About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
James Oake
Event Coordinator & Liaison Officer
Event Coordinator & Liaison Officer
Address
Western Student Services Building
Room 3122
London, ON N6A 3K7
Room 3122
London, ON N6A 3K7
Phone
(519) 661-2100
Email
visit@uwo.ca
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Community Centre
Western Student Recreation Centre
TD Stadium
Paul Davenport Theatre
Western Student Services Building
McIntosh Gallery - Oldest university art gallery in Canada Paul Davenport Theatre - Summer home of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Western Student Recreation Centre
TD Stadium
Paul Davenport Theatre
Western Student Services Building
McIntosh Gallery - Oldest university art gallery in Canada Paul Davenport Theatre - Summer home of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Covent Garden Market
Budweiser Gardens
The Grand Theatre
Victoria Park
Masonville Place
Budweiser Gardens
The Grand Theatre
Victoria Park
Masonville Place
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday to Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
(519) 661-2100
9:00am - 4:00pm
(519) 661-2100
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
by appointment
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
mustangs@uwo.ca
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
not available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Bed & Hotel Option available in summer only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Local bus service - London Transit: www.ltconline.ca
London International Airport is located at the east end of the city, www.londonairport.on.ca
Taxis are available from the airport and London Transit services the airport daily.
Taxi Services:
About Town 519-432-2222
U-Need-A Cab Ltd. 519-438-2121
London Taxi 519-657-1111
Train Service to the city is available through Via Rail, www.viarail.ca.
The station is conveniently located in downtown London.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Follow Hwy 401 to Wellington Road North (exit# 186B). Head north on Wellington Road passing through downtown to Pall Mall Street (9 kms). Turn west (left) onto Pall Mall and proceed one block to Richmond Street. At Richmond turn north (right) and proceed past Huron Street to University Drive (the entrance gates are approximately 2 kilometers). Turn west (left) at the gates onto campus (University Drive).
Local Accommodations
http://www.londontourism.ca/
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants:
Acceptance Rate:
Average HS GPA: 89.30
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Canadian Studies.
Chinese Studies.
Disability Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
French Studies.
Gay/Lesbian Studies.
German Studies.
Italian Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Spanish and Iberian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Anatomy.
Animal Behavior and Ethology.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Biostatistics.
Cell Biology and Anatomy.
Conservation Biology.
Ecology.
Epidemiology.
Genetics, General.
Microbiology and Immunology.
Neuroscience.
Pathology/Experimental Pathology.
Pharmacology.
Physiology, General.
Toxicology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
International and Intercultural Communication.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education, General.
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
Engineering Science.
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
Nursing Science.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Law.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Theatre/Theater.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematical Statistics and Probability.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Museology/Museum Studies.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Ethics.
Islamic Studies.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Analytical Chemistry.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Inorganic Chemistry.
Organic Chemistry.
Physical Chemistry.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
Planetary Astronomy and Science.
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work, Other.
Social Work.
Youth Services/Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Physical and Biological Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Stringed Instruments.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Adrienne Arsenault
Senior Correspondent and Co-Host for CBC's The National
Cameron Bailey
Artistic Director and Co-Head, Toronto International Film Festival
Janet Bannister
Venture capitalist and founder of Kijiji
Roberta Bondar
Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space
Dr. Margaret Chan
former Director-General of the World Health Organization
Alice Munro
Renowned author and Nobel Laureate in Literature
Stephen Poloz
Governor, Bank of Canada
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$2,550
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$6,050
Required Fees
$1,605
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$1,800
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,116
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Federal Bursaries and Grants.
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
23,050
Foreign Countries Represented
115
Demographics
57% female
43% male
95% are full time
5% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
22%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
81/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessible Education
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dr. Wendy Dickenson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
221
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
11
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
57% participate in intramural sports
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Western Mustangs)
23 Sports
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Western Mustangs)
22 Sports
Badminton
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Curling
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
Day Care
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: See https://westernu.campuslabs.ca/engage/organizations and select "Cultural" to view student clubs.
In general, ALL students are supported through the Student Development Centre. See http://www.sdc.uwo.ca for details.
Sustainability
86/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
35%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
