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Your potential belongs here. We want you — through your education — to fulfil your personal and professional potential and have a significant and positive effect on your local and global community.
Your admission requirements depend on your educational journey so far. Choose the option that best applies to you to find what you need to apply.
Ontario High School
You're in your final year of high school in Ontario and applying to your first year at Western.
Canadian High School
You're in your final year of high school in a Canadian province other than Ontario and applying to your first year at Western.
International High School
You're in your final year of high school outside of Canada.
Homeschool
You are finishing your secondary school studies as a homeschool student.
Transfer Student
You're in college or university and hoping to transfer to Western.
Readmission
You were a Western student and would like to start again.
Mature or Senior
You have been out of school for a long time and would like to restart.
Completed Degree
You already have an undergraduate degree and want to start another one.
Are your grades reflective of your potential?
We acknowledge and recognize that not all students have had the same access, supports and opportunities on their way to university. This is why we are committed to equitable and accessible admissions pathways for applicants from all backgrounds.
If you feel that your academic background is not representative of your academic potential, we still want you to apply.
Our typical first year class has an entering average of around 88% (A). This is an average, which means some students are above and some students are below.
While your academic average is an important metric, we also want to see consistent performance in your courses and that you are strong in the required courses for the program you applied to.
We evaluate your application based on:
We may also ask you for additional information to consider other aspects like:
