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Graduate & Professional Programs Graduate and professional programs Certificates and Diplomas www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg279.html Admission Deadlines for Diploma and Certificate Programs The admission deadlines for diploma and certificate programs offered by Continuing Studies at Western will be January 15 or March 1. Please visit our website for a list of programs and application deadlines. Continuing Studies Phone: 519-661-3658 www.uwo.ca/cstudies As the educational bridge between the University and the community, Continuing Studies at Western offers courses and programs in professional and personal development, post-degree diploma and certificate programs, and summer French Immersion courses in Quebec. Post-Degree Diploma Programs are typically one full year in length and link career-specific skills with the more theoretical knowledge obtained in undergraduate studies. Courses are taught by professionals in the field, and hands-on work placements in most of our programs add valuable experience to your degree. Certificate programs are designed for practitioners with a minimum of two years experience in a related field and are designed to help practitioners improve their skillset while attaining a recognized university credential. DAT, Dentistry www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp Applicants to the Dentistry Program must take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) administered by the Canadian Dental Association. Online registration now open for the November 2010 and February 2011 DAT. Graduate and Professional School Fair success.uwo.ca/success/index.cfm/calendar/ graduate-and-professional-school-fair/ Thursday October 28th, 2011 Western Student Recreation Centre Graduate and Professional School opportunities are very diverse in today’s world. Educational Recruiters will be promoting graduate and professional school programs available at their institution. There will be a wide variety of educational programs available. Graduate School School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, Western Phone: 519-661-2102 www.grad.uwo.ca http://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/ programs.cfm Deadlines: Applicants are urged to consult with the graduate program(s) of interest at the earliest possible date. Many programs have closing dates for acceptance of new students that may be six to seven months earlier than you might anticipate. Many Graduate Programs have their own specific admission and application requirements aside from the general ones. It is very important to review the information regarding your program of interest. At Western we offer services and programs that enhance our graduate students’ experiences and provide a supportive and stimulating academic environment. We offer a perfect blend of structure and flexibility allowing our graduate students to develop personally and professionally in an enriching and collaborative environment. GRE, Graduate Programs www.ets.org/gre Test dates in London: October 23, 2010, November 20, 2010, February 12, 2011. Graduate Teaching Assistant Programming Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 80346 www.uwo.ca/tsc/teaching_assistant_program.html The Teaching Assistant Training Program is a hands-on, two-and-a-half- day session taught by current Teaching Assistants (TAs) and designed for new TAs embarking on their teaching careers. Learn about fair grading practices, diversity in the classroom, lecturing, and giving students feedback on written work. Choose from concurrent sessions designed to meet your specific discipline-related teaching needs such as vocal health for lecturers or using small group discussion methods in the classroom for tutorial leaders. Get real-time, hands-on teaching experience in our unique microteaching sessions, where you can try out your teaching skills and techniques with a small group of your peers and receive helpful, constructive feedback. At the end of the session, you’ll receive a certificate as evidence of your commitment to the development of your knowledge and skill as a teacher. GMAT, MBA www.mba.com/mba/thegmat Dates vary so you will need to make an appointment. LSAT, Law www.lsac.org/jd Saturday, October 1, 2011 Saturday, December 3, 2011 Saturday, February 11, 2012 Students may write the LSAT at Western or Fanshawe College. MCAT, Medicine www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ London Test Center: 520 First Street, Bay 1, London, ON N5V 3C6 Check website for weekly test dates. Second-level entry Professional Programs Program Length of Study Minimum Admission Average Website for more information Deadline To apply Business Administration 2 years Competitive average is 80% ivey.uwo.ca/HBA January 31, 2012 Dentistry 4 years Two best years, at least 80% www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/ average each year December 1, 2011 Education 1 year 70% www.edu.uwo.ca/programs/preservice-education/interested.html December 1* Law 3 years full time, or Competitive average is A-; GPA 3.7 overall www.law.uwo.ca/Prospective/1styearadmissions.html November 1, 2011 6 years extended time Medicine 4 years See requirements on website www.fmd.uwo.ca/education/ume/index.php October 15, 2011 Compressed Time-Frame 19 months Minimum 75% on last 10 full course equivalents www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/programs/ March 1, 2012 BScN (Nursing) Program compressed_BScN/index.html Social Work 2 years (program is offered Minimum 70% www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork/bsw/admissions February 1, 2012 both full-time and part-time) Graduate Professional Programs Journalism 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/journalism/admission/Admission.htm Nov 1, 2011 for first consideration. Applications will be accepted until Jan 15, 2012. Library and Information 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/mlis/admission/Academic-Qualifications.htm Winter Admission Oct 29, 2011 Science Apply early, programs fill up quickly Summer Admission Feb 28, 2012 Fall Admission Jun 30, 2012 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 (High B average would be considered competitive.) application_admission.html 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 *If December 1 falls on a week-end or holiday, then the deadline date will be decided by the Association of Education Registrar’s of Ontario Western also offers many other graduate programs in a full range of academic disciplines. Professional graduate programs require completion of a degree. For a complete list of programs visit the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: www.grad.uwo.ca. For specific program requirements, please reference the academic calendar. 36 36 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
Graduation Alumni Western Believe us when we say there’s no better school to graduate from than The University of Western Ontario. From the moment you chose Western, you joined a tradition of achievement created by more than 260,000 talented alumni worldwide. You are connected because you share something in common— your best student experience at Western. Congratulations Class of 2011! Take care and stay connected at www.alumni. uwo.ca. Change of Address Phone: 519-661-2100 student.uwo.ca See the Student Central section in this guide. Convocation DVD Phone: 519-661-2100 www.convocation.uwo.ca/convocationdvd.pdf To order a DVD copy of your convocation ceremony for 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2011, go to www.convocation.uwo.ca. DVD costs are $20 for each ceremony DVD plus mailing charges. DVDs will be available 4-6 weeks after the Convocation date. They may also be ordered in-person at Student Central. Convocation Receptions Western’s Alumni Association invites graduates and their guests to join them in the UCC atrium for refreshments following your convocation ceremony. www.alumni.uwo.ca Diplomas www.convocation.uwo.ca Diplomas are retained in the Office of the Registrar for two years after Convocation. If a student did not attend Convocation, your diploma can be picked up in person from Student Central, Room 1120 Western Student Services Building. See the Student Central section for more information. Deadline: March 15 • Applications to graduate at Autumn Convocation open in early July. Deadline: September 8 • Applications to graduate at the February In Absentia Convocation open in December. Deadline: January 22 Accessibility Services and Students or Guests with a Disability Candidates with disabilities who require special arrangements for crossing the stage (e.g., wheelchair access to stage, assistance walking across stage) are asked to contact the Marshal of Convocation, c/o Convocation Board of Senate, Room 4101, Stevenson Hall (519-661-2055), before June 1 for Spring and October 7 for Autumn, or email nmartine@ uwo.ca with the subject line: Graduation Accessibility. Regular tickets must be exchanged for reserved tickets. Extra reserved tickets will not be issued. Arrangements for guests (e.g., sign-language interpreters) must be made by contacting the Convocation Secretary at 519-661-2055 prior to June 1 for Spring or October 7 for Autumn. Extra Tickets If extra tickets become available for the Spring ceremonies, they will be released to the Dean’s Offices in the Faculties. Students should check with their Faculty to see if extra tickets are available and how to request them. Name on Diploma Undergraduate, Professional, Graduate, and all other graduating students: You must confirm your name which will appear on your degree by the deadline to apply to graduate. This deadline to confirm your name applies even if your program does not require you to ‘apply’ to graduate for your particular degree (e.g. certain Graduate students). Deadlines to apply are listed in the Academic Calendar. Mailing Address Please confirm that your mailing address is correct on the Student Services website by September 8th for the Autumn (October) Ceremony and by March 15th for the Spring (June) Ceremony. The address posted by this date is where we will send any Convocation material. How do I cancel my convocation? Inability to attend your convocation ceremony is not a valid reason to cancel your graduation application. If you have applied to graduate but will not be able to attend your convocation ceremony, you may participate in a future ceremony. (e.g. Those who cannot attend in June may wish to be a part of the Autumn convocation). If you wish to participate in a future ceremony, please call 519-661-2100 and ask to be a ‘walk-on’. If you have already applied to graduate and wish to cancel your application, please go to Room 1120 Western Student Service building and fill out a Graduation Cancellation form. The deadline to cancel your graduation application for the Spring Convocation is May 1st. The deadline to cancel your graduation application for the Autumn Convocation is October 1st. Graduation Requirements www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg123.html Last Lecture See the Campus Events section in this guide. Picking up your Diploma See Diplomas in this section in this guide. graduation Graduating Awards and Medals www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/schol/medals.pdf See the Excellence and High Achievement section in this guide. Graduation Phone: 519-661-2100 www.convocation.uwo.ca How to apply? You must apply to graduate on the Student Center website: student.uwo.ca. Once you login, from the “Menu” select “Self Service” then “Graduation” – “Apply for Graduation” – Please follow the on screen instructions. • Applications to graduate at Spring Convocation open in early February. STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 37
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