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Welcome, Educators!
Welcome, Educators!
Guidance Counsellor & Educator Support
Do you support students applying for university? Use this page to help guide your students—and connect with us to share your questions and ideas!
An Educator's Guide to Western
Admissions Updates
Applications for fall 2026 onwards
- Amended OUAC program choice: Direct Entry Nursing BScN (OUAC Code: ENW), following the close of the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative BScN Program
- Western's deadline to submit an OUAC application for equal consideration is January 15, 2026 for both Group A and Group B students
Applications for fall 2025 onwards
- New OUAC program choice: Family Studies & Human Development (OUAC Code: EFS)
- New admission requirement: Students must achieve at least 70% in all required courses for their program (prerequisites)
- New admission requirement: Engineering requires the Casper test
Admission Requirements
In general, students needs:
- A competitive admission average
- Program-specific requirements, including:
- Required courses (prerequisites)
- Supplemental requirements
- English proficiency requirements, if English isn't their first language
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How to Apply
Students apply on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Students from equity-deserving or systematically oppressed groups can also apply through admission pathways.
If extenuating circumstances have affected a student's grades, they should complete the Special Consideration Profile.
New Programs
Western has launched a new program in Public Health. One of only a few undergraduate programs in Canada, the bachelor of science honours specialization in public health brings together training in biomedical science, epidemiology, statistics, environmental health, policy and ethics.
We are also excited to share the new Ivey Certificate of Entrepreneurship, which is open to students in any program at Western.
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Applying to Faculties and Programs
At Western, students apply to faculties (for example, Science) rather than directly to the program they want to study (for example, Chemistry). There are a few programs that students enter directly (we call them "direct-entry programs") that are the exception to this rule (for example, Computer Science).
Flexible First Year
For most faculties and direct-entry programs
We have a general first year in most faculties. It allows for students to try out different programs and modules. Students complete Intent to Register at the end of which year to identify which module they wish to complete.
For Engineering, Medical Sciences, Music and Nursing
These faculties and programs have more structure than others. Students will still have opportunities to explore, but within their field.
Enriched Programs
For students looking for an academic challenge, consider suggesting an enriched program at Western. These programs often require additional applications.
Scholarships
Western offers a range of scholarships to support students. Admission scholarships include:
- Automatic Admission Scholarships
- Admission Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students (❗️Self-identification required)
- National Scholarship Program (❗️Application and school nomination required by February 14)
- National Indigenous Scholarship Program (❗️Application and reference letter required by February 14)
- Schulich Leader Scholarships (❗️Nomination required by January 27)
Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents in financial need. Incoming first-year students need to complete an Admission Bursary Application by July. Out-of-province students are guaranteed at least $3,000 and first-generation students are guaranteed at least $2,000.
In upper years, students can also receive financial assistance through additional bursaries, Work Study for Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents or Work Study for International Students.
Costs
Tuition is different for Ontario students, out-of-province students and international students. It also varies by program.
Tuition bills are typically available on Student Center in early July for students starting in September. To get an idea of costs before then, use our Tuition Fee Estimator.
Entrepreneuship
Westernrecently opened the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The building is open to students in all programs who are interested in inventing, making, growing, and sharing innovative ideas.
Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Summer Transition
Western offers a variety of free summer programming to help students prepare for university, both socially and academically.
Wellness
Mental health professionals are available to all students, free of charge. Supports include individual counselling, group care and academic relief.
More on Wellness and Well-being
Careers
Students are supported with career education. To help students gain experience outside the classroom, Western offers five Signature Experiences:
- Work Integrated Learning
- Project Based Learning
- Entrepreneurship
- Research
- Education Abroad
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Academics
From accessible education to mentorship and writing support, students at Western receive the tools to reach their academic goals.
Equity-Deserving Groups
Diverse perspectives and lived experiences bring important contributions to Western. Resources are available to support members of equity-deserving groups or students from systemically oppressed groups.
Study Permits
International students require study permits to attend Western for a program of six months or more. Western is available to help with questions as students apply for their study permits.
English Language Proficiency
Classes at Western are taught in English. If English is not a student's first language, they will need to provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.
Finances
There are specific financial supports just for international students.
View International Scholarships
International Student Supports
Western International supports international students with transitioning to Canada, taxes, conversational English, health and wellness, immigration advice and more.
