WESTERN-FANSHAWE COLLABORATIVE NURSING PROGRAM

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

WESTERN-FANSHAWE COLLABORATIVE NURSING PROGRAM

Admission Requirements

Possession of published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Current OSSD applicants should request application forms from their Secondary School. All other applicants contact the Registrar's Office.

Note: The application procedure for the Western-Fanshawe streams is separate. Therefore, applicants wishing to enroll in the Western stream must apply to the University of Western Ontario and those wishing to enroll in the Fanshawe stream must apply to Fanshawe College.

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.

Applicants Presenting the OSSD

Applicants must have a minimum of six OAC's, including OAC1 English, and meet Western's general admission requirements. At least 60% in each of OAC Chemistry and Biology, and OSSD Grade 12 Mathematics at the Advanced level is required. OAC Calculus and OAC Algebra and Geometry are recommended.

Western Stream applicants must meet the University's overall average established by the Senate of the University. Because of high demand, the admission average to Nursing has traditionally been higher than this average.

Fanshawe Stream applicants must have a minimum overall average of 70%.

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 admission requirements of this School and the admission requirements of a recognized university in their own province.

Applicants Currently Enrolled in a University, or who have Previously Attended University or other Post-Secondary Institutions

Applicants in this category applying to transfer into or enter the nursing program are considered on the basis of their OSSD average and their university or other post- secondary standing. Decisions regarding advanced standing and transfer of credit will be governed by the policy of the University.

Mature Applicants

Applicants who meet Western's definition of mature applicant and who have the requirements of OAC Chemistry and Biology (or their equivalents) with a standing of at least 60% in each will be considered for admission. OSSGD Grade 12 Mathematics or OSSD Grade 12 Mathematics at the Advanced Level is also required.

Submission of Applications for Admission

Current OSSD applicants should request application forms from their secndary school. All other applicants should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Applications for admission to the Basic Nursing Program must be submitted by February 15. Because of the large number of applicants, it is recommended that application be made early. The enrolment in this program is limited.

Admissions Appeals Procedure

Following the final date for application, applicants may file any supplementary information relevant to their application with the Registrar's Office.

Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final.

Applicants may request a review of the decision of 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 May 1. This request must be filed with the Dean's Office not later than 2 weeks after the issuance of the original decision.