Ontario High School Students
Welcome: Ontario High School Students!
Choosing the right university is a big decision. Feel confident in your decision by researching all that Western has to offer. We may be the university for you, and not too far from home!
Ready to apply?
Submit your application on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
Submit your application on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
Why Western?
You’ll have the chance to meet people, get involved and learn more about yourself.
Swipe for more
You’ll need:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- A minimum of six grade 12 U and/or M level courses
- English (ENG4U)
- Requirements specific to your program
- At least four grade 11 U and/or M level courses
- English proficiency requirements (if English isn’t your first language)
SEE ALL ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Studying the International Baccalaureate?
Though you could get transfer credit for your IB courses, we’ll assess you for admission based on your OSSD. Your guidance office will convert your predicted and final IB scores into Ontario high school grades. They’ll submit those converted grades through the OUAC.
We’re so excited you’re considering Western! To apply, you'll need to complete an application on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website.
We’re here to support you through the process.
We’re here to help you research the best way to fund for your studies. With $26.5M in financial assistance available, there’ll be something to help you.
- Heard of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)? This is a loan for Ontario residents that can help you cover the cost of university.
- We’ll automatically consider you for Western’s Admission Scholarships - no need to apply! Receive up to $8000 based on your admission average.
After applying to Western, you'll typically hear back by May. We give offers in rounds from December to May and will review your application in every single round.
Received an offer of admission? Congratulations 🎉 Here's what to think about next.
Understanding Your Offer
You'll find details of your offer on your Choose Western Offer Portal. It's important to check:
- Your admission conditions
- Your deadline to accept
Accepting Your Offer
Decided Western's the right place for you? Be sure to accept your offer on the Ontario Universties' Application Centre (OUAC) by your deadline.
Preparing for Western
There's lots to do to get ready for your first day! Here are a few of the most important (and exciting!) steps:
In Grade 10 or 11?
Check out these resources just for you!
Check out these resources just for you!
Want to know more?
Take a look around! Virtually or in person.
Go to page
Chat with other students from Ontario.
Go to page
Attend an upcoming presentation.
Go to page
Your Future Awaits
96%
employment rate after graduation
94%
retention rate – one of the highest in Canada
92.3%
of Western grads recommend studying at Western
Swipe for more
Follow us on Instagram!
We want to connect with you! Take a look into real students’ lives, find tips for starting a new school and more.