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