Apply on OUAC

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) is the hub for applying to all universities in Ontario. You will use OUAC to apply for full-time studies at Western, and to give us the initial information we need.

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How to apply

The application process is different depending on the type of applicant you are.

Identify your applicant type

Creating your account

Start by creating your OUAC 101 account. You will need an access code or PIN from your guidance counsellor or school. You'll get this in October or November.

When you create your account, OUAC will send you an email to verify your email address. You won't be able to submit your application until you've done this.

Watch: How to create your OUAC 101 account

Application tips

The 101 Application Guide is a great overview of what you'll need to fill out in each section of your application.

Here are some important tips you need to know:

Use your own email address (not your school email or someone else's email)
Use your own cell phone number (we may text you)
You have to include every course at every secondary school or university that you're currently attending, have attended previously, or will attend before you start at Western
If you’re attending high school after completing college and/or university courses, we’ll ask you to submit official transcripts after you apply
When you are adding programs, remember to not apply to the same faculty or program (same OUAC code) more than once
OUAC will send us your grades. You'll have to make sure all of your courses (including courses scheduled in the future) and grades are uploaded correctly by your school
- If you are taking courses outside of your regular day school, those also have to be uploaded to OUAC
  - It is your responsibility to make sure any courses taken outside of your regular day school are approved and accredited by the Ministry of Education

Creating your account

Start by creating your OUAC 105 account. When you create your account, OUAC will send you an email to verify your email address. You won't be able to submit your application until you've done this.

Watch: How to create your OUAC 105 account

Application tips

The 105 Application Guide is a great overview of what you'll need to fill out in each section.

Here are some important tips you need to know:

Use your own email address (not your school email or someone else's email)
Use your own cell phone number (we may text you)
You have to include every course at every secondary school or university that you're currently attending, have attended previously, or will attend before you start at Western
If you’re attending high school after completing college and/or university courses, we’ll ask you to submit official transcripts after you apply
When you are adding programs, remember to not apply to the same faculty or program (same OUAC code) more than once
After you apply, we will ask you for your grades and other documents through your Student Center

Creating your account

Start by creating your OUAC 101 account. You will need an access code or PIN from your guidance counsellor or school. You'll get this in October or November.

When you create your account, OUAC will send you an email to verify your email address. You won't be able to submit your application until you've done this.

Watch: How to create your OUAC 101 account

Application tips

The 101 Application Guide is a great overview of what you'll need to fill out in each section of your application.

Here are some important tips you need to know:

Use your own email address (not your school email or someone else's email)
Use your own cell phone number (we may text you)
You have to include every course at every secondary school or university that you're currently attending, have attended previously, or will attend before you start at Western
If you’re attending high school after completing college and/or university courses, we’ll ask you to submit official transcripts after you apply
When you are adding programs, remember to not apply to the same faculty or program (same OUAC code) more than once
OUAC will send us your grades. You'll have to make sure all of your courses (including courses scheduled in the future) and grades are uploaded correctly by your school
- If you are taking courses outside of your regular day school, those also have to be uploaded to OUAC
  - It is your responsibility to make sure any courses taken outside of your regular day school are approved and accredited by the Ministry of Education

Creating your account

Start by creating your OUAC 105 account. When you create your account, OUAC will send you an email to verify your email address. You won't be able to submit your application until you've done this.

Watch: How to create your OUAC 105 account

Application tips

The 105 Application Guide is a great overview of what you'll need to fill out in each section.

Here are some important tips you need to know:

Use your own email address (not your school email or someone else's email)
Use your own cell phone number (we may text you)
You have to include every course at every secondary school or university that you're currently attending, have attended previously, or will attend before you start at Western
If you’re attending high school after completing college and/or university courses, we’ll ask you to submit official transcripts after you apply
When you are adding programs, remember to not apply to the same faculty or program (same OUAC code) more than once
After you apply, we will ask you for your grades and other documents through your Student Center

When to apply

The application will open on OUAC in October prior to the year you want to begin your studies.

All Western undergraduate students begin their studies in the Fall semester (September). We have no Winter (January) admission for undergraduate programs. A Summer (May) start is available for students who aren't applying from high school.

We recommend you apply early, so you can maximize your chances of admission. The deadline to apply depends on your applicant type:

101 Applicants apply by January 12, 2023
105 Applicants apply by March 1, 2023

This deadline is for early consideration, which means you are guaranteed to be reviewed for admission. We will accept applications that come in after the deadlines, but we can't guarantee you will have equal consideration.

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Cost

101 Applicants

$150.00 (CAD) for 3 program choices
$50.00 (CAD) per choice for any additional choices
$10.00 (CAD) service fee if you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

SEE ALL 101 APPLICATION FEES

105 Applicants

$156.00 (CAD) for 3 program choices
$50.00 (CAD) per choice for any additional choices
$10.00 (CAD) service fee if you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
$93.50 (CAD) supplemental evaluation fee
Any additional transcript request or document fees

SEE ALL 105 APPLICATION FEES

Email confirmation

When you successfully submit your application, you will get an OUAC Reference Number (10 digits long beginning with the year, YYYY-NNNNNN) in your confirmation email.

Then, OUAC sends the information to Western overnight. You'll receive a confirmation from us within a week after you applied (it may take us a bit longer around holidays).

Making changes to your application

We can't make changes to your application on our end. You will have to log in to OUAC to make any changes you need, including changes to your personal information, adding or changing program choices and updating your contact information.

Next Step: Set up Student Center
After we get your application, you'll need to create a Student Center account.

How to Create an Account