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Western University Canada

Western University Canada
1151 Richmond Street
London, ON N6A 3K7

Official telephone: (519) 661-2100
Fax number: (519) 661-3388
Website: www.westernu.ca
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Lori A. Gribbon,
Director, Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions
Contacting the office: 519 661-2100
519 661-3700 (fax)
reg-admissions@uwo.ca

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 1
Final filing date for fall: June 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Application fee: $145, ($155 for international applicants) (Canadian dollars)
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 24) and minimum grade average of "B" or equivalent GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Supplementary application for commercial aviation management program. Valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate required of flight program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 33,924
Number of applicants offered admission: 19,537 (58%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,153 (26%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 9%
Room deposit amount: $800, partially refundable until June 3.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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