Volume 1, Issue 2

January 2011

Welcome to Upper-Year
Housing Options
the Winter Term! Off-Campus Housing

I M
t is our pleasure to offer you our second issue of our
parent newsletter for the 2010-2011 school year. Our first oving off-campus is an exciting experience for many
newsletter generated some great feedback and we appreciate students. Western’s Off-Campus Housing Service can
hearing from you. help university students make the best decision for
their housing needs. Our service provides thousands of rental
The second term has a lot of opportunities for your student
listings each year from landlords who want to rent to students.
to get involved, make connections for future opportunities
and also make further plans for their academic career. We Off-Campus Housing also informs students about provincial
hope this newsletter provides you insight into the cycle of rental law, city bylaws, roommate advice, and other key pieces of
the university year and also gives you helpful contacts and off-campus information.
resources. As usual, do not hesitate to contact us if you need
A few key tips to pass on to your student:
further assistance.
• There is no need to rush into a lease! Over 50% of the listings
Sincerely,
placed on our rental service are received after March 1st.
Leslie Gloor Duncan Encourage your student to take their time and view at least five
Coordinator, University Transition Programs
rental units before making a decision.
The Student Success Centre
fyresource@uwo.ca • Talk to the current tenants about their relationship with their
landlord and what the rental unit is like.
Inside This Issue • Before signing a lease, bring it in to Western’s Housing
Mediation Service to have it reviewed. To make an
1 Welcome! appointment, call 519-661-3787 or e-mail
Upper-Year Housing Options housing.mediation.service@uwo.ca
2 Campus Involvement and Off-Campus Housing Rental Listings:
Leadership Opportunities www.offcampus.uwo.ca

3 Student Wellness Information for Parents Off-Campus Advisors:

www.has.uwo.ca/housing/oca
3 Campus Events: Important Dates
Housing Mediation Service:
4 UWO International Exchange Program www.has.uwo.ca/housing/mediation

5 Intent to Register - FAQs Residence

It is becoming more and more common for upper-year students
to continue (or start) living on campus after their first year of
university. For information about housing options, please visit
http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/beyond_first.cfm#.
UCC 210, UWO, London, Ontario
Tel: 519-661-3559 Email: successcentre@uwo.ca
Upper year residence applications can be found at:
http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/rpq_gateway.cfm
 Campus Involvement and Leadership Opportunities
I Important Dates for USC Elections
n our previous issue we stressed the importance of getting
involved in the first year of University. This importance
carries over into upper years. Second year is fast approaching
and there are many leadership opportunities which must be
applied/run for in the next couple of months. Whether it is
student government, Orientation Week, or positions that are
academically oriented – there are plenty of opportunities for your
student to get involved (and stay involved) on campus (and in the
greater London Community).
Student Government
USC Elections and available positions
Each year, the UWO student body votes for individuals to
comprise next year’s University Students’ Council (USC). If your
student is interested in participating in student government, the
USC may be a great option for them.
A list of available positions for the upcoming year can be found
at: http://www.usc.uwo.ca/elections/councillors.html
It is important for your student to review By-Law 2 if they intend
to run for a position.
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/elections/electionBylaws.pdf
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Nominations: Jan 13th to Jan 31st @ 4:00PM
Campaigning: Feb 1st (12:01 AM)-Feb 14th (11:59PM)
Voting : Feb 15th to Feb 16th (@ 8PM)
Results Night: (UCC Atrium) on February 16th
Faculty Councils
If the USC seems like too much of a commitment for your
student, but they are still interested in student government, they
should consider their Faculty Council. Each faculty at UWO has
its own student council that runs in much the same way as the
USC (just on a much smaller scale).
The websites and office locations of each council are listed below:
Arts & Humanities
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/council/arts/
University College – Room 112F
Engineering
http://www.eng.uwo.ca/ues/
Spencer Engineering Building – Room 1001
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Campus Involvement continued

Health ScienceS
http://www.fhssc.com/
Campus Events
Health Sciences Building, Room 8 Here is a sample of some of
Media, Information, and Technoculture (MIT)
the upcoming events and
http://www.mitsc.ca/
information weeks happening
on campus. For more events see
Music the Event Calendar at: http://
http://www.fomsc.ca events.uwo.ca/cgi-bin/events.
Talbot College – Room 108 pl?Op=ShowIt&CalendarNam
e=WesternEvents and http://
Science westerncalendar.uwo.ca/pdfs/
http://uwoscience.ca/ calendarpages.pdf
Natural Science – Room 108
Social Science Important Dates
http://www.ssscwestern.ca/ USC Nominations Jan 13-31
Social Science Centre – Room 1124 More Information at
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/elections/
Clubs Community Residence Soph Applications Due: Feb 2
Each club at Western has its own executive committee and each USC Campaigning Feb 1-14
will have its own “election” process. If your student is interested Career Week Jan 31-Feb 4
in an executive position within a club they should contact their Job Fair Feb 3
club of interest via the email address listed on the USC website: Western Student Recreation Centre
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/westernclubs/ Multicultural Week Feb 14-18
If your student was unable to find a club of interest to them UCC Atrium
this year, they can apply to start their own club. Details as to USC Elections Feb 15-16
procedure can be found at: Results show Feb 16, UCC Atrium @
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/westernclubs/starting-a-club/ 8PM
Application deadline is February 16th @ 4:00PM Off Campus, Faculty, Charity, Due: Feb 2
and Info Soph Applications
Orientation Week Reading Week Feb 21-25
No classes this week
Western has the largest Orientation Week program of its kind in Last Day of Classes April 7
Canada and none of it would be possible without the nearly 800
Study Days April 8-9
volunteers (sophs) that dedicate an entire week of their time to
first year students. Final Exam Period April 10-30
Good Friday April 22
LINK TO WELLNESS CALENDAR: Easter Sunday April 24
www.residenceatwestern.ca/calendar.cfm

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 UWO International Exchange Program
Welcome to the Journey of a Lifetime!

S
tudents who are interested in doing so, generally apply for world and build familiarity and connections with different world
an international exchange in their second year, for their regions. A cosmopolitan worldview is rated as one of the top three
third year of university. While third year may seem like the skills needed in future leaders and by going on exchange, students
very distant future, it is never too early to get informed about gain valuable skills for succeeding in a global economy.
exchange opportunities and prepare
for applications. If your student is Benefits: Academic and Personal
interested in exchange, it is highly • Exchanges available to more than 15 countries
recommended that they attend an • Avoid International Student Fees at Universities
information session in the Fall. worldwide (You pay Western tuition!)
Any questions or concerns can
• Bursaries and scholarships available to qualified
be directed to the International
applicants!
and Exchange Student Centre
(Room 2110, Western Student • Choose from one term or year-long exchanges
Services Building) by email at • Improve your foreign language skills
exchange@uwo.ca or by phone • All approved courses count towards your degree
at 519-661-2111 Ext. 85196. • Experience another culture first-hand without
losing time in your studies
Why study on
exchange?
Western offers student
exchanges as an extension of
in-class learning and to encourage
personal development. Going
on exchange affords students
the opportunity to apply their
learning in a new academic setting
and expand their horizons on
many levels.
Western is committed to
internationalization and encourages
all students to become global
citizens. By studying on exchange,
students learn the dynamics between
the developing and the developed

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Exchange program continued
Global Literacy for
Citizens of the
World
Canadians abroad – students, travelers,
workers – play informal roles as
ambassadors of Canadian values.
Canada is often thought of as valuing
human rights, respect for diversity,
democratic leadership and peace building.
Gifts we bring back from study or travel
abroad last a lifetime.
• Personal connections help make links
to other parts of the world
• Personal experience helps develop
a broad, cosmopolitan view of the
world
• Personal learning helps in all cross-
cultural encounters
• Personal sensitivity better equips the
learner with a useful ‘global literacy’
Canada and our community are linked to
the world on many levels. Most Canadians
are counted among the world’s small
percentage of privileged people. We are
clearly part of the 20% of the world
population who ‘have’. With this privilege
comes opportunities to exercise global
citizenship.
Destinations:
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange/
index.html?outgoing_destinations
More Information:
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange/
index.html?outgoing
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Intent to Register
T
he transition between first and second year can be slightly confusing for
students. Soon it will be time for them to indicate which path they wish
to take in the coming year. This process is called Intent to Register (ITR)
and must be completed by the end of March. The ITR process itself is very
straightforward, but the path to getting there can be tricky. We have compiled a list
of questions that are commonly asked by first year students during this time of year.
The most important thing for students to know is that these things are not set in
stone – they can always change their mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intent to Register?
Intent to Register is the time of year during which undergraduate students declare which
module or program they intend to be enrolled in for the following academic year.
What if I am not 100% sure which program/module I want to
register in?
If all else fails – go to see an academic counselor in your faculty to discuss your
options.
Do I have to fill out the Intent to Register form?
Yes. “If you fail to indicate your Intent to Register by the dates specified either
via the online service or a paper form with authorizing signatures, you will forfeit
priority registration and may also miss being reviewed for Limited Enrollment
Programs.” (http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm/course-enrollment/intent-to-
register/)
When will I know which program/module I am registered in?
Each student is adjudicated at the end of the academic year. The adjudication
process happens in May and usually students are able to login to Student Center by
mid-June to check their grades and to see what program they are eligible for.
What if I change my mind?
Students who change their mind about their requested program should contact
their academic counseling office to discuss the change and to complete a program
change form. Academic Counsellors will inform students of academic implications
of changing programs.
Visit our website for details
1 800 361 3418
January 2011