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Brescia is integrating with WesternBrescia University College, currently one of Western University’s affiliated university colleges, will be integrating with Western as of May 2024. Unique programs at Brescia, Foods & Nutrition and Family Studies & Human Development, will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western once the integration is complete.
Computer Science Direct-Entry ProgramStill within the Faculty of Science, students can now apply directly to Computer Science on the OUAC using the Program Code ECS. Media, Information and Technoculture is now called Media and Communication StudiesThe OUAC program choice for studying in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies is now “MN: Media and Communication Studies” (Program Code: EI). The content of this program remains the same, it is changing in name only. OUAC Application Fee VouchersIf you are a guidance counsellor in Ontario, you can request an OUAC application fee voucher for students in financial need. To apply for a voucher, complete this online form. National Scholarship ProgramWestern’s National Scholarships portal is open and receiving applications from students planning to start their undergraduate studies at Western in September 2024. The National Scholarship Program includes a variety of awards up to $80,000. The scholarships require an application and school nomination by February 14, 2024. Nominate your students as soon as you can so they have time to complete the application by the deadline – multiple nominations per school are possible! Western is hosting the International ACAC Conference in 2024Western University will host the International ACAC annual conference on July 8 – 12, 2024. The International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC) is an organization of almost 4,000 secondary school and university admissions professionals from more than 100 countries, dedicated to guiding students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. To register for the conference, your first step is becoming a member of the International ACAC. Application FAQs Does Western look at Grade 11 marks? We will consider a combination of Grade 11 and 12 courses. Check our website to learn more about how we review applications in Ontario and the rest of Canada. Does Western accept repeated courses?Yes, we will take the higher of two attempts. If you have taken a course more than twice, we may review an average of your attempts. What information do I need to submit? Once you submit your application on OUAC, we’ll need your grades. Then, depending on your program and circumstances, you may also need to submit supplementary forms. We don’t ask for any information about your extracurriculars, unless they are relevant in a supplementary form for your program. You may also choose to tell us about your extracurriculars in the Extraordinary Extracurricular Activities and Contributions to Citizenship Profile, if this has impacted your grades and you may fall marginally below requirements. What if I don’t have prerequisites/required courses for my program until last semester? You’re not alone! We will check to see that you are enrolled in required courses as part of our review and you may receive an offer without a midyear or final grade if you are a competitive applicant. Be sure your OUAC high school grade data (Ontario) or Self-Reported Grades Form (elsewhere in Canada) is accurate and complete. Will Western accept additional courses at a private school/online school? Yes! It’s important to make sure the school you choose is approved and accredited by the Ministry of Education. We may monitor your results for consistency with your home high school results and ask you to provide more information if we have questions. We want you to be well prepared for success at Western and beyond! In Ontario, you need to make sure your home school knows about these courses and reports them to OUAC. In the rest of Canada, you report these courses on your Self-Reported Grades Form. When will I hear back after applying? For Ontario high school students, we will make offer rounds from December to May, usually after high school grades are made available to the OUAC. If you haven’t received an offer, we’ll continue to review your application in each round until May. After this, we’ll provide you with a decision. It’s important to remember that you’re still being considered in each round, even if you haven’t had an offer. So, don’t worry if you don’t hear right away and be sure to check we have all your updated marks. For the rest of Canada, you can expect to wait an average of 4-6 weeks before you hear back from us. We make decisions on a rolling basis. This means decisions are released each week as we work down the queue of complete applications. Where can I find help applying? Watch our how to apply videos or check out our online application guide. Any more questions? Email [email protected]. The Western Recruitment Team
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Ms. GavelinWelcome to the world of scholarships and post secondary planning! I have been working with Valleyview students since 2005 as a Counsellor and their Scholarship liaison. I won't be able to tell you exactly what to apply for but I can give you direction on your journey through this part of high school. Archives
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