Undergraduate Admission Scholarships

Undergraduate Admission Scholarships Program
President's Entrance Scholarships (part of the National Scholarship Program)
5 at $65,000 ($20,000 for year one, $15,000 annually for years two to four), and Up to 15 at $50,000 ($10,000 annually, plus $10,000 towards first year residence)

Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award (part of the National Scholarship Program)
One at $64,000; payable $16,000 per academic year for a period of four years.

International President’s Entrance Scholarships (part of the National Scholarship Program)
3 at $50,000 ($10,000 annually, plus $10,000 towards first year residence costs).  These scholarships are available to International students only (not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents).

Faculty Entrance Scholarships (part of the National Scholarship Program)
Up to 15 at $30,000 ($6,000 annually, plus $6,000 towards first year residence)

National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards (part of the National Scholarship Program)
Up to 30 at $2,500 for up to 4 months (one term), $5,000 for over 4 months (more than one term). These awards are not available to recipients of the International President’s Entrance Scholarships.

National Merit Awards (part of the National Scholarship Program)
Up to 50 awards at $2,000 (One-Year Scholarships) Given to top applicants as selected by the National Scholarship Selection Committee. Recipients will be applicants who have been interviewed for a National Scholarship but not offered a scholarship and are accepting an offer of admission to main campus.    Recipients will also retain eligibility for a Western Admission Scholarship.

Admission Scholarship Program
A graduated program of award recognition as a means of crediting higher academic excellence with greater award monies. None of these awards will be faculty-driven. With the exception of the President’s Entrance Scholarships, Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award, Faculty Entrance Scholarships and National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards offered through the National Scholarship Program, admission scholarships are available to International Students.

1. Western Continuing Admission Scholarships
An unlimited number of Continuing Admission Scholarships will be available for students with entering averages of 95% or higher. The value of the award will be $2,500 per year for four years. (In order to retain a Continuing Scholarship a student must, for each academic year (September - April), achieve an overall average of at least 80%, complete a prescribed academic program requiring 5.0 or more courses as required by the respective program and take the full complement of the prescribed courses of the academic program (both principal and elective courses) within the academic year (September to April).

2. Western Scholarship of Excellence
Applicants with 90.0% to 94.9% will receive an offer of $2,000 (One-Year Scholarships).

3. Western Scholarship of Distinction
Applicants with 88.0% to 89.9% will receive an offer of $1,000 (One-Year Scholarships).

Offer and Adjudication Process for Admission Scholarships
For all students offered admission scholarships, the following offer and adjudication process will apply:

1. Students must apply directly from secondary school to Western’s main campus for full-time first-year studies.
2. Eligibility will be based on successful completion of the secondary school diploma and on the student’s final admission average, including prerequisite courses, calculated for the program to which the student has confirmed acceptance.
3. Official admission scholarship notification will be emailed to eligible students in late August.

Notes:

• The Don Wright Faculty of Music will select the Continuing Admission Scholarship recipients for the Music Program.    University Admission Scholarships to the Faculty of Music are awarded to applicants on the basis of high academic achievement and on high musical potential demonstrated by an audition. Additional Faculty of Music awards and scholarships for which entering students may be eligible are listed in the Professional Awards - Music Section.
• Students whose admission into first-year programs has been deferred by the Registrar's Office for one year may not have their Admission Scholarship deferred.    Provided that the student has not attended a post-secondary institution they can be considered for Admission Scholarships based on the eligibility criteria applicable in the year that they register at the University.

Admission Scholarships - Eligibility of High School Students with Transfer Credit
Where the basis of admission is secondary school or CEGEP, applicants will automatically be eligible for admission scholarships if the following conditions are met:

a) The applicant applied directly from secondary school. (The applicant must not have attended a post-secondary institution, or attended a post-secondary institution and then returned to secondary school.)
b) The applicant has completed the secondary school diploma successfully.
c) The applicant meets the final admission average requirement.

Applicants Presenting the International Baccalaureate Diploma as the Basis of Admission
Applicants presenting the International Baccalaureate diploma as the basis of admission may be granted advanced standing in higher level subjects as determined by the policies of the Admissions Office. They may receive advanced standing for more than three IB subjects and still remain eligible for admission scholarships. Such applicants will be allowed to retain their scholarships, where applicable, for four years, or the completion of an Honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent), whichever comes first.

Admission Scholarships - Deferment for One Year
A student whose request to defer admission to the University has been granted for one year will not have his/her admission scholarship deferred. Provided that the student has not attended a post-secondary institution they can be considered for admission scholarships based on the eligibility criteria applicable in the year that they register at the University.

Renewal of the Western Continuing Admission Scholarship for Students who do not Meet the Average Renewal Requirement
Students who do not meet the average renewal requirement for the Western Continuing Admission  Scholarship will have the opportunity to regain the scholarship for the following academic year, provided that the average requirement is achieved at the end of that academic year and students meet the following conditions:

1. Students must remain registered as full-time students at main campus in undergraduate studies.
2. Students must register full time with a full course load (minimum 5.0 or more courses as required by the respective program).
3. The scholarship is only applicable to the first 4 years of undergraduate studies.
4. This policy is only applicable to the Western Continuing Admission Scholarship.

Students who did not retain the Western Continuing Admission Scholarship because of average requirement prior to October 1, 2015 can be considered for renewal provided that the students self-identify and the above conditions are met.

In-Course Scholarships for Part-time Students
Candidates must be registered as part-time undergraduate students in their first degree and have completed five (5.0) but not more than seven (7.0) courses with at least an 80% average at The University of Western Ontario. In cases where more than five courses have been completed, the academic record will be judged on the best five courses provided that the average for all courses completed is at least 80%.

Scholarships  will  be  awarded  in  August. Students who accept an in-course scholarship offer must complete at least two (2.0) full (or equivalent) courses during each calendar year (i.e., Winter and Summer) commencing in September of the year of the award.

The academic record of each recipient will be reviewed in May, in January and in August.  To retain the scholarship, the recipient must have completed at least two full (or equivalent) courses and must have maintained an average of at least 80% on all work under review.

Each  Scholarship awarded will be applied  against  the maximum credit of fifteen (15.0) full courses regardless of course withdrawal.

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Retention of Continuing Scholarships

Retention of Continuing Scholarships (Admission and In-Course)
(For Athletic Financial Awards please refer to the Athletic Financial Awards section of the Academic Handbook)

To retain a Continuing Admisison Scholarship a student must, during the fall/winter academic year (September to April) fulfill the following requirements:

a) complete a prescribed academic program requiring 5.0 or more courses as required by the respective program;
b) take the full complement of the prescribed courses of the academic program (both principal and elective courses) within the academic year; and,
c) achieve an overall average of at least 80% (A).

To retain a Continuing In-Course Scholarship, a student must, during the previous fall/winter academic year (September to April) fulfill the following requirements:

a) remain registered in an eligible module/program for the scholarship;
b) maintain full-time status (at least 3.5 courses), including prescribed courses of their academic program; and
c) achieve an overall average of at least 80% (A). Note that some externally-endowed scholarships may have additional requirements, such as a full course load.

Students holding a Continuing Scholarship, Admission or In-Course, in a Professional School or Faculty whose average falls below 80% will be required to stand in the top 25% of the class and achieve an average of 75% or better to maintain that Continuing Scholarship.

Notes:

i) The BHSc or the BSc or BA in Kinesiology will not be considered professional programs for the purpose of retaining a Continuing Scholarship.
ii) After Completion of Three-Year Program: Students holding a University of Western Ontario Continuing Scholarship may continue with the scholarship after taking a three-year degree provided that the student continues in a full-time undergraduate program in the fourth year. Academic work over the four years must be consecutive.   
iii) Formal exchanges: Continuing scholarships can be retained by students who participate in formal exchange programs.
iv) Letters of Permission: Students on letters of permission who have been granted awards for past academic achievements will not be allowed to retain their scholarship.

Retention of Scholarships by Students Transferring Between Faculties
Students who have been awarded President's Scholarships will retain their scholarship irrespective of the undergraduate Faculty in which they choose to register.

Students who have been awarded Faculty Entrance Scholarships or a UWO continuing scholarship may retain their scholarship irrespective of the undergraduate Faculty in which they choose to register after first year.

 

Senate Academic Policies:
Scholarships - Admission and In-Course Scholarships

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Preliminary Education

Applicants to the Honours Business Administration Program must have successfully completed no fewer than ten full courses of university study (5.0 courses each year) beyond the university's requirements for admission from the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). All students seeking admission to third year of the Honours Business Administration Program must include the following courses in their program of study:

• Business Administration 2257 or equivalent
• At least one Grade 12U level Mathematics course, or Grade 12 Mathematics course for university-bound students, or Mathematics 1229A/B.

Although not required, many students take Business Administration 1220E to find out about the approach used in the study of management in the Business School.

In selecting optional courses, students are urged to keep in mind the objective of becoming a well-educated and well-rounded person. The School is not looking for individuals with a background in business related subjects, but rather for individuals with demonstrated competence in any academic program or module.
Courses Unless otherwise noted "course", "option", or "full-course equivalent" means one full course or two half-courses.

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Application

Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is the last Friday in January in each year. There is an application fee payable to the Ivey Business School. Please refer to www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba for more information.

Application Requirements and Procedures
To apply to the Honours Business Administration Program, students must complete the on-line application form available at www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba. On-line applications are typically available by early November.

Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate their English proficiency through an established English test. Applicants must write one of the following tests and meet the minimum requirements: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). For additional information about these tests, please refer to ADMISSION section.

With the exception of academic transcripts, all application information must be complete by the January deadline.

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Admission

Admission Criteria
The students are carefully-selected, well-rounded achievers who have the intellectual ability, ambition and stamina to meet the high academic standards and the demanding work-load of the program. Each student has a record of distinctive personal achievement and potential for leadership, as well as strong academics. Admission to the HBA program is competitive and the possession of the minimum requirements does not assure acceptance. An 80%+ average is considered to be competitive.

Admission Requirements
The Ivey Honours Business Administration Program requires the successful completion of no fewer than 10.0 courses of university study (excluding pre-university level (0001-0999) introductory courses) with a minimum overall average of 70%. All students seeking admission to the Honours Business Administration Program must achieve a minimum 70% in Business Administration 2257 (or an equivalent) and have completed one Grade 12 Mathematics course for university-bound students, or Mathematics 1229A/B, in their prior program of study. In addition, given the participative nature of the HBA program and its case-based learning methodology, students are strongly encouraged to demonstrate a satisfactory level of class contribution in Business Administration 2257.

Students seeking admission into the Honour Business Administration program are expected to have adhered to all student code of conduct regulations at their respective institutions. Violations of such codes will be considered as part of the admissions process.

Candidates from Accredited Degree-Granting Institutions
Candidates with acceptable standing from accredited degree-granting institutions may be considered for admission provided that they have completed the equivalent of 10.0 transferable university credits. All students planning to apply to the Honours Business Administration Program must take the Business Administration 2257 course at Western, or its equivalent from another accredited institution.

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Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO)

The Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) extends conditional, pre-admission status to the HBA program to exceptional secondary-school students. Ivey AEO applicants are assessed on their academic record and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and work experience. Ivey AEO status is available only to students who choose to study at Western or one of the affiliated university colleges (in a faculty of their choice) for their first two years of university.

Students must first be admitted to Western or one of the affiliated university colleges before being offered Ivey AEO status. Applicants are notified separately from the Registrar’s Office concerning their admission to first year.

Approximately 2/3 of the Ivey HBA class are former Ivey AEOs; the remaining 1/3 are students from Western and other universities who develop an interest in business during their first two years of study.

Students interested in the Ivey AEO apply to Western or one of the affiliated university colleges on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) form. They must also apply separately to the Richard Ivey School of Business. The Ivey AEO application is only available on-line at www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba. There is an application fee payable to the Ivey Business School. Please refer to www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba for more information.

Both applications are due by the OUAC application deadline in January.

A competitive Ivey AEO application includes:

• 90%+ average in the final year of secondary school;
• completion of the mathematics course for university-bound students;
• demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community involvement, and work experience.

Steps for Admission to HBA
To progress to the Ivey HBA Program in third year, Ivey AEO students need to:

• Enroll at Western or one of the Affiliated University Colleges for Years 1 and 2 with a full course load (5.0 credits) during each regular academic year (September – April);
• Achieve an overall two-year average of at least 80.0% in 10.0 university credits (5.0 in each year and excluding pass/fail and pre-university level (0001-0999 introductory courses)) in any faculty in any program. The required two-year average for AEO students registered in the Faculty of Engineering is 78.0%;
• Pass all courses in the first two years;
• In year 2, enroll in a module (i.e., Major, Honours Specialization, etc.) and take a minimum of 2.0 of the required courses for that module plus Business Administration 2257; students may not be ‘undeclared’; consult with your faculty as some modules may require more than 2.0 courses in year 2 for progression within that faculty;
• Take all senior level courses (numbered 2000 and higher) in Year 2 including Business Administration 2257. Permission to register for a first-year course in Year 2 will be granted by the HBA Program Services Office only under special circumstances;
• Take Business 2257 between September and April of year 2, achieving no less than 70.0%; Given the participative nature of the HBA program and its case-based learning methodology, students are strongly encouraged to demonstrate a satisfactory level of class contribution in Business Administration 2257; Feedback from instructors may also be taken into account;
• Complete the equivalent of a Grade 12 U-level mathematics course (such as Mathematics 1229A/B), if not previously taken during secondary school;
• Continue involvement, achievement, and leadership in extracurricular activities in Years 1 and 2;
• Adhere to all student code of conduct regulations at their respective institutions. Violations of such codes will be considered as part of the admissions process;
• Complete an Ivey AEO Activity Report at the end of year 1 so that Ivey can provide feedback on progression to date; and,
• Complete the Ivey AEO2 Intent to Register application in Year 2 to confirm intention to join the Ivey HBA Program in Year 3.
• Participate in an online video interview as part of your Ivey AEO2 Intent to Register application, if requested.

Please refer to the AEO Handbook for further details:
https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba/admissions/high-school-students/#aeo

 

Academic Handbook, Admission, Business

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Admission Requirements

Please note that the admission policy is reviewed annually and the admission requirements from previous years may not apply. The University reserves the right to review and change the admission requirements at any time, without notice.

Admission Requirements
Admission to Dentistry is based on academic ability and non-academic ability, as evidenced by scholastic records, Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) results, CASPer test, Autobiographical Sketch & Personal Statement and presentation at interview. The presentation of the minimum requirements for admission will not assure guaranteed acceptance. Internationally-trained dentists are not eligible to apply or enter into the 4-year Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program.

For more detailed information on all of the below Admission Requirements, visit the DDS Admission webpage.

Competitiveness
In order to be considered, candidates must have achieved at least 80% or higher in each of the two best undergraduate years with a full course load of 5.0 full or equivalent courses (30 credit hours) taken between September and April. Each of the two best years used for GPA consideration must also have at least 3.0 full course equivalents whose published level is at or above the year level of study. Past class statistics have indicated that most successful applicants have a mid to high 80s average over their two most competitive years. Consideration will be given to the most competitive two academic years, DAT scores and supplemental requirements. Overall academic performance (consistency, trend) and graduate education can also be used as selection criteria.

Consideration of the 2019-2020 Academic Year Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic:

If you are presenting two undergraduate years for GPA consideration that do not include the 2019-2020 academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the following must be met:

Courses taken during the application cycle are NOT eligible for academic average consideration.

• You must meet or exceed the minimum GPA in each of your two best undergraduate years of full-time study. Full-time study is defined as five full or equivalent courses (30 credit hours), taken between September and April.
• Each of the two years must contain at least three full-course equivalents (18 credithours) whose published academic level is at, or above, the year of study.
• Only one full or equivalent pass/fail course (6 credit hours) will be permissible in each of the two years being considered for the GPA.

If you are presenting the 2019-2020 academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as one of your academic years for GPA consideration, all of the following must be met:

• During the 2019-2020 academic year, you must have completed 5 full or equivalent courses (minimum 30 credit hours) taken from September to April of which 3 full-course equivalents (18 credit hours) must have a published academic level at, or above, the year of study.
• The GPA will be calculated on grades from the fall 2019 semester only. Due to the transition of many universities to pass/fail or credit/no credit, grades from the winter 2020 semester and full-year courses from the 2019-20 academic term will not be used in the calculation of GPA in order to ensure a fair assessment for all candidates.
• Only 1.0 equivalent pass/fail course(s) (6 credit hours) will be permissible in the fall 2019term (September-December). The pass/fail course(s) must be passed. Discovery Credits (Western students) will be considered within, not in addition to, the 1.0 course pass/fail allowance.

For applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and who are in the final year of (or who have recently completed) a subsequent undergraduate degree, grades earned during the previous degree(s) will not be considered. The most recent degree must be equivalent to a four-year degree. Courses taken during the application cycle are not considered towards GPA.

Applicants are ranked on a compiled score. For more information about the elements in ranking please refer to the Admissions webpage. The quality of the applicant pool in which one is considered for entry could raise the minimum academic competitive level, and will determine the minimum thresholds.

A limited number of positions are available for international students who maintain their international status at graduation. Up to 4 of these positions within the International pathway may be allocated to International applicants of Kuwait citizenship funded by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau.

To be eligible for the Kuwait Pathway, you must:

• Have Kuwait citizenship
• Not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Be eligible and approved to receive funding of your dental school tuition by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau. If you are not approved for funding by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau, your application may still be considered within any remaining seats within the International Pathway and you will be responsible for financing your own tuition.
• Be in the final year of, or successfully completed a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited North American university, where the transcript clearly outlines course load and course levelling.

It is your responsibility to ensure that all relevant documentation is provided.

We reserve the right to verify elements of your application. Falsification or misrepresentation of information will result in removal of the application from consideration and may be considered in any future applications to the University.

Applicants through the Kuwait pathway must meet all other Admission requirements. Applying through this pathway does not automatically guarantee admission.

Please see the International Applicants webpage for further details.

Special consideration will be given to applicants self-identify as Indigenous. Two positions are set aside each year for competitive applicants with official documentation of indigenous status or ancestral Indigenous origin. For more information, please visit the Indigenous Applicants webpage.

Scholastic Records
To be eligible for admission to Dentistry, applicants must

be in the final year of, or have successfully completed, an undergraduate degree program leading to a four-year undergraduate degree at a recognized university. Applicants in this category are advised that the following courses are mandatory: at least 0.5 course in organic chemistry and at least 0.5 course in biochemistry, and 1.0 course in human or mammalian physiology. Successful completion of prerequisite courses for Dentistry Admissions requires a pass or credit designation for applicants studying at a Canadian university. Western will convert grades and averages for applicants who are not studying in a Canadian university based on grading practices and grading scale interpretation of institutions attended.

OR

be in the final year of, or have successfully completed, a graduate degree program at a recognized university. Graduate degree candidates must complete all requirements for their graduate degree (including a successful thesis defense, if applicable) by June 30th of the year of entry. It will be the students' responsibility to assure confirmation by their Faculty of Graduate Studies no later than June 30th that all requirements for the degree have been met. No deferred admission will be granted. Applicants in this category are advised that the following courses are mandatory: at least 0.5 course in organic chemistry, at least 0.5 course in biochemistry, and 1.0 course in human or mammalian physiology. Successful completion of prerequisite courses for Dentistry Admissions requires pass or credit designation for applicants studying at a Canadian university. Western will convert grades and averages for applicants who are not studying in a Canadian university based on grading practices and grading scale interpretation of institutions attended.

Dental Aptitude Test Results
The Canadian Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), administered by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) or the American Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) administered by the American Dental Associate (ADA), taken within two years prior to the November 1 application deadline is a requirement for admission. Results of the ADA DAT will be treated as equivalent to the results of the CDA DAT. The CDA DAT is conducted on two occasions each academic year: February and November. The ADA DAT is conducted throughout the year. Scores must come directly from the CDA or ADA to Schulich Dentistry to be considered valid. Schulich Dentistry utilizes the results of the last test written in the eligible time period.

Please note: only Dental Aptitude Tests incorporating the reading comprehension section fulfill Schulich Dentistry admissions requirements. All components of the DAT may be considered in the selection process, with the exception of the Manual Dexterity Test. For further information on the DAT and its use in the admission process at Schulich Dentistry, please see the Admissions website.

Specific information and registration materials concerning the Canadian DAT are available on-line on the Canadian Dental Association website. Specific information and application forms for the American DAT are available online on the American Dental Association’s website.

Other Elements of Application

CASPer Test Results
CASPer tests are taken online and booked in advance on the CASPer website. The test typically takes 75-90 minutes to complete. Schulich Dentistry does not require applicants to complete Snapshot. Applicants must request original scores be sent directly to the Admissions Office from CASPer by the application
deadline.

CASPer test results are valid for one application cycle only.

Autobiographical Sketch & Personal Statement

Students are required to submit an Autobiographical Sketch & Personal Statement to identify and expand on academic and non-academic strengths, achievements, significant successes and disadvantages.

Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to attend a personal interview in order to be considered for admission. Interview invitations are based on undergraduate academic performance, DAT score, CASPer test results, and non-scholastic achievements. Applicants will be interviewed by a panel of three, consisting of a dentist, a senior dental student, and a community member.

English Language Proficiency
All students must satisfy Western's requirements for proficiency in English. Students whose mother tongue (first language) is not English may be required to write the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Test of Written English (TWE), or equivalent. Additional information on this can be found on the International Applicants webpage.

Statement of Potential Health Risks and Immunization Requirements
Students in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be required to care for persons with infectious diseases (including Hepatitis B and HIV) should they be assigned to them. Students accepted into the dentistry program will be sent complete documentation regarding health policies and immunization requirements. Documentation of immunization and tuberculin status will be required.

Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
All dental students will interact with vulnerable populations through the course of their academic programs. In recognition of the requirements of clinical agencies to ensure that dental students do not place vulnerable populations at risk, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry requires that all students provide, as a condition of their admission into the DDS and ITD programs, a current Police Records Check including a Vulnerable Sector (Position) Screening.

Dental Clinician Scientist Program
Deferred Admission to the undergraduate dental program may be offered to candidates who are accepted to a dentally-oriented graduate program leading to a PhD degree, at the commencement of that graduate program, following a determination of acceptability by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Schulich Dentistry. For more information, please visit the Dental Clinician Scientist Program or contact the Admissions Coordinator at 519-661-3744.

Policy on Admission to Second Year
These regulations apply to students currently enrolled in approved undergraduate dental programs.

1. Admission beyond the second dental year is not permitted and admission to second dental year will be considered only if a vacancy exists for that year.
2. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
3. All students applying for admission to Dentistry whose mother tongue (first language) is not the English language will be required to prove their understanding of the English language. See "Proof of English Proficiency" in the Admission Requirements section.
4. Applicants to second dental year are not required to take the Dental Aptitude Test administered by the Canadian Dental Association.
5. Applicants who have been required to withdraw by a dental school for academic or other reasons will usually be ineligible for admission to second year.
6. Applicants to second year must satisfy the general admission requirements of Western and/or the transfer regulations adopted by Senate.
7. Applicants may be required to be present for an interview and/or submit letters of reference.
8. Graduates of non-accredited dental programs should consider taking the Internationally Trained Dentists Program.

 

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Application for Admission

Application to First Year Dentistry
Application for admission to first year must be made by completing the official on-line application form available in early October on the admissions page of the school website. The application deadline is November 1 for entry the following September.

For further information, please contact the Admissions Coordinator by phone: 519-661-3744, by fax: 519-850-2360, or by email: admissions.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca.

Original supporting documents must be received no later than November 1. Academic documents not ordered through the on-line application form should be mailed to: Office of the Registrar, Professional Admissions - Dentistry, Room 3140, Western Student Services Building, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B8.

All applicants must:

• Submit to OUAC a completed on-line application form. The link to the application form is posted in early October on the Schulich Dentistry admissions page. The competition is open until the end of the deadline day – November 1. An Autobiographical Sketch & Personal Statement and a supplemental information form will be required as part of the application process.
• Arrange for the DAT official scores to be sent to Schulich Dentistry directly. (The Canadian Dental Association sends transcripts of applicants who have indicated they wish Schulich Dentistry to receive their scores at the time of the writing of the last eligible DAT for the current application cycle.)
• Arrange for any required documents (e.g. transcripts not available electronically, TOEFL, etc.) to be sent to the Registrar’s Office – Professional Admissions.

Academic Documentation
Official transcripts from EACH university, college or other post-secondary institution applicants have attended are required by the November 1 deadline. For those applicants currently enrolled in undergraduate studies, an official final transcript indicating degree conferred must be sent directly to Professional Admissions – Dentistry by June 30 of the year of entry.

Western students are not required to submit transcripts of their academic record at Western. However, we require official transcripts of all other post-secondary institutions attended. If applying from an Ontario University, students must request all transcripts through the Transcript Request section provided in the online application process. For those applicants who are not applying from an Ontario University, please request that all transcripts, in support of your application, be sent directly to Professional Admissions – Dentistry.

Graduate degree candidates must complete all requirements for their graduate degree (including a successful thesis defense, if applicable) by June 30th. No extension of this deadline or deferral of admission will be granted.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that transcripts are forwarded by the applicable Registrar(s) in time to meet the deadline date, and to notify Western’s Professional Admissions office of any subsequent mark revisions on the transcript (this includes Western students).

If reapplying, please note that documents are not retained from year to year. Consequently, all required admissions documents will need to be resubmitted with each application.

Additional Documentation (if applicable)

• Applicants submitting academic documentation from outside Canada must provide official transcripts AND official detailed course outlines for any prerequisites.
• Proof of permanent resident status, in the form of a photocopy of the front and back of Permanent Resident card, is required. Canadian citizens do not need to submit proof of citizenship.
• If name change documents are required, a formal request will be sent.
• Proof of proficiency in English for applicants whose first language is not English.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the necessary transcripts or reports have been received by the Registrar's Office no later than the November 1 application deadline.

Application to Second Year
Application for admission to second year (advanced standing) must be made by completing the official application form accessible from the Second Year Transfer page of the admissions page of the Schulich Dentistry Admissions website.

The application deadline for transfer into the program at the second year level is July 1 for entry in September of the same year.

Admission via transfer into the second year at Schulich Dentistry can be considered only if a vacancy exists for that year (spaces sometimes become available due to attrition). Admission beyond the second year of the DDS program is not permitted.

All transfer applicants must submit the following to the Dentistry Admissions office:

• A completed application form and accompanying application fee
• Official transcripts from each university, college or other post-secondary institution currently/previously attended (including Dental program currently enrolled in)
• Copies of course synopses of previous dental courses taken
• Personal Statement
• All applicable additional documentation

For further information, please contact the Admissions Coordinator by phone: 519-661-3744, by fax: 519-850-2360, or by email: admissions.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca.

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Admissions Appeal Procedure

A first year applicant may request a review of the decision of the Admissions Committee, provided that such a request is based upon significant new information relating to the academic record and not previously available to the Admissions Committee. This request must be filed with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Admissions Office, no later than two weeks after the issuance of the original decision. A committee comprising of the Associate Dean, Admissions, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; Director, Dentistry, and the Chair of Dentistry Admissions Committee will adjudicate the appeal and the decision of this committee will be final. No appeal mechanism exists for applicants to second year.

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Advanced Standing Program For International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG)

Admission Requirements

Please note that the admission policy is reviewed annually and the admission requirements from previous years may not apply. The University reserves the right to review and change the admission requirements at any time, without notice.

Application to the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG) is considered to be an application to the Schulich Dentistry Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Course. An application must be made by completing and submitting the online Application Form available on the ASPIDG website. The non-refundable administrative fee and supporting documents must be received by the ASPIDG Office by the application deadline date.

All requests for information concerning the program should be directed to the Advanced Standing Program Administrative Co-Coordinator at the School of Dentistry. For more information, see the ASPIDG website.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates (ASPIDG), candidates must:

(a) Have graduated from a minimum four-year University dental program which is not recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
(b) Have obtained a World Education Services (WES) Course-by-Course credential evaluation of their dental degree.
(c) Have Permanent Resident Status or Canadian Citizenship at the time of application.
(d) Have completed the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) within the last five (5) years. See the ASPIDG website for details.
Effective the June to August 2025 application cycle, applicants will be required to take the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) in place of the AFK.
(e) Have taken the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test within the last two years. See the English Language Proficiency section below.
(f) Have proof of name change if submitting documents in a name other than is shown on the application form.
(g) Submit a completed online application form and send in all supporting documents as indicated on the ASPIDG website, including the administrative fee, postmarked no later than the posted deadline date.
(4) Have successfully completed the PLA Course offered by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Office, within the last two (2) years. See the ASPIDG website for more details

English Language Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency can be achieved in one of the following ways:

1. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). See the ASPIDG website for minimum required scores.

OR

2. The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). See the ASPIDG website for minimum required scores.

OR

3. Successful completion of four (4) years of full-time Canadian high school education in English. (Notarized transcripts must be submitted.)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit proof of English proficiency, as stated above, to the Advanced Standing Program Office.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) EXAM AND INTERVIEW

The admission process also involves the completion of a one-day Schulich Dentistry Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) exam. The simulated clinical exam is held in the Schulich Dentistry Simulation Clinic. Interviews are held following the PLA Exam for the highest-ranked applicants. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that applicants are at the same knowledge level and skill as the DDS students entering their second year of the DDS Program.

Admission
1. Applicants who have been required to withdraw by a dental school for academic or other reasons will normally be ineligible for admission to the ASPIDG.

2. Candidates accepted into the ASPIDG and intending to register are required to submit a non-refundable deposit.

3. Students are required to maintain a valid certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR_HCP) & First Aid throughout the three (3) years of the program. Students in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be required to care for persons with infectious diseases (including Hepatitis B and HIV) should they be assigned to them. Students accepted into the program will be sent complete documentation regarding health status policies and immunization requirements. Documentation of immunization and tuberculin status will be required.

4. All dental students will interact with vulnerable populations through the course of their academic programs. In recognition of the requirements of clinical agencies to ensure that dental students do not place vulnerable populations at risk, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry requires that all students provide, as a condition of their admission into the DDS and Advanced Standing programs, a current Police Records Check including Vulnerable Sector (Position) Screening.

Tuition fees for the ASPIDG vary from year to year. Current fees can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.

Admissions Appeal Procedure

The decision of the School of Dentistry concerning admission to the ASPIDG is final. No appeal mechanism exists.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to all Faculty of Education programs is competitive; fulfillment of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission is based primarily on relevant course work (undergraduate and graduate) and on academic standing (undergraduate only). Experiential qualifications and CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) scores are considered in the final phase of the selection process.

Applicants with 4-year degrees (or the equivalent in course work) receive preference in the admissions process. A 4-year degree provides for increased flexibility in program and future career choices.

Upon successful completion of the B.Ed. program, graduates are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for certification.

CASPer requirements (for admission September 2021 and beyond):
All B.Ed. applicants will be required to complete CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics). CASPer is a 90-minute online computer-based assessment designed to evaluate non-cognitive skills, and interpersonal and professional characteristics essential for success in the B.Ed. program and as practicing teachers.

Applicants who do not complete the CASPer test will not be considered for admission. Test results are valid for one admissions cycle.

Aboriginal Access Program
Aboriginal candidates who meet the minimum admission requirements will be given special consideration in the application process. In accordance with the Constitution Act, 1982, an Aboriginal candidate is an Indian, Inuit or Métis person of Canada. Applicants who wish to be considered through the Aboriginal Access program must provide proof of native status (such as a copy of status card or letter from the band). Aboriginal Access applicants are invited to contact the Teacher Education Office at the Faculty of Education for further information.

English Language Proficiency
For admission to the Faculty of Education, all applicants must:

a) speak English as a first language;

OR

b) provide documentation confirming at least three years of full-time study (or the equivalent in part-time study) in an accredited university or college where the language of instruction and of examination was English and which was located in a country where the first language is English;

OR

c) provide an official statement of results on one of the tests of English language proficiency listed below; the statement is required before an offer of admission can be made, and must indicate at least the following levels of proficiency:

i) Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) with a minimum score of 46 and Test of Written Proficiency (TWE) with a minimum score of 46; OR
ii) TOEFL with a score of 250 computer-based including a minimum score of 55 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE); 103 internet-based including a speaking score of 28 and a writing score of 28; OR
iii) MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) with a minimum score of 90 and at least 4 on the oral interview; OR
iv) IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7 including at least 6.5 in reading and speaking and at least 7 in writing and speaking.

Candidates who, after admission, show an inadequate command of spoken or written English will be required to improve their proficiency to the Faculty's satisfaction. Candidates may be asked to withdraw from the program if their inadequate command of English interferes with their ability to communicate effectively in the classroom or during the practicum.

Police Record Check
Neither Western University nor the Faculty of Education requires a Police Record Check as a condition of admission. However, a Police Record Check which includes Vulnerable Position Screening and is acceptable to the school boards with which we place Teacher Candidates is required before you can be placed in a school for a practicum. If information appears on your police record check that is unacceptable to school boards, you will not be able to be placed for a practicum and will be required to withdraw from the program.

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Minimum Requirements for Application to the B.Ed. Program

All the following conditions must be met when an application is submitted to the Faculty of Education:

• You must be on track to complete your program of study from an acceptable undergraduate degree program at an accredited university by August 31st in the year in which you wish to register in the Faculty of Education. The degree must be conferred no later than the Fall of that year.
• You must have successfully completed the equivalent of 10 full university credits at the time of application. Transfer credits from community colleges or CEGEP courses cannot be considered. Preference is given to applicants who have attained four-year degrees with the equivalent of 20 full credits.
• You must have a minimum average of 70% in your best 10 full undergraduate credits, or the equivalent. As well, if you are applying to a Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior program, you must have a minimum average of 70% in those credits which support your teaching subjects. Courses taken after August in the year of registration can be counted in support of program requirements, but cannot be included in the calculation of the overall and teaching subject averages. List these and other credits which will be completed to meet final degree requirements in the TEAS application form.

By mid-September each year a common application form is available for all faculties of education in Ontario from The Teacher Education Application Service, Ontario Universities' Application Centre. (See Application Procedures).

Candidates with acceptable standing at accredited degree-granting institutions may be considered for admission provided that the content of studies completed is equivalent in content to the courses offered by Western, and to the requirements of the program to which the student has applied. The university will review other candidates on an individual basis. Admission in all cases is competitive.

Minimum qualifications for admission to the following B.Ed. programs are summarized below.

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Primary/Junior Program (JK-Grade 6) and Junior/Intermediate Program (Grades 4-10)

Applicants who have completed at least one- half undergraduate or graduate credit in four or more of the following areas receive preference in the admissions process: English*, Fine Arts**, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science/Humanities (Canadian History/Geography preferred). Applicants must have an acceptable baccalaureate degree with an overall "B" average (70%).

*English: Courses in English culture; linguistics, writing for business and scientists, and academic and university essay writing courses are not acceptable as background courses.

**Fine Arts includes dance, drama, music, and visual arts.

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Teaching Subjects for the Junior/Intermediate Program (Grades 4-10)

Applicants to the Junior/Intermediate program must select one teaching subject area: Music (Vocal or Instrumental), or Religious Studies for Catholic Schools, or French.

French: See next section

Music (Vocal): Credits should include at least one choral or vocal techniques course, one choral conducting course, and one music theory course

Music (Instrumental): Credits used to support this teaching subject should include at least one instrumental conducting course, several minor instrument courses in woodwinds, brass and percussion, and one music theory course.

Religious Education: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Religious Education: Old and New Testament studies, Catholic Church teachings in morality and social justice, sacraments, sexuality and marriage in the Catholic tradition, and Vatican II theology. Religious Education is offered as a teaching subject only for Roman Catholic schools; practicum in this subject area will occur only in Roman Catholic elementary schools.

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Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate French

For admission to French as either a first or second teaching subject, applicants must possess oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. Normally, five full French courses (or the equivalent), at least two of which should be language courses, are required. One or more full course equivalents in French literature is desirable for those hoping to teach in French-immersion settings. Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses may apply for special consideration. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to test candidates to ensure they meet the required standard.

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Intermediate/Senior Program (Grades 7 to 12)

Applicants to the Intermediate/Senior program must select two teaching subjects from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Family Studies, French, Geography, Health & Physical Education, History, Law, Mathematics, Music (Instrumental), Music (Vocal), Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Religious Education for Catholic Schools, Science (General), Social Studies (General). Not all teaching subject combinations are available every year. Consult the Faculty of Education website for further information.

Applicants who have completed the minimum requirements toward both teaching options at the time of application receive preference during the admissions process. Minimum admission requirements are:

a) an acceptable baccalaureate degree with an overall "B" average (70%);
b) five full undergraduate or graduate level courses with a minimum average of "B" (70%), or the equivalent, to support the first teaching option
c) three full undergraduate or graduate level courses with a minimum average of "B" (70%), or the equivalent, to support the second teaching option

Requirements and Exceptions:

English: Courses in English culture; linguistics, and writing for business and scientists; academic and university essay writing are not acceptable in support of English as a teaching subject.

Family Studies: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Family Studies as a first or second teaching subject: Child and Family Development, Housing and Interior Design, Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition, Family Resource Management (Consumer Economics).

French: For admission to French as either a first or second teaching subject, applicants must possess oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. Normally, five full French courses (or the equivalent), at least two of which should be language courses, are required. One or more full course equivalents in French literature is desirable for those hoping to teach in French-immersion settings. Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses may apply for special consideration. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to test candidates to ensure they meet the required standard.

Geography: Applicants with course credits in Canadian Geography receive preference for admission to Geography as a first or second teaching subject.

Health & Physical Education: Applicants with three or more activity course credits receive preference for admission to HPE as a first or second teaching subject.

History: Applicants with course credits in Canadian History receive preference for admission to History as a first or second teaching subject.
Mathematics: Applicants with at least one full course credit in senior Mathematics receive preference for admission to Math as a first or second teaching subject.

Music: Candidates may select either Instrumental Music or Vocal Music as a teaching option, but not both.

Music (Instrumental): Credits used to support this teaching subject should include at least one instrumental conducting course, several minor instrument courses in woodwinds, brass and percussion, and one music theory course.

Music (Vocal): Credits used to support this teaching subject should include at least one choral or vocal techniques course, one choral conducting course, and one music theory course.

Religious Education: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Religious Education as a first or second teaching subject: Old and New Testament studies, Catholic Church teachings in morality and social justice, sacraments, sexuality and marriage in the Catholic tradition, and Vatican II theology. Religious Education is offered as a teaching subject only for Roman Catholic Schools; student teaching in this subject area will occur only in Roman Catholic Secondary Schools.

Science-General: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Science General as a first or second teaching subject: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, Physics.

Social Studies-General: A full credit in each of the following areas is preferred: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology. This is an optional subject in the secondary school curriculum, and entry to this teaching subject is limited. Applicants are advised to select this as a second teaching subject only.

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Graduates with a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Education

For admission to the Faculty of Education, students must complete the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education AND must meet all other requirements for the specific program to which they are applying. Those requirements are outlined above.

Guaranteed Admission to the Faculty of Education
Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered for students in Vocal Music and Instrumental Music at the Junior/Intermediate (JI) level and for students in Vocal or Instrumental Music at the Intermediate/Senior (IS) level. (Students seeking admission to the Faculty of Education for the Primary/Junior level should follow the standard application process.) Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education requires a minimum cumulative weighted average of 75% in Music courses, a 70% average in courses applicable to the second teachable subject for those applying to the I/S program, and no mark below 60% in any course. Meeting these graduation requirements guarantees acceptance by the Faculty of Education at Western, with Music as a teachable subject in either the JI or IS program. Students who fall short of these requirements may still meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Music with Honours in Music Education and may apply to the Faculty of Education on that basis, although admission is not guaranteed.

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Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from Western University, Department of French, Faculty of Arts and Humanities in French Studies Programs

Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered to Department of French students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior French (FPJ) level, Junior/Intermediate level with French as a teaching subject or at the Intermediate/Senior level with a first teaching subject in French.

Students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior level should apply to the Faculty of Education through the regular process.

Application Requirements/Process:

Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education requires a minimum weighted average of 75% or above in French courses. Applicants to the Intermediate/Senior program must also have a 70% average in courses applicable to the second teaching subject. Applicants to the Primary/Junior French or Junior/Intermediate program must also have completed at least a half credit in at least four of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science/Humanities. Applicants must successfully complete EDUC 2200 Perspectives on Schooling.

Meeting the graduation requirements for Western’s French program, along with other Faculty of Education requirements noted above, will guarantee acceptance to the Faculty of Education at Western, with French as a teaching subject in the FPJ, J/I or I/S program. Students who fall short of these requirements but still meet basic requirements for admission may still apply to the Faculty of Education, although admission is not guaranteed.

Applicants will complete the French Faculty of Education Application Form during Year 2 or Year 3 reviewing carefully for specific requirements. Applicants must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by the stated deadline

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Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from Western University, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Faculty of Science Programs

Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered to School of Mathematical and Statistical Science students interested in teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level with a first teaching subject in Mathematics.

Applicants interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate level should apply to the Faculty of Education through the regular process.

Application Requirements/Process:

Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education requires an average of 70% in the Mathematics or Statistics courses, and the courses applicable to the second teaching subject. Applicants must successfully complete EDUC 2200 Perspectives on Schooling.

Meeting the graduation requirements for Western’s Math program, along with other Faculty of Education requirements as noted above, will guarantee acceptance into the Faculty of Education at Western, with Math as a teaching subject in the I/S program. Students who fall short of these requirements but still meet basic requirements for admission may still apply to the Faculty of Education, although admission is not guaranteed.

Applicants will complete the Math Application Form during Year 2 or Year 3 reviewing carefully for specific requirements. Applicants must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by the stated deadline.

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Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from Bresica University College

Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from Brescia University College, Honours Specialization, Specialization and Major in French Studies Programs
Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered to Brescia University College students interested in teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level with French as a teaching subject or at the Intermediate/Senior with a first teaching subject in French.

Students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior level should apply to the Faculty of Education through the regular process.

Application Requirements/Process:
Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education requires a minimum cumulative average of 75% or above in French courses. Applicants to the Intermediate/Senior program must also have a 70% average in courses applicable to the second teaching subject. Applicants to the Junior/Intermediate program must also have completed at least a half credit in at least four of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science/Humanities.

Meeting these requirements guarantees acceptance to the Faculty of Education at Western, with French as a teaching subject in either the J/I or I/S program. Students who fall short of these requirements but still meet basic requirements for admission may still apply to the Faculty of Education, although admission is not guaranteed.

Complete the Brescia Faculty of Education – Application form during Year 2 or Year 3. Please review the application form for specific requirements.

Students must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre by the stated deadline.

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Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from King's University College

Guaranteed Admission of Graduates from King’s University College, Catholic Studies for Teachers Program
Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered to Kings University College students interested in teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level with Religious Education as a teaching subject or at the Intermediate/Senior level with a first teaching subject in Religious Education.

Students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior level should apply to the Faculty of Education through the regular process.

Application Requirements/Process:
Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education requires an average of 75% in the courses required for the BA (Honours) in Catholic Studies for Teachers, and the courses applicable to the second teaching subject for those applying to the I/S program, with no mark below 60% in any course. Applicants to the J/I program must also have successfully completed a half university credit or more in four, five or six of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science/Humanities.

Meeting the graduation requirements for Kings’ BA (Honours) in Catholic Studies for Teachers program, along with other Faculty of Education requirements as noted above, will guarantee acceptance into the Faculty of Education at Western, with Religious Education as a teaching subject in either the J/I or I/S program. Students who fall short of these requirements but still meet basic requirements for admission may still apply to the Faculty of Education, although admission is not guaranteed.

Complete the Catholic Studies for Teachers Application form during Year 2 or Year 3. Please review the application form for specific requirements.

Students must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre by the stated deadline.

Senate Academic Policies:
Admission - Education

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Guaranteed Admission From the Department of Sports and Recreation Services at Western University for Varsity Athletes

Guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education is offered to a maximum of 20 qualified varsity athletes for admission into the Bachelor of Education Program. Qualifications for entry to the Bachelor of Education will be assessed individually for each applicant based on their Undergraduate degree at Western.

Application Requirements/Process:
Applicants must complete their program of study by August 31 of the year in which they plan to begin the B.Ed. program. Degrees must be conferred no later than the Fall of year one of the B.Ed. program. Applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of 10 full university courses at the time of application. Transfer credits from community colleges and CEGEP will not be accepted.

Applicants must have a minimum average of 75% in their best 10 full undergraduate and graduate courses (or the equivalent). For applicants to the Intermediate/Senior or Junior/Intermediate stream, applicants need a minimum average of 70% in their best five full undergraduate courses that are in their primary teachable subject. Courses taken in the year of application cannot be included in the calculation of the overall average or the teachable subject average but will be counted in support of program requirements. Applicants to the Intermediate/Senior stream must also have completed the equivalent of at least 3 full courses, with a weighted average of 70%, to support a second teaching subject.

Applicants to the Primary/Junior stream must have completed at least one-half undergraduate or graduate credit in four or more of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Science/Humanities (Canadian History/Geography preferred).

To be eligible for guaranteed admission, all varsity applicants must complete the CASPer assessment and achieve a minimum z-score of -1.5. Applicants must successfully complete EDUC 2200 Perspectives on Schooling. (This course may be in progress at the time of B.Ed. application, but must be completed before the B.Ed. begins)

Students must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre by the stated deadline.

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All students satisfying the following conditions will be guaranteed acceptance to their program of choice in second year within the Faculty of Engineering.

Students admitted directly to Western’s Faculty of Engineering on the basis of an Ontario, Out-of-Province, or International High School Diploma:

Students must have achieved both a minimum 85% mid-year and final admission average, including prerequisites for the Faculty of Engineering as calculated by Western’s Admission Office.

AND

Students must successfully complete all requirements for the first-year Engineering program with at least a 80% year weighted average on a full course load.

 

Academic Handbook, Admissions, Engineering Excellence Admission Program

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Admission into First Year

A. Admission into First Year
There are two categories for admission into first year, General and Discretionary. Admission decisions are made by members of the Admissions Committee, which is comprised of the Associate Dean (Academic), Assistant Deans, faculty members and third-year law students.

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General and Discretionary Categories

General Category
At least three-years of full-time (or equivalent) undergraduate university education is required, although the majority of admitted students will have a four-year degree.  A competitive candidate will have an overall undergraduate average of A- (80-84%) (GPA 3.7), and an LSAT score above the 80th percentile. The Admissions Committee considers the highest LSAT score and cumulative undergraduate GPA (including grades obtained on academic exchanges) but gives greater weight to the last two full years of undergraduate university study.

The Admissions Committee considers factors other than undergraduate grades and LSAT scores, including employment, personal and professional achievements, extra-curricular engagement, volunteer activities, and other life experience. A full course load throughout the candidate’s undergraduate academic career, research and writing experience and graduate work are also very positive factors.

Discretionary Categories
Applicants can apply in one of four discretionary categories (Access, Black, Indigenous, or Mature). Three years of full-time undergraduate university study (or equivalent, defined as 30 semestered courses) is required for candidates applying in the Access, Black or Indigenous categories and a minimum of two years of full-time undergraduate university study (or equivalent, defined as 20 semestered courses) is required for Mature candidates. The Admissions Committee may interview applicants in the discretionary categories.

1. Access
   Access applicants are individuals whose undergraduate academic performance was affected by a proven disadvantage that may include, but is not limited to, cultural, socio-economic, medical or physical barriers, or a learning disability. Candidates applying in this category must describe how the disadvantage affected their undergraduate academic record, and provide supporting documentation. Applicants with disabilities should provide full documentation from qualified professionals on their disability and its effect on their undergraduate academic record or LSAT score(s) and indicate whether they received accommodations during their program of study. Candidates must show evidence or potential to succeed at law school.  This requires at least one year of competitive grades among three years of full-time undergraduate university study. Special consideration for LSAT scores is given only where there is a causal connection between the disadvantage claimed and the LSAT performance.
   
   
2. Black
   Black applicants are individuals who self-identify as members of the Black community. The Faculty of Law recognizes that such individuals are not represented adequately within the legal profession and strongly encourages applications from members of this group.
   
   
3. Indigenous
   Indigenous applicants are individuals who are members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities. Candidates applying in this category must provide evidence confirming the basis of their application. The Faculty of Law recognizes that Indigenous individuals are not represented adequately within the legal profession and strongly encourages applications from members of this group. Indigenous candidates may be admitted unconditionally, or subject to the successful completion of the Indigenous Law Centre Summer Program at the University of Saskatchewan. Upon successful completion of the Summer Program, credit will be given for Property Law.
   
   
4. Mature
   Mature applicants must have at least five years of non-university experience since leaving high school, which need not be consecutive, and must have attended university for a minimum of two years.

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Extended-Time JD Program

The Extended-Time JD Program is available to students who have been admitted to the JD Program. The program is designed for students who cannot manage a full-time program because of family responsibilities, health issues, disabilities, financial necessity, or other special circumstances. These should be discussed in the Personal Statement.

Students in the Extended-Time JD Program are required to take Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy, a small-group core course, and one or two additional core courses in their first year of study. The balance of the first-year JD curriculum must be completed in the second year of study. The program must be completed within six years.  Extended-Time students are allowed to transfer to full-time attendance and full-time students who meet the eligibility criteria are allowed to transfer into the Extended-Time program.

Extended-Time students are eligible for any entry scholarships or bursaries that are not restricted to full-time students, as well as any prizes or awards in individual courses.

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Admission to Upper-Year

B. Admission to Upper-Year
There are three categories of applicants for admission to upper year: Transfer, Advanced Standing and Letter of Permission. The Faculty of Law does not admit National Committee of Accreditation candidates.

A major consideration in admissions decisions for upper-year applicants is the availability of places in the Faculty. A competitive upper-year applicant will generally have a B average, or higher, in law school to date. Given the limited number of spaces that are available, primary consideration will be given to the most competitive applicants and those applicants who, for compassionate reasons, seek a transfer to Western University.

Transfer
Students currently enrolled in first year at another Canadian law school may be admitted to the second year of the program as transfer students. If admitted, candidates who successfully complete the last two years of the program will be eligible to receive the Juris Doctor degree from Western University.

Advanced Standing
Students who have successfully completed part or all of their legal education outside Canada may be considered for admission with advanced standing. Except in extraordinary circumstances, a student will not receive more than one year's advanced standing. If admitted, candidates who successfully complete the last two years of the program will be eligible to receive the Juris Doctor degree from Western University. The granting of advanced standing and the extent of credit to be given are at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Letter of Permission
Students currently enrolled at a Canadian law school can apply to study for one academic year at Western on a Letter of Permission prescribing a program of courses approved by their current law school. Students who have been granted permission to study on a Letter of Permission do not receive the Juris Doctor degree from Western University.

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Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

C. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
The Law School Admission Test is required for all applicants, although the LSAT need not have been written before applying.

For first-year applicants, the Admissions Committee will determine, on an annual basis, the latest acceptable test session for admission the following September.

For upper-year applicants and Internal Western University combined-degree applicants, the June LSAT is the latest acceptable test session for admission the following September.

Details about the LSAT, including how to register for the test, may be found at www.lsac.org.

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English Requirements

D. English Requirements
Each student granted admission to Western must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language are required to achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests, within the last two years: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of the British Council. Application forms and additional information may be obtained from the TOEFL and IELTS websites. Acceptable scores for Western Law are available at www.law.uwo.ca .

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Undergraduate Education Requirements

E. Undergraduate Education Requirements

In assessing undergraduate education requirements, consideration will generally be given only to those candidates with acceptable standing at accredited degree-granting institutions where the content of studies completed is equivalent in content to the courses offered by Western, and to the requirements of the program to which the student has applied. In appropriate circumstances, the university will review other candidates on an individual basis. Admission in all cases is competitive.

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Admission Procedure

F. Application Procedure
All Ontario law school applications - for both first-year and upper-year applicants - are processed through the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS). For full details about the application process and the Faculty of Law’s specific requirements please consult the OLSAS Application Guide, available at: www.ouac.on.ca/olsas

Ontario Law School Application Service
Ontario Universities' Application Centre
170 Research Lane
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5E2
Telephone: 519-823-1063
Fax: 519-823-5232
olsas@ouac.on.ca
www.ouac.on.ca/olsas

Application Deadlines

For First-Year Applicants: November 1 (11:59 EST) for studies commencing the following September.

For Upper-Year Applicants: May 1 (11:59 EST) for studies commencing the following September.

For further information, please contact:

Faculty of Law Admissions Office
Room 222 - Josephine Spencer Niblett Building
Western University
London, ON N6A 3K7 519-661-3347

lawapp@uwo.ca
http://www.law.uwo.ca

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Combined-Degree Undergraduate Programs

G. Admission to Combined Undergraduate-Degree Programs
HBA/JD and BESc/JD Students may apply to the Faculty of Law directly for admission to one of two undergraduate combined-degree programs (HBA/JD with the Ivey School of Business and BESc/JD with Western’s Faculty of Engineering) by May 1 following the HBA1 year of study or Year 3 of Engineering, as the case may be.

Applicants must meet Faculty of Law admission requirements. Generally, a competitive HBA/JD applicant will have a cumulative average of 80% or more in HBA1 and a competitive BESc/JD applicant will have a cumulative average of 80% or more across all three years of study. An LSAT score above the 80th percentile is considered competitive for all combined-degree candidates.

Entrance into a combined-degree program is competitive and limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a position in a combined program.

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JD/MBA Combined Degree Program

H. Description
The combined JD/MBA program is administered jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Ivey Business School. It provides an exceptional education for highly-motivated, talented students capable of managing the demands of two intensive programs simultaneously. Students are expected to have a minimum of two years of quality work experience prior to beginning the program. The program begins with the Business Essentials component of the MBA from March to August prior to first-year Law. Because the JD/MBA program starts in March, applicants must have taken the LSAT by the preceding November at the latest. Both degrees are completed in 38 months instead of the four academic years that would be required if the degrees were completed separately.

Admission
Applicants to the JD/MBA combined program must apply separately:

1. to the Faculty of Law, through the Ontario Law School Application Service, by November 1; and

2. to the Ivey Business School, directly, by early January. Additional details may be found at: www.ivey.uwo.ca/mba/academics/combined-jdmba-degree/

Academic Handbook, Admission, Law

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Students interested in the BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM should enrol in Medical Sciences First Entry. Medical Sciences First Entry is referred to as a Medical Sciences 1 in first year and Medical Sciences 2 in second year, and only students in Medical Sciences 1 who satisfy the requirements listed below may progress to Medical Sciences 2. Students in Medical Sciences 2 who satisfy certain conditions are assured admission to the BMSc Program in Year 3 (see ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM).

It is anticipated that not all of the spaces available in Year 3 BMSc will be filled by the students in Medical Sciences 2 who satisfy the conditions for assured admission, allowing additional students to apply for admission to Year 3 BMSc from the “competitive pool”. See ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM for the conditions that must be satisfied by these additional students applying from the “competitive pool” for admission to Year 3 BMSc.

MEDICAL SCIENCES 1 (YEAR 1):

5.0 courses and Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit course):

1.0 course: Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B.
1.0 course: Chemistry 1301A/B and Chemistry 1302A/B.
0.5 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or Calculus 1500A/B
0.5 course from: Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B (see note below).
0.5 course from: Physics 1201A/B or Physics 1501A/B.
0.5 course from: Computer Science 1026A/B, Physics 1202A/B, Physics 1502A/B.
1.0 1000-level course from either Category A or Category B (see Breadth Requirements for Bachelor Degrees).
Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit course)

Note:

The Admission Requirements for the Honours Specialization in Medical Bioinformatics require either Calculus 1301A/B or Calculus 1501A/B.

To progress from Medical Sciences 1 to Medical Sciences 2, students must meet the following requirements prior to the beginning (September) of Medical Sciences 2:

• Achieve a minimum grade of 50% in any course(s) taken during Medical Sciences First Entry (including summer sessions);
• Achieve a PASS in Medical Sciences 1000Y (non-credit course);
• Achieve a mark of at least 50% in 1.0 1000-level course(s) from either Category A or B; and
• Achieve a mark of at least 60% in the first attempt at each of the half courses listed above in Biology, Chemistry, and mathematics (i.e., courses in Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematics)
• Achieve a mark of at least 60% in the first attempt at each of the half courses listed above in Physics or Computer Science. Students may defer the completion of these two 0.5 requirements to the Fall/Winter of Medical Sciences 2.

MEDICAL SCIENCES 2:

Medical Sciences 2 consists of a full load of 5.0 courses comprised of the remaining courses (usually 2000-level courses) listed in the Admission Requirements for the module(s) each student plans to pursue if admitted to the BMSc Program in Year 3, as well as optional courses. The conditions that must be satisfied by students in Medical Sciences 2 for assured admission to the BMSc Program in Year 3, as well as the conditions that must be satisfied by students in the competitive pool applying for admission to Year 3 BMSc, are outlined in ADMISSION TO THE BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc) PROGRAM.

Senate Academic Policies:
Registration, Progression, Graduation - Medical Sciences First Entry

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Application for Admission
Registration Deadline: To apply to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, all applicants must register for an account with the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) by October 1, unless October 1 falls on a weekend, in which case the deadline is typically the first business day in October. Online applications are obtained from the OMSAS website, and must be submitted by the stated deadlines. Please refer to the OMSAS website for more information, including “Important Dates”.

Admission Requirements
Please note that the admission policy is reviewed annually and the admission requirements from previous years may not apply. The University reserves the right to review and change the admission requirements at any time, without notice.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides an outstanding education within a research-intensive environment, where tomorrow's physicians, dentists and health researchers learn to be socially-responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.

The MD Program runs simultaneously from two campuses: London, Ontario and Windsor, Ontario (at the University of Windsor). Each year a portion of the admitted class will complete all of their academic studies at the Schulich Medicine - Windsor Campus and graduate from Western University. The Windsor Campus is a partnership between Western University, the University of Windsor, and the London and Windsor hospitals. The Windsor campus builds on the strength of clerkship training provided in Windsor through the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Distributed Education program.

Applicants invited for an interview will have an opportunity to indicate their location of preference. When a location reaches its enrollment limit, successful applicants will be offered admission to the available location. All applicants will be processed by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and will be subject to the same entry criteria.

Financial Support
Each year over $5 million in scholarships, awards and bursary funding is distributed to assist medical students in greatest financial need. Within Schulich Medicine, there are Schulich Scholarships awarded annually as well as several endowment funds available for disbursement as scholarships/bursaries and awards. In addition, there are other university-based awards issued by Western University, as well as loans through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Through these and other measures, Schulich aspires to have financial considerations never act as a barrier to any student wishing to study Medicine at this school.

Admission Requirements
Enrollment is limited. Admission to the Doctor of Medicine Program is highly competitive and possessing the minimum requirements does not ensure an interview or acceptance. Individuals satisfying the following requirements are eligible to apply for admission to the first year of the program. Note that failure to be aware of the admission requirements does not constitute a ground for appeal. Individuals must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for admission to the first year of the four-year MD program in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry:

1.Degree Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of three years of a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university. They may be in the third year of a four-year degree at the time of application. There is no preference given for the undergraduate program of study and there are no course prerequisites.

Applicants who have earned a degree from a recognized university, may elect to continue in full-time undergraduate studies. Only the first such "special year" taken by the applicant will be considered for determination of GPA. A special year will be considered only if it contains 5.0 courses or equivalent (30 credit hours) taken between September and April. First-year courses, repeat/antirequisite courses, and second-year courses that do not require a first-year prerequisite, are not acceptable in the “special year.”

Applicants who embark on a second undergraduate degree program are eligible to apply having completed only two years of studies in the second four-year undergraduate degree program. In order to be considered for GPA purposes, the second degree must be equivalent to a four-year degree. In this situation, GPA consideration will be based only on the two best years of the second degree program. Course load and course level requirements for the second degree are analogous to the requirements of the first degree.

Graduate students who are completing thesis-based master’s must have completed all requirements for their graduate degree. Final transcripts showing that all requirements for their graduate degree have been completed (or a letter attesting to the same) must be received by OMSAS no later than June 30^th.

Applicants who are enrolled in a course-based master’s at the time of application must have completed all requirements by August 15^th. A letter of good standing indicating there are no concerns with meeting all requirements of the course-based master’s degree must be received at OMSAS no later than June 30^th. Western does not take graduate courses into consideration for the GPA; only undergraduate years are used.

Schulich Medicine will no longer consider applications to the first year of the medical program from individuals who were registered in a Doctor of Medicine Program or equivalent elsewhere.

2. GPA

The GPA minimums are reset each year. Applicants must meet or exceed this threshold in each of two undergraduate years of full-time study (one of which may be the current year).

Full-time study is defined as 5.0 courses or equivalent with 30 or more credit hours. Academic transcripts must show clearly that applicants have met this course load requirement.

To be considered, each year must contain at least 3.0 courses or equivalent whose published academic level is at or above the year of study (for example, in third year, at least 3.0 courses or equivalent must be at the third- or fourth-year level). Please note, only ONE Pass/Fail credit will be permissible in each of the two years being considered for GPA.

Consideration of the 2019-2020 Academic Year Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic:

If you are presenting two undergraduate years for GPA consideration that do not include the 2019-2020 academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the following must be met:

• You must meet or exceed the minimum GPA in each of your two best undergraduate years of full-time study (one of which may be the current year). Full-time study is defined as five full or equivalent courses (30 credit hours), taken between September and April.
• Each of the two years must contain at least three full-course equivalents (18 credit hours) whose published academic level is at, or above, the year of study.
• Only one full or equivalent pass/fail course (6 credit hours) will be permissible in each of the two years being considered for the GPA.

If you are presenting the 2019-2020 academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as one of your academic years for GPA consideration, all of the following must be met:

• During the 2019-2020 academic year, you must have completed 5 full or equivalent courses (minimum 30 credit hours) taken between September and April of which 3 full-course equivalents (18 credit hours) must have a published academic level at, or above, the year of study.
• The GPA will be calculated on grades from the fall 2019 semester only. Due to the transition of many universities to pass/fail or credit/no credit, grades from the winter 2020 semester and full-year courses from the 2019-20 academic term will not be used in the calculation of GPA in order to ensure a fair assessment for all candidates.
• Only 1.0 equivalent pass/fail course(s) (6 credit hours) will be permissible in the fall 2019 term (September-December). The pass/fail courses(s) must be passed. Discovery Credits (Western students) will be considered within, not in addition to, the 1.0 course pass/fail allowance.

For applicants who have attended other universities on exchange, GPA calculation will be based on the marks achieved at the exchange institution. Official transcripts from the exchange institution must be provided to OMSAS at the time of application. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies outside of Canada or the United States should consult the section titled “Foreign courses/Grades.”

3. MCAT

MCAT minimums are reset each year. Applicants must meet or exceed these thresholds in their most recent writing of the MCAT (which must be no more than five years prior to the application deadline).

Only scores from the MCAT test introduced in April 2015 will be considered. Applicants from designated counties in Southwestern Ontario (Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham-Kent, Elgin and Essex Counties) are afforded some MCAT flexibility wherein the total MCAT score must meet the 50^th percentile and each MCAT component score must also individually meet the 50^th percentile.

All applicants must arrange for verified results of the revised MCAT to be submitted directly to the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS).

Additional Non-Academic Requirements

1. Citizenship

Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.

2. Confidential Assessment Form

Any three persons who, in the opinion of the applicant, will give an informed critical assessment will be acceptable as referees.

3. Autobiographical summary

Applicants will be asked to highlight their top activities that showcase certain skillsets important for being a physician. Verifiers for these activities must be provided. It is the applicant’s responsibility to describe appropriate activities, provide accurate verifiers who can attest to their abilities, and ensure that verifiers are aware that they may or may not be contacted by the Admissions Office to provide support and verification of the skills and/or activities any time up to August 31^st of the year following submission. 

4. Interview

Select applicants will be invited for an interview. Individuals who satisfy the academic requirements as determined by the Admissions Committee each year will have their applications reviewed carefully and will receive consideration for an interview. Interviews are structured, standardized 45-minute interviews with a panel of three: one faculty member/physician, one senior medical student, and one community representative.

Many factors contribute to the final determination of which applicants will be invited for an interview. Achieving the minimum GPA and MCAT scores does not guarantee an invitation to be interviewed.

5. Proficiency in English

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose facility in written and spoken English is judged to be inadequate.

6. Basic Life Support Training

Applicants are required to complete training in standard first aid and a CPR Basic Rescuer course (CPR-C), and provide valid certification before enrolment in the medical program. It is the responsibility of the student to keep this up to date.

7. Statement on Potential Health Risks and Immunization Requirements

Students in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be required to care for persons with infectious diseases (including Hepatitis B and HIV) should they be assigned to them. Students accepted into the medical program will be sent complete documentation regarding health status policies and immunization requirements. Documentation of immunization and tuberculin status will be required.

8. Police Records Check Including Vulnerable Sector Screening

All medical students will interact with vulnerable populations through the course of their academic programs. In recognition of the requirements of clinical agencies to ensure that medical students do not place vulnerable populations at risk, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry requires that all students provide, as a condition of their admission into the MD program, a current Police Records check including a Vulnerable Sector (Position) Screening.

For more detailed information, please see the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Admissions website, or review the Police Check policy for the Undergraduate Medicine program.

Admission and Application Policies

The maximum number of places available in first year is available on the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Admissions website.

Following the final date for application, an applicant may file any supplementary information relevant to the application with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, on or before the last day of May in the year following submission of the application.

Applicants may request a review of the decision of the Medicine Admissions Committee, provided that such a request is based upon new and significant information pertinent to the application. This request must be filed with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, no later than two weeks after the issue of the original decision. The request should contain information not available to the applicant prior to the last Wednesday in May in the year following submission of the application. This request will be passed on to the Appeals Committee whose decision is final.

Health Care Improvement in Southwestern Ontario and Indigenous Communities

As a component of its mandate, Schulich Medicine will give special consideration to applicants who have indicated on their OMSAS application that they are from designated communities in Southwestern Ontario (Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth, Oxford, Middlesex, Lambton, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, and Essex, Counties) and/or from the Indigenous communities.

Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Distributed Education program is a partnership of over 50 communities throughout Southwestern Ontario which provides rural/regional medical education and training experience to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

The clinical clerkship or third year of the medical program is constituted so that all clerks will be expected to spend time outside of London or Windsor in the Distributed Education teaching sites. For those students with a particular interest in community medicine a rural/regional clerkship stream is available. Each year a section of students will complete the majority of the clerkship year in some of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Distributed Education communities. It is important that applicants to the Schulich Medicine MD undergraduate program understand that all students will be mandated to spend at least part of third year away from London or Windsor. There are no exceptions to this policy. By accepting an offer of admission to this program, students are consenting to participate fully in this approach to learning.

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is committed to increasing the number of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit physicians. It has established the Indigenous Admissions Committee to increase the enrollment of Indigenous students in Medicine and to provide Indigenous applicants and students with support and counseling to facilitate their success in medical school. Schulich Medicine has designated seats in each entering class for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. Applicants self-identified as Indigenous and one of Canada's First Peoples who wish to be considered for a designated seat must provide official documents of Indigenous status or proof of ancestral Indigenous origin to OMSAS. Such applicants must also provide at the time of application a personal statement describing experiences within Indigenous communities, and additional letters of support from Indigenous communities or organizations. 

Applicants will be assessed on a balanced portfolio which includes academic achievements, MCAT scores, letters of support, and a personal statement that provides evidence of long-term involvement in the Indigenous community and the impact of these experiences.

Only in exceptional circumstances will Indigenous applicants with a GPA of less than 3.30 or MCAT score below the 50^th percentile be considered for the designated seats. Applicants invited to an interview will be welcomed by an interview panel consisting of an Indigenous physician, Indigenous community member, and senior medical student.

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants and students considering a future career in Medicine are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca or call 519-661-3744 for further information and counseling.

ACCESS Pathway

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry recognizes that some applicants may have faced barriers on their path to applying to medicine, and as part of its commitment to inclusivity and equity, it wishes to mitigate barriers for these applicants, where possible, while ensuring fairness for all applicants.

The ACCESS pathway is for those applicants who have been adversely impacted by circumstances that created a disadvantage. These may include medical, sociocultural, and/or financial barrier(s).

Those who apply through the ACCESS pathway may be considered for MCAT flexibility using the same criteria as set for our Southwestern Ontario stream. The MCAT criteria are re-set annually based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.

In your application, you must:

• Describe why you are applying in this pathway;
• Provide supporting documentation regarding your barrier;
• Provide a written statement on how you have adapted to and/or overcome your barrier and your potential for success in medical school; and
• For applicants with a medical and/or financial barrier, provide all of the documentation outlined below.

Medical barrier

A medical barrier is defined as a disability and/or life-threatening illness affecting an applicant during their university education. Students with medical barriers are encouraged to apply if they have the skills and abilities to successfully meet the essential requirements of a medical degree. As well, students must have the skills and abilities to ensure their own safety and the safety of the patients they interact with and care for during their medical training. These skills and abilities are outlined in the “Essential Skills and Abilities Required for the Study of Medicine” document approved by the Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (COFM).

To be considered for the ACCESS pathway because of a medical barrier, an applicant MUST provide ALL of the following supporting documentation for a reasonable assessment:

1. Official documentation on whether accommodations were provided and the nature of these accommodations for writing the MCAT. (If no accommodations were provided for writing the MCAT, please state this to us.)
2. Official documentation on whether accommodations were provided and the nature of these accommodations for their university learning. (If no accommodations were provided, please state this to us.)

and

3. Official documentation by a licensed professional on how their illness and/or disability impacts/impacted their learning and/or the learning of others (note that although disclosing the name of a diagnosis is not required, the committee will require sufficient information on the impact of the illness and/or disability on your educational experience).

Applicants to Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who have disabilities and wish to discuss requests for accommodations will be advised to contact Accessible Education at ssd@uwo.ca or 519-661-2147.

Financial barrier

We recognize that many students work part-time. However, to be considered as having a financial barrier, an applicant MUST have been working at least 20 hours per week during each academic year (September to April) for at least 2 academic years, where 1 year is engaged in full-time studies at an appropriate course level and load (as outlined in our GPA requirements).

To be considered for the ACCESS pathway because of a financial barrier, an official letter from the employer(s) must be provided clearly outlining the hours and dates employed as they relate to the above definition of financial barrier.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all relevant documentation is provided.

As is customary with all applications, Schulich Medicine reserves the right to verify supporting documentation. Falsification or misrepresentation of information will result in removal of the application from consideration and will preclude them from being considered in any future applications to the University.

This documentation will be reviewed holistically by a Sub-Committee of the Medicine Admissions Committee. There are no fixed seats or quotas. Those who apply through the ACCESS pathway may be considered for MCAT flexibility using the same criteria as set for our Southwestern Ontario stream annually. Applicants through the ACCESS pathway must meet all other Admission requirements as the Southwestern Ontario stream and general stream applicants. Applying through this pathway does not automatically guarantee granting of MCAT flexibility nor guarantee admission.

Black Applicant Pathway (BAP)

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry recognizes that some applicants may have faced barriers on their path to applying to medicine, and as part of its commitment to inclusivity and equity, it wishes to mitigate barriers for these applicants, where possible, while ensuring fairness for all applicants. The BAP was created as a way to nurture a welcoming and inclusive environment for all applicants under-represented within medicine, and therefore is for applicants who self-identify as Black.

To be considered through the BAP, applicants must provide a personal statement as part of the application requirements. This will be a brief statement, less than 500 words, describing their Black experience.

This documentation will be reviewed holistically by a Sub-Committee of the Medicine Admissions Committee. There are no fixed seats or quotas. Those who apply through the BAP may be considered for MCAT flexibility using the same criteria as set for the Southwestern Ontario and ACCESS stream annually. Those who apply through the BAP may be considered for GPA flexibility using the same criteria as set for the Indigenous pathway annually. Applicants through the BAP must meet all other admission requirements as the Southwestern Ontario stream, ACCESS pathway and general stream applicants. Applying through this pathway does not guarantee granting of MCAT and/or GPA flexibility nor guarantee admission.

Interviews for applicants through the BAP will be conducted by panel members who self-identify as Black. If, due to lack of resources available this is not possible, the panel will be comprised of members who identify in other underrepresented, equity deserving groups, preferably with at least one member self-identifying as Black. The panel composition should be representative of current Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry guidelines and given gender considerations.

Medical Military Training Program (MMTP) Pathway

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry recognizes that some applicants may have faced barriers on their path to applying to medicine, and as part of its commitment to inclusivity and equity, it wishes to mitigate barriers for these applicants, where possible, while ensuring fairness for all applicants. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry also recognizes that there is a critical shortage of medically trained personnel who will serve our Canadian Armed Forces.

The Medical Military Training Program (MMTP) pathway is for those applicants who are current active members of the Canadian Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application deadline.

Those who apply through the MMTP pathway may be considered for MCAT flexibility using the same criteria as set for our Southwestern Ontario stream. The MCAT criteria are re-set annually based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.

To be eligible for the MMTP pathway, you must:

• Be an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application deadline
• Consent to have verification of your application with the Canadian Armed Forces
• Be eligible and approved to receive funding of your medical school tuition by the Canadian Armed Forces (If you are not approved for funding by the Canadian Armed Forces, you will be considered within the general stream application process and must meet all general stream admissions requirements).

It is your responsibility to ensure that all relevant documentation is provided.

We reserve the right to verify elements of your application. Falsification or misrepresentation of information will result in removal of the application from consideration and may be considered in any future applications to the University.

There is a maximum of 3 supernumerary seats funded by the Canadian Armed Forces for this pathway. Applicants through the MMTP pathway must meet all other Admission requirements as the Southwestern Ontario stream and general stream applicants. Applying through this pathway does not automatically guarantee granting of MCAT flexibility nor guarantee admission. 

Kuwait Pathway

Western University wishes to promote the development of International connections and training of International students across Faculties, including the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. To address this vision, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has started International discussions with countries where there already are partnerships with the Postgraduate Medical Education program. One such partnership is with Kuwait, and thus, Schulich Medicine will be offering a Kuwait pathway to allow for undergraduate medical training of their qualified students as future physicians through the allocation of supernumerary seats.

To be eligible for the Kuwait pathway, you must:

• Have Kuwait citizenship
• Not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Be eligible and approved to receive funding of your medical school tuition by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau (If you are not approved for funding by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau, you will not be considered for a seat).
• Have completed your undergraduate degree within an accredited North American University, where your transcript will clearly outline course load and course levelling.

It is your responsibility to ensure that all relevant documentation is provided.

We reserve the right to verify elements of your application. Falsification or misrepresentation of information will result in removal of the application from consideration and may be considered in any future applications to the University.

There is a maximum of 3 supernumerary seats funded by the Kuwait Cultural Bureau for this pathway. Applicants through the Kuwait pathway must meet all other Admission requirements as the general stream applicants. Applying through this pathway does not automatically guarantee admission. 

International Applicant Pathway

The International Applicant Pathway for the MD Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a process that provides international learners an opportunity to study medicine at Western University while facilitating cross-cultural learning and fostering global perspectives within MD Program students. Schulich Medicine will be offering undergraduate medical education training to qualified applicants through defined supernumerary seats. There is a maximum number of supernumerary seats open for this Pathway in each academic year. Applicants invited for an interview will have an opportunity to indicate their location of preference. When a location reaches its enrollment limit, successful applicants will be offered admission to the available location. All applicants will be processed by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and will be subject to the same entry criteria. 

To be eligible for the International Applicant Pathway, an applicant must:

• Have valid citizenship in their home country at the time of application (Note: applicants who have dual citizenship between Canada and another country or have achieved status as a permanent resident (landed immigrant) or citizen of Canada at the time of admission will be automatically entered into the Canadian applicant process.)

• Not be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
  
  
• Have completed or be in the final year of study in the equivalent of a four year undergraduate degree or completed two or more years in a graduate degree at a recognized university equivalent to an accredited Canadian program. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate or graduate degree outside Canada or the United States, must have their final transcript submitted to the World Education Services (WES) on a course-by-course basis

Schulich Medicine reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose facility in written and/or spoken English is judged inadequate for medicine studies. The Admissions Office reserves the option to request a candidate demonstrate English language proficiency as:

Applicants are expected to show English language proficiency through pre-existing post-secondary degree studies or successful completion of one of the following assessments:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum overall score and by categories:
  • TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT): 100
    • Speaking: 26
    • Writing: 24
    • Reading: 24
    • Listening: 22

• The Duolingo English Test: Must score a minimum of 120

Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of study in the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate degree or completed two or more years in a graduate degree at a recognized university equivalent to an accredited Canadian program.

There are no prerequisite courses required for this Pathway.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all relevant documentation is provided to OMSAS for Medicine Admissions.

Schulich Medicine reserves the right to verify all elements of your application. Falsification or misrepresentation of information will result in removal of the application from consideration and will preclude the applicant from being considered in any future applications to the MD Program at Western University.

Applicants through the Schulich Medicine International Applicant Pathway must meet all established admission requirements of the Medicine Admissions general stream applicants.

Applying through this Pathway will require applicants to: (1) undergo the standard selection process for Canadian general stream applicants (2) be granted a visa to study medicine in Canada and (3) meet all standards for Admissions in language, education and documentation.

Support is available for students who require assistance with their visa and documentation through offices in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and the University of Windsor.

Combined Programs

1. MD/PhD Program

A maximum of three (3) seats will be set aside each year for applicants to the MD/PhD program.

2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/MD/MSc Program

A maximum of one seat will be set aside each year for applicants to the OMFS/MD/MSc program.

Additional Information for Applicants

1. Co-op Programs and Clinical Placements

All undergraduate degree programs that have a co-op or clinical placement component are dealt with on an individual basis. Questions about how this is considered, should be emailed to admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca.

If applicants are enrolled in an Honours-level co-op degree program, their academic course work will be considered as follows:

The two years considered for GPA purposes will be the best two academic years with a full course load (5.0 courses or equivalent). Please note that an “academic year” in this case will consist of the two semesters which combine to complete one of the mandatory “years” of the program (e.g., a student’s third year may consist of courses taken between September-December and May-September, while the student is registered by their university as being a third-year student. Two semesters belonging to different academic years of study will not be considered.

Applicants registered in co-operative programs should submit a separate letter from their Dean or program director that specifies the schedule of their academic and work terms if this information is not clear from their transcript. This letter should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions & Student Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

2. Graduate Students

Candidates enrolled in a Master’s program at the time of application must complete the requirements of the program. Withdrawal from a Master’s program during that year in order to enroll within Schulich Medicine will not be acceptable.

Graduate students completing thesis-based master’s degrees must have completed all requirements for their graduate degree. Final transcripts showing that all requirements for their graduate degree have been completed (or a letter attesting to the same) must be received by OMSAS no later than June 30th.

Applicants who are enrolled in a course-based master’s at the time of application must have completed all requirements by August 15th. A letter of good standing indicating there are no concerns with meeting all requirements of the course-based master’s degree must be received at OMSAS no later than June 30th.

Western does not take graduate courses into consideration for the GPA; only undergraduate years are used. Applicants who currently are enrolled in a master’s program are encouraged to make inquiries about the MD/PhD program.

3. Repeat Courses

Schulich Medicine does not accept repeat courses. If a course is repeated, the course is not counted in the course load for that year, nor is it factored into the GPA calculation for that year. Therefore, if 5.0 courses or equivalent are taken, but one of them is a repeat course, that year will be considered to have less than a full course load and not suitable for GPA calculations.

4. Summer Courses

Summer courses will not be counted in the overall GPA for interview and admission consideration. Summer courses will not be counted as part of the September to April course load.

5. Disability and Admission to Medicine

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, in accord with the Ontario Human Rights Code and University Policy, is committed to provision of equal access opportunities to all qualified applicants. To fulfill the requirements of the MD degree and to avoid serious risk to the health and safety of patients/clients, students are required to acquire competency in a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities. Individuals with special needs are advised to contact the Admissions Office, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and to carefully review the “Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine (COFM) Policy Document: Essential Skills and Abilities Required for the Study of Medicine”.

6. Transfer Students

Transfer consideration is restricted to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada currently enrolled in a Canadian medical school. Applicants considering transfer must contact the Admissions Office. For detailed information on transfer into the undergraduate Medical program please refer to the Statement on Transfer of Student for Program Studies in UME.

7. Foreign Courses/Grades

Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have completed their undergraduate-level university education outside of Canada may apply to the Schulich MD program.

Applicants who have completed their undergraduate education outside of Canada and the United States must have their foreign transcripts assessed by World Education Services (WES). By doing so, WES will convert foreign academic credentials into their Canadian educational equivalents. A course-by-course evaluation along with an overall GPA is required. WES evaluations must be sent directly to OMSAS by WES and must be received by the application deadline.

WES will forward the transcript to OMSAS along with their report. A second copy does not need to be sent to OMSAS or Western. To contact WES visit their website.

8. Candidates from Accredited Degree-Granting Institutions

Candidates with acceptable standing at accredited degree-granting institutions may be considered for admission provided that the content of studies completed is equivalent in content to the courses offered by Western, and to the requirements of the program to which the student has applied. The University will review other candidates on an individual basis. Admission in all cases is competitive.

Applicants who submit false information will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Western policy.

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Western-Fanshawe Collaborative Nursing Program

Admission Requirements - For Admission, September 2020 and beyond
Enrolment in first year is limited and admission is competitive. The minimum admission average is determined each year and is dependent on the number and quality of applicants, and number of available places in the program. Meeting the minimum requirements listed does not guarantee admission.

Note: All students applying to the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program do so through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, choosing program code 'ENW' for Western and 'ENF' for Fanshawe College. Students are encouraged to apply to both Western and Fanshawe where applicable.

Note: Priority consideration shall be given, all other things being equal, first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents from Ontario, and second to Canadian citizens and permanent residents from other Canadian provinces. Special consideration may be given to a student supported by the Canadian International Development Agency or a similar agency.

1. Prerequisite Requirements:

All applicants must also have completed the following or equivalent Ontario Secondary School courses with a minimum of 65% in each:

• English ENG4U
• Biology SBI4U
• Chemistry SCH4U
• One of:

Functions MCR3U
Functions and Applications MCF3M

Note: If an applicant does not meet the minimum Math requirement in one of the Grade 11 prerequisites, Western will check for a minimum of 65% in one of Advanced Functions MHF4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, or Math of Data Management MDM4U.

Applicants may be required to submit official detailed course syllabus information to determine if courses other than the above are deemed equivalent to the prerequisite requirements.

2. CASPer requirements (for Admission, September 2020 and beyond):
Applicants to the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative Nursing Program will be required to complete CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics), a mandatory online 90-minute computer-based assessment as a component of the admission process. Applicants who do not complete the CASPer test will not be considered for admission. CASPer test results are valid for one admissions cycle. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will therefore be expected to re-take it.

CASPer is an online test designed to evaluate key non-cognitive skills, as well as interpersonal and professional characteristics essential for students to be successful in nursing programs and ultimately, as practicing nurses. Since CASPer assesses non-cognitive and interpersonal characteristics, studying is not required.

3. Academic Requirements:

Applicants Presenting an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Applicants must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and have a minimum of six Grade 12 U and/or M-level courses (excluding co-op courses), including the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 65% in each.

Applicants with High School Standing from other Canadian Provinces
Applicants from other provinces in Canada are eligible to apply for admission on the basis of senior matriculation if their academic records meet, in subject matter and standing obtained, both the requirements of admission to this School and to a recognized university in their own province. This must include the successful completion of (Grade 12 university preparation) courses in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, with a minimum grade of 65% in each.

Applicants Currently Enrolled in a University, or who have Previously Attended University or other Post-Secondary Institutions
Applicants applying to enter the nursing program from Post-Secondary studies are considered on the basis of their high school prerequisite coursework and university, college or other post-secondary standing. Specifically,

• students applying with one year of full-time university study must have achieved a minimum 70% overall average;
• students having completed two or more full-time years of university study must have achieved a minimum 70% average in the final two years (10.0 credits) of study.  If courses are repeated within the last 10.0 credits completed, both attempts are utilized in the admission average.
• students applying from a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) must have achieved a cumulative average of "B" (GPA of 3.0) in a completed program.

All applicants must also have completed the equivalent of the following Ontario secondary school courses with a minimum grade of 65% in each:

• English ENG4U
• Biology SBI4U
• Chemistry SCH4U
• One of:

Functions MCR3U
Functions and Applications MCF3M

Applicants may be required to submit official detailed course syllabus information to determine if courses meet the prerequisite requirements.

Mature Applicants
Applicants will be considered for admission who:

• meet Western's definition of mature applicant, and
• are able to demonstrate academic success within the last four (4) years by achieving a credit equivalent to the following Ontario secondary school courses, according to the general criteria at Western, with a minimum mark of 65% in each:
• English ENG4U
• Biology SBI4U
• Chemistry SCH4U
• One of:

Functions MCR3U
Functions and Applications MCF3M

Indigenous Applicants
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing recognizes that Indigenous Peoples are not represented adequately in the nursing profession and therefore welcomes their applications.

Eligible Indigenous applicants may be admitted to the nursing program from one of two paths:

1. Indigenous applicants who have successfully completed the program's admission requirements, and whose admission average has met the annual program admission average as determined by the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and the University's Admissions Office, will be considered for admission along with all other program applicants.
2. Indigenous applicants who have successfully completed the program's admission requirements, but whose overall average has NOT met the annual program admission average as determined by the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and the University's Admissions Office, will be considered on a discretionary basis to fill four seats (two seats at the UWO site and two seats at the Fanshawe College site) set aside for applicants in this latter category.

Applicants from Degree Nursing Programs
Applicants in this category must have completed the requirements as outlined below to receive admission consideration:

1. Meet admission requirements as stated in this policy;
2. Submit, in writing, the reason for leaving the previous or current program and for applying to a nursing program at The University of Western Ontario.

The applicant must provide written permission to the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing to contact the Dean, Director, Coordinator, or Head of the Nursing program in which the student was previously or is currently registered for release of information about the student's status in the previous or current nursing program (including matters pending) with regard to failures, probation, suspensions, determination of professional unsuitability, disciplinary action, or other related matters.

Applicants are not admitted into upper year studies. All core Nursing courses must be completed at Western University and/or Fanshawe College.

Submission of Applications for Admission
Applications for admission to the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative BScN Program must be submitted by February 15. It is recommended that the application be made early to ensure all required documentation arrive in a timely manner. The enrolment in this program is limited.

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Compressed Time Frame BScN Program (Regular Stream)

Admission Requirements (for Admission, September 2025 and beyond)
Enrolment in this program is limited and meeting the minimum requirements listed does not guarantee admission.

1. Prerequisite Requirements:

All applicants must also have completed the following courses at an accredited University with a minimum grade of 60% in each of physiology, anatomy and statistics (see below):

1. 1.0 course in human physiology, or equivalent.
2. 0.5 course in anatomy.
3. 0.5 course in introductory statistics.

Prerequisite courses must be taken within 10 years of the year seeking admission. 

Applicants may be required to submit official detailed course syllabus information to determine if courses meet the prerequisite requirements.

2. Academic requirements:

To be eligible to apply to the Compressed Time Frame Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program (Regular Stream), applicants:

• Must have completed at least ten (10.0) university-level full-course equivalents with a minimum 75% (3.0 GPA), and
• Have no more than 5.0 courses at the introductory level (equivalent to courses numbered 1000 to 1999 at Western University).

If courses are repeated within the last 10.0 credits completed, both attempts are utilized in the admission average.

Students with university preparation outside of North America must submit documentation from the World Education Services (WES).

Submission of Application for Admission
All applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre. The application deadline is February 15. It is recommended that the application be made early. The enrolment in this program is limited.

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Compressed Time Frame BScN Program (RPN Stream A)

Admission Requirements (for Admission, September 2025 and beyond)

Enrolment in this program is limited and meeting the minimum requirements listed does not guarantee admission.

1. Academic requirements:

• Completion of a Practical Nursing program from an accredited College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario with a minimum GPA of 75%, or 3.5.
• A minimum average of 65% in 5.0 degree-credit courses (equivalent to one full year) at a recognized university. For applicants with more than 5.0 credits, the top 5.0 course grades will be used.
• Applicants must complete the Practical Nursing diploma by the end of May in the year they are applying.

Applicants with university preparation outside of North America must submit a course-by-course evaluation through the World Education Services (WES).

2. Experiential and Registration Requirements:

A) For applicants who completed the Practical Nursing Diploma within five years prior to applying:
• Have RPN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Be entitled to practice with no restrictions

B) For applicants who completed the Practical Nursing Diploma more than five years prior to applying:
• Completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time RPN practice experience (3,640 hours in Canada)
• Applicants must provide a complete Verification of Employment Hours form
• Have RPN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Be entitled to practice with no restrictions

Submission of Application for Admission
All applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre. The application deadline is February 15. It is recommended that the application be made early. The enrolment in this program is limited.

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Compressed Time Frame BScN Program (RPN Stream B)

Admission Requirements (for Admission, September 2025 and beyond)

Enrolment in this program is limited and meeting the minimum requirements listed does not guarantee admission.

1. Academic requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Canadian two-year Practical Nursing Diploma program with a minimum GPA of 75%, or 3.5, and a competitive overall admission average.

2. Experiential and Registration Requirements:

• Completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time RPN practice experience (3,640 hours in Canada)
• Applicants must provide a complete Verification of Employment Hours form
• Have RPN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Be entitled to practice with no restrictions

Submission of Application for Admission
All applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre. The application deadline is January 15. It is recommended that the application be made early. The enrolment in this program is limited.

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Academic Policies

The following applies to all undergraduate Nursing programs offered by the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing. 

Advanced Standing and Transfer of Credit

Decisions regarding advanced standing and transfer of credit are governed by the policy of this University.

1. In exceptional circumstances, a student registered in a BScN program in another university may be able to transfer into a program offered by this University. Permission must be granted by the Admissions Committee, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing.
2. An applicant may request transfer of credit toward a degree at this University for courses taken prior to admission to the BScN program at this University. The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing reserves the right to determine what transfer of credit will be granted.
3. After admission to the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, students intending to take courses at another university are required to obtain a Letter of Permission from Program Office for credit in their BScN program.

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Admission Appeals Procedure

The following admission appeals procedure applies to all undergraduate Nursing programs offered by the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing.

Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final.

Applicants may request a review of the decision by the Admissions Committee, provided that such a request is based upon significant new information, pertinent to the application and not available to the applicant prior to the complete submission of application material. This request must be filed with the Office of the Registrar’s Office no later than 2 two weeks after the issuance of the original decision.

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Western's Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE)

Western's Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE)
Secondary school students who are studying in Ontario at the time of their application may be eligible to enroll tuition-free in 1.0 university course on campus or by distance studies at either the Constituent University or the Affiliated University Colleges, concurrently with their secondary school studies.

Credit for this course will be granted upon successful completion of the course. Registration in a course shall require that the necessary prerequisites at the secondary school level have been attained. Students may not register in a first-year course at the University when an equivalent course in the subject is available to them in the secondary school system.

Admission Requirements
Completion of a minimum of 22 credits. For applicants who have completed at least one Grade 12 U or M credit, achievement of an overall 80% average in subjects taken at the Grade 10, 11 and 12 levels. For those applicants who have not completed any Grade 12 U or M credits, an overall 85% average will be required on subjects undertaken in Grades 10 and 11. Registration in a sufficient number of secondary school subjects to fulfill Western's admission requirements and nomination by the secondary school principal, guidance counsellor or teacher are required also. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission as admission is competitive and limited. Applicants are required to be proficient in both spoken and written English.

Application forms for the WISE program may be obtainled from The Student Success Centre at www.success.uwo.ca/scholars/westerns_initiative_for_scholarly_excellence/index.html 

Applications and all documentation should be submitted to The Student Success Centre no later than June 15 for the fall/winter session.

WISE students who wish to study in an undergraduate degree program at Western after completing the WISE program must submit a formal application for admission through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre.

Tuition Fees Waived for Concurrent or OSSD Students
Tuition fees shall be waived for OSSD students enrolled in one university course.

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Western's School within a University (SWAU)

Western's School Within a University (SWAU)

Western’s SWAU program, inclusive of its Affiliated University Colleges, is open to secondary school students who are studying at one of the secondary schools of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). The aim of the program is to create a pathway to university for capable high-school students who, for a variety of reasons, may not envision studying at a university as a possibility.

Students complete their high school credits in the mornings at Western. The TVDSB will provide a high school teacher who specializes in alternative education to supervise and evaluate the high school component of this program.

Students complete the equivalent of 1.0 pre-selected degree-credit course at the Constituent University and/or its Affiliated University Colleges in either the afternoon or evening. To register in the degree-credit course, the necessary prerequisites at the secondary school level must have been completed successfully. Tuition fees are waived for 1.0 (or equivalent) course. Credit will be granted upon successful completion of the course.

A mentor group consisting of faculty, staff and peers from Western provides support to students to help ensure success.
SWAU students who wish to be considered for admission to an undergraduate degree program at Western subsequent to the SWAU program must submit a formal application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre.

SWAU Admission Requirements
High school students from the TVDSB who have been identified by the TVDSB as academically capable of moving on to university are eligible for this program. Identification of students is the responsibility of a team of experts established by the TVDSB. Admission is based on a combination of the following criteria: an assessment that the student is disengaged and at risk; academic achievement; and intensive interviews to assess potential of success in the program. Nominations must be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Western by the TVDSB no later than June 1 for courses commencing in September. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 secondary school credits and meet Western’s requirements for English language proficiency.

Senate Academic Policies:
Admission - Part-Time Admission for OSSD Students (WISE and SWAU)

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Health Sciences

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Statement on Potential Health Risks/Immunization Requirements
The following statement applies to all students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences will be required to care for persons with infectious diseases (including Hepatitis B and HIV) should they be assigned to them. Students accepted to the Faculty will be sent complete documentation regarding health status policies and immunization requirements where applicable. Documentation of immunization and tuberculin status will be required.

As a result of changes in hospital and clinic protocols introduced in response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), all students enrolled in programs offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences for whom attendance and/or participation in practicums in hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities is mandatory, will be required to be fit-tested for masks and trained in the proper use of such respiratory equipment. Use of such respiratory equipment is mandatory under guidelines approved by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

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Nursing

Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Western and Fanshawe BScN undergraduate students will be required to care for persons with infectious diseases which could include Hepatitis B and HIV.  Students will be notified regarding Nursing’s professional practice placement requirements which will include Standard First Aid, CPR – Health Care Provider (HCP), criminal record check through the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), mask fit testing, Workplace Hazard Materials Information System (WHMIS), Tuberculosis (TB) skin test, annual influenza vaccination, immunization history and/or serology. Students will not be permitted access to any professional practice placements without having completed and submitted the necessary requirements, by the specified deadline, at their own expense. Students must submit their School’s requirements to either Student Health Services (Western) or to ParaMed™ London (Fanshawe) and must be cleared before starting their professional practice placement. In addition to School pre-placement requirements, students may also be required to submit site-specific requirements, as requested, to some of the practice partners.

More information regarding School requirements is available on the Western School of Nursing website (https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/undergrad/bscn/admission.html) and the Fanshawe College website (http://www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement). In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, students will follow the School’s direction regarding attendance to the professional practice setting.

SCHULICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY

Statement on Potential Health Risks/Immunization Requirements
See the Admission Policies for the MD Program and Dentistry for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Statement on Potential Health Risks and Immunization Requirements.

Academic Handbook, Admission, Health Risks

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Western University offers a co-educational Preliminary Year program for students who do not have a basis of admission from their secondary school qualifications, and who have not completed studies at the post-secondary level.

Students enrolled in the Preliminary Year program must have a minimum of 24 credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and have completed the Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC), or equivalent from an educational system outside Ontario. This would be equivalent to Grade 11 completion within the Ontario system. The majority of courses taken at the secondary school level should be at the academic, advanced, university (‘U’ level) or university/college level (‘M’ level). A minimum average of 70% in an academic program orientated toward university studies is required for admission consideration. Prerequisites for Preliminary Year courses are normally the same as for Grade 12 U or M courses. Students outside Ontario are eligible depending on evaluation of their academic records.  Students enroll in 5.0 credit courses in addition to a 1.0 non-credit course.

Students who have partial admission credentials required for admission by Western and/or an Affiliate or who have completed previous post-secondary work that does not constitute a basis of admission to first year university may be considered for Western University’s Preliminary Year Plus program.  Preliminary Year Plus consists of a minimum of 2.0 credit courses numbered 0001-0099 depending on the assessment of prior studies and the first year faculty/program in which the student expresses an interest. Successful completion of Preliminary Year or Preliminary Year Plus programs requires a pass standing in all credit and non-credit courses required as specified at time of admission.  Applicants who successfully complete the Preliminary Year or Preliminary Year Plus program may be considered for admission to a variety of general first year university programs.  Admission to first year programs is competitive and is based on academic performance, and the completion of and performance in required prerequisites.  Admissions decisions are determined by the Admissions or Registrar’s Office at the institutions to which students apply.  Students intending on continuing their studies at Western Main Campus must formally apply for admission through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) for consideration. Students wishing to enroll in undergraduate programs at Western’s Affiliated University Colleges (King’s or Huron) may submit an Intent to Register (ITR) during the ITR period in the winter session or directly to the Registrar’s Office on each of these campuses.

All students enrolled in either the Preliminary Year or Preliminary Year Plus program are required to complete a non-credit course focused on academic and personal preparation for enrollment in university level studies.  Courses taken in the Preliminary Year programs will be part of the student's overall academic record.  Courses numbered 0001-0099 constitute part of the basis of admission to university study and do not carry university credit.  Students are governed by the academic policies related to undergraduate course delivery and may appeal course marks following the usual procedures (see relevant Academic Rights and Responsibilities Section of the Academic Calendar).

 

Senate Academic Policies:
Admissions, Preliminary Year and Preliminary Year Plus at Western University

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In 1994, an Ad Hoc Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Admission and Academic Policy and Procedures reviewed the question of course equivalencies for the transfer of credits and for courses taken on letters of permission.  To that end SCAAPP approved the following recommendations of that Subcommittee:

1. That the current form designating course equivalence for the transfer of credits or for letters of permission be modified to contain a box which would declare whether the designation is to be used as a precedent. If it is, then the admissions office will add it to their data base and will declare the courses to be equivalent until told by the department that it is no longer accurate.
   
   
2. That the course equivalency database initiated by the Office of the Registrar (Admissions) be expanded so that Deans' Offices may have access to updated information and so that individual faculty members and students have viewing capabilities.
    
3. That individual departments forward to the Dean's Office, as they are assessed, equivalencies for courses taken at other institutions.
   
   
4. That the Dean's office update the information for inclusion in the database as information is submitted from individual departments.
   
   
5. That the information on the database may be used to determine equivalencies for letters of permission and for defining advanced standing.
   
   
6. That students still receive Letters of Permission from the appropriate Dean's office.
   
   
7. That a note be included with the data that questions concerning possible course equivalencies which are not found on the data base should be taken to the department.

Academic Handbook, Registration, Prior Learning Assessment

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Professional Upgrading

Professional Upgrading Course of Study
Effective January 1, 1978, individuals may apply for admission to the Professional Upgrading Course of Study. To be eligible for admission, the applicant must:

1. be at least 21 years of age;

2. have significant learning and/or experience in a field related to the credit course or courses to which admission is sought;

3. have the written recommendation of the dean of the faculty offering the course;

4. not be currently registered in a degree program at Western University or elsewhere nor hold a degree. (See Special Student regulations)

Note: Admission to credit courses will be under Senate regulations governing standing without degree credit. Registration may, under those regulations, be granted either as Pass/Fail or as Audit.

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Non-Degree Credit Students

Admission - Non-Degree Credit Students
Applicants who hold at least a three-year degree from an accredited university, the course content of which is not considered equivalent to that of Western University's fifteen-course degree and who wish to take additional courses for credit will be considered as Non-Degree Credit students.

Academic Handbook, Admission, Upgrading and Non-Credit

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Students seeking readmission to Western and its Affiliated University Colleges, following withdrawal for failure to achieve satisfactory academic standing, must submit an application for readmission through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre by the applicable deadline. In addition, a "Reconsideration of Admission Statement", supplied by the Registrar's Office, must be submitted with supporting documentation to the Admissions Office.

The session to which readmission is sought may not begin until one full year (twelve months) from the time of withdrawal, which has been established as the last day of the relevant academic session. Readmission is neither automatic nor guaranteed. Appeals against decisions to deny readmission will be considered only on presentation of additional evidence.

Academic Handbook, Admission, Readmission

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Canadian citizens or permanent residents, resident in Ontario, who are 60 years of age or older or who will reach the age of 60 during the month that their classes commence, may be offered admission to, and register in, Senate-approved courses or programs as an undergraduate student, or as a graduate student in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Admission is subject to the following conditions:

1. applicants must present acceptable proof of age documentation;
2. applicants will be required to complete a formal admission application;
3. applicants may be required to provide additional documentation as identified by the Undergraduate Admission Office or the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies;
4. applicants recognize that if admitted, they will be subject to the Senate regulations governing the applicable program or course(s).

Academic Handbook, Admission, Senior Citizens

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Definitions

Minimum average – determined in Affiliation agreement

Competitive average – reviewed annually by the Provost Office’s and the Office of the Registrar

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General Guidelines

The University of Western Ontario (hereafter referred to as Western) strives to recognize and nourish talent so as to prepare students for their future endeavours.

Western is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and decolonization (EDIAD) and to achieving and supporting a diverse undergraduate community.
Specifically, it is Western’s goal to address the historical disadvantages and under- representation of individuals from equity-deserving groups and to admit and support more Indigenous, Black, students with disability, LGBTQ2S+ undergraduate students and other underrepresented groups. This starts with recruitment of a diverse range of applicants into Western’s undergraduate programs and individuals from all equity deserving groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

Admission to Western requires completion of an appropriate credential and sufficient academic achievement. The Office of the Registrar will maintain appropriate equivalencies across educational systems. The Office of the Registrar reserves the right to review all components of the academic record to evaluate admissibility.

This policy covers direct first-year entry programs (with the exception of the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing). Second entry programs and Nursing admissions are covered under additional policies.

Enrolment may be limited and admission is competitive. The minimum admission average is determined each year and is dependent on the number and quality of applicants, strategic goals of the university, and number of available places in each faculty and/or program. If the application for admission and the supporting documentation provided by the applicant do not appear to suggest a reasonable probability for success in university studies, the applicant will be denied admission.

Advanced standing may be awarded based on the recommendation of the department or Faculty awarding similar content at Western. Generic credits may be awarded by the Office of the Registrar based on an assessment of the awarding institution and applicant transcript.

A Western faculty or staff member who wishes to register in a credit course must complete an application for admission and provide the necessary documentation, as required by the auditors, in order for Western to retain eligibility for claim purposes.
The Dean of the Faculty, or designate, in which the student is applying may authorize the Office of the Registrar to make exceptions to the identified admissions standards and/or authorize higher course loads.

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Dates and Deadlines

Application and confirmation deadlines are determined in conjunction with the Ontario University Application Centre, Faculty priorities and operational considerations. Information related to deadlines will be updated regularly by the Office of the Registrar.

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Offers of Conditional Admission

Offers of conditional admission to suitably qualified applicants may be made. Such offers must include a disclaimer that Western reserves the right to withdraw the offer if the applicant fails to meet the specified conditions.

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English Language Proficiency for Admission

Western reserves the right to require proof of academic English Language Proficiency from any applicant to ensure they have a reasonable expectation of success in the program to which they applied.

All applicants who are asked to provide proof of English language proficiency for undergraduate admission will be required to provide one of the options as per the English Language Proficiency Requirements listed on the Western website.

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Deferred Registration

Students who have received an offer of admission may request permission to defer their offer of admission to a future term. Requests for deferral of admission should be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to commencement of the session for which the offer of admission was given. A deferral fee may apply. Enrolment in post-secondary study during the deferral period may void the deferred offer of admission.

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Admission Fraud

If evidence of falsified information and/or omission is found in the submission of an application for admission, any documentation in support of an application, and/or an appeal for admission or readmission, Western reserves the right to deny admission, withdraw an offer of admission, withdraw an offer of scholarship, cancel a student’s course registration, and/or expel a student. Previous submission of falsified or fraudulent documentation may be considered in future applications made to Western.

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General Admission Requirements to Undergraduate Programs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Students presenting the Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School curriculum must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma including:

     • Six Grade 12 U and/or M level courses (excluding co-op courses)
     • Grade 12 U level English - ENG4U must be one of the six courses
     • Faculty/Program prerequisites as specified by Western
     • An admission average that includes all prerequisite courses as specified by Western

ADMISSION BASED ON COMPLETION OF A CREDENTIAL FROM CANADIAN PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES (OTHER THAN ONTARIO)

Students from other provinces and territories in Canada may be eligible for admission to first-year on the following basis:

1) Grade 12 curriculum completed from a Ministry of Education (or equivalent)
- approved institutions in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan or Yukon.

2) Quebec

        a. Completion of an authorized Grade 12 diploma.
        b. Completion of the Secondary V Quebec high school diploma AND one year of full-time university studies.
        c. Completion of first-year CEGEP (Pre-University) with a minimum of twelve semester credits. Completion of a two-year Diplome d'etude Collegiale (Pre-University) with at least second class standing may be eligible for both admission and advanced standing up to a maximum of five full (or equivalent) courses or first-year of a professional program in certain first-year subjects, at the determination of the Office of the Registrar.

        d. Students graduating from the Three-year Program (Professional) DEC leading to qualification as a technician or technologist at the CEGEP may be considered for admission.

CANADIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates with acceptable standing at accredited degree-granting institutions may be considered for admission and assessed for advanced standing provided that the content of studies completed is equivalent in content to the courses offered by Western, and to the requirements of the program to which the student has applied.

Western will review candidates on an individual basis.

Applicants who have completed studies at a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) are eligible for transfer into a Western program in accordance with standards maintained by the Office of the Registrar.

     • To be eligible to serve as a basis of admission and to award transfer credit, the institution must be a recognized College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT).
     • Accredited/recognized colleges are those that are listed on the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS). If it is not a recognized CAAT, the program or institution must fall into another acceptable basis of admission.

ADMISSION BASED ON EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Western welcomes applicants who meet our minimum admission requirements but may be below our competitive average and faced circumstances which impacted their academic performance. Further information on this pathway is available on Western’s website.

DIVERSE QUALIFICATIONS ADMISSION

Western welcomes applicants who meet our minimum admission requirements but may be below our competitive average and have demonstrated commitment and/or excellence in other endeavours, or students who have succeeded in their studies amidst difficult circumstances.

Diverse Qualifications Admission applicants may include (but are not limited to):
     • Students with refugee backgrounds
     • Students with learning exceptionalities (broadly interpreted)
     • Students who have displayed dedication to learning in the face of socio- economic challenges
     • Students who have experienced systemic barriers, sociocultural adversity or personal hardship
     • Students with significant contributions to their community

Students wishing to apply under the Diverse Qualifications Admission category will be required to submit additional documentation explaining their situation, the impacts on past academic performance, and strategies to succeed at Western.

INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS

Western is committed to increasing Indigenous voices and presence across the university. Accessible undergraduate admission pathways are available for Indigenous applicants. To apply through this pathway, the applicant is required to provide proof of Indigenous Ancestry. Further information on this pathway is available through the Indigenous Student Centre.

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements for admission to Western may be eligible for consideration as mature students when they:

        1. Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application,
        2. Will be at least 21 years of age in the calendar year in which admission is sought,
        3. Do not have an academic basis of admission (applicants having previously attended a university will be reviewed under University Transfer Regulations),
        4. Have not normally been in full-time attendance at an educational institution within the previous four years,
        5. Have achieved at least a "C" (60%) standing in any academic work attempted within the previous four years.

Mature applicants are normally considered for a maximum of 1.5 courses in each of the Fall and Winter terms. Mature applicants can request full-time admission by contacting the Office of the Registrar.

Mature applicants can become full-time students after meeting the progression requirements.

ADMISSION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA

The current listing of minimum admission requirements to undergraduate programs from foreign countries and international curricula is maintained by the Office of the Registrar. For admission requirements of international applicants, please refer to the International High School Requirements on the Western website.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS’ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications other than those listed may be considered on an individual basis by the Office of the Registrar provided they are equivalent to the standing required for admission to the first year level at this University.

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