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- AEO [noun]: The Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity. This is a conditional pre-admission to the Ivey HBA program given to students in grade 12.
- Admission Requirements [noun]: The grades, courses and forms you need to get into university.
- Affiliated University College [noun]: Western has 2 affiliated university colleges – Huron & King’s. Each campus is connected to Western, and you'll earn a Western degree.
- Direct-entry program [noun]: A program you apply to and enter directly from high school. For example, Kinesiology or Management & Organizational Studies at Western.
- Faculty [noun]: A group of subject areas. At Western, you generally apply to a faculty and then explore your program options in first year. For example, the Faculty of Arts & Humanities includes programs like English, Visual Arts, Languages and more! Learn more about applying to faculties and direct-entry programs.
- Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) [noun]: This is the hub for applying to all universities in Ontario. You'll use this to apply to Western and give us the initial information we need.
- Prerequisite (aka Required Course) [noun]: A course you need to take before you can take another (usually higher level) course. At Western, you'll need certain high school courses to apply to some programs.
- Second-entry Program [noun]: A program you apply to after completing your undergraduate degree. For example, Medicine & Dentistry or Law.
- Supplementary Forms [noun]: A way for universities to learn more about you. This can be required or optional.
- Common First Year [noun]: Flexibility to explore different programs in your first year.
- Community Engaged Learning [noun]: The opportunity to take your skills outside the classroom while serving your community.
- Cooperative Education (aka Co-op) [noun]: Work experience that complements the knowledge you learn in class.
- Experiential Learning [noun]: Getting knowledge through hands-on activity in the workplace. Co-op, internship and practicum fall under the title of experiential learning.
- Intent to Register [noun]: How to tell Western the module you want to study. You complete this at the end of every year to show your intention for the next year.
- Internship [noun]: An opportunity to gain work experience in the workplace. These can be paid or unpaid.
- Module [noun]: A group of courses in one subject area. Western has 4 types of modules: honours specialization, specialization, major & minor
- Practicum [noun]: Hands-on courses where you learn in a real-world setting.
- SAO [noun]: Summer Academic Orientation. We'll help you choose your courses the summer before you begin at Western.
- Term [noun]: A period of time, often called a "semester" at other universities or colleges. At Western, there are three terms: fall term, winter term & summer term.
- Thesis [noun]: An independent research project, often completed in the final year of your degree. Some modules require a thesis.
- Ancillary Fees [noun]: Fees you pay in addition to your tuition. This might include a health plan or bus pass, for example.
- Bursary [noun]: Financial support you don’t pay back, just like a scholarship. Except bursaries are completely based on financial need. You apply for them.
- Financial Assistance Profile (FAP) [noun]: You use this to apply for bursaries and work study at Western.
- Loan [noun]: Financial support you pay back in installments after your studies.
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) [noun]: A provincial goverment student funding program in Ontario.
- Scholarship [noun]: Financial awards for academic or other achievements. Some scholarships are automatic and some require an application.
- Tuition [noun]: You pay this to study at a university.
- Work Study [noun]: Not your average part-time job. These are specific part-time jobs on campus that offer flexibility around your studies.
- Concrete Beach [noun]: The area outside the UCC. Perfect for meeting friends in the sunshine.
- Don [noun]: An upper-year student role. Dons live in residence to support new students.
- OWeek [noun]: Your first week of orientation, giving you a taste of university life.
- PurpleCARE [noun]: Your student health and dental plan.
- Soph [noun]: Western's orientation leaders who welcome new students to campus every year. They volunteer their time to mentor & help first-year students settle in.
- Spoke Bagel [noun]: The most amazing bagel from The Spoke, located in the UCC 🥯
- Residence [noun]: On-campus accomodation, sometimes called "dorms" in the US.
- UCC [noun]: University Community Center. This is where you can grab a quick bite, shop at the grocery store, pharmacy or bookstore and even get a haircut!
- USC [noun]: University Students' Council. A student-led organization that represents and advocates for students.
- Weldon [noun]: The largest library on campus 📚
- Western ONECard [noun]: You bus pass, library card, exam ID and meal plan payment – all in one powerful little card!
Come to Campus
Take your journey to the next level by visiting Western or taking a university-level course.
Book a campus tour. Learn more about your future home!
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Immerse yourself into university life with a one-month overnight Shad summer enrichment program on campus!
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Try a tuition-free, university-level course alongside your grade 11 or 12 studies with Western's Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE)!
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