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All dates and contents in this guide are subject to change.Please visit the websites listed for up-to-date information.Table of ContentsSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012Months at a GlanceSeptember 2011....................................................................... 5October 2011............................................................................. 7November 2011......................................................................... 9December 2011......................................................................... 11January 2012............................................................................. 13February 2012........................................................................... 15March 2012................................................................................ 17April 2012................................................................................... 19May-June 2012......................................................................... 20July-August 2012...................................................................... 21Coupon Section................................................................................ 22Academic Information...................................................................... 25Campus Events................................................................................. 27Careers & Employment................................................................... 28City of London................................................................................... 30Dining on Campus............................................................................ 31Environment & Sustainability: Green Initiatives ............................ 32Excellence & High Achievement.................................................... 33Fees & Financial Aid.......................................................................... 34Graduate & Professional Programs............................................... 36Graduation......................................................................................... 37Health & Wellness............................................................................. 38Housing............................................................................................... 39International Experience.................................................................. 40Leadership......................................................................................... 41Libraries & Computer Access......................................................... 42Media on Campus............................................................................ 42Parking................................................................................................ 43Safety & Security............................................................................... 44Services to Help You Succeed....................................................... 46Shops & Services.............................................................................. 48Sports & Recreation......................................................................... 50Scholarships & Awards.................................................................... 52Student Central................................................................................. 53Transportation & Travel.................................................................... 58Volunteer & Clubs............................................................................. 59Western Buildings............................................................................. 62University-Speak Article................................................................... 63Affiliated University CollegesBrescia University College...................................................... 64Huron University College......................................................... 66King’s University College......................................................... 68Map of Campus................................................................................ 70Important Contacts.......................................................................... 71Index.................................................................................................... 721TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents

Registration GuidelinesLabour Day holiday is Monday, September 5, 2011For 2011, classes start on Thursday, September 8Visit the Student Central section in this guide for moreregistration informationThe last day to add a full course, a first-term half course, afirst-term first quarter course (Q-Kin), a first-term full course or afull year half course, on campus or Distance Studies, is by September16, 2011.Web registration ends for Fall/Winter term on September 14.Paper add/drop for Fall/Winter term is September 15-16.To avoid lineups, make your add/drop changes onlineby September 14.student.uwo.caMake sure you drop any courses you need to prior tothe deadline(s). See www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca or check thecalendar pages in this guide.Oct. 15, 2011 last day to drop a first-term half course ora first-term full course (Fall/Winter term)without academic penalty.Nov. 30Jan. 9, 2012 Classes Resume.Jan. 4-14last day to drop a full course and full-yearhalf course (on-campus and distance studies)without academic penalty.online add/drop for January.Instructions on how to register online for coursesstudent.uwo.ca1. Log in to Student Center: student.uwo.ca2. Check your course registration start time under‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right hand menu3. Click on ‘Add a class’ (add classes)4. Enter the class number or use ‘search fora class’ to find a class by subject and/orcatalogue number5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorialcomponents if necessary6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to EnrollmentShopping Cart7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 of 3’ to confirm8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’8. Review the results9. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)Your class schedule is also available atstudentservices.uwo.caSummer ActivationFor Summer sessions, students must termactivate prior to registering for classes.When?Late February — Mid JulyHow?Log on to studentservices.uwo.ca to declare your intention toenroll in summer classes by clicking on ‘Summer Activation’at least 72 hours prior to registering for the course.Registration GuidelinesJan. 16-17Jan. 17paper add/drop for January.last day to add a second-term half course, orsecond-term full course.Password Resetwww.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.htmlPhone: 519-661-3800 ext. 83800For in-person inquiries, visit ITS, Support Services Building.February 15 last day to drop a second-term half course, ora second-term full course without academicpenalty.March 6first day for web registration for SummerEvening and spring/summer Distance Studies.Access Code (PIN) Retrievalhttps://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/choosePIN.cfmPhone: 519-661-2100For in-person inquiries, visit Student Central.March 8March 13first day for web registration for Intersession.first day for web registration for Summer Day.For more add/drop deadlines, visit www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca‘sessional dates’ or see the calendar pages in this guide.Your Appointment Registration Dates, see page 54.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-20123

Move into ResidenceSeptember 20111 2 3Bus Pass Pick-up9am-5pm (UCC)monthSeptember20102011Terry Fox Run4 5 6 7 8 9 10Move into Residencemove into residenceBus Pass Pick-up10am-4pm (UCC)Labour Day (Western Holiday)Men’s Football vs. Waterloo 7pm11 12 Problem Solving in Math and 13 14 15 16 17First day of first-term,first-quarter (‘Q’) courses(Kinesiology).Optimize Lecture Learning**2:30-3:30pm SSC 205018 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caMake sure you ADD any courses youwant to take by the deadline(s). Onlineadd/drop ends: September 14. Paperadd/drop is: September 15-16. Seewww.westerncalendar.uwo.caTo avoid lineups, make your Add/Dropchanges online by Sept. 14.If you are taking a full course load, add allyour second term courses now so that youcan be considered for scholarships.Make sure you DROP any courses youneed to prior to the deadline(s). Seewww.westerncalendar.uwo.caMake sure you have a Western ONECard.If you do not have one yet, visit StudentCentral, in the Western Student ServicesBuilding.To pick-up your Bus Pass in the UCC youwill need to be registered as a full-timestudent, paid a minimum of your firstinstallment of fees, and show your WesternONECard. Any questions, visit www.usc.uwo.ca/buspassLost your Bus Pass or Student IDcard? Visit the Campus Police Station (SH),Student Central (WSS) or the InfoSource (UCC).If you need to replace your card(s), there ismore information in the Student Central andTransportation & Travel sections in this guide.Fall WSRC locker sales begin6amCoffee Drop-in for InternationalStudents 2:30-4:30pm, WSS2120Science** 11:30-12:30pm UCC 147A.OSAP Loan Release (pick-up) (great hall)Bus Pass Pick-up9am-5pm (UCC)Effective Textbook Strategies** 1:30-2:30pm UC 224.Aviva*** 5:30-7pm.Coffee and Info Night for InternationalStudents 6-7pm WSS 2130Overcoming Writer’s Block* 11:30-12:30pmHow to Succeed in Graduate SchoolWriting Multiple-choice Tests** for Intl. Students** 5:30-7pm2:30-3:30pm SSC 2050 Manulife Financial*** 5:30pmRSM Richter 5:30pm *** IBM*** 5:30-7pmThe Learning Help Centre opens at International Opportunities Fair12:30pm in WSS 413910am-2pm Great HallReading Strategies for Intl.Students** 11:30-12:30pmWSS 3134Human Resources ProfessionalsAssociation*** 5:30-7pmImaginus poster sale(UCC)Writing with Clarity* 11:30-12:30pmEssay Exam Essentials** 12:30-1:30pm WSS 3134Strategies for Psychology 1000**5:30-6:30pm SEB 1200Hydro One 5:30-7pm; AON Hewitt5:30pm ***Clubs Week (UCC)UCC – University Community Centre Great Hall is in SH – Somerville House SEB – Spencer Engineering BuildingWSC – Western Science Centre UC – University College WSS – Western Student Services BuildingUSC – University Students’ Council WSRC – Western Student Recreation CentreHSB – Health Sciences Building IBS – Ivey Business School SSC – Social Sciences CentreWhat to do in SeptemberMake sure your Tuition is paid. Tuition wasdue in August. To view your online statementof account, visit student.uwo.ca. If you paidthrough online banking, payments can take upto 10 business days to be received by Western.OSAP: Fall pick-up, and submitting ofconfirmation of enrollment document at theGreat Hall September 6-9 and 12-16. AfterSept. 16, it will be available at the WesternStudent Services Building. A SIN card andvalid government-issued photo ID arerequired for pick-up. Check out the Fees &Financial Aid section in this guide for moreinformation, or visit www.registrar.uwo.caEmergency Financial Aid AppointmentsCounsellors will be available in the GreatHall from September 6-16. There are noregularly scheduled appointments.Password and Access Code (PIN) help –see the Student Central section in this guide.Need to get a Transcript? You can orderthem online at studentservices.uwo.ca; Ifyou need a same-day transcript, you canorder them in-person at Student Central(with photo ID). Please be advised that forthe month of September there will be longerthan normal wait times.Connect with Indigenous Students. Visitwww.sdc.uwo.caWestern Student RecreationCentre CLOSED for staff trainingOrientation WeekOSAP Loan Release (pick-up) (Great Hall)Bus Pass Pick-up9am-5pm (UCC)Men’s Rugby vs. Guelph 4pmPricewaterhouse Coopers***5-7pmPurple FestExtended web registration ends.Writing Multiple-choice Tests** 3:30-4:30pm UC 224.Telus*** 6:30pmDeloitte*** 4:30-6pmAnnotated Bibliographies* 12:30-1:30pmBank of Canada*** 5:30-7pmCanada Eh?! Transitioning to CanadaSeries www.iesc.uwo.caUSC Meeting 7pm UCC 315Last day for students on exchange or aletter of perm. to submit transcripts forgrad. at Autumn Convocation.Last day to withdraw application forgraduation at Autumn Convocation.Writing in the Sciences* 12:30pmStrategies for Psychology 1000**11:30-12:30pm WSC 55Labatt*** 6:30-8pmFall/Winter Term classes begin.Last day to receive applications for graduationat Autumn Convocation.Successful Time Management** 12:30-1:30pm SEB 1200Ernst & Young*** 5:30-7pm Preparing for Multiple-choiceWSRC Intramural Registration begins 8am Tests** 1:30-2:30pm SEB 1200Deadline to apply for relief against afinal grade in a Summer Day course.Preparing for Multiple-choice Tests**12:30-1:30pm SEB 1200.London Life*** 5:30pmWriting a Thesis Statement*1:30-2:30pmMaximize Your Memory** 10:30-11:30am HSB 40Succeeding at University for Intl.Students** 5:30-7pm WSS 3134BDO*** 6:30pmIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS 2130Paper add/dropCareer Fair 11am-4pm WSRCHomecomingGrammar Primer* 1:30-2:30pmSuccessful Time Management**2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134Imperial Oil*** 6:30-8pmMicrosoft*** 4:30-6pmUSC All Candidates MeetingIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS 2130Need an Official Western Letter? VisitStudent Central for information. More detailsand information are also available in theStudent Central section in this guide.Call 519-661-2147 to make anappointment with Services for Studentswith Disabilities for assistance withaccommodated exams and more.Need a part-time job?Check out the Careers and Employmentsection in this guide.Hospitality Services meal plans. Putmoney on your Western OneCard meal plan,and save up to 18% on all your on-campusfood purchases, as well as use it at multipleoff-campus locations. To add money to yourcard, visit The Campus Meal Plan Office(Room 185A, UCC), or top up your existingmeal plan online at www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan/online_topup.htmCampus Recreation is free for allundergraduate and full-time graduatestudents. Visit us at the Western StudentRecreation Centre. We have a 50m pool, 5gyms, squash, fitness classes, and more— a great way to stay active!www.westernmustangs.caInternational Students visit www.iesc.uwo.ca for program informationLast day for late registration.Last day to add a full course, afirst-term half course, a first-term fullcourse, or a full-year half course oncampus and Distance Studies.Maximize Your Memory** 12:30-1:30pm SEB 1200Last day to drop a first-termfirst-quarter (‘Q’) course withoutacademic penalty.Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS1R40Deadline to opt-out of the USCHealth PlanShinerama DayInternational Student OrientationDay. 9:30-4:30pm, WSS 2130sorority formalrecruitmentMen’s Football vs. Ottawa 1pmWestern Serves* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca for more informationAttend seminars on proven strategies toimprove your Writing, visitwww.sdc.uwo.caNeed to make a medical appointment?No need to go off-campus. Student HealthServices, located in the basement of theUCC is available to all Western students,www.shs.uwo.caNeed to make a Psychological Servicesappointment? Visit www.sdc.uwo.caPaid your fees and want to pick up yourUHIP card? You will receive an email in youruwo email account when your card is ready.Western Mustangs Information. Fortickets to the first regular season footballgames on Monday, September 5, orWednesday, September 7, visit www.westernmustangs.caClubs Week, September 19-23 in the UCC(University Community Centre). Want to meetnew people and try new things? Come outand join!Attend Western Serves, a one-dayvolunteer experience in the Londoncommunity. Check outwesternserves.uwo.caAttend a Learning Skills presentation tolearn key strategies to succeed at Western.www.sdc.uwo.ca/learningSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201255

October 201130 312 3 4 5 6 7 8Last day to receive admissionapplications: Medicine for 2012.Writing in the Social Sciences*11:30-12:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests**12:30-1:30pm WSS 3134Newton Consulting*** 5:30-7pmPunctuation Primer* 12:30-1:30pmEffective Textbook Strategies** 3:30-4:30pm WSS 3134Preparing for Multiple-choice Tests**5:30-6:30pm UCC 146Canada Eh?! Transitioning to CanadaSeries www.iesc.uwo.ca9 10 11 12 13 14 15Thanksgiving Holiday(Western Holiday)Provincial ElectionsWriting a Thesis Statement*1:30-2:30pmClassroom Learning Strategies forInternational Undergraduates**11:30am-1pm WSS 3134IESC’s Global Café 3-5pmWSS 213016 17 18 19 20 21 22Making Effective Presentations**11:30-12:30pm WSS 3134Canada Eh?! Transitioning toCanada Series www.iesc.uwo.caWriting with Clarity* 12:30-1:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests**5:30-6:30pm SEB 1200Writing a Book Review* 12:30-1:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests** 5:30-6:30pm SEB 1200Time Management for GraduateStudents** 3:00-4:30pm WSS 3134Writing Essay Exams* 1:30-2:30pmOptimize Lecture Learning** 2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134IESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS 2130Resume & Cover Letter for InternationalStudents 12:30-1:30 UCC 21023 24 25 26 27 28 29First day of first-term secondquarter(‘R’) course (Kin).HalloweenEffective Textbook Strategies**11:30-12:30pm WSS 3134Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caVolunteer CampaignWriting in the Arts and Humanities*11:30-12:30pmPreparing for Multiple-choiceTests** 12:30-1:30pm WSS 3134Punctuation Primer* 11:30-12:30pmPreparing for Multiple-choiceTests** 10:30-11:30am WSS3134Writing in Nursing and Health Sciences*12:30-1:30pmSuccessful Time Management** 3:30-4:30pm WSS 3134U.S. Visa Information Session 11am-2pm WSS 2130HalloweenweekUSC Meeting 7pm UCC 315Referencing Your Paper* 12:30-1:30pmCanTeach*** 5-6:30pmusc by-electionenvirowestern weekfood supportservices awarenessReading Strategies for InternationalGraduate Students** 3-4:30pmWSS 3134Annotated Bibliographies* 1:30-2:30pmIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS 2130Deadline to apply for Alternative SpringBreak www.asb.uwo.ca.Grad. & Prof. School Fair 11-3pm WSRCConcise Writing* 12:30-1:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests** 2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134St. Eustatius*** 5:30-7pmCanada Law From Abroad*** 3:30-5pmUCC – University Community Centre IBS – Ivey Business School SEB – Spencer Engineering BuildingUSC – University Students’ Council WSS – Western Student Services Building WSRC – Western Student Recreation CentreWhat to do in OctoberSenate Meeting 1:30pm IBS1R40AutumnconvocationReception in Great Hall followingConvocation ceremony.Last day to add a first-termsecond quarter (‘R’) course (Kin).1Western Homecoming and ParadeWestern Mustangs HomecomingFootball Game 1 pm,TD Waterhouse StadiumFYS Homecoming DanceWomen’s Soccer vs. Brock 1pmHellenic CentreWomen’s Rugby vs. Laurier 2pmMen’s Football vs. Guelph 1pmDeadline to apply for relief againsta final grade in a Spring/SummerDistance Studies course.+Last day to drop a first-term halfcourse or a first-term full course(2011-2012 F/W Term) withoutacademic penalty.+Men’s Soccer vs. UOIT 1pm* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caOctober 2011Western has over268,000 Alumniaround the world.Join in Western Homecoming eventsSeptember 29-October 2. Come out and enjoythe Homecoming Parade and football game onOctober 1. For more information visitwww.alumni.uwo.caWhy not study for Mid-term exams in one ofthe many libraries on campus? Library hoursdo not extend for mid-terms, but will be opennormal operating hours.Staying on campus for the ThanksgivingHoliday? The UCC will be closed on Monday,October 10, but will resume operating 24hours the following day.Care about environmental sustainability?EnviroWeek is the annual student-organizedenvironmental awareness campaign hostedby EnviroWestern and the USC. This year it willtake place on October 17-21.Volunteer Campaign, October 3-5. Seethe Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.If you are graduating in the AutumnConvocation, make sure you have everythingyou need. Visit www.convocation.uwo.ca.Many scholarships offered by Westernhave deadlines at the end of October andcontain an essay component that requiressome time to compose. Check out a full listof offered scholarships at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/ and get started early.Remember, the last day to DROP a firstterm half course is October 15. For moreinformation, see the Student Central sectionin this guide.Vote in USC Elections on October 12 and 13!Weldon Drop-In Writing Help opens onOctober 4 in Room 102A in Quotes Cafe.Monday-Thursday 2-4pm/5-7pm; Saturday12-3pm. It runs until April 22, 2011.EnviroWestern week, visit www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowesternInterested in volunteering locally orabroad during Reading Week in February?Applications for the Alternative SpringBreak program are due October 27 and canbe submitted online at www.asb.uwo.ca.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-20127

November 2011Last day to receive admissionapplications: Law for 2012.Last day to receive official transcripts forcourses taken on Letters of Permissionduring the academic year 2010-2011 andthe Spring/Summer Terms of 2011.Last day that students registered in ‘W’accelerated language courses may transferto the equivalent full-year course with thepermission of their Faculty.Writing Essay Exams* 11:30-12:30pm1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12Writing with Clarity* 12:30-1:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests**2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134International Students & JobSearching 4:30-6:30 UCC 210multiculturalawareness weekWriting a Professional Statement*12:30-1:30pmWriting Multiple-choice Tests**3:30-4:30pm WSS 3134Writing in the Sciences* 12:20-1:30pmPrideWestern weekpridewestern.caOvercoming Writer’s Block*1:30-2:30pmIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS2130Last date to drop a first-termsecond quarter (‘R’) course withoutacademic penalty (Kin).Women’s Volleyball vs. Queens 6pmMen’s Volleyball vs. Queens 8pmWriting a Thesis Statement*1:30-2:30pmPreparing for Multiple-choice Tests**2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134 Remembrance Day CeremonyIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS Canada Eh?! Transitioning to2130Canada Series www.iesc.uwo.ca13 14 15 16 17 18 19Champion’s CupWomen’s Hockey vs. Toronto 2pmOptimize Lecture Learning**11:30-12:30pm WSS 313420 21 22 23 24 25 26Transgender Day of RemembranceManage Your Time for Mid-yearExams** 11:30-12:30pm WSS313427 28 29 30Writing Multiple-choice Tests**11:30-12:30pm WSS 3134Dates are subject to change. For more information about sessionaldates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caWriting in the Social Sciences*11:30-12:30pmMaximize Your Memory** 12:30-1:30pm WSS 3134Ally Western DayWriting in the Arts and Humanities*11:30-12:30pm“I Know Someone” Awareness DayTechnical Writing* 11:30-12:30pmPreparing for Multiple-choiceTests** 12:30-1:30pm WSS 3134Canada Eh?! Transitioning toCanada Series www.iesc.uwo.caMental Health Awareness DayWriting a Book Review* 12:30-1:30pmPreparing for Multiple-choiceTests** 3:30-4:30pm WSS 3134USC Meeting 7pm UCC 315Annotated Bibliographies* 12:30-1:30pmWhite ribbonawareness weekwww.usc.uwo.ca/white_ribbonLast day to drop a full courseand full-year half course withoutacademic penalty.Referencing Your Paper* 12:30-1:30pmWriting a Thesis Statement*1:30-2:30pmIESC’s Global Café 3-5pm WSS2130 Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R40Punctuation Primer* 1:30-2:30pmEssay Exam Essentials** 2:30-3:30pm WSS 3134Board of Governors Meeting 1pmSH 4155IESC’s Global Café 3-5pmWSS 2130WSS - Western Student Services Building IBS – Ivey Business School USC – University Students’ CouncilGreat Hall is in SH – Somerville House UCC – University Community CentreWhat to do in Novemberimaginus poster saleChampion’s CupUSC Charities Children’s HolidayParty* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caNovember 2011Remember not to book any flights until the FINAL examination schedule has been posted.Still writing Mid-term exams? Why not take a study break at The Spoke and try a fair-tradeorganic coffee located in the main-level of the UCC.Mid-term grades are distributed through WebCT at webct.uwo.ca and in class, so be sure tomonitor your progress.Come celebrate Pride Week with the USC on November 1-5 and take advantage of information,resources, and social programming in the UCC.Start to prepare for First Term Exams by checking out the preliminary exam schedule atwww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/examinations/exam-scheduleNovember 7 kicks off Western’s Multicultural Awareness Week. Enjoy Canada’s culturalkaleidoscope by learning about other traditions while celebrating your own.Last day to drop a full course or a full year half course without academic penalty is November 30.The White Ribbon Campaign begins November 28. Sign a poster and wear a white ribbon toshow your support for “Men against Violenceagainst Women.” The week-longcampaign leads up to the NationalDay for the Elimination of Violenceagainst Women on December 1.Bryan Baeumler of HGTV’s‘Disaster DIY’ graduated fromWestern in the 1990s.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-20129

December 20111 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10Writing Multiple-choice Tests**1:30-2:30pm WSS 3134Campus Recreation winterprogram, course and Intramuralleague registration begins 8amManage Test Stress** 10:30-11:30am WSS 3130White ribbonawareness weekwww.usc.uwo.ca/white_ribbonClasses endLast day of Fall term for theLearning Help Centre WSS 413911 12 13 14 15 16 17Mid-year examination periodLast day to receive admissionapplications: Dentistry for 2012Last day to receive admissionapplications, transcripts, andsupporting documentation:Education for 2012Montreal Massacre MemorialWriting Essay Exams* 1:30-2:30pmstudy daysWomen’s Basketball vs. Queens6pmSenate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R40Men’s Basketball vs. RMC 3pmMid-yearexaminationperiod18 19 20 21 22 23 24Mid-year examination periodChristmas Day(Western Holiday)25 26 27 28 29 30 31Western Closed for Holidays(December 24 - January 1)Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caWSS – Western Student Services Building USC – University Students’ CouncilFirst term ends for all Programsexcept Dentistry, Education, Lawand MedicineResidences close at noon for theholiday periodIBS – Ivey Business SchoolWhat to do in December* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caDecember 2011Former FIMS student Liz Trinnearbeat out the competition to win theMuchMusic 2.0 VJ Search.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012Classes end on December 7.Mid-year examination period begins December 10.Check your alarm clock and confirm the times for your exams bylooking at your personal exam schedule under the myPresentsection in your Student Services account at studentservices.uwo.ca.Sick and need to miss an exam? Consult your instructor andseek advice from your Academic Counsellor prior to the examdate.Studying is different for everyone. Some need to write downnotes repeatedly for maximum test scores; others work betterthrough oral communication with friends. Find what works foryou and make a schedule ahead of time in order to relieve stressduring this time. Learning Skills Services can help you create astudy schedule for success. www.sdc.uwo.ca/learningApplying to Dentistry or Education for 2012? Admissionapplications, transcripts, and supporting documentation are dueDecember 1. Visit www.schulich.uwo.ca/Dentistry or www.edu.uwo.ca for all the details you will need.Prepared to go home or away for the holidays? Exams endon December 21, so don’t forget to lock your doors and enjoy theholidays.11

January 20121 2 3 4 5 6 7January 2012OSAP Loan Release (pick-up)Great HallNew Year’s Day(Western Holiday)WSRC locker sales begin 6am8 9 10 11 12 13 14USC Spring ElectionNominations openMove back into Residencesat noonLast day to receive admissionapplications for the Diploma inAccounting and the Diploma inPublic Relations offered throughThe Western Centre for ContinuingStudiesClasses resumeThe Learning Help Centre opens at12:30pm WSS 413915 16 17 18 19 20 21Last day to add a second-termhalf course, or a second-termfull courseWIN Anti-Fashion ShowOSAP Loan Release (pick-up)Great HallUSC Spring Election Nominations openWomen’s issues network weekwinuwo.ca22 23 24 25 26 27 28USC Spring Election Nominations openLast day to add a second-termfirst-quarter (‘S’) course (Kin)Last day to drop a second-termfirst-quarter (‘S’) course withoutacademic penalty (Kin)Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R40Men’s Hockey vs. Windsor 7:35pmLast day to receive applications forgraduation at In Absentia FebruaryConvocation29 USC Spring 30 31Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caClasses resume on January 9, 2012.The last day to add a second term half courseor full course is January 17.OSAP January 5-6 and 9-12: 9am - 4pm,Jan. 13: 9am - 12pm in the Great Hall(times and location are subject to change).After these dates, pick-up moves to the WesternStudent Services Building. Check registrar.uwo.cafor details.How were your grades last term? First term grades are releasedonline. To check them visit student.uwo.ca.Start to think about Intent to Register for next year. What program doyou want to be in?Applying to Graduate School for 2012? Most admission applicationsare due in January and February. Visit www.grad.uwo.ca.Want to Graduate in February, and have completed all yourrequirements? Don’t forget to apply by January 22.Don’t forget your ticket to Charity Ball on January 28. Charity Ballhas been in existence for over 25 years. Visit www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball for ticket information.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012ElectionNominations openUSC All Candidates MeetingApplication period begins for all Sports &Rec. Services summer and Fall/Winterstudent employment positions. www.westernmustangs.cafood supportawarenessusc.uwo.caOUSA Blue Chair campaignwww.ousa.ca/bluechairAlly Western Day USC Meeting 7pm UCC 315Deadline to apply for relief againsta final grade in a first-term course.career weeksuccess.uwo.caBoard of Governors Meeting 1pmSH 4155UCC – University Community Centre WSRC –Western Student Recreation Centre SH – Somerville HouseWSS – Western Student Services Building USC – University Students’ Council IBS – Ivey Business SchoolWhat to do in JanuaryThe clock in thetower of MiddlesexCollege can beheard on the hour,half-hour andquarter hour.Last day to receive admissionapplications: BusinessAdministrationCharity Ball: Western’s FormalAffair!* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca13

February 2012career weeksuccess.uwo.ca1 2 3 4Last day to receive admissionapplications: Social Work (King’s)2012 Summer Calendar postedonlineBlack History Month Western’s Job Fair 11-4pm WSRC Graduate Career Day5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18uscelectionsLast day to receive application:Collaborative Nursing ProgramLast day to drop a second-termhalf course, or a second-termfull courseUSC Election Results (UCC Atrium)Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R4019 20 21 22 23 24 25February 2012reading weekFamily Day (Western Holiday)26 27 28 29In Absentia February ConvocationFirst day of second-term secondquarter(‘T’) course (Kin)Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caLibraries often get filled up fast during crunchtimes, make sure to take advantage of all thedifferent libraries across campus. www.lib.uwo.caFebruary 15 is the last day to drop asecond-term half course, or a second-term fullcourse without academic penalty.Picking a major? Majorly Confused? Lookingfor someone to talk to about your degree?Academic Counsellors are great resourcesfor talking about your Intent to Register (dueMarch 31). Academic Counsellors can befound in your faculty building or affiliatedUniversity college. See Important Contactssection in this guide, or see yourDepartment.Time to sit back, relax, and crackthe spine on your favourite schooltextbook. Reading Week, February20-24, gives your tired heads a break fromclass and a chance to catch up on work.Deadline to apply for the ExploreBursary, www.myexplore.ca, toattend Trois-PistolesUSC Meeting (Budget Presentation)7pm UCC 315hUCC – University Community Centre USC – University Students’ CouncilIBS – Ivey Business School WSRC – Western Student Recreation CentreWhat to do in FebruaryWhether you’re moving out of residenceor just looking for a new place to live,February is a good time to start looking foraccommodations for next year.Interested in volunteering locally or abroadduring Reading Week in February? Hundredsof students from all faculties have travelled toplaces like Louisiana, the Dominican Republic,Costa Rica and Winnipeg, to engage incommunity projects. asb.uwo.caThe D.B. Weldon Libraryis the largest of Western’slibraries. It houses1.1 million items.* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201215

March 2012Last day to receive admissionapplications: CEGEP applicants,Compressed Time Frame BScNProgram, Spring/Summer DistanceStudies, Summer Evening andIntersession from students applyingfor the first time, and Certificateand Diploma Programs inContinuing Studies at Western.1 2 3Last day to add a second-termsecond-quarter (‘T’) course (Kin)MClSc Application Deadline(Physical Therapy)V-Day Western Presents: VaginaMonologues and A Memory, AMoment, A Rant, A Prayer4 5 6 7 8 9 10V-Day Western Presents: VaginaMonologues and A Memory, AMoment, A Rant, A PrayerFirst day for web registration forSummer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance StudiesFestival of the artswww.uwc.uwo.caFounders Day (Western)First day for web registration forIntersessionInternational Women’s DayLast day to drop a second-termsecond-quarter (‘T’) course withoutacademic penalty (Kin)11 12 13 14 15 16 17mental healthawarenesswww.uwo.ca/hopeFirst day for web registration forLast day to receive applications forSummer Day USC Annual General Meeting graduation at Spring ConvocationUSC AGM II18 19 20 21 22 23 24income tax clinicwww.usc.uwo.ca/taxMarch 2012Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R4025 26 27 28 29 30 31Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caUSC Meeting 7pm UCC 315USC – University Students’ Council UCC – University Community CentreIBS – Ivey Business SchoolWhat to do in MarchLast day for Intent to Register* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caIt’s that time! Mid-terms are hereonce again. If the stress becomes toooverwhelming, find comfort in the arrayof psychological services that Westernoffers: www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?individual_counsellingKeynote speakers discussing contemporarychallenges facing women today congregateat UWO to celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day on March 8.Getting ready for second year can seemdaunting: review the on-line ‘Getting Readyfor Second Year!’ information at success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/first-year-programs/getting-ready-for-second-yearMarch is a great time to get a headstart looking for summer jobs. Checkout the Student Success Centre atcareer.uwo.ca website for employmentopportunities both local and abroad.Summer registration begins for those whowish to take summer courses. Don’t forgetyou must ‘term activate’ 72 hours prior toregistering. student.uwo.caOSAP Summer SupplementalApplication forms are available this month.Planning to graduate in June? Make sureto apply by the March 15 deadline.Check your exam schedule at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/examinations/exam-scheduleThe oldest rockin St. Mary’s RockGarden at Westernis between 2.2 and2.4 billion years old.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-201217

April 20121 2 3 4 5 6 7April Fool’s Day!PassoverEaster Sunday8 9 10 11 12 13 14Purple FestWSRC CLOSED at 6pm for annualstaff appreciation banquetFall/Winter Session classes endLast day of Winter term for theLearning Help Centre WSS 4139study daysExam stressbustersGood Friday(Western Holiday)Senate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R4015 16 17 18 19 20 21PassoverFINALEXAMINATIONPERIODFINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD22 23 24 25 26 27 28FINAL EXAMINATION PERIODInternational Earth DayCampus Recreation spring/summer program, course andintramural registration begins 8am29 30FINALEXAMINATIONPERIODSecond term ends for all Facultiesexcept Dentistry, Education, Lawand Medicine.Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caBoard of Governors Meeting 1pmSH 4155USC – University Students’ Council WSRC – Western Student Recreation CentreSH – Somervile House WSS – Western Student Services Building IBS – Ivey Business SchoolWhat to do in April* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.caApril 2012Happy Easter! Book your train ticketsearly at TravelCUTS and your bus ticketsearly at InfoSource, as space fills upquickly. Enjoy the time with your family andfriends, or use it to start studying for finals.Final Exams run April 14-30. Make sureto check out Western’s libraries’ extendedhours, as well as the shuttle service thatruns until 2am.Log into studentservices.uwo.ca toview your personal exam schedule. Besure to double check times and locations(and your alarm!)Planning on taking a course duringintersession, summer evening,distance or summer day?Register now.Looking for a last-minute summer job?Visit careercentral.uwo.ca for postings.Planning to pay your fees next year usingOSAP? Then remember, you must applyfor OSAP by June 30.Distance Studies courses are offeredin the summer to those students whoare able to write at the approved examcentres.Check your grades and reportcomments at student.uwo.ca.Western’sWindEEE dome has thecapability of physicallysimulating high intensitywind systems - includingtornados.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-201219

May 2012May 2012SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12Summer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance Studies coursesbeginLast day to receive admissionapplications for Summer Daycourses from students applyingfor the first time. All supportingdocumentation must be submittedwithin seven days of this dateLast day to withdraw anapplication for graduation at SpringConvocationLast day for students on13 14 15 16 17 18 19Intersession courses beginTrois-Pistoles courses beginexchange or a letter of permissionto submit their transcripts for graduationat Spring ConvocationLast day to receive admission applicationsfor full-time studies for 2012-13 F/WTerm from candidates outside CanadaLast day to add a full course, 6-week halfcourse, first-term first-quarter (‘Q’) course,or a full-year half course in IntersessionLast day to add or drop a course atTrois-Pistoles IntersessionLast day to drop a 3-week firsttermhalf course in Intersessionwithout academic penaltyLast day to add a full course, afirst-term half course, a first-termfirst-quarter course, and a full yearhalf-course in Summer EveningLast day to add a Spring/SummerDistance Studies courseSenate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R40Last day to drop a first-term halfcourse, or a first-term first-quarter(‘Q’) course in Summer Eveningand Spring/Summer DistanceStudies without academic penaltyLast day for web registration forSummer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance Studies coursesLast day for web registration forIntersession courses20 21 22 23 24 25 26Victoria Day(Western Holiday)Last day to drop a full course, ora 6-week half-course, a first-termfirst-quarter (‘Q’) course, or afull-year half course in Intersessionwithout academic penalty27 28 29 30 31June 2012June 2012SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYLast day to receive admissionapplications from new students 1 2for Fall/Winter Term 2012-13 forfull-time studiesLast day to drop a full course orfull-year half course in SummerEvening and Spring/SummerDistance Studies course withoutacademic penalty3 4 5 6 7 8 9Second-term half courses inIntersession beginLast day to add a second-term halfcourse in IntersessionLast day to drop a second-termhalf course in Intersession withoutacademic penaltySenate Meeting 1:30pm IBS 1R4010 11 12 13 14 15 16spring convocationTrois-Pistoles Intersession ends17 18 19 20 21 22 23Second term half courses inSummer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance Studies beginspring convocationBoard of Governors Meeting 1pmSH 4155Last day to add a second-term halfcourse in Summer Evening andSpring/Summer Distance StudiescoursesIntersession courses end24 25 26 27 28 29 30Examinations:intersessionLast day to drop a second-termhalf course, or a second-termfirst-quarter (‘S’) course, inSummer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance Studies withoutacademic penaltyDeadline to apply for reliefagainst a final grade in a secondtermor a full-year courseDeadline to apply for relief againsta program eligibility decisionDeadline requesting a waiver of theprogression requirementsDates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caUCC – University Community Centre GH – Great Hall SH – Somerville House IBS – Ivey Business SchoolIf date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline will be extended to the next working day* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca20 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYCanada DayLast day to receive admissionapplications from new students for Fall/Winter Term 2012-13 for courses taughtby Distance Studies and for part-timestudies in courses taught on campusduring the day and evening. Newstudents wishing to pursue part-timestudies after July 1, should contact theAdmissions Office to arrange for anappointment1 2 3 4 5 6 7Designated Canada Day(Western Holiday)8 9 10 11 12 13 14Summer Day term beginsTrois-Pistoles Summer Day termbegins15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31Second-term half courses inSummer Day beginLast day to add a full course, afirst-term half course (3-week or6-week), or a full-year half coursein Summer DayExaminations: summer eveningJuly 2012Deadline to apply for relief againsta final grade in an IntersessioncourseLast day to add a second-term halfcourse in Summer DayLast day to add or drop a course atTrois-Pistoles Summer DayLast day to drop a full course, or a6-week half course, or a full-yearhalf course in Summer Day withoutacademic penaltyLast day to drop a 3-week firsttermhalf course in Summer Daywithout academic penaltyAugust 2012Summer Evening and Spring/Summer Distance Studiesterms endLast day for web registration forSummer Day coursesSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYExaminations: spring/summerdistance studiesExaminations: spring/summerdistance studies1 2 3 4Last day to drop a second-termhalf course in Summer Day withoutacademic penalty5 6 7 8 9 10 11July 2012 August 2012Civic Holiday(Western Holiday)Trois-Pistoles Summer Daycourses end12 13 14 15 16 17 18Summer Day courses end19 20 21 22 23 24 25Examinations: summer day26 27 28 29 30 31Dates are subject to change. For more information aboutsessional dates, please visit the academic calendar website:www.westerncalendar.uwo.caSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012Pick-up your new StudentGuide for 2012/2013.Please note that forSeptember 2012classes will start onThursday, Sept. 8, 2012UCC – University Community Centre GH – Great Hall SH – Somerville House WCCS – Western Centre for ContinuingStudiesDeadline to apply for relief againsta final grade in a Summer Eveningcourse* Writing Workshop in WSS 3134** SDC Presentation*** Employer Info Sessions. Please visit careercentral.uwo.ca21

Academic InformationAcademic Appeals,Undergraduate StudentPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.caThe University Senate has delegated to eachDean the right to waive any academic regulation.The Deans’ rulings in academic matters are finalunless overturned or modified on appeal to theSenate Review Board Academic (SRBA). SRBAis the final body to which students may appealcertain rulings of Deans in academic matters, andits decisions are final.Academic CalendarPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.caThe Academic Calendar contains informationabout the academic requirements of yourprogram, course descriptions, other academicinformation, and more. General regulationsfor Arts, Science and Social Science programsappear in the Programs and Progression sections.Regulations for other programs appear inthe appropriate sections. You may access theAcademic Calendar online at the address above.The 2012-13 Academic Calendar will beavailable online in February 2012.Academic CounsellingSee Program & Academic Counselling in thissection.Breadth Requirementsfor Bachelor DegreesPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg81.htmlAt least 1.0 course must be chosenfrom each of the three categories A, B,and C. Two of Categories A, B, and Care required in first year. Any outstandingbreadth requirement not completed in firstyear must be completed prior to graduation. Forthe courses offered in each category, please visitthe website above.Breadth Requirements for FirstYearPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg81.htmlFirst-Year ProgramStudents in first-year programs must choosecourses numbered 1000-1999. The 5.0 coursesmust include at least four different subjectswith no more than 2.0 courses in one subject.Students are encouraged to take an essay coursein first year. 1.0 course from two of CategoriesA, B, and C must be included in first year.Grades reviewed forFall programeligibility (May)Final Scheduleon Registrar’sWebsite (March)Distance StudiesPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/distanceDistance Studies occurs when learners areseparated from the instructor and classmates,whether across the hall or across the province.Unlike the courses of the past that dependedentirely on written communication throughthe mail, today’s distance courses may includemultimedia materials and take advantageof web-based communication technologies.Western’s Distance Studies will let you pursueUniversity studies if you cannot attend regularclasses. Check out the Part-Time Calendar tosee which courses offer distance options. Thewebsite also gives a more detailed descriptionof Distance Studies programs, as well asinformation on how to apply.GradesSee the Student Central section in this guide.Summer ExamPeriod(June - August)Third Term: May - AugustAdjudicationAprilFinalExamPeriodSummerCourseRegistration(March - July)Fall CourseRegistrationOnline (June -August)CourseDropDeadlineSecond termhalf course:(February)SeptemberAdd/DropOnline & PaperSubmissionCentresof Information:www.registrar.uwo.cawww.westerncalendar.uwo.castudentservices.uwo.caAcademic CounsellingDepartment AdvisorsIntenttoRegisterCourse DropDeadlinesFirst term halfcourse: Oct. 15Full Course:Nov. 30Programrequests for FallRegistration(February)JanuaryAdd/DropGrade Appeals and OtherRequests for ReliefFinal Schedule onRegistrar’swebsite(November)Second Term: January - AprilFirst Term: September - DecemberOnline & PaperSubmissionDecemberExam PeriodProgramPlanning“What’s YourProgram”Faculty & Dept. InfoSessions (Jan. - Feb.)Office of the OmbudspersonPhone: 519-661-3573Email: ombuds@uwo.cawww.uwo.ca/ombuds/appeals/appeals.htmlwww.uwo.ca/ombuds/student/student.htmlThese are the procedures for appealing marksand other decisions related to individual courses,for example:• requests for extensions of deadlines forthe submission of work• waiver of progression requirements• accuracy of grades on examinations orassignments• requests for make-ups or special exams• requests to have a particular gradereweighted on compassionate grounds• appeals against the conclusion thatcheating or plagiarism took place• appeals against the sanction or penalty forcheating or plagiarismIf you are considering an appeal of any kind,you should read “Academic Rights and Responsibilities”and other relevant policies and proceduresin the Calendar,www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg111.html. The Handbook of Academic and ScholarshipPolicy www.uwo.ca/univsec/ is also useful.Graduate students should visit grad.uwo.ca. Inaddition, many programs and departments haveprogram-specific rules and procedures. Be sureto ask for a copy.For more information contact the Officeof the Ombudsperson or visit www.uwo.ca/ombudsGraduationSee the Graduation section in this guide.Mature StudentsPhone: 519-661-3898success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-students/Personal TimetablesPhone: 519- 661-2100Personal timetables can be found atstudentservices.uwo.ca once you haveadded courses.Program & AcademicCounsellingPhone: 519-661-2100www.uwo.caFor a list of Faculty AcademicCounselling Offices please see theImportant Contacts section in this guide.During the course of your University career,there are a number of reasons why you maywant or need to see an academic counsellor:• To discuss course changes, withdrawals,special permissions, and appeal procedures• To pose questions about modules/programs, degree requirements, and/orUniversity regulations• To seek accommodation whencircumstances beyond your controlaffect your academic performance(e.g., illness, bereavement, personalproblems, or other extenuatingcircumstances)• To process requests for Letters ofPermission (i.e., taking courses atanother University)• To have transfer credits from anacademic exchange program approvedContinued…Academic InformationSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201225

academic informationAcademic InformationRegistrationHelpline: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/courseenrollment/web-registrationHow to access your appointment date:You will be e-mailed in June/July when yourcourse registration appointment start timeis available for Fall/Winter studies. Fordetails on your appointment start time signinto your Student Center and click on thebox on the right entitled Enrollment Dates.You will be able to add courses throughthe Student Center beginning on yourassigned date and time until the end of webregistration. The last day for web registrationis in early August (see dates section).To view your Fall/Winter Program/Modulelogin to student.uwo.ca and view the“Academics Section.”SAGESee the Services to Help You Succeed section inthis guide.Senior Citizens BursaryPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg55.htmlCanadian citizens or permanent residents,living in Ontario who are 60 years of age orolder or who will reach the age of 60 duringthe month that their classes commence, andwho are offered admission to, and registerin Senate-approved courses or programs inan undergraduate faculty or in the School ofGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies as a fulltimeor part-time student for credit or audit,may be eligible for a bursary subject to thefollowing conditions:1. applicants must present proof of age;2. applicants wishing to seek admission to afirst year program in one of the Facultiesof Arts and Humanities, Science or SocialScience will be required to complete onlya formal admission application;3. applicants seeking admission to otherundergraduate faculties must completean application for admission and maybe required to provide additionaldocumentation;4. applicants seeking admission to theSchool of Graduate and PostdoctoralStudies must complete an applicationfor admission and complete alldocumentation required by that Faculty;5. applicants seeking credit for previousuniversity work must provide suchdocumentation as required by theAdmissions Office.6. declared financial need.7. maximum value of $6,500 per Fall/Winter term for undergrad students and$3,500 per term for grad students.8. Only students registered at main campusand taking courses at main campus areeligible. Students registered at affiliatedUniversity Colleges please check withthe Financial Aid Office at the respectivecollege for available funding.Note 1: Admission to limited enrollmentcourses and programs is competitive. Noassurance can be given to senior citizens thatthey will be granted a place in such courses orprograms.For more information, please see the websiteabove.Structure of the DegreePhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg79.htmlThe ModulesThere are four possible modules of study whichmay be entered after First Year:• Honors Specialization (9.0 or morespecified courses)• Specialization (9.0 or more specifiedcourses)• Major (6.0 -7.0 specified courses)• Minor (4.0 -5.0 specified courses)Note: Not all departments offer all theseModules.The modular degree structure affords theopportunity to combine various subjectsfrom different Departments and Faculties.The modules taken must fit within thesedegree structures. Departments, Schools,Faculties and Affiliated University Collegesmay offer some or all of the above modules.See Faculty and Department listings fordetails. Combinations other than those listedbelow have not been approved; consequently,they may not be taken. Enrollment in somemodules may be limited.These Modules may be combined inthree different degrees:AdmissionNumber of coursesPart-timeEnrollment may be limited; apply well beforethe deadlines3.0 courses or fewer at one time (all studentsregistered in spring/summer courses areconsidered part-time students)1) The Honors Bachelor Degree (FourYear) - (20.0 courses)15.0 courses after first year, includingat least an Honors Specialization or aDouble Major as follows:• Honors Specialization (9.0 or morecourses) This may be combined with aMajor or a Minor or option(s)• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0- 7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0) Thiscombination requires two MajorModules.2) The Bachelor Degree (Four Year) -(20.0 courses)15.0 courses after first year, including atleast a Specialization module or a MajorModule as follows:• Specialization (9.0 or more courses)This may be combined with a Major or aMinor or option(s)• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Major (6.0 -7.0) plus option(s) (3.0 - 1.0)• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus Minor(s) oroption(s)3) The Bachelor Degree (Three Year) -(15.0 courses)10.0 courses after first year, including atleast a Major Module or a Double Minoras follows:• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus option(s)• Major (6.0 - 7.0) plus a Minor orOption(s)• Minor (4.0 - 5.0) plus a Minor (4.0- 5.0) plus option(s) (2.0 - 0)Thiscombination requires two Minors.Undergraduate ProgramsOffered at WesternFor a comprehensive list, see www.welcome.uwo.ca/preview/documents/vb_inside.pdfor www.westerncalendar.uwo.caWhat is the Difference betweenPart-Time and Full-Time Status at Western?Phone: 519-661-2100success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-students/registered-at-Western/part-time-vs-full-timeFull-timeLimited enrollment for first-year entry on a full-timebasis; apply well before the deadlines; a “matureapplicant supplementary form” will be required bythose being considered as mature applicants forfull-time study3.5 to 5.0 full course equivalents duringSeptember to April. 5.0 is the standardfull-course loadTuition fees Charged per half or full course equivalent Full-time fees applyOntario Student Assistance Eligible for consideration if taking 3.0 courses Eligible for considerationProgram (OSAP)in each of the fall AND winter termsLondon Transit Commission Not availableIncluded in fees; mandatoryBus PassSupplementary HealthNot availableMandatory unless student is covered under anInsurance through the Universityequivalent extended benefit health care plan (inStudents’ Counciladdition to your standard provincial coverage)www.usc.uwo.ca/health/26 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Campus EventsThis is not an inclusive list of events. Other eventsare scheduled on campus.Big Purple Couchwww.usc.uwo.ca/bigpurplecouchThe Big Purple Couch is a live talk showfilmed biweekly in the first semester andweekly in the second semester, for thefirst time this year. Broadcasting on RadioWestern, and Rogers Television London,BPC brings you the latest in news andentertainment around campus.Career FairSee Career and Employment section.Charity Ball, USC(January 28, 2012)www.usc.uwo.ca/charityballCharity Ball has been in existence for over25 years and is a long-standing tradition atWestern. Many students treat this event astheir University “prom” where they go all outand celebrate their time at Western.Clubs Week, USC(September 19-23, 2011)Email: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.cawww.westernclubs.caDuring Clubs Week the atrium of theUCC transforms itself into a gathering ofclubs to get involved in. Check out one ofthe many booths for something that capturesyour interest.EnviroWeek, USC(October 17-21, 2011)Email: usc.environment@uwo.caEnvirowestern.caEnviroweek sees a wide assortment ofactivities (primarily in and around the UCC)ranging from the simple advertisement of ourclub’s activities, to elaborate and eye catchingpublic displays encouraging environmentalconsciousness, and public presentations.For more programs by EnviroWestern, seethe Green Initiatives section.Festival of the Arts, USCEmail: usc.foa@uwo.cawww.usc.uwo.ca/foaWestern’s festival of the arts showcasesstudent’s visual, audio and textile works.There are plenty of ways to get involved bysubmitting your student films, photographyand works of art or by simply volunteeringyour time. Held beginning of March in theUCC atrium. Admission is free to students.Founder’s Day(March 7, 2012)www.alumni.uwo.ca/connect/founders-dayFounder’s Day is celebratedannually on March 7th. TheWestern community celebrates theaccomplishments of our students,staff, faculty and alumni.Graduate andProfessional School FairSee Graduate and ProfessionalPrograms section.Homecoming(September 29-October 1,2011)www.westernhomecoming.uwo.caGet ready - there’s so much to dowhen you come home. Studentsand alumni celebrating Canada’sbest homecoming.Last Lecture(March 29, 2012)www.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/last-lecture.htmlLast Lecture is an elegantevening cocktail social hostedby The Alumni Associationfor all members of the Classof 2012. Enjoy the familiar tunes of RickMcGhie with a prominent alumnus keynote.McIntosh Gallerywww.mcintoshgallery.caExhibitions, educational programsand special events provide a platform forengagement with visual art and artists. TheCuratorial Study Centre includes documents,publications and the McIntosh Gallery’scollection of over 3,000 works of Canadianand international art.Musical PerformancesSpecial Events Calendar: www.music.uwo.ca/events/specialEvents.htmlOff to WesternSee the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.PrideWeek(November 1-5, 2011)www.pridewestern.causc.pride@uwo.caPrideWeek is a campus-wide eventwhere students can show support for theLGBTQ2 community, learn about oncampusresources, and become more awareof queer issues. PrideWeek is organized byPrideWestern.Theatre Western, USCwww.theatrewestern.caTheatre Western is a student-runproduction company supported bythe University Students’ Council at theUniversity of Western Ontario. TheatreWestern produces shows of the highestprofessional quality, including full lengthmusical and non-musical dramaticproductions as well as student-writtenone-act plays. Theatre Western providesopportunities for all students to becomeinvolved as playwrights, directors, stagemanagers, backstage crew or performers. At aUniversity with so many talented individuals,Theatre Western showcases student talenton stages around campus and within theLondon community.Western’s Earth Day(March 22, 2012)EnviroWestern.caA day of environmental awareness andcelebration, organized a month early sothat exams don’t get in the way! This day isorganized by EnviroWestern.White Ribbon Campaign(November 28-December 2, 2011)White Ribbon is an annual internationalcampaign of men working to end violenceagainst women. Western’s campaignis organized by the White RibbonCommissioner (usc.white.ribbon@uwo.ca) and includes the Montreal Massacreremembrance ceremony taking place in theUCC atrium on December 6.Campus EVENTSSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201227

careers & EmploymentCareers & EmploymentWestern’s CareerCentralcareercentral.uwo.caCareers at Westernwww.workingatwestern.uwo.caCareers in Federal Public Servicejobs-emplois.gc.caOntario Public Service Careerswww.gojobs.gov.on.caCity of London Jobswww.london.caService Canada Job Bankwww.jobbank.gc.caSocial Science Career Servicesssc.uwo.ca/careersAlumni Western for Studentswww.alumni.uwo.caInvolvement with Alumni Western beginsin first year. There are several dynamicprograms offered to students at Westernincluding Backpack 2 Briefcase, Off toWestern, Last Lecture and Six Degrees.Western’s Alumni Association is run by anelected volunteer board of Western alumni.Alumni Western keeps you connected withWestern through publications such as theYoung Alumni Magazine and invitations toevents around the globe.Backpack 2 Briefcasewww.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/b2b.htmlBackpack 2 Briefcase is an award winningevent series designed to ease your transitionfrom Western to life as a young professional.Join us for dining etiquette,keynote speakers and socialnetworking receptions. Open toall students in all faculties and allyears.Career Fair(September 29, 2011)www.success.uwo.caWestern Student Recreation Centre;Thurs., Sept. 29, 201111am-4pmThe Career Fair is an opportunityfor New Graduates and Alumni toconnect with employers from a wide varietyof companies looking to hire for Fulltimeemployment. For more information,including how to prepare for the Career Fairplease visit: success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/careers/meet-employers/preparing-for-fairsCareer Week(January 30-February 3)www.success.uwo.caEvents all over campus. Register forevents through CareerCentral, careercentral.uwo.caFederal Student WorkExperience Program (FSWEP)www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/fswep.shtmlThis program helps match studentswith federal departments and agencies fortemporary jobs by maintaining a nationalinventory of students seeking employmentwithin the federal public service.Applications can be submittedonline throughout the year. Somedepartments and agencies advertiseclosing dates for certain jobpostings. Students in their finalyear of academic studies who donot intend to return to full-timestudies are only eligible to workpart-time until the completionof their last academic term.Graduate StudentsWork StudyPhone: 519-661-2102grad.uwo.ca/current_students/funding_opportunities.htmThe School of Graduateand PostdoctoralStudies and the StudentFinancial Services officejointly administer thework study program.To be eligible forGraduate WorkStudy consideration,students must beOntario residents,have qualified for,and taken their OSAP maximum for thecurrent year. Decisions regarding work studyeligibility will not be made until after theapplication deadline date. The applicationis located on the Graduate and PostdoctoralStudies website and must be submitted bythe deadline indicated.Jobs on Campuscareercentral.uwo.caHow to find part-time jobs oncampus1. You can login with your UWO usernameand password to search the careers site forWestern on-campus jobs: careercentral.uwo.ca2. You can check out the Working atWestern site for full-time and part-timejob opportunities:www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca.3. Search for ‘Work Study’ positions in thissection.4. Some specific areas hiring students oncampus are:Campus RecreationWestern Student Recreation CentreVarious positions available opening in Feb. and Mar.www.westernmustangs.ca/sports/2010/1/29/campusrec_0129103527.aspx?tab=nowhiring!• Email applications to the ProgramCoordinator specified on each jobposting• For more information visit:campusrec.uwo.ca/employment/index.htmDivision of Housing and Ancillary ServicesRoom 102 Elgin Hall LondonPositions available include Residence Advisor, ResidenceDon, Academic, Leadership Programmer, and AssistantProgram Coordinator.• Applications available at:www.rezstaff.uwo.caThe GazetteUCC Room 263Positions Available: Writing, Photography, Graphics andWeb Design.Hospitality ServicesVarious Positions available.• Email your resume and cover letter tohospitalityemployment@uwo.ca• For more information visit: www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/employment.htm28 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Housing Mediation ServicesDepartmentLocation: Elgin Hall Room 102Positions: Team Leader and Off-Campus Advisorpositions.• Apply online in February for theupcoming year• For more information: www.has.uwo.ca/housing/oca or www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampusInformation Technology Services/Instructional Technology Resource CentreLocation: Support Services Building, room 4320Positions: ITRC Student Consultants.• Advertised on the Career Centre web siteat www.career.uwo.ca• Contact for additional information: itrc@uwo.ca; see also www.itrc.uwo.ca/studentConsultants.htmlTour Guide Employmentcareercentral.uwo.ca• Campus tours are offered Monday toFriday, three times daily (some weekendtours may be required). You must bea returning student for the upcomingschool year in order to be eligible toapply. Applications are due in January ofeach year. Check the website for moredetails.The Spoke, USCUCC main LevelPositions Available: Part-time Cashier/Cooks.• Email Application forms to uscspoke@uwo.ca• Applications can be found at www.usc.uwo.ca/spoke• For further information please call 519-661-3590The Wave, USCCashier/Cook/Server/Doorstaff (all Part-timepositions).• Applications can also be picked up/dropped off at either or the Spoke/WaveThe Student Success Centre:CareersPhone: 519-661-3559career.uwo.caReception: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm,Wed. 9:30am-4:30pmThe Student Success Centre: Careersprovides the information a student willneed for planning their future. Offeringworkshops on job interviews, finding acareer path, internships, part-time jobs,summer jobs, job fairs, on-line job postingsfrom both local employers and opportunitiesabroad, as well as individual counselling,CareerCentral is a valuable resource for anystudent who is seeking help entering theworkforce.Western’s InternshipProgramPhone: 519-661-3559www.success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/experience/internships/internship-programAn internship isa 12 to 16 month work term. Students areemployed in settings which provide workexperience directly related to their academicprograms and career objectives. Faculties/programs currently participating in Western’sInternship Program are: Engineering,Science, Management and OrganizationalStudies and Geography. In certain cases, 8month terms can be arranged. Internshipsbegin between May and September, withsome limited January start dates.Working at WesternPhone: 519-661-2194www.workingatwestern.uwo.caAt Western, our mission is to providethe best student experience among Canada’sleading research intensive universities.As one of London’s largest employers andCanada’s 3rd largest research-intensiveUniversity, The University of WesternOntario provides a diverse and uniqueenvironment in which more than 9,000full and part-time staff and faculty work.We encourage you to consider a career atWestern.We post career opportunities as theybecome available. To apply to a position,you will be asked to provide an activeemail address and details about youremployment history, skills, qualificationsand other information. If you have anelectronic resume, you may be able to pasteinformation into the Working at Westernon-line application at recruit.uwo.ca. Jobsare open to applicants for approximately oneweek following posting, unless otherwiseindicated. Applicants are encouraged toapply online.Work StudyPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/work-studyWork Study, Bursaries, and Need BasedAwards are three of the financial need-basedprograms offered by Western. In order to beconsidered for all of these programs, or anycombination of these programs, studentsmust complete the Financial AssistanceProfile application, located on the StudentServices website studentservices.uwo.caunder myPresent, Financial Assistance. Thisapplication includes consideration for WorkStudy eligibility, all Bursaries, and all Need-Based Awards offered by Western.Students need to submit the applicationonce for the Fall/Winter work study,and again in the Spring if they wouldlike Summer Work Study and are takinga course(s) over the Summer Sessions.Applications will be available starting inmid-August for Fall/Winter and mid-Aprilfor Summer.Careers & EmploymentSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201229

City of Londonwww.london.caLocation: On the banks of the ThamesRiver, 200 kilometers west of Toronto,Ontario, CanadaTemperature: Ranging from a July(summer) average of 26 °C to a January(winter) average of -7 °CPopulation: Over 350,000BaseballPhone: 519-661-5575www.londonmajors.com25 Wilson Avenue(519) 661-5575The London Majors team plays homegames at historic Labatt Memorial Park, oneof the oldest baseball fields in the world.Centennial HallPhone: 519-672-1967 or 519-672-1968www.centennialhall.london.caBox office: 550 Wellington St., LondonCentennial Hall is a multi-purpose,wheelchair accessible facility offeringspecialized facilities for events such asConcerts, Dances, Banquets, Meetings,Conventions, Exhibitions, Trade Shows,Craft, Fashion and Travel Shows just toname a few.Covent Garden MarketPhone: 519-439-3921www.coventmarket.com130 King Street.Complete with fresh produce, gourmetfoods, public square, seasonal outdoorfarmer’s market, ice rink and regular familyprogramming.Fanshawe Pioneer VillagePhone: 519-457-1296www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca2609 Fanshawe Park Road EastA living history museum that specializesin fun for children of all ages. ExperienceLondon’s past and see weavers, printmakers,blacksmiths and farmers demonstrate theirtrades of the past.Grand TheatrePhone: 519-672-8800www.grandtheatre.com471 Richmond St. Box OfficeLondon’s Grand Theatre is nationallyrenowned and presents plays from Septemberto May. The company also hosts occasionaloutdoor arts attractions such as the NationalBallet of Canada.Hockeywww.londonknights.comLondon is home to the Ontario HockeyLeague and Memorial Cup Champions, theLondon Knights.John Labatt Center (JLC)Phone: 519-667-5700www.johnlabattcentre.com99 Dundas StreetOpened in October 2002, this facility ishome to the London Knights and hosts manysporting and entertainment events (includingBilly Talent, Sting, Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, BillClinton, Harlem Globetrotters and JohnMayer to name a few!)London Public Librarywww.londonpubliclibrary.caWith 16 comfortable locations, knowledgeableand friendly staff, and extensive collections ofmaterial for enjoyment, learning and growth and isyour community hub.Locations closest to campus:Cherryhill: 301 Oxford St. W.London Central Library: 251 Dundas St.Sherwood: 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.London Tourismwww.londontourism.caThis website provides information onPublic Libraries, Community Centers, LocalAttractions, Restaurants, Shopping Malls,Programs & Activities, and Sports Facilities.Museums and Art Gallerieswww.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Museums_and_Historic_Sites/default.htmLondon has many museums including:• Archival Teaching & Research Museum• Banting House National Historic Site• Canadian Medical Hall of Fame• Eldon House• Fanshawe Pioneer Village• Museum of Ontario Archaeology• London Regional Children’s Museum• Museum Londonwww.museumlondon.ca• Royal Canadian Regiment MuseumOntario Parkswww.ontarioparks.comOntario has an abundance of beautifulprovincial parks that make outstandingday trips (Pinery Provincial Park) as wellas excellent vacations and scenic holidays(Algonquin).Storybook GardensPhone: 519-661-5770www.storybook.london.ca(Located inside Springbank Park)An extremely popular children’s attractionof Southwestern Ontario located in London.Open year-round!Summer Festivalswww.londontourism.caLondon offers many excellent summerfestivals including Sunfest, Rock the Park,Home County Folk Festival, Rib Fest, theInternational Food Festival and more.City of London30 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Dining on CampusCampus Meal PlanPhone: 519-661-3957www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan/students.htmMain Floor UCC (in Centre Spot by Williams)Put money on your Western ONECard and save!The Flex PlanSave 5% on EVERY food purchase, EVERYtime you use your account in any HospitalityServices eatery on campus.The Tax-Exempt PlanSAVE up to 18%! Pay no HST on most foodpurchases in any Hospitality Services eatery oncampus PLUS receive an additional 5% discounton EVERY purchase.Rez Meal PlanIf you live in Residence, your Meal Plan isdivided into two accounts - your Rez $ (taxexempt)and your Flex $ (taxable). You can dinein all main campus Residence Dining Halls aswell as the Campus Eateries using your Rez $ -with your tax-exempt status. Flex $ can be usedto purchase beverages and confectionery items,for on-campus vending, for home delivery andfor dining out at specific local establishments.Grad Clubwww.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclubBasement of Middlesex CollegeThe Grad Club has just the right option foryou, whether you’re looking for an energizingbreakfast, a healthy lunch, a late-night snack,a delicious spread for your special event, arelaxing pint, or even just a cup of coffee.Great Hall Cateringwww.greathallcatering.caYour event will be designed specifically foryou by our creative team of award-winningprofessionals, translating any theme throughfood, ambience and decor. We will create theideal menu to enhance the distinctive spiritof your occasion in a friendly, efficient andprofessional manner.Michael’s Dining RoomPhone: 519-661-4080 | Room 3340 Somerville Housewww.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaelsBuffet LunchHours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 11:30am-2pmSaturday-Sunday: ClosedClosed in the Summer.The Spoke & Rim Tavern, USCwww.usc.uwo.ca/spoke | Main Floor UCCThe Spoke is conveniently located in theheart of campus on the main floor of theUCC and offers students a great place to relaxwhile on campus. Whether you are comingfor the 100%Fair Tradecoffee, CLT’s(Chicken,Lettuce andTomato wrap’s- delicious!),or Rick McGhie, theSpoke is sure to provide you with good food,great service and pricing fit for a studentbudget.The Wave, USCwww.usc.uwo.ca/wave | Second Floor UCCThe Wave is a wonderful place to eat great sitdown restaurant meals at a fair price. The Waveis proudly a student-run restaurant and barthat provides space for live theatre and musicalperformances.Windermere Caféwww.windermeremanor.com | Phone: 519-858-1414Hours of Operation:Monday to Friday: 7am-9pmSaturday: 8am-9pm; Sunday: 10am-9pmExperience the intimate yet informalWindermere’s Café. Enjoy year-round patioservice in our enclosed patio. Open daily forBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner. WindermereCafé also features Sunday Brunch. View ourmenus online.On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat**Althouse CollegeR.U. Hungry• Domino’s Pizza• Just Like Home• Lifestyles• Tim HortonsElborn CollegeBetty’s• Just Like Home• Tim HortonsEngineeringBy Design• Tim Hortons*Labatt Health Sciences• Tim Hortons*Law SchoolChambers• Lifestyles• Tim HortonsMedical Sciences CentreBetween Appointments• Lifestyles• Made in Japan• Pita Pit• Tim HortonsSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012Brescia• See Brescia sectionHuron• See Huron sectionKing’s• See King’s sectionNatural Sciences CentreEinstein’s• Lifestyles• StarbucksNucleus• Lifestyles• Made in Japan• Mucho Burrito• Pizza Pizza• Tim Hortons*North Campus Building• Extreme Pita• Lifestyles• Starbucks• Tim Hortons*Ivey School of BusinessEnterprise• Domino’s Pizza• Lifestyles• Tim HortonsSocial ScienceEncounters• Lifestyles• Starbucks• Tim Hortons*Somerville HouseLucy’s• Lifestyles• Made in Japan• Pita Pit• Pizza Pizza• Tim HortonsMichael’s Dining Room• Reservationsrecommended:519-661-4080• Michaels@uwo.caSupport Services Building• Lifestyles• The Perfect Parfait• Salad Bistro• Tim HortonsTalbot CollegeEncore Cafe• Lifestyles• Pizza Pizza• TC’s Grill• Tim Hortons*Tim Hortons – Full Menu**Concepts may be subject to change.A map of campus eateries can be found at www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/eateries/map_full.htmThe D.B. Weldon LibraryQuotes• Lifestyles• Starbucks• The Perfect ParfaitUCCCentre Spot Food Court• Booster Juice• Crazy Noodle• Extreme Pita• Harvey’s• Just Like Home• Lifestyles• Ladle’s• Manchu Wok• Pizza Pizza• Salad Bistro• Subway• Tim Hortons* (lower)• Tim Hortons* (upper)• Williams Coffee PubThe Spoke & Rim TavernThe Wave Restaurant & BarWestern Student RecreationCentre• Freshens Smoothie Co.• Lifestyles• Starbucks31dining on Campus

Green InitiativesEnvironment & Sustainability:Green Initiatives on CampusGet InvolvedWestern students are encouraged to ‘ownthe campus’ while they study here. Thereare opportunities through organizedgroups, such as EnviroWestern, awarenesscampaigns, such as Earth Day, andgreen events and initiatives, such as theSustainability Stakeholders Forum. Be activeand get involved!Here are some examples of initiatives ofenvironmental sustainability on campus:• Fluorescent bulbs in the Residences• Earth Hour Participation• Battery Recovery• Plastic Bags Reduction• Fluorescent lighting tubes• Indoor and Outdoor Composting• Earth Day - Campus Clean up• Paint Recycling• Residence Garage Sale• 100% Recycled Bathroom Tissue• Eateries Reducing Paper & PackagingAwarenesshttp://sustainability.uwo.ca• Earth Day Colloquium• Western’s Green Awards• EnviroWestern’s SustainabilityStakeholders Forum• Environmental Committees & GroupsEnviroweekSee the Campus Events section in this guide.EnviroWesternSee the Volunteer & Clubs section in this guide.EnviroWestern Projectswww.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/Projects.htmlGraduate Program(s)Environment & Sustainability• Master’s of Environment &Sustainability• Collaborative Research ProgramGreen Infrastructurewww.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_infrastructure.html• Claudette McKay-Lassonde Pavilion(LEED)• Western Environmental Systems(WES)• The Sherwood Fox ArboretumPurple Bikeswww.usc.uwo.ca/purplebikesEmail: purplebikes.london@gmail.comThe Purple Bikes group promotes cycling atWestern and in the London community. Wehold that cycling is practical in cities wheremost destinations are close in proximity.Cycling keeps our air clean, bodies healthyand community lively. We are committed tofostering and serving the cycling community.Researchwww.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_research.html• Centre for Environment andSustainability• The Insurance Research Lab forBetter Homes• Wind Engineering, Energy andEnvironment (WindEEE)• Biotron – Experimental ClimateChange Research Facility• Bioindustrial Innovation Centre• Centre for Building SustainableValue• Research Network for BusinessSustainabilityStudent Projectswww.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_students.html• SunStang• Purple Bikes Co-op/Share• Trashion Show• Farmers Market (Brescia)• Quadrangle Beautification ProjectSustainability ProjectsWestern has developed a strong foundationof sustainable projects and continues topursue the latest in environmental protocol.Through eco-focused academic programs,research and campus initiatives, Western iscommitted to investing in the future. Hereare some examples of feature initiatives fromthe past year:• Furniture & Equipment RecyclingProgram (FERP)• UWO Book Store/Books Plus PlasticBag Phase-out• Windermere Apiary• Lighting Retrofit/Daylight Harvesting/Sensors• 3rd Annual I.D.E.A.s Conference• Indoor & Outdoor CompostingTransportationwww.uwo.ca/ppd/sustainability/id_transportation.html• Student Bus Pass• Purple Bikes Program• Dedicated Pedestrian and Bike Routes• Carpooling Program• University Owned Hybrid Vehicles• Roller BladesUndergraduate Program(s)www.westerncalendar.uwo.caEnvironmental Science, Faculty of Science• Honors Specialization inEnvironmental Science, Major inEnvironmental Science, Specializationin Environmental Science, Minor inEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental Studies, Faculty of SocialScience• Major in Population Studies, Minor inEnvironment and CultureEnvironmental Engineering, Faculty ofEngineering• Environmental Option of the CivilEngineering• The Department of Chemical andBiochemical Engineering, Five-yearconcurrent degree leading to a B.E.Sc.degree in Chemical Engineering and(three year) B.Sc. degree with a Majorin Environmental ScienceGreen Process Engineering UndergraduateProgram, Faculty of Engineering• Upon completing WesternEngineering’s Common First Year,students can apply to the GreenProcess Engineering program. Onceaccepted, students willdevelop the necessaryskills to design greenproducts and processes.32 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Excellence & High AchievementAdmission to WesternPhone: 519-661-2100Thinking of applying to Western? Read upon the academic requirements for undergraduateprograms and any other program-specificdetails. Visit www.welcome.uwo.ca for moreinformation.Faculty and Staff AwardsAt Western there are many ways to recognizehigh achievement.FacultyIf you have an outstanding professor andwant to recognize them for their work inside andoutside the classroom, visit www.usc.uwo.ca/teaching_awards and www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/sutaregs.pdf. These awards are intendedto provide support and recognition for theinnovative teaching methods demonstrated byWestern’s finest faculty members.StaffIf you know of an outstanding individual orteam who help to exemplify Western’s aim ofproviding the Best Student Experience amongCanada’s leading research-intensive universities,nominate them for the Western Award ofExcellence. Past winners and nomination formscan be viewed at www.uwo.ca/pvp/recognition.Graduate Student TeachingAwardsEach year, students and course instructorsare able to recognize outstanding graduatestudent TAs by nominating them for a GraduateStudent Teaching Award. Recipients are selectedby committee, based on the results of standardevaluations and written comments provided bynominees’ students. Visit www.uwo.ca/sogs/Programs/gstaForm.html to nominate and formore information.Our Scholar’s Electives program is designedfor high-achieving, self-directed studentsinterested in pursuing an interdisciplinaryacademic experience.Being a Scholar’s Electives student givesyou the ability to create a module theme suchas multiculturalism or bioethics, participatein special events, apply for the ScholarsScholarship and live on the Scholar’s Electivesfloor in residence. Prospective students mustsubmit a supplementary application formto the Scholar’s Elective program by March1, 2012. Please note that this option is notavailable to current students. Thisprogram is run through The StudentSuccess Centre.ScholarshipsSee the Scholarships and Awards section.Western ScholarsPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 82682Email: western_scholars@uwo.casuccess.uwo.ca/index.cfm/scholars/westernscholars/High achieving students entering firstyear can participate in Western’s “honorssociety” known as Western Scholars, offeredby The Student Success Centre. As a WesternScholar, you can participate in servicelearning initiatives throughout the Universityand London community, special events andextra-curricular activities throughout theyear. You will have excellent opportunities toconnect with Associate Deans, professors andsocial and cultural leaders by being part of thissociety. To be eligible, you must be enteringWestern as a full-time student with a final highschool admission average of at least 90 per cent.To retain the Western Scholars designation, youmust achieve a sessional average at Western ofat least 80 per cent with no mark less than 65per cent with a full course load. This program isopen to students in all undergraduate programs.Excellence & HighachievementGraduating Awards andMedalswww.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/schol/medals.pdfGold medals are awarded to the topgraduating students at Spring Convocationby the Dean’s Office in each Faculty. A goldmedal is awarded to the top student ineach Honors Specialization module and ineach Major of an Honors Double Major. Inaddition, one gold medal is given to the topstudent in a 3 year Bachelor degree and a4 Year Bachelor degree for a Specializationand a Major module.Scholar’s ElectivesPhone: 519-661-3559Email: scholars_electives@uwo.cawww.ScholarsElectives.uwo.caLooking for a unique scholarlyexperience? Hoping to be involved withUniversity research before graduate school?STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 33

Fees & Financial AidAccount BalanceGraduate BursariesFees & Financial aidPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/feesrefunds/tuition-account/Students can check their fee account balanceonline at student.uwo.ca. You will need yourstudent account login and password to accessthis information.BursariesBursaries are non-repayable grants.Assessments are based on financial need andentitlements range from $250 to $4,000.How do I apply?Admission bursaries: Applications are availableonline at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/bursaries. Applicants willreceive notification by email (provided onapplication) or by letter.Upper Year Bursaries: To apply, go tostudentservices.uwo.ca. Select “MyPresent.”Under the “Financial” section, you will see “clickhere to apply.” Once you are in the application,you can choose to apply for bursary, need-basedawards, workstudy or any combination thereof.In February, students will be issued a T4Afor bursary assistance received in the previoustaxation year.Fee DeadlinesSee ‘Tuition’ in this section.FeesSee ‘Tuition’ in this section.Financial Aid AppointmentsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caHow do I arrange an appointment with myfinancial aid counsellor?Every Friday at 9am, the appointmentschedule opens up for the following week. Callthe Helpline at 519-661-2100 or visit StudentCentral, Rm 1120 in the Western StudentServices Building to schedule an appointmentfor the following week. Appointments book upquickly. You can now check the time of yourupcoming appointments through our servicessection – simply login atstudentservices.uwo.ca.Financial AssistancePhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/counselling/Student Financial Aid Officers are financialcounsellors who assist students and providethem with options to ensure they are able tocontinue their academic studies at Western. Ifyou would like to consult with a counsellor,appointments can be made by calling519-661-2100 during hours of operation. Forhours of operation, see the Student Centralsection in this guide.Phone: 519-661-2102grad.uwo.ca/financial_support.htmGraduate bursaries are targetedtowards students registered incertain Category II programs(Non-Funded Education M.Ed.,Engineering Science M.Eng.,Environment and SustainabilityM.E.S., Communication Sciencesand Disorders (M.Cl.Sc), JournalismM.A., Library and InformationScience M.L.I.S., Masters of Nursing(Nurse Practitioner), OccupationalTherapy (M.Sc. (OT)), PhysicalTherapy (M.P.T., M.Cl.Sc), Public AdministrationM.P.A.) The bursaries contribute towards thedifferential between Category I and CategoryII tuition fees for those students demonstratingun-met financial need through an OSAP-typeneeds-assessment.Methods of Paymentwww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/feesrefunds/payment-informationTuition fees can be paid through a varietyof methods. For internet banking, thepayee account name is “The University ofWestern Ontario - Tuition.” Visit the websitefor detailed information and login pagesfor major Canadian banks. Payments bymoney order, cheque or debit are accepted atStudent Central. Please note credit cards arenot accepted.Need Based Awardswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/need-based-awards/; Applicationfor Bursaries available at studentservices.uwo.ca under‘myPresent’.Need based awards are usually funded byindividual donors or corporations. They areawarded based on a combination of financialneed and other criteria set by the donor, suchas academic merit or community involvement.Students who apply for a bursary using theFinancial Assistance Profile are automaticallyconsidered for any need based award for whichthey are eligible. The deadline to apply for aneed based award using the Financial AssistanceProfile is September 30. This profile is usuallyavailable in mid-August.In February, students will be issued a T4Afor need based awards received in the previoustaxation year.OSAPPhone: 519-661-21001-877-672-7411 (for OSAP government office)www.osap.gov.on.caThe Ontario Student Assistance Program(OSAP) provides loans, grants, scholarships, andbursaries to Ontario postsecondary students. Formore detailed loan pick-up information, pleasecheck the Registrar’s website at www.registrar.uwo.caTo apply for OSAP you must fill out anon-line application at: http://osap.gov.on.ca.Government issued photo ID and SIN cardMUST be provided when picking up andprocessing loans. OSAP pick-up is availableSeptember 6 - 16 in the Great Hall. Check yourUWO email in late August or early Septemberfor more details.How do I keep my OSAP loans in goodstanding? Are they Interest Free?Loans remain interest free while you are afull-time student. If you do not require OSAP ina given academic year and you remain a full-timestudent, you need to visit Student Central to fillout a Continuation of Interest Free Status formso the government does not put your loans intorepayment. Downloadable forms are available athttp://osap.gov.on.caPaying FeesSee ‘Tuition’ in this section.Refundable FeesStudents may opt out of some fees such asthe health plan and the faculty donation fees.See Student Donation Fee in this section andUSC Health Plan in the Health and Wellnesssection.RefundsThe amount of tuition refunded decreasesincrementally after the first week of classes.To check out the complete refund rateschedule visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/refundschedulesSenior Citizen BursarySee the Academic Information section in this guide.Student Donation Feewww.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg141.htmlFull-time students in certain facultieshave initiated student donations to augmenttuition and activity fees. The allocation of thesedonations is determined by the appropriatestudent group. The amount of the donationmay vary among faculties. The fee, which isincluded on the statement of account, must bepaid in full. 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Affiliate students should consult with their University College for more specific detailsof paying this fee, contact the Dean’s Office ofyour faculty before September 30 of the currentacademic year. If you still owed tuition by theend of November, your opt out fee would bededucted from your tuition. If not, an emailwould be sent to you telling you to pick up acheque sometime around the end of November.At the end of February, AdvancementServices will issue an official income taxreceipt to students who paid the donationin full. Students can use this receipt to claima credit on their income tax returns. Forfurther information, contact the appropriateDean’s Office or Advancement Services or visityour faculty website (see Important Contactssection in this guide)TaxesPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/tax-receipts/T2202A slipAll T2202As for the years from 2000onwards are available at student.uwo.cafor students to view and print. T2202As for2011 will be available by February 28, 2012.Students will require their student ID numberand Access Code, or UWO email and passwordto access the information.T4A SlipsAll T4As are mailed to the most recentaddress on file with the Office of the Registrarin February for the previous calendar year. Allrecipients of OGS/OGSST, NSERC and SSHRCthat is paid monthly (i.e. Graduate students)can contact Human Resources 519-661-2194for their T4A form. The Office of the Registrardoes NOT issue these. Graduate studentswho receive NSERC, IPS payments or otherscholarships through the School of Graduateand Postdoctoral Studies will receive their T4Aforms by mail.Textbook andTechnology Grantontario.ca/OSAPThe Textbook and Technology Grant helpsstudents pay for textbooks and computercosts. The grant is $150 per academic year forfull-time students qualifying for OSAP whoare attending a provincially funded college orUniversity in Canada.Full-time students receiving OSAP do notneed to apply for the grant. They will receivea grant cheque by mail to the address on theirOSAP application.TuitionPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/Deadlines: Undergraduate StudentsFor September, the deadline for first yearstudents is August 2. The deadline for upperyear students is August 19. The secondinstallment is due January 9. For Summer, theSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012deadline is May 18.Deadlines: Graduate StudentsThe Fall Term tuition deadline is September8. The second installment is due January 6. ForSummer, the deadline is May 7.For all of the above, specific deadlines canbe found at www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/View your account balance and tuitiondeadline at http://student.uwo.ca/ In Finances,click on Detailed Statement of Account. Paymentcan be made through Internet banking throughmajor Canadian banks, or by cheque or moneyorder payable to the University of WesternOntario. If you are arranging payment fromoutside Canada visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/payment-information.Paying with OSAPIf you wish to pay your tuition fees with yourOSAP loan you must apply for OSAP by June30. If your OSAP entitlement is not sufficientto cover your first installment of tuition fees,you are responsible for paying your differenceby the due date. If you pay in two installments(September and January) with your OSAP youwill be charged the $56.00 deferment charge.Note: OSAP loans are issued in 2 installments,60% in September and the remainder in January.Paying Your Tuition and FeesStudents should check their account balanceonline through student.uwo.ca. A hard copy ofyour fee bill will not be mailed. Tuition fees for2011/12 first-year students are due August 2,2011. They are due August 19 for all upper yearstudents. You must check your account balanceonline.If you have made a payment at the bank oronline and it is not showing…Wait two weeks from the time you madeyour payment. If it has been longer than twoweeks, go back to your bank and trace yourfunds. Keep checking student.uwo.ca to seeif your fees are posted.Fee DefermentStudents using OSAP to pay their tuitionfees and who have an assessment that coversthe first installment fully, will be grantedan automatic fee deferral until the loans areavailable in September. The second installmentof tuition will be due in January. Studentsreceiving OSAP funding may wish to payin two installments. Information about feedeferment and the deferment charge will beavailable on the fee bill. Students can avoidthe deferment fee if full tuition is paid bySeptember 30.Avoiding Additional ChargesAvoid late charges by paying the full amountof tuition by the deadline date. Be sure to contactStudent Financial Services if you have anyquestions about fee payment.How to Make a Tuition Fee PaymentPayments for tuition fees can be made viainternet banking through any Canadian bank.Your student number is your account numberfor internet payments. Be sure to pay in advanceof the due date to ensure payment is receivedon time/by the deadline. Students can pay inperson at Student Central located in the WesternStudent Services Building with cheque or debit.Wire transfers for students out of country canbe made. Please visit our Fees area for moreinformation at: www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/paymentinformation.Scholarship PaymentFirst-year scholarships are not confirmeduntil after first-year fees are due. Studentsin scholarship contention should pay thefull amount of their tuition fees or their firstinstallment to avoid late payment charges. Whenthe scholarship is confirmed, it will be appliedto your tuition account by September 30. If thisresults in a credit on your account, a cheque willbe issued at the end of October.Work StudySee the Careers & Employment section in this guide.Sample Undergraduate Budget 2011-12*On Campus Living at Home (London) Living Off CampusTuition & Fees $6,500 $6,500 $6,500Books & Supplies $1,500 $1,500 $1,500Residence & Food $9,200 $0 $0Rent $600/mth $0 $0 $4,800Food $350/mth $0 $1,400 $2,800Utilities/Cable $100/mth $0 $0 Full-time$800Internet/Phone $320 (RezNet) $640 $640Personal $100/mth $800 $800 $800Local Transportation $0 (bus pass included in tuition) $0 (bus pass included in tuition) $0 (bus pass included in tuition)Transportation Home $350 $125 $350Clothing $50/mth $400 $400 $400Entertainment $100/mth $800 $800 $800Laundry $25/mth $200 $0 $200Total $20,070 $12,165 $19,590*All figures are rough estimates and need to be adjusted for the individual student’s particular situation. Based on the 8 month(September – April) academic year.35Fees & Financial aid

Graduate & Professional ProgramsCertificates and Diplomaswww.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg279.htmlAdmission Deadlines for Diploma andCertificate ProgramsThe admission deadlines for diploma andcertificate programs offered by ContinuingStudies at Western will be January 15 orMarch 1. Please visit our website for a list ofprograms and application deadlines.Continuing StudiesPhone: 519-661-3658www.uwo.ca/cstudiesAs the educational bridge between theUniversity and the community, ContinuingStudies at Western offers courses andprograms in professional and personaldevelopment, post-degree diploma andcertificate programs, and summer FrenchImmersion courses in Quebec.Post-Degree Diploma Programs aretypically one full year in length andlink career-specific skills with the moretheoretical knowledge obtained inundergraduate studies. Courses are taughtby professionals in the field, and hands-onwork placements in most of our programsadd valuable experience to your degree.Certificate programs are designed forpractitioners with a minimum of two yearsexperience in a related field and are designedto help practitioners improve their skillsetwhile attaining a recognized Universitycredential.DAT, Dentistrywww.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.aspApplicants to the Dentistry Programmust take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)administered by the Canadian DentalAssociation. Online registration now open forthe November 2011 and February 2012 DAT.GMAT, MBAwww.mba.com/mba/thegmatDates vary so you will need to make anappointment.Graduate and ProfessionalSchool Fairsuccess.uwo.ca/success/index.cfm/calendar/graduate-and-professional-school-fair/Thursday October 27, 2011Western Student Recreation CentreGraduate and Professional Schoolopportunities are very diverse in today’s world.Educational Recruiters will be promotinggraduate and professional school programsavailable at their institution. There will be awide variety of educational programs available.Graduate SchoolSchool of Graduate & PostdoctoralStudies, WesternPhone: 519-661-2102www.grad.uwo.cahttp://grad.uwo.ca/prospective_students/programs.cfmDeadlines: Applicants are urged to consultwith the graduate program(s) of interest at theearliest possible date. Many programs haveclosing dates for acceptance of new studentsthat may be six to seven months earlierthan you might anticipate. Many GraduatePrograms have their own specific admissionand application requirements aside from thegeneral ones. It is very important to review theinformation regarding your program of interest.At Western we offer services and programs thatenhance our graduate students’ experiencesand provide a supportive and stimulatingacademic environment. We offer a perfectblend of structure and flexibility allowing ourgraduate students to develop personally andprofessionally in an enriching and collaborativeenvironment.Graduate Teaching AssistantProgrammingPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 80346www.uwo.ca/tsc/teaching_assistant.htmlThe Teaching Support Centre offers a varietyof programs for new TAs embarking on theirteaching careers. Learn about fair gradingpractices, diversity in the classroom, lecturingand giving students feedback on written work.The TA Training Program provides newinstructors with real-time, hands-on teachingexperience in small group microteachingsessions, the Western Certificate in UniversityTeaching and our graduate course on Theoryand Practice of University Teaching (GS 9500)help doctoral students prepare for faculty careers.International TAs will benefit from the Teachingin the Canadian Classroom course, while theAcademic and Professional Communicationworkshops are open to all graduate studentswho want to develop their presentation andnetworking skills.LSAT, Lawwww.lsac.org/jdSaturday, October 1, 2011Saturday, December 3, 2011Saturday, February 11, 2012Students may write the LSAT at Western orFanshawe College.MCAT, Medicinewww.aamc.org/students/mcat/London Test Center:520 First Street, Bay 1, London, ON N5V 3C6Check website for weekly test dates.Graduate &professional programsSecond-level entry Professional ProgramsProgram Length of Study Minimum Admission Average Website for More Information Deadline o ApplyBusiness Administration 2 years Competitive average is 80% ivey.uwo.ca/HBA January 28, 2012Dentistry 4 years Two best years, at least 80% www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistryaverage each year December 1Education 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 16 years extended timeMedicine 4 years See requirements on website www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/index.php September 15 to create accountOctober 3 deadline to applyCompressed Time-Frame 19 months Minimum 75% on last 10 full course equivalents www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/compressed_BScN/index.html March 1BScN (Nursing) ProgramSocial Work 2 years (program is offered Minimum 70% www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/school-of-social-work February 1both full-time and part-time)Graduate Professional ProgramsJournalism 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/grad/journalism.htm Nov. 1 for first considerationJan. 15 deadline to applyLibrary and Information 1 year 70% average over the last 10 courses www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/grad/lis/mlis.htm Winter Admission Oct. 29Science Apply early, programs fill up quickly Summer Admission Feb. 28Fall Admission Jun. 30Occupational Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘B’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed www.uwo.ca/fhs/ot/programs/msc_ot/ January 6, 2012(High B average would be considered competitive.)application_admission.htmlPhysical Therapy 2 years Minimum ‘A’ average in the 10 full courses most recently completed www.uwo.ca/fhs/pt/programs/mpt/admissions.html January 6, 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 OntarioWestern also offers many other graduate programs in a full range of academic disciplines. Professional graduate programs require completionof a degree. For a complete list of programs visit the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies: www.grad.uwo.ca. For specific programrequirements, please reference the academic calendar.36 36 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

HousingDivision of Housing & Ancillary ServicesRoom 102, Elgin HallBed & BreakfastPhone: 519-661-3476www.stayatwestern.caLocated in Elgin Hall, Western Bed &Breakfast offers convenient and affordablesuite-style accommodation during thesummer months. For more information, or tomake a reservation, please visit our website.Housing OptionsPhone: 519-661-3547www.uwo.ca/hfs/housingFamily Accommodationswww.has.uwo.ca/housing/plattslaneIf you are a Western student looking foraccommodation for your family, then Platt’sLane Estates is for you. Featuring all theamenities for comfortable family living, whilesituated close to the University, your family’sneeds for affordability, convenience, comfortand community can all be met.It’s not easy relocating your family asyou pursue your academic studies, and atPlatt’s Lane, we can help. We’ve designed acommunity of low-rise, walk-up apartmentbuildings and townhouses on a park-likesetting of nearly 20 acres. Your familywill enjoy the proximity to an excellentelementary school and day care facilities, andyou will appreciate that the campus is just ashort walk away.Off-CampusThe majority of Western’s students liveoff campus, and form a vital componentof the London community. London is abeautiful city which offers a wide variety ofaccommodations.For students seeking accommodation inthe City, Western provides an Off-CampusHousing Service. This office maintainslistings of housing available throughout theCity of London, and can be foundeither in our office or at www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampusResidencewww.residenceatwestern.caResidences at The Universityof Western Ontario are some ofthe best in the country. In fact,the Globe and Mail’s studentsatisfaction survey placedWestern’s residences number onefor eight consecutive years.We are very proud of the residencefacilities at Western and have designed ourwebsite to give you all the information youneed about residence accommodation. Ourresidence life programming is geared towardhelping you achieve your academic goalswhile creating an atmosphere of communityand personal growth. We strive to assistyou in attaining valuable leadership andemployability skills by providing countlesspersonal and professional developmentopportunities.Safety and security are extremelyimportant to us; day or night, someone is justa phone call away. The support of residencestaff complements the numerous safetybenefits of on-campus living, and contributesto your best possible residence experience!RezNetPhone: 519-850-2495Email: reznet@uwo.careznet.uwo.caRezNet, or Residence Network, providescampus wide network connectivity andinternet access to all residences at Western.RezNet enhances your learning experienceby providing access to numerous onlineacademic resources. With an over 97%subscription rate, most students find RezNetto be a valuable tool for their academic andweb browsing needs.RESIDENCESAlumni House:The University of Western Ontario1151 Richmond StreetLondon, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7Business Phone: 519-661-3814Delaware Hall:The University of Western Ontario1151 Richmond StreetLondon, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7Business Phone: 519-661-3259Elgin Hall:The University of Western Ontario1151 Richmond StreetLondon, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9Business Phone: 519-661-4268Essex Hall:1200 Western RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 5E3Business Phone: 519-661-4240London Hall:1140 Western RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 0A3Business Phone: 519-661-3377Medway-Sydenham Hall:The University of Western Ontario1151 Richmond StreetLondon, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B9Business Phone: 519-661-3983Perth Hall:1125 Western RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 5K8Business Phone: 519-661-3510Saugeen-Maitland Hall:289 Windermere RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 2J8Business Phone: 519-661-2178Housing39

International ExperienceInternational ExperienceAlumni Westernwww.alumni.uwo.caOur volunteer driven branch and chapternetwork can help you transition from studentto young professional during the summerbreak and after graduation. Branches aroundthe world offer informative and entertainingevents that bring students and alumni of all agestogether for social interaction and professionaldevelopment. Attend an event, get involvedwith a branch in your city.English Conversation Programwww.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ecpPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908Practice your spoken English! ConversationCircles and Groups are offered throughoutthe year to help improve spoken Englishskills, to enhance confidence when speakingconversational English, to increase knowledgeof Canadian culture and to provide theopportunity to meet people from different areasof the University community. This program isopen to members of Western’s internationalcommunity and their spouses or partners.Registration takes place at the beginning of eachacademic term.Events for InternationalStudentswww.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?eventsPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908The International and Exchange StudentCentre has planned many different eventsthroughout the year for all internationalstudents (undergraduate and graduate) andtheir families. Attend one of our trips aroundLondon or to Niagara Falls or Toronto and getto know Canada! Come to one of our manysocial events (such as the Meet Your Peer GuideEvent, Welcome Reception, InternationalStudent Orientation, International PotluckDinners, Hockey Games, etc.) and meet otherinternational and Canadian students! Attend ourdifferent information sessions and workshopsto make the most of your experience here atWestern. For a complete list of events, pleasevisit our website at: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?eventsInternational ExchangeProgramPhone: 519-661–2111 ext. 85196Email: exchange@uwo.cawww.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchangeHave you ever wanted to study in Scotland,Denmark or Finland? How about Australia,France or Hong Kong? These are just someof the possible exchange locations studentscan experience during their time at Western.The International Exchange Program offersyou an extension of in-class learning that willcultivate personal growth. Going on exchangeaffords students the opportunity to apply your40learning in a new academic settingand expand your horizons on manylevels. Western is committed tointernationalization and encouragesall students to become globalcitizens.Important facts about theprogram:• Exchanges are available tomore than 15 countries• Pay your tuition to Western,rather than paying international fees• Bursaries and scholarships are available toqualified applicants• Choose from one term or year-longexchanges• Improve your second-language skills• Courses count towards your degree• Experience another culture first-hand whileadvancing in your studiesInternational Experiences &Opportunities at WesternWestern offers a wide range of differentinternational opportunities to its students,including various overseas volunteering,academic exchange and study abroadexperiences. Students can also volunteer oncampus with Western’s international communityor get involved with one of the global issuesclubs, NGOs or cultural clubs on campus.To see a list of these events or for moreinformation, visit Western’s InternationalExperiences and Opportunities Web Portal athttp://international.uwo.ca/International Peer ConnectionPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908The International Peer Connection (IPC) isa program which connects new internationalstudents with Peer Guides who are currentWestern students, both Canadian andinternational senior and graduate students.The program is also open to spouses/partnersof international students. The Program offersinformation, friendly support, involvementin Western activities and a link to Westernservices and the larger London community. Itwill provide you with meaningful contact withCanadian and international students and willassist you in feeling comfortable in your newenvironment and in making the most out ofyour experience at Western.To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pickup and complete the IPC registration formavailable at the International and ExchangeStudent Centre, Room 2120, WSS or online:www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?peerInternational and ExchangeStudent CentrePhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908www.iesc.uwo.caYear-round programs, information, andindividual assistance with issues coveringa broad range of questions and concerns,are available for International graduate andundergraduate students at Western. Individualassistance with immigration regulations, financial,cultural, career (Canadian work regulations,etc.) and personal issues is provided. Otherservices include: Pre-Arrival Guide, InternationalStudent Handbook, Orientation Service, PeerGuide Program, English Conversation Program,International Exchange Program, Porch LightProgram, Income Tax Clinic, Support for Spouses/Partners of International Students, EmergencyLoan and Bursary Program, social/cultural andinformative events, online assistance (iesc@uwo.ca), and the International and Exchange StudentCentre (comfortable lounge area).International Student HandbookInternational Students, make sure to pick upyour full-length paper copy of the InternationalStudent Handbook when you arrive in Canadaat the International and Exchange StudentCentre (Room 2120, WSS). This copy includesadditional information that you will findhelpful once you arrive. For example, thereis information on where to buy inexpensivefurniture, where to buy food (including foodfrom your home country), details on health care,cultural adjustment, reporting income tax, andimmigration documents (such as Study Permits,Work Permits, and Visas) and a directory ofdifferent resources at Western and in London.Trois-Pistoles French ImmersionSchoolPhone: 519-661-3637www.uwo.ca/cstudies/tpThe University of Western Ontario’s Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School attractsparticipants from all over Canada, the UnitedStates, Latin America, and other parts of theworld, who wish to upgrade their educationor pursue a professional or personal goal. TheTrois-Pistoles French Immersion School offersits clients an experience of a lifetime: a completeimmersion environment, so that they not onlylearn French, but live the language and theculture.UHIP“Eiffle” by Dayna Jablecki onexchange to Leeds University, UKSee the Health and Wellness section in this guide.STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

LeadershipBoard of GovernorsMeetings: The following meetings ofthe BOG are held at 1pm in Room 4155,Stevenson Hall unless otherwise noted. Timesand Dates are subject to change.September 27 (Tuesday)*, 2011November 24, 2011January 26, 2012April 26, 2012June 21, 2012September 25 (Tuesday), 2012November 22, 2012*The Board Retreat is scheduled to take place at London Hall on September 24 and 25.Open portion of the Board meeting will begin there on Tuesday, September 27 at 1pmLeadership and MentorshipProgram (LAMP)Phone: 519-661-3559lamp.uwo.caUniversity Community Centre Room 251The Leadership and Mentorship Programis designed both to help students learnleadership skills, and also to mentor first-yearstudents to be successful in University. LAMPat Western is part of the University’s efforts toprovide first-year students with a strong senseof both academic and peer support. First-yearstudents are guided through their first year ofUniversity life by upper year students in similarfields of academic interest and study. Youwill be connected with a supportive learningcommunity to enhance your academic success.The benefits of LAMP include the opportunityto build relationships and connections withpeople who share your academic and careerinterests, having an experienced student toanswer questions and help you access themany resources on campus, and enjoyingsocial interactions with people who share yourinterests. A program of The Student SuccessCentre.Leadership Education ProgramPhone: 519-661-3559http://www.success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/leadership/leadership-education-program-lep/LEP is a free program providing Westernundergrads with the opportunity to gaina wealth of knowledge that will helpthem become truly effective leaders. LEPis delivered via 14 modules divided intothree tiers. The seven modules of tier one(Individual Leadership) focus on the skillsthe individual needs to be an effective leaderwith topics such as communication, publicspeaking, self management, and campusinvolvement. The seven modules of tiertwo (Group Leadership) focus on the skillsa leader needs to effectively facilitate groupprocesses with topics like team building,facilitation, and conflict management. Tierthree is a service learning placement in anorganization of the student’s choice andis built upon the foundation of the earliertiers while collaborating with teams andmaking an impact in the London community.Successful completion of at least fivemodules from a tier will be recognized witha Letter of Accomplishment in IndividualLeadership (Tier One), Group Leadership(Tier Two), or Community Leadership(Tier Three) signed by the President of TheUniversity of Western Ontario. A program ofThe Student Success Centre.SenateMeetings: The following meetings of theSenate are to be held on Fridays at 1:30pmin Room 1R40 of the Richard Ivey School ofBusiness. Times and Dates are subject tochange.September 23, 2011October 21, 2011November 18, 2011December 9, 2011January 20, 2012February 17, 2012March 23, 2012April 13, 2012May 11, 2012June 8, 2012Society of Off-CampusStudents (SOCS)Phone: 519-661-3559Email: socs@uwo.casocs.uwo.caThe Society of Off-Campus Students providesfirst-year students living off-campus withimportant links to University life at Westernthrough support, mentorship and regular contact.SOCS aids in the transition of off-campus firstyearstudents by facilitating academic, social andpersonal growth in a positive manner. Studentsinterested in signing up for SOCS should checkout the website. For any questions about theOff-Campus Orientation Week activities, orquestions about year-long SOCS programming orhow to apply as an upper-year leader, email us. Aprogram of The Student Success Centre.STEP: Student TransitionalExecutive Programwww.uscstep.caStudent Transitional Executive Program is aseries of seminars presented by communityleaders and Western facultyexperts. Learn moreabout topics such asWomen’s Issues, MentalHealth, Business Ethics,Environmental Issues,Poverty and Homelessnessin the work place, andalso gain valuable skillsand information for futureemployment. A co-curriculartranscript will be issued uponcompletion.Student Electionswww.uwo.ca/univsecStudent elections are an exciting time ofyear. If you think you have some great ideasof how to improve Western, take a chanceand toss your hat in the ring. Nominationforms for both Faculty and USC positions areavailable online at www.usc.uwo.ca/elections/nomination-forms.html.September 2011Monday 19: USC Elections - Nominationsopen - Pick up your application in the USCThursday 29: USC Elections - Nominationsclose at 4pm - All Candidate’s Meeting.October 2011Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13: USCElections - VOTE! www.voteusc.caJanuary 2012Thursday 12: USC Elections - NominationsOpen - Pick up your application in the USCOffice (Room 340 UCC) or at www.voteusc.caSee www.uwo.ca/univsec for deadlines forthe following:Board of Governors and Senate (AcademicConstituencies only). Senate nomination formsare at www.uwo.ca/univsec. BOG nominationforms are available at www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/spres9.pdfFebruary 2012Wednesday 1: USC Elections - CampaignKick-Off!Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15:USC Elections - VOTE! www.voteusc.caUniversity Students’ CouncilSee the Volunteer & Clubs Information section in thisguide.VolunteerSee the Volunteer & Clubs section.LeadershipSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201241

Libraries & Computer access media on campusLibraries &Computer AccessWestern Librarieswww.lib.uwo.caWestern Libraries features eight locations across campus that provideaccess to: physical collections, individual and group study space, printingand photocopying facilities, Sun Ray terminals, PCs and wireless access foronline use of library resources.The Western Libraries website (www.lib.uwo.ca) provides an easy wayto search and discover Western Libraries’ expansive online collections. Inperson or online you will also find friendly, helpful staff available who areexperienced assisting students with all kinds of information needs.Hours of Operation:Individual Western Libraries locations are posted on the library websiteTaylor Library (Engineering, Science, Health Sciences and SchulichSchool of Medicine & Dentistry) and Weldon Library (Arts &Humanities, Information and Media Studies and Social Science) are thelargest libraries on campus and through the school year are typically openbetween 8:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and offer weekend hours(usually between 10am-11pm). Through the exam period Taylor is openuntil 2am, and Weldon is open 24 hours.Professional libraries on campus include the C.B. “Bud” JohnstonLibrary (Business), Education Library, John & Dosta Bitove FamilyLaw Library and Music Library. Hours vary for each location but mostare open between 9am-10pm, Monday to Friday and offer some weekendhours.Western Libraries provides map and data support through the Map &Data Centre, located in the Social Science Centre, room 1051. WesternLibraries is also home to the Archives and Research Collections Centre.The ARCC provides access to archival and special collections materials ona variety of topics of interest to researchers.Email Activationhttps://idm.uwo.ca/uwo/activate/activateAccountController.jspTo activate your email account, go to the website above and enter your4-digit Access Code (formerly PIN) and 9-digit student number into theform that will appear.General Student Computing LabsThese labs are for general University instructional use. When the labsare not reserved for classes, they may be used by any Western student ona drop-in basis.Locations:• HSB13, HSB14 & HSB16 – Health Sciences Building, rooms 13, 14,and 16• NCB 105 – North Campus Building, room 105• NSC 110 – Natural Sciences Centre, room 110• SH 1310 – Somerville House, room 1310 (lower level)• SSC 1000, 1012 1032 – Social Science CentreWebCT OWLwebct.uwo.caWebCT OWL is an academic website where you can check yourgrades, see an online copy of your courses syllabus, or lecture slides,and is used by some professors as a tool for distributing courseassignments. After logging in with your Western username andpassword, your home page will display all your registered courses.Western WirelessAccess to Western Wireless is only available to students, faculty, staffand visitors of the University who have a valid WEI - Western ElectronicIdentity. Faculty, staff and students can find more information abouttheir electronic identity on the Personal Computer Account FAQ page atwireless.uwo.caMedia on Campus94.9 CHRW - Radio Western, USCRequest Line: 519-661-3600 | Office: 519-661-3601 | www.chrwradio.comStudents host music shows, call live Mustang football, hockey andbasketball games, develop spoken word shows, interview newsmakers, recordbands, and more! 94.9 CHRW won the Canadian Music Industry CampusRadio Station Award in 1995 and 2001 and the 2000 Fred Sgambati Awardfor University Sports Coverage - the only campus station to do so. Follow aproud tradition of student radio. Check the website to get involved, look usup on facebook.com/chrwradio or drop by Room 250 in the UCC.distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contesthttps://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PhotoContestThe distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest is open to all Western students,faculty, and staff. Submission is by online entry and cash prizes are awarded towinners.Facebook, Westernwww.facebook.comFollow Western’s latest news and updates on our Facebook page. Do asearch for The University of Western Ontario and become a fan, find friends,and become part of the community. Also see Facebook in the Student Centralsection of this guide.Flickrflickr.com/groups/westernShare your photos with our Flickr photo group, where you’ll find morethen 5,000 images of Western. Each week, we feature one of the photos atwww.uwo.ca.The Gazette, USCPhone: 519-661-3580 | www.westerngazette.caThe Gazette is the only daily student newspaper in Canada and is publishedTuesday through Friday, serving about 32,000 students at Western each day.It reports news and promotes debate on issues relating to Western and theLondon community. Get involved by writing for news, arts & life or sports. Getcreative by contributing to photography, video, graphics, or web design anddevelopment. The Gazette recruits year round and no experience is required.All the training is provided by student editors. To get started, visit room 263 inthe UCC or visit www.westerngazette.ca/contributions to learn more. Emaileditor@westerngazette.ca for more information about getting involved.Twitter, Westernwww.twitter.comYou can receive important dates and other informationfrom Student Services on Twitter by following @UWOSCentral.Receive up to the minute news about Western by following@westernu and you can follow the USC at @western_usc.Western News, DNS & Alumni GazetteThe Department of Communications and Public Affairs publishes a widerange of award-winning publications. Western News is the University’s weeklynewspaper of record, delivering accurate news and topical commentary to 50on-campus boxes. The DNS (Daily News Service) presents campus news asit happens on Western’s homepage at www.uwo.ca. And the Alumni Gazettefeatures excellent writing and photography. Online at http://communications.uwo.ca/alumni or in campus racks.You Tubeyoutube.com/user/WesternUniversityWestern’s You Tube channel features hundreds of unique videoshighlighting the Western Experience. Watch news clips, Mustang Athleticsgames, research vignettes, Convocation Addresses, and more.For other web 2.0 information, visit communications.uwo.ca/web2-042 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

ParkingPhone: 519-661-3973www.uwo.ca/parkingRoom 4150, Support Services BuildingOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to4:30pmParking Office is closed Saturday, Sunday andstatutory holidays.Accessible Parkingwww.uwo.ca/parking/accessible.htmlThe University of Western Ontario supportsthe physically challenged. Members of theUniversity Community with long term ortemporary physical disabilities may applyfor access to all areas designated with therecognized international symbol. Disabledpermit parkers are also granted access to allmetered areas on campus.Graduate Student ParkingPermitIf you are a student registered in aGraduate program (master’s, doctoral, orother authorized Graduate degree) and wishto park your vehicle on campus, you willneed to purchase a permit and display it inyour window. Graduate Students at Westernare eligible to obtain a parking permit for thePerimeter (grey) lots.All permits are issued for a period of (up totwelve) months (September 1 to 31 August)and are issued on a Non-Reserved basis —meaning spaces are available on a first comefirst served basis.Parking at Affiliated UniversityCollegesBresciabrescia.uwo.caAnnual Permit: $360.00Daily Permit: $5.00Replacement Annual Permit (lost or stolen): $30.00Huronhttp://huronuc.ca/students/financial_matters/Parking/Parking permits are available upon request.Visit our website for the parking permitapplication.Kingswww.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/campus-services/parking-services/Undergraduate Parking Lots• Althouse• Medway• Huron Flats• Springett West GateAlthough green coded lots are all aboutthe same distance from the campus core,some are perceived to be “closer” and willfill more quickly, according to predictablecycles:Medway fills to capacity by about 10:30am.Usage drops off quickly at 2pm.Huron Flats and Althouse lots do not fill tocapacity.If you arrive on campus before 8:30, typicallyyou may still get a space at Medway. If you arrivemid-morning or later, go directly to HuronFlats or Althouse. Please do not sit and waitlonger than a few minutes for a space to openup. There is adequate space elsewhere, and itis much better use of your valuable time to godirectly there. If you have questions or needdirections to available lots, ask at the WelcomeCentre.During the summer months (May-August),undergraduate (green) permit holders haveaccess to all green zone lots as well as thefollowing grey zone lots; South Valley, Springett,Elborn and Visual Arts.How do I Reserve anUndergraduate Parking Permit forthe Academic Year?InternetThe most convenient way to obtain yourparking permit is to use our internet form:www.uwo.ca/parking/application_prereq.html. Follow the instructions on the application.This section is secured and therefore payment isrequired in order to guarantee your permit.In PersonThe parking office will gladly process yourapplication in person. We are located in Room4150, Support Services Building. Be preparedfor long line-ups during Orientation Week.Please Note:Permits requested during the spring/summer months for the academic year (1September - 30 August) will be processedduring the summer and will be availablefor you to pickup in Room 4150, SupportServices Building after July 15.Parking space at the University islimited. All arrangements are made ona first-come, first-served basis and weregret that not all requests can always beaccommodated.Undergraduate Student ParkingPermitVisit www.uwo.ca/parking for more details.Visitor Parking OptionsPublic parking is available at easily accessiblepoints around campus. Visitors and invitedguests should be directed to one of ouravailable visitor facilities, visitor attendedlots, meters, or pay and display meteredareas.The University is a large, activeand complex place. Parking location,availability and function may be obtainedat the Information Centers located at theRichmond and Western Road entrances tocampus. Information kiosks are attendedby student staff (Monday to Friday, 8am -4pm) who are equipped with campus mapsand are happy to assist visitors to reachtheir destinations. All parking on campusis restricted to lots/spaces that have beenmarked and/or signed for such purpose. TheUniversity campus is private property andparking is prohibited in any location wherenot specifically authorized.There is a charge to park in all of theselots, unless otherwise indicated:Alumni Hall/Thompson Arena —Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreWeldon Lot — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreKent Drive — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreAlthouse Lot (north entrance) —-Automated Entry• Located on the southern perimeter ofcampus.Medical Science Lot — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreMeter Parking — No maximum• Located at various buildings in thecampus core• Meter rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm• ($3.00/hr): Saturdays until noon• Exact Change RequiredPay & Display Multi space meterparking — No maximum• Located at Labatt Health ScienceBuilding, Talbot, North Campus/Visual Arts Building and Westminster.Rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):Monday to Sunday; 24/hrs/day; 7days/week• Exact Change OR Credit Cards (Visa,Mastercard, American Express)available.ParkingSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201243

Safety & SecuritySafety & SecurityBlue Emergency PhonesWhat is a Blue Emergency Phone?One method for contacting the UniversityPolice is through the Code Blue EmergencyPhones. These are emergency phones, whichprovide direct two-way communications tothe Police Communications Operators inthe Communications Centre. There are 21Emergency Phones located strategically ongrounds throughout the campus.The Code Blue Emergency Phones are simpleto operate. Pressing the emergency button ona Blue Phone will connect directly to CampusPolice Communications Operator. The PoliceCommunications Operators are located at 601Dundas Street for this region. Campus PoliceCommunications. Operator is at the CampusPolice SLB location, on campus. For locations,refer to the campus map.When to use an Emergency Blue PhoneThe Code Blue Emergency Phones havebeen installed for safety. All campus users;including students, faculty, staff and the publicare encouraged to activate the phones if theyencounter any situation that makes themuncomfortable. The Code Blue EmergencyPhones are for your convenience and shouldbe used: if a crime is in progress or witnessed;if emergency assistance is needed; if you arebeing harassed or feel threatened; if you areill or require medical attention; if you requireassistance or directions.Campus Community PoliceServicePhone: 519-661-3300 (non-emergencies or inquiries)Emergency: 911www.uwo.ca/policeThe Campus Police Service is involved inactivities that include Patrols, Response, CrimePrevention, Emergency Management and FireSafety. Special Constables have the Police Officerpowers necessary to deal with most issues foundon campus. Other associated services in supportof campus safety include the Student EmergencyResponse Team, Volunteer Foot Patrollers,Occupational Health and Safety, Equity Services,Housing and more.Campus Community Police Service is an accreditedcampus law enforcement agency.Code of Student Conductwww.uwo.ca/univsec/board/code.pdfWestern, as one of the top universities inCanada, has established high academic andbehavioural standards and any compromise ofthese standards can be detrimental to both theindividual and the University. The Code ofStudent Conduct at Western covers both on andoff campus conduct and can be used whenbehaviour is excessive, frightening or causes apersonal safety concern.Discipline ranges from a warning to expulsion.The main purpose of such discipline is toaddress negative behaviour,promote a safe andharmonious environmentand to return students tothe focus of their studies.For further information,you may wish to reviewthe Code of StudentConduct, behaviouralexpectations, and thesanctions for misconductthat are specified in theCode of Student Conduct atwww.uwo.ca/univsec/board/code.pdfCollection of PersonalInformationwww.westerncalendar.uwo.caThe University of Western Ontario collectspersonal information under the authority ofthe University of Western Ontario Act, 1982, asamended. The information is related directly toand needed by the University for the purposes ofrecruitment, admission, registration, progression,graduation, administration, and other activitiesrelated to its programs.The information is used to administerand operate academic, athletic, recreational,student development, student employment,financial aid, and other University programsand activities, including residence operationsand alumni and development activities andprograms. For example, personal informationwill be used to determine academic status,record academic achievement, produce classlists, issue student cards, process transcriptrequests, maintain tuition accounts, issue taxreceipts, notify students of important issuesand updates, determine eligibility for studentawards, scholarships and financial support,and administer financial aid and governmentfinancial assistance programs.It is the policy of the University to considerthe following information about current andformer students to be publicly available and toprovide it to third parties upon request: student’sfull name; Faculty(ies)/Schools in which studentis/was enrolled, with major field of study;degree(s) awarded by Western and date(s)conferred; and academic or other Universityhonors or distinctions. At any time an individualmay request that this information cease to bemade publicly available by contacting the Officeof the Registrar, in writing.Personal information may be used forstatistical and research purposes by theUniversity, other post-secondary educationalinstitutions, researchers, and the provincial andfederal government. The University disclosesspecific and limited personal informationto recognized student organizations for thepurposes of administering their programsincluding membership administration, healthplan, elections, and issuing of bus passes.Personal information of students enrolled in anAffiliated University College is shared with theAffiliated University College.Select information may be shared with thirdparties, including: award donors; governmentfunding agencies to process financial assistanceapplications; financial institutions to confirmstudent enrollment; independent studentloan administration companies to processstudent loan documents; collection agenciesfor outstanding accounts; municipalities fordebts owed by students; and contracted serviceproviders acting on behalf of the University.Credit card information is transmitted to anindependent processing company in order toprocess payments. Personal information maybe disclosed to third parties in the course of aninvestigation of misconduct. Information relatingto misconduct and/or falsified documents maybe shared with other educational institutions.If you have any questions about theUniversity’s collection, use, or disclosure of yourpersonal information, please contact the StudentCentral Team Leader, Student Central, WesternStudent Services Building, The University ofWestern Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, tel:519-661-2111, ext. 84863.Emergency Contactson CampusCampus Emergencies....................................911Ambulance ....................................................911Fire ................................................................911Hazardous Materials Emergencies ...............911Campus PoliceNon-Emergency... 519-661-3300 or ext. 83300Facilities ManagementService Centre....... 519-661-3304 or ext. 83304Western Foot PatrolPhone: 519-661-3650www.uwo.ca/footpatrolWhy walk alone at night? Western FootPatrol will walk you to your destination! Avolunteer co-ed team will walk you to or fromany location on the main or affiliate collegecampuses along with many off campus locations.The service is free and available to all studentsand staff at Western. Call 519-661-3650.Foot Patrol also conducts Blue EmergencyPhone and lighting audits, patrols campus,reporting suspicious activities, and operates the44 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Work Safe program with Campus Police.Hours of Operation:October - AprilSunday - Thursday 6pm-1am;Friday & Saturday 6pm-midnightSeptember, December & April Exam Periods,Long Holiday WeekendsSunday - Thursday: 9pm-1amFriday - Saturday: 9pm-midnightAny changes to these hours will be detailedon our voice mail message at519-661-3650 and our main web page atwww.uwo.ca/footpatrol; UCC room 57Get Involved!Foot Patrol is a volunteer driven service,with approximately 250 volunteers eachyear. It is a great way to get involved, meetnew people, gain references for grad schoolsor work; get to know campus and have fun!Visit our web site, email or visit us in UCC57 for more information.London Police ServicesSee the Important Contacts section in this guide.Lost and FoundPhone: 519-661-3300www.uwo.ca/police/lostandfound.htmCampus Police operates a Lost and Found.Various items are left around campus bystudents, faculty, staff and visitors and are oftenturned in to Campus Police. Items in Lost andFound remain at the Police Office for 60 days,after which the Campus Police may disposeof items by selling these at a public sale. Theproceeds of the sale are deposited into theCampus Police Bike Fund and are used insupport of the community. Clothing and otheritems not suitable for sale are either donated tocharity or discarded. Textbooks are forwarded tothe Used Book Store or Western Foot Patrol as adonation.If you have lost or found property, please visitCampus Police. For more information, contactus at 519 661-3300.Any lost keys can be retrieved at the KeysOffice in Room 2380 of the Support ServicesBuilding. Your UWO Photo ID Card is required.Students can also visit the InfoSource in theUCC to collect lost items. You can check for loststudent cards at Student Central in the WesternStudent Services building.Privacy Policywww.uwo.ca/privacyWestern’s Approach to Information andProtection of PrivacyWith the extension of the Freedom ofInformation and Protection of Privacy Act(FIPPA) to Ontario universities in June 2006,records under Western’s custody or control arenow subject to this provincial legislation. Thetwo key principles that underlie the Act —public access to information and protection ofpersonal privacy — are principles that Westernhad taken seriously for many years prior to theapplication of FIPPA.In 1996 the Board of Governors approvedThe University of Western Ontario Guidelineson Access to Information and Protectionof Privacy. The principles upon which theGuidelines are based include the following: asa general rule, with the exception of personalinformation, information contained in Universityrecords should be available to members of theUniversity community and to members of thepublic more generally; exemptions from thegeneral principle favouring access should be aslimited and specific as possible; and collection,retention, use, and disclosure of personalinformation contained in University recordsshould be regulated in a manner that will protectthe privacy of individuals who are the subject ofsuch information.Currently, Western endeavours to provideboth the University community and the publicwith broad access to its records. It continues itsefforts to protect the personal information ofall individuals who come into contact with theUniversity, be they students, alumni, faculty,staff, or members of the general public. Thegoal has been to ensure that all information isdealt with appropriately, whether in accordancewith University policies or legislation. Thelatter includes, for example, requirementslaid out in the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and in the federalPersonal Information Protection and ElectronicDocuments Act (PIPEDA), to the extent that thelatter Act is applicable to the University.Western has established an Informationand Privacy Office located in the UniversitySecretariat and appointed an Information andPrivacy Coordinator. This Office is responsiblefor the day-to-day administration of FIPPA andother related legislation. An Advisory Committeehas been formed to assist the Coordinator withthe task of implementation. Members of theCommittee are: Director of the Information andPrivacy Office; University Secretary; UniversityArchivist; University Legal Counsel; Director ofInternal Audit; Student Central Team Leader,Office of the Registrar; Legal Manager; ResearchDevelopment Services and Director; InformationTechnology Services.SERT: StudentEmergency ResponseTeam, USCPhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84824www.sert.uwo.caGeneral Inquiries: shs-ert@uwo.caFirst Aid Courses: sert-firstaid@uwo.caRoom 28, UCC (Inside Student Health Services)SERT is much more than a Universityclub. We are a team of unique individualsfrom every faculty on campus. Though ourgoals and backgrounds are diverse, we are allconnected by our desire to help other people.It is because of this and the large amount oftime that the team spends together throughtraining and social events, that every newmember quickly becomes an integral part ofour closely-knit group. Becoming a memberof SERT will challenge you to think critically,apply your first aid training and work as part ofa team. These experiences will ingrain in youthe leadership skills and the confidence to excelin all areas of life. Above all, this team is a greatopportunity to assist those in need.Time CommitmentEach SERT member is responsible forvolunteering one on-call shift per week. Theseshifts run during the day from 8:20am to6:20pm and overnight from 6:20pm to 8:20am.Sleeping accommodations are provided forovernight shifts. Every SERT member is alsorequired to attend monthly trainings which areapproximately 5 hours in duration. While on-calla SERT member can do regular daily activities(e.g. homework, work out at Campus Rec, watcha movie at Western Film) and therefore will havetime to complete assignments and school workwhile on-call.The Application ProcessSERT accepts applications in September ofeach academic year. There are six stages to theapplication process as outlined on our website.In order to apply to SERT you must have aminimum requirement of Standard First Aid andBasic Rescuer CPR, or its equivalent according tothe Workers’ Compensation Board.Applications are due early in September,immediately after Orientation Week. Please visitour website for application deadlines.First Aid TrainingSERT offers courses in Standard FirstAid with basic rescuer certification and recertification.If you would like to sign up fora course covering CPR and contingencies fornumerous emergency situations, please visitwww.sert.uwo.ca/courses/courses.php.Western’s Disaster PlanFor more information about Western’sDisaster plan, visit the Campus Police websiteat www.uwo.ca/police and look under‘community safety links.’Safety & SecuritySTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201245

Services to help you succeedServices to Help You SucceedAcademic CounsellingSee Program & Academic Counselling in the AcademicInformation section in this guide.Ally WesternEmail: ally.western@ucs-uwo.orgwww.usc.uwo.ca/allywesternThe University Students’ Council runsan Ally Program that educates studentsabout gender and sexual diversity. To be an“Ally” means to be considerate of others,avoid negative stereotyping, use positivelanguage, and to support and understand theLGBTTQ2 community.Backpack 2 BriefcaseSee the Careers & Employment section in this guide.The Chaplains @ WesternPhone: 519-661-2111 x85929www.uwo.ca/chaplainPresently, there are five chaplains appointedto the University of Western Ontario fromvarious Christian Traditions within theassociation. We are also able to provideimmediate contacts for Muslim, and Jewishstudents. For those students who are not apart of any of these traditions, we work toprovide them with access to spiritual leaders andresources within their own tradition.Equity and Human RightsServicesPhone: 519-661-3334Email: equity@uwo.ca; www.uwo.ca/equityRooms 330-335, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health SciencesBuildingWestern’s CommitmentThe University of Western Ontario affirmsthat every member of its community has theright to study and work in an environment freefrom discrimination and harassment.Discrimination and HarassmentEquity & Human Rights Services implementsthe University’s policies on discrimination andharassment. We offer:• mediation and resolution of complaints• seminars and workshops• resources about equity & human rightsissuesHours of Operation:8:30am to 4:30pm(evenings and weekends by appointment)Food Support Service, USCwww.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50The USC Food Support Service is acompletely anonymous food hamperdistribution system. Food hampers can berequested through email and collected 24 hoursa day.To obtain a food hamper, students can emailusc.food.support@uwo.ca with a request. Noidentification or other information is required.Any special requests (such as baby food or dairyfree items) can be made at this time.The student will receive an email fromthe USC Food Support Service coordinatorswithin 48 hours with the location andcombination of a locker within the UCC (ifspecial requests are made, it may take up to aweek to prepare a special hamper). Studentsmay also obtain hampers in person at theUniversity Student’s Council office (UCCRoom 340) during business hours.Indigenous ServicesPhone: 519-661-4095 or 1-888-661-4095Email: is.staff@uwo.cawww.indigenous.uwo.caIndigenous Services (IS) offers culturallyrespectful services and programs which aredesigned to recruit, retain and graduateFirst Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. TheLearning Resource Centre (LRC) providesan environment of holistic support forIndigenous students atWestern. IS staff provideassistance through drop-inservices and counselling byappointment. Specializedresources focusing onIndigenous issues in areasconcerning academic,cultural and social needsare available; includingcareer and employmentopportunities and training/workshops. The LRC alsooffers study space, quietareas, gathering space, acomputer lab, printingservices, and kitchenfacilities; with 24 houraccess for registeredstudents.“Lake Wanaka” by TeodoraKolundzic on Exchange toUniversity of Otago, New ZealandInternational and ExchangeStudent CentrePhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908Email: iesc@uwo.ca; Web: www.iesc.uwo.caRoom 2120, WSS;International Exchange Program, 519-661-2111 ext.85196Email: exchange@uwo.ca; Web: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchangeSee the International Experience section in this guide.Learning Skills ServicesPhone: 519-661-2183learning@uwo.cawww.sdc.uwo.ca/learningWhether you’re an undergraduate,graduate, or professional school student,Western’s Learning Skills counsellors can helpyou achieve academic success.• Learn new strategies in the LearningHelp Centre• Consult with a learning specialist• Attend presentations on key learningtopics• Receive helpful tips by email every twoweeks• Use our online help for informationon: Key Academic Skills; ImprovingYour Test Performance; Memory andThinking Skills; Exams: Preparingfor and Writing; Time ManagementStrategies• Print Fall and Winter term calendarsand a weekly planner from our websiteto help organize your timeLGBTQ2 SupportPhone: 591-661-3031www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?lgbtPsychological Services has severalcounsellors with expertise in the provisionof services to LGBTQ2 students. We haveexperience in assisting students with comingout issues, family matters, isolation, dealingwith queer phobia on campus, and manyother concerns. We actively maintain linkswith Western’s Pride Network and stayinformed regarding additional servicesand events of relevance to the LGBTQ2community on campus.London Crisis CentresSee Crisis Appointments and Response to TraumaticEvents in the Important Contacts section in this guide.Mature AdvisingPhone: 519-661-3559success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-studentsDonna Moore, the Mature Student Advisor,Lauren Starr, Academic Counsellor, andRosemary Lewis, Administrative Assistant can befound in The Student Success Centre: Careers,Leadership and Experience. Donna and Laurencan help you with all aspects of becoming aSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

student—admissions, programs, services, etc.Enrolled at Western? Donna and Lauren helppart-time students choose courses and programdirections. Rosemary has been helpingstudents at Western for many years, and is agreat resource!OmbudspersonPhone: 519-661-3573www.uwo.ca/ombudsRoom 3100B WSSEmail: ombuds@uwo.caThe Office of the Ombudspersonacts a liaison between the Universityand its students. The Ombudsperson isa confidential, free and impartial officedesigned for dealing with academic and nonacademicconcerns such as unfair grading,appealing accusations of academic dishonesty,as well as University recommendedwithdrawals and readmissions. Check outtheir website and FAQ section to see if theOmbudsperson can help with any problemsyou may encounter during the course of yourdegree.Peer MentorsPhone: 519-661-3559www.lamp.uwo.caA program of The Student Success Centre,the Leadership and Mentorship Program(LAMP) at Western is part of the University’sefforts to provide first-year students with astrong sense of both academic and communitysupport. First-year students are guided throughtheir transitional first year to Universitylife by upper-year students in similar fieldsof academic interest and study. You willbe connected with a supportive learningcommunity to enhance your academic success.The benefits of the LAMP include theopportunity to build relationships andconnections with people who share youracademic and career interests, having anexperienced student to answer questions andhelp you access the many resources on campus,and enjoying social interactions with peoplewho share your interests.The transition to University can bechallenging, but with the right motivation andencouragement, this transition is made easier. Ifyou’re an inspired student looking not only toaccomplish academic excellence, but also havea great time, then LAMP is the program for you.Psychological ServicesSee Health and Wellness section.SAGEA Community for mature studentsEmail: sage@uwo.casuccess.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-students/sage/SAGE offers you an opportunity to connectwith other mature students on campus. We’llhost regular social events and sessions on topicsof interest to mature students. Email: sage@uwo.ca to be added to our mailing list.Services for Studentswith DisabilitiesPhone: 519-661-2147Email: ssd@uwo.cawww.sdc.uwo.ca/ssdServices for Students with Disabilities playsan integral role in Western’s efforts to ensurethat its courses, services, and environment areaccessible for students who have disabilities.These disabilities include, but are not limitedto, vision, hearing and mobility impairments,learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronicpain, and attention deficit disorders.Student CentralSee the Student Central section in this guide.Student Development CentrePhone: 519-661-3031 (main)519-661-2147 (SSD)www.sdc.uwo.caWSSB, 2nd Floor: Indigenous Services ResourceCentre, Volunteers In Progress; 4th Floor:Psychological Services, Learning Skills Services,The Writing Support Centre, Services for Studentswith Disabilities.Western’s Student Development Centreis dedicated to the provision of professionaland accessible services that help studentsachieve their personal, academic, andprofessional goals in a confidentialand caring environment. The StudentDevelopment Centre offers a variety ofacademic and personal services to meetthe needs of Western’s undergraduate andgraduate students. Our services are freefor current students & recent grads, andare administered by highly trained andexperienced professionals who know whatcampus life is all about. Visiting scholars,post-doctoral researchers and families offaculty members can also access some of ourservices. Explore the Website, drop into theCentre, or give us a call to find out how wecan help you.Monday to Friday8:30am - 4:30pm (Fall & Winter terms)Monday to Friday8:30am - 4pm (Intersession/Summer terms)“The Great Wall” by JelenaAcimovic on exchange toNanjing University, ChinaThe Student Success CentrePhone: 519-661-3559success.uwo.caThe Student Success Centre is here to helpwith each step of your journey to a successfulfuture. We understand that by coming toWestern you have chosen to invest your time,money and energy to set yourself up for thebest possible outcomes. There are a numberof transitions to be navigated on the pathto success, and we are here to support you.This means finding opportunities that buildyour skills, knowledge and experience for ameaningful and fulfilling life. We offer a numberof services regarding career development,experiential learning, first year programs,leadership, scholar’s programs and maturestudents programs.Women’s Issues NetworkPhone: 519-661-2111 Ext. 82625http://winuwo.caThe Women’s Issues Network is aUSC service dedicated to recognizing,representing, and rectifying genderinequalities affecting UWO students. WINis committed to providing a space free fromracism, sexism, and homophobia as well asproviding an educational resource centre onwoman’s and gender issues.Writing Support CentrePhone: 519-661-3031www.sdc.uwo.ca/writingRealize your potential as a writer. TheWSC offers free comprehensive writingsupport to the entire Western Community:• One-on-one writing consultations• Weekly writing workshops• Drop-in Writing Centre (Weldon)• Summer Academic Writing Clinic• On-line writing help• GradWrite: writing support tailored tomeet grad students’ needs• Grad Lab: resource centre for gradstudents• Peer Tutoring Program: volunteeringopportunities for developed writers• Thesis / Dissertation Support GroupServices to help you succeedSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201247

Shops & Services on CampusShops & ServicesATMsIn the University Community Centre (UCC)there are ATMs for: Bank of Montreal (basement,near InPrint); CIBC (basement, beside TimHortons); Scotiabank (basement, near InPrint) andTD bank (main floor, beside Williams Coffee Pub).Book Store at WesternPhone: 519-661-3520www.bookstore.uwo.caLower Level UCCServing the University of Western Ontario since1916, The Book Store at Western is owned byThe University of Western Ontario and supportsits academic mission. Primarily an educationalresource for students and faculty, The Book Storeprovides course materials for all University coursesin-store and online. The Book Store is the officialsource of Western clothing, giftware and product.In partnerships with campus and communitygroups, The Book Store contributes to Western’sschool spirit and culture. The Book Store is servicedriven and revenues support student services,facilities, and programming.Q: How will I know which textbooks to buy?A: The Book Store at Western provides two onlineoptions so that you can access your textbook listbefore classes start:1. Personal textbooks list at studentservices.uwo.ca. Have your student number and AccessCode (PIN) ready.2. Textbook search by campus, term & coursecode at www.bookstore.uwo.ca/eSolution/course.phpIf your list is not complete, check back often. Astextbook orders are processed, updates are postedon The Book Store’s web site daily.Q: How much should I budget for buyingtextbooks?A: The amount to budget for textbooks will dependon the number of courses you are taking, yourprofessors’ requirements, your major and otherfactors. Because students typically buy schoolsupplies like paper, notebooks, study guides, pens,dictionaries and more at the same time, it’s helpfulto budget those expenses together. According to theNational Association of College Stores, the averagefull-time student spends $750 to $900 per schoolyear for course materials and supplies. Your actualpurchases may vary.Book Store Textbook Buybackwww.bookstore.uwo.ca/buyback.htmlDuring the months of May through to August,along with a couple of weeks immediately followingDecember and April exams, The Book Store willbuy back any old textbooks you might have lyingaround. Buyback prices are based on demand,however prices usually range from 30%-50% of theoriginal retail value.Books PlusPhone: 519-661-4091www.bookstore.uwo.ca1153 Western RoadFor full-service printing, Education textbooks,best-sellers, Western clothing and more, Books Plusis open seven days a week for your convenience.Hours of Operation (Winter):Monday-Thursday: 8am to 8pmFriday: 9am to 6pm; Sat: 9am to 5pmSunday: 12 noon to 5pm; Closed UniversityHolidays. Hours are subject to change.Booster JuiceMain Level, UCC, beside InfoSourceHere you will be able to order healthy, naturaland delicious juice drinks and smoothies!Bus PassSee the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.Campus Computer StorePhone: 519-661-3520www.computerstore.uwo.caRoom 36B UCC (lower level)Owned and operated by The University, theCampus Computer Store offers students at Westerneducational pricing on laptops and up to 70%discount off selected software. Providing a variety ofproducts that meet or exceed campus standards, thestaff has access to authorized repair services, helpdesks, and national service providers’ support tohelp you with your computer problems.Campus RecreationSee the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.Child CareSee the UCC Flexible Child Care in this section.Chiropractic ClinicPhone: 519-661-4006www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Chiropractic_Clinic/UCC 49 (lower level)Hours of Operation (Winter):Mon., Tues.,Thurs.: 8:30am to 7pmWednesday: 8:30am to 9pmFriday: 8:30am to 3pmExam Shuttle ServiceSee the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.Foot PatrolSee the Safety & Security section in this guide.Forest City Image CenterPhone: 519-661-3623Email: campus@imagespin.comwww.cameracanada.com/imagespin/home.aspRoom 75 UCC (lower level)Fowler Kennedy SportMedicine ClinicPhone: 519-661-3011www.fowlerkennedy.com3M CentreThe Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinictreats patients of all ages from the elite athlete tothe recreational enthusiast who seeks good healthand fitness.Graphic ServicesPhone: 519-661-4014www.graphicservices.uwo.caFor all of your printing needs, visit us at oneof our three campus locations.Graphic Services Building519-661-3980Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pmClosed Saturday, Sunday and UniversityHolidaysIvey Business School, Room 1G23519-661-2149Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pmClosed Saturday, Sunday and UniversityHolidaysUWO Books Plus, 1153 Western Road519-661-4091Monday to Thursday 9am - 7pmFriday and Saturday 8am - 5pmClosed Sunday and University HolidaysGrocery CheckOut, USCLower Level UCC, beside LifeTouch photo and InPrintGrocery CheckOut offers deli meats, cheese,fresh produce and much more at comparablepricing to Sobeys, Loblaws and Metro!Hair MastersPhone: 519-661-3798www.usc.uwo.ca/uccmall/Hairmasters/default.htmRoom 5 UCC, (lower level)Hours of Operation:September to May:Monday-Thursday: 9am to 8pm;Friday: 9am to 6pmSaturday: 11am to 4pmInfoSource, USCPhone: 519-661-3722www.usc.uwo.ca/infosourceMain Level UCCHours of Operation:Monday- Thursday: 9am to 9pm;Friday: 9am-5pmSaturday-Sunday: ClosedLocated at the heart of the UniversityCommunity Centre, InfoSource is your onestopshop for information on:Student Health Plan, to pick up/or replace yourUSC/LTC Bus Pass, purchase LTC tickets andGreyhound tickets, purchasing lockers in UCC,as well as Special Event tickets.48 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

InPrint, USCPhone: 519-661-3578www.usc.uwo.ca/inprint/contact.htmlEmail: inprint@uwo.caRoom 78 UCC (lower level)Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 5pmISIC CardThe ISIC card is the only internationallyrecognized proof of full-time studentstatus providing worldwide, photo identitydocumentation for student travellers. It allowscardholders to plug into a worldwide network ofdiscounts, services and other benefits includingsavings on VIA Rail, Greyhound Canada andTravel CUTS/ Voyages Campus’ Student ClassAirfares. ISIC cards are available on campus atTravel CUTS in the lower lever of the UCC.Island Ink JetPhone: 519-660-1624Email: uwo@islandinkjet.comwww.islandinkjet.comMain Level UCC (beside InfoSource)Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pmSaturday-Sunday: ClosedLifeTouchPhone: 519-661-4252www.lifetouchatwestern.comEmail: kfgeneral@lifetouch.comRoom 79 UCCLifeTouch photography on campus isavailable for portraits.Pharmacy, WesternOn-CampusPhone: 519-661-4058Email: phar@mnsi.net or info@Universitypharmacy.caLower Level UCCWestern On-Campus Pharmacy and Varietystore is for all your drugstore needs and more.Offering the LOWEST dispensing fee in Ontariofor students, staff and faculty. Online orderingavailable at www.Universitypharmacy.ca.The pharmacy accepts ALL prescriptions, alldrug plans and they can even transfer yourprescription from out of town.Post Office, USCPhone: 519-850-2513www.usc.uwo.ca/postal/Lower Level UCCA full service postal outlet offering allCanada Post products and services as well asprocessing student loans.Hours of Operation:Open year round, Monday - FridaySeptember - April: 9am - 6pmMay - August: 9am - 5pmPurple Door Promotions,USCPhone: 519-661-3414www.usc.uwo.ca/purpledoorpurpledoor@uwo.caRoom 267 UCCHours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pmLocated on the 2nd floor of theUCC! Come see us for all your customneeds. We are owned and operated by theUSC.The Purple StorePhone: 519-661-3811www.usc.uwo.ca/thepurplestoreRoom 36C UCCHours of Operation:Please visit our website for details.The Purple Store is your student ownedWestern clothing and gift store. Revenues fromThe Purple Store support Western studentinitiatives.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter foradvance notice of sales and special events:www.facebook.com/uwo.thepurplestoretwitter.com/purplestoreuwoThe SpokeSee the Dining on Campus section in this guide.Student ServicesSee the Student Central section in this guide.Travel CUTSPhone: 519-661-4070www.travelcuts.com; Lower Level UCCUCC Flexible Child CarePhone: 519-661-4094www.ymcawo.ca/contact.html; Room 40 UCCThe UCC Flexible Child Care Centre islicensed as a Part-Time Facility under theMinistry of Community and Social Services andoperated by the London YMCA.Ages: Children range from 18 months to 5 yearsCost to undergrads: $3.60 per hourCost to staff, grad students and faculty: $7.10per hourHours of Operation:September-June: 8am to 5:30pmJuly-August 8am to 5pmUCC Hours of OperationThe UCC resumes 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek operation on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. The lastday of 24 hour operation will be Friday April 29,2012. The following exceptions will apply:CLOSED:Thanksgiving: Monday, October 10, 2011Christmas Vacation: Friday, December 22,2011 to Sunday, January 8, 2012Family Day: Monday,February 20, 2012Good Friday: Friday, April 6, 2012Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 8, 2012Victoria Day: Monday, May 21, 2012Canada Day: Sunday, July 1, 2012Civic Holiday: Monday, August 6, 2012Note: Western Film is open every night except duringthe holiday break (late Dec., 2011 - early Jan. 2012).UCC LoungeThe UCC Gym is now a beautiful lounge space.Come and check it out, UCC first floor, nearBooster Juice.USC Exam Shuttle ServiceSee the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.USC Health PlanSee the Health & Wellness section in this guide.The WaveSee the Dining on Campus section in this guide.Western Film, USCPhone: 519-661-3616westernfilm.ca2nd level, UCC, McKellar TheatreWestern Film has a Class A theatre license andis an independent, second-run (or move-over)movie theatre. That means that we show all thelatest releases, just a few weeks after they debutin first-run houses. Tickets are only $4.99 perperson and $3.50 on Tuesdays, making us thebest deal in town. Kids are just $3.50 every show.The box office (located in front of the McKellarTheatre) opens one half hour before show-time.If you’re not in front of your computer andyou want to find out what’s playing, check outThe Gazette, the London Free Press, or call theMovieLine at 519-661-3616. If you wish, we caneven notify you of our weekly features via email.Western Sports and RecreationCentreSee the Sports & Recreation section in this guide.Windermere ManorSee the Transportation & Travel section in this guide.Shops & ServicesSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201249

Sports & RecreationSports & RecreationWestern Campus RecreationPhone: 519-661-3090; Email: campusrec@uwo.cawww.westernmustangs.caWestern Student Recreation CentreHours of Operation (Fall/Winter):Monday-Thursday: 6am-12 midnightFriday: 6am-10pmSaturday: 8am-8pmSunday: 8am-12 midnightHours of operation are subject to change.Hours reduced on holiday weekends, ReadingWeek, and spring/summer term.Student MembershipAll current Western undergraduate (full-timeand part-time) and full-time graduate studentspay a Campus Recreation fee as part of theirnon-tuition ancillary fees, which provides themaccess and membership to some of the country’sbest recreation facilities, programs and services.Students are required to provide their validWestern Student ID card to take part in thediverse opportunities available to enhance theirlearning experience and lead a healthy and activelifestyle. Student memberships include:• access and use of the Western StudentRecreation Centre• a wide variety of aerobic fitness classes• fitness/lane swims, recreational swimsand aqua fitness• drop-in gymnasia activities such asbasketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal• squash court use and reservations• use of the 19,000 square feet of weightand cardio spaceMembers also include preferred rates for:• Intramural Sports League programs• Instructional programs in aquatics, dance,mind-body fitness• 15+ Recreational Sports Clubs• Wellness services such as personaltraining and massage therapy• Locker and towel servicesWestern Student Recreation CentreThe Western Student Recreation Centre is thehome of Campus Recreation operations and thehub of activity for all students and members ofthe Western community. Since opening its doorsin January 2009, the Western Student RecreationCentre has in excess of 3,500 visits a day duringthe academic year. A source of student pride andleadership, the centre was a result of studentsupport towards the capital and occupancy costsof the new centre, representing one of the largeststudent gifts of its kind in Canada. The close to160,000 sq. ft. facility includes:• 5 gymnasia (3 hardwood court, 2 multipurposerubber floors)• 5 squash courts• 50 metre, 8-lane pool with two bulkheads• 3 multi-purpose hardwood studio spaces• 19,000 sq. ft. of weight and cardio space• Lounge space with WiFi, televisions andtable tennis areaIntramural Sports ProgramsCampus Recreations boasts one of thelargest intramural programs in Canada. A fullrange of options from the strictly recreationalto the very competitive levels exist innumerous sports allowing Western studentsto benefit from some of the best experiencesin student life. Participation in IntramuralSports leagues, whether you sign up as ateam or as a “free agent” individual, is agreat way to meet new people, learn orrefine skills, stay active and be involvedin Campus Life. Many student leadershipopportunities also exist through officiatingand league management.AquaticsCampus Recreation offers a diverse, safe,and active aquatics program for participants ofall ages and abilities. Lane and fitness swims,aqua fitness classes, water-jogging, recreationaland family swim times, swim lessons andtechnique improvement all available to wetyour appetite. Advanced aquatics instructionaland leadership courses, such as BronzeMedallion, Bronze Cross, National LifeguardService, Standard First Aid and CPR, and AEDare also available through program registration.Fitness & WellnessAchieving your fitness and educational goalscan be enhanced through active participation ina huge variety of fun, friendly, and challengingclasses, ranging from yoga to step, boot campto Pilates and more, all geared to provide youwith an opportunity to develop, grow, andmaintain a healthy lifestyle. Our certified staffhave the skills and enthusiasm to get youon track, no matter what your fitness level,interest, goals and schedule. Try fitness classes,massage therapy, mind-body fitness classes,personal training, weight-cardio training,nutrition counselling and more.Instructional ProgramsExplore, learn and develop skills whilemeeting new people and having fun. CampusRec offers many instructional programs tokeep your days and nights active, fun and fullof enjoyment. Through courses and clinics,certification programs, a wide variety ofdance programming, special interest courses,squash instruction and lessons, be sure tocheck the web site for details and registerearly.Drop-In RecreationDrop-In recreation is self-directed andregulated by participants. It offers studentsand members the flexibility to try new sports,sharpen their skills in their preferred sport, orsimply grab a few friends for a game of pickup.There are plenty of hours dedicated toinformal drop-in recreation in badminton,basketball, futsal, table tennis, volleyball,squash and more.View the schedule online or pick up acopy.Recreation Sports ClubsCampus Recreation facilitates over 15different student sport clubs, includinga multitude of martial arts programs, thetriathlon club, synchronized swimming,kayak club and much more. A CampusRecreation Sports Club is a sanctionedorganization established by students thatprovides a terrific opportunity for allCampus Recreation members to participatein a specific sport or physical activity.Sports Clubs are voluntary and enhancethe University experience, emphasizingsocialization, instruction and skilldevelopment as well as student leadershipand competition.EmploymentStudents truly are the lifeblood of therecreation experiences at Western. CampusRecreation represents one of the largeststudent employers on campus with over350 different student leadership roles andresponsibilities. The Campus Recreationenvironment is a great place to learn, grow,and develop your skill set while enhancingyour resume and adding some income toyour pockets. If you thrive in a fast-pacedand fun environment with an emphasison great customer service, and look forrewarding challenges consider becoming apart of our team. Most roles are filled priorto the following academic year, with postingsin February; however, many opportunities,such as intramural referees are requiredat the beginning of each term. For moreinformation or to apply, please visit www.westernmustangs.ca and click on theemployment tab on the left-hand sidebar.50 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Western Mustangs &Intercollegiate AthleticsVarsity SportsPhone: 519-661-3551 (tryouts, eligibility)519-661-4077 (season and group tickets)519-661-3090 (single game tickets)Email: mustangs@uwo.cawww.westernmustangs.caColours: Purple, White and SilverTeam Name: MustangsCompetitive Divisions: Ontario UniversityAthletics (OUA), Canadian InterUniversitySport (CIS)Varsity TeamsWestern has 43 varsity teams that compete inthe OUA and/or CIS.WomenBadmintonBasketballCheerleadingCross CountryCurlingFast PitchFencingField HockeyFigure SkatingGolfIce HockeyLacrosseRingetteRowingRugbySoccerSquashSwimmingTennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWrestlingMenBadmintonBaseballBasketballCheerleadingCross CountryCurlingFencingFootballGolfIce HockeyLacrosseRowingRugbySoccerSquashSwimmingTennisTrack and FieldVolleyballWater PoloWrestling8,000 spectators cancheer on the Mustangsin the TD WaterhouseStadium.ClubsFrom men’s lacrosse and cheerleading,to the dance pack and women’s fast pitch,Western also offers several clubs whichcompete in provincial leagues.For more information, visitwesternmustangs.ca and click on the Clubstab.2011 Football SeasonThe Western Mustangs football teamhas won three of the last four Yates Cupsand continues to be a nationally rankedcontender in Canadian InterUniversity Sport.Western plays four regular season homegames, all at TD Waterhouse Stadium:Monday Sept. 5, 7pm vs. WaterlooWarriorsSaturday Sept. 17, 1pm vs. Ottawa Gee-GeesHomecoming Football Game: SaturdayOct. 1, 1pm vs. York LionsSaturday Oct. 8, 1pm vs. GuelphGryphonsFor tickets, visit westernmustangs.ca andclick on the Tickets tab, contact the WesternMustangs ticket office at 519-661-4077 ororder single-game tickets by phone at 519-661-3090 or in person at the front desk at theWestern Student Recreation Centre.Job OpportunitiesIntercollegiate Athletics offers a number ofopportunities for Western students- internships- paid employment- volunteer placements- work-study positionsVisit www.westernmustangs.ca and click onthe employment tab.Sports & RecreationWestern Fight SongWestern, Western, Western UCollege fair and squareArts and Meds are strong for youDeny it if you dare.White and purple colours areworn by all who knowJust which college is the bestCome and let us show.That this U is our U and for her we’ll strive toDo our best to fight with might and mane.We will always adore herOur old Alma MaterWestern School of Fame.When Western U goes marching down the fieldWe know our team will never ever yieldAnd though theother team has lots of pepWhen they see our team they’llKnow they’re out of step.And when the game goes down in historyIt’s just another Western victoryLet all our cheers go out forWestern U, Western URah, Rah, Raaaahh.KINNANY, KINNANY, KANANNY, KANOOHigh up, Sky up, Western U.It’s a HULLABA, HULLABA, HULLABALURickity, Rickity, Rackity RooW - E - S - T - E - R - NWESTERN! WESTERN! WESTERN!Music: Walter Smither | Lyrics: Margaret Ovens | Arrangement: Don WrightSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201251

Scholarships & AwardsScholarships & AwardsMany scholarships offered by Westernhave deadlines at the end of October and maycontain an essay component that requiressome time to compose. While AcademicMerit Scholarships require no application,both National Scholarships and CombinedMerit Scholarships do require an application.Award SearchPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awardsVisit our new Award Search that enablesyou to search for awards based on criteriaof your choosing, such as extra-curricularactivities, interests, your program of study,and more....BursariesSee the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.Combined Academic MeritAwardswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/in-course-scholarshipsawards/These are awarded to students based ona combination of academic merit and one ormore non-academic requirements, such asparticipation in extra-curricular activities anddemonstration of leadership qualities. Eachaward has its own academic criteria andguidelines.Application InformationThe deadlines for these awards vary fromSeptember 30 to February 28 of each year,depending on the terms of the award; pleaserefer to the individual award applicationfor specific details. Applications can bedownloaded beginning in September bychoosing the appropriate link at www.registrar.uwo.ca/FinancialServices/MeritBasedAwards.cfmRecipients will be chosen and notified byletter within two months of the awarddeadline.Awards:• Parents Fund Award• M.E. (Peggy) CollinsMemorial Award• Rogers Family Award• Jane Plas InternationalStudent Award• Lisa Gilmer MemorialAward• Gary W. Weese Award• Science Students’ CouncilImpact AwardFor more information, pleasecontact:Student Financial ServicesOffice of the RegistrarRm. 1140 Western StudentServices Bldg. London,Ontario N6A 3K7Phone: 519-661-2100Fax: 519-661-2083Email: bursary@uwo.caExternal Scholarshipsand AwardsScholarshipsCanada.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comStudentAwards.comwww.studentawards.comWestern is not responsible for theadministration and content of these sites.Graduate Scholarships andFundinggrad.uwo.ca/current_students/funding_opportunities.htmAs one of Canada’s leading researchinstitutions, Western offers competitive studentfunding packages to allow graduate studentsto focus on their research and academicdevelopment.Choosing a graduate degree doesn’t have tomean taking on debt.In-Course Scholarships andAwardswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/studentfinances/scholarships-awards/in-coursescholarships-awards/In-course Scholarships and Awardsare established and funded by individualdonors, corporations, faculties, departments,and the governing body of the University.Scholarships and Awards are given out inthe fall of each year based on the student’sprevious academic performance and currentregistration.Eligibility: Once a student has completedone year of studies at Western, they becomeeligible for In Course Awards. Eligibilityof all scholarships and awards granted by theUniversity of Western Ontario are reserved forstudents registered at the Main Campus only,unless the provisions of a particular award stateotherwise. Students must have completed theirprescribed academic program requiring fiveor more full courses in the previous year, andcurrently be registered in a full-time courseload as determined by their enrolled program.Students who completed their previousacademic year at an affiliate college or institutionother than Western are not eligible.Merit Based Scholarshipsand AwardsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/scholarships-awards/in-course-scholarshipsawards/Most scholarships, such as admissionscholarships, are awarded based on academicmerit and do not require an application.Scholarships and Awards are establishedand funded by individual donors, corporations,Faculties, Departments, and the governing bodyof the University of Western Ontario. Scholarshipsand Awards are awarded in the Fall of eachyear based on the student’s previous academicperformance and current registration. Theseawards are taxable income and students are issuedT4A’s in February for the previous taxation year.Need Based AwardsSee the Fees & Financial Aid section in this guide.52 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Student CentralMain OfficePhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caStudent CentralRoom 1120 Western Student Services BuildingHours of Operation (September-April)Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri.: 9am-4pmWednesday: 10am-5pmTelephone Helpline: 9am-4pmHours are subject to change without notice.Student Central offers a wide variety ofin-person, online, and telephone services forcurrent student, future students, and alumni.The following is a list of the services andinformation that you can access in StudentCentral.Access CodeSee the Western Access Code section in this guide.Accommodated Examswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/examinations/accommodated-examsYou must first make an appointment toarrange academic accommodation with aServices for Students with Disabilities (SSD)counsellor. SSD reception is located in Room4100, Western Student Services Building. Pleasenote that you must speak to an SSD Counsellorfor each course for which you are registered.Account BalanceSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Add/Drop PoliciesPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/adddropswap/Adding and Dropping of courses takes placethroughout the Academic Year. Variousdeadlines are set and are listed in the calendarportion of this student guide as well as inthe academic calendar under sessional dates:www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg7.htmlMain Campus – Add/DropIn order to add or drop a course afterweb registration has ended, students shouldobtain signatures from the departmentsoffering the course(s). Then they shouldsubmit the form to their Faculty AcademicCounsellors before the add or drop deadline.Please Note: There are financial andacademic/transcript implications to droppingcourses. For more information visit theAcademic Calendar at www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg7.html.Brescia University College – Add/DropPhone: 519-858-5151Email: brescia@uwo.cawww.brescia.uwo.ca/academics/academic_advising/add_drop.htmlBrescia Registrar’sOfficeRoom 11, MotherSt. James MemorialBuildingHours ofOperationMonday-Friday:8am-4pmPaper Add/Drop will runSeptember 15-16; 9am-3pm inthe Brescia auditorium.All Brescia students must drop offcompleted paper Add/Drop forms forsignature and processing to the BresciaRegistrar’s Office.By appointment: Monday-Thursday9:30am-11:30amHuron University College– Add/DropPhone: 519-438-7224 x.204Email: huron@uwo.cawww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/adddropswap/Huron University College, Room W25All Huron University College students arerequired to take a minimum of 3.0 fullcourse equivalents at Huron UniversityCollege. If the course is offered at HuronUniversity College, you must take thecourse at Huron.King’s University College – Add/DropPhone: 519-433-3491Email: kings@uwo.cawww.kings.uwo.ca/academics/academicdeans-office/academic-dates/on-paperinperson-adddrop-second-term-halfcourses/?keywords=add/dropFor Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Add/Dropdeadlines, go to: www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg8.htmlDuring the off-line registration period,King’s students must submit their Add/Drop forms to an Academic Counsellor forfinal approval.King’s Academic Dean’s office contactinformation: Dante Lenardon (DL) 104;academic.dean@uwo.ca; 519-433-3491,ext. 4406Academic Counselling drop-in hours:www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/academicdeans-office/academic-counselling-dropin-hours/Bus PassSee Transportation & Travel section in this guide.Calendarswww.westerncalendar.uwo.caChange of AddressPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/updating-personal-infoIt is your responsibility to keep youraddress up to date to ensure you receive allofficial mail that Western sends you.ConvocationSee the Graduation section in this guide.Convocation DVDSee the Graduation section in this guide.Course DescriptionsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/transcripts/Course Descriptions are illustrations of thecourses that are listed in the UndergraduateAcademic Calendar.We offer a course description service forUndergraduate Courses only. For Graduate,Professional, or Faculty of Education coursedescriptions, please contact the relateddepartment.Course descriptions are available at $2.00per course, or $11.00 per academic year ofcourses described. Payment must accompanyyour order. Please fax or mail your name,student number, date of birth, telephonenumber where you can be reached, Visa orMasterCard number with expiry date, thecourses or academic years you would likethe associated descriptions for, and wherethey are to be sent. Please also rememberthat the request must bear the signature ofthe student. Course descriptions may takeup to two weeks to process. You can faxyour request to 519-850-2397, or mail yourrequest to The University of Western Ontario- Office of the Registrar, 1120 WesternStudent Services Building, London, Ontario,N6A 3K7.Student CentralSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 53

Student CentralStudent CentralCourse OutlinesCurrent course outlines are on department websites.Course RegistrationAppointment Start TimePhone: 519-661-2100student.uwo.caYou will be e-mailed in June/July whenyour course registration appointment starttime is available for Fall/Winter studies. Fordetails on your appointment start time signinto your Student Center and click on thebox on the right entitled Enrollment Dates.(Summer course registration can be done72 hours after you activate your SummerRegistration.) Students receive registrationappointment times according to their yearof study, priority being given to upperyear students in descending order. Coursepriorities are lifted allowing more access inJuly.Degree Serviceswww.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/DegreeServices.cfmThe Office of the Registrar offers a numberof Degree Services that allow studentsto better evaluate the modules they areinterested in and their progress throughouttheir degree. The following is a list of theservices available, as well as information onwho can use them and what they will helpyou do. If you have questions about theresults please see your Academic Counsellor.Degree AuditWho is it for? Certain students currentlyenrolled in modules.What does it do? Allows users to auditprogress in their current degree.How do I access it? The degree auditservice is available only to current students.Therefore, you are required to login to theStudent Services website to access it. Eligiblestudents will be able to see the Degree Auditlink under the Degree Explorer link in the‘Records’ section.Degree VerificationSee Official Western Letters in this section.Detailed Statement ofAccountTo access your tuition fee bill, log intostudent.uwo.ca and select “DetailedStatement of Account.” You will be ableto view your account balance, installmentoptions and tuition payment details fivebusiness days after enrolling in courses.Diplomaswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/diplomas/Diplomas are retained in the Office of theRegistrar for two years after Convocation.If you did not attend Convocation, yourdiploma can be picked up in person fromStudent Central, Room 1120 WSS beginning3 business days after your convocationceremony.If you are unable to obtain your diplomain person, then you can request yourdiploma to be mailed to you by visitingstudentservices.uwo.ca, under the ‘myPast’section.Diploma ReplacementsIf your diploma has been lost, damagedor destroyed a replacement diplomacan be reproduced. In order to obtain areplacement diploma:• visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/diplomas to downloadthe Diploma Replacement Form• or visit www.convocation.uwo.caThe cost of a replacement Diploma is$48.00 (There is an additional fee of $25for mailing within Canada and $50 formailing outside of Canada), which may bepaid by cheque or money order payable toThe University of Western Ontario, or byVisa or MasterCard. Printing may take upto 6 weeks from receipt of request.Diploma AuthenticationPhone: 519-661-2100Student Central provides a servicein which you can have your Westerndiploma authenticated for a third party.The cost is $6.00.Directory Removalstudentservices.uwo.caThis service enables students to notify theOffice of the Registrar that they wish to beexcluded from the online Western directorylisting that provides email addresses.Examination Conflictswww.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/exam/conflicts.pdfA student who is scheduled to write morethan two examinations in any 23-hour periodmay request alternative arrangements throughthe office of the Dean of their faculty.A student who is scheduled to write twoexaminations concurrently must notify theRegistrar so that arrangements may be madefor both examinations to be written in theExamination Conflict Room in a sequenceestablished by the Registrar. A studentscheduled to write an examination thatconflicts with a holy day of that student’sreligion which prohibits such activity shouldseek accommodation under the terms of thepolicy on religious holidays.Examination SchedulePhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/infoservices/Exams.cfmFor preliminary examination schedulesthere may be changes. Do NOT make travelplans based on a preliminary schedule.Facebook, Student Centralwww.facebook.comFor information on important upcomingdates, available services, and other usefulinformation, check out Student Centralon Facebook at ‘Student Central at TheUniversity of Western Ontario’.FeesSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Final First Semester ExamsCheck studentservices.uwo.ca site under myPresentFinancial Aid AppointmentsYou can either call the Helpline at 519-661-2100 or visit Student Central, Room 1120Western Student Services Building to book anappointment.GPA Conversion Scalewww.ouac.on.ca/omsaswww.wes.orgPlease note that Western uses a numericgrading scale on transcripts and academicrecords as detailed in the Academic Calendar.54 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

To convert your Western average intoa GPA using the OMSAS scale, pleasevisit the OMSAS website for the most upto-dateUndergraduate Grading SystemConversion Table. Once on the OMSASwebsite, follow these steps:1. Calculate your overall average forcourses taken in a particular year ordegree.ORUse your course final averages forindividual courses as needed.2. Use COLUMN 3 of the OntarioMedical School Application Service(OMSAS) scale to find your average.3. Read across the OMSAS conversiontable to the OMSAS value column andobtain the GPA valueIf you require your Western coursegrades and/or degree qualificationsverified for another educational institution,please visit The World Education Service(WES) for more information.Grade AppealsSee the Academic Information section in this guide.GradesPhone: 519-661-2100student.uwo.cawww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/grades/Sign in to Student Center to view yourgrades as they become available. Note:During certain times of the year, grades aresuppressed.More information is available on theGrade Report page and Posted Grades pagein Student Center.GraduationPhone: 519-661-2100www.convocation.uwo.caSee the Graduation section in this guideIntent to RegisterPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/courseenrollment/intent-to-register/Returning in September 2012?Undergraduate students must completethe Intent to Register process by March31, 2012 to be permitted access to courseselection during summer registrationthrough the Student Center. Most studentswill complete the Intent to Register processusing the online service. For students unableto complete the Intent to Register processonline, please see your Faculty for a paperform.How to launch the Online Intent toRegister Service:Log into http://studentservices.uwo.caClick on myPossibilitiesClick on Intent to RegisterInterest Free StatusPhone: 519-661-2100https://osap.gov.on.ca/prodconsum/groups/forms/documents/forms/tcont003388.pdfThis form is for students currentlystudying full-time and who are not receivingOSAP for the current period of study. Theyare also available at Student Central. Youmust visit Student Central to have your formcompleted.Interest ReliefPhone: 1-877-672-7411https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRD003208.htmlIf you are a graduate and are havingtrouble repaying your OSAP, there areoptions available to you.Late Registration FeesPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-finances/fees-refunds/tuition-accountLate registration fees are charged whenstudents fail to select courses during thedesignated web registration period andmanual intervention is required.2011-2012*Full-Time Canadian student = $140.00Part-Time Canadian student = $70.00* Late registration fees are subject to change.Please refer to www.registrar.uwo.ca for updatedinformation.Letter of PermissionPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/letter-of-permission/A Letter of Permission is a document thatenables a Western undergraduate to enroll in oneor more specific courses at another Universitywithout having to apply for formal admissionto the other institution. Upon completion, thecourses are transferred to the student’s record atWestern.Students in degree programs at The Universityof Western Ontario may take courses at otheraccredited universities for transfer creditsprovided the Faculty in which they are currentlyregistered approves such courses in advance.The approval is subject to individual Faculty/Department regulations and is granted in theform of a Letter of Permission (issued by theRegistrar’s Office).To obtain a Letter of Permission, pleaseapply at your faculty counselling office as earlyas possible and at least one month prior to thecommencement of classes at the other institution.Letters of Permission may take up to 3 weeksto process from the time they are received at theRegistrar’s Office (signed and approved by bothDepartment and Faculty) and the three week timeframe will be enforced during the peak period ofMarch 15th until August 31st. The applicationform for a Letter of Permission is available atyour Academic Counselling Office. Fall/WinterLetter of Permission forms will not be processedbefore May 15th unless there are mitigatingcircumstances.Lost and FoundSee the Safety and Security section in this guide.Name ChangePhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/updating-personal-info/A student wishing to change his/her namefor the purposes of their student record has twooptions as set out within University Regulations.These two options are outlined below.Continued…Student CentralSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201255

STUDENT CENTRALStudent CentralA student wishing to change his/her name foruse within the Division of Human Resources orAlumni Relations & Development must contactthese areas separately.1. Requests to Change Students’ Names onAcademic Records:Students who wish to change their nameused for official registration purposesare required to provide 2 pieces ofacceptable documentation including photoidentification reflecting the change request.The name will appear on all officialacademic records, unless otherwisespecified.2. Request to Change Students’ Names onDegree Diplomas:Students who wish to include a variationof their complete name for the purposeof their printed degree are requiredto complete a form located at www.registrar.uwo.ca. The name variation forthe printed degree will be retained as partof the student’s permanent record anddisplayed separately on official transcriptswith the degree conferral information.Official Western LettersPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/statement-lettersAn Official Western Letter is a documentprepared and sealed by the Registrar’s Officeused for various purposes. Letters may beordered by fax or through Student Central,Room 1120 WSS. Certain letters may also beordered online through your Student Centerstudent.uwo.ca. Official Western Lettersare considered confidential documents andtherefore, cannot be ordered or released toanyone but the student unless authorized bythe student to do so. Cost: $12.00 per letter.Fax and courier fees extra. Payment must bereceived prior to the letter being produced.*Please note that requests made by telephoneor email will not be acceptedWhat can Official Western Letters beused for?• Proof of current or past enrollment• Verification of a degree• Verification of upcoming graduation• Courses taken extra to a degree (QECOletters for teachers)• Statement of current fees or past feespaid• Visa letters (for international students,must be indicated on form)If the letter you require is not listedhere please contact Student Central at519-661-2100 for assistance.What can’t we put on a letter?• Student grades (please order atranscript)• List of courses taken (exceptions madefor Nursing students)56OSAPSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Password ReplacementSee Resetting a Forgotten Password in this section.Payment of FeesSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Photo IDSee Western ONECard in this section.PIN RetrievalSee Western Access Code in this section.Privacy PolicySee Safety and Security section in this guide.RefundsSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Registering for CoursesPhone: 519-661-2100student.uwo.ca1. Log in to Student Center: student.uwo.ca2. Check for your course registration start timeunder ‘Enrollment Dates’ on the right handmenu3. Click on ‘Add a class’ (add classes)4. Enter the class number or use ‘search fora class’ to find a class by subject and/orcatalogue number5. Select the appropriate class and lab/tutorialcomponents if necessary.6. Select ‘Next’ to add class to EnrollmentShopping Cart7. Click on ‘Proceed to Step 2 of 3’ to confirm8. Click on ‘Finish Enrolling’9. Review the results10. Select ‘My Class Schedule’ to view course(s)For Summer sessions, students must term activateprior to registering for classes.Summer ActivationWhen? Late February - Mid July.How? Log on to studentservices.uwo.ca todeclare your intention to enroll in summerclasses by clicking on ‘Summer Activation.Please allow up to 72 hours for web registrationto become available to you through yourStudent Center.Release of InformationPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/general-information/release-of-information/The privacy of your personal informationis important to us. Due to privacy legislationwe will not release personal informationabout you unless authorized by you to do so.To give a third party (parents/spouse/friends)the ability to access information or a serviceon your behalf, log into your Student Centerusing your Western username and passwordand select the “Release of Information”link under “Self Service > Student Center”.From here you can specify the individualto whom you wish to give access and thespecific access that you wish to assign to thisindividual.Requests for ReliefPhone: 519-661-2100www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg112.html.See Academic Information section in this guide.Resetting a ForgottenPasswordPhone: 519-661-2100www.uwo.ca/its/identity/resetpw.htmlFor in-person inquiries, visit ITS in theSupport Services Building.SIN – Social InsuranceNumber Replacement CardPhone: 1-800-622-6232www.servicecanada.gc.caDominion Public Building457 Richmond St., London, OntarioA Social Insurance Number card is requiredidentification to pick up OSAP.Applying at a Service Canada CentreService Canada has made it easy for youto apply for a Social Insurance Number(SIN), to replace your card, or to amend yourSIN record.Simply gather the documents you needand take them to your nearest ServiceCanada Centre. If your application anddocuments are in order, you will get aSocial Insurance Number in one visit and

eceive your card within 10 business days.By applying in person at a Service CanadaCentre, you won’t have to send your personaldocuments in the mail.Applying by MailIf you need to apply by mail, please followthese steps:1. Download an application form from theWeb site, or order the form by phone at1-800-206-7218. Select Option “3”.2. Send your completed application, originaldocuments and payment, if required to:Service CanadaSocial Insurance Registration OfficeP.O. Box 7000, Bathurst, New BrunswickE2A 4T1Student CardSee Western ONECard in this section.Student Centerstudent.uwo.caStudent Center is a service that providesaccess to your academic record, allows you tochange your address, and lets you view yourpersonal timetable at anytime throughout theyear. This service also allows you to registerfor courses during certain times of the year.Student Center operates separately fromthe main Registrar website. This service isavailable to all students with web access.Tax ReceiptsSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in this guide.Third Party FormsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/statement-letters/Any form that must be completed and sealedby the Registrar’s Office to validate registrationor degree confirmation can be submitted toStudent Central in person, by mail, or fax.Note: CPP cannot be faxed.Such forms may include:• Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) - no FAX• Canadian Scholarship Trust Heritage• USC Education Savings PlansCost: $12.00 per form. Payment must bereceived prior to the form being completed.Note: There is no charge for completion of CPPforms.Timetableswww.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/timetables/To locate the schedule of classes availablefor a variety of terms for Undergraduate,Continuing Studies, and the Faculty ofEducation pre-service students, please followthe link provided.TranscriptsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/student-records/transcripts/$12.00 per copyPayment must accompanyall requests prior toprocessing. Transcripts areprocessed in 4 to 5 businessdays (does not include mailingtime).How to order transcriptsYou can order transcripts in person, bymail, by fax or online. Transcript orders arenot accepted over the phone as an officialsignature from the student is required. Toorder by fax or by mail, fill out the orderform found at the website listed above. Toorder in person, please visit Student Central,Room 1120 WSS. Once ordered,transcriptswill be sent by Canada Post to theirdestination, unless courier services or faxingis indicated.Online ordering of Transcripts (WebExpress Transcript Ordering Services)If you would like to order transcriptsonline, please visit studentservices.uwo.ca.Once you have logged onto the system, select“myPast,” followed by “order a transcript.”Please note that fax and courier service isNOT available through online ordering.There are no holds on online transcripts andthe customers who use the online servicewill receive an email confirming their onlinerequest if there were no problems.To confirm receipt of a transcript request,you may contact the Helpline at 519-661-2100 during regular business hours. To checkthe status of your order, sign into the StudentCenter website at student.uwo.ca and selectthe “Academic Records” option, followed by“Official Transcript Status.”TuitionSee the Fees and Financial Aid section. in this guide.Twitter, Student Centralwww.twitter.comFor information on important upcomingdates, updates on available services, andother useful information, follow StudentCentral on Twitter at ‘UWOSCentral’.UHIPSee Health and Wellness section.Visiting StudentsPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/visiting-students/Visiting Students are students who areadmitted to Western to take courses fortransfer to a degree program at anotherUniversity. If you have questions aboutyour admissibility, email contact@uwo.caor call 519-661-2100 before you submit anapplication.Visiting Students are Western students forthe duration of the session in which they areregistered. As a Visiting Student, you have fullaccess to all USC student services, resourcesand facilities, including the libraries, athleticfacilities and health services.Visiting Students must be in good standingat their home University. They may not be onprobation, suspended or expelled. Transcriptsand TOEFL results are not normally required;however, you may be required to present atranscript to an academic department to verifyyour prerequisite course background.Western Access CodePhone: 519-661-2100https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PIN/ChoosePIN.cfmFormerly known as PIN. For in-personinquiries, visit Student Central.Western ONECardPhone: 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/general-information/western-onecard/Your Western ONECard works for you inmany ways, including (but not limited to) thefollowing: Gym Access; Bus Pass; Library Card;Meal Plan; Building Access; Voting Info andDiscounts at Greyhound.A Western ONECard is issued to everystudent when they first come to The Universityof Western Ontario. Students are to keep theirWestern ONECard for the duration of theirstudies and the card is to be used only by theperson to whom it is issued. There is a $25 feecharged to replace a lost or damaged WesternONECard. To obtain your Western ONECard,please bring a valid piece of government issuedphoto ID to Student Central, located in room1120, Western Student Services Building.If you lose your Western ONECard thathas a meal plan on it, report it as lost to anycashier on campus or to Student Central andit will immediately be deactivated. You areresponsible for all transactions or loss of fundsprior to deactivation. If you find your cardafter it has been deactivated, you must have itreactivated at the Meal Plan office located atCentrespot in the UCC.STUDENT CENTRALSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 57

Transportation & TravelTransportation & TravelAirbus, AboutownPhone: 519-663-2244www.aboutownairbus.ca; 17 York StreetProvides transportation to the TorontoAirport/ YYZ or Detroit Airport / DTW.Airbus, Robert QPhone: 519-673-6804www.robertq.com; 105 Wharncliffe Rd. SouthProvides transportation to the TorontoAirport / YYZ or Detroit Airport / DTW.AirportPhone: 519-452-4015 ; www.londonairport.on.caLondon International Airport / YXU(follow Oxford Street eastward).Bicycle Pathswww.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Transportation/bikepage.htmThe City of London supports bicyclingas an active way to enjoy the many specialfeatures London and Western has to offereither as a recreational pastime or as analternative means of transportation.BusGreyhound Bus TerminalPhone: 1-800-661-8747www.greyhound.ca; 101 York StreetOn campus, tickets can be purchased atthe InfoSource, UCC, 519-434-3250.Bus PassPhone: 519-661-3722www.usc.uwo.ca/buspassPick-up in the new UCC Lounge duringthe following times:August 31-September 2: 9am-5pmSeptember 4, 5: 10am-4pmSeptember 7-9: 9am-5pmSeptember 12: 9am-5pm.After these days the bus pass can be pickedup at InfoSource Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm andFri. 9am-5pm. Graduate Students see LTCsection below for pick-up.This program is designed to provideunlimited bus transportation for all Full-timeundergraduates at Western. The program iseffective from September 1 through August31 annually. Both the bus pass and yourWestern ONEcard must be presentedto the driver as you board the bus. Thepass allows unlimited rides, all bus stoplocations, all hours of operation, sevendays a week, including holidays, on allregularly scheduled LTC bus routes. Topick up the USC bus pass you need yourWestern ONEcard.Lost Card: Lost cards can bereplaced at the InfoSource, main floorof the University Community Centre. Thereis a $25 fee for the replacement of a bus pass.Returned passes are at InfoSource or StudentCentral.ISIC CardSee the Shops and Services section in this guide.Late-Night Busing Programwww.usc.uwo.caThe USC is now providing students witha Late-Night Busing Program. The servicewill operate on three different routes onThursday, Friday and Saturday nights from12am-3am. The service can be accessed bystudents by showing the applicable stickersthat they will receive when they pick-uptheir bus pass. Part-Time students will beaccommodated as well.London Transit Commission(LTC)Phone: 519-451-1347www.ltconline.caLondon is served by an extensive busnetwork with regular access to the University.Timetables and maps are available atInfoSource (UCC, see map) and on-line.Your bus pass is included in your student fee(see Bus Pass above for more information).Any enquiries should be directed to theUSC InfoSource at 519-661-3722. For moreinformation on a Graduate Students (SOGS)pass please call 519-661-3394, www.uwo.ca/sogs or pick up your pass in Room 260SOGS UCC.ParkingSee the Parking section in this guide.Shuttle Bus, King’s/Bresciawww.kings.uwo.ca/index.cfm/current-students/kingsbrescia-bus-schedulesThis bus is free to all Western students.For a current schedule of stops, please visitthe website above.Shuttle Bus, LoblawsPhone: 519-673-6111; 1740 Richmond Street NorthProvides free transportation to Masonville/Loblaws on Saturdays. Pick-ups everySaturday at Alumni House, Elgin Hall,Essex Hall, London Hall and Bayfield Hallbetween 1pm-2pm; and drop-offs at the samelocations between 2pm-3pm.Shuttle Bus, USC ExamService519-661-3722; Email: usc.info@uwo.caDuring the December 2011 and April2012 exams the University Students’ Councilwill be providing students with a late nightShuttle Service for those who plan to studylate at night at Weldon and Taylor Libraries.Shuttle buses will be departing from theNatural Science Building and from OxfordDrive (in front of the UCC). The hours ofservice will be from 11:55pm to 2:30am. Forcomplete details please visit the UniversityStudents’ Council website at: www.usc.uwo.caShuttle Bus, White Oaks Mallwww.whiteoaksmall.ca/usr/media/uwo_sched.pdfTaxiAboutTown Taxi:...................... 519-432-2222Checker Limousine &Airport Services:...................... 519-659-0400London Taxi:............................ 519-657-1111U-NEED-A-CAB:..................... 519-438-2121TrainPhone: 1-888-842-7245 ; www.viarail.caOn campus, tickets can be purchased atTravel Cuts, UCC, 519-661-4070.Windermere ManorPhone: 519-858-1414; www.windermeremanor.comNeed a place to stay that is very nearcampus? The Windermere Manor offers 48fully appointed and tastefully decoratedexecutive suites and guest rooms. Though setin the classic elegance and intimate charmof a memorable country inn of a bygone era,Windermere provides all the conveniencesa modern business or leisure travellerdemands. Walking distance to The Universityof Western Ontario. Free parking for allWindermere guests.58 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Volunteer & Clubs94.9 CHRW – Radio WesternSee the Media on Campus section in this guide.Alternative Spring Breakasb.uwo.caWestern offers students the opportunityto participate in a service-learning experienceduring Reading Week each year. Since 2003,hundreds of students from all faculties havetravelled to places like Louisiana, the DominicanRepublic, Costa Rica and Winnipeg to engage incommunity development projects. The programaims to connect students’ academic learningwith real-world issues and enhance their sense ofcivic engagement.ClubsEmail: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.cawww.westernclubs.caClubs Week: September 19 - 23, 2011Getting involved with Western’s ClubsCommunity is a great opportunity to get themost out of your Student Experience. Joining aclub opens up many opportunities and allowsfor a balance between academic life and extracurricularactivities. With nearly 200 clubs tochoose from, there is something for everyone!ElectionsSee the Leadership section in this guide.EnviroWestern, USCEmail: usc.environment@uwo.caEnvirowestern.caEnviroWestern is the student answer toenvironmental issues, providing both action andadvocacy for issues important to students, aswell as numerous opportunities to get involved.Check out the website listed above for moreinformation on how to get involved with therange of projects undertaken each year.Faculty Students’ Councils,Clubs and Associationsconnections to your field of study or futurecareer, or to expand on your social or athleticexperience? Find us on the Concrete beachafter O-Week and introduce yourself!International Income TaxPreparation (IITP) Volunteerswww.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?iitpIITP volunteers are Western studentswhose role is to assist international students(individually or in small groups) and theirspouses/partners with completing theirCanadian Income Tax forms during theIncome Tax Clinic held in March and April.In addition to enhancing their cross-culturalcommunication skills, IITP volunteers canbenefit from learning how to file their owntaxes and become familiar with internationalstudent tax issues. Training and a VolunteerCertificate is provided by Canada RevenueAgency. For more information, please contactiesc@uwo.ca, or visit us at the Internationaland Exchange Student Centre in Room 2120,WSS. Please visit our website in Decemberfor information on the IITP recruitment forSpring 2012.International PeerConnection (IPC)www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?ispcThe IPC program connects newinternational (graduate and undergraduate)students with current Western students calledPeer Guides. Peer Guides are familiar with theWestern campus and have had a variety ofinternational and intercultural experiences oftheir own. Peer Guides act as guides, resourcepeople, cultural interpreters and friendlysupports to new international students duringtheir transition to Western and Canada.Volunteering as a Peer Guide is an opportunityto enhance intercultural, leadership andhelping skills as well as develop internationalfriendships. For more information, pleasecontact iesc@uwo.ca, or visit us at theInternational and Exchange Student Centrein Room 2120, WSS. Please visit our website(www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.html?pg) in early 2012 for information on thePeer Guide recruitment for 2012-2013.Continued…Visit your Faculty or School’s website to findout about how to get involved with differentCouncils, Clubs and Associations at the Facultylevel. It’s a great way to get involved. If yougo to www.uwo.ca and click on ‘Faculties’ onthe right hand menu, it will link you to all theFaculties and Schools at Western.GazetteSee the Media on Campus section in this guide.Interfraternity Council, UWOEmail: shalas@uwo.ca (IFC President)This is the body that helps organize andmaintain the fraternities and the excitingdynamic they provide in addition to yourstudent experience. Looking for valuableSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012 59Volunteer & Clubs

Volunteer & ClubsLet’s Talk Sciencewww.letstalkscience.caMiddlesex College room 11Through the Partnership Program,volunteers go into classrooms to do handsonactivities with students; guide field tripsand laboratory tours; provide science fairmentoring and judging; offer organizedworkshops in fields like biotechnologyand physics; engage students in bonafide scientific research; give whole-schoolworkshops and presentations; and giveworkshops at museums or community events.Leadership and MentorshipProgram (LAMP)See the Leadership section in this guide.McIntosh GalleryEmail: mcintoshgallery@uwo.caA unique opportunity to engage with thevisual arts. Research the collection or getinvolved with the McIntosh’s many specialprojects and events. Volunteer and part-time,paid work-study positions available.Off to Westernwww.alumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/otwOff to Western events are hosted in Augustby Alumni Western, in select hometowns thatsend first year students off to Western in thefall. Current students and new graduates areHometown Volunteers and speak to incomingfirst year students about their studentexperience at Western including O-Week,living in residence, academics and social life.Orientation Weekwww.usc.uwo.caEmail: usc.oweek@uwo.ca.Orientation Week is one of the mostimportant programs the USC provides forthe students at Western. Not only does theprogram help welcome the incoming classof first year students, it also provides 800volunteer positions for upper year students.Each Orientation leader (Soph) is chosenthrough a selection process from a pool of1500 applicants. There are five differenttypes of Soph positions available: ResidenceSophs, Charity Sophs, Faculty Sophs, InfoTeam Sophs, and Affiliated College Sophs.Leadership positions are also available, suchas being the Head Soph of a team, or amember of Orientation Staff that worksdirectly with the Orientation Coordinator inplanning the week.Panhellenic Council, UWOwww.uwosororities.comThis is the student-run governmentbody of Western’s sorority community.Each sorority provides its members witha well-rounded University experiencethrough leadership, scholarship, social,and philanthropic opportunities, as well asproviding a lifetime of membership benefits.Formal recruitment takes place September24-27.SERT – Student EmergencyResponse TeamSee the Safety and Security section in this guide.Society of Off-CampusStudents (SOCS)See the Leadership section in this guide.Volunteer & ClubsSport Clubswwww.westernmustangs.caCampus Recreation currently facilitates17 student sport clubs, including variousmartial arts, triathlon, synchronizedswimming, and more. A Campus Recreationsport club is a sanctioned organization,established by students, that provides anopportunity for all Campus Recreationmembers to participate in a specific sportor physical activity. Involvement in a sportclub is strictly voluntary; they are designedto enhance the University experience.Sport clubs may emphasize any or all ofthe following: socialization, instructionand skill development, student leadershipdevelopment, and competition.60 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

UniversityStudents’Council (USC)www.usc.uwo.caRoom 340, UCCAs Canada’s largeststudent union, the USCis committed to makingyour University experienceenriching, exciting, andenjoyable. In additionto programming eventsand managing UniversityCommunity Centreoperations, the USC lobbiesall levels of government toensure that your educationis affordable, accessible, and of the highestquality both socially and academically. Youcan get involved by becoming a representativeon the council, working on committees,volunteering at our media outlets, orcoordinating numerous USC projects likeTheatre Western, Cultural Caravan, CharityBall, and more! The USC publishes Canada’sonly daily student newspaper, The Gazette,and operates 94.9 CHRW, an award-winningradio station. The USC also provides a varietyof services including a bus pass, student healthplan, food bank, and student groups likePride Western, the Women’s Issues Network,EnviroWestern, and over 180 clubs.Commissioners are the foundation of yourUniversity Students’ Council. They overseemajor USC events such as awareness weeksand campus-wide campaigns. Applications forall Commissioner positions will be available inFebruary at the USC Office in the UCC Room340. Unfilled Commissioner positions will reopenin September. Visit www.usc.uwo.ca tosee which ones you can still apply for.The University Students’ Council iscomprised of many committees, each ofwhich serves a specific function. Many USCcommittees include at least one student-atlargeposition. Applications for committeepositions will be available in September at theUSC office. To find out more about a specificcommittee or how to apply, visit the USCwebsiteUSC ClubsEmail: usc.clubs.coordinator@uwo.cawww.usc.uwo.ca/westernclubsEvery year there are more than 19,500members involved with University Students’Council clubs, and with more than 180clubs to choose from, you’ll soon see why!Joining a club is an easy way to connect withpeople who share similar goals and interests.Each club is run by students, for students.The clubs system has something foreveryone, whether your interest is political,cultural, or recreational. Sign up duringSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012Clubs Week inSeptember and Januaryin the UCC Atrium, orstart your own club! Formore information, visitthe website or emailabove.Volunteers InProgress (VIP)www.sdc.uwo.ca/vipEach year morethan 100 volunteersparticipate in theVIP program byvolunteering as EnglishConversation Leaders, Learning SkillsAssistants, Marketing and PromotionAssistants, SDC Office Assistants, IESCActivity Coordinators, IESC NewsletterAssistant Editors, Peer Mentors,VIP StudentCoordinators, IEP Administrative Assistants,etc. Created by Western students in 1983,the program was designed to complementstudents’ academic life by providing themwith an opportunity to develop skills andgain career-related work experience.Western Foot PatrolSee the Safety and Security section in this guide.Western Serveswesternserves.uwo.caWestern Serves is a one-day communityservice learning program offered by TheStudent Success Centre designed to increaseparticipants’ social awareness and knowledgeof volunteer opportunities in the Londoncommunity. Students, faculty and staffparticipate together in meaningful serviceexperiences at a variety of communityagencies, including the Boys & Girls Cluband ReForest London. Western Servestakes place annually on the 3rd Saturday inSeptember.Western’sVolunteer Program (WVP)Phone: 519-661-3559www.success.uwo.caThe Student Success Centre designedWestern’s Volunteer Program (WVP) to provideWestern students with practical experienceand the opportunity to enhance their civicresponsibility while addressing campuscommunity needs. Through WVP, students aregiven the opportunity to work on a volunteerbasis under the guidance of a supervisor fromWestern or an affiliated institution. Thesesupervisors include faculty and staff who arewilling to mentor committed Western studentsthroughout the year for 3-10 hours a week.Check out the website, or drop by Room 210in the UCC.Writing Support CentrePeer Tutor Programwww.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/index.html?peer_tutoringThe Writing Support Centre’s volunteerwriting tutors offer feedback on studentwriting. For more information visit theServices to Help you Succeed section.61Volunteer & Clubs

WESTERN BUILDINGSWestern BuildingsMore information about all the items below can be found in the Student Central and Fees &Financial Aid sections in this guide or at www.registrar.uwo.caOnline Servicesstudent.uwo.ca & studentservices.uwo.caRegistrationTranscript RequestView Final GradesExam SchedulesClass Schedules *Apply to GraduateAddress ChangeAccount BalanceTuition and Refund SchedulesPrint T2202a FormApply for OSAP, Bursaries, Workstudy* See Registration Guidelines section inthis guideStudent Central, Room 1120 WSSIn Person ServicesWestern ONECardTranscript, Official Western Letter andCourse Description RequestsLetters of PermissionName ChangesUHIPTuition PaymentsRefund ChequesT2202a & T4a requestsThird Party FormsDiploma Pickup and Replacement RequestGraduation Application and DeferralsEmergency Financial Aid AppointmentsOSAP PickupInterest Relief FormsTelephone HelplineServices519-661-2100Course Registration HelpEnrollment ConfirmationStudent Center AssistanceTranscript InformationAddress ChangesRefund RequestsT2202a & T4A RequestBook Financial Aid AppointmentsOSAP InformationAdmissions InformationLocations for areas in theWestern Student ServicesBuilding wss.uwo.caFirst Floor:Student Central – Room 1120Student Financial Aid – Office of theRegistrar, Room 1100Second Floor:Examination Services – Office of theRegistrar, 2140International and Exchange Student Centre– 2120; Reception Room 4112Indigenous Services – Student DevelopmentCentre, Reception Room 2100CThird Floor:Experiential Learning, 3100Office of the Ombudsperson, 3100Undergraduate Admissions, 3140Undergraduate Recruitment, 3140Building Short Forms(as scheduled in the timetable)Fourth Floor:Students with Disabilities – StudentDevelopment Services, Reception Room 4111Learning Skills Services – StudentDevelopment Services; Reception Room 4111Writing Support Centre – StudentDevelopment Services; Reception Rm. 4112Psychological Services – StudentDevelopment Services; Reception, Room 4112Short Form Building Name Short Form Building Name3M CtrAHB&GSBRCHBDSBECEHESBHSBHCIBSKCLAHMB3M CenterAlumni HallBiological and Geological ScienceBrescia CollegeChemistry BuildingDental Science BuildingsElborn College. (Entrance recommendedthrough south doors)Elgin HallEngineering Science BuildingHealth Sciences Building(formerly South Valley Building - SVB)Huron University CollegeIvey Business SchoolKing’s CollegeLawson HallMusic BuildingMCMSBNSP&ABSHSSCSTaBSTHSTPSSSBTCTHUCUCCWSSBVACWSCWSRCMiddlesex CollegeMedical Science BuildingNatural Sciences CentrePhysics and Astronomy BuildingSomerville HouseSocial Science CentreStaging BuildingStevenson HallSt. Peter’s SeminarySupport Services BuildingTalbot CollegeThames HallUniversity CollegeUniversity Community CentreWestern Student Services BuildingVisual Arts CentreWestern Science Centre (Paterson Building)Western Student Recreation Centre62 STUDENT GUIDE GUIDE 2011-2012

TERMAlumniAncillary FeesBursaryConvocationCurriculumVitae (CV)FroshGraduateIntent toRegisterInternshipITSLAMPUniversity-SpeakA Guide for Parents and StudentsUniversity is an exciting time for Students and their Parents, but it can also be a sometimes dauntingexperience. The sheer size of the campus and the number of people working and studying here may makethe school seem like its own town and, like any town, it has its own character,rituals, and even language. This guide is intended to help you familiarizeyourself with some of the terminology, the “University-Speak,” that you mayencounter at Western. Understanding some of the jargon and expressionsused around you is one of the best steps to feeling “at home.”The 2011-2012 First Year Classconsists of 5150 students,the largest in the historyof Western!DEFINITIONIronically, the first word in our Guide describes what youwill be once you have finished University. Alumni is plural;Alumnus is singular and refers to a former student of aspecific school, College, or University.Ancillary Fees are supplementary costs that are in additionto a principle fee (i.e. an Ancillary Fee may be required forspecial access to recreational facilities).A Bursary is a non-repayable grant usually awarded tostudents based on financial need.Convocation means a group of people gathered for aceremony (i.e. Graduation).From Latin meaning “course of life.” Like a résumé, aCV or “vita” is a summary of your skills, experience, andeducation. It is quite detailed and is often longer than2 pages. CVs are the documents required to apply forGraduate School, scientific research, and academicpositions.Frosh is a gender-less short-form for “Freshmen” and refersto new or first-year students.A Graduate is a student who has earned a degree.Graduate School refers to a division of the University whichoffers courses leading to degrees more advanced than theBachelor’s Degree (i.e. Master’s Degree, PhD Degree).First-year students must complete their Intent toRegister by March 31 in their first year of studies. Thisdocument indicates their intention to return to Western inSeptember for a second year and declares their intendedarea of study.Internships are offered in different programs at differentstages of a student’s academic career. If you participate in oneof these programs, you are an Intern. An Intern is a personwho works as an apprentice or trainee in an occupation orprofession to gain practical experience. An Internship is anofficial or formal program that provides practical experience forbeginners in an occupation or profession.ITS (Information Technology Services) is the front-linesupport for all aspects of computing services at Western.(www.uwo.ca/its)LAMP (Leadership and Mentor Program) is designed tohelp first-year students learn leadership skills and, bypairing them with upper-year students, will expose themto a supportive learning community. LAMP is intended toguide new students through their first year of University life.TERMO-WeekPost-DegreePostgraduateSERTSophsTermTranscriptUndergraduateVarsity TeamsWork StudyDEFINITIONO-Week is Orientation Week—that week at the beginningof the school year designed to ease transition into life atWestern. A variety of programs are scheduled to encouragenew students to meet other students, familiarize themselveswith the campus, and become comfortable with their new“home.” “Shinerama” (a cystic fibrosis fundraiser) and the“Terry Fox Run” (part of the “Marathon of Hope” event insupport of cancer research) are two of the O-Week programs.Post-Degree refers to that time after a Degree (i.e.Bachelor’s Degree) has been earned. Post-DegreeDiploma Programs occur after the first Degree and areoften designed to complement an Undergraduate Degree.A Postgraduate is a Student who has obtained a degreefrom a University and is pursuing studies for a moreadvanced qualification. A Postgraduate Program is aprogram available to students who have graduated andearned a first Degree (i.e. Bachelor’s Degree).SERT (Student Emergency Response Team) is a teamof Western students brought together by their shared desireto help other people (i.e. in case of emergency and first-aidsituations).Sophs or Sophomores are upper-year studentsTerm refers to a set duration of time during which classestake place. For example, in the Fall Term, “First Term”Courses run from September until December; in the WinterTerm, “Second Term” Courses run from January untilApril. Specific dates for each Term can be found in theStudent Guide or on the Registrar’s Website (www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm)A Transcript is a copy of a student’s academic recordthat indicates dates, courses, grades, etc. certified by theRegistrar with an embossed seal.An Undergraduate is a University student who has notearned a first or Undergraduate Degree (i.e. Bachelor’sDegree). Undergraduate Studies refer to those studiesthat occur prior to earning/finishing a first/UndergraduateDegree.Varsity Teams are the principal athletic teams thatrepresent Western and compete against the principal athleticteams from other Universities.Work Study is a part-time employment program whichallows students to work on campus in flexible environmentsthrough Fall and Winter terms. To qualify for Work Study,students must be Canadian citizens, have a 60% (or more)course loads, and demonstrate financial need.University-Speak articleSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201263

Affiliated University CollegesBrescia University CollegeBrescia University CollegePhone: 519- 432-8353Email: brescia@uwo.ca; Email: www.brescia.uwo.caBrescia University College atThe University of Western Ontario1285 Western RoadLondon, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2A University Built for Women byWomenBrescia University College is located onbeautiful grounds next to The University ofWestern Ontario with which it is affiliated.Brescia students enjoy the activity and resourcesof a large University plus the sense of communitythat is found on a small campus.Brescia provides academic programming ofthe highest quality. Faculty members in all fieldsare respected scholars with an active interestin undergraduate teaching. Faculty research insuch fields as nutrition, sociology, communitydevelopment, religious studies and Englishliterature is innovative and well regarded.As Canada’s only University-level women’scollege, Brescia focuses on the needs of womenlearners. Brescia students encounter manyopportunities to develop their leadershippotential and are encouraged to play decisionmakingroles in campus organizations.Brescia students learn to think critically andto challenge accepted opinion. These analyticalskills prepare women for the challenges of futurecareers and social responsibilities.Academic DivisionsAcademic DeanDr. John Mitchelljbmitche@uwo.caTelephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363Associate Academic Dean (Student Affairs)Dr. Leslie Janesljanes@uwo.caTelephone: 519-432-8353 ext. 28363Division of Arts and Humanities• Programs in English, Modern Languages,Religious Studies and PhilosophyDivision of Food and Nutritional Sciences• Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences- Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, andFood Science and TechnologyDivision of Social Sciences• Programs in History, Management andOrganizational Studies, Political Science,Psychology and Leadership StudiesDivision of Sociology and Family Studies• Programs in Sociology, CommunityDevelopment and Family Studies,Crime and Communities, Families andCommunities, and Nutrition and FamiliesAcademic Support and AdvisingBrescia produces an Academic Guide whichcontains important information to help first yearstudents achieve academic success.ADD/DROPBrescia Registrar’s OfficeRoom 11, Mother St. James Memorial BuildingHours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pmPhone: 519-858-5151Fax: 519-858-5137Email: brescia@uwo.caBrescia Registrar’s OfficeRoom 11, Mother St. James Memorial BuildingHours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pmPhone: 519-858-5151Fax: 519-858-5137Email: brescia@uwo.caBrescia Students’ CouncilPhone: 519-432-8353 ext. 20105www.bucsc.caIf you have any questions about BUCSC elections,please contact our VP Administration, atvpadministration@bucsc.ca.Fall-Winter (Sept.-April)Academic Advising Hours:By appointmentMonday-Thursday 9:30am-11:30amDrop inMonday-Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pmCall 519-858-5151 to book an appointment.Please call ahead to ensure an advisor will beavailable to meet with you regarding:• course selection• program registration• academic accommodation• advising appointmentsFees, Scholarships andFinancial AidBusiness OfficeSt. James Building, Main FloorPhone: 519-432-8353 x28382Fax: 519-858-5116Office Hours: Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pmFood ServicesCastle CaféLocated in lower level of Ursuline Hall. Open7am-7:30pm. (A meal card can be purchased atthe Business Office so you don’t need to carrycash.)Get Ready for Intent toRegister (ITR)The Brescia Advising Team will be hostinga number of sessions to assist you with youracademic planning for September 2012.Intent to Register is the formal process ofrecording your program for next year. Allreturning students are required to submittheir ITR.64 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

The student to facultyratio at Brescia is 14:1.Intent to Register Drop-In(Foyer Outside the Library)Advisors will be on-hand to assiststudents in completing the Intent to Registerprocess. All students may drop in to speakwith an advisor.After final grades are posted in May,students may check their “adjudicationcomments” at student.uwo.caGovernment Assistance forNon-Ontario StudentsIf you are not a resident of Ontario,information on your home province’s financialassistance program can be obtained through theCanada Student Loan Program website.Medical AccommodationNote: If you consulted Student HealthServices on-campus, use the Records Releaseform available in the Brescia Registrar’s Office.Ontario Student AssistanceProgram (OSAP)See the Fees and Financial Aid Section in this guide.Applications are available each spring from:• from the Business Office at Brescia (forpaper applications only)• online at http://osap.gov.on.caStudents are encouraged to apply early.All applications and/or applicationinformation must be submitted to the BusinessOffice at Brescia. When applying for OSAPassistance online, please remember to select theUniversity of Western Ontario as your primaryschool selection. Brescia is affiliated with theUniversity of Western Ontario, but all financialassistance for Brescia students is administered atBrescia.Students, along with their parents and spousewith applicant consent, are encouraged to reviewtheir individual situation with the FinancialAid Officer. If you feel you are in a situationthat requires special consideration, please makean appointment to see Brescia’s Financial AidOfficer in the Business Office, Room 110.DeadlinesFall/Winter Fee Deferment to OSAP deadline- All students should apply no later than June30th with all signature sheets and all outstandingpaperwork submitted no later than the thirdweek of July annually. You may defer paymentof tuition until your loan documents arereceived if you applied for OSAP by the Bresciadeadlines, and you have received confirmationfrom the Ministry that you will be receivingsufficient OSAP to cover fees due. Typically youshould receive this confirmation automaticallybefore the August fee payment date by eitherpaper or email depending on the choice ofcommunication you chose at the time ofapplication, or you may check your status onthe OSAP website.Please note that the academic year atBrescia is 34 weeks in length - two terms.A student applying for summer OSAPcompletes a separate application in earlyspring.Other BursariesSee the Fees and Financial Aid section in thisguide.ParkingSee the Parking section in this guide.Resources @ theRegistrar’s Office• Academic Calendars• Brescia Timetable• Module Sheets• Registration Handbooks• Summer Timetable• Exam Schedules• Bus SchedulesThere are three summer sessions:Intersession (early May - mid June); SummerEvening (early May - late July) and SummerDay (early July - mid August).Services @ the BresciaRegistrar’s Office• Academic Advising• Add/Drop• Paper Add/Drop will be in the Bresciaauditorium• All Brescia students must drop offcompleted paper Add/Drop formsfor signature and processing to theBrescia auditorium• Dean’s Waiver information• Getting around campus• Graduation information andinstructions on how to Apply toGraduate• Applying for a Letter of Permission totake a course at another University• Program registration• Room Bookings: except Auditoriumand Oak Room (available throughPrincipal’s Office)• UHIPShuttle Bus, King’s/Bresciawww.kings.uwo.ca/index.cfm/current-students/kingsbrescia-bus-schedulesThis bus is free to all Western students.For a current schedule of stops, please visitthe website above.Want to Get Involved?You’re not too late! There are usually severalpositions that will be re-opened in the Fall By-Elections. Visit our website for more details.Writing Centrewww.brescia.uwo.ca/campus_life/campus_services/writing_center/index.htmlSt. James Building - Room 40Brescia’s Writing Centre welcomes allstudent writers. Develop your writing skills inconversation with Brescia’s Writing Instructoror Peer Tutors. We share writing strategies,a resource library and access to on-lineinformation. Bring your ideas, doodles, drafts,or blank pages. We’ll encourage and help youto develop an effective voice in the academiccommunity.Individual Writing Instruction• Drop in or book an appointment inRoom 40 (After hours at McCannStudent Services Centre)• Plan to visit for up to 50 minutes (15minutes during peak hours)• Discover Writing style guides andreferences• Use our ESL resourcesBrescia University CollegeSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201265

Affiliated University CollegesHuron University CollegeAthletics and RecreationSee the Sports and Recreation section in this guide.BursariesHuron Entrance Bursaries• non-repayable grants ranging from$250-$3,000 per year• applicants must demonstrate financialneed• apply through the Financial Aid Office,519-438-7224, ext. 215Fees and Financial SupportTuition Fees: Room A116 HUC;Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 216OSAP and Bursaries: Room A120 HUC;Phone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 215Hours of Operation:Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pmAppointments are not necessary.Huron University CollegePhone: 519-438-7224Email: huron@uwo.cawww.huronuc.caHuron University College, Room W281349 Western Road, London, ON N6G 1H3A Brief Look at Huron’s PastHuron University College wasincorporated on May 5, 1863, and is thefounding college of The University ofWestern Ontario. Originally established asHuron College, Huron changed its nameto Huron University College with RoyalAssent in June 2000. To be part of Huronis to be part of one of the oldest Universitycommunities in Canada.In 1951, Huron moved to its presentlocation and has since seen major growthnot only in its student enrollment, butalso in its residence facilities, classrooms,library, and faculty offices. From its modestbeginnings in 1956 with 45 full-timestudents, the Faculty of Arts and SocialScience (originally known as the Faculty ofArts), now boasts a student enrollment ofover 1200 full-time students. Our Facultyof Theology continues to attract students toits Bachelor of Theology, Master of Divinity,Master of Theological Studies and Master ofArts (Theology) programs. The two Facultiesenroll a diverse student body of about 1300,with students from across Canada andaround the world.Academic CounsellorsDebbie Chadwick (B.A.), Academic Counsellor519-438-7224 ext. 276dchadwi2@huron.uwo.caAndrea Legato (B.A., M.A.), Academic Counsellor519-438-7224 ext. 252alegato2@uwo.caHours of Operation:Monday-Friday: 9am-4pmDrop in to book an appointment or call519-438-7224 ext. 244The Academic Counselling office at HuronUniversity College is located in the WestWing of the College in the Academic ServicesCentre (A.S.C.). The Academic Counsellorsare qualified to assist students with theiracademic programs, selection of courses, andfuture educational planning. They are alsoavailable to help students with any academicdifficulties that they are experiencing and toguide students to the appropriate servicesavailable on campus if needed.Academic Services CentreThis centre has been designed to provideHuron University College students withall of the tools necessary to be successfulthroughout their undergraduate career andbeyond. If you need any academic assistanceremember A.S.C.• Academic Counselling• Career Services• Writing CentreAdd/DropSee the Student Central section in this guide.Foodwww.huronuc.ca/dininghallAll students living in residence mustparticipate in the food plan. Students dine inthe Huron Dining Hall, located on Huron’scampus just a short walk from the residences.Western Students may also dine here as well.Huron students may choose to increase theireating options by adding UWO food dollarsto their card, which gives students access tothe University of Western Ontario outlets, aswell as selected places in the City of London.Your food card operates on a declining balancesystem that updates your balance each timeyou make a purchase at the Food Court.Housing/Residencehuronuc.ca/housingResidence Name Style No. of TypeS studentsBenson House (Upper Year) house 7 co-edCronyn House (Upper Year) house 8 co-edHenderson House (Upper Year) house 11 co-edHellmuth Hall dormitory 98 co-edO’Neil/Ridley dormitory 185 co-edSouthwest Residence suites 56 co-edYellow Cottage (Upper Year) house 3 co-edYoung House (Upper Year) house 5 co-edSpaces may be available.Intent to RegisterIf you are planning to return or transfer toHuron in September, you must indicate yourIntent to Register on-line by the deadline.If you do not complete the on-line Intentto Register form, you will not be sent aregistration/course selection package in June,66 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

Huron is the foundingcollege of Western,established in 1863.and you won’t be able to register for coursesfor the Fall/Winter term.International Peer GuideProgramThis program provides Canadian students(as “Peer Guides”) the opportunity to makefriends and to gain valuable experienceworking with international students througha series of international activities andinternational coffee mornings. The purposeof these activities is to introduce internationaland exchange students to Canadian culturaland social life and to provide opportunities forsocial interaction between the Canadian andinternational communities at Huron.Office of the RegistrarRoom W25Hours of Operation:Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 8:30am-4pmTues.: 10:00am-4pmPlease note all requests for letters ofenrollment, signatures on governmentdocuments, insurance, scholarship etc. formsmust be directed to the Huron Registrar’sOffice.Requests for official transcripts must bemade through The University of WesternOntario Registrar’s Office (See StudentCentral section in this guide) Rm. 1120 WSS.OSAPApplicants can find informationregarding this program as well as the on-lineapplication in the Fees and Finance sectionin this guide or on the OSAP website locatedat http://osap.gov.on.caParkingSee the Parking section in this guide.Registration at HuronThe module program permits Huronstudents to combine an area of study withone of the other Huron program areas or witha major or minor offered at The University ofWestern Ontario, Brescia University Collegeor King’s University College. Huron studentscan take up to 2.0 courses per year at theother Western campuses as long as the courseis not offered at Huron.Western, King’s and Brescia studentscan enroll in 1.0 courses at Huron per year.Huron students graduate with a degree fromThe University of Western Ontario with aHuron distinction.ScholarshipsPhone: 519- 438-7224, ext. 281Email: huron@uwo.cahuronuc.ca/scholarshipshuronuc.ca/seniorscholarshipHuron University College rewards academicexcellence and provides a number of automaticscholarships as well as scholarships that requirean application.Student Clubs and Activitieswww.myhuron.caWith just over 1,300 students, Huron is agreat place to make a lifetime of friendships.Students get incredible support and encouragementfrom faculty and fellow students.Involvement OpportunitiesAt Huron it is easy to get involved and thereare many positions on campus that provideleadership experience.Some opportunities include: students’council (45 positions), Dam the Stress Mentors(35 Positions), Promotions Crew (20 Positions),and the various committees (Formals, FashionShow, charities, etc.)HUCSC Event list:Homecoming, Formal, Boat Cruise, AlumniEvents, Wrap it Up, Think Pink, Battle of theBands, Huron IdolSome Huron Clubs include:French Club, Huron UndergroundDramatic Society, Huron Literary Society,Sandwich Club, SAMAJ Cultural Club,GLOBE, Golf Club, JAM (Just About Music),History Club, Huron Heat (Dance Club)In addition to all of the clubs and activitiesoffered at Huron, students may also takeadvantage of all that the University of WesternOntario has to offer, www.usc.uwo.ca.Undergraduate ProgramsAcademic ProgramsEconomics, English, French and AsianStudies, Global Studies, History, JewishStudies, Management and OrganizationalStudies, dual degrees with HBA Ivey,Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,Scholars Electives, TheologyExchangesHuron University College has 21 formalexchange agreements with universitiesaround the world in many differentcountries.International Study Centre atHerstmonceux CastleStudents admitted to Huron mayapply to spend their first year at theInternational Study Centre (ISC) atHerstmonceux Castle, in Sussex,England. After completing their first year ofstudy at the ISC, the students return to Canadato complete their degree at Huron.Study AbroadOther study abroad opportunities can bearranged by students to attend universitiesworld-wide, lasting anywhere between a weekto a year. Many of these opportunities includecourses for credit towards their degree atHuron.Volunteer OpportunitiesIf you do not want to study abroad, butstill wish to be involved in our internationalinitiatives you can volunteer with GLOBE. Thisstudent club networks with a number of committeesconcerned with active involvement inworld issues. Some of the committees include:WUSC - activities include education and awarenessof issues faced by developing countries,sponsorship of a refugee student each year (toattend Huron); Amnesty International Committee-educatesand takes action against humanrights abuse; Red Cross Committee-conductseducational campaigns about humanitarianconcerns.Writing Services at Huron438-7224 ext. 317www.huronuc.ca/writingcentreThere are a number of services that havebeen developed to help students improve theiracademic essay writing skills at Huron.Graduating students who wish to receive aCertificate of Proficiency in Writing must takethe Writing Proficiency assessment again in theyear that they graduate. A score of 4 or higheron this writing assessment allows students toreceive the Certificate upon graduation. Manypeople have found this a useful qualification toattach to their resumes. This year at graduationwe awarded four Certificates of Proficiency andone Certificate of Excellence in Writing.The Writing Centre staff, along with thePeer Writing Instructors, provide individualhelp with writing problems and giveworkshops on writing skills. We also havemany free handouts available at the WritingCentre which will help you strengthen yourwriting skills.Huron University CollegeSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201267

Affiliated University CollegesKing’s University CollegeKing’s University CollegePhone: 519-433-3491www.kings.uwo.caKing’s is a Catholic, co-educational, liberalarts University college, affiliated with TheUniversity of Western Ontario. A King’sstudent is registered at Western and receivesWestern credits. Our students may takeany course not offered at King’s at Western,Brescia or Huron. All degrees are grantedfrom The University of Western Ontario.Add/Drop, Fall/WinterFor Add/Drop deadlines, go to:www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg9.htmlDuring the off-line registration period,King’s students must submit their Add/Dropforms to an Academic Counsellor for finalapproval.King’s Academic Dean’s office contactinformation: Dante Lenardon (DL) 104;academic.dean@uwo.ca; 519-433-3491, ext.4406Academic Counselling drop-in hours: www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/academic-deansoffice/academic-counselling-drop-in-hoursSummer School Add/Drop Deadlineswww.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/ImportantSummerDates2011.pdfPaper Add/Drop Instructions for King’sstudents (when web registration isclosed):1) Get an Add/Drop form from DL104 andfill it out.2. Get Department signatures on the formfrom the relevant Department (at King’sor another campus).3) Come to King’s Academic Dean’s Office(DL104) during drop-in hours (seeabove) to get an Academic Counsellor’sapproval/signature on the form.Food Services at King’sKing’s Food Services offers customerorientedeateries featuring broad andvaried menu choices. We have created anenvironment that offers students quality,value, convenience and excitement. Weare always working to bring you fun andnutritious dining choices that fit in withyour lifestyle. Your options include nationalbrands, comfort foods, display cooking,convenience items, gourmet coffee, sushiand much more that is available to all King’sstudents.We are committed to providing qualityfood, service and value with innovativeprograms in order to meet your changingneeds. Your satisfaction is our number-onepriority.Hours of Operation:Thames MarketMonday- Thursday: 8am-9pmFriday: 8am-7pmSaturday & Sunday: 11am-7pmTim HortonsMonday-Thursday: 8am-9pmFriday: 8am-3pmSaturday & Sunday: ClosedGeneral Bursaries519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406ext. 4317,4410, 4355 or 4319www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/awards-scholarshipsand-bursariesContact Shelly Guerin at the King’s University CollegeStudent Financial Services Office.Students that do not qualify for otherKing’s University College Bursaries that maybe experiencing financial difficulties areencouraged to apply for this bursary. Thisbursary is also available to students that mayfind themselves in a financial emergencysuch as unexpected medical expenses notcovered by normal provincial or federalfunding. Each application is reviewed indetail and decisions are made on a studentby student basis regarding the level offunding necessary.Learning Skills ServicesAssistance is available for:• exam preparation• essay research and organization• time management• effective note taking• learning from textbooksTo schedule an appointment for learning68 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012

The average first-yearclass at King’s has 50to 60 students.skills services, please contact:Gale Baker, Administrative AssistantOffice of the Dean of Students:Room W157, Wemple Building519- 433-3491 ext. 4321Online Learning Skills assistance is alsoavailable from the Student DevelopmentCentre, UWO.News and Updates:King’s Parking for 11/12• Application will be available startingJune 1st at www.kings.uwo.ca/currentstudents/campus-services/parkingservices• Cost is $715.00, taxes included. (If atransponder is required, an additional$35 deposit will apply.)OSAP for Fall/Winter 11/12• Application should become availableonline at the end of May, 2011 atosap.gov.on.ca• New students should apply no later thanJune 17, 2011 to be considered for allpossible programs.• Returning students should apply no laterthan July 14, 2011.Work Study for Fall/Winter 11/12• Students can apply for Fall/Winter WorkStudy starting August 1st, 2011How To Get Your T2202A (Tax Certificatefor Tuition and Education Amounts)1. Go to the Student Centre site atstudent.uwo.ca2. Login to your account using your emaillogin and passwordSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012NOTE: if you do not remember yourpersonal account or password, go tothe link below the “Login” section forassistance.3. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom ofthe page4. Under “Finances”, find ‘my T2202Aslips’ and click on the link5. Choose which year that you wish to printSummer School Tuition• You must contact UWO regardingsummer tuition and summer OSAP. Yoursummer tuition balance will be locatedon your Student Centre.• Student Financial Services at UWO islocated in Room 1140, Western StudentServices Building• Call the UWO Help Line at519-661-2100 or email finaid@uwo.ca.Recent Announcements from the Ministryof Education and Training, Colleges andUniversities• Textbook and Technology Grant for11/12 will remain at $150 and only begiven to OSAP eligible students that havepicked up their funding.• Distance Grants / Travel Grants for 11/12(awarded through the OSAP application)will only be awarded to students thatdemonstrate financial need ex) qualifyfor at least $1 of needs based funding.Scholarships and Awardswww.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/awardsscholarships-and-bursariesNOTE: Applications for scholarships, awardsor bursaries with an October closing date,will not be accepted until August 1st.Are you a “First in Family (NewGeneration) Student”?If you are the first in your family to attendpost-secondary (i.e. your parents did notattend college or University), you are a Firstin Family (New Generation) student andmay be eligible. Visit the website for details.Student Financial Services:your Financial Resource CentrePhone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4319Toll Free: 1-800-265-4406Fax: 519-963-0975Email: kingsfinances@uwo.caRoom W144, Wemple BuildingHours of Operation:Monday to Friday : 9am-3pmSummer School TipsSpring/Summer Calendar (online) available inFebruary at westerncalendar.uwo.caRegistration opens at the end of February• For registration problems, contact theRegistration Help Line: 519-433-3491ext. 4999.Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm• Activate yourself for Summerregistration 72 hours before registering.• When choosing courses (student.uwo.ca), make sure you have theprerequisite. Use Degree Check 101at www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/academic-deans-office/degreeinformation/degree-check-101andprogram checklists at www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/academic-deansoffice/degree-information/programcheckliststo make sure the coursewill fulfil a general degree or modularrequirement.• Some courses fill up early; don’t waittill the last day to add• Drop deadlines closely follow Adddeadlines• Course load: 3.0 courses; no more than2.0 concurrently; no more than 1.0through Distance Studies• Courses are condensed!• Make sure you pay your fees on time• If you are not taking the course/s dropthemWork Study Bursaries519-433-3491 or 1-800-265-4406ext. 4317,4410 or 4355www.kings.uwo.ca/admissions/awardsscholarships-and-bursariesContact Shelly Guerin at the King’s University CollegeStudent Financial Services Office.This program gives students that candemonstrate financial need the opportunityto work at King’s University College alongside Faculty, Administration and Staff.This unique program will provide studentswith work experience that will prove to bebeneficial in the work force or for a postgraduate degree.69King’s University College

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Important ContactsThe University of Western Ontario............ 519-661-2111www.uwo.caGeneral InquiriesStudent Central....................................... 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caAlumni Relations..................................... 519-661-2199www.alumni.uwo.caThe Book Store at Western...................... 519-661-3520www.bookstore.uwo.caCampus Community Police ServiceNon Emergencies.................................... 519-661-3300Emergencies................................................911 or x911www.uwo.ca/policeCampus Meal Plan.......................................519-661-3957www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplanCampus Recreation Membership Services...519-661-3090www.westernmustangs.ca/campusrecCampus RecreationSquash Court Reservations:..........................519-661-3090www.westernmustangs.ca/campusrecContinuing Studies.................................. 519-661-3658www.uwo.ca/cstudiesThe D.B. Weldon Library.......................... 519-661-3166www.lib.uwo.ca/weldonDistance Studies..................................... 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.ca/distanceEquity & Human Rights Services.............. 519-661-3334www.uwo.ca/equityFacilities Management.....................................519-661-3304www.uwo.ca/ppdFoot Patrol.............................................. 519-661-3650www.uwo.ca/footpatrolStaff/Faculty Family Practice Clinic.......... 519-661-2047www.shs.uwo.ca/staff/staffhealth.htmlSchool of Graduate andPostdoctoral Studies............................... 519-661-2102www.grad.uwo.caGraphic Services..................................... 519-661-4014www.graphicservices.uwo.caGreat Hall Catering.................................. 519-661-3048www.greathallcatering.caHelpline.................................................. 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caHospitality Services................................. 519-661-4231www.has.uwo.ca/hospitalityHuman Resource Services...................... 519-661-2194www.uwo.ca/humanresourcesIndigenous Services................................ 519-661-4095www.indigenous.uwo.caInternational Exchange Program................................................. 519-661-2111 x85196www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchangeInternational and ExchangeStudent Centre........................... 519-661-2111 x85908www.iesc.uwo.caITS Helpdesk........................................... 519-661-3800www.uwo.ca/itsMichael’s Dining Room........................... 519-661-4080www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/michaelsOffice of the Ombudsperson................... 519-661-3573www.uwo.ca/ombudsOffice of the Registrar............................. 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caParking Services..................................... 519-661-3973www.uwo.ca/parkingResidence at Western............................. 519-661-3547www.residenceatwestern.caScholarships and Awards........................ 519-661-3991www.registrar.uwo.caServices for Students with Disabilities...... 519-661-2147www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssdSocial Science Career Services.......519-661-2111 x80486STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012www.ssc.uwo.ca/careersStudent Development Centre................... 519-661-3031www.sdc.uwo.caStudent Financial Services...................... 519-661-2100www.registrar.uwo.caStudent Health Services.......................... 519-661-3030www.shs.uwo.caStudent Services..................................... 519-661-2100studentservices.uwo.caThe Student Success Centre................... 519-661-3559www.success.uwo.caTeaching Support Centre............ 519-661-2111 x84622www.uwo.ca/tscUndergraduate Recruitmentand Admissions...................................... 519-661-2100www.welcome.uwo.caUniversity Students’ Council.................... 519-661-3574www.usc.uwo.caAcademic Counselling OfficesFaculty of Arts & Humanities519-661-3043 (from residence, dial 83043)Room 112G, University College. Appointments preferred.Email: arts@uwo.cawww.uwo.ca/arts/AcademicCounselling.htmlBrescia University College..........519-432-8353www.brescia.uwo.caDon Wright Faculty of Music519-661-2044 (from your residence, dial 82044)Room 210, Talbot College. Appointments preferredwww.music.uwo.ca/students/programcounselling.htmlFaculty of Engineering519-661-2130 (from residence, dial 82130)Room 2097, Spencer Engineering Sciences BuildingAppointments requiredwww.engga.uwo.ca/undergraduateFaculty of Health SciencesSchool of Health Studies519-661-4119 (from residence, dial 84119)Room 222, Labatt Health Sciences BuildingAppointments preferredwww.uwo.ca/fhs/health_studies/academic_counselling/index.htmlSchool of Kinesiology519-661-3086 (from residence, dial 83086)Room 2225, 3M Centre. Appointments preferredwww.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/ug/academic_counselling/index.htmlSchool of Nursing519-661‐3398 (from residence, dial 83398)Room H128, Health Sciences Addition.Appointments Requiredwww.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/UG/academic_counselling.htmlHuron University College............519-438-7224www.huronuc.caFaculty of Information & Media Studies519-661-3542 (from residence, dial 83542)Room 240, North Campus Building. Appointments preferredwww.fims.uwo.caKing’s University College.............519-433-3491www.kings.uwo.caFaculty of Science519-661-3040 (from residence, dial 83040)Room 191, Western Science Centre. Appointments preferred.Email: scibmsac@uwo.cawww.uwo.ca/sci/counsellingBachelor of Medical Sciences519-661-3169Room M138, Medical Sciences Buildingwww.uwo.ca/bmscFaculty of Social Science519-661-2011 (from residence, dial 82011)Rooms 2105 and 2114, Social Science CentreRecorded information........................................519-661-2052Social Sciences Career Services.......... 519-661-2111 x80486Appointments preferred. Email: ssaco@uwo.cawww.counselling.ssc.uwo.caResources for InitialHome SetupElectricityLondon Hydro......................................... 519-661-5503www.londonhydro.comHeatUnion Gas............................................... 519-439-0151www.uniongas.com Toll Free: 1-888-774-3111Phone Connection, Television & HighSpeed InternetBell Canada ......................... Toll Free: 1-800-668-6878www.bell.ca/shop/application/commercewfRogers Canada..................... Toll Free: 1-800-980-5464www.rogers.caHome Internet Use through WesternFree dial in Service to a maximum of 40 hours per monthwww.uwo.ca/its/doc/hdi/access/Dialin_to_UWO_from_Vista.htmlLocal NewspaperLondon Free Press ................................. 519-679-6666www.lfpress.comMetro News (distributed free at various locations)www.metronews.ca/londonGarbage/Recycling Collection...... 519-661-4585Pickup according to City Zone :www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/garbage/zonemap_pdf.htmCrisis Appointments andResponse to Traumatic EventsLondon Health Sciences Centre............... 519-685-8500London Crisis CentresMental Health Crisis Line......................... 519-433-2023Distress Centre Help Line........................ 519-667-6711Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line............. 519-438-227224-hr support line for sex trade workers.......519-438-2272Women’s Community Home Help Line..... 519-642-3000Out-of-Town calls..............................1-800-265-1576Zhaawanong (Atenlos) Shelter................ 519-432-2270Outside of the London area code.....1-800-605-747724 hour crisis line.............................. 519-432-0122St. Joseph’s Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Centre................................................. 519-646-6100 x64224London Police Services(not Campus Police)Emergency or Crime in Progress ..............................911Non-Emergencies / General Inquiries...... 519-661-5670TTY (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Only).............. 519-661-6472Police Reporting Centre(Information Only) ................................... 519-661-2664Crime Stoppers ...................................1-800-222-8477Emergency Contacts ON CAMPUSCampus Emergencies...............................................911Ambulance ..............................................................911Fire ..........................................................................911Hazardous Materials Emergencies ............................911Campus Police Non-Emerg.....519-661-3300 or x83300Facilities Management........... 519-661-3304 or x8330471Important Contacts

IndexINDEXAcademic Appeals, Undergraduate Student............ 25Academic Calendar............................................... 25Academic Counselling...........................................25Access Code.....................................................3, 57Accessible Parking................................................ 43Accommodated Exams.......................................... 53Account Balance................................................... 34Add/Drop Policies................................................. 53Admission Bursaries............................................. 34Admission to Western............................................ 33Airbus, Aboutown.................................................. 58Airbus, Robert Q................................................... 58Airport.................................................................. 58Ally Western..........................................................46Alternative Spring Break........................................ 59Alumni Gazette..................................................... 42Alumni House....................................................... 39Alumni Western.........................................28, 37, 40Appointment with Financial Aid.............................. 34Appointment Course Registration Start Time......26, 54ATM..................................................................... 48Award Search....................................................... 52Backpack 2 Briefcase............................................ 28Baseball...............................................................30Bed & Breakfast.................................................... 39Bicycle Paths........................................................ 58Big Purple Couch.................................................. 27Blue Emergency Phones...................................44, 70Board of Governors............................................... 41Books Plus........................................................... 48Book Store at Western........................................... 48Book Store Textbook Buyback................................ 48Booster Juice...................................................31, 48Breadth Requirements for Bachelor Degrees........... 25Breadth Requirements for First Year....................... 25Brescia/King’s Shuttle Bus................................58, 65Brescia University College...................................... 64Brescia University College - Add/Drop...............53, 64Budget................................................................. 35Building Short Forms............................................. 62Bursaries...................................................34, 66, 68Bus Pass.............................................................. 58Bus Services ........................................................ 58Buyback .............................................................. 48Calendars............................................................. 53Campus Community Police Service........................ 44Campus Computer Store....................................... 48Campus Events..................................................... 27Campus Meal Plan................................................ 31Campus Recreation............................................... 50Campus Recreation Membership........................... 50CareerCentral....................................................... 28Career Fair........................................................... 28Career Week......................................................... 28Centennial Hall..................................................... 30Certificates and Diplomas...................................... 36Change of Address...........................................37, 53Chaplain............................................................... 46Charity Ball........................................................... 27Child Care............................................................ 49Chiropractic Clinic................................................. 48CHRW - Radio Western, 94.9................................. 42Clothing & Gifts..................................................... 49Clubs..............................................................59, 67Clubs Week.......................................................... 27Code of Student Conduct....................................... 44Collection of Personal Information.......................... 44Combined Academic Merit Awards......................... 52Competitive Clubs................................................. 51Computer Store.................................................... 48Computing Labs for Students................................. 42Continuing Studies................................................ 36Convocation.......................................................... 37Convocation DVD.................................................. 37Convocation Receptions.........................................37Course Descriptions.............................................. 53Course Outlines.................................................... 54Course Registration............................................3, 54Covent Garden Market ......................................... 30Crisis Centres....................................................... 71DAT, Dentistry....................................................... 36Day Care.............................................................. 49Degree Services.................................................... 54Degree Verification................................................ 54Delaware Hall....................................................... 39Dental Clinic......................................................... 38Detailed Statement of Account .............................. 54Dietitian................................................................ 38Dining and Catering on Campus............................. 31Diploma Authentication.......................................... 54Diplomas.........................................................37, 54Directory Removal................................................. 54Disabilities............................................................ 47Disaster Plan........................................................ 45Distance Studies................................................... 25distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest...................... 42Earth Day............................................................. 27Eating Disorders................................................... 38Elections.............................................................. 41Elgin Hall.............................................................. 39Email Activation ................................................... 42Emergency Contacts on Campus............................ 44Employment on Campus...................................28, 29Want to request to submitinformation for this guide?Contactpublications@uwo.caor 519-661-2100Employment Websites........................................... 28English Conversation Program............................... 40Environment and Sustainability.............................. 32EnviroWeek.......................................................... 27Envirowestern....................................................... 59Equity and Human Rights Services......................... 46Essex Hall............................................................. 39Events.................................................................. 27Exams, Accommodated......................................... 53Exam Conflicts...................................................... 54Exam Schedule..................................................... 54Exam Shuttle Service............................................ 48Exchange Program................................................ 40External Scholarships and Awards..........................52Facebook............................................................. 42Facebook, Student Central..................................... 54Faculty and Staff Awards....................................... 33Faculty Students’ Councils, Clubsand Associations................................................... 59Family Accommodations........................................ 39Fanshawe Pioneer Village ..................................... 30Fee Deadlines....................................................... 34Fees..................................................................... 34Festival of the Arts................................................ 27Fight Song............................................................ 51Financial Aid......................................................... 34Financial Aid Appointments...............................34, 54Financial Assistance.............................................. 34First Aid Training................................................... 45Flickr.................................................................... 42Food...............................................................31, 46Food Support Service, USC...............................38, 46Football Games..................................................... 51Foot Patrol............................................................ 44Forest City Image Center....................................... 48Founders Day....................................................... 27Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.................... 48FSWEP (Federal Student WorkExperience Program)............................................... 28Gazette, The......................................................... 42General Student Computing Labs........................... 42GMAT................................................................... 36GPA Conversion Scale........................................... 54Grad Club............................................................. 31Grade Appeals and Other Requests for Relief.......... 25Grades................................................................. 55Graduate Bursaries and Scholarships................34, 52Graduate and Professional School Fair................... 36Graduate & Professional Programs......................... 36Graduate Programs in Sustainability....................... 32Graduate Scholarships and Funding....................... 52Graduate School................................................... 36Graduate Student Parking Permit........................... 43Graduate Student Teaching Award.......................... 33Graduate Students Work Study.............................. 28Graduate Teaching Assistant Programming............. 36Graduating Awards and Medals.............................. 33Graduation......................................................37, 55Graduation Awards................................................ 33Graduation Requirements...................................... 37Graphic Services .................................................. 48Grand Theatre....................................................... 30Great Hall Catering................................................ 31Green Infrastructure.............................................. 32Green Initiatives on Campus.................................. 32Green Transportation............................................. 32Grocery CheckOut................................................. 48Gym..................................................................... 50Hair Masters......................................................... 48Health Plan........................................................... 38HIV Testing........................................................... 38Hockey................................................................. 30Homecoming...................................................27, 51Hospitality Services............................................... 31Hospitals.............................................................. 38Housing Options................................................... 39Human Rights....................................................... 46Huron University College........................................ 66Huron University College– Add/Drop....................... 53Huron University College - Housing/Residence........ 66In-Course Scholarships and Awards....................... 52Indigenous Services.............................................. 46InfoSource............................................................ 48InPrint ................................................................. 49Intent to Register.............................................55, 66Interest Free Status............................................... 55Interest Relief....................................................... 55International Exchange Program............................. 40International Income Tax Preparation (IITP)..............59Interfraternity Council............................................ 59International Experiences &Opportunities at Western ...................................... 40International Peer Connection (IPC)...................40, 59International and Exchange Student Centre........40, 46International Student Handbook............................. 40Intercollegiate Athletics.......................................... 51ISIC Card.............................................................. 49Island Ink Jet ....................................................... 49ITS....................................................................... 71Jobs on Campus................................................... 28John Labatt Center (JLC)....................................... 30King’s University College - Add/Drop...................... 53King’s/Brescia Shuttle Bus................................58, 65Want to advertisein this guide?Contactinfo@campusad.caor 519-434-9990Last Lecture......................................................... 27Late-Night Busing Program................................... 58Late Registration Fees........................................... 55Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP).......... 41Leadership Education Program.............................. 41Learning Skills Services......................................... 46Let’s Talk Science................................................. 59Letter of Permission.............................................. 55LGBTQ2 Support Program..................................... 46Libraries and Study Areas.................................30, 42LifeTouch............................................................. 49Loblaws Shuttle Bus.............................................. 58London Crisis Centres........................................... 71London Hall.......................................................... 39London Police Services......................................... 71London Public Library............................................ 30London Tourism ................................................... 30London Transit Commission (LTC): ......................... 58Lounge (UCC)........................................................49Lost and Found..................................................... 45Lost Card ............................................................ 57LSAT, Law ............................................................ 36Main Campus – Add/Drop..................................... 53Map of Campus.................................................... 70Mature Advising.................................................... 46Mature Students................................................... 25MCAT, Medicine.................................................... 36McIntosh Gallery..............................................27, 60Meal Plan............................................................. 31Medical Notes ...................................................... 38Medway-Sydenham Hall........................................ 39Methods of Payment............................................. 34Merit Based Awards & Scholarships....................... 52Michael’s Dining Room.......................................... 31Movie Theatre....................................................... 49Museums and Art Galleries ..............................27, 30Musical Performances........................................... 27Mustangs............................................................. 51Name Change....................................................... 55Need Based Awards.............................................. 34Office of the Registrar, The.................................... 53Official Western Letters..........................................56Off to Western...................................................... 60Off-Campus.......................................................... 39OHIP ................................................................... 38Ombudsperson..................................................... 47On Campus and Affiliate Places to Eat.................... 31ONEcard............................................................... 57Online Academic Calendar..................................... 25Ontario Parks ....................................................... 30Orientation Week.................................................. 60OSAP........................................................34, 65, 67Panhellenic Council............................................... 60Parking................................................................ 43Parking at Affiliated Colleges................................. 43Part-Time Students............................................... 26Part-Time Job on Campus..................................... 28Password Replacement......................................3, 56Payment of Fees..............................................34, 35Peer Mentors........................................................ 47Personal Timetables.............................................. 25Perth Hall............................................................. 39Pharmacy, Western On-Campus............................. 49Photo ID............................................................... 57PIN Retrieval......................................................... 56Photo Contest....................................................... 42Police..............................................................44, 71Post Office, USC................................................... 49Pride Week........................................................... 27Privacy Policy of Western....................................... 45Professional Entry Exams...................................... 36Professional Programs.......................................... 36Program & Academic Counselling.......................... 25Psychological Services.......................................... 38Purple Bikes..........................................................32Purple Door Promotions......................................... 49Purple Store, The...................................................49Radio Western...................................................... 42Rapid HIV testing.................................................. 38Refundable Fees................................................... 34Refunds............................................................... 34Register for Courses.............................................. 56Registered Dietitian............................................... 38Registration...........................................3, 25, 54, 56Registration Guidelines............................................ 3Registration for Fall/Winter.................................3, 26Release of Information........................................... 56Requests for Relief................................................ 56Reset Password....................................................56Residences........................................................... 39RezNet................................................................. 39Robert Q’s Airbus ................................................. 58Safety & Security.................................................. 44SAGE: Western’s Community forMature Students................................................... 47Sample Undergraduate Student Budget.................. 35Saugeen-Maitland Hall.......................................... 39Scholar’s Electives................................................ 33Scholarships......................................................... 52Scholarships and Bursaries, how do I apply?........... 52SDC..................................................................... 47Senate................................................................. 41Senior Citizens Bursary......................................... 26SERT: Student Emergency Response Team............. 45Services for Students with Disabilities.................... 47Shuttle Bus, King’s/Brescia...............................58, 65Shuttle Bus, Loblaws............................................. 58Shuttle Bus, USC Exam Service.............................. 58Shuttle Bus, White Oaks Mall................................. 58SIN – Social Insurance NumberReplacement Card................................................ 56Six Degrees ......................................................... 37Society of Off Campus Students (SOCS)................. 41Soph.................................................................... 60Spoke & Rim Tavern, The....................................... 31Sports and Recreation......................................50, 51Sport Clubs...............................................50, 51, 60Sports Medicine Clinic........................................... 48Statement Letters (Official Western Letters)............ 56STEP: Student Transitional Executive Program......... 41Storybook Gardens................................................ 30Structure of the Degree......................................... 26Student Card........................................................ 57Student Center..................................................... 57Student Central................................................53, 62Students’ Council.................................................. 61Student Development Centre................................. 47Student Donation Fee............................................ 34Student Elections.................................................. 41Student Health Services........................................ 38Student Peer Guides........................................40, 59Student Services Building...................................... 62Student Success Centre, The............................29, 47Summer Activation.............................................3, 56Summer Festivals................................................. 30Sustainability........................................................ 32Taxes................................................................... 35Taxi Services........................................................ 58TD Waterhouse Stadium........................................ 51Textbook and Technology Grant.............................. 35Textbook Buyback ................................................ 48Textbook, Personal List.......................................... 48Theatre Western................................................... 27Third Party Forms................................................. 57Timetables............................................................ 57Train Services....................................................... 58Transcripts........................................................... 57Transportation & Travel.....................................32, 58Travel Cuts........................................................... 49Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School.................. 40Tuition.................................................................. 35Twitter.............................................................42, 57UCC Hours of Operation........................................ 49UCC Lounge......................................................... 49UHIP.................................................................... 38Undergraduate Parking Lots.................................. 43Undergraduate Programs in Sustainability............... 32Undergraduate Programs Offered........................... 26Undergraduate Student Parking Permit................... 43University-Speak...................................................63University Students’ Council (USC)......................... 60USC Clubs............................................................ 60USC Exam Shuttle Service..................................... 58USC Health Plan.................................................... 38Varsity Teams....................................................... 51Visiting Students................................................... 57Visitor Parking...................................................... 43Volunteer.............................................................. 59Volunteer Program................................................ 61Volunteer with SDC............................................... 61Volunteers In Progress (VIP) Program..................... 61Wave, The............................................................ 31WebCT, Owl ......................................................... 42Western Access Code........................................... 57Western Campus Recreation.................................. 50Western Facebook................................................ 42Western Film........................................................ 49Western Foot Patrol............................................... 44Western Libraries.................................................. 42Western Mustangs................................................ 51Western News...................................................... 42Western ONEcard................................................. 57Western Scholars.................................................. 33Western Serves.................................................... 61Western Sports and Recreation Centre................... 50Western Student Services Building ........................ 62Western Twitter..................................................... 42Western Volunteer Program................................... 61Western Wireless.................................................. 42Western’s Disaster Plan......................................... 45Western’s Internship Program................................ 29What is the Difference between Part-Timeand Full-Time Status at Western?.......................... 26Where to find a part-time job on campus?.............. 28WhiteOaks Mall Shuttle......................................... 58White Ribbon Campaign........................................ 27Windermere Cafe.................................................. 31Windermere Manor............................................... 58Wireless Internet................................................... 42Women’s Issues Network....................................... 47Work Study......................................................28, 29Working at Western............................................... 29Writing Support Centre, The..............................47, 61You Tube.............................................................. 42Photo Credits:Cover: Corey Stanford; Stephanie Keating, p1; JasonHwan Kim, p3; Paul Mayne, Western News, p7; TaraLinseman, p9; Mike Contasti-Isaac, p11; Zhao Lin,p13; Tereza Bracanovic, p15; Jason Hwan Kim, p17,p19; Paul Mayne, Western News, p27, p28 (bottomleft); courtesy of the SDC, p28, p29 (top right); PaulineLeung p29; Deborah Coward, p30; Jason Hwan Kim,p31; Paul Mayne, Western News, p32; Heather Travis,Western News, p33; Paul Mayne, Western News, p37;Jason Hwan Kim, p39; courtesy of the USC, p41; JasonHwan Kim, p43, p44, p45, p49; courtesy of the WesternMustangs, p50, p51; Paul Mayne, Western News, p50(rugby); Jason Hwan Kim, p51 (logo), p52; DeborahCoward, p53, p54, p55; Paul Mayne, Western News,p56; courtesy of Housing, p57; Jason Hwan Kim p58,p59 (bottom left); Paul Mayne, Western News, p59;courtesy of the USC, p60 (bottom left); Jason Hwan Kim,p60; Heather Travis, Western News, p61; USC, p61 (topleft); courtesy of Foot Patrol, p61; Paul Mayne, WesternNews, 62; Jason Hwan Kim, p64, p65; Jarod Green p66;Jason Hwan Kim, p67, p68, p69.72 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012