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Your future starts hereSince 1878, Western University has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth. An academically competitive, research-intensive university, Western challenges the best and brightest students, faculty and staff to commit to the highest global standards.

Facts:• 36,000 students• More than 400 combinations of majors, minors and

specializations• 88.2% entering average – one of the highest in Canada• Largest community-campus in Ontario• More than 260,000 alumni in over 150 countries worldwide• 94% employment rate within 6 months of graduation

Global MindedInternational learning opportunities such as exchange and intercultural learning are a key part of the Western experience. As a graduate of Western you will be well prepared to work, live and actively contribute to international economies, cultures and societies.

A new Global and Intercultural Engagement Certificate, paired with your degree, offers the opportunity to pursue your passion for international learning while gaining the global skills and experience employers are looking for. www.international.uwo.ca/certificate

With collaborations on every continent and students and faculty trained abroad, Western is actively engaged internationally. For more about Western’s global reach, visit www.international.uwo.ca

Welcome to Western

#1 Canada’s Best Student Experience

Western has been ranked first for “Most Satisfied Students” among large Canadian universities for 11 consecutive years. Western is rated first or tied for first in 11 of 19 categories including quality of teaching and learning, buildings and facilities, residences and work-life balance. Read the Canadian University Report at www.globeandmail.com/news/national/education/canadian-university-report

Western Rated ‘Five Stars’ By QS Stars

Western University has been awarded a five-star rating from QS Stars, recognizing the University’s world-class reputation, cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty. www.topuniversities.com/qs-stars

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ONTARIO

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LONDONBUFFALO

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Living in LondonWestern is located in London, Ontario, Canada. With a diverse population of more than 430,000, London and region is Southwestern Ontario’s largest urban centre. We are approximately 200 km west of Toronto and 200 km east of Detroit, USA.

Hear from current international students about their experience living and learning in London

www.immigration.london.ca/learning/international-students-video.htm

ONTARIO

CANADA

USA

Known as the Forest City for its many parks and green areas, London offers the best of both worlds – the safety, charm and affordability of a small community with the diversity, career opportunities and conveniences of a big city. It’s a place that knows how to have fun and make everyone feel welcome.

Travel to Toronto, Detroit and many other destinations is easy by air, train and bus. Western is also well-connected to the city’s public transit system.

www.london.ca

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Undergraduate Academic ChoicesFaculty of Arts and HumanitiesBachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)•ArtsandHumanities•ClassicalStudies•ComparativeLiteratureandCulture• CreativeWritingandEnglishLanguageandLiterature

•EnglishLanguageandLiterature•FilmStudies• FrenchStudies(Language,LinguisticsandLiterature)

• German(Literature,LanguageandCulture)

•Linguistics•MuseumandCuratorialStudies•Philosophy•SexualityStudies• Spanish(Language,LinguisticsandLiterature)

• VisualArts(ArtHistory,ArtHistoryandCriticism,MuseumandCuratorialStudies,StudioArts,VisualArts)

•Women’sStudies• ArtswithHonorsBusinessAdministration(HBA)fromIveyBusinessSchool(Ivey)*

Faculty of EngineeringBachelor of Engineering Science (BESc)•ChemicalEngineering

» (Options:ChemicalorBiochemicalandEnvironmental)

•CivilEngineering» (Options:Structural,EnvironmentalorInternationalDevelopment)

•ComputerEngineering•ElectricalEngineering

» (Options:WirelessCommunication,PowerSystemsorBiomedicalSignalsandSystems)

•GreenProcessingEngineering•IntegratedEngineering•MechanicalEngineering•MechatronicSystemsEngineering•SoftwareEngineering

» (Options:EmbeddedSystemsorHealthInformatics)

•EngineeringwithHBAfromIvey*•EngineeringwithLaw*

Faculty of Health SciencesBachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)• CommunityRuralHealthDevelopment

•HealthPromotion•HealthSciences•HealthScienceswithBiology•RehabilitationSciences

•HealthScienceswithHBAfromIvey*• HealthScienceswithprofessionalprogramssuchasFoods&NutritionandEngineering

Bachelor of Arts (BA)•Kinesiology(BAorBSc)•FitnessandExercisePrescription•PhysicalEducationforTeaching•SportManagement•KinesiologywithLaw*•KinesiologywithHBAfromIvey*

Faculty of Information and Media StudiesBachelor of Arts (BA)• Media,InformationandTechnoculture(MIT)

•MediaandthePublicInterest(MPI)• MediaTheoryandProduction(MTP)(collaborativeprogramwithFanshaweCollege)

•MITwithHBAfromIvey*•MITwithLaw*

Faculty of MusicBachelor of Arts (BA)•Music•MusicAdministrativeStudies•PopularMusicStudies•MusicwithHBAfromIvey*Bachelor of Music (BMus)•MusicEducation•MusicHistory•MusicPerformance•MusicTheory•MusicCompositionBachelor of Musical Arts (BMusA)•MusicalArts•MusicalArtswithHBAfromIvey*• MusicRecordingArts(MRA)(collaborativeprogramwithFanshaweCollege)

Faculty of ScienceBachelor of Science (BSc)•ActuarialScience•AnimalBehaviour•AppliedMathematics•AppliedMathematicalMethods•AppliedStatistics•Astrophysics•BiochemistryandChemistry•Bioinformatics•Biology•Chemistry•ComputerScience•EcosystemHealth•EnvironmentalGeoscience•EnvironmentalScience•FinancialModelling•Genetics•GeneticsandBiochemistry•Geology•GeologyandBiology

•Geophysics• InformationSystems•MaterialsScience•MathematicalSciences•Mathematics•MathematicsinSociety•MedicalPhysics•Physics•PlanetaryScience• ScientificComputingandNumericalMethods

•Statistics•TheoreticalPhysics•ComputerSciencewithLaw*• HonorsScience(BSc)withHBAfromIvey*

Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc)•Biochemistry•BiochemistryandCellBiology• BiochemistryofInfectionandImmunity

•ChemicalBiology•ClinicalBiochemistry•ComputationalBiochemistry•EpidemiologyandBiostatistics• InterdisciplinaryMedicalSciences•MedicalBiophysics•MedicalCellBiology•MedicalHealthInformatics•MicrobiologyandImmunology•Neuroscience•PathologyandToxicology•Pharmacology•Physiology•PhysiologyandPharmacology• MedicalScienceswithHBAfromIvey*

Foods & Nutrition (BSc)•FoodScienceandTechnology•NutritionandDietetics

Faculty of Social ScienceBachelor of Arts (BA)•AmericanCulturalStudies•AmericanStudies• Anthropology(Bioarchaeological,Linguistic,Sociocultural)

•Canadian-AmericanRelations•Criminology• DevelopmentalCognitiveNeuroscience

•Economics•Economics,PoliticsandPhilosophy•EnvironmentandHealth•FinancialEconomics•FirstNationsStudies• GeographicInformationScience(BAorBSc)

•Geography(BAorBSc)•GlobalEconomics•History• InternationalRelations•JewishStudies•Linguistics

•MiddleEastStudies•PhysicalGeography•PoliticalScience•Psychology(BAorBSc)•Sociology•SociologyofHealthandAging•UrbanDevelopment•Women’sStudies•PoliticalSciencewithLaw*• Economics,Geography,PoliticalScience,PsychologyorUrbanDevelopmentwithHBAfromIvey*

Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)•Accounting•ConsumerBehavior•FinanceforMOS•HumanResourceManagement• CommercialAviationManagement(FlightorNon-Flight)

* Note: combined programs with Ivey or Law are 5-6 years in length. See program website for specific details.

This option allows high-achieving students increased program flexibility, the potential to study theme areas, and the ability to participate in research with a faculty mentor.

Indicate ‘Scholar’s Electives’ on the OUAC application and submit a supplementary application by March 1, 2014 at www.scholarselectives.uwo.ca

Secondary school students may apply for Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) to Ivey Business School. Apply online at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba by January 15, 2014

Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity

Scholar’s Electives

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International President’s Entrance ScholarshipsThree scholarships worth $50,000 each are available to exceptional international students. Selection is based on outstanding academic performance, creative and innovative thought, and significant achievement in extracurricular activities. Students must complete a separate application, including an essay and nomination from your school. Forms are available in November.

Admission ScholarshipsStudents applying directly from high school for full-time studies are eligible for admission scholarships. Selection is based on your final high school admission average, including prerequisite courses, calculated by the program to which you have been admitted and confirmed acceptance. Admission scholarships are automatically awarded. A separate application is not required.

Western also offers faculty-specific entrance scholarships and awards with varying values and criteria.

More information on scholarships:

www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards

Additional scholarships are available through the Canadian government and other sources. Explore the following websites to view available options:

www.scholarships.gc.ca www.scholarshipscanadian.com.

Financial Assistance and Work OpportunitiesStudent Financial Services provides financial support and guidance to students during their time at Western through a variety of financial aid programs, including bursaries. Bursaries are non-repayable grants awarded on the basis of financial need.

Western also offers a specific International Student Bursary program, and an Emergency Loan program. To qualify for assistance, students must meet selected criteria, fill out an application and/or speak to an International Student Advisor. www.iesc.uwo.ca/finaid

The International Student Work Opportunities Program is an on-campus employment program that allows students to work in various paid part-time jobs. Students must meet specific criteria. www.iesc.uwo.ca/iswop

Scholarships and Financial Support

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE FINAL ADMISSION AVERAGE

CONtINUING ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP

$10,000

($2,500/year

for up to 4 years)

95% and higher

WEStERN SCHOLARSHIP OF ExCELLENCE

$2,000 each

(one year)90%-94.9%

WEStERN SCHOLARSHIP OF DIStINCtION

$1,000 each

(one year)88%-89.9%

Western Admission Scholarships

registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances | [email protected] | 519.661.3991

Scholarships & Awards Program

Foluso AduNigeria“ Western really spoke to me. It’s the perfect combination of all aspects

of student life, not just academics.”

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TobeconsideredforadmissionyourschoolmustbeaccreditedbyaregionalornationalaccreditingbodyortheMinistryofEducation(orequivalent)inyourcountry.

StudentsfollowingaCanadiancurriculumatanoverseasschoolwillbeassessedbasedontherequirementsfortheapplicableprovinceinCanada.

Pleaseconsulttheadmissionswebsiteatwww.welcome.uwo.ca/admissionsforspecificrequirementsandprerequisitesrelatedtoyourcountry,yourcurriculumandyourprogramofchoice.Admissioniscompetitiveandspaceislimited.Possessionoftheminimumrequirementsdoesnotguaranteeadmission.

English Language ProficiencyWesternisanEnglishlanguageuniversityanditisimportantforyoursuccessthatyouareproficientinbothspokenandwrittenEnglish.

WesternmayrequireanyapplicanttowriteatestofEnglishproficiency.YouareencouragedtowriteatestattheearliestpossibledateandbeforeMarch2014atthelatest.ScoresforanytestwrittenbeforeJanuary2012maynotbeaccepted.

Commontestsinclude:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)www.ielts.orgMinimumscore:6.5withnopartlessthan6

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)www.etscanada.caTOEFLCodeNumber:0984Minimumscore(onlinetest):83withnoscorelessthan20

English Language ProgramsSuccessfulcompletionofoneoftheprogramsbelowisalsoconsideredacceptableproofofEnglishproficiency.

The English Language Centre at Western (High-Advanced Level)www.englishlanguage.uwo.ca

CultureWorks ESL Program (Level D)www.culture-works.com

Fanshawe College ESL Program (Level Five)www.fanshawec.ca/EN/international/international/esl.html

Additional details on acceptable proof of English proficiency, including detailed score requirements and other test options, are available at: www.welcome.uwo.ca/admissions/admission_requirements

Admission Requirements

CURRICULUM MINIMUM REQUIREMENtS NOtES

INtERNAtIONAL BACCALAUREAtE (IB)

• Pass in at least 6 subjects; 3 must be at the Higher Level

• Minimum grade: 28 (including points for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge)

• No mark less than 4

• Consideration for conditional admission based on predicted grades in final year

• Applicants who complete the IB Diploma, meet admission criteria and score 5 or better in Higher Level Exams will be awarded first-year credit for most Higher Level subjects completed

ADVANCED PLACEMENt (AP)

• 4 out of 5 on AP Board exams to be considered for transfer credit to maximum of 2 full credits as approved by the appropriate faculty

GCSE/GCE (GENERAL CERtIFICAtE OF SECONDARy EDUCAtION OR GENERAL CERtIFICAtE OF EDUCAtION)

• GSCE Examinations• Minimum 3 General Certificate of

Education Examinations (Advanced Levels)

• Consideration for conditional admission based on predicted Advanced Level grades

• Students attaining a “B” on final Advanced Level exams are eligible for transfer for those courses approved by the appropriate faculty

U.S. SECONDARy SCHOOL

• 3.0 grade point average (approximately a “B”) on 4 academic Grade 12 subjects (4.0 full credit equivalents)

• SAT combined score of 1100 on Critical Reading and Math

• ACT composite score of 24

• Western does not require letters of recommendation or essays however certain programs have supplemental forms. Visit the admission requirements website for details

Common Admission Pathways

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Applying to Western

1 Apply Online Apply online at www.ouac.on.ca. Receive acknowledgement of your application from OUAC and a student number from Western.

2 Activate Your Account Activate your Western Student Account at student.uwo.ca and review your Western “to-do list.”

3 Submit Required Documents Submit documents as requested. We encourage you to submit any documents as soon as they are available.

4 Track Your Application Closely monitor the status of your application by signing in at student.uwo.ca

5 Connect with Western Staff Email [email protected] or participate in events (Fall Preview Day, March Break Open House, school visits, education fairs, spring meetings).

6 Receive Admission Decision Most admission offers are granted sometime between January and May. Exact timing varies.

7 Plan Your Arrival Apply for a study permit, arrange residence/accommodations, and participate in Summer Academic Orientation/course selection. Refer to offer package for step-by-step details.

8 Explore Services Visit the International and Exchange Student Centre website www.iesc.uwo.ca for useful information on preparing for your arrival, and programs and services once you arrive.

9 Welcome to Western! Arrive in August or September 2014. Classes begin September 4, 2014.

*APPLICATION FEES• $135 to $145 for up to 3 program choices• $44 for each additional program choice• An additional $80 fee for document

evaluation is charged to students not applying directly from high school

*subject to change. See ouac.on.ca for details.

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Social Science

Information and Media Studies

www.ssc.uwo.ca

The Faculty of Social Science is the largest faculty at Western and is widely recognized for its excellent research programs, the quality of its undergraduate teaching, and its innovative graduate programs.

The Faculty has consistently been ranked as one of the top 100 Social Science Faculties in the world by the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council, the QS Corporation, and the Academic Rankings of World Universities.

Program Features:

• Internships/job shadowing• International exchange opportunities

• Research opportunities• Combined and dual

degrees• State-of-the art

research facilities• Community service

learning

Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS)

The Aubrey DAN Program in Management and Organizational Studies offers core business education in five specialty areas: accounting, aviation management, consumer behavior, finance, and human resource management.

This interdisciplinary approach to business education develops graduates who have a strong foundation in business fundamentals as well as a broader education in the social sciences. Graduates are well prepared to work in a rapidly changing global business environment.

Unique in Canada

The Faculty of Social Science is home to the Brain and Mind Institute, a world-class interdisciplinary research centre focused on cognitive neuroscience.

www.uwo.ca/bmi

The Faculty of Information and Media Studies provides a solid grounding in media theory, history, research and analysis through access to leading scholars, an interdisciplinary academic environment, a range of courses that allow students to tailor their degree and a supportive, engaging atmosphere in which students can grow and learn.

Program Features:

• Field work• Internships• International exchange opportunities• Research• Thesis/Student Research

Unique in Canada

Media and The Public Interest is the only program that combines media studies with social justice issues (MPI program).

www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/undergrad/mpi.htm

www.fims.uwo.ca

Naira AhmedPakistan 4th year, MIT Program“ The best part about Western is the limitless opportunities it offers you—regardless of who you are or what you like. My Western experience has taught me academically—but it has also helped me grow as a person.”

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Engineering

ScienceWestern’s Faculty of Science will prepare you for the career you want to pursue while allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests.

The Faculty is dedicated to developing your ability to act on your own ideas in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Whether it is tracking phenomena in the field, running experiments in a laboratory, exploring theoretical concepts or bringing innovative practical applications to reality, Western Science provides the tools you need.

Program Features:

• State-of-the-art teaching laboratories• Field work• Research opportunities• World-class research facilities

Unique in Canada

Western is the first Canadian university to be an affiliate of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, through the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration.

www.cpsx.uwo.ca

Western Engineering provides many opportunities to individualize your engineering education. You can combine your academic studies in flexible and exciting ways, designed to your individual interests and talents.

You can design your own future with the following opportunities:

• Dual degrees with Business, Law, or many other faculties at Western

• Certificate options• International experiences• Internships and co-ops• Leadership opportunities

Engineering career opportunities exist in a variety of fields from health care to engineering firms and consulting companies to multi-national corporations.

Unique in Canada

Western’s Integrated Engineering program combines theoretical engineering education with case-based methods of learning developed at the Ivey Business School.

www.eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate/programs/Integrated.html

www.eng.uwo.ca

www.uwo.ca/sci

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Arts & Humanities

Music

Incorporating the study of great literature, art, film, philosophy, ancient and modern languages, an Arts and Humanities degree delivers a unique understanding of the richness and complexity of our common humanity.

The Faculty has eight departments: Classical Studies, English and Writing Studies, Film Studies, French Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Visual Arts, and Women’s Studies and Feminist Research. There are also programs in Linguistics.

The Faculty is also home to The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, which draws world-class researchers to campus to collaborate in the areas of philosophy and science.

Unique in Canada

Western’s School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities combines interdisciplinary study, language acquisition, experiential learning, interaction with digital technology and international exchange.

www.uwo.ca/arts/SASAH

www.uwo.ca/arts

www.music.uwo.ca

Alumni from Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music are prominent teachers, performers, composers and researchers across Canada and

around the world.

Career options range from opera singer, accompanist and arts administrator to soloist, pop musician and orchestra player. The Faculty also prepares students for opportunities off the stage as film producers, voice coaches, music

librarians, recording engineers, agents, composers, historians and teachers.

Program Features:

• One-on-one weekly lessons• One of the top three music libraries in

North America • Digital recording facilities, practice rooms

and rehearsal halls• Master classes with the finest musicians

from around the world• Field work• Internships/co-ops• Study abroad• Student research opportunities

Unique in Canada

Western is home to the only Piano Technology Program at a North American university.

www.pianotech.uwo.caAlbert Montañez Colombia Graduate Student, Music“ I really like the university. I think it has a lot of opportunity for international students.”

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Health Sciences

Professional & Graduate Programs

www.uwo.ca/fhs

The Faculty of Health Sciences is dedicated to improving human health around the globe and knows that achieving this requires a collaborative approach. The combination of different health professions within the Faculty enables students to develop a comprehensive understanding of health-related issues.

Kinesiology:

Kinesiology is the study of human movement – both the activity, mechanics and structures of the body, as well as psychological, sociological, and cultural factors affecting physical activity and sport.

Health Studies:

Health Studies offers an interdisciplinary perspective on critical issues related to health and health-care systems in regional and international contexts. Fields of study include: Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation Sciences, and Community Rural Health Development

Nursing:

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is limited to international students with Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) sponsorship.

Program Features:

• Field experiences• Research opportunities• Study abroad• 3D Anatatorium• Cadaveric anatomy for BSc students• Athletic injuries lab

Unique in Canada

Western Health Sciences is home to the International Centre for Olympic Studies. Established in 1989, it was the first of its kind in the world and remains the only such centre in the Americas. Research is focused on the socio-cultural study of the Olympic Games and the Olympic movement.

www.uwo.ca/olympic

Ivey Business School +1-519-661-4111 [email protected] I www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba

Faculty of Education +1-519-661-3182 [email protected] I www.edu.uwo.ca

Faculty of Law +1-519-661-3347 [email protected] I www.law.uwo.ca

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry +1-519-661-3744 [email protected] www.schulich.uwo.ca

Social Work +1-519-433-3491 [email protected] www.kings.uwo.ca/socialwork

Western offers more than 100 graduate programs, including professional programs in Business, Communication Sciences, Journalism, Library and Information Science, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. For details visit www.grad.uwo.ca.

Muhammad JavaidPakistan“ My mother wanted me to choose Canada because it is safe. My father

wanted a high-quality school. Western is the most beautiful campus in Canada and it has the best business school. The choice was easy.”

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Why residence at Western?• ranked as the best in Canada among large

universities for the past 11 years

• 90% of first-year students at Western live in residence

• 9 residences within a 5-10 minute walk to lecture halls, libraries, recreation facilities and other services

• both traditional dormitory-style residences and apartment-style residences

• wide range of meal plans to suit everyone’s tastes and dietary requirements

• provides a safe, inclusive environment where you can focus on your studies

From the moment you move in, living in residence will connect you to the university and campus community. You will benefit from academic support, leadership opportunities, social events and a chance to meet new friends.

Residence GuaranteeStudents coming directly from high school are GUARANTEED a place in residence upon admission to Western by mid-May – there’s no separate application.

www.residenceatwestern.ca

First-Year Tuition and FeesFirst-year tuition fees for international students in most undergraduate programs are approximately $21,500. Engineering and other specialized programs have higher fees. For detailed information, visit www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/fee_schedules.html

Help with budgeting for other expenses during your first year is available at www.iesc.uwo.ca/prearrival

Your home away from home

tUItION ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

ON-CAMPUS MEAL PLAN tOtAL

$21,500 to

$27,100

$5,940 to

$8,180

$4,040 to

$4,600

$31,480 to

$39,880

*Based on 2013/14 fees, subject to change. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.

Ruihan ZhangChina“ One of the best

things about Western is the residences. There are so many to choose from. My residence floor is great because it’s like a new family. Everyone is new and far from home, but it’s like a new home.”

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International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC)The IESC is your first step to success! Friendly staff and volunteers help welcome you, provide orientation activities, and offer support programs, social events, and individual assistance throughout your time at Western.

IESC is a great place to meet new friends and help ease your transition to life in Canada.

Connect with IESC as you plan your journey to Western. You can even apply ahead of time to the International Peer Connection program to be matched with an upper-year student who will be your peer guide.

Programs and services provided by IESC include:

International Student Advising

Assistance with study/work permits, visas, and other government regulations, cultural and academic transitions, University policies and procedures, etc.

Support and Counselling

Help with cultural adjustment or personal/social issues.

English Conversation Program

Practice and improve your spoken English skills.

Services to help you succeedCanada, Eh? Transitioning to Canada Workshop Series

Learn about Canadian culture and life in Canada.

Global Café

Meet international and Canadian friends during our weekly coffee and tea gathering.

Social and Cultural Programs

More than 100 events and trips offered each year.

Intercultural Learning and Skill Development

Through volunteer and student leadership positions.

Other services include:

Income tax clinics, emergency loan and bursary assistance, weekly e-mail news, and comfortable lounge area to relax or meet with friends.

Web: www.iesc.uwo.ca Email: [email protected]

www.facebook.com/uwo.international www.twitter.com/IESCatWestern

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Other servicesStudent Development Centre

Provides services to help students reach their academic, personal and professional goals, including learning skills, writing support and counselling.

www.sdc.uwo.ca

Student Success Centre

Offers leadership programs, peer mentoring, career planning, employment resources, experiential learning and individual career assessments.

www.success.uwo.ca

Sports and Recreation

A wide range of competitive and intramural sports is available. Access to Western’s extensive student fitness centre and pool is included in your tuition fee.

www.westernmustangs.ca

Health and Wellness

Western provides several on-campus, health-related services to help you achieve optimum health. From a full student health clinic, to massage therapy, chiropractic, mental health, and other services, Western has the professional care available to meet your needs.

www.health.uwo.ca

Important DatesOCTObER 2013Applicationavailableonlineatwww.ouac.on.ca

JANUARY 2014Offersofadmissiontogeneralundergraduateprogramsbeginandcontinuethroughtospring.Admissionisofferedonarollingbasis.Spaceislimited.Pleaseapplywellinadvanceforyourprogram.

JANUARY 15, 2014DeadlineforIveyAdvancedEntryOpportunityapplicationswww.ivey.uwo.ca/hba

FEbRUARY 14, 2014DeadlineforInternationalPresident’sEntranceScholarshipapplication

FEbRUARY 15, 2014DeadlinetosubmitadigitalportfolioorrequestaportfolioforVisualArts-StudioArts.SenddirectlytotheDepartmentofVisualArts.

MARCH 1, 2014ApplicationdeadlineforScholar’sElectives

JUNE TO AUGUST, 2014SummerAcademicOrientationoffersin-personorphoneappointmentstohelpwithcourseselectionandregistration.

SEPTEMbER 4, 2014Classesbegin

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www.welcome.uwo.ca

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