Western

University

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About Western University

- Academics

Undergraduate faculties
Programs
General admission requirements
Scholarship / bursary opportunities

- Non-academic
Extracurricular, sports, and clubs
Student life in London
Living accommodations

- Theme of Questionnaire
Personal experiences

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About Western University

Established on March 7th, 1878

Located in London, Ontario

Ranked as top 10 in Canada

Undergraduates: 30,655

Postgraduate: 5,297

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Academic- Faculties /

Undergraduate faculties include the

followings:

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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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The Faculty of Engineering

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The Faculty of Information and Media

Studies

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The Don Wright Faculty of Music

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The Faculty of Science

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The Faculty of Health Science

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The Faculty of Social Science

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Academic- Affiliated university colleges /

Western University has three affiliated university

colleges:

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Brescia University College

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Womens college

Population of 1,300 students

Kings University College

Catholic college

Population of 3,500 students

Huron University College

Population of 1,250 students

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General Admission Requirements /

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Ontario Secondary School

Admission Requirements:

Six Grade 12 U and/pr M level

courses (excluding co-op)

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12U , Pr M
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English ENG4U

University level
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Prerequisites for your program as 3.

specified by Western

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Prerequisites /

Same as general admission

English (ENG4U)

Chemistry (SCH4U)

Physics (SPH4U)

Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

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Prerequisites /

Grade 12U English

Grade 12U Biology

One of:

Grade 12U Advanced Functions

Grade 12U Calculus and Vectors

Grade 12U Math of Data Management

Prerequisites /

Grade 12U English (ENG4U)

Grade 12U Biology (SBI4U)

Recommended courses:

Grade 12U-level Math

Grade 11U- or 12U-level Physics

Prerequisites /

REQUIRED - 65% in each of:

English ENG4U

Biology SBI4U

Chemistry SCH4U

and one of:

Functions and Applications MCF3M

Functions MCR 3U

English Language Proficiency Requirements

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Audition Process/Requirements

Feb-April 2015

Audition fee: $50

Mail two letters of recommendation, questionnaire, pop music info

sheet, and MAS info sheet

Recorded auditions: for applicants who live outside of Ontario

Theory Placement Test: online test on the day of audition

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English ENG4U

Calculus and Vectors MCV4U

Two courses from:

Advanced Functions MHF4U

Biology SBI4U

Chemistry SCH4U

Computer and Information Science CS4U

Earth and Space Science SES4U

Math of Data Management MDM4U

Physics SPH4U

Prerequisites /

Grade 12U Biology

Grade 12U Calculus and Vectors

Grade 12U Chemistry

Grade 12U English

Minimum average of 90%

Prerequisites /

English ENG4U

English ENG4U

And two of:

Advanced functions MHF4U

Calculus and VectorsMCV4U

Math of data management 4DM4U

Prerequisites /

English ENG4U

And two of:

Advanced Function MHF4U

Calculus and Vectors MCVU

Math of Data Management MDM4U

English language proficiency requirements /

If your first language is not English, you must submit

proof of English language proficiency.

You will be required to write one of the following English

language proficiency tests:

1.

TOEFL Internet based (iBT), Paper-based (PBT) and

the TWE

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MELAB

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IELTS International

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CanTest

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CAEL

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Scholarships /

Eligibility for Westerns Scholarships:

Apply directly from secondary school to Westerns main

campus for full-time first-year studies

Based on the students final admission average,

including prerequisites courses.

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Admission Scholarships /

Scholarship

Average

Value

Continuing Admission 95% +

Scholarship

$10,000 ($2,500/yr
for 4 years

Western Scholarship
of Excellence

90-94.9%

$2,000 1 yr

Western Scholarship
of Distinction

88-89.9%

$1,000 1 yr

Scholarships /

There are also faculty specific entrance scholarships and awards.

They are automatically awarded to students beginning full-time
first year studies at Westerns main campus.
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Scholarships /

Western also offers a group of entrance scholarships to

international students who are beginning full-time, first-year studies
at Westerns main campus. Students must submit all
documentation to Western by
March 15th.

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Student life /

The University Students Council recognizes more than 180 student

organizations and clubs

These clubs and organization cover a wide range of interests such

as academics, culture, religion, social issues, and recreation

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Sports and clubs /

Over 35 different varsity teams

Voted as Canadas best student recreational facility

Drop-in hours

Variety of sports

Intramurals

Fitness classes

Personal training

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Life in London/

Things to do in London

Live concerts

Museums & galleries

Wineries and Breweries

Theatres

Spas & hair care

For more info : http://www.londontourism.ca/Things-To-Do

Downtown

Over 10+ student bars best party school in Canada!

Shopping, dining, nightlife

Market Place

Budweiser Gardens ( London Knights hockey, concerts, and shows)

Transportation/

Public transit

Local taxis

Over 4 taxi companies in London

University busses

Bus pass is included in part of tuition

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Runs from building to building across campus

London to other cities

Greyhound

Carsharing

Via-rail

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Residence info/

9 student residences: Ontario Hall, Alumni House, Elgin Hall,

Delaware Hall, London Hall, Essex Hall, Medway-Sydenham
Hall, Perth Hall and Saugeen-Maitland Hall

8 student residences: Benson House, Cronyn House,

Hellmuth Hall, Henderson House, O'Neil-Ridley Hall,
Southwest Residence, Young House and Yellow Cottage

Residence info

3 student residences: King's Alumni Court, Wemple Building

and Town Houses

One student residence: Clare Hall

For meal plan, menu, and other inquiries, please visit:

http://www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/residencedining/menu_cycles.cfm

Theme of questionnaire /

Advises for soon-to-be university

students

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Research your university! Every school has

their own unique specializations

Bring thick jackets to London for winter

Dont miss the deposit deadline for

residences

Carsharing will save you money and hassle

when travelling from other cities to London

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

Some residences are clustered with certain

faculty (ex. Saugheen hall is mostly for
BMOS students do your research

Estimate your student budget

Go out there and get involved

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