work with <strong>student</strong>s at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, and help them reach their optimal<br />
nutritional status.<br />
Services for UWO <strong>student</strong>s<br />
One on one counselling; Dietary intake<br />
analysis; Grocery Store tours; Recipe analysis;<br />
Sample menus and recipes; Group seminars<br />
and cooking classes.<br />
Student Health Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-3030<br />
www.shs.uwo.ca<br />
Room 11 UCC (lower level)<br />
Student Health Services provides oncampus<br />
health care and counselling, to all<br />
registered part-time and full-time <strong>student</strong>s at<br />
<strong>Western</strong> and Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges.<br />
The clinic is a full service medical clinic<br />
that <strong>of</strong>fers birth control information, allergy<br />
injections, immunization, and sexually<br />
transmitted infection testing. In addition,<br />
on-site counselling, massage therapy,<br />
physiotherapy and laboratory services are<br />
available. Our website provides detailed<br />
information about these services, health<br />
related resources, and assessing your health<br />
and wellbeing. Appointments can be made<br />
by contacting SHS either in person or by<br />
phone.<br />
UHIP<br />
Phone: 519-661-2194<br />
www.uhip.ca<br />
Human Resources, Support Services Building, Level 5<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Health Insurance Plan<br />
(UHIP) was created to <strong>of</strong>fer affordable<br />
insurance to pay the cost <strong>of</strong> the hospital and<br />
medical services international <strong>student</strong>s and<br />
their families might need to maintain their<br />
health while at a participating university in<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong>. Signing up for UHIP coverage is<br />
mandatory for all international <strong>student</strong>s and<br />
the fee is included in the year’s tuition. The<br />
plan covers most <strong>of</strong> what OHIP (<strong>Ontario</strong><br />
Health Insurance Plan) covers, as well costs<br />
usually covered by an extended health care<br />
plan.<br />
UHIP card — where do I pick it up?<br />
You will receive an email sent to your<br />
UWO account informing you that your<br />
UHIP card is available to be picked up<br />
in Student Central, Room 1120 <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services Building. Any questions<br />
can be emailed to the UHIP Administrator at<br />
hr-communication@uwo.ca.<br />
For more information about UHIP, please<br />
visit www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.<br />
html?uhip<br />
USC Health Plan<br />
Phone: 519-661-3722<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/health<br />
All full-time undergrads are automatically<br />
enrolled in the USC Extended Benefit Health<br />
Plan, and are assessed a fee <strong>of</strong> $96.00 for this<br />
Plan upon Registration. The Plan is effective<br />
from September 1st to August 31st, each<br />
year, and <strong>of</strong>fers benefits specifically designed<br />
for <strong>student</strong> needs.<br />
Students who are covered under an<br />
equivalent extended benefit health care plan<br />
(in addition to your standard provincial<br />
coverage) may choose to “opt-out” <strong>of</strong> the<br />
USC plan.<br />
The opt-out deadline for Undergraduate<br />
Students is September 27, 2010. Visit the<br />
website for more details.<br />
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Housing<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Housing & Ancillary Services<br />
Room 102, Elgin Hall<br />
Bed & Breakfast<br />
Phone: 519-661-3476<br />
www.stayatwestern.ca<br />
Located in Elgin Hall, <strong>Western</strong> Bed &<br />
Breakfast <strong>of</strong>fers convenient and affordable<br />
suite-style accommodation during the<br />
summer months. For more information, or to<br />
make a reservation, please visit our website.<br />
Housing Options<br />
Phone: 519-661-3547<br />
www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing<br />
Family Accommodations<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/plattslane<br />
If you are a <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong> looking for<br />
accommodation for your family, then Platt’s<br />
Lane Estates is for you. Featuring all the<br />
amenities for comfortable family living, while<br />
situated close to the university, your family’s<br />
needs for affordability, convenience, comfort<br />
and community can all be met.<br />
It’s not easy relocating your family as<br />
you pursue your academic studies, and at<br />
Platt’s Lane, we can help. We’ve designed a<br />
community <strong>of</strong> low-rise, walk-up apartment<br />
buildings and townhouses on a park-like<br />
setting <strong>of</strong> nearly 20 acres. Your family<br />
will enjoy the proximity to an excellent<br />
elementary school and day care facilities, and<br />
you will appreciate that the campus is just a<br />
short walk away.<br />
Off-Campus<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>’s<br />
<strong>student</strong>s live <strong>of</strong>f campus, and<br />
form a vital component <strong>of</strong> the<br />
London community. London is a<br />
beautiful city which <strong>of</strong>fers a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> accommodations.<br />
For <strong>student</strong>s seeking<br />
accommodation in the City,<br />
<strong>Western</strong> provides an Off-Campus<br />
Housing Service. This <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
maintains listings <strong>of</strong> housing<br />
available throughout the City <strong>of</strong><br />
London, and can be found either<br />
in our <strong>of</strong>fice or at www.has.uwo.ca/<br />
housing/<strong>of</strong>fcampus<br />
Residence<br />
www.residenceatwestern.ca<br />
Residences at The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> are some <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
in the country. In fact, the Globe and<br />
Mail’s <strong>student</strong> satisfaction survey placed<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s residences number one for seven<br />
consecutive years.<br />
We are very proud <strong>of</strong> the residence<br />
facilities at <strong>Western</strong> and have designed<br />
our website to give you all the information<br />
you need about residence accommodation.<br />
Our residence life programming is geared<br />
toward helping you achieve<br />
your academic goals while<br />
creating an atmosphere <strong>of</strong><br />
community and personal<br />
growth. We strive to<br />
assist you in attaining<br />
valuable leadership<br />
and employability<br />
skills by providing<br />
countless personal and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
opportunities.<br />
Safety and security<br />
are extremely important to us; day<br />
or night, someone is just a phone call away.<br />
The support <strong>of</strong> residence staff complements<br />
the numerous safety benefits <strong>of</strong> on-campus<br />
living, and contributes to your best possible<br />
residence experience!<br />
RezNet<br />
Phone: 519-850-2495<br />
Email: reznet@uwo.ca<br />
reznet.uwo.ca<br />
RezNet, or Residence Network, provides<br />
campuswide network connectivity and<br />
internet access to all residences at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
RezNet enhances your learning experience<br />
by providing access to numerous online<br />
academic resources. With an over 96%<br />
subscription rate, most <strong>student</strong>s find RezNet<br />
to be a valuable tool for their academic and<br />
web browsing needs.<br />
RESIDENCES<br />
Alumni House:<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
1151 Richmond Street<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6A 5B7<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2410<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-3814<br />
Delaware Hall:<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
1151 Richmond Street<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6A 5B7<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2407<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-3259<br />
Elgin Hall:<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
1151 Richmond Street<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6A 5B9<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2411<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-4268<br />
Essex Hall:<br />
1200 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6G 5E3<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2406<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-4240<br />
London Hall:<br />
1140 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6G 0A3<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-3377<br />
Please call Bell directory assistance to reach a<br />
<strong>student</strong> at London Hall.<br />
Medway-Sydenham Hall:<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
1151 Richmond Street<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6A 5B9<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2408<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-3719<br />
Perth Hall:<br />
1125 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6G 5K8<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2914<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-3510<br />
Saugeen-Maitland Hall:<br />
289 Windermere Road<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6G 2J8<br />
Student Phone: 519-850-2405<br />
Business Phone: 519-661-2178<br />
Housing<br />
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International Experience<br />
International Experience<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong><br />
Our volunteer driven branch and chapter<br />
network can help you transition from <strong>student</strong><br />
to young pr<strong>of</strong>essional during the summer<br />
break and after graduation. Branches around<br />
the world <strong>of</strong>fer informative and entertaining<br />
events that bring <strong>student</strong>s and alumni <strong>of</strong> all ages<br />
together for social interaction and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development. Attend an event, get involved or<br />
view a full branch list at www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
English Conversation Program<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ecp<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
Practice your spoken English! Conversation<br />
Circles and small Group Workshops are<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered throughout the year to help improve<br />
spoken English skills, to enhance confidence in<br />
conversational English, to increase knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> Canadian culture and to provide the<br />
opportunity to meet people from different areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> the university community. This program is<br />
open to members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>’s international<br />
community and their spouses or partners.<br />
Registration takes place at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each<br />
academic term.<br />
Events for International<br />
Students<br />
international.uwo.ca/events.cfm<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
SDC’s International and Exchange Student<br />
Centre has planned many different events<br />
throughout the year for all international<br />
<strong>student</strong>s (undergraduate and graduate) and<br />
their families. Attend one <strong>of</strong> our trips around<br />
London or to Niagara Falls or Toronto and get<br />
to know Canada! Come to one <strong>of</strong> our many<br />
social events (such as the Meet Your Peer Guide<br />
Event, Welcome Reception, International<br />
Student Orientation, International Potluck<br />
Dinners, Hockey Games, etc.) and meet other<br />
international and Canadian <strong>student</strong>s! Attend our<br />
different information sessions and workshops<br />
to make the most <strong>of</strong> your experience here at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>. For a complete list <strong>of</strong> events, please<br />
visit our website at: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/<br />
services/index.html?events<br />
International Exchange<br />
Program<br />
Phone: 519-661–2111 ext. 85196<br />
Email: exchange@uwo.ca<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange<br />
Have you ever wanted to study in Scotland,<br />
Denmark or Finland? How about Australia,<br />
France or Hong Kong? These are just some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the possible exchange locations <strong>student</strong>s<br />
can experience during their time at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
The International Exchange Program <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
you an extension <strong>of</strong> in-class learning that<br />
will cultivate personal growth. Going on<br />
exchange affords <strong>student</strong>s the opportunity to<br />
apply your learning in a new academic setting<br />
40<br />
and expand your horizons on many levels.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> is committed to internationalization<br />
and encourages all <strong>student</strong>s to become global<br />
citizens.<br />
Important facts about the<br />
program:<br />
• Exchanges are available<br />
to more than 15<br />
countries<br />
• Pay your tuition to<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, rather than<br />
paying international<br />
fees<br />
• Bursaries and<br />
scholarships are<br />
available to qualified<br />
applicants<br />
• Choose from one<br />
term or year-long exchanges<br />
• Improve your second-language skills<br />
• Courses count towards your degree<br />
• Experience another culture first-hand<br />
while advancing in your studies<br />
International Experiences &<br />
Opportunities at <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> different<br />
international opportunities to its <strong>student</strong>s,<br />
including various overseas volunteering,<br />
academic exchange and study abroad<br />
experiences. Students can also volunteer on<br />
campus with <strong>Western</strong>’s international community<br />
or get involved with one <strong>of</strong> the global issues<br />
clubs, NGOs or cultural clubs on campus.<br />
For more information, visit <strong>Western</strong>’s<br />
International Experiences and Opportunities<br />
Web Portal at http://international.uwo.ca/<br />
International Peer Connection<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
The International Peer Connection (IPC) is<br />
a program which connects new international<br />
<strong>student</strong>s with Peer Guides who are current<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s, both Canadian and<br />
international senior and graduate <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
The program is also open to spouses/partners<br />
<strong>of</strong> international <strong>student</strong>s. The Program <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
information, friendly support, involvement<br />
in <strong>Western</strong> activities and a link to <strong>Western</strong><br />
services and the larger London community. It<br />
will provide you with meaningful contact with<br />
Canadian and international <strong>student</strong>s and will<br />
assist you in feeling comfortable in your new<br />
environment and in making the most out <strong>of</strong><br />
your experience at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pick<br />
up and complete the IPC registration form<br />
available at SDC’s International and Exchange<br />
Student Centre, Room 2120, WSS or online:<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.<br />
html?peer<br />
International and Exchange<br />
Student Centre, SDC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int<br />
Yearround<br />
programs,<br />
information,<br />
and individual<br />
assistance with issues<br />
covering a broad<br />
range <strong>of</strong> questions<br />
and concerns,<br />
are available for<br />
International graduate<br />
and undergraduate<br />
<strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Individual assistance<br />
with immigration<br />
regulations, financial,<br />
cultural, career (Canadian work regulations,<br />
etc.) and personal issues is provided. Other<br />
services include: Pre-Arrival Guide, International<br />
Student Handbook, Orientation Service, Peer<br />
Guide Program, English Conversation Program,<br />
International Exchange Program, Porch Light<br />
Program, Income Tax Clinic, Support for Spouses/<br />
Partners <strong>of</strong> International Students, Emergency<br />
Loan and Bursary Program, social/cultural and<br />
informative events, online assistance (iss@uwo.<br />
ca), and the International and Exchange Student<br />
Centre.<br />
International Student Handbook<br />
International Students, make sure to pick up<br />
your full-length paper copy <strong>of</strong> the International<br />
Student Handbook when you arrive in Canada<br />
at SDC’s International and Exchange Student<br />
Centre (Room 2120, WSS). This copy includes<br />
additional information that you will find<br />
helpful once you arrive. For example, there<br />
is information on where to buy inexpensive<br />
furniture, where to buy food (including food<br />
from your home country), details on health care,<br />
cultural adjustment, reporting income tax, and<br />
immigration documents (such as Study Permits,<br />
Work Permits, and Visitor Visas) and a directory<br />
<strong>of</strong> different resources at <strong>Western</strong> and in London.<br />
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion<br />
School<br />
Phone: 519-661-3637<br />
www.uwo.ca/cstudies/tp<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>’s Trois-<br />
Pistoles French Immersion School attracts<br />
participants from all over Canada, the United<br />
States, Latin America, and other parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world, who wish to upgrade their education<br />
or pursue a pr<strong>of</strong>essional or personal goal. The<br />
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
its clients an experience <strong>of</strong> a lifetime: a complete<br />
immersion environment, so that they not only<br />
learn French, but live the language and the<br />
culture.<br />
UHIP<br />
See the Health and Wellness section in this guide.<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
Leadership<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />
Meetings: The following meetings <strong>of</strong> the<br />
BOG are held at 1:30 p.m. in Room 4155,<br />
Lawson Hall unless otherwise noted. Times<br />
and Dates are subject to change.<br />
September 28 (Tuesday)*, 2010<br />
November 25, 2010<br />
January 27, 2011<br />
April 28, 2011<br />
June 23, 2011<br />
September 27 (Tuesday), 2011<br />
November 24, 2011<br />
*The Board Retreat is scheduled to take place at London Hall on September 27 and<br />
28. Open portion <strong>of</strong> the Board meeting will begin there on Tuesday, September 28 at<br />
1:30 p.m.<br />
Leadership and Mentorship<br />
Program (LAMP)<br />
Phone: 519-661-5183<br />
lamp.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>University</strong> Community Centre Room 251<br />
The Leadership and Mentorship Program<br />
is designed both to help <strong>student</strong>s learn<br />
leadership skills, and also to mentor first-year<br />
<strong>student</strong>s to be successful in university. LAMP<br />
at <strong>Western</strong> is part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s efforts to<br />
provide first-year <strong>student</strong>s with a strong sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> both academic and peer support. First-year<br />
<strong>student</strong>s are guided through their first year <strong>of</strong><br />
university life by upper year <strong>student</strong>s in similar<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> academic interest and study. You<br />
will be connected with a supportive learning<br />
community to enhance your academic success.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> LAMP include the opportunity<br />
to build relationships and connections with<br />
people who share your academic and career<br />
interests, having an experienced <strong>student</strong> to<br />
answer questions and help you access the<br />
many resources on campus, and enjoying<br />
social interactions with people who share your<br />
interests. A program <strong>of</strong> The Student Success<br />
Centre.<br />
Leadership Education Program<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
lep.uwo.ca<br />
LEP is a free program providing <strong>Western</strong><br />
undergrads with the opportunity to gain a<br />
wealth <strong>of</strong> knowledge that will help them<br />
become truly effective leaders. LEP is delivered<br />
via 14 modules divided into three tiers.<br />
The seven modules <strong>of</strong> tier one (Individual<br />
Leadership) focus on the skills the individual<br />
needs to be an effective leader with topics<br />
such as communication, public speaking, self<br />
management, and campus involvement. The<br />
seven modules <strong>of</strong> tier two (Group Leadership)<br />
focus on the skills a leader needs to effectively<br />
facilitate group processes with topics like team<br />
building, facilitation, and conflict management.<br />
Tier three is a service learning placement in<br />
an organization <strong>of</strong> the <strong>student</strong>’s choice and<br />
is built upon the foundation <strong>of</strong> the earlier<br />
tiers while collaborating with teams and<br />
making an impact in the London community.<br />
Successful completion <strong>of</strong> at least five modules<br />
from a tier will be recognized with a Letter<br />
<strong>of</strong> Accomplishment in Individual Leadership<br />
(Tier One), Group Leadership (Tier Two), or<br />
Community Leadership (Tier Three) signed<br />
by the President <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong>. A program <strong>of</strong> The Student Success<br />
Centre.<br />
Senate<br />
Meetings: The following meetings <strong>of</strong> the Senate<br />
are to be held on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in Room<br />
1R40 <strong>of</strong> the Richard Ivey School <strong>of</strong> Business.<br />
Times and Dates are subject to change.<br />
September 24, 2010<br />
October 15, 2010<br />
November 12, 2010<br />
December 10, 2010<br />
January 21, 2011<br />
February 18, 2011<br />
March 18, 2011<br />
April 15, 2011<br />
May 13, 2011<br />
June 10, 2011<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Off-Campus<br />
Students (SOCS)<br />
Phone: 519-661-3898<br />
Email: socs@uwo.ca<br />
socs.uwo.ca<br />
The Society <strong>of</strong> Off-Campus Students provides<br />
first-year <strong>student</strong>s living <strong>of</strong>f-campus with<br />
important links to university life at <strong>Western</strong><br />
through support, mentorship and regular contact.<br />
SOCS aids in the transition <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-campus firstyear<br />
<strong>student</strong>s by facilitating academic, social and<br />
personal growth in a positive manner. Students<br />
interested in signing up for SOCS should check<br />
out the website at www.socs.uwo.ca. For any<br />
questions about the Off-Campus Orientation<br />
Week activities, or questions about year-long<br />
SOCS programming or how to apply as an<br />
upper-year leader, email us at socs@uwo.ca. A<br />
program <strong>of</strong> The Student Success Centre.<br />
STEP: Student Transitional<br />
Executive Program<br />
www.uscstep.ca<br />
Student Transitional<br />
Executive Program is a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> seminars presented<br />
by community leaders and<br />
<strong>Western</strong> faculty experts. Learn<br />
more about topics such as<br />
Women’s Issues, Mental Health,<br />
Business Ethics, Environmental<br />
Issues, Poverty and Homelessness<br />
in the work place, and also gain<br />
valuable skills and information<br />
for future employment. A cocurricular<br />
transcript will be issued<br />
upon completion.<br />
Student Elections<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec<br />
Student elections are an exciting<br />
time <strong>of</strong> year. If you think you have some great<br />
ideas <strong>of</strong> how to improve <strong>Western</strong>, take a chance<br />
and toss your hat in the ring. Nomination<br />
forms for both Faculty and USC positions are<br />
available online at www.usc.uwo.ca/elections/<br />
nomination-forms.html.<br />
September 2011<br />
Monday 13th: USC Elections – Nominations<br />
open- Pick up your application in the USC<br />
Monday 27th: USC Elections – Nominations<br />
close at 4PM- All Candidate’s Meeting.<br />
October 2011<br />
Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th: USC<br />
Elections – VOTE! www.voteusc.ca<br />
January 2012<br />
Thursday 13th: USC Elections- Nominations<br />
Open – Pick up your application in the USC<br />
Office (Room 340 UCC) or at www.voteusc.ca<br />
Thursday 27th: Nominations close for<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Governors and Senate (<strong>Academic</strong><br />
Constituencies only) at 4pm. Senate<br />
nomination forms are at www.uwo.ca/univsec.<br />
BOG nomination forms are available at www.<br />
uwo.ca/univsec/board/spres9.pdf<br />
Monday 31st: Nominations close at 4pm<br />
(Senate-at-Large nominations due) – All<br />
Candidate’s Meeting<br />
February 2012<br />
Tuesday 1st: USC Elections – Campaign Kick-<br />
Off!<br />
Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th:<br />
USC Elections – VOTE! www.voteusc.ca<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
See the Volunteer & Clubs Information section in this<br />
guide.<br />
Volunteer<br />
See the Volunteer & Clubs section in this<br />
guide.<br />
Leadership<br />
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Libraries & Computer Labs media on campus<br />
Libraries &<br />
Computer Access<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Libraries<br />
www.lib.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Libraries features seven locations across campus that provide<br />
access to: physical collections, individual and group study space, printing<br />
and photocopying facilities, Sun Ray terminals for access to online library<br />
resources, and wireless access if you prefer to work on your own laptop.<br />
The <strong>Western</strong> Libraries website (www.lib.uwo.ca) provides an easy way<br />
to search and discover <strong>Western</strong> Libraries’ expansive online collections. In<br />
person or online you will also find friendly, helpful staff available who are<br />
experienced assisting <strong>student</strong>s with all kinds <strong>of</strong> information needs.<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Individual <strong>Western</strong> Libraries locations are posted on the library website<br />
Taylor Library (Engineering, Science, Health Sciences and Schulich<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Medicine & Dentistry) and Weldon Library (Arts &<br />
Humanities, Information and Media Studies and Social Science) are the<br />
largest libraries on campus and through the school year are typically open<br />
between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m Monday to Friday, and <strong>of</strong>fer weekend<br />
hours (usually between 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.). Through the exam period<br />
Taylor and Weldon are open until 2 a.m..<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional libraries on campus include the C.B. “Bud” Johnston<br />
Library (Business), Education Library, John & Dosta Bitove Family<br />
Law Library and Music Library. Hours vary for each location but most<br />
are open between 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday to Friday and <strong>of</strong>fer some<br />
weekend hours.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Libraries is also home to the Archives and Research<br />
Collections Centre. The ARCC provides access to archival and special<br />
collections materials on a variety <strong>of</strong> topics <strong>of</strong> interest to researchers.<br />
Email Activation<br />
https://servlet.uwo.ca:8081/activateaccount/activateAccountController.jsp<br />
To activate your email account, go to the website above and enter your<br />
4-digit Access Code (formerly PIN) and 9-digit <strong>student</strong> number into the<br />
form that will appear.<br />
General Student Computing Labs<br />
These labs are for general <strong>University</strong> instructional use. When the labs<br />
are not reserved for classes, they may be used by any <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong> on<br />
a drop-in basis.<br />
Locations:<br />
• HSB13, HSB14 & HSB16 – Health Sciences Building, rooms 13, 14,<br />
and 16<br />
• NCB 105 – North Campus Building, room 105<br />
• NSC 110 – Natural Sciences Centre, room 110<br />
• SH 1310 – Somerville House, room 1310 (lower level)<br />
• UC2 – <strong>University</strong> College, room 2<br />
• SSC 1000, 1012 1032 – Social Science Centre<br />
WebCT Owl<br />
webct.uwo.ca<br />
WebCT Owl is an academic website where you can check your<br />
grades, see an online copy <strong>of</strong> your courses syllabus, or lectureslides,<br />
and is used by some pr<strong>of</strong>essors as a tool for distributing course<br />
assignments. After logging in with your <strong>Western</strong> username and<br />
password, your home page will display all the courses you are<br />
registered for.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Wireless<br />
Access to <strong>Western</strong> Wireless is only available to <strong>student</strong>s, faculty, staff<br />
and visitors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> who have a valid WEI — <strong>Western</strong> Electronic<br />
Identity. Faculty, staff and <strong>student</strong>s can find more information about<br />
their electronic identity on the Personal Computer Account FAQ page at<br />
wireless.uwo.ca<br />
Media on Campus<br />
94.9 CHRW - Radio <strong>Western</strong>, USC<br />
Request Line: 519-661-3600 | Office: 519-661-3601 | www.chrwradio.com<br />
Students host music shows, call live Mustang football, hockey and<br />
basketball games, develop spoken word shows, interview newsmakers, record<br />
bands, and more! 94.9 CHRW won the Canadian Music Industry Campus<br />
Radio Station Award in 1995 and 2001 and the 2000 Fred Sgambati Award<br />
for <strong>University</strong> Sports Coverage - the only campus station to do so. Follow<br />
a proud tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong> radio. Check the website to get involved, look<br />
us up on facebook.com/chrwradio or drop by Room 250 in the <strong>University</strong><br />
Community Centre (UCC).<br />
distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest<br />
https://<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca/secure/PhotoContest/<br />
The distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest is open to all <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s,<br />
faculty, and staff. Submission is by online entry and cash prizes are awarded to<br />
winners.<br />
Facebook, <strong>Western</strong><br />
www.facebook.com<br />
Follow <strong>Western</strong>’s latest news and updates on our Facebook page. Do a<br />
search for The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> and become a fan, find friends,<br />
and become part <strong>of</strong> the community. Also see Facebook in the<br />
Student Central section <strong>of</strong> this guide.<br />
Flickr<br />
http://flickr.com/groups/western/<br />
Share your photos with our Flickr photo group, where<br />
you’ll find more then 5,000 images <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>. Each<br />
week, we feature one <strong>of</strong> the photos at www.uwo.ca.<br />
The Gazette, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3580 | www.westerngazette.ca<br />
The Gazette is the only daily <strong>student</strong> newspaper in Canada and is published<br />
Tuesday through Friday, serving about 32,000 <strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong> each day.<br />
It reports news and promotes debate on issues relating to <strong>Western</strong> and the<br />
London community. Get involved by writing for news, arts & life or sports. Get<br />
creative by contributing to photography, video, graphics, or web design and<br />
development. The Gazette recruits year round and no experience is required. All<br />
the training is provided by <strong>student</strong> editors. To get started, visit room 263 in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Community Centre or visit www.westerngazette.ca/contributions<br />
to learn more. Email editor@westerngazette.ca for more information about<br />
getting involved.<br />
Twitter, <strong>Western</strong><br />
www.twitter.com<br />
Receive up to the minute news about <strong>Western</strong> by following @westernu.<br />
You can receive important dates and other information from Student Central<br />
by following UWOSCentral; and you can follow the USC on Twitter at western_<br />
usc.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> News, DNS & Alumni Gazette<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Communications and Public Affairs publishes a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> award-winning publications. <strong>Western</strong> News is the university’s weekly<br />
newspaper <strong>of</strong> record, delivering accurate news and topical commentary to 50<br />
on-campus boxes. The DNS (Daily News Service) presents campus news as<br />
it happens on <strong>Western</strong>’s homepage at www.uwo.ca. And the Alumni Gazette<br />
features excellent writing and photography. Online at http://communications.<br />
uwo.ca/alumni or in campus racks.<br />
You Tube<br />
http://youtube.com/user/<strong>Western</strong><strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s You Tube channel features hundreds <strong>of</strong> unique videos<br />
highlighting the <strong>Western</strong> Experience. Watch news clips, Mustang Athletics<br />
games, research vignettes, Convocation Addresses, and more.<br />
For other web 2.0 information, visit http://communications.uwo.ca/web2-0/<br />
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Parking<br />
Parking<br />
Phone: 519-661-3973<br />
www.uwo.ca/parking<br />
Room 4150, Support Services Building<br />
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to<br />
4:30p.m.<br />
Parking Office is closed Saturday, Sunday and<br />
statutory holidays.<br />
Accessible Parking<br />
www.uwo.ca/parking/accessible.html<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> supports<br />
the physically challenged. Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Community with long term or<br />
temporary physical disabilities may apply<br />
for access to all areas designated with the<br />
recognized international symbol. Disabled<br />
permit parkers are also granted access to all<br />
metered areas on campus.<br />
Graduate Student Parking<br />
Permit<br />
If you are a <strong>student</strong> registered in a Graduate<br />
program (MA, PhD or other authorized<br />
Graduate degree) and wish to park your vehicle<br />
on campus, you will need to purchase a permit<br />
and display it in your window. Graduate<br />
Students at <strong>Western</strong> are eligible to obtain a<br />
parking permit for the Perimeter (grey) lots.<br />
All permits are issued for a period <strong>of</strong> (up to<br />
twelve) months (September 1 to 31 August)<br />
and are issued on a Non-Reserved basis —<br />
meaning spaces are available on a first come<br />
first served basis.<br />
Parking at Affiliated <strong>University</strong><br />
Colleges<br />
Brescia<br />
brescia.uwo.ca<br />
Annual Permit: $350.00<br />
Daily Permit: $5.00<br />
Weekly Permit: $20.00<br />
Replacement Annual Permit (lost or stolen): $30.00<br />
Huron<br />
Parking at Huron requires a parking permit.<br />
Permits are available on request upon filling<br />
the required paperwork available at www.<br />
huronuc.ca/pdf/ParkingApp.pdf. As parking<br />
will also be <strong>of</strong>fered to the <strong>Western</strong> staff and<br />
<strong>student</strong>s starting August 16, it is important for<br />
<strong>student</strong>s to get their pass early. Parking passes<br />
are to be picked up in person in the Mail Room<br />
(basement level, south end, by Maintenance/<br />
Housekeeping) starting August 9th, 2010.<br />
A parking permit does not guarantee you a<br />
parking space, particularly in winter. For more<br />
information, contact Marianna 519-438-7224,<br />
x278, or mhambale@uwo.ca.<br />
Kings<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/physical_plant/parking/<br />
See King’s <strong>University</strong> College section, News and<br />
Updates.<br />
Undergraduate Parking<br />
Lots<br />
• Althouse<br />
• Medway<br />
• Huron Flats<br />
• Springett West Gate<br />
Although green coded lots are all<br />
about the same distance from the<br />
campus core, some are perceived<br />
to be “closer” and will fill more<br />
quickly, according to predictable<br />
cycles:<br />
Medway fills to capacity by about<br />
10:30am. Usage drops <strong>of</strong>f quickly at 2:00pm.<br />
Huron Flats and Althouse lots do not fill to<br />
capacity.<br />
If you arrive on campus before 8:30, typically<br />
you may still get a space at Medway. If you arrive<br />
mid-morning or later, go directly to Huron<br />
Flats or Althouse. Please do not sit and wait<br />
longer than a few minutes for a space to open<br />
up. There is adequate space elsewhere, and it<br />
is much better use <strong>of</strong> your valuable time to go<br />
directly there. If you have questions or need<br />
directions to available lots, ask at the Welcome<br />
Centre.<br />
During the summer months (May-August),<br />
undergraduate (green) permit holders have<br />
access to all green zone lots as well as the<br />
following grey zone lots; South Valley, Springett,<br />
Elborn and Visual Arts.<br />
How do I Reserve an<br />
Undergraduate Parking Permit for<br />
the <strong>Academic</strong> Year?<br />
Internet<br />
The most convenient way to obtain your<br />
parking permit is to use our internet form:<br />
www.uwo.ca/parking/application_prereq.<br />
html. Follow the instructions on the application.<br />
This section is secured and therefore payment is<br />
required in order to guarantee your permit.<br />
In Person<br />
The parking <strong>of</strong>fice will gladly process your<br />
application in person. We are located in Room<br />
4150, Support Services Building. Be prepared<br />
for long line-ups during Orientation Week.<br />
Please Note:<br />
Permits requested during the spring/summer<br />
months for the academic year (1 September - 30<br />
August) will be processed during the summer<br />
and will be available for you to pickup in Room<br />
4150, Support Services Building after July 15.<br />
Parking space at the <strong>University</strong> is limited. All<br />
arrangements are made on a first-come, firstserved<br />
basis and we regret that not all requests<br />
can always be accommodated.<br />
Undergraduate Student Parking<br />
Permit<br />
Visit www.uwo.ca/parking for more details.<br />
Visitor Parking Options<br />
Public parking is available at easily accessible<br />
points around campus. Visitors and invited<br />
guests should be directed to one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
available visitor facilities, visitor attended<br />
lots, meters, or pay and display metered<br />
areas.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> is a large, active<br />
and complex place. Parking location,<br />
availability and function may be obtained<br />
at the Information Centers located at the<br />
Richmond and <strong>Western</strong> Road entrances to<br />
campus. Information kiosks are attended<br />
by <strong>student</strong> staff (Monday to Friday, 8am -<br />
4pm) who are equipped with campus maps<br />
and are happy to assist visitors to reach<br />
their destinations. All parking on campus<br />
is restricted to lots/spaces that have been<br />
marked and/or signed for such purpose. The<br />
<strong>University</strong> campus is private property and<br />
parking is prohibited in any location where<br />
not specifically authorized.<br />
There is a charge to park in all <strong>of</strong> these<br />
lots, unless otherwise indicated:<br />
Alumni Hall/Thompson Arena —<br />
Attended Lot<br />
• Located in the central campus core<br />
Weldon Lot — Attended Lot<br />
• Located in the central campus core<br />
Kent Drive — Attended Lot<br />
• Located in the central campus core<br />
Althouse Lot (north entrance) —-<br />
Automated Entry<br />
• Located on the southern perimeter <strong>of</strong><br />
campus.<br />
Medical Science Lot — Attended Lot<br />
• Located in the central campus core<br />
Meter Parking — No maximum<br />
• Located at various buildings in the<br />
campus core<br />
• Meter rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):<br />
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm<br />
• ($3.00/hr): Saturdays until noon<br />
• Exact Change Required<br />
Pay & Display Multi space meter<br />
parking — No maximum<br />
• Located at Labatt Health Science<br />
Building, Talbot, North Campus/<br />
Visual Arts Building and Westminster.<br />
Rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):<br />
Monday to Sunday; 24/hrs/day; 7<br />
days/week<br />
• Exact Change OR Credit Cards (Visa,<br />
Mastercard, American Express)<br />
available.<br />
Parking<br />
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Safety & Security<br />
Safety & Security<br />
Blue Emergency Phones<br />
What is a Blue Emergency Phone?<br />
One method for contacting the <strong>University</strong><br />
Police is through the Code Blue Emergency<br />
Phones. These are emergency phones, which<br />
provide direct two-way communications to<br />
the Police Communications Operators in<br />
the Communications Centre. There are 21<br />
Emergency Phones located strategically on<br />
grounds throughout the campus.<br />
The Code Blue Emergency Phones are simple<br />
to operate. Pressing the emergency button on<br />
a Blue Phone will connect directly to Campus<br />
Police Communications Operator. The Police<br />
Communications Operators are located at 601<br />
Dundas Street for this region. Campus Police<br />
Communications. Operator is at the Campus<br />
Police SLB location, on campus. For locations,<br />
refer to the campus map.<br />
When to use an Emergency Blue Phone<br />
The Code Blue Emergency Phones have<br />
been installed for safety. All campus users;<br />
including <strong>student</strong>s, faculty, staff and the public<br />
are encouraged to activate the phones if they<br />
encounter any situation that makes them<br />
uncomfortable. The Code Blue Emergency<br />
Phones are for your convenience and should<br />
be used: if a crime is in progress or witnessed;<br />
if emergency assistance is needed; if you are<br />
being harassed or feel threatened; if you are<br />
ill or require medical attention; if you require<br />
assistance or directions.<br />
Campus Community Police<br />
Service<br />
Phone: 519-661-3300 (non-emergencies or inquiries)<br />
Emergency: 911<br />
www.uwo.ca/police<br />
The Campus Police Service is involved in<br />
activities that include Patrols, Response, Crime<br />
Prevention, Emergency Management and Fire<br />
Safety. Special Constables have the Police Officer<br />
powers necessary to deal with most issues found<br />
on campus. Other associated services in support<br />
<strong>of</strong> campus safety include the Student Emergency<br />
Response Team, Volunteer Foot Patrollers,<br />
Occupational Health and Safety, Equity Services,<br />
Housing and more.<br />
Campus Community Police Service is an accredited<br />
campus law enforcement agency.<br />
Code <strong>of</strong> Student Conduct<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/code.pdf<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, as one <strong>of</strong> the top universities in<br />
Canada, has established high academic and<br />
behavioural standards and any compromise <strong>of</strong><br />
these standards can be detrimental to both the<br />
individual and the <strong>University</strong>. The Code <strong>of</strong><br />
Student Conduct at <strong>Western</strong> covers both on and<br />
<strong>of</strong>f campus conduct and can be used<br />
when behaviour is excessive, frightening or<br />
causes a personal safety concern.<br />
Discipline ranges from a warning to expulsion.<br />
The main purpose <strong>of</strong> such discipline<br />
is to address negative behaviour, promote<br />
a safe and harmonious environment and to<br />
return <strong>student</strong>s to the focus <strong>of</strong> their studies.<br />
For further information, you may wish<br />
to review the Code <strong>of</strong> Student Conduct,<br />
behavioural expectations, and the sanctions<br />
for misconduct that are specified in the Code<br />
<strong>of</strong> Student Conduct at www.uwo.ca/univsec/<br />
board/code.pdf<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> Personal<br />
Information<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
collects personal information under the<br />
authority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Act, 1982, as amended. The<br />
information is related directly to and needed by<br />
the <strong>University</strong> for the purposes <strong>of</strong> recruitment,<br />
admission, registration, progression, graduation,<br />
administration, and other activities related to its<br />
programs.<br />
The information is used to administer<br />
and operate academic, athletic, recreational,<br />
<strong>student</strong> development, <strong>student</strong> employment,<br />
financial aid, and other <strong>University</strong> programs<br />
and activities, including residence operations<br />
and alumni and development activities and<br />
programs. For example, personal information<br />
will be used to determine academic status,<br />
record academic achievement, produce class<br />
lists, issue <strong>student</strong> cards, process transcript<br />
requests, maintain tuition accounts, issue tax<br />
receipts, notify <strong>student</strong>s <strong>of</strong> important issues<br />
and updates, determine eligibility for <strong>student</strong><br />
awards, scholarships and financial support,<br />
and administer financial aid and government<br />
financial assistance programs.<br />
It is the policy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> to consider<br />
the following information about current and<br />
former <strong>student</strong>s to be publicly available and to<br />
provide it to third parties upon request: <strong>student</strong>’s<br />
full name; Faculty(ies)/Schools in which <strong>student</strong><br />
is/was enrolled, with major field <strong>of</strong> study;<br />
degree(s) awarded by <strong>Western</strong> and date(s)<br />
conferred; and academic or other <strong>University</strong><br />
honors or distinctions. At any time an individual<br />
may request that this information cease to be<br />
made publicly available by contacting the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Registrar, in writing.<br />
Personal information may be used for<br />
statistical and research purposes by the<br />
<strong>University</strong>, other post-secondary educational<br />
institutions, researchers, and the provincial and<br />
federal government. The <strong>University</strong> discloses<br />
specific and limited personal information<br />
to recognized <strong>student</strong> organizations for the<br />
purposes <strong>of</strong> administering their programs<br />
including membership administration, health<br />
plan, elections, and issuing <strong>of</strong> bus passes.<br />
Personal information <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong>s enrolled in an<br />
Affiliated <strong>University</strong> College is shared with the<br />
Affiliated <strong>University</strong> College.<br />
Select information may be shared with third<br />
parties, including: award donors; government<br />
funding<br />
agencies to process financial assistance<br />
applications; financial institutions to confirm<br />
<strong>student</strong> enrollment; independent <strong>student</strong><br />
loan administration companies to process<br />
<strong>student</strong> loan documents; collection agencies<br />
for outstanding accounts; municipalities for<br />
debts owed by <strong>student</strong>s; and contracted service<br />
providers acting on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Credit card information is transmitted to an<br />
independent processing company in order to<br />
process payments. Personal information may<br />
be disclosed to third parties in the course <strong>of</strong> an<br />
investigation <strong>of</strong> misconduct. Information relating<br />
to misconduct and/or falsified documents may<br />
be shared with other educational institutions.<br />
If you have any questions about the<br />
<strong>University</strong>’s collection, use, or disclosure <strong>of</strong> your<br />
personal information, please contact the Student<br />
Central Team Leader, Student Central, <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services Building, The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>, London, ON, N6A 3K7, tel:<br />
519-661-2111, extension 84863.<br />
Emergency Contacts<br />
on Campus<br />
Campus Emergencies....................................911<br />
Ambulance ....................................................911<br />
Fire ................................................................911<br />
Hazardous Materials Emergencies ...............911<br />
Campus Police<br />
Non-Emergency... 519-661-3300 or ext. 83300<br />
Physical Plant<br />
Service Centre....... 519-661-3304 or ext. 83304<br />
London Police Services<br />
See the Important Contacts section in this guide.<br />
Lost and Found<br />
Phone: 519-661-3300<br />
www.uwo.ca/police/lostandfound.htm<br />
Campus Police operates a Lost and Found.<br />
Various items are left around campus by<br />
<strong>student</strong>s, faculty, staff and visitors and are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
turned in to Campus Police. Items in Lost and<br />
Found remain at the Police Office for 60 days,<br />
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after which the Campus Police may dispose<br />
<strong>of</strong> items by selling these at a public sale. The<br />
proceeds <strong>of</strong> the sale are deposited into the<br />
Campus Police Bike Fund and are used in<br />
support <strong>of</strong> the community. Clothing and other<br />
items not suitable for sale are either donated to<br />
charity or discarded. Textbooks are forwarded to<br />
the Used Book Store or <strong>Western</strong> Foot Patrol as a<br />
donation.<br />
If you have lost or found property, please visit<br />
Campus Police. For more information, contact<br />
us at 519 661-3300.<br />
Any lost keys can be retrieved at the Keys<br />
Office in Room 2380 <strong>of</strong> the Support Services<br />
Building. Your UWO Photo ID Card is required.<br />
Students can also visit the InfoSource in the<br />
UCC to collect lost items. You can check for lost<br />
<strong>student</strong> cards at Student Central in the <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services building.<br />
Privacy Policy<br />
www.uwo.ca/privacy<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Approach to Information and<br />
Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy<br />
With the extension <strong>of</strong> the Freedom <strong>of</strong><br />
Information and Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy Act<br />
(FIPPA) to <strong>Ontario</strong> universities in June 2006,<br />
records under <strong>Western</strong>’s custody or control are<br />
now subject to this provincial legislation. The<br />
two key principles that underlie the Act —<br />
public access to information and protection <strong>of</strong><br />
personal privacy — are principles that <strong>Western</strong><br />
had taken seriously for many years prior to the<br />
application <strong>of</strong> FIPPA.<br />
In 1996 the Board <strong>of</strong> Governors approved<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> Guidelines<br />
on Access to Information and Protection<br />
<strong>of</strong> Privacy. The principles upon which the<br />
Guidelines are based include the following: as<br />
a general rule, with the exception <strong>of</strong> personal<br />
information, information contained in <strong>University</strong><br />
records should be available to members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> community and to members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public more generally; exemptions from the<br />
general principle favouring access should be as<br />
limited and specific as possible; and collection,<br />
retention, use, and disclosure <strong>of</strong> personal<br />
information contained in <strong>University</strong> records<br />
should be regulated in a manner that will protect<br />
the privacy <strong>of</strong> individuals who are the subject <strong>of</strong><br />
such information.<br />
Currently, <strong>Western</strong> endeavours to provide<br />
both the <strong>University</strong> community and the public<br />
with broad access to its records. It continues its<br />
efforts to protect the personal information <strong>of</strong><br />
all individuals who come into contact with the<br />
<strong>University</strong>, be they <strong>student</strong>s, alumni, faculty,<br />
staff, or members <strong>of</strong> the general public. The<br />
goal has been to ensure that all information is<br />
dealt with appropriately, whether in accordance<br />
with <strong>University</strong> policies or legislation. The<br />
latter includes, for example, requirements<br />
laid out in the Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information and<br />
Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy Act and in the federal<br />
Personal Information Protection and Electronic<br />
Documents Act (PIPEDA), to the extent that the<br />
latter Act is applicable to the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has established an Information<br />
and Privacy Office located in the <strong>University</strong><br />
Secretariat and appointed an Information and<br />
Privacy Coordinator. This Office is responsible<br />
for the day-to-day administration <strong>of</strong> FIPPA and<br />
other related legislation. An Advisory Committee<br />
has been formed to assist the Coordinator with<br />
the task <strong>of</strong> implementation. Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Committee are: Director <strong>of</strong> the Information and<br />
Privacy Office; <strong>University</strong> Secretary; <strong>University</strong><br />
Archivist; <strong>University</strong> Legal Counsel; Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Internal Audit; Director <strong>of</strong> Administration,<br />
Student Services; Legal Manager; Research<br />
Development Services and Director; Information<br />
Technology Services.<br />
SERT: Student Emergency<br />
Response Team, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 (Ext. 84824)<br />
www.sert.uwo.ca<br />
General Inquiries: shs-ert@uwo.ca<br />
First Aid Courses: sert-firstaid@uwo.ca<br />
Room 28, UCC (Inside Student Health Services)<br />
SERT is much more than a university club.<br />
We are a team <strong>of</strong> unique individuals from every<br />
faculty on campus. Though our goals and<br />
backgrounds are diverse, we are all connected<br />
by our desire to help other people. It is because<br />
<strong>of</strong> this and the large amount <strong>of</strong> time that the<br />
team spends together through training and<br />
social events, that every new member quickly<br />
becomes an integral part <strong>of</strong> our closely-knit<br />
group. Becoming a member on SERT will also<br />
expose you to many real emergency situations<br />
that will get your adrenaline flowing and put<br />
your leadership skills and your first aid training<br />
to the test. These experiences will ingrain in you<br />
the leadership skills and the confidence to excel<br />
in all areas <strong>of</strong> life. Finally, you will be able to help<br />
other people when they need you the most.<br />
Time Commitment<br />
Each SERT member is responsible to<br />
volunteer for one on-call shift per week. These<br />
shifts run during the day from 8:20am to<br />
6:20pm and overnight from 6:20pm to 8:20am,<br />
sleeping accommodations are provided for<br />
overnight shifts. Every SERT member is also<br />
required to attend monthly trainings which are<br />
approximately 5 hours in duration. While<br />
on-call a SERT member can do regular<br />
daily activities (eg. homework, work out<br />
at Campus Rec, watch a movie at <strong>Western</strong><br />
Film) and therefore will have time to<br />
complete assignments and school work<br />
while on-call.<br />
The Application Process<br />
SERT accepts applications to the team<br />
in early September <strong>of</strong> each academic year.<br />
There are six stages to the application process<br />
as outlined below. In order to apply to SERT<br />
you must have a minimum requirement <strong>of</strong><br />
Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR,<br />
or its equivalent according to the Workers’<br />
Compensation Board.<br />
Applications are due early in September,<br />
immediately after Orientation Week. Check out<br />
the example dates below and look out for actual<br />
deadlines being posted in July.<br />
First Aid Training<br />
SERT <strong>of</strong>fers courses in standard<br />
first aid with basic rescuer certification<br />
and re-certification. Covering CPR and<br />
contingencies for numerous emergency<br />
situations, sign up for a course at www.sert.<br />
uwo.ca/courses.shtml.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Foot Patrol<br />
Phone: 519-661-3650<br />
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol<br />
Why walk alone at night? <strong>Western</strong> Foot<br />
Patrol will walk you to your destination! A<br />
volunteer co-ed team will walk you to or from<br />
any location on the main or affiliate college<br />
campuses along with many <strong>of</strong>f campus locations.<br />
The service is free and available to all <strong>student</strong>s<br />
and staff at <strong>Western</strong>. Call 519-661-3650.<br />
Foot Patrol also conducts Blue Emergency<br />
Phone and lighting audits; patrols campus,<br />
reporting suspicious activities; and operates the<br />
Work Safe program with Campus Police.<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
September-April<br />
Sunday - Thursday 6pm-1am;<br />
Friday & Saturday 6pm-midnight<br />
September, December & April Exam Periods,<br />
Reading Week, Long Holiday Weekends<br />
Sunday-Thursday: 9:00pm-1:00am<br />
Friday-Saturday: 9:00pm-midnight<br />
Any changes to these hours will be detailed<br />
on our voice mail message at<br />
519-661-3650 and our main web page at<br />
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol; UCC room 57<br />
The Work Safe program is operated in<br />
partnership with Campus Police from 6pm-6am<br />
daily. <strong>Western</strong> Foot Patrol operates the service<br />
during the evening hours <strong>of</strong> operation listed<br />
above; Campus Police operates the service at all<br />
other times.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Disaster Plan<br />
For more information about <strong>Western</strong>’s<br />
Disaster plan, visit the Campus Police website<br />
at www.uwo.ca/police/ and look under<br />
‘community safety links.’<br />
Safety & Security<br />
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Services to help you succeed<br />
Services to Help You Succeed<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling<br />
See Program & <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling in the <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Information section in this guide.<br />
Backpack 2 Briefcase<br />
See the Careers & Employment section in this guide.<br />
The Chaplains @ <strong>Western</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 x85929<br />
www.uwo.ca/chaplain<br />
Presently, there are five chaplains appointed<br />
to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> from<br />
various Christian Traditions within the<br />
association. We are also able to provide<br />
immediate contacts for Muslim, and Jewish<br />
<strong>student</strong>s. For those <strong>student</strong>s who are not a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> these traditions, we work to<br />
provide them with access to spiritual leaders and<br />
resources within their own tradition.<br />
Equity and Human Rights<br />
Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-3334<br />
Email: equity@uwo.ca; www.uwo.ca/equity<br />
Rooms 330-335, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences<br />
Building<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Commitment<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> affirms<br />
that every member <strong>of</strong> its community has the<br />
right to study and work in an environment free<br />
from discrimination and harassment.<br />
Discrimination and Harassment<br />
Equity & Human Rights Services implements<br />
the <strong>University</strong>’s policies on discrimination and<br />
harassment. We <strong>of</strong>fer:<br />
• mediation and resolution <strong>of</strong> complaints<br />
• seminars and workshops<br />
• resources about equity & human rights<br />
issues<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
(evenings and weekends by appointment)<br />
Food Support Service, USC<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50<br />
The USC Food Support Service is a<br />
completely anonymous food hamper distribution<br />
system. Food hampers can be requested through<br />
email and collected 24 hours a day.<br />
To obtain a food hamper, <strong>student</strong>s can email<br />
usc.food.support@uwo.ca with a request. No<br />
identification or other information is required.<br />
Any special requests (such as baby food or dairy<br />
free items) can be made at this time.<br />
The <strong>student</strong> will receive an email from<br />
the USC Food Support Service coordinators<br />
within 48 hours with the location and<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> a locker within the UCC (if<br />
special requests are made, it may take up to a<br />
week to prepare a special hamper). Students<br />
may also obtain hampers in person at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Student’s Council <strong>of</strong>fice (UCC<br />
Room 340) during business hours.<br />
Indigenous Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-4095 or 1-888-661-4095<br />
Email: is.staff@uwo.ca<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/Indigenous<br />
Indigenous Services provides for<br />
“Indigenous Student Support Services”<br />
which includes: 1. Counselling Services,<br />
Admissions assistance, 2. Pre-<strong>University</strong><br />
Enrichment (summer youth camps, track and<br />
field, co-ed basketball, tours, recruitment<br />
information), 3. <strong>Academic</strong> Preparatory and<br />
Transition Programs liaison services with<br />
Lambton College Pre-Degree Program,<br />
Mohawk Immersion Program, and Six<br />
Nations Polytechnic, 4. Undergraduate<br />
Student Enrichment (academic assistance and<br />
referrals, Access Transition Program, Bridging<br />
and Mature Student Support, Learning<br />
Resource Centre, Visiting Elders/Traditional<br />
Teachers), and 5. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Health Support<br />
(Schulich School <strong>of</strong> Medicine and Dentistry<br />
Liaison Counsellor).<br />
International and Exchange<br />
Student Centre, SDC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031 or 519-661-2111 ext. 85908<br />
Email: iss@uwo.ca; Web: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int<br />
Room 2120, WSS;<br />
SDC’s International Exchange Program, 519-661-2111<br />
ext. 85196<br />
Email: exchange@uwo.ca; Web: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/<br />
exchange<br />
See the International Experience section in this guide.<br />
Learning Skills Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-2183<br />
learning@uwo.ca<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning<br />
Whether you’re an undergraduate,<br />
graduate, or pr<strong>of</strong>essional school <strong>student</strong>,<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Learning Skills counsellors can help<br />
you to be an even better <strong>student</strong>.<br />
• Learn new strategies in the Learning<br />
Help Centre<br />
• Consult with a learning specialist<br />
• Attend presentations on key learning<br />
topics<br />
• Receive helpful tips by email every two<br />
weeks<br />
• Use our online help for information<br />
on: Key <strong>Academic</strong> Skills; Improving<br />
Your Test Performance; Memory and<br />
Thinking Skills; Exams: Preparing<br />
for and Writing; Time Management<br />
Strategies<br />
• Print our Fall and Winter term<br />
calendars and a weekly planner to help<br />
organize your time at website above<br />
LGBTQ2 Support<br />
Phone: 591-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?lgbt<br />
Psychological Services has several<br />
counsellors with expertise in the provision<br />
<strong>of</strong> services to LGBTQ2 <strong>student</strong>s. We have<br />
experience in assisting <strong>student</strong>s with coming<br />
out issues, family matters, isolation, dealing<br />
with queer phobia on campus, and many<br />
other concerns. We actively maintain links<br />
with <strong>Western</strong>’s Pride Network and stay<br />
informed regarding additional services<br />
and events <strong>of</strong> relevance to the LGBTQ2<br />
community on campus.<br />
Lifelong Learning<br />
Commissioner<br />
Phone: 519-661-3574<br />
Email: usc.lifelong.learning@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=78<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council has<br />
appointed a Lifelong Learning Commissioner<br />
to enhance the quality <strong>of</strong> mature <strong>student</strong> life.<br />
The Commissioner may be reached through<br />
the USC at the above contact info.<br />
London Crisis Centres<br />
See Crisis Appointments and Response to Traumatic<br />
Events in the Important Contacts section in this guide.<br />
Mature Advising<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-<strong>student</strong>s<br />
Donna Moore, the Mature Student Advisor,<br />
Rebecca Smith, <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor, and<br />
Rosemary Lewis, Administrative Assistant can be<br />
found in The Student Success Centre: Careers,<br />
Leadership and Experience. Donna and Rebecca<br />
can help you with all aspects <strong>of</strong> becoming a<br />
<strong>student</strong>—admissions, programs, services, etc.<br />
Enrolled at <strong>Western</strong>? Donna and Rebecca help<br />
part-time <strong>student</strong>s choose courses and program<br />
directions. Rosemary has been helping<br />
<strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong> for many years, and is a<br />
great resource!<br />
Ombudsperson<br />
Phone: 519-661-3573<br />
www.uwo.ca/ombuds<br />
Room 3100B WSS<br />
Email: ombuds@uwo.ca<br />
The <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Ombudsperson acts<br />
a liaison between the <strong>University</strong> and<br />
its Students. The Ombudsperson is a<br />
confidential, free and impartial <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
designed for dealing with academic concerns<br />
such as unfair grading, appealing accusations<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic dishonesty, as well as <strong>University</strong><br />
recommended withdrawals and readmissions.<br />
Check out their website and FAQ section to<br />
see if the Ombudsperson can help with any<br />
problems you may encounter during the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> your degree.<br />
Peer Mentors<br />
Phone: 519-661-3898<br />
www.lamp.uwo.ca<br />
The Leadership and Mentorship Program<br />
(LAMP) at <strong>Western</strong> is part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s<br />
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efforts to provide first-year <strong>student</strong>s with a<br />
strong sense <strong>of</strong> both academic and community<br />
support. First-year <strong>student</strong>s are guided through<br />
their transitional first year to university life<br />
by upper-year <strong>student</strong>s in similar fields<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic interest and study. You will<br />
be connected with a supportive learning<br />
community to enhance your academic<br />
success.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> the LAMP include the<br />
opportunity to build relationships and<br />
connections with people who share your<br />
academic and career interests, having an<br />
experienced <strong>student</strong> to answer questions<br />
and help you access the many resources on<br />
campus, and enjoying social interactions<br />
with people who share your interests.<br />
The transition to <strong>University</strong> can be<br />
challenging, but with the right motivation<br />
and encouragement, this transition is<br />
made easier. If you’re an inspired <strong>student</strong><br />
looking not only to accomplish academic<br />
excellence, but also have a great time, then<br />
LAMP is the program for you.<br />
A program <strong>of</strong> The Student Success Centre.<br />
Psychological Services<br />
See Health and Wellness section.<br />
SAGE<br />
A Community for mature <strong>student</strong>s<br />
Email: sage@uwo.ca<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-<strong>student</strong>s/sage/<br />
SAGE <strong>of</strong>fers you an opportunity to connect<br />
with other mature <strong>student</strong>s on campus. We’ll<br />
host regular social events and sessions on topics<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest to mature <strong>student</strong>s. Email: sage@<br />
uwo.ca to be added to our mailing list.<br />
Services for Students<br />
with Disabilities<br />
Phone: 519-661-2147<br />
Email: ssd@uwo.ca<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd<br />
Services for Students with Disabilities plays<br />
an integral role in <strong>Western</strong>’s efforts to ensure<br />
that its courses, services, and environment are<br />
accessible for <strong>student</strong>s who have disabilities.<br />
These disabilities include, but are not limited<br />
to, vision, hearing and mobility impairments,<br />
learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic<br />
pain, and attention deficit disorders.<br />
Six Degrees<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s premier social network<br />
for young pr<strong>of</strong>essional alumni<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca/getinvolved/sixdegrees<br />
Six Degrees <strong>of</strong> Separation is a theory<br />
that anyone on the planet is connected to<br />
any other person through a chain <strong>of</strong> six<br />
people. Through the Six Degrees exclusive<br />
event series, <strong>Western</strong>’s Alumni Association<br />
is creating new experiences and new<br />
connections for young pr<strong>of</strong>essional alumni.<br />
Who are you connected to?<br />
Student<br />
Central<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Student Development Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031 (main)<br />
519-661-2147 (SSD)<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
WSSB, 2nd Floor: Indigenous Services Resource<br />
Centre, International and Exchange Student Centre,<br />
Volunteers In Progress; 4th Floor: Psychological<br />
Services, Learning Skills Services, The Writing<br />
Support Centre, Services for Students with<br />
Disabilities.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Student Development Centre<br />
is dedicated to the provision <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
and accessible services that help <strong>student</strong>s<br />
achieve their personal, academic, and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional goals in a confidential<br />
and caring environment. The Student<br />
Development Centre <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
academic and personal services to meet<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>’s undergraduate and<br />
graduate <strong>student</strong>s. Our services are free<br />
for current <strong>student</strong>s & recent grads, and<br />
are administered by highly trained and<br />
experienced pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who know what<br />
campus life is all about. Visiting scholars,<br />
post-doctoral researchers and families <strong>of</strong><br />
faculty members can also access some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
services. Explore the Website, drop into the<br />
Centre, or give us a call to find out how we<br />
can help you.<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
8:30am - 4:30pm (Fall & Winter terms)<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
8:30am - 4:00pm (Intersession/Summer terms)<br />
The Student Success Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
success.uwo.ca<br />
The Student Success Centre is here to help<br />
with each step <strong>of</strong> your journey to a successful<br />
future. We understand that by coming to<br />
<strong>Western</strong> you have chosen to invest your time,<br />
money and energy to set yourself up for the best<br />
possible<br />
outcomes. There are a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> transitions to be navigated on the<br />
path to success, and we are here to support you.<br />
This means finding opportunities that build<br />
your skills, knowledge and experience for a<br />
meaningful and fulfilling life. We <strong>of</strong>fer a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> services regarding career development,<br />
experiential learning, first year programs,<br />
leadership, scholar’s programs and mature<br />
<strong>student</strong>s programs.<br />
Women’s Issues Network<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 Ext. 82625<br />
www.winuwo.ca<br />
The Women’s Issues Network is a<br />
USC service dedicated to recognizing,<br />
representing, and rectifying gender<br />
inequalities affecting UWO <strong>student</strong>s. WIN<br />
is committed to providing a space free from<br />
racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as<br />
providing an educational resource centre on<br />
woman’s and gender issues.<br />
Writing Support Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing<br />
Realize your potential as a writer. The<br />
WSC <strong>of</strong>fers free comprehensive writing<br />
support to the entire <strong>Western</strong> Community:<br />
• One-on-one writing consultations<br />
• Weekly writing workshops<br />
• Drop-in Writing Centre (Weldon)<br />
• Summer <strong>Academic</strong> Writing Clinic<br />
• On-line writing help<br />
• GradWrite!: writing support tailored<br />
to meet grad <strong>student</strong>s’ needs<br />
• Grad Lab: resource centre for grad<br />
<strong>student</strong>s<br />
• Peer Tutoring Program: volunteering<br />
opportunities for developed writers<br />
Services to help you succeed<br />
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Shops & Services on Campus<br />
Shops & Services<br />
ATMs<br />
In the <strong>University</strong> Community Centre (UCC)<br />
there are ATMs for: Bank <strong>of</strong> Montreal (basement,<br />
near InPrint); CIBC (basement, beside Tim<br />
Hortons); Royal Bank (main floor, beside the<br />
gym); Scotiabank (basement, near InPrint) and TD<br />
bank (main floor, beside Williams C<strong>of</strong>fee Pub).<br />
Book Store at <strong>Western</strong><br />
Phone: 519-661-3520<br />
www.bookstore.uwo.ca<br />
Lower Level UCC<br />
Serving the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> since<br />
1925, The Book Store at <strong>Western</strong> is owned by<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> and supports<br />
its academic mission. Primarily an educational<br />
resource for <strong>student</strong>s and faculty, The Book Store<br />
provides course materials for all university courses<br />
in-store and online. The Book Store is the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
source <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> clothing, giftware and product.<br />
In partnerships with campus and community<br />
groups, The Book Store contributes to <strong>Western</strong>’s<br />
school spirit and culture. The Book Store is service<br />
driven and revenues support <strong>student</strong> services,<br />
facilities, and programming.<br />
Q: How will I know which textbooks to buy?<br />
A: The Book Store at <strong>Western</strong> provides two online<br />
options so that you can access your textbook list<br />
before classes start:<br />
1. Personal textbooks list at <strong>student</strong>services.<br />
uwo.ca. Have your <strong>student</strong> number and Access<br />
Code (PIN) ready.<br />
2. Textbook search by campus, term & course<br />
code at www.bookstore.uwo.ca/eSolution/<br />
course.php<br />
If your list is not complete, check back <strong>of</strong>ten. As<br />
textbook orders are processed, updates are posted<br />
on The Book Store’s web site daily.<br />
Q: How much should I budget for buying<br />
textbooks?<br />
A: The amount to budget for textbooks will depend<br />
on the number <strong>of</strong> courses you are taking, your<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors’ requirements, your major and other<br />
factors. Because <strong>student</strong>s typically buy school<br />
supplies like paper, notebooks, study guides, pens,<br />
dictionaries and more at the same time, it’s helpful<br />
to budget those expenses together. According to the<br />
National Association <strong>of</strong> College Stores, the average<br />
full-time <strong>student</strong> spends $750 to $900 per school<br />
year for course materials and supplies. Your actual<br />
purchases may vary.<br />
Book Store Textbook BuyBack<br />
www.bookstore.uwo.ca/buyback.html<br />
During the months <strong>of</strong> May through to August,<br />
along with a couple <strong>of</strong> weeks immediately following<br />
December and April exams, The Book Store will<br />
buy back any old textbooks you might have lying<br />
around. Buyback prices are based on demand,<br />
however prices usually range from 30%-50% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
original retail value.<br />
Books Plus<br />
Phone: 519-661-4091<br />
www.bookstore.uwo.ca<br />
1153 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
For full-service printing, textbooks (Education,<br />
Applied Health Sciences), bestsellers, <strong>Western</strong><br />
clothing and more, Books Plus is open six days per<br />
week for your convenience.<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am to 7:00pm<br />
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Sunday: Closed<br />
Booster Juice<br />
Main Level, UCC, beside InfoSource<br />
Here you will be able to order healthy, natural<br />
and delicious juice drinks and smoothies!<br />
Bus Pass<br />
See the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.<br />
Campus Computer Store<br />
Phone: 519-661-3520<br />
www.computerstore.uwo.ca<br />
Room 36B UCC (lower level)<br />
Owned and operated by The <strong>University</strong>, the<br />
Campus Computer Store <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong><br />
educational pricing on laptops and up to 70%<br />
discount <strong>of</strong>f selected s<strong>of</strong>tware. Providing a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
products that meet or exceed campus standards, the<br />
staff has access to authorized repair services, help<br />
desks, and national service providers’ support to<br />
help you with your computer problems.<br />
Campus Recreation<br />
See the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.<br />
Child Care<br />
See the UCC Flexible Child Care in this section.<br />
Chiropractic Clinic<br />
Phone: 519-661-4006<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Chiropractic_Clinic/<br />
UCC 49 (lower level)<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Mon, Tues,Thurs: 8:30am to 7:00pm<br />
Wednesday: 8:30am to 9:00pm<br />
Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm<br />
Exam Shuttle Service<br />
See the Transportation and Travel section in this guide.<br />
Foot Patrol<br />
See the Safety & Security section in this guide.<br />
Forest City Image Center<br />
Phone: 519-661-3623<br />
Email: campus@imagespin.com<br />
www.cameracanada.com/imagespin/home.asp<br />
Room 75 UCC (lower level)<br />
Fowler Kennedy Sport<br />
Medicine Clinic<br />
Phone: 519-661-3011<br />
www.fowlerkennedy.com<br />
3M Centre<br />
The Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic<br />
treats patients <strong>of</strong> all ages from the elite athlete to<br />
the recreational enthusiast who seeks good health<br />
and fitness.<br />
Graphic Services<br />
Phone: 519-661-4014<br />
www.graphicservices.uwo.ca/<br />
For all <strong>of</strong> your printing needs, visit us at one<br />
<strong>of</strong> our three campus locations.<br />
Graphic Services Building<br />
519-661-3980<br />
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm<br />
Closed Saturday, Sunday and <strong>University</strong><br />
Holidays<br />
Ivey Business School, Room 1G23<br />
519-661-2149<br />
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm<br />
Closed Saturday, Sunday and <strong>University</strong><br />
Holidays<br />
UWO Books Plus, 1153 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
519-661-4091<br />
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm<br />
Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />
Closed Sunday and <strong>University</strong> Holidays<br />
Grocery CheckOut, USC<br />
Lower Level UCC, beside Lifetouch photo and Inprint<br />
Grocery CheckOut will <strong>of</strong>er deli meats,<br />
cheese, fresh produce and much more at<br />
comparable pricing to Sobeys, Loblaws and<br />
Metro!<br />
Hair Masters<br />
Phone: 519-661-3798<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Hairmasters/default.htm<br />
Room 5 UCC, (lower level)<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
September to May:<br />
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm;<br />
Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<br />
Saturday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm<br />
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InfoSource, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3722<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/infosource<br />
Main Level UCC<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday- Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm<br />
Saturday-Sunday: Closed<br />
Located at the heart <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
Community Centre, InfoSource is your onestop<br />
shop for information on:<br />
Student Health Plan, to pick up/or replace your<br />
USC/LTC Bus Pass, purchase LTC tickets and<br />
Greyhound tickets, purchasing lockers in UCC,<br />
as well as Special Event tickets.<br />
InPrint, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3578<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/inprint/contact.html<br />
Email: inprint@uwo.ca<br />
Room 78 UCC (lower level)<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm<br />
The pharmacy accepts ALL prescriptions, all<br />
drug plans and they can even transfer your<br />
prescription from out <strong>of</strong> town.<br />
Post Office, USC<br />
Phone: 519-850-2513<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/postal/<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
September - April<br />
Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm<br />
Located in the Lower Level, UCC<br />
Purple Door Promotions, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3414<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/purpledoor/<br />
purpledoor@uwo.ca<br />
Room 268 UCC<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm<br />
The Spoke<br />
See the Dining on Campus section in this guide.<br />
Family<br />
Day: Monday, February 21, 2011<br />
Good Friday: Friday, April 22, 2011<br />
Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 24, 2011<br />
Victoria Day: Monday, May 23, 2011<br />
Canada Day: Friday, July 1, 2011<br />
Civic Holiday: Monday, August 1, 2011<br />
Note: <strong>Western</strong> Film is open every night except during<br />
the holiday break. (late Dec, 2010 - early Jan 2011).<br />
USC Clothing & Gifts<br />
ISIC Card<br />
The ISIC card is the only internationally<br />
recognized pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> full-time <strong>student</strong><br />
status providing worldwide, photo identity<br />
documentation for <strong>student</strong> travellers. It allows<br />
cardholders to plug into a worldwide network <strong>of</strong><br />
discounts, services and other benefits including<br />
savings on VIA Rail, Greyhound Canada and<br />
Travel CUTS/ Voyages Campus’ Student Class<br />
Airfares. ISIC cards are available on campus at<br />
Travel CUTS in the lower lever <strong>of</strong> the UCC.<br />
Island Ink Jet<br />
Phone: 519-660-1624<br />
Email: uwo@islandinkjet.com<br />
www.islandinkjet.com<br />
Main Level, UCC (beside InfoSource)<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm<br />
Saturday-Sunday: Closed<br />
LifeTouch<br />
Phone: 519-661-4252<br />
www.lifetouchatwestern.com<br />
Email: kfgeneral@lifetouch.com<br />
Room 79 UCC<br />
LifeTouch photography on campus is available<br />
for portraits.<br />
Pharmacy, <strong>Western</strong><br />
On-Campus<br />
Phone: 519-661-4058<br />
Email: phar@mnsi.net or info@universitypharmacy.ca<br />
UCC (lower level)<br />
<strong>Western</strong> On-Campus Pharmacy and Variety<br />
store is for all your drugstore needs and more.<br />
Offering the LOWEST dispensing fee in <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
for <strong>student</strong>s, staff and faculty. Online ordering<br />
available at www.universitypharmacy.ca.<br />
Student Services<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Travel CUTS<br />
Phone: 519-661-4070<br />
www.travelcuts.com<br />
Lower Level UCC<br />
UCC Flexible Child Care<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 x82672<br />
www.ymcawo.ca/contact.html<br />
Room 40 UCC<br />
The UCC Flexible Child Care Centre is<br />
licensed as a Part-Time Facility under the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Community and Social Services and<br />
operated by the London YMCA.<br />
Ages: Children range from 18 months to 5 years<br />
Cost to undergrads: $3.60 per hour<br />
Cost to staff, grad <strong>student</strong>s and faculty: $7.10<br />
per hour<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Sept-June: 8:00am to 5:30pm<br />
July-August 8:00am to 5:00pm<br />
UCC Gym Renovations<br />
The UCC Gym renovations will soon be<br />
underway! Get ready for a new theatre stage,<br />
multiple lounge spaces, bookable activity rooms<br />
and a multi-faith space!<br />
UCC Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation<br />
The UCC resumes 24 hours a day, 7 days a<br />
week operation on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. The last<br />
day <strong>of</strong> 24 hour operation will be Friday April 30,<br />
2011. The following exceptions will apply:<br />
CLOSED:<br />
Thanksgiving: Monday, October 11, 2010<br />
Christmas Vacation: Friday, December 24,<br />
2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011<br />
Phone: 519-661-3811<br />
usc.mustangalley@uwo.ca<br />
UCC (lower level)<br />
USC Exam Shuttle Service<br />
See the Transportation and Travel section in this guide.<br />
USC Health Plan<br />
See the Health & Wellness section in this guide.<br />
The Wave<br />
See the Dining on Campus section in this guide.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Film, USC<br />
Phone: 519-661-3616<br />
westernfilm.ca<br />
2nd level, UCC, McKellar Theatre<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Film has a Class A theatre license and<br />
is an independent, second-run (or move-over)<br />
movie theatre. That means that we show all the<br />
latest releases, just a few weeks after they debut<br />
in first-run houses. Tickets are only $4.99 per<br />
person and $3.50 on Tuesdays, making us the<br />
best deal in town. Kids are just $3.50 every show.<br />
The box <strong>of</strong>fice (located in front <strong>of</strong> the McKellar<br />
Theatre) opens one half hour before show-time.<br />
If you’re not in front <strong>of</strong> your computer and<br />
you want to find out what’s playing, check out<br />
The Gazette, the London Free Press, or call the<br />
MovieLine at 519-661-3616. If you wish, we can<br />
even notify you <strong>of</strong> our weekly features via email.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Sports and Recreation<br />
Centre<br />
See the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.<br />
Windermere Manor<br />
See the Transportation and Travel section in this guide.<br />
Shops & Services<br />
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Sports & Recreation<br />
Sports & Recreation<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Campus Recreation<br />
Phone: 519-661-3090; Email: campusrec@uwo.ca<br />
www.westernmustangs.ca<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation (Fall/Winter):<br />
Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-12 midnight<br />
Friday: 6:00am-10:00pm<br />
Saturday: 8:00am-8:00pm<br />
Sunday: 10:00am-12 midnight<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> operation are subject to change.<br />
Hours reduced on holiday weekends and spring/<br />
summer term.<br />
Student Membership<br />
All current <strong>Western</strong> undergraduate (full-time<br />
and part-time) and full-time graduate <strong>student</strong>s<br />
pay a Campus Recreation fee as part <strong>of</strong> their<br />
non-tuition ancillary fees, which provides them<br />
access and membership to some <strong>of</strong> the country’s<br />
best recreation facilities, programs and services.<br />
Students are required to provide their valid<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student ID card to take part in the<br />
diverse opportunities available to enhance their<br />
learning experience and lead a healthy and active<br />
lifestyle. Student memberships include:<br />
• access and use <strong>of</strong> the new <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Recreation Centre<br />
• a wide variety <strong>of</strong> aerobic fitness classes<br />
• fitness/lane swims, recreational swims<br />
and aqua fitness<br />
• drop-in gymnasia activities such as<br />
basketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal<br />
• squash court use and reservations<br />
• use <strong>of</strong> the 19,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> weight<br />
and cardio space<br />
Members also include preferred rates for:<br />
• Intramural Sports League programs<br />
• Instructional programs in aquatics, dance,<br />
mind-body fitness<br />
• 15+ Recreational Sports Clubs<br />
• Wellness services such as personal<br />
training and massage therapy<br />
• Locker and towel services<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre<br />
The <strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre is the<br />
home <strong>of</strong> Campus Recreation operations and the<br />
hub <strong>of</strong> activity for all <strong>student</strong>s and members <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Western</strong> community. Since opening its doors<br />
in January 2009, the <strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation<br />
Centre has in excess <strong>of</strong> 2,000 visits a day during<br />
the academic year. A source <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong> pride and<br />
leadership, the centre was a result <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong><br />
support towards the capital and occupancy costs<br />
<strong>of</strong> the new centre, representing one <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />
<strong>student</strong> gifts <strong>of</strong> its kind in Canada. The close to<br />
160,000 sq. ft. facility includes:<br />
• 5 gymnasia (3 hardwood court, 2 multipurpose<br />
rubber floors)<br />
• 5 squash courts<br />
• 50 metre, 8-lane pool with two bulkheads<br />
• 3 multi-purpose hardwood studio spaces<br />
• 19,000 sq. ft. <strong>of</strong> weight and cardio space<br />
• Lounge space with WiFi, televisions and<br />
table tennis area<br />
Intramural Sports Programs<br />
Campus Recreations boasts one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
largest intramural programs in Canada. A full<br />
range <strong>of</strong> options from the strictly recreational<br />
to the very competitive levels exist in<br />
numerous sports allowing <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
to benefit from some <strong>of</strong> the best experiences<br />
in <strong>student</strong> life. Participation in Intramural<br />
Sports leagues, whether you sign up as a<br />
team or as a “free agent” individual, is a<br />
great way to meet new people, learn or<br />
refine skills, stay active and be involved<br />
in Campus Life. Many <strong>student</strong> leadership<br />
opportunities also exist through <strong>of</strong>ficiating<br />
and league management.<br />
Aquatics<br />
Campus Recreation <strong>of</strong>fers a diverse, safe,<br />
and active aquatics program for participants <strong>of</strong><br />
all ages and abilities. Lane and fitness swims,<br />
aqua fitness classes, water-jogging, recreational<br />
and family swim times, swim lessons and<br />
technique improvement all available to wet<br />
your appetite. Advanced aquatics instructional<br />
and leadership courses, such as Bronze<br />
Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard<br />
Service, Standard First Aid and CPR, and AED<br />
are also available through program registration.<br />
Fitness & Wellness<br />
Achieving your fitness and educational goals<br />
can be enhanced through active participation in<br />
a huge variety <strong>of</strong> fun, friendly, and challenging<br />
classes, ranging from yoga to step, boot camp<br />
to Pilates and more, all geared to provide you<br />
with an opportunity to develop, grow, and<br />
maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our certified staff<br />
have the skills and enthusiasm to get you<br />
on track, no matter what your fitness level,<br />
interest, goals and schedule. Try aerobic classes,<br />
chiropractic care, massage therapy, mind-body<br />
fitness classes, personal training, weight-cardio<br />
training, wellness lecture series and more.<br />
Instructional Programs<br />
Explore, learn and develop skills while<br />
meeting new people and having fun. Campus<br />
Rec <strong>of</strong>fers many instructional programs to<br />
keep your days and nights active, fun and full<br />
<strong>of</strong> enjoyment. Through courses and clinics,<br />
certification programs, a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
dance programming, special interest courses,<br />
squash instruction and lessons, be sure to<br />
check the web site for details and register<br />
early.<br />
Drop-In Recreation<br />
Drop-In recreation is self-directed and<br />
regulated by participants. It <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>student</strong>s<br />
and members the flexibility to try new sports,<br />
sharpen their skills in their preferred sport, or<br />
simply grab a few friends for a game <strong>of</strong> pickup.<br />
There are plenty <strong>of</strong> hours dedicated to<br />
informal drop-in recreation in badminton,<br />
basketball, futsal (indoor soccer variety),<br />
table tennis, volleyball, squash and more.<br />
View the schedule online or pick up a<br />
copy.<br />
Recreation Sports Clubs<br />
Campus Recreation facilitates over 15<br />
different <strong>student</strong> sport clubs, including<br />
a multitude <strong>of</strong> martial arts programs, the<br />
triathlon club, synchronized swimming,<br />
kayak club and much more. A Campus<br />
Recreation Sports Club is a sanctioned<br />
organization established by <strong>student</strong>s that<br />
provides a terrific opportunity for all<br />
Campus Recreation members to participate<br />
in a specific sport or physical activity.<br />
Sports Clubs are voluntary and enhance<br />
the <strong>University</strong> experience, emphasizing<br />
socialization, instruction and skill<br />
development as well as <strong>student</strong> leadership<br />
and competition.<br />
Employment<br />
Students truly are the lifeblood <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recreation experiences at <strong>Western</strong>. Campus<br />
Recreation represents one <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />
<strong>student</strong> employers on campus with over<br />
350 different <strong>student</strong> leadership roles and<br />
responsibilities. The Campus Recreation<br />
environment is a great place to learn, grow,<br />
and develop your skill set while enhancing<br />
your resume and adding some income to<br />
your pockets. If you thrive in a fast-paced<br />
and fun environment with an emphasis<br />
on great customer service, and look for<br />
rewarding challenges consider becoming a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> our team. Most roles are filled prior<br />
to the following academic year, with postings<br />
in February; however, many opportunities,<br />
such as intramural referees are required<br />
at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each term. For more<br />
information or to apply, please visit www.<br />
westernmustangs.ca and click on the<br />
employment tab on the left-hand sidebar.<br />
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<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs &<br />
Intercollegiate Athletics<br />
Varsity Sports<br />
Phone: 519-661-3551 (tryouts, eligibility)<br />
519-661-4077 (season and group tickets)<br />
519-661-3090 (single game tickets)<br />
Email: mustangs@uwo.ca<br />
www.westernmustangs.ca<br />
Colours: Purple, White and Silver<br />
Team Name: Mustangs<br />
Competitive Divisions: <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Athletics (OUA), Canadian Interuniversity<br />
Sport (CIS)<br />
Varsity Teams<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has 38 varsity teams that compete in<br />
the OUA and CIS or both.<br />
Women<br />
Badminton<br />
Basketball<br />
Cross Country<br />
Curling<br />
Fencing<br />
Field Hockey<br />
Figure Skating<br />
Golf<br />
Ice Hockey<br />
Lacrosse<br />
Rowing<br />
Rugby<br />
Soccer<br />
Squash<br />
Swimming<br />
Tennis<br />
Track and Field<br />
Volleyball<br />
Wrestling<br />
Men<br />
Badminton<br />
Baseball<br />
Basketball<br />
Cross Country<br />
Curling<br />
Fencing<br />
Football<br />
Golf<br />
Ice Hockey<br />
Rowing<br />
Rugby<br />
Soccer<br />
Squash<br />
Swimming<br />
Tennis<br />
Track and Field<br />
Volleyball<br />
Water Polo<br />
Wrestling<br />
Clubs<br />
From men’s lacrosse and cheerleading,<br />
to the dance pack and women’s fastpitch,<br />
<strong>Western</strong> also <strong>of</strong>fers several clubs which<br />
compete in provincial leagues.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
westernmustangs.ca and click on the Clubs<br />
tab.<br />
2010 Football Season<br />
The <strong>Western</strong> Mustangs football team is a<br />
three-time <strong>Ontario</strong> finalist in the past three<br />
seasons and continues to be a nationally<br />
ranked contender in Canadian Interuniversity<br />
Sport. <strong>Western</strong> plays four regular season<br />
home games, all at TD Waterhouse Stadium:<br />
Wednesday Sept. 1, 7 p.m. vs. Wilfrid<br />
Laurier Golden Hawks<br />
Saturday Sept. 11, 1 p.m. vs. McMaster<br />
Marauders<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s get into all games<br />
(excluding Homecoming and play<strong>of</strong>fs)<br />
free <strong>of</strong> charge with a valid <strong>student</strong> card.<br />
Homecoming Football Game: Saturday<br />
Oct. 2, 1 p.m. vs. Queen’s Gaels<br />
Saturday Oct. 23, 1 p.m. vs. Toronto<br />
Varsity Blues<br />
For tickets, visit westernmustangs.ca and<br />
click on the Tickets tab, contact the <strong>Western</strong><br />
Mustangs ticket <strong>of</strong>fice at 519-661-4077<br />
or order single-game tickets by phone at<br />
519-661-3090 or in person at the front desk at<br />
the <strong>Western</strong> Student Recreation Centre.<br />
Job Opportunities<br />
Intercollegiate Athletics <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong><br />
opportunities for <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
- internships<br />
- paid employment<br />
- volunteer placements<br />
- work-study positions<br />
Visit www.westernmustangs.ca and click on<br />
the employment tab.<br />
Sports & Recreation<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Fight Song<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, <strong>Western</strong>, <strong>Western</strong> U<br />
College fair and square<br />
Arts and Meds are strong for you<br />
Deny it if you dare.<br />
White and purple colours are<br />
worn by all who know<br />
Just which college is the best<br />
Come and let us show.<br />
That this U is our U and for her we’ll strive to<br />
Do our best to fight with might and mane.<br />
We will always adore her<br />
Our old Alma Mater<br />
<strong>Western</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Fame.<br />
When <strong>Western</strong> U goes marching down the field<br />
We know our team will never ever yield<br />
And though the other team has lots <strong>of</strong> pep<br />
When they see our team they’ll<br />
Know they’re out <strong>of</strong> step.<br />
And when the game goes down in history<br />
It’s just another <strong>Western</strong> victory<br />
Let all our cheers go out for<br />
<strong>Western</strong> U, <strong>Western</strong> U<br />
Rah, Rah, Raaaahh.<br />
KINNANY, KINNANY, KANANNY, KANOO<br />
High up, Sky up, <strong>Western</strong> U.<br />
It’s a HULLABA, HULLABA, HULLABALU<br />
Rickity, Rickity, Rackity Roo<br />
W - E - S - T - E - R - N<br />
WESTERN! WESTERN! WESTERN!<br />
Music: Walter Smither | Lyrics: Margaret Ovens | Arrangement: Don Wright<br />
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Scholarships & Awards<br />
Scholarships & Awards<br />
Many scholarships <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Western</strong><br />
have deadlines at the end <strong>of</strong> October and may<br />
contain an essay component that requires<br />
some time to compose. While <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Merit Scholarships require no application,<br />
both National Scholarships and Combined<br />
Merit Scholarships do require an application.<br />
Award Search<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/<br />
Look for a new comprehensive award<br />
search coming in Fall 2010 that will enable<br />
you to search for awards based on criteria<br />
<strong>of</strong> your choosing, such as extra-curricular<br />
activities, interests, your program <strong>of</strong> study,<br />
et cetera.<br />
Bursaries<br />
See the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Combined <strong>Academic</strong> Merit<br />
Awards<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/in-course-scholarshipsawards/<br />
These are awarded to <strong>student</strong>s based on<br />
a combination <strong>of</strong> academic merit and one<br />
or more non-academic requirements, such<br />
as participation in extra-curricular activities<br />
and demonstration <strong>of</strong> leadership qualities.<br />
Each award has its own academic criteria and<br />
guidelines.<br />
Application Information<br />
The deadlines for these awards vary<br />
from October 31st to February 28th <strong>of</strong><br />
each year, depending on the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
award; please refer to the individual award<br />
application for specific details. Applications<br />
can be downloaded beginning in September<br />
by choosing the appropriate link at www.<br />
registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/<br />
MeritBasedAwards.cfm<br />
Recipients will be chosen and notified<br />
by letter within two months <strong>of</strong> the award<br />
deadline.<br />
Awards:<br />
• Parents Fund Award<br />
• M.E. (Peggy) Collins Memorial Award<br />
• Rogers Family Award<br />
• Jane Plas International Student Award<br />
• Lisa Gilmer Memorial Award<br />
• Gary W. Weese Award<br />
• Tracey Knight Memorial Award<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Student Financial Services<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar<br />
Rm. 1140 <strong>Western</strong> Student Services<br />
Bldg. London, <strong>Ontario</strong> N6A 3K7<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
Fax: 519-661-2083<br />
Email: bursary@uwo.ca<br />
External Scholarships and<br />
Awards<br />
ScholarshipsCanada.com<br />
www.scholarshipscanada.com<br />
StudentAwards.com<br />
www.<strong>student</strong>awards.com<br />
<strong>Western</strong> is not responsible for the<br />
administration and content <strong>of</strong> these sites.<br />
Graduate Scholarships and<br />
Funding<br />
Did you know that most graduate school<br />
programs are eligible for a large amount <strong>of</strong><br />
funding and many external scholarships? In 2009,<br />
master’s <strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong> received, on average,<br />
$21,841 per year in funding. Choosing to pursue<br />
a graduate degree doesn’t have to mean taking on<br />
debt! For more information, visit grad.uwo.ca/<br />
financial_support.htm.<br />
In-Course Scholarships and<br />
Awards<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/in-course-scholarships-awards/<br />
In-course Scholarships and Awards are<br />
established and funded by individual donors,<br />
corporations, faculties, departments, and the<br />
governing body <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. Scholarships and<br />
Awards are given out in the fall <strong>of</strong> each year based<br />
on the <strong>student</strong>’s previous academic performance<br />
and current registration.<br />
Eligibility: Once a <strong>student</strong> has completed one<br />
year <strong>of</strong> studies at <strong>Western</strong>, they become eligible<br />
for In Course Awards. Eligibility <strong>of</strong> all scholarships<br />
and awards granted by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> are reserved for <strong>student</strong>s registered at<br />
the Main Campus only, unless the provisions<br />
<strong>of</strong> a particular award state otherwise. Students<br />
must have completed their prescribed academic<br />
program requiring five or more full courses in the<br />
previous year, and currently be registered in a fulltime<br />
course load as determined by their enrolled<br />
program. Students who completed their previous<br />
academic year at an affiliate college or institution<br />
other than <strong>Western</strong> are not eligible.<br />
Merit Based Scholarships<br />
and Awards<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
scholarships-awards/in-course-scholarships-awards/<br />
Most scholarships, such as admission<br />
scholarships, are awarded based on academic<br />
merit and do not require an application.<br />
Scholarships and Awards are established<br />
and funded by individual donors, corporations,<br />
Faculties, Departments, and the governing body<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Scholarships<br />
and Awards are awarded in the Fall <strong>of</strong> each<br />
year based on the <strong>student</strong>’s previous academic<br />
performance and current registration. These awards<br />
are taxable income and <strong>student</strong>s are issued T4A’s in<br />
February for the previous taxation year.<br />
Need Based Awards<br />
See the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
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Student Central<br />
Main Office<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Student Central<br />
Room 1120 <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation (September-April)<br />
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 9:00am-4:00pm<br />
Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm<br />
Telephone Helpline: 9:00am-4:00pm<br />
Hours are subject to change without notice.<br />
Student Central <strong>of</strong>fers a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
in-person, online, and telephone services for<br />
current <strong>student</strong>, future <strong>student</strong>s, and alumni.<br />
The following is a list <strong>of</strong> the services and<br />
information that you can access in Student<br />
Central.<br />
Access Code<br />
See the <strong>Western</strong> Access Code section in this guide.<br />
Accommodated Exams<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/examinations/<br />
accommodated-exams<br />
You must first make an appointment to<br />
arrange academic accommodation with a<br />
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)<br />
counsellor. SSD reception is located in Room<br />
4100, <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building. Please<br />
note that you must speak to an SSD Counsellor<br />
for each course for which you are registered.<br />
Account Balance<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Add/Drop Policies<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/<br />
adddropswap/<br />
Adding and Dropping <strong>of</strong> courses takes place<br />
throughout the <strong>Academic</strong> Year. Various<br />
deadlines are set and are listed in the calendar<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> this <strong>student</strong> guide as well as in<br />
the academic calendar under sessional dates:<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg7.<br />
html<br />
Main Campus – Add/Drop<br />
In order to add or drop a course after<br />
web registration has ended, <strong>student</strong>s should<br />
obtain signatures from the departments<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering the course(s). Then they should<br />
submit the form to their Faculty <strong>Academic</strong><br />
Counsellors before the add or drop deadline.<br />
Please Note: There are financial and<br />
transcript implications to dropping courses.<br />
For more information visit the <strong>Academic</strong><br />
<strong>Calendar</strong> at www.westerncalendar.uwo.<br />
ca/2011/pg7.html.<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College – Add/<br />
Drop<br />
Phone: 519-858-5151<br />
Email: brescia@uwo.ca<br />
www.brescia.uwo.ca/academics/<br />
academic_advising/add_drop.html<br />
Brescia Registrar’s Office<br />
Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial<br />
Building<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation<br />
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm<br />
Paper Add/Drop will run<br />
September 8-12; 9:00am-3:00pm in<br />
the Brescia auditorium.<br />
All Brescia <strong>student</strong>s must drop <strong>of</strong>f<br />
completed paper Add/Drop forms for<br />
signature and processing to the Brescia<br />
Registrar’s Office.<br />
By appointment: Monday-Thursday<br />
9:30am-11:30am<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College– Add/<br />
Drop<br />
Phone: 519-438-7224 x.204<br />
Email: huron@uwo.ca<br />
www.huronuc.ca/current_<strong>student</strong>s/<strong>of</strong>fice_<strong>of</strong>_the_<br />
registrar<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College, Room W25<br />
All Huron <strong>University</strong> College <strong>student</strong>s are<br />
required to take a minimum <strong>of</strong> 3.0 full<br />
course equivalents at Huron <strong>University</strong><br />
College. If the course is <strong>of</strong>fered at Huron<br />
<strong>University</strong> College, you must take the<br />
course at Huron.<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College – Add/<br />
Drop<br />
Phone: 519-433-3491<br />
Email: kings@uwo.ca<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/ado<br />
For Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Add/<br />
Drop deadlines, go to: http://www.<br />
westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2010/pg8.html<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/<br />
StudentHandbook.pdf<br />
During the <strong>of</strong>f-line registration period,<br />
King’s <strong>student</strong>s must submit their Add/<br />
Drop forms to an <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor for<br />
final approval.<br />
King’s <strong>Academic</strong> Dean’s <strong>of</strong>fice contact<br />
information: Dante Lenardon (DL) 104;<br />
academic.dean@uwo.ca; 519-433-3491,<br />
ext. 4406<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling drop-in hours: www.<br />
kings.uwo.ca/ado/drop_in<br />
Bus Pass<br />
See Transportation & Travel section in this guide.<br />
<strong>Calendar</strong>s<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> Address<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
updating-personal-info/<br />
It is your responsibility to keep your<br />
address up to date to ensure you receive all<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial mail that <strong>Western</strong> sends you.<br />
Convocation<br />
See the Graduation section in this guide.<br />
Convocation DVD<br />
See the Graduation section in this guide.<br />
Course Descriptions<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
transcripts/<br />
Course Descriptions are illustrations <strong>of</strong> the<br />
courses that are listed in the Undergraduate<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer a course description service for<br />
Undergraduate Courses only. For Graduate,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, or Faculty <strong>of</strong> Education course<br />
descriptions, please contact the related<br />
department.<br />
Course descriptions are available at $2.00<br />
per course, or $11.00 per academic year <strong>of</strong><br />
courses described. Payment must accompany<br />
your order. Please fax or mail your name,<br />
<strong>student</strong> number, date <strong>of</strong> birth, telephone<br />
number where you can be reached, Visa or<br />
MasterCard number with expiry date, the<br />
courses or academic years you would like<br />
the associated descriptions for, and where<br />
they are to be sent. Please also remember<br />
that the request must bear the signature <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>student</strong>. Course descriptions may take<br />
up to two weeks to process. You can fax<br />
your request to 519-850-2397, or mail your<br />
request to The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
- Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar, 1120 <strong>Western</strong><br />
Student Services Building, London, <strong>Ontario</strong>,<br />
N6A 3K7.<br />
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Course Outlines<br />
Current course outlines are on department websites.<br />
Course Registration<br />
Appointment Start Time<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
You will be e-mailed in June/July when<br />
your course registration appointment start<br />
time is available for Fall/Winter studies. For<br />
details on your appointment start time sign<br />
into your Student Center and click on the<br />
box on the right entitled Enrollment Dates.<br />
(Summer course registration can be done<br />
72 hours after you activate your Summer<br />
Registration.) Students receive registration<br />
appointment times according to their year<br />
<strong>of</strong> study, priority being given to upper<br />
year <strong>student</strong>s in descending order. Course<br />
priorities are lifted allowing more access on<br />
July 23rd .<br />
Degree Services<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca.InfoServices/DegreeServices.cfm<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar <strong>of</strong>fers a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> Degree Services that allow <strong>student</strong>s<br />
to better evaluate the modules they are<br />
interested in and their progress throughout<br />
their degree. The following is a list <strong>of</strong> the<br />
services available, as well as information on<br />
who can use them and what they will help<br />
you do. If you have questions about the<br />
results please see your <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor.<br />
Degree Audit<br />
Who is it for? Certain <strong>student</strong>s currently<br />
enrolled in NAC modules.<br />
What does it do? Allows users to audit<br />
progress in their current degree.<br />
How do I access it? The degree audit<br />
service is available only to current <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Therefore, you are required to login to the<br />
Student Services website to access it. Eligible<br />
<strong>student</strong>s will be able to see the Degree Audit<br />
link under the Degree Explorer link in the<br />
‘Records’ section.<br />
Degree Verification<br />
See Statement Letters in this section.<br />
Detailed Statement <strong>of</strong><br />
Account<br />
To access your tuition fee bill, log into<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca and select “Detailed<br />
Statement <strong>of</strong> Account.” You will be able<br />
to view your account balance, installment<br />
options and tuition payment details five<br />
business days after enrolling in courses.<br />
Diplomas<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
diplomas/<br />
Diplomas are retained in the Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Registrar for two years after Convocation.<br />
If you did not attend Convocation, your<br />
diploma can be picked up in person from<br />
Student Central, Room 1120 WSS.<br />
If you are unable to obtain your diploma<br />
in person, then you can request your diploma<br />
to be mailed to you by sending a signed letter<br />
that clearly states:<br />
• your full name and address (Note:<br />
Delivery to a P.O. Box is not possible)<br />
• your daytime phone number<br />
• apartment buzzer code (if applicable)<br />
• <strong>student</strong> number<br />
• the year you graduated (Spring or Fall<br />
or in absentia)<br />
• the degree(s) conferred upon you<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
utilizes FedEx for diploma mailing, therefore<br />
all information listed above is necessary<br />
for successful receipt <strong>of</strong> your requested<br />
document. The associated costs are $25.00<br />
within Canada and $50.00 outside <strong>of</strong><br />
Canada. Payment can be made either by<br />
cheque or money order payable to The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>, or by Visa or<br />
MasterCard.<br />
Visit:<br />
Examination Services<br />
Room 2140 WSS<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
N6A 3K7<br />
Diploma Replacements<br />
If your diploma has been lost, damaged<br />
or destroyed a replacement diploma can be<br />
reproduced. In order to obtain a replacement<br />
diploma:<br />
• visit http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.<br />
cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/diplomas/ to<br />
download the Diploma Replacement<br />
Form<br />
• or visit www.convocation.uwo.ca<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> a replacement Diploma is<br />
$45.00 (There is an additional fee <strong>of</strong> $25 for<br />
mailing within Canada and $50 for mailing<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> Canada), which may be paid<br />
by cheque or money order payable to The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>, or by Visa or<br />
MasterCard. Printing may take up to 6 weeks<br />
from receipt <strong>of</strong> request.<br />
Diploma Authentication<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
Student Central provides a service in<br />
which you can have your <strong>Western</strong> diploma<br />
authenticated for a third party. The cost is<br />
$6.00.<br />
Directory Removal<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca<br />
This service enables <strong>student</strong>s to notify the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar that they wish to be<br />
excluded from the online <strong>Western</strong> directory<br />
listing that provides email addresses.<br />
Examination<br />
Conflicts<br />
www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/exam/conflicts.pdf<br />
A <strong>student</strong> who is scheduled to write more<br />
than two examinations in any 23-hour period<br />
may request alternative arrangements through<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Dean <strong>of</strong> their faculty.<br />
A <strong>student</strong> who is scheduled to write two<br />
examinations concurrently must notify the<br />
Registrar so that arrangements may be made<br />
for both examinations to be written in the<br />
Examination Conflict Room in a sequence<br />
established by the Registrar. A <strong>student</strong><br />
scheduled to write an examination that<br />
conflicts with a holy day <strong>of</strong> that <strong>student</strong>’s<br />
religion which prohibits such activity should<br />
seek accommodation under the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
policy on religious holidays.<br />
Examination Schedule<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/Exams.cfm<br />
For preliminary examination schedules<br />
there may be changes. Do NOT make travel<br />
plans based on a preliminary schedule.<br />
Facebook, Student Central<br />
www.facebook.com<br />
For information on important upcoming<br />
dates, available services, and other useful<br />
information, check out Student Central<br />
on Facebook at ‘Student Central at The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>’.<br />
Fees<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Final First Semester Exams<br />
Check <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca site under myPresent<br />
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Financial<br />
Aid Appointments<br />
You can either call the Helpline at<br />
519-661-2100 or visit Student Central, Room<br />
1120 <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building.<br />
GPA Conversion Scale<br />
www.ouac.on.ca/omsas<br />
www.wes.org<br />
Please note that <strong>Western</strong> uses a numeric<br />
grading scale on transcripts and academic<br />
records as detailed in the <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>.<br />
To convert your <strong>Western</strong> average into<br />
a GPA using the OMSAS scale, please visit<br />
the OMSAS website for the most up-to-date<br />
Undergraduate Grading System Conversion<br />
Table. Once on the OMSAS website, follow<br />
these steps:<br />
1. Calculate your overall average for courses<br />
taken in a particular year or degree.<br />
OR<br />
Use your course final averages for<br />
individual courses as needed.<br />
2. Use COLUMN 3 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ontario</strong> Medical<br />
School Application Service (OMSAS) scale<br />
to find your average.<br />
3. Read across the OMSAS conversion table<br />
to the OMSAS value column and obtain<br />
the GPA value<br />
If you require your <strong>Western</strong> course grades<br />
and/or degree qualifications verified for<br />
another educational institution, please visit<br />
The World Education Service (WES) for more<br />
information.<br />
Grade Appeals<br />
See the <strong>Academic</strong> Information section in this guide.<br />
Grades<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
grades/<br />
Final grades become available on the<br />
Student Center website only after your<br />
academic record has been checked (a) to<br />
ensure that graduation requirements or<br />
progression requirements for your selected<br />
program for next fall have been met, and<br />
(b) the decisions are added to your record.<br />
This is usually complete by early June. Fall/<br />
Winter grades should be posted by the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> June.<br />
Graduation<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.convocation.uwo.ca<br />
See the Graduation section in this guide<br />
Intent to Register<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/courseenrollment/intent-to-register/<br />
Returning in September 2012?<br />
You must complete the Intent to Register<br />
process by March 31, 2011 to be permitted<br />
access to course selection during summer<br />
registration through the Student Center.<br />
Most <strong>student</strong>s will complete the Intent to<br />
Register process using the online service.<br />
For <strong>student</strong>s unable to complete the Intent<br />
to Register process online, please see your<br />
Faculty for a paper form.<br />
How to launch the Online Intent to<br />
Register Service<br />
Log into http://<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca<br />
Click on myPossibilities<br />
Click on Intent to Register<br />
Interest Free Status<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
https://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/<br />
documents/forms/tcont003388.pdf<br />
This form is for <strong>student</strong>s currently<br />
studying full-time and who are not receiving<br />
OSAP for the current period <strong>of</strong> study. They<br />
are also available at Student Central.<br />
Interest Relief<br />
Phone: 1-877-672-7411<br />
www.osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/<br />
documents/forms/tcont003561.pdf<br />
If you are a graduate and are having<br />
trouble repaying your OSAP, there are<br />
options available to you.<br />
Late Registration Fees<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-finances/<br />
fees-refunds/tuition-account<br />
Late registration fees are charged when<br />
<strong>student</strong>s fail to select courses during the<br />
designated web registration period and<br />
manual intervention is required.<br />
2011-2012*<br />
Full-Time Canadian <strong>student</strong> = $119.00<br />
Part-Time Canadian <strong>student</strong> = $59.50<br />
Full-Time International <strong>student</strong> = $320.00<br />
Part-Time International <strong>student</strong> = $160.00<br />
* Late registration fees are subject to change.<br />
Please refer to www.registrar.uwo.ca for updated<br />
information.<br />
Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/<br />
letter-<strong>of</strong>-permission/<br />
A Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission is a document that<br />
enables a <strong>Western</strong> undergraduate to enroll in one<br />
or more specific courses at another university<br />
without having to apply for formal admission<br />
to the other institution. Upon completion, the<br />
courses are transferred to the <strong>student</strong>’s record at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Students in degree programs at The <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> may take courses at other<br />
accredited universities for transfer credits<br />
provided the Faculty in which they are currently<br />
registered approves such courses in advance.<br />
The approval is subject to individual Faculty/<br />
Department regulations and is granted in the<br />
form <strong>of</strong> a Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission (issued by the<br />
Registrar’s Office).<br />
To obtain a Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission, please<br />
apply at your faculty counselling <strong>of</strong>fice as early<br />
as possible and at least one month prior to the<br />
commencement <strong>of</strong> classes at the other institution.<br />
Letters <strong>of</strong> Permission may take up to 3 weeks<br />
to process from the time they are received at the<br />
Registrar’s Office (signed and approved by both<br />
Department and Faculty) and the three week time<br />
frame will be enforced during the peak period <strong>of</strong><br />
March 15th until August 31st. The application<br />
form for a Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission is available at<br />
your <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling Office. Fall/Winter<br />
Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission forms will not be processed<br />
before May 15th unless there are mitigating<br />
circumstances.<br />
Lost and Found<br />
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.<br />
Name Change<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
updating-personal-info/<br />
A <strong>student</strong> wishing to change his/her name<br />
for the purposes <strong>of</strong> their <strong>student</strong> record has two<br />
options as set out within <strong>University</strong> Regulations.<br />
These two options are outlined below.<br />
A <strong>student</strong> wishing to change his/her name for<br />
use within the Division <strong>of</strong> Human Resources or<br />
Alumni Relations & Development must contact<br />
these areas separately.<br />
1. Requests to Change Students’ Names on<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Records:<br />
Students who wish to change their name<br />
used for <strong>of</strong>ficial registration purposes are<br />
required to provide 2 pieces <strong>of</strong> acceptable<br />
documentation including photo identification<br />
reflecting the change request. The name will<br />
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appear on all <strong>of</strong>ficial academic records,<br />
unless otherwise specified.<br />
2. Request to Change Students’ Names on<br />
Degree Diplomas:<br />
Students who wish to include a variation<br />
<strong>of</strong> their complete name for the purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> their printed degree are required<br />
to complete a form located at www.<br />
registrar.uwo.ca. The name variation for<br />
the printed degree will be retained as part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>student</strong>’s permanent record and<br />
displayed separately on <strong>of</strong>ficial transcripts<br />
with the degree conferral information.<br />
OSAP<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Password Replacement<br />
See Resetting a Forgotten Password in this section.<br />
Payment <strong>of</strong> Fees<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Photo ID<br />
See <strong>Western</strong> ONECard in this section.<br />
PIN Retrieval<br />
See <strong>Western</strong> Access Code in this section.<br />
Privacy Policy<br />
See Safety and Security section in this guide.<br />
Refunds<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
Registering for Courses<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
1. Log in to Student Center: <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
2. Check for your course registration start time<br />
under ‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right hand<br />
menu<br />
3. Click on ‘Add a class’ (add classes)<br />
4. Enter the class number or use ‘search for<br />
a class’ to find a class by subject and/or<br />
catalogue number<br />
5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorial<br />
components if necessary.<br />
6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to Enrollment<br />
Shopping Cart<br />
7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 <strong>of</strong> 3’ to confirm<br />
8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’<br />
9. Review the results<br />
10. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)<br />
For Summer sessions, <strong>student</strong>s must term activate<br />
prior to registering for classes.<br />
Summer Activation<br />
When? Late February - Mid July.<br />
How? Log on to <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca to<br />
declare your intention to enroll in summer<br />
classes by clicking on ‘Summer Activation’ at<br />
least 72 hours prior to registering for the course.<br />
Release <strong>of</strong> Information<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/general-information/<br />
release-<strong>of</strong>-information/<br />
The privacy <strong>of</strong> your personal information<br />
is important to us. Due to privacy legislation<br />
we will not release personal information<br />
about you unless authorized by you to do so.<br />
To give a third party (parents/spouse/friends)<br />
the ability to access information or a service<br />
on your behalf, log into your Student Center<br />
using your <strong>Western</strong> username and password<br />
and select the “Release <strong>of</strong> Information”<br />
link under “Self Service > Student Center”.<br />
From here you can specify the individual<br />
to whom you wish to give access and the<br />
specific access that you wish to assign to this<br />
individual.<br />
Requests for Relief<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg112.html.<br />
See <strong>Academic</strong> Information section in this guide.<br />
Resetting a Forgotten<br />
Password<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.html<br />
For in-person inquiries, visit ITS in the<br />
Support Services Building.<br />
SIN – Social Insurance<br />
Number Replacement Card<br />
Phone: 1-800-622-6232<br />
www.servicecanada.gc.ca<br />
Dominion Public Building<br />
457 Richmond St., London, <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
A Social Insurance Number card is required<br />
identification to pick up OSAP.<br />
Applying at a Service Canada Centre<br />
Service Canada has made it easy for you to<br />
apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN),<br />
to replace your card, or to amend your SIN<br />
record.<br />
Simply gather the documents you need<br />
and take them to your nearest Service Canada<br />
Centre. If your application and documents<br />
are in order, you will get a Social Insurance<br />
Number in one visit and receive your card<br />
within 10 business days. By applying in<br />
person at a Service Canada Centre, you won’t<br />
have to send your personal documents in the<br />
mail.<br />
Applying by Mail<br />
If you need to apply by mail, please follow<br />
these steps:<br />
1. Download an application form from our<br />
Web site, or order the form by phone at<br />
1-800-206-7218. Select Option “3”.<br />
2. Send us your completed application,<br />
original documents and payment, if<br />
required to:<br />
Service Canada<br />
Social Insurance Registration Office<br />
P.O. Box 7000, Bathurst, New Brunswick<br />
E2A 4T1<br />
Statement Letters<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
statement-letters/<br />
A statement letter is an <strong>of</strong>ficial document<br />
prepared and sealed by the Registrar’s Office<br />
used for various purposes. A statement letter<br />
may be ordered by fax or through Student<br />
Central, Room 1120 WSS. Statement letters<br />
are considered confidential documents and<br />
therefore, cannot be ordered or released to<br />
anyone but the <strong>student</strong> unless authorized by<br />
the <strong>student</strong> to do so. Cost: $11.00 per letter.<br />
Fax and courier fees extra. Payment must be<br />
received prior to the letter being produced.<br />
*Please note that requests made by telephone<br />
or email will not be accepted<br />
What can statement letters be used for?<br />
• Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> current or past enrollment<br />
• Verification <strong>of</strong> a degree<br />
• Verification <strong>of</strong> upcoming graduation<br />
• Courses taken extra to a degree (QECO<br />
letters for teachers)<br />
• Statement <strong>of</strong> current fees or past fees<br />
paid<br />
• Visa letters (for international <strong>student</strong>s,<br />
must be indicated on form)<br />
If the letter you require is not listed<br />
here please contact Student Central at<br />
519-661-2100 for assistance.<br />
What can’t we put on a statement letter?<br />
• Student grades (please order a<br />
transcript)<br />
• List <strong>of</strong> courses taken (exceptions made<br />
for Nursing <strong>student</strong>s)<br />
Student Card<br />
See <strong>Western</strong> ONECard in this section.<br />
Student Center<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
Student Center is a service that provides<br />
access to your academic record, allows you to<br />
change your address, and lets you view your<br />
personal timetable at anytime throughout the<br />
year. This service also allows you to register<br />
for courses during certain times <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
Student Center operates separately from<br />
the main Registrar website. This service is<br />
available to all <strong>student</strong>s with web access.<br />
Tax Receipts<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.<br />
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Third Party Forms<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
statement-letters/<br />
Any form that must be completed and<br />
sealed by the Registrar’s Office to validate<br />
registration or degree confirmation can be<br />
submitted to Student Central in person, by<br />
mail, or fax.<br />
Such forms may include:<br />
• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)<br />
• Canadian Scholarship Trust Heritage<br />
• International Student Identity Cards (ISIC)<br />
• USC Education Savings Plans<br />
Cost: $11.00 per form. Payment must be<br />
received prior to the form being completed.<br />
Note: There is no charge for completion <strong>of</strong> CPP<br />
forms.<br />
Timetables<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
timetables/<br />
To locate the schedule <strong>of</strong> classes available<br />
for a variety <strong>of</strong> terms for Undergraduate,<br />
Continuing Studies, and the Faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
Education pre-service <strong>student</strong>s, please follow<br />
the link provided.<br />
Transcripts<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/<strong>student</strong>-records/<br />
transcripts/<br />
$12.00 per copy<br />
Payment must accompany all requests prior<br />
to processing. Transcripts are processed in 4<br />
to 5 business days (does not include mailing<br />
time).<br />
How to order transcripts<br />
You can order transcripts in person, by<br />
mail, by fax or online. Transcript orders are<br />
not accepted over the phone as an <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
signature from the <strong>student</strong> is required. To<br />
order by fax or by mail, fill out the order<br />
form found at the website listed above. To<br />
order in person, please visit Student Central,<br />
Room 1120 WSS. Once ordered,transcripts<br />
will be sent by Canada Post to their<br />
destination, unless courier services or faxing<br />
is indicated.<br />
Online ordering <strong>of</strong> Transcripts (Web<br />
Express Transcript Ordering Services)<br />
If you would like to order transcripts<br />
online, please visit <strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca.<br />
Once you have logged onto the system, select<br />
“myPast,” followed by “order a transcript.”<br />
Please note that fax and courier service is<br />
NOT available through online ordering.<br />
There are no holds on online transcripts and<br />
the customers who use the online service<br />
will receive an email confirming their online<br />
request if there were no problems.<br />
To confirm receipt <strong>of</strong> a transcript request,<br />
you may contact the Helpline at 519-661-2100<br />
during regular business hours. To check the<br />
status <strong>of</strong> your order,<br />
sign into the Student Center website at <strong>student</strong>.<br />
uwo.ca and select the “<strong>Academic</strong> Records”<br />
option, followed by “Official Transcript Status.”<br />
Tuition<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section. in this guide.<br />
Twitter, Student Central<br />
www.twitter.com<br />
For information on important upcoming<br />
dates, updates on available services, and<br />
other useful information, follow Student<br />
Central on Twitter at ‘UWOSCentral’.<br />
UHIP<br />
See Health and Wellness section.<br />
Visiting Students<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/<br />
visiting-<strong>student</strong>s/<br />
Visiting Students are <strong>student</strong>s who are<br />
admitted to <strong>Western</strong> to take courses for<br />
transfer to a degree program at another<br />
<strong>University</strong>. If you have questions about your<br />
<strong>University</strong>. If you have questions about<br />
your admissibility, email contact@uwo.ca<br />
or call 519-661-2100 before you submit an<br />
application.<br />
Visiting Students are <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
for the duration <strong>of</strong> the session in which<br />
they are registered. As a Visiting Student,<br />
you have full access to all USC <strong>student</strong><br />
services, resources and facilities, including<br />
the libraries, athletic facilities and health<br />
services.<br />
Visiting Students must be in good<br />
standing at their home university. They<br />
may not be on probation, suspended or<br />
expelled. Transcripts and TOEFL results<br />
are not normally required; however, you<br />
may be required to present a transcript<br />
to an academic department to verify your<br />
prerequisite course background.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Access Code<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
https://<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/ChoosePIN.<br />
cfm<br />
For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> ONECard<br />
Phone: 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/general-information/<br />
western-onecard/<br />
Your <strong>Western</strong> ONECard works for you in<br />
many ways, including (but not limited to) the<br />
following: Gym Access; Bus Pass; Library Card;<br />
Student Central; Meal Plan; Building Access;<br />
Voting Info and Discounts at Greyhound.<br />
A <strong>Western</strong> ONECard is issued to every<br />
<strong>student</strong> when they first come to The <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Students are to keep their<br />
<strong>Western</strong> ONECard for the duration <strong>of</strong> their<br />
studies and the card is to be used only by the<br />
person to whom it is issued. There is a $25 fee<br />
charged to replace a lost or damaged <strong>Western</strong><br />
ONECard. To obtain your <strong>Western</strong> ONECard,<br />
please bring a valid piece <strong>of</strong> government issued<br />
photo ID to Student Central, located in room<br />
1120, <strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building.<br />
If you lose your <strong>Western</strong> ONECard that<br />
has a meal plan on it, report it as lost to any<br />
cashier on campus or to Student Central and<br />
it will immediately be deactivated. You are<br />
responsible for all transactions or loss <strong>of</strong> funds<br />
prior to deactivation. If you find your card<br />
after it has been deactivated, you must have it<br />
reactivated at the Meal Plan <strong>of</strong>fice located at<br />
Centrespot in the UCC.<br />
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Transportation & Travel<br />
Bus Pass<br />
Shuttle Bus, Loblaws<br />
Transportation & Travel<br />
Airbus, Aboutown<br />
Phone: 519-663-2244<br />
www.aboutownairbus.ca<br />
17 York Street<br />
Provides transportation to the Toronto<br />
Airport/ YYZ or Detroit Airport.<br />
Airbus, Robert Q<br />
Phone: 519-673-6804<br />
www.robertq.com<br />
105 Wharncliffe South<br />
Provides transportation to the Toronto<br />
Airport/ YYZ or Detroit Airport.<br />
Airport<br />
Phone: 519-452-4015<br />
www.londonairport.on.ca<br />
London International Airport/ YXU<br />
(follow Oxford Street eastward).<br />
Bicycle Paths<br />
www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Transportation/bikepage.<br />
htm<br />
The City <strong>of</strong> London supports bicycling<br />
as an active way to enjoy the many special<br />
features London and <strong>Western</strong> has to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
either as a recreational pastime or as an<br />
alternative means <strong>of</strong> transportation.<br />
Bus<br />
Greyhound Bus Terminal<br />
Phone: 1-800-661-8747<br />
www.greyhound.ca<br />
101 York Street<br />
On campus, tickets can be purchased at<br />
the InfoSource, UCC, 519-434-3250.<br />
Phone: 519-661-3722<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass<br />
Hours for pick-up in the UCC:<br />
September 1-4: 9am-4:30pm; September<br />
7-9: 9am-4pm; September 10-11: 9am-5pm;<br />
September 12: 10am-2pm; September 13:<br />
closed;<br />
September 14: 9am-5pm.<br />
After these days the bus pass can be picked<br />
up at InfoSource Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm and<br />
Fri 9am-5pm. Graduate Students see LTC<br />
section below for pick-up.<br />
This program is designed to provide<br />
unlimited bus transportation for all Full Time<br />
undergraduates at <strong>Western</strong>. The program<br />
is effective from September 1st through<br />
April 30th annually. Both the bus pass and<br />
your <strong>Western</strong> ONEcard must be presented<br />
to the driver as you board the bus. The<br />
pass allows unlimited rides, all bus stop<br />
locations, all hours <strong>of</strong> operation, seven<br />
days a week, including holidays, on all<br />
regularly scheduled LTC bus routes. To<br />
pick up the USC bus pass you need your<br />
<strong>Western</strong> ONEcard.<br />
Lost Card: Lost cards can be replaced at<br />
the InfoSource, main floor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
Community Centre. There is a $25 fee for the<br />
replacement <strong>of</strong> a bus pass. Returned passes<br />
are at InfoSource or Student Central.<br />
ISIC Card<br />
See the Shops and Services section in this guide.<br />
London Transit Commission<br />
(LTC)<br />
Phone: 519-451-1347<br />
www.ltconline.ca<br />
London is served by an extensive bus<br />
network with regular access to the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Timetables and maps are available at<br />
InfoSource (UCC, see map) and on-line.<br />
Your bus pass is included in your <strong>student</strong> fee<br />
(see Bus Pass above for more information).<br />
Any enquiries should be directed to the<br />
USC InfoSource at 519-661-3722. For more<br />
information on a Graduate Students (SOGS)<br />
pass please call 519-661-3394, www.uwo.<br />
ca/sogs or pick up your pass in Room 260<br />
SOGS UCC.<br />
Parking<br />
See the Parking section in this guide.<br />
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/bus_schedules/<br />
This bus is free to all <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
For a current schedule <strong>of</strong> stops, please visit<br />
the website above.<br />
Phone: 519-673-6111<br />
1740 Richmond Street North<br />
Provides free transportation to Masonville/<br />
Loblaws on Saturdays. Pick-ups every<br />
Saturday at Alumni House, Elgin Hall, Essex<br />
Hall, London Hall and Bayfield Hall between<br />
1:00pm-2:00pm; and drop-<strong>of</strong>fs at the same<br />
locations between 2:00pm-3:00pm.<br />
Shuttle Bus, USC Exam<br />
Service<br />
519-661-3722<br />
Email: usc.info@uwo.ca<br />
The Infosource, <strong>University</strong> Community Centre Atrium<br />
During the December 2010 and April<br />
2011 exams the <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
will be providing <strong>student</strong>s with a late night<br />
Shuttle Service for those who plan to study<br />
late at night at Weldon and Taylor Libraries.<br />
Shuttle buses will be departing from the<br />
Natural Science Building and from Oxford<br />
Drive (in front <strong>of</strong> the UCC). The hours <strong>of</strong><br />
service will be from 11:55pm to 2:30am. For<br />
complete details please visit the <strong>University</strong><br />
Students’ Council website at: www.usc.uwo.<br />
ca<br />
Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall<br />
www.whiteoaksmall.ca/usr/media/uwo_sched.pdf<br />
Taxi<br />
AboutTown Taxi : .................... 519-432-2222<br />
Checker Limousine &<br />
Airport Services:...................... 519-659-0400<br />
London Taxi:............................ 519-657-1111<br />
U-NEED-A-CAB :.................... 519-438-2121<br />
Train<br />
Phone: 1-888-842-7245<br />
www.viarail.ca<br />
On campus, tickets can be purchased at<br />
Travel Cuts, UCC, 519-661-4070.<br />
Windermere Manor<br />
Phone: 519-858-1414<br />
www.windermeremanor.com/<br />
Need a place to stay that is very near<br />
campus? The Windermere Manor <strong>of</strong>fers 48<br />
fully appointed and tastefully decorated<br />
executive suites and guestrooms. Though set<br />
in the classic elegance and intimate charm<br />
<strong>of</strong> a memorable country inn <strong>of</strong> a bygone era,<br />
Windermere provides all the conveniences<br />
a modern business or leisure traveller<br />
demands. Walking distance to The <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Free parking for all<br />
Windermere guests.<br />
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Volunteer & Clubs<br />
94.9 CHRW – Radio <strong>Western</strong><br />
See the Media on Campus section in this guide.<br />
Alternative Spring Break<br />
asb.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>student</strong>s the opportunity<br />
to participate in a service-learning experience<br />
during Reading Week each year. Since 2003,<br />
hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>student</strong>s from all faculties have<br />
travelled to places like Louisiana, the Dominican<br />
Republic, Costa Rica and Winnipeg to engage in<br />
community development projects. The program<br />
aims to connect <strong>student</strong>s’ academic learning<br />
with real-world issues and enhance their sense <strong>of</strong><br />
civic engagement.<br />
Clubs<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca<br />
Clubs Week: September 20-24, 2010<br />
Get involved, join something different or<br />
something you love. Meet new people. Also<br />
check out the USC website for all the different<br />
campus clubs. Click on ‘Student Life’ and then<br />
on ‘Clubs Community’.<br />
Elections<br />
See the Leadership section in this guide.<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong>, USC<br />
Email: usc.environment@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong> is the <strong>student</strong> answer to<br />
environmental issues, providing both action<br />
and advocacy for issues important to <strong>student</strong>s,<br />
as well as numerous opportunities to get<br />
involved. Check out the website listed above<br />
for more information on how to get involved<br />
with the range <strong>of</strong> projects undertaken each<br />
year.<br />
Faculty Students’ Councils,<br />
Clubs and Associations<br />
Visit your Faculty or School’s website<br />
to find out about how to get involved<br />
with different Councils, Clubs and<br />
Associations at the Faculty level. It’s a<br />
great way to get involved. If you go to<br />
www.uwo.ca and click on ‘Faculties’ on<br />
the right hand menu, it will link you to<br />
all the Faculties and Schools at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
fraternities and the exciting dynamic<br />
they provide in addition to your <strong>student</strong><br />
experience. Looking for valuable connections<br />
to your field <strong>of</strong> study or future career, or to<br />
expand on your social or athletic experience?<br />
Find us on the Concrete beach after O-Week<br />
and introduce yourself!<br />
International Income Tax<br />
Preparation (IITP) Volunteers<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?iitp<br />
IITP volunteers are <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
whose role is to assist international <strong>student</strong>s<br />
(individually or in small groups) and their<br />
spouses/partners with completing their<br />
Canadian Income Tax Forms during the<br />
Income Tax Clinic held in March and April.<br />
In addition to enhancing their cross-cultural<br />
communication skills, IITP volunteers can<br />
benefit from learning how to file their own<br />
taxes and become familiar with international<br />
<strong>student</strong> tax issues. Training and a Volunteer<br />
Certificate is provided by Canada Revenue<br />
Agency. For more information, please contact<br />
iss@uwo.ca, or visit us at SDC’s International<br />
and Exchange Student Centre in Room 2120,<br />
WSS. Please visit our website in December<br />
for information on the IITP recruitment for<br />
Spring 2011.<br />
International Peer<br />
Connection (IPC)<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ispc<br />
The IPC program connects new<br />
international (graduate and undergraduate)<br />
<strong>student</strong>s with current <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s called<br />
Peer Guides. Peer Guides are<br />
familiar<br />
with the <strong>Western</strong> campus and have had a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> international and intercultural<br />
experiences <strong>of</strong> their own. Peer Guides act as<br />
guides, resource people, cultural interpreters<br />
and friendly supports to new international<br />
<strong>student</strong>s during their transition to <strong>Western</strong><br />
and Canada. Volunteering as a Peer Guide<br />
is an opportunity to enhance intercultural,<br />
leadership and helping skills as well as<br />
develop international friendships. For more<br />
information, please contact iss@uwo.ca, or<br />
visit us at SDC’s International and Exchange<br />
Student Centre in Room 2120, WSS. Please<br />
visit our website (www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/<br />
services/index.html?pg) in early 2011 for<br />
information on the Peer Guide recruitment for<br />
2011-2012.<br />
Let’s Talk Science<br />
www.letstalkscience.ca<br />
Middlesex College room 11<br />
Through the Partnership Program,<br />
volunteers go into classrooms to do handson<br />
activities with <strong>student</strong>s; guide field trips<br />
and laboratory tours; provide science fair<br />
mentoring and judging; <strong>of</strong>fer organized<br />
workshops in fields like biotechnology<br />
and physics; engage <strong>student</strong>s in bonafide<br />
scientific research; give whole-school<br />
workshops and presentations; and give<br />
workshops at museums or community<br />
events.<br />
Leadership and Mentorship<br />
Program (LAMP)<br />
See the Leadership section in this guide.<br />
continued…<br />
Gazette<br />
See the Media on Campus section in this<br />
guide.<br />
Interfraternity Council,<br />
UWO<br />
Email: shalas@uwo.ca (IFC President)<br />
This is the body that helps<br />
organize and maintain the<br />
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Volunteer & Clubs
Volunteer & Clubs<br />
Volunteer & Clubs<br />
McIntosh Gallery<br />
A unique opportunity to engage with the<br />
visual arts. Research the collection or get<br />
involved with the McIntosh’s many special<br />
projects and events. Volunteer and part-time,<br />
paid work-study positions available. For more<br />
information contact us at: mcintoshgallery@<br />
uwo.ca<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong><br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong> events are hosted in August<br />
by Alumni <strong>Western</strong>, in select hometowns that<br />
send first year <strong>student</strong>s <strong>of</strong>f to <strong>Western</strong> in the<br />
fall. Current <strong>student</strong>s and new graduates are<br />
Hometown Volunteers and speak to incoming<br />
first year <strong>student</strong>s about their <strong>student</strong><br />
experience at <strong>Western</strong> including O-week,<br />
living in residence, academics and social life.<br />
Orientation Week<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca<br />
Email: usc.oweek@uwo.ca.<br />
Orientation Week is one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
important programs the USC provides for<br />
the <strong>student</strong>s at <strong>Western</strong>. Not only does the<br />
program help welcome the incoming class<br />
<strong>of</strong> first year <strong>student</strong>s, it also provides 800<br />
volunteer positions for upper year <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Each Orientation leader (Soph) is chosen<br />
through a selection process from a pool <strong>of</strong><br />
1500 applicants. There are five different types<br />
<strong>of</strong> Soph positions available: Residence Sophs,<br />
Charity Sophs, Faculty Sophs, Info Team<br />
Sophs, and Affiliated College<br />
Sophs.<br />
Leadership positions are also available, such as<br />
being the Head Soph <strong>of</strong> a team, or a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> Orientation Staff that works directly with the<br />
Orientation Coordinator in planning the week.<br />
Panhellenic Council, UWO<br />
www.uwosororities.com<br />
This is the <strong>student</strong>-run government<br />
body <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>’s sorority community.<br />
Each sorority provides its members with<br />
a well-rounded university experience<br />
through leadership, scholarship, social,<br />
and philanthropic opportunities, as well as<br />
providing a lifetime <strong>of</strong> membership benefits.<br />
Formal recruitment takes place September<br />
24-27.<br />
SERT – Student Emergency<br />
Response Team<br />
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Off-Campus<br />
Students (SOCS)<br />
See the Leadership section in this guide.<br />
Sport Clubs<br />
wwww.westernmustangs.ca<br />
Campus Recreation currently facilitates<br />
17 <strong>student</strong> sport clubs, including various<br />
martial arts, triathlon, synchronized<br />
swimming, and more. A Campus<br />
Recreation sport<br />
club is a sanctioned organization, established<br />
by <strong>student</strong>s, that provides an opportunity<br />
for all Campus Recreation members to<br />
participate in a specific sport or physical<br />
activity. Involvement in a sport club is<br />
strictly voluntary; they are designed to<br />
enhance the <strong>University</strong> experience. Sport<br />
clubs may emphasize any or all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following: socialization, instruction and<br />
skill development, <strong>student</strong> leadership<br />
development, and competition.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students’ Council<br />
(USC)<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca<br />
Room 340, UCC<br />
As Canada’s largest <strong>student</strong> union, the<br />
USC is committed to making your university<br />
experience enriching, exciting, and enjoyable.<br />
In addition to programming events and<br />
managing <strong>University</strong> Community Centre<br />
operations, the USC lobbies all levels <strong>of</strong><br />
government to ensure that your education is<br />
affordable, accessible, and <strong>of</strong> the highest quality<br />
both socially and academically. You can get<br />
involved by becoming a representative on the<br />
council, working on committees, volunteering<br />
at our media outlets, or coordinating numerous<br />
USC projects like Theatre <strong>Western</strong>, Cultural<br />
Caravan, Charity Ball, and more! The USC<br />
publishes Canada’s only daily <strong>student</strong><br />
newspaper, The Gazette, and operates 94.9<br />
CHRW, an award-winning radio<br />
station. The USC also provides a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> services including a bus<br />
pass, <strong>student</strong> health plan, food<br />
bank, and <strong>student</strong> groups like<br />
Pride <strong>Western</strong>, the Women’s Issues<br />
Network, Enviro<strong>Western</strong>, and over<br />
180 clubs.<br />
Commissioners are the<br />
foundation <strong>of</strong> your <strong>University</strong><br />
Students’ Council. They oversee<br />
major USC events such as<br />
awareness weeks and campuswide<br />
campaigns. Applications for<br />
all Commissioner positions will<br />
be available in February at the<br />
USC Office in the UCC Room<br />
340. Unfilled Commissioner<br />
positions will re-open in<br />
September. Visit www.usc.<br />
uwo.ca to see which ones you<br />
can still apply for.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> Students’<br />
Council is comprised <strong>of</strong><br />
many committees, each<br />
<strong>of</strong> which serves a specific<br />
function. Many USC<br />
committees include at<br />
least one <strong>student</strong>-at-large<br />
position. Applications for<br />
committee positions<br />
will be<br />
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available in September at the USC <strong>of</strong>fice. To<br />
find out more about a specific committee<br />
or how to apply, visit the USC website<br />
USC Clubs<br />
Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/westernclubs<br />
Every year there are more than<br />
19,500 members involved with<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students’ Council clubs,<br />
and with more than 180 clubs to<br />
choose from, you’ll soon see why!<br />
Joining a club is an easy way to<br />
connect with people who share<br />
similar goals and interests. Each<br />
club is run by <strong>student</strong>s, for<br />
<strong>student</strong>s.<br />
The clubs system has<br />
something for everyone,<br />
whether your interest is<br />
political, cultural, or<br />
recreational. Sign up<br />
during Clubs Week in<br />
September and January<br />
in the UCC Atrium, or<br />
start your own club! For<br />
more information, visit the<br />
website or email above.<br />
Volunteers In<br />
Progress (VIP)<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/vip<br />
Each year more than 100<br />
volunteers participate in the<br />
VIP program by volunteering<br />
as English Conversation<br />
Leaders, Learning Skills<br />
Assistants, Marketing and<br />
Promotion Assistants, SDC<br />
Information and Office Assistants, IESC<br />
Activity Coordinators, IESC Newsletter<br />
Assistant Editors, Peer Mentors,VIP Student<br />
Coordinators, IEP Administrative Assistants,<br />
etc. Created by <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s in 1983,<br />
the program was designed to complement<br />
<strong>student</strong>s’ academic life by providing them<br />
with an opportunity to develop skills and<br />
gain career-related work experience.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Foot Patrol<br />
See the Safety and Security section in this guide.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Serves<br />
westernserves.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Serves is a one-day community<br />
service learning program <strong>of</strong>fered by The<br />
Student Success Centre designed to increase<br />
participants’ social awareness and knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> volunteer opportunities in the London<br />
community. Students, faculty and staff<br />
participate together in meaningful service<br />
experiences at a variety <strong>of</strong> community<br />
agencies, including the Boys & Girls<br />
Club and ReForest London. <strong>Western</strong><br />
Serves takes place annually on the<br />
3rd Saturday in September.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Volunteer<br />
Program (WVP)<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
www.success.uwo.ca<br />
The Student Success Centre<br />
designed <strong>Western</strong>’s Volunteer Program<br />
(WVP) to provide <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s with<br />
practical experience and the opportunity<br />
to enhance their civic responsibility while<br />
addressing campus community needs.<br />
Through WVP, <strong>student</strong>s are given the<br />
opportunity to work on a volunteer basis<br />
under the guidance <strong>of</strong> a supervisor from<br />
<strong>Western</strong> or an affiliated institution. These<br />
supervisors include faculty and staff who are<br />
willing to mentor committed <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s<br />
throughout the year for 3-10 hours a week.<br />
Check out the website, or drop by Room 210<br />
in the UCC.<br />
Writing<br />
Support Centre<br />
Peer Tutor Program<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/index.html?peer_tutoring<br />
The Writing Support Centre’s volunteer<br />
writing tutors <strong>of</strong>fer feedback on <strong>student</strong><br />
writing. For more information visit the<br />
Services to Help you Succeed section.<br />
Volunteer & Clubs<br />
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WESTERN BUILDINGS<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Buildings<br />
More information about all the items below can be found in the Student Central section in this<br />
guide or at www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Student Central<br />
Online Services<br />
Registration<br />
Transcript Request<br />
View Final Grades<br />
Exam Schedules<br />
Class Schedules *<br />
Apply to Graduate<br />
Address Change<br />
Account Balance<br />
Tuition and Refund Schedules<br />
Print T2202a Form<br />
Apply for OSAP, Bursaries, Workstudy<br />
* See Registration Guidelines section in<br />
this guide<br />
Student Central, Room 1120 WSS<br />
In Person Services<br />
<strong>Western</strong> ONECard<br />
Transcript, Statement Letter and Course<br />
Description Requests<br />
Letters <strong>of</strong> Permission<br />
Name Changes<br />
UHIP<br />
Tuition Payments<br />
Refund Cheques<br />
T2202a & T4a requests<br />
Third Party Forms<br />
Diploma Pickup and Replacement Request<br />
Graduation Application and Deferrals<br />
Emergency Financial Aid Appointments<br />
OSAP Pickup<br />
Interest Relief Forms<br />
Telephone Helpline<br />
Services<br />
Course Registration Help<br />
Enrollment Confirmation<br />
Student Center Assistance<br />
Transcript Information<br />
Address Changes<br />
Refund Requests<br />
T2202a & T4A Request<br />
Book Financial Aid Appointments<br />
OSAP Information<br />
Locations for areas in the<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Services<br />
Building http://wss.uwo.ca/<br />
First Floor:<br />
Student Central – Room 1120<br />
Student Financial Aid – Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Registrar, Room 1100<br />
Second Floor:<br />
Examination Services – Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Registrar, 2140<br />
International and Exchange Student Centre<br />
– Student Development Centre, 2120;<br />
Reception Room 4112<br />
Indigenous Services – Student Development<br />
Centre, Reception Room 2100C<br />
Third Floor:<br />
Experiential Learning, 3100<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Ombudsperson, 3100<br />
Undergraduate Admissions, 3140<br />
Undergraduate Recruitment, 3140<br />
Fourth Floor:<br />
Students with Disabilities – Student<br />
Development Services, Reception Room 4111<br />
Learning Skills Services – Student<br />
Development Services; Reception Room 4111<br />
Writing Support Centre – Student<br />
Development Services; Reception Rm. 4112<br />
Psychological Services – Student<br />
Development Services; Reception, Room 4112<br />
Campus Building Shortforms<br />
(as scheduled in the timetable)<br />
Shortform Building Name Shortform Building Name<br />
3M Ctr<br />
3M Center<br />
MC<br />
Middlesex College<br />
AH<br />
Alumni Hall<br />
MSB<br />
Medical Science Building<br />
B&GS<br />
Biological and Geological Science<br />
NS<br />
Natural Sciences Centre<br />
BR<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College<br />
P&AB<br />
Physics and Astronomy Building<br />
CHB<br />
Chemistry Building<br />
SH<br />
Somerville House<br />
DSB<br />
Dental Science Buildings<br />
SSC<br />
Social Science Centre<br />
EC<br />
Elborn College. (Entrance recommended<br />
through south doors)<br />
STaB<br />
STH<br />
Staging Building<br />
Stevenson Hall<br />
EH<br />
Elgin Hall<br />
STPS<br />
St. Peter’s Seminary<br />
ESB<br />
Engineering Science Building<br />
SSB<br />
Support Services Building<br />
HSB<br />
Health Sciences Building<br />
(formerly South Valley Building - SVB)<br />
TC<br />
TH<br />
Talbot College<br />
Thames Hall<br />
HC<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College<br />
UC<br />
<strong>University</strong> College<br />
IBS<br />
Ivey Business School<br />
UCC<br />
<strong>University</strong> Community Centre<br />
KC<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College<br />
WSS<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building<br />
LAH<br />
Lawson Hall<br />
VAC<br />
Visual Arts Centre<br />
MB<br />
Music Building<br />
WSC<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Science Centre (Paterson Building)<br />
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Make the most <strong>of</strong> your time at <strong>Western</strong> — get experience!<br />
GET EXPERIENCE at WESTERN<br />
Community Service Learning - Co-operative Education - Fieldwork - Job Shadow - Internships - Practicum - Volunteering<br />
To learn skills that can be included in a resume<br />
Often <strong>student</strong>s 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<br />
employment is the only type <strong>of</strong> experience an employer is looking for, it is not true! Employers and recruiters look for experience, as well as other<br />
transferable skills. Employers are <strong>of</strong>ten 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<br />
trade <strong>of</strong>f — the employer gets the work done and you get the skills and experience your resume is lacking!<br />
To figure out what you like<br />
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<br />
career path (eg. you’ve always wanted to be a doctor), or you may be less sure <strong>of</strong> your future occupation. You may spend four years, or more,<br />
in university only to discover on the first day<br />
<strong>of</strong> your new job that you strongly dislike an<br />
important element <strong>of</strong> your career. Getting practical<br />
experience in the field now, while you are still in<br />
the planning stages, will give you a taste <strong>of</strong> what<br />
is to come. The more varied experience you have,<br />
the clearer your vision will be <strong>of</strong> where you would<br />
like to end up.<br />
To meet people and make<br />
contacts<br />
While you’re honing your transferable skills<br />
and scoping out potential industries, you’ll also be<br />
doing something else: gaining valuable contacts!<br />
Networking is potentially the most important job<br />
search technique. The best thing you can do to<br />
give yourself a competitive edge when searching<br />
for your dream job is to develop a strong network<br />
<strong>of</strong> people within the industry.<br />
To give back to your<br />
community<br />
The wonderful thing about gaining experience<br />
is that while you catch a glimpse into your future<br />
career and enhance your resume, you may also<br />
be able to give back to your community in a<br />
valuable way. You’ll gain the skills you need, and<br />
community organizations will be able to provide<br />
programs and services to those who need it most.<br />
This may turn out to be the most rewarding<br />
component <strong>of</strong> your experience!<br />
Conclusion<br />
Getting experience is an important step in<br />
determining your career path! Just remember that<br />
skills are valuable, and whether you learn them in the<br />
classroom, in an <strong>of</strong>fice, or at a volunteer placement,<br />
you can – and should – include these skills on your<br />
resume. In today’s job market, it is important to<br />
highlight all <strong>of</strong> your skills and experience to give<br />
yourself the most competitive edge.<br />
If you would like advice regarding how<br />
to obtain experience, or how to include your<br />
experiences on your resume, we would be happy<br />
to help. Just call, email, or drop in with your<br />
questions.<br />
Choosing the Right experience for you:<br />
How to find On Campus jobs:<br />
What could be more convenient than working and attending class in the same location?<br />
That is true one-stop shopping! To find on-campus work opportunities:<br />
• Watch for the Hospitality Services Job Fair in the spring, summer and fall<br />
• Visit the various campus employers to ask them about their hiring schedule<br />
• Check out the Working at <strong>Western</strong> website at communications.uwo.ca/careers<br />
How to find Off Campus jobs<br />
CareerCentral https://careercentral.uwo.ca<br />
• Login with your UWO username and password and try an advanced search<br />
Experiential learning refers to hands-on experience you obtain by applying theoretical<br />
knowledge in a real-world setting. We call it learning outside the classroom! With<br />
experiential learning, you may have the chance to ‘test-drive’ a particular job or employment<br />
sector to see if it is a good fit with your skills. Other benefits include the development <strong>of</strong><br />
skills such as teamwork, leadership, initiative, and communication. Experiential learning<br />
can provide you with relevant, rewarding experience as you build your resume, and make<br />
you more competitive for summer jobs and post-graduation employment. Experiential<br />
learning includes community service learning, co-operative education, fieldwork, job<br />
shadow, internship, practicum and volunteering.<br />
There are a number <strong>of</strong> volunteer programs on campus; search for <strong>Western</strong>’s Volunteer<br />
Program postings in CareerCentral. You can also become a Career Leader for The Student<br />
Success Centre and help others discover their career path, while learning a whole lot<br />
yourself! Other volunteer opportunities can be found in the Volunteer and Clubs section in<br />
this guide<br />
Off Campus (In your community and abroad)<br />
You can search for “Volunteer” opportunities in CareerCentral. Also, check out www.<br />
success.uwo.ca to find volunteer opportunities in the London community, and around the<br />
world!<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers courses in various faculties that have a community service-learning<br />
component: check out success.uwo.ca and click on experience to search by your faculty and<br />
discover CSL courses in your field <strong>of</strong> study!<br />
<strong>Western</strong> also has a number <strong>of</strong> non-academic CSL programs including:<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Serves: a popular one-day service event at various locations in the London<br />
community, <strong>of</strong>fered annually on the 3rd Saturday <strong>of</strong> September.<br />
Alternative Spring Break (ASB): a week-long service program occurring during Reading<br />
Week where <strong>student</strong>s have the opportunity to travel and volunteer in locations all over the<br />
world. Previous years’ experiences have included building houses in New Orleans, and<br />
serving at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.<br />
Internships & Co-ops include <strong>Western</strong>’s Internship Program and the Summer<br />
Engineering Co-op Program (SECOP). Information on completing an internship<br />
as a part <strong>of</strong> your program, or outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>, can be found at success.uwo.ca.<br />
Or contact your faculty to see if they <strong>of</strong>fer co-operative education as part <strong>of</strong> their<br />
programming.<br />
working<br />
experiential<br />
learning<br />
volunteering<br />
Community<br />
Service Learning<br />
internships<br />
Get Experience!<br />
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Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College<br />
tions, please contact our VP Administration, at<br />
vpadministration@bucsc.ca.<br />
Fall-Winter (Sept.-April)<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Advising Hours:<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College<br />
Phone: 519- 432-8353<br />
Email: brescia@uwo.ca<br />
www.brescia.uwo.ca<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College at<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
1285 <strong>Western</strong> Road<br />
London, <strong>Ontario</strong>, Canada N6G 1H2<br />
A <strong>University</strong> Built for Women by<br />
Women<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College is located on<br />
beautiful grounds next to The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> with which it is affiliated.<br />
Brescia <strong>student</strong>s enjoy the activity and resources<br />
<strong>of</strong> a large university plus the sense <strong>of</strong> community<br />
that is found on a small campus.<br />
Brescia provides academic programming <strong>of</strong><br />
the highest quality. Faculty members in all fields<br />
are respected scholars with an active interest<br />
in undergraduate teaching. Faculty research in<br />
such fields as nutrition, sociology, community<br />
development, religious studies and English<br />
literature is innovative and well regarded.<br />
As Canada’s only university-level women’s<br />
college, Brescia focuses on the needs <strong>of</strong> women<br />
learners. Brescia <strong>student</strong>s encounter many<br />
opportunities to develop their leadership<br />
potential and are encouraged to play decisionmaking<br />
roles in campus organizations.<br />
Brescia <strong>student</strong>s learn to think critically and<br />
to challenge accepted opinion. These analytical<br />
skills prepare women for the challenges <strong>of</strong> future<br />
careers and social responsibilities.<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Divisions<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Dean<br />
Dr. John Mitchell<br />
jbmitche@uwo.ca<br />
Telephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363<br />
Associate <strong>Academic</strong> Dean (Student Affairs)<br />
To be appointed<br />
Telephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Arts and Humanities<br />
• Programs in English, Modern Languages,<br />
Religious Studies and Philosophy<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Food and Nutritional Sciences<br />
• Division <strong>of</strong> Food and Nutritional Sciences<br />
- Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, and<br />
Food Science and Technology<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences<br />
• Programs in History, Management and<br />
Organizational Studies, Political Science,<br />
Psychology and Leadership Studies<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Sociology and Family Studies<br />
• Programs in Sociology, Community<br />
Development and Family Studies,<br />
Crime and Communities, Families and<br />
Communities, and Nutrition and Families<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Support and Advising<br />
Brescia produces an <strong>Academic</strong> Guide which<br />
contains important information to help first year<br />
<strong>student</strong>s achieve academic success.<br />
ADD/DROP<br />
Brescia Registrar’s Office<br />
Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial Building<br />
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm<br />
Phone: 519-858-5151<br />
Fax: 519-858-5137<br />
Email: brescia@uwo.ca<br />
Brescia Registrar’s Office<br />
Room 11, Mother St. James Memorial Building<br />
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm<br />
Phone: 519-858-5151<br />
Fax: 519-858-5137<br />
Email: brescia@uwo.ca<br />
Brescia Students’ Council<br />
Phone: 519.432.8353 x20105<br />
www.bucsc.ca<br />
If you have any questions about BUCSC elec-<br />
By appointment<br />
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11:30am<br />
Drop in<br />
Monday-Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm<br />
Call 519-858-5151 to book an appointment.<br />
Please call ahead to ensure an advisor will be<br />
available to meet with you regarding:<br />
• course selection<br />
• program registration<br />
• academic accommodation<br />
• advising appointments<br />
Fees, Scholarships and<br />
Financial Aid<br />
Business Office<br />
St. James Building, Main Floor<br />
Phone: 519-432-8353 x28382<br />
Fax: 519-858-5116<br />
Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm<br />
Food Services<br />
Castle Café<br />
Located in lower level <strong>of</strong> Ursuline Hall. Open<br />
7am – 7:30pm. (a meal card can be purchased<br />
at the Business Office so you don’t need to carry<br />
cash.)<br />
Get Ready for Intent to<br />
Register (ITR)<br />
The Brescia Advising Team will be hosting<br />
a number <strong>of</strong> sessions to assist you with your<br />
academic planning for September 2011.<br />
Intent to Register is the formal process <strong>of</strong><br />
recording your program for next year. All<br />
returning <strong>student</strong>s are required to submit<br />
their ITR.<br />
Intent to Register Drop-In<br />
(Foyer Outside the Library)<br />
Advisors will be on-hand to assist<br />
<strong>student</strong>s in completing the Intent to Register<br />
process. All <strong>student</strong>s may drop in to speak<br />
with an advisor.<br />
After final grades are posted in May,<br />
<strong>student</strong>s may check their “adjudication<br />
comments” at <strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
Government Assistance for<br />
Non-<strong>Ontario</strong> Students<br />
If you are not a resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>,<br />
information on your home province’s financial<br />
assistance program can be obtained through the<br />
Canada Student Loan Program website.<br />
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Brescia is Canada’s<br />
only university-level<br />
women’s college.<br />
Medical Accommodation<br />
Other Bursaries<br />
Note: If you consulted Student Health<br />
Services on-campus, use the Records Release<br />
form available in the Brescia Registrar’s Office.<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Student Assistance<br />
Program (OSAP)<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid Section in this guide.<br />
Applications are available each spring from:<br />
• from the Business Office at Brescia (for<br />
paper applications only)<br />
• online at http://osap.gov.on.ca<br />
Students are encouraged to apply early.<br />
All applications and/or application<br />
information must be submitted to the Business<br />
Office at Brescia. When applying for OSAP<br />
assistance online, please remember to select the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> as your primary<br />
school selection. Brescia is affiliated with the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>, but all financial<br />
assistance for Brescia <strong>student</strong>s is administered at<br />
Brescia.<br />
Students, along with their parents and spouse<br />
with applicant consent, are encouraged to review<br />
their individual situation with the Financial<br />
Aid Officer. If you feel you are in a situation<br />
that requires special consideration, please make<br />
an appointment to see Brescia’s Financial Aid<br />
Officer in the Business Office, Room 110.<br />
Summer OSAP<br />
The application for summer OSAP is<br />
available through <strong>Western</strong>’s Student Financial<br />
Services. For 2010-2011 OSAP, please register<br />
for your summer courses and complete the<br />
“Undergraduate Summer 2011 Supplemental<br />
OSAP Application.” Applications should be<br />
returned directly to the <strong>Western</strong> Student Services<br />
Building at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>.<br />
Deadlines<br />
Fall/Winter Fee Deferment to OSAP<br />
deadline - All <strong>student</strong>s should apply no later<br />
than June 30th with all signature sheets and all<br />
outstanding paperwork submitted no later than<br />
the third week <strong>of</strong> July annually. You may defer<br />
payment <strong>of</strong> tuition until your loan documents<br />
are received if you applied for OSAP by the<br />
Brescia deadlines, and you have received<br />
confirmation from the Ministry that you will<br />
be receiving sufficient OSAP to cover fees due.<br />
Typically you should receive this confirmation<br />
automatically before the August fee payment<br />
date by either paper or email depending on the<br />
choice <strong>of</strong> communication you chose at the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> application, or you may check your status on<br />
the OSAP website.<br />
Please note that the academic year at Brescia<br />
is 34 weeks in length - two terms. A <strong>student</strong><br />
applying for summer OSAP completes a separate<br />
application in early spring.<br />
See the Fees and Financial Aid section in this<br />
guide.<br />
Parking<br />
See the Parking section in this guide.<br />
Resources @ the<br />
Registrar’s Office<br />
• <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>s<br />
• Brescia Timetable<br />
• Module Sheets<br />
• Registration Handbooks<br />
• Summer Timetable<br />
• Exam Schedules<br />
• Bus Schedules<br />
There are three summer sessions:<br />
Intersession (early May - mid<br />
June); Summer Evening (early May - late<br />
July) and Summer Day (early July - mid<br />
August).<br />
Services @ the Brescia<br />
Registrar’s Office<br />
• <strong>Academic</strong> Advising<br />
• Add/Drop<br />
• Paper Add/Drop will be in the Brescia<br />
auditorium<br />
• All Brescia <strong>student</strong>s must drop <strong>of</strong>f<br />
completed paper Add/Drop forms<br />
for signature and processing to the<br />
Brescia auditorium<br />
• Dean’s Waiver information<br />
• Getting around campus<br />
• Graduation information and<br />
instructions on how to Apply to<br />
Graduate<br />
• Applying for a Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission to<br />
take a course at another university<br />
• Program registration<br />
• Room Bookings: except Auditorium<br />
and Oak Room (available through<br />
Principal’s Office)<br />
• UHIP<br />
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/files/file/KingsBusSchedule.pdf<br />
This bus is free to all <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
For a current schedule <strong>of</strong> stops, please visit<br />
the website above.<br />
Small Group Advising Sessions<br />
in February (Years 1-4)<br />
Registration required in registrar’s <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Visit Brescia’s website for more specific<br />
information about dates and times for these<br />
sessions.<br />
To book an appointment with<br />
an <strong>Academic</strong> Advisor, call 519-858-5151.<br />
Remember to check the advising hours.<br />
Want to Get Involved?<br />
You’re not too late! There are usually several<br />
positions that will be re-opened in the Fall By-<br />
Elections. Visit our website for more details.<br />
Writing Centre<br />
www.brescia.uwo.ca/campus_life/campus_services/<br />
writing_center/index.html<br />
St. James Building - Room 40<br />
Brescia’s Writing Centre welcomes all<br />
<strong>student</strong> writers. Develop your writing skills in<br />
conversation with Brescia’s Writing Instructor<br />
or Peer Tutors. We share writing strategies,<br />
a resource library and access to on-line<br />
information. Bring your ideas, doodles, drafts,<br />
or blank pages. We’ll encourage and help you<br />
to develop an effective voice in the academic<br />
community.<br />
Individual Writing Instruction<br />
• Drop in or book an appointment in<br />
Room 40 (After hours at McCann<br />
Student Services Centre)<br />
• Plan to visit for up to 50 minutes (15<br />
minutes during peak hours)<br />
• Discover Writing style guides and<br />
references<br />
• Use our ESL resources<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College<br />
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Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College<br />
Athletics and Recreation<br />
See the Sports and Recreation section in this guide.<br />
Bursaries<br />
Huron Entrance Bursaries<br />
• non-repayable grants ranging from<br />
$250-$3,000 per year<br />
• applicants must demonstrate financial<br />
need<br />
• apply through the Financial Aid Office,<br />
519-438-7224, ext. 215<br />
Fees and Financial Support<br />
Tuition Fees: Room A116 HUC;<br />
Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 216<br />
OSAP and Bursaries: Room A120 HUC;<br />
Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 215<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
Appointments are not necessary.<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College<br />
Phone: 519-438-7224<br />
Email: huron@uwo.ca<br />
www.huronuc.ca/<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College, Room W28<br />
1349 <strong>Western</strong> Road, London, ON N6G 1H3<br />
A Brief Look at Huron’s Past<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College was<br />
incorporated on May 5, 1863, and is the<br />
founding college <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Originally established as<br />
Huron College, Huron changed its name<br />
to Huron <strong>University</strong> College with Royal<br />
Assent in June 2000. To be part <strong>of</strong> Huron<br />
is to be part <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the oldest university<br />
communities in Canada.<br />
In 1951, Huron moved to its present<br />
location and has since seen major growth<br />
not only in its <strong>student</strong> enrollment, but<br />
also in its residence facilities, classrooms,<br />
library, and faculty <strong>of</strong>fices. From its modest<br />
beginnings in 1956 with 45 full-time<br />
<strong>student</strong>s, the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts and Social<br />
Science (originally known as the Faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
Arts), now boasts a <strong>student</strong> enrollment <strong>of</strong><br />
over 1200 full-time <strong>student</strong>s. Our Faculty<br />
<strong>of</strong> Theology continues to attract <strong>student</strong>s to<br />
its Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Theology, Master <strong>of</strong> Divinity,<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Theological Studies and Master <strong>of</strong><br />
Arts (Theology) programs. The two Faculties<br />
enroll a diverse <strong>student</strong> body <strong>of</strong> about 1300,<br />
with <strong>student</strong>s from across Canada and<br />
around the world.<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counsellors<br />
Debbie Chadwick (B.A.), <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor<br />
519-438-7224 ext. 276<br />
dchadwi2@huron.uwo.ca<br />
Kent Robinson (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.), <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor<br />
519-438-7224 ext 252<br />
krobin43@huron.uwo.ca<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm<br />
Drop in to book an appointment or call<br />
519-438-7224 ext. 244<br />
The <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling <strong>of</strong>fice at Huron<br />
<strong>University</strong> College is located in the West<br />
Wing <strong>of</strong> the College in the <strong>Academic</strong> Services<br />
Centre (A.S.C.). The <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellors<br />
are qualified to assist <strong>student</strong>s with their<br />
academic programs, selection <strong>of</strong> courses, and<br />
future educational planning. They are also<br />
available to help <strong>student</strong>s with any academic<br />
difficulties that they are experiencing and to<br />
guide <strong>student</strong>s to the appropriate services<br />
available on campus if needed.<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Services Centre<br />
This centre has been designed to provide<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College <strong>student</strong>s with<br />
all <strong>of</strong> the tools necessary to be successful<br />
throughout their undergraduate career and<br />
beyond. If you need any academic assistance<br />
remember A.S.C.<br />
• <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling<br />
• Career Services<br />
• Writing Centre<br />
Add/Drop<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Food<br />
www.huronuc.ca/<strong>student</strong>_life/huron_dining_hall<br />
All <strong>student</strong>s living in residence must<br />
participate in the food plan. Students dine in<br />
the Huron Dining Hall, located on Huron’s<br />
campus just a short walk from the residences.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Students may also dine here as well.<br />
Huron <strong>student</strong>s may choose to increase their<br />
eating options by adding UWO food dollars<br />
to their card, which gives <strong>student</strong>s access to<br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> outlets, as<br />
well as selected places in the City <strong>of</strong> London.<br />
Your food card operates on a declining balance<br />
system that updates your balance each time<br />
you make a purchase at the Food Court.<br />
Housing/Residence<br />
www.huronuc.ca/<strong>student</strong>_life/housing<br />
Residence Name Style No. <strong>of</strong> Type<br />
S <strong>student</strong>s<br />
Benson House (Upper Year) house 7 co-ed<br />
Cronyn House (Upper Year) house 8 co-ed<br />
Henderson House (Upper Year) house 11 co-ed<br />
Hellmuth Hall dormitory 98 co-ed<br />
O’Neil/Ridley* dormitory 185 co-ed<br />
Southwest Residence** suites 56 co-ed<br />
Yellow Cottage (Upper Year) house 3 co-ed<br />
Young House (Upper Year) house 5 co-ed<br />
*suites in O’Neil/Ridley are reserved for upper year <strong>student</strong>s<br />
**<strong>of</strong>fers a first-year Scholar’s Floor and Quiet Floor options.<br />
House: formerly a home (located on Huron’s campus) that has been<br />
converted to residence space for <strong>student</strong>; Dormitory: single and<br />
double rooms with shared washroom facilities; Suite: four single rooms<br />
with shared washroom facilities in the suite; Co-ed: All <strong>of</strong> Huron’s co-ed<br />
residences have separate washrooms for men and for women.<br />
Intent to Register<br />
If you are planning to return or transfer to<br />
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Huron is the founding<br />
college <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>,<br />
established in 1863.<br />
Huron in September, you must indicate your<br />
Intent to Register on-line by the deadline.<br />
If you do not complete the on-line Intent<br />
to Register form, you will not be sent a<br />
registration/course selection package in June,<br />
and you won’t be able to register for courses<br />
for the Fall//Winter term.<br />
International Peer Guide<br />
Program<br />
This program provides Canadian <strong>student</strong>s<br />
(as “Peer Guides”) the opportunity to make<br />
friends and to gain valuable experience<br />
working with international <strong>student</strong>s through<br />
a series <strong>of</strong> international activities and<br />
international c<strong>of</strong>fee mornings. The purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> these activities is to introduce international<br />
and exchange <strong>student</strong>s to Canadian cultural<br />
and social life and to provide opportunities for<br />
social interaction between the Canadian and<br />
international communities at Huron.<br />
Learning Beyond our Borders<br />
www.huronuc.ca/international_opportunities<br />
Exchanges<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College has 17 formal<br />
exchange agreements with universities around<br />
the world in many different countries.<br />
Huron in Honduras<br />
This experiential learning opportunity<br />
is designed for <strong>student</strong>s seeking a deeper<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the social, cultural, economic<br />
and political links among societies in a rapidly<br />
globalizing world.<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar<br />
Room W25<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm<br />
Tues: 10:00am-4:00pm<br />
Please note all requests for letters <strong>of</strong><br />
enrollment, signatures on government<br />
documents, insurance, scholarship etc. forms<br />
must be directed to the Huron Registrar’s<br />
Office.<br />
Requests for <strong>of</strong>ficial transcripts must be<br />
made through The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Registrar’s Office (See Student<br />
Central section in this guide) Rm 1120 WSS.<br />
OSAP<br />
Applicants can find information<br />
regarding this program as well as the on-line<br />
application in the Fees and Finance section<br />
in this guide or on the OSAP website located<br />
at http://osap.gov.on.ca<br />
Parking<br />
See the Parking section in this guide.<br />
Registration at Huron<br />
The module program permits Huron<br />
<strong>student</strong>s to combine an area <strong>of</strong> study with<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the other Huron program areas or with<br />
a major or minor <strong>of</strong>fered at The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>, Brescia <strong>University</strong> College<br />
or King’s <strong>University</strong> College. Huron <strong>student</strong>s<br />
can take up to 2.0 courses per year at the<br />
other <strong>Western</strong> campuses as long as the course<br />
is not <strong>of</strong>fered at Huron.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, King’s and Brescia <strong>student</strong>s<br />
can enroll in 1.0 courses at Huron per year.<br />
Huron <strong>student</strong>s graduate with a degree from<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> with a<br />
Huron distinction.<br />
Scholarships<br />
Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 281<br />
Email: huron@uwo.ca<br />
www.huronuc.on.ca/current_<strong>student</strong>s/undergraduate_<br />
arts_and_social_science/senior_scholarship_<br />
information<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College rewards academic<br />
excellence and provides a number <strong>of</strong> automatic<br />
scholarships as well as scholarships that require<br />
an application.<br />
Student Clubs and Activities<br />
www.myhuron.ca<br />
With just over 1,300 <strong>student</strong>s, Huron is a<br />
great place to make a lifetime <strong>of</strong> friendships.<br />
Students get incredible support and encouragement<br />
from faculty and fellow <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Involvement Opportunities<br />
At Huron it is easy to get involved and there<br />
are many positions on campus that provide<br />
leadership experience.<br />
Some opportunities include: <strong>student</strong>s’<br />
council (45 positions), Dam the Stress Mentors<br />
(35 Positions), Promotions Crew (20 Positions),<br />
and the various committees (Formals, Fashion<br />
Show, charities, etc.)<br />
HUCSC Event list:<br />
Homecoming, Formal, Boat Cruise, Alumni<br />
Events, Wrap it Up, Think Pink, Battle <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Bands, Huron Idol<br />
Some Huron Clubs include:<br />
French Club, Huron Underground Dramatic<br />
Society, Huron Literary Society, Sandwich Club,<br />
SAMAJ Cultural Club, GLOBE, Golf Club, JAM<br />
(Just About Music), History Club, Huron Heat<br />
(Dance Club)<br />
In addition to all <strong>of</strong> the clubs and activities<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at Huron, <strong>student</strong>s may also take<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> all that the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> has to <strong>of</strong>fer, www.usc.uwo.ca.<br />
Undergraduate Programs<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Programs<br />
Economics, English, French and Asian<br />
Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish<br />
Studies, Management and Organizational<br />
Studies, dual degrees with HBA Ivey,<br />
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,<br />
Scholars Electives, Theology<br />
International Study Centre at<br />
Herstmonceux Castle<br />
Students admitted to Huron may apply<br />
to spend their first year at the International<br />
Study Centre (ISC) at Herstmonceux Castle,<br />
in Sussex, England. After completing their first<br />
year <strong>of</strong> study at the ISC, the <strong>student</strong>s return to<br />
Canada to complete their degree at Huron.<br />
Study Abroad<br />
Other study abroad opportunities can be<br />
arranged by <strong>student</strong>s to attend universities<br />
world-wide, lasting anywhere between a week<br />
to a year. Many <strong>of</strong> these opportunities include<br />
courses for credit towards their degree at<br />
Huron.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
If you do not want to study abroad, but still<br />
wish to be involved in our international initiatives<br />
you can volunteer with GLOBE. This <strong>student</strong><br />
club networks with a number <strong>of</strong> committees<br />
concerned with active involvement in world<br />
issues. Some <strong>of</strong> the committees include: WUSCactivities<br />
include education and awareness <strong>of</strong> issues<br />
faced by developing countries, sponsorship<br />
<strong>of</strong> a refugee <strong>student</strong> each year (to attend Huron);<br />
Amnesty International Committee-educates and<br />
takes action against human rights abuse; Red<br />
Cross Committee-conducts educational campaigns<br />
about humanitarian concerns.<br />
Writing Services at Huron<br />
438-7224 Ext. 317<br />
www.huronuc.ca/<strong>student</strong>_life/writing_services<br />
There are a number <strong>of</strong> services that have<br />
been developed to help <strong>student</strong>s improve their<br />
academic essay writing skills at Huron.<br />
Graduating <strong>student</strong>s who wish to receive a<br />
Certificate <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in Writing must take<br />
the Writing Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency assessment again in the<br />
year that they graduate. A score <strong>of</strong> 4 or higher<br />
on this writing assessment allows <strong>student</strong>s to<br />
receive the Certificate upon graduation. Many<br />
people have found this a useful qualification to<br />
attach to their resumes. This year at graduation<br />
we awarded four Certificates <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and<br />
one Certificate <strong>of</strong> Excellence in Writing.<br />
The Writing Centre staff, along with the Peer<br />
Writing Instructors, provide individual help<br />
with writing problems and give workshops on<br />
writing skills. We also have many free handouts<br />
available at the Writing Centre which will help<br />
you strengthen your writing skills.<br />
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Affiliated <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College<br />
Phone: 519-433-3491<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca<br />
King’s is a Catholic, co-educational, liberal<br />
arts university college, affiliated with The<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. A King’s<br />
<strong>student</strong> is registered at <strong>Western</strong> and receives<br />
<strong>Western</strong> credits. Our <strong>student</strong>s may take<br />
any course not <strong>of</strong>fered at King’s at <strong>Western</strong>,<br />
Brescia or Huron. All degrees are granted<br />
from The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>.<br />
Add/Drop, Fall/Winter<br />
For Fall/Winter Add/Drop deadlines, go to:<br />
http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2010/pg8.<br />
html<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/<br />
StudentHandbook.pdf<br />
During the <strong>of</strong>f-line registration period,<br />
King’s <strong>student</strong>s must submit their Add/ Drop<br />
forms to an <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor for final<br />
approval.<br />
King’s <strong>Academic</strong> Dean’s <strong>of</strong>fice contact<br />
information: Dante Lenardon (DL) 104;<br />
academic.dean@uwo.ca; 519-433-3491, ext.<br />
4406<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling drop-in hours: www.<br />
kings.uwo.ca/ado/drop_in<br />
Summer School Add/Drop Deadlines<br />
www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/<br />
ImportantSummerDates2010.pdf<br />
Paper Add/Drop Instructions for King’s<br />
<strong>student</strong>s (when web registration is<br />
closed):<br />
1) Get an Add/Drop form from DL104 and<br />
fill it out.<br />
2. Get Department signatures on the form<br />
from the relevant Department (at King’s<br />
or another campus).<br />
3) Come to King’s <strong>Academic</strong> Dean’s Office<br />
(DL104) during drop-in hours (see<br />
above) to get an <strong>Academic</strong> Counsellor’s<br />
approval/signature on the form.<br />
Food Services at King’s<br />
King’s Food Services <strong>of</strong>fers customeroriented<br />
eateries featuring broad and<br />
varied menu choices. We have created an<br />
environment that <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>student</strong>s quality,<br />
value, convenience and excitement. We<br />
are always working to bring you fun and<br />
nutritious dining choices that fit in with<br />
your lifestyle. Your options include national<br />
brands, comfort foods, display cooking,<br />
convenience items, gourmet c<strong>of</strong>fee, sushi<br />
and much more that is available to all King’s<br />
<strong>student</strong>s.<br />
We are committed to providing quality<br />
food, service and value with innovative<br />
programs in order to meet your changing<br />
needs. Your satisfaction is our number-one<br />
priority.<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Thames Market<br />
Monday- Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm<br />
Friday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am-7:00pm<br />
Tim Hortons<br />
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am-9:00 pm<br />
Friday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday: Closed<br />
General Bursaries<br />
519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406<br />
ext. 4317,4410 or 4355<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/academic_calendar/awards_<br />
scholarships_bursaries/all_awards<br />
Contact Marilynne or Shelly at the King’s <strong>University</strong><br />
College Student Financial Services Office.<br />
Students that do not qualify for other<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College Bursaries that may<br />
be experiencing financial difficulties are<br />
encouraged to apply for this bursary. This<br />
bursary is also available to <strong>student</strong>s that may<br />
find themselves in a financial emergency<br />
such as unexpected medical expenses not<br />
covered by normal provincial or federal<br />
funding. Each application is reviewed in<br />
detail and decisions are made on a <strong>student</strong><br />
by <strong>student</strong> basis regarding the level <strong>of</strong><br />
funding necessary.<br />
Learning Skills Services<br />
Assistance is available for:<br />
• exam preparation<br />
• essay research and organization<br />
• time management<br />
• effective note taking<br />
• learning from textbooks<br />
To schedule an appointment for learning<br />
skills services, please contact:<br />
Gale Baker, Administrative Assistant<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Dean <strong>of</strong> Students:<br />
Room W157, Wemple Building<br />
519- 433-3491 ext. 4321<br />
Online Learning Skills assistance is also<br />
available from the Student Development<br />
Centre, UWO.<br />
News and Updates:<br />
King’s Parking for 11/12<br />
• Application will be available starting<br />
June 1st at www.kings.uwo.ca/<br />
physical_plant/parking.<br />
• Cost is $689.00, taxes included. (If a<br />
transponder is required, an additional<br />
$35 deposit will apply.)<br />
OSAP for Fall/Winter 10/11<br />
• Application should become available<br />
online at the end <strong>of</strong> May, 2010 at http://<br />
osap.gov.on.ca<br />
• New <strong>student</strong>s should apply no later than<br />
June 25, 2010 to be considered for all<br />
possible programs.<br />
• Returning <strong>student</strong>s should apply no later<br />
than July 14, 2010.<br />
Work Study for Fall/Winter 10/11<br />
• Students can apply for Fall/Winter Work<br />
Study starting August 1st, 2010<br />
How To Get YourT2202A (Tax Certificate<br />
for Tuition and Education Amounts)<br />
1. Go to the Student Centre site at http://<br />
<strong>student</strong>.uwo.ca<br />
2. Login to your account using your email<br />
login and password<br />
NOTE: if you do not remember your<br />
personal account or password, go to<br />
the link below the “Login” section for<br />
assistance.<br />
3. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom <strong>of</strong><br />
the page<br />
4. Under “Finances”, find ‘my T2202A<br />
slips’ and click on the link<br />
5. Choose which year that you wish to<br />
print<br />
Summer School Tuition<br />
• You must contact UWO regarding<br />
summer tuition and summer OSAP. Your<br />
summer tuition balance will be located<br />
on your Student Centre.<br />
• Student Financial Services at UWO is<br />
located in Room 1140, <strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Services Building<br />
• Call the UWO Help Line at<br />
519-661-2100 or email finaid@uwo.ca.<br />
Recent Announcements from the Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education and Training, Colleges and<br />
Universities<br />
• Textbook and Technology Grant for<br />
10/11 will remain at $150 and only be<br />
given to OSAP eligible <strong>student</strong>s that have<br />
picked up their funding.<br />
• Distance Grants / Travel Grants for<br />
10/11(awarded through the OSAP<br />
application) will only be awarded to<br />
<strong>student</strong>s that demonstrate financial need<br />
ex) qualify for at least $1 <strong>of</strong> needs based<br />
funding.<br />
Scholarships and Awards<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/academic_calendar/awards_<br />
scholarships_bursaries/all_awards<br />
NOTE: Applications for scholarships,<br />
awards or bursaries with an October closing<br />
date, will not be accepted until August 1st.<br />
Are you a “First in Family (New<br />
Generation) Student”?<br />
If you are the first in your family to attend<br />
post-secondary (i.e. your parents did not<br />
attend college or university), you are a First<br />
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Over 10% <strong>of</strong> King’s<br />
<strong>student</strong>s are<br />
international, from<br />
over 35 nations.<br />
in Family (New Generation) <strong>student</strong> and<br />
may be eligible. Go to www.kings.uwo.ca/<br />
academic_calendar/awards_scholarships_<br />
bursaries/<br />
graduate degree.<br />
Student Financial Services:<br />
your Financial Resource Centre<br />
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext 4319<br />
Toll Free: 1-800-265-4406<br />
Fax: 519- 963-0975<br />
Email: kingsfinances@uwo.ca<br />
Room W144, Wemple Building<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:<br />
Monday to Friday : 9:00am - 3:30pm<br />
Summer School Tips<br />
Spring/Summer <strong>Calendar</strong> (online) available in<br />
February at westerncalendar.uwo.ca<br />
Registration opens at the end <strong>of</strong> February<br />
• For registration problems, contact the<br />
Registration Help Line: 519-433-3491<br />
ext. 4999. Mon to Fri: 8:00am-4.30pm<br />
• Activate yourself for Summer registration<br />
72 hours before registering.<br />
• When choosing courses (<strong>student</strong>.<br />
uwo.ca), make sure you have the<br />
prerequisite. Use Degree Check 101 at<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/ado/degree_info/<br />
degree_check/ and program checklists<br />
at www.kings.uwo.ca/courses/<br />
checklists/ to make sure the course<br />
will fulfil a general degree or modular<br />
requirement.<br />
• Some courses fill up early; don’t wait<br />
till the last day to add<br />
• Drop deadlines closely follow Add<br />
deadlines (page 19)<br />
• Course load: 3.0 courses; no more than<br />
2.0 concurrently; no more than 1.0<br />
through Distance Studies<br />
• Courses are condensed!<br />
• Make sure you pay your fees on time<br />
• If you are not taking the course/s drop<br />
them<br />
Work Study Bursaries<br />
519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406<br />
ext. 4317,4410 or 4355<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca/academic_calendar/awards_<br />
scholarships_bursaries/all_awards<br />
Contact Marilynne or Shelly at the King’s <strong>University</strong><br />
College Student Financial Services Office.<br />
This program gives <strong>student</strong>s that can<br />
demonstrate financial need the opportunity<br />
to work at King’s <strong>University</strong> College along<br />
side Faculty, Administration and Staff.<br />
This unique program will provide <strong>student</strong>s<br />
with work experience that will prove to be<br />
beneficial in the work force or for a post<br />
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campus map<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student<br />
Services<br />
Somerville House<br />
(Great Hall)<br />
Bus Stop<br />
Bus Stop after 6:00pm<br />
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Important Contacts<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>............ 519-661-2111<br />
www.uwo.ca<br />
General Inquiries<br />
Student Central....................................... 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Alumni Relations..................................... 519-661-2199<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
The Book Store at <strong>Western</strong>...................... 519-661-3520<br />
www.bookstore.uwo.ca<br />
Campus Community Police Service<br />
Non Emergencies.................................... 519-661-3300<br />
Emergencies................................................911 or x911<br />
www.uwo.ca/police<br />
Campus Meal Plan.......................................519-661-3957<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan<br />
Campus Recreation Membership Services...519-661-3090<br />
www.campusrec.uwo.ca<br />
Continuing Studies.................................. 519-661-3658<br />
www.uwo.ca/cstudies<br />
The D.B. Weldon Library.......................... 519-661-3166<br />
www.lib.uwo.ca/weldon<br />
Distance Studies..................................... 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca/distance<br />
Equity & Human Rights Services.............. 519-661-3334<br />
www.uwo.ca/equity<br />
Foot Patrol.............................................. 519-661-3650<br />
www.uwo.ca/footpatrol<br />
Staff/Faculty Family Practice Clinic.......... 519-661-2047<br />
www.sffpc.uwo.ca<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Graduate and<br />
Postdoctoral Studies............................... 519-661-2102<br />
www.grad.uwo.ca<br />
Graphic Services..................................... 519-661-4014<br />
www.graphicservices.uwo.ca<br />
Great Hall Catering.................................. 519-661-3048<br />
www.greathallcatering.ca<br />
Hospitality Services................................. 519-661-4231<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality<br />
Human Resource Services...................... 519-661-2194<br />
www.uwo.ca/humanresources<br />
Indigenous Services................................ 519-661-4095<br />
www.indigenous.uwo.ca<br />
International and Exchange<br />
Student Services....................519-661-2111 ext. 85196<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange<br />
International and Exchange<br />
Student Centre........................................ 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/int<br />
ITS Helpdesk........................................... 519-661-3800<br />
www.uwo.ca/its<br />
Michael’s Dining Room........................... 519-661-4080<br />
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaels<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Ombudsperson................... 519-661-3573<br />
www.uwo.ca/ombuds<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar............................. 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Parking Services..................................... 519-661-3973<br />
www.uwo.ca/parking<br />
Physical Plant & Capital Planning Services.......519-661-3304<br />
www.uwo.ca/ppd<br />
Residence at <strong>Western</strong>............................. 519-661-3547<br />
www.residenceatwestern.ca<br />
Scholarships and Awards........................ 519-661-3991<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Services for Students with Disabilities...... 519-661-2147<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd<br />
Social Science Career Services.......519-661-2111 x80486<br />
www.ssc.uwo.ca/careers<br />
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Student Development Centre................... 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
Student Financial Services...................... 519-661-2100<br />
www.registrar.uwo.ca<br />
Student Health Services.......................... 519-661-3030<br />
www.shs.uwo.ca<br />
Student Services..................................... 519-661-2100<br />
<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca<br />
The Student Success Centre................... 519-661-3559<br />
www.success.uwo.ca<br />
Teaching Support Centre............ 519-661-2111 x84622<br />
www.uwo.ca/tsc<br />
Undergraduate Recruitment<br />
and Admissions...................................... 519-661-2100<br />
www.welcome.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students’ Council.................... 519-661-3574<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Counselling Offices<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts & Humanities<br />
519-661-3043 (from residence, dial 83043)<br />
Room 112G, <strong>University</strong> College. Drop-ins welcome;<br />
Appointments available. Email: arts@uwo.ca<br />
www.uwo.ca/arts/<strong>Academic</strong>Counselling.html<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College..........519-432-8353<br />
www.brescia.uwo.ca<br />
Don Wright Faculty <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
519-661-2044 (from your residence, dial 82044)<br />
Room 210, Talbot College. Appointments preferred<br />
www.music.uwo.ca/<strong>student</strong>s/programcounselling.html<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
519-661-2130 (from residence, dial 82130)<br />
Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Building<br />
Appointments required<br />
www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Health Studies<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Health Studies<br />
519-661-4119 (from residence, dial 84119)<br />
Room 222, Labatt Health Sciences Building<br />
Appointments preferred<br />
www.uwo.ca/fhs/health_studies/current/counselling_<br />
information.html<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology<br />
519-661-3098 (from residence, dial 83098)<br />
Room 2225, 3M Centre. Appointments preferred<br />
www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/ug/academic_counselling/index.html<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
519-661‐3398 (from residence, dial 83398)<br />
Room H128, Health Sciences Addition<br />
www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/academic_counselling.html<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College............519-438-7224<br />
www.huronuc.ca<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Information & Media Studies<br />
519-661-3542 (from residence, dial 83542)<br />
Room 240, North Campus Building. Appointments preferred<br />
www.fims.uwo.ca<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College.............519-433-3491<br />
www.kings.uwo.ca<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
519-661-3040 (from residence, dial 83040)<br />
Room 191, <strong>Western</strong> Science Centre. Drop-in or appointments<br />
available. Email: science-counsel@uwo.ca<br />
www.uwo.ca/sci/counselling<br />
Undergraduate Medical Program<br />
519-661-2076<br />
Room M101, Medical Sciences Building<br />
www.uwo.ca/bmsc<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Social Science<br />
519-661-2011 (from residence, dial 82011)<br />
Room 2105, Social Science Centre<br />
Recorded information........................................519-661-2052<br />
Social Sciences Career Services......... 519-661-2111 x 80486<br />
Appointments preferred<br />
www.counselling.ssc.uwo.ca<br />
Resources for Initial<br />
Home Setup<br />
Electricity<br />
London Hydro......................................... 519-661-5503<br />
www.londonhydro.com<br />
Heat<br />
Union Gas............................................... 519-439-0151<br />
www.uniongas.com/ Toll Free: 1-888-774-3111<br />
Phone Connection, Television & High<br />
Speed Internet<br />
Bell Canada ......................... Toll Free: 1-800-668-6878<br />
www.bell.ca/shop/application/commercewf<br />
Rogers Canada..................... Toll Free: 1-800-980-5464<br />
www.rogers.ca/<br />
Home Internet Use through <strong>Western</strong><br />
Free dial in Service to a maximum <strong>of</strong> 40 hours per month<br />
www.uwo.ca/its/accounting/<strong>of</strong>fcampus-access.html<br />
Local Newspaper<br />
London Free Press ................................. 519-679-6666<br />
www.lfpress.com<br />
Garbage/Recycling Collection...... 519-661-4585<br />
Pickup according to City Zone :<br />
www.city.london.on.ca/d.aspx?s=/garbage/zonemap_pdf.<br />
htm<br />
Crisis Appointments and<br />
Response to Traumatic Events<br />
London Health Sciences Centre............... 519-685-8300<br />
London Crisis Centres<br />
Mental Health Crisis Centre..................... 519-433-2023<br />
Distress Centre Help Line........................ 519-667-6711<br />
Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line............. 519-438-2272<br />
24-hr support line for sex trade workers.......519-438-2272<br />
Women’s Community Home Help Line..... 519-642-3000<br />
Out-<strong>of</strong>-Town calls..............................1-800-265-1576<br />
Zhaawanong (Atenlos) Shelter................ 519-432-2270<br />
Outside <strong>of</strong> the London area code.....1-800-605-7477<br />
24 hour crisis line.............................. 519-432-0122<br />
St. Joseph’s Sexual Assault .................... 519-646-6100<br />
and Domestic Violence Centre ext 64224<br />
London Police Services<br />
(not Campus Police)<br />
Emergency or Crime in Progress ..............................911<br />
Non-Emergencies / General Inquiries...... 519-661-5670<br />
TTY (Deaf/Hard <strong>of</strong> Hearing Only).............. 519-661-6472<br />
Police Reporting Centre<br />
(Information Only) ................................... 519-661-2664<br />
Crime Stoppers ...................................1-800-222-8477<br />
Emergency Contacts ON CAMPUS<br />
Campus Emergencies...............................................911<br />
Ambulance ..............................................................911<br />
Fire ..........................................................................911<br />
Hazardous Materials Emergencies ............................911<br />
Campus Police Non-Emerg.....519-661-3300 or x83300<br />
Physical Plant Service Centre..519-661-3304 or x83304<br />
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Index<br />
INDEX<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Appeals, Undergraduate Student............ 25<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>............................................... 25<br />
Access Code.....................................................3, 56<br />
Accessible Parking................................................ 43<br />
Accommodated Exams.......................................... 53<br />
Account Balance................................................... 34<br />
Add/Drop Policies................................................. 53<br />
Admission Bursaries............................................. 34<br />
Admission to <strong>Western</strong>............................................ 33<br />
Airbus, Aboutown.................................................. 58<br />
Airbus, Robert Q................................................... 58<br />
Airport.................................................................. 58<br />
Alternative Spring Break........................................ 59<br />
Alumni Gazette..................................................... 42<br />
Alumni House....................................................... 39<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong>.........................................28, 37, 40<br />
Appointment with Financial Aid.............................. 34<br />
Appointment Registration Dates............................. 53<br />
ATM..................................................................... 48<br />
Award Search....................................................... 52<br />
Backpack 2 Briefcase............................................ 28<br />
Bed & Breakfast.................................................... 39<br />
Bicycle Paths........................................................ 58<br />
Big Purple Couch.................................................. 27<br />
Blue Emergency Phones........................................ 44<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Governors............................................... 41<br />
Books Plus........................................................... 48<br />
Book Store at <strong>Western</strong>........................................... 48<br />
Bookstore Textbook BuyBack................................. 48<br />
Booster Juice........................................................ 48<br />
Breadth Requirements for Bachelor Degrees........... 25<br />
Breadth Requirements for First Year....................... 25<br />
Brescia-King’s Shuttle Bus................................58, 65<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College...................................... 64<br />
Brescia <strong>University</strong> College– Add/Drop................53, 64<br />
Budget................................................................. 35<br />
Building Shortforms.............................................. 62<br />
Bursaries...................................................34, 66, 68<br />
Bus Pass.............................................................. 58<br />
Bus Services ........................................................ 58<br />
Buy Back ............................................................. 48<br />
<strong>Calendar</strong>s............................................................. 53<br />
Campus Community Police Service........................ 44<br />
Campus Computer Store....................................... 48<br />
Campus Events..................................................... 27<br />
Campus Meal Plan................................................ 31<br />
Campus Recreation............................................... 50<br />
Campus Recreation Membership........................... 50<br />
CareerCentral....................................................... 28<br />
Career Fair........................................................... 28<br />
Career Week......................................................... 28<br />
Centennial Hall..................................................... 30<br />
Certificates and Diplomas...................................... 36<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> Address...........................................37, 53<br />
Chaplain............................................................... 46<br />
Charity Ball........................................................... 27<br />
Child Care............................................................ 49<br />
Chiropractic Clinic................................................. 48<br />
CHRW – Radio <strong>Western</strong>, 94.9................................ 42<br />
Clothings & Gifts................................................... 49<br />
Clubs..............................................................59, 67<br />
Clubs Week.......................................................... 27<br />
Code <strong>of</strong> Student Conduct....................................... 44<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> Personal Information.......................... 44<br />
Combined <strong>Academic</strong> Merit Awards......................... 52<br />
Competitive Clubs................................................. 51<br />
Computer Store.................................................... 48<br />
Computing Labs for Students................................. 42<br />
Continuing Studies................................................ 36<br />
Convocation.......................................................... 37<br />
Convocation DVD.................................................. 37<br />
Course Descriptions.............................................. 53<br />
Course Outlines.................................................... 54<br />
Course Registration................................................. 3<br />
Covent Garden Market ......................................... 30<br />
Crisis Centres....................................................... 71<br />
DAT ..................................................................... 36<br />
Day Care.............................................................. 49<br />
Degree Services.................................................... 54<br />
Degree Verification................................................ 54<br />
Delaware Hall....................................................... 39<br />
Dental Clinic......................................................... 38<br />
Detailed Statement <strong>of</strong> Account .............................. 54<br />
Dietitian................................................................ 38<br />
Dining and Catering on Campus............................. 31<br />
Diploma Authentication.......................................... 54<br />
Diplomas.........................................................37, 54<br />
Directory Removal................................................. 54<br />
Disaster Plan........................................................ 45<br />
Distance Studies................................................... 25<br />
distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest...................... 42<br />
Earth Day............................................................. 27<br />
Eating Disorders................................................... 38<br />
Elections.............................................................. 41<br />
Elgin Hall.............................................................. 39<br />
Email Activation ................................................... 42<br />
Emergency Contacts on Campus............................ 44<br />
Employment on Campus...................................28, 29<br />
Employment Websites........................................... 28<br />
Want to request to submit<br />
information for this guide?<br />
Contact<br />
publications@uwo.ca<br />
or 519-661-2100<br />
English Conversation Program............................... 40<br />
Environment and Sustainability.............................. 32<br />
EnviroWeek.......................................................... 27<br />
Envirowestern....................................................... 59<br />
Equity and Human Rights Services......................... 46<br />
Essex Hall............................................................. 39<br />
Events.................................................................. 27<br />
Bursaries.............................................................. 34<br />
Exams, Accommodated......................................... 53<br />
Exam Conflicts...................................................... 54<br />
Exam Schedule..................................................... 55<br />
Exam Shuttle Service............................................ 58<br />
Exchange Program................................................ 40<br />
Facebook............................................................. 42<br />
Facebook, Student Central..................................... 54<br />
Faculty and Staff Awards....................................... 33<br />
Faculty Students’ Councils, Clubs<br />
and Associations................................................... 59<br />
Family Accommodations........................................ 39<br />
Fanshawe Pioneer Village ..................................... 30<br />
Fee Deadlines....................................................... 34<br />
Fees..................................................................... 34<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> the Arts................................................ 27<br />
Fight Song............................................................ 51<br />
Financial Aid......................................................... 34<br />
Financial Aid Appointments...............................34, 55<br />
Financial Assistance and Credit Counselling............ 34<br />
First Aid Training................................................... 45<br />
Flickr.................................................................... 42<br />
Food...............................................................31, 46<br />
Food Support Service, USC...............................38, 46<br />
Football Games..................................................... 51<br />
Foot Patrol............................................................ 45<br />
Forest City Image Center....................................... 48<br />
Founders Day....................................................... 27<br />
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.................... 48<br />
FSWEP (Federal Student Work<br />
Experience Program)............................................... 28<br />
Gazette, The......................................................... 42<br />
General Student Computing Labs........................... 42<br />
GMAT................................................................... 36<br />
GPA Conversion Scale........................................... 55<br />
Grad Club............................................................. 31<br />
Grade Appeals and Other Requests for Relief.......... 25<br />
Grades................................................................. 55<br />
Graduate Bursaries and Scholarships................34, 52<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional School Fair................... 36<br />
Graduate Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs............................ 36<br />
Graduate Programs in Sustainability....................... 32<br />
Graduate School................................................... 36<br />
Graduate Student Parking Permit........................... 43<br />
Graduate Student Teaching Award.......................... 33<br />
Graduate Students Work Study.............................. 28<br />
Graduate Teaching Assistant Programming............. 36<br />
Graduate Scholarships and Funding....................... 52<br />
Graduating Awards and Medals.............................. 33<br />
Graduation......................................................37, 55<br />
Graduation Awards................................................ 33<br />
Graduation Requirements...................................... 37<br />
Graphic Services .................................................. 48<br />
Grand Theatre....................................................... 30<br />
GRE..................................................................... 36<br />
Great Hall Catering................................................ 31<br />
Green Infrastructure.............................................. 32<br />
Green Initiatives on Campus.................................. 32<br />
Green Transportation............................................. 32<br />
Grocery CheckOut................................................. 48<br />
Gym..................................................................... 50<br />
Hair Masters......................................................... 48<br />
Health Plan........................................................... 38<br />
HIV Testing........................................................... 38<br />
Hockey................................................................. 30<br />
Homecoming...................................................27, 51<br />
Hospitality Services............................................... 31<br />
Hospitals.............................................................. 38<br />
Housing Options................................................... 39<br />
Human Rights....................................................... 46<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College........................................ 66<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College– Add/Drop....................... 53<br />
Huron <strong>University</strong> College - Housing/Residence........ 66<br />
In-Course Scholarships and Awards....................... 52<br />
Indigenous Services.............................................. 46<br />
InfoSource............................................................ 49<br />
InPrint ................................................................. 49<br />
Intent to Register.............................................55, 66<br />
Interest Free Status............................................... 55<br />
Interest Relief....................................................... 55<br />
International Exchange Program............................. 40<br />
Interfraternity Council............................................ 59<br />
International Experiences &<br />
Opportunities at <strong>Western</strong> ...................................... 40<br />
International Peer Connection (IPC)...................40, 59<br />
International Student Services...........................40, 46<br />
International Student Events.................................. 40<br />
Intercollegiate Athletics.......................................... 51<br />
Island Ink Jet ....................................................... 49<br />
ISIC Card.............................................................. 48<br />
ITS..................................................................42, 71<br />
Jobs on Campus................................................... 28<br />
Want to advertise<br />
in this guide?<br />
Contact<br />
campusad@sympatico.ca<br />
or 519-434-9990<br />
John Labatt Center (JLC)....................................... 30<br />
King’s <strong>University</strong> College – Add/Drop...................... 53<br />
King’s-Brescia Shuttle Bus................................58, 65<br />
Last Lecture......................................................... 27<br />
Late Registration Fees........................................... 55<br />
Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP).......... 41<br />
Leadership Education Program.............................. 41<br />
Learning Skills Services......................................... 46<br />
Let’s Talk Science................................................. 59<br />
Letter <strong>of</strong> Permission.............................................. 55<br />
LGBTQ2 Support Program..................................... 46<br />
Libraries and Study Areas.................................30, 42<br />
Lifelong Learning Commissioner............................ 46<br />
LifeTouch............................................................. 49<br />
Loblaws Shuttle Bus.............................................. 58<br />
London Crisis Centres........................................... 71<br />
London Hall.......................................................... 39<br />
London Police Services......................................... 71<br />
London Public Library............................................ 30<br />
London Tourism ................................................... 30<br />
London Transit Commission (LTC): ......................... 58<br />
Lost and Found..................................................... 44<br />
Lost Card ............................................................ 57<br />
LSAT ................................................................... 36<br />
Main Campus – Add/Drop..................................... 53<br />
Map <strong>of</strong> Campus.................................................... 70<br />
Mature Advising.................................................... 46<br />
Mature Students................................................... 25<br />
MCAT................................................................... 36<br />
McIntosh Gallery..............................................27, 60<br />
Meal Plan............................................................. 31<br />
Medical Notes ...................................................... 38<br />
Medway-Sydenham Hall........................................ 39<br />
Merit Based Awards & Scholarships....................... 52<br />
Michael’s Dining Room.......................................... 31<br />
Movie Theatre....................................................... 49<br />
Museums and Art Galleries ..............................27, 30<br />
Musical Performances........................................... 27<br />
Mustangs............................................................. 51<br />
Name Change....................................................... 55<br />
Need Based Awards.............................................. 34<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Registrar, The.................................... 53<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong>...................................................... 60<br />
Off-Campus.......................................................... 39<br />
Off-Campus Dons................................................. 39<br />
OHIP ................................................................... 38<br />
Ombudsperson..................................................... 46<br />
On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat.................... 31<br />
ONEcard............................................................... 57<br />
Online <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong>..................................... 32<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> Parks ....................................................... 30<br />
Orientation Week.................................................. 60<br />
OSAP........................................................34, 65, 67<br />
Panhellenic Council............................................... 60<br />
Parking................................................................ 43<br />
Parking at Affiliated Colleges................................. 43<br />
Part-Time Students............................................... 26<br />
Part-Time Job on Campus..................................... 28<br />
Password Replacement......................................3, 56<br />
Payment <strong>of</strong> Fees..............................................34, 35<br />
Peer Mentors........................................................ 46<br />
Personal Timetables.............................................. 25<br />
Perth Hall............................................................. 39<br />
Pharmacy, <strong>Western</strong> On-Campus............................. 49<br />
Photo ID............................................................... 57<br />
PIN Retrieval......................................................... 56<br />
Photo Contest....................................................... 42<br />
Police..............................................................44, 71<br />
Post Office, USC................................................... 49<br />
Pride Week........................................................... 27<br />
Privacy Policy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>....................................... 45<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Entry Exams...................................... 36<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs.......................................... 36<br />
Program & <strong>Academic</strong> Counselling.......................... 25<br />
Psychological Services.......................................... 38<br />
Purple Door Promotions......................................... 49<br />
Radio <strong>Western</strong>...................................................... 42<br />
Rapid HIV testing.................................................. 38<br />
Refunding Fees..................................................... 34<br />
Refunds............................................................... 34<br />
Register for Courses.............................................. 56<br />
Registered Dietitian............................................... 38<br />
Registration...........................................3, 25, 54, 56<br />
Registration Guidelines............................................ 3<br />
Registration for Fall/Winter.................................3, 26<br />
Release <strong>of</strong> Information........................................... 56<br />
Requests for Relief................................................ 56<br />
Residence............................................................ 39<br />
RezNet................................................................. 39<br />
Robert Q’s Airbus ................................................. 58<br />
SAGE: <strong>Western</strong>’s Community for<br />
Non-Traditionally Aged Students............................. 47<br />
Sample Undergraduate Student Budget.................. 35<br />
Saugeen-Maitland Hall.......................................... 39<br />
Scholar’s Electives................................................ 33<br />
Scholarships......................................................... 52<br />
Scholarships and Bursaries, how do I apply?........... 52<br />
SDC..................................................................... 47<br />
Senate................................................................. 41<br />
Senior Citizens Bursary......................................... 26<br />
SERT: Student Emergency Response Team............. 45<br />
Services for Students with Disabilities.................... 47<br />
Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia...............................58, 65<br />
Shuttle Bus, Loblaws............................................. 58<br />
Shuttle Bus, USC Exam Service.............................. 58<br />
Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall................................. 58<br />
SIN – Social Insurance Number<br />
Replacement Card................................................ 56<br />
Six Degrees: <strong>Western</strong>’s premier social<br />
network for young pr<strong>of</strong>essional alumni .................. 47<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Off Campus Students (SOCS)................. 41<br />
Soph.................................................................... 60<br />
Spoke, The........................................................... 31<br />
Sports and Recreation......................................50, 51<br />
Sport Clubs...............................................50, 51, 60<br />
Sports Medicine Clnic............................................ 48<br />
Statement Letters................................................. 56<br />
STEP: Student Transitional Executive Program......... 41<br />
Storybook Gardens................................................ 30<br />
Structure <strong>of</strong> the Degree......................................... 26<br />
Student Card........................................................ 57<br />
Student Center..................................................... 56<br />
Student Central................................................53, 62<br />
Students’ Council.................................................. 60<br />
Student Development Centre................................. 47<br />
Student Donation Fee............................................ 34<br />
Student Elections.................................................. 41<br />
Student Health Services........................................ 38<br />
Student Peer Guides........................................40, 59<br />
Student Services Building...................................... 62<br />
Student Success Centre, The................................. 29<br />
Summer Activation.................................................. 3<br />
Summer Festivals................................................. 30<br />
Sustainability........................................................ 32<br />
Taxes................................................................... 35<br />
Taxi Services........................................................ 58<br />
TD Waterhouse Stadium........................................ 51<br />
Textbook and Technology Grant.............................. 35<br />
Textbook Buy Back ..........................................48, 49<br />
Textbook, Personal List.......................................... 48<br />
Theatre <strong>Western</strong>................................................... 27<br />
Third Party Forms................................................. 56<br />
Timetables............................................................ 57<br />
Train Services....................................................... 58<br />
Transcripts........................................................... 57<br />
Travel Cuts........................................................... 49<br />
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School.................. 40<br />
Tuition.................................................................. 35<br />
Twitter.................................................................. 42<br />
UCC Gym Renovations........................................... 49<br />
UCC Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation........................................ 49<br />
UHIP.................................................................... 38<br />
UHIP and Opt-Out................................................. 38<br />
Undergraduate Parking Lots.................................. 43<br />
Undergraduate Programs in Sustainability............... 32<br />
Undergraduate Programs Offered........................... 26<br />
Undergraduate Student Parking Permit................... 43<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students’ Council (USC)......................... 60<br />
USC Clubs............................................................ 61<br />
USC Exam Shuttle Service..................................... 58<br />
USC Health Plan.................................................... 38<br />
Varsity Teams....................................................... 51<br />
Visiting Students................................................... 57<br />
Visitor Parking...................................................... 43<br />
Volunteer.............................................................. 59<br />
Volunteer Program................................................ 61<br />
Volunteer with SDC............................................... 61<br />
Volunteers In Progress (VIP) Program..................... 61<br />
Wave, The............................................................ 31<br />
WebCT, Owl ......................................................... 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Access Code........................................... 57<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Campus Recreation.................................. 50<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Facebook................................................ 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Film........................................................ 49<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Foot Patrol............................................... 45<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Libraries.................................................. 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs................................................ 51<br />
<strong>Western</strong> News...................................................... 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong> ONEcard................................................. 57<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Scholars.................................................. 33<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Serves.................................................... 61<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Sports and Recreation Centre................... 50<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Student Services Building ........................ 62<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Twitter..................................................... 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Volunteer Program................................... 61<br />
<strong>Western</strong> Wireless.................................................. 42<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Disaster Plan......................................... 45<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Internship Program................................ 29<br />
What is the Difference between Part-Time<br />
and Full-Time Status at <strong>Western</strong>?.......................... 26<br />
Where to find a part-time job on campus?.............. 28<br />
WhiteOaks Mall Shuttle......................................... 58<br />
White Ribbon Campaign........................................ 27<br />
Windermere Cafe.................................................. 31<br />
Windermere Manor............................................... 58<br />
Wireless Internet................................................... 42<br />
Women’s Issues Network....................................... 47<br />
Work Study........................................................... 29<br />
Working at <strong>Western</strong>............................................... 29<br />
Writing Support Centre, The..............................47, 61<br />
You Tube.............................................................. 42<br />
Photo Credits:<br />
Cover: Charlotte Rollins (Middlesex College); Nivin Nabeel,<br />
p1; Jason Hwan Kim, p3; Stephanie Keating, p7; Paige<br />
Rome, p9; Katy Harmer, p11; Debra Kriger, p13; Jesus<br />
Moreira del Ri, p15; Isabel Sullivan, p17; Eva Paleczny,<br />
p19; Deborah Coward, p30; Andrew Healey, p31; Stephen<br />
Choi, p32; Pauline Leung (front gates), p33; Xuan Liu<br />
(tower), p33; Jessica Johnston, p37; Jessica Johnston<br />
(flowers), p39, Noelle Ozog (gates), p39; Isabel Sullivan,<br />
p41; David Minich, p43; Reto Musci, p44; David Minich,<br />
p48; Deborah Coward (WSS building), p51; Jason Bates<br />
(mascot), p51; other photos pgs 50-51 courtesy <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> Mustangs; Reto Musci, p52; Jessica Johnston<br />
(top photo), p53; Deborah Coward (bottom photo), p53;<br />
David Minich, p54/55; Jessica Johnston (law), p57;<br />
Deborah Coward, p57 (person); Glendon Tang, p58; Nivin<br />
Nabeel, p62; David Minich, p64; Jared Green, p66; Jared<br />
Green, p68.<br />
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