Overview

The University of Western Ontario is a University institution located in London, ON, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Western University
London, ON  N6A 3K7
Canada

Contact Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions
Email: welcome@uwo.ca
Phone: 519-661-2100
Fax: 519-661-3710

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Canadian Studies
Chinese Studies
Disability Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
French Studies
Gay/lesbian Studies
German Studies
Italian Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Spanish And Iberian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anatomy
Animal Behavior And Ethology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Cell Biology And Anatomy
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Microbiology And Immunology
Neuroscience
Pathology/experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General
Toxicology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting And Finance
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
International And Intercultural Communication
Mass Communication/media Studies
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Curriculum And Instruction
Education, General
Educational Administration And Supervision, Other
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dietetics/dietitian
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Informatics
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethics
Islamic Studies
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Religion/religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Analytical Chemistry
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Planetary Astronomy And Science
Theoretical And Mathematical Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Work, Other
Youth Services/administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Criminology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Physical And Biological Anthropology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Stringed Instruments
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33,924

Applied

19,537

Accepted

23,041

Enrolled

Applying

150

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Supplemental profile

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	June 1st	Not reported
Early decision plan	March 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,050

In-province

6,050

Out-of-province

6,050

In-district

Fees

1,605

Full-time student fees

15,116

Room & board

9,542

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

620

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

Student Body

23,041

Total Undergrad students

Gender

Male (43.31%)

Female (56.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	78%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Orientation Week, Homecoming and HireWesternU Career Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Pre-Medical Society, Western Investment Club, Purple Spur Society, Pre-Business Students' Network and Pre-Law Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Campus Community Police, SERT: Student Emergency Response Team, Western Foot Patrol

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing			No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Squash
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball
Water Polo			No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing			No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball	No		No
Squash			No
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No