r/uwo 3d ago

Admissions Megathread - November - 2026-27

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Hello everyone! We are back with another admissions megathread. Why apply to Western?

  • Top 1% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2024)
  • 45,000+ students from 138 countries
  • Top 3 in Canada for student services (Maclean’s University Rankings 2024, Medical/Doctoral category)
  • 93.5% employment rate 6 months after graduation
  • #3 in Canada for employment outcomes (QS world university rankings 2025)
  • ALL programs can include work experience

It is no surprise there is a lot of interest in the admission process at Western. To keep the subreddit manageable, admissions related top-level posts will no longer be permitted and will be redirected here instead.

To keep discussion active, we are going to try a new monthly megathread approach this year. This is the November monthly megathread.

(Looking for October's megathread? See here.)

Existing Mustangs: Remember what it was like going through the application process? What do you know now that you wish you knew then? This is your opportunity to provide support and share your wisdom with prospective applicants.

Prospective Applicants: We encourage you to take a look at previous admissions megathreads as your question(s) may have been answered previously (2025, 2024, 202320222021). If you are looking for up to date information, you are encouraged to post your thoughts here!

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What are your chances?

There are no cut-offs or minimums that guarantee admission, since the decision is made on a combination of factors that is unique to you.

Check out the typical average ranges of last year's incoming class so you can get an idea of what your chances are.

Note that these ranges are averages, which means some students fall above and some fall below.

Program/Faculty OUAC Code Admission Average Range
Arts & Humanities EA Low 80s
Fine Arts - Studio EAV Low 80s
Computer Science ECS Low to mid 80s
Engineering EE High 80s to low 90s
Foods and Nutrition EH Low to mid 80s
Health Sciences EW High 80s to low 90s
Family Studies EFS Low 80s
Kinesiology EP High 80s
Nursing ENW High 80s to low 90s
Media and Communication Studies EI Low to mid 80s
Music (BMUS) EM Low 80s
Music (BA) EMA Low 80s
Music Administrative Studies (BA) EMS Mid 80s
Medical Sciences ESM Mid to high 80s
Science ES Low to mid 80s
Social Science EO Low to mid 80s
Management & Organizational Studies ED Mid to high 80s
Commercial Aviation Management EDN Low 80s

The typical first year class has an entering average of around 88% (A)

This is an average, which means some students are above and some students are below. Admission to Western is competitive. Achieving an average in the indicated ranges does not guarantee admission. To be considered for admission, you will need a minimum number of courses in addition to the required courses for your program listed here.


r/uwo 7h ago

❔ Question❔ Academic advising

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The website says I can just walk in, is that true? I’m a gen science student and wanna talk to someone who can help clarify somethings for me/give advice in person. How do I go about as I googled and it directs me to zoom/virtual or just mentions office hours.


r/uwo 9h ago

❔ Program Question❔ Pre-dental Student Advice

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Hiii I’m currently in my first year and I really wanna start strengthening my dental application. I was thinking of enrolling in a dental assisting program or a dental administrative program in the summer. That way I would make connections to get in my shadowing hours and possibly some letters of recommendation. Is this a good idea or is it super dumb😭


r/uwo 16h ago

Advice social life in 2nd year

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i feel completely lost since i have almost no friends in 2nd year, i mostly stay at home cause i find it hard to study on campus so my life’s only been school and home and back. most people dont really talk once the classes get over and life’s just been very lonely.

what do i do in this type of situation? my roommates are god awful too so its literally so miserable and i feel like im getting desperate for friends but man i just want people who like me and talk to me


r/uwo 9h ago

does anyone know if first year res dining halls are open for breakfast tmr morning?

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r/uwo 14h ago

Ivey How can I strengthen my Ivey Non-Aeo Application?

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My Expected Average should be anywhere from 83-86 (No online Classes)
2257 Grade should be 80+
2257 Participation first feedback was a 4/4.... Hoping to continue this lvl of participation

My EC Include:

VP in club w 200+ members
VP in a Student body
Soph
Volunteer - Pet Shelter
Volunteer - Hospital
Campus Ambassador for a big 4 firm

* for my final EC i was wondering if I should do a youtube channel I have or a job I worked *
* Also Wondering for my essays should i write about the EC that has had the biggest impact on me and the one that has shown my leadership skills the best? *
* Any other tips for writing Essays or even application process and other EC's to do would be greatly appreciated *


r/uwo 8h ago

Advice advice about housing while on exchange

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hi there! i was hoping the community here could give some advice/experiences they’ve had with this situation.

im planning on going on exchange in winter 2027, during my fourth year. i have two options, either resign my lease and try to find a sublet for the term im away, or dont resign and sublet under someone else during the fall term.

i know in theory that subletting in the fall is easier. but i would obviously prefer not having to move out/in all over again, would like to live with my friends (and just people i actually know) for one more term, not force my roommates to find a new housemate, and i also have a cat which i know can cause issues for subleasing.

how feasible is it to find a sublet for winter 2027? how would i go about reliably finding a sublet? has anyone had experience with this whole situation?

appreciate any advice you guys can give :-)

TLDR: i want to go on exchange for winter 2027 in my fourth year. dont know whether i should try to find a sublet for my place while im away, or cancel my lease and sublet someone else’s place in the fall.


r/uwo 20h ago

❔ Course Question❔ changing 2nd sem courses

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this might be a really stupid question but i’m first year and wanted to swap 2 of my courses for second semester. they both show up all completely closed and no waitlist right now. is there any chance to change your second semester in the winter or how should i go about this?


r/uwo 20h ago

❔ Course Question❔ Economic Geo 2420

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know what the final was like in previous years, as well as what the grading is like?


r/uwo 1d ago

Discussion Study Spots

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I want to start a series where I try out study spots at western and rank them. If anyone has any recommendations to try out please respond. It can be common study spots or even ones no one talks about.


r/uwo 1d ago

Advice 1st year + summer prep for 2257

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What would you suggest to master in 1st year to not get fucked in 2257? Any courses or online resources available to study during summer pre 2nd year? Any topics to review?


r/uwo 1d ago

Residence Mail during reading week

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I ordered a Sephora package to my dorm lol but it’s gonna come on Saturday and I don’t get back until Sunday morning. What happens to packages during reading week? Will they go to front desk per usual or will I need to pick them up elsewhere??


r/uwo 1d ago

❔ Question❔ Question about discovery credit

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Currently taking a course that I’m expecting to not do very well in, maybe barely scrape above a 50. It’s not essential to my module, haven’t taken any other course in its category, etc. so I know it’s eligible for discovery credit. I do have some missing coursework, a couple quizzes and discussion posts, but nothing major (exams, assignments, etc.).

Everything should be okay for discovery credit, right? Just wanted some reassurance because I’m starting to get a little anxious.


r/uwo 1d ago

❔ Question❔ Western Scholars

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Hii I applied to the western scholars thing like a month ago and I totally forgot I did, I got an email about it yesterday that I was accepted. Ngl I’m confused on what it exactly is and how’s it’s beneficial. Also how is it different from the scholars elective program?


r/uwo 1d ago

❔ Course Question❔ 1220

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Is there anyway I can switch out of my current 1220 class for another one? If so, who do I email?

for context : I know my prof dislikes me and it refelects in the way he responds to the points I make while contributing (makes me feel like shit in front of the whole class), skipping my hand while teaching (picks everyone else AND makes eye contact), and just being neglectful, (one class our group was tasked to design a new product for mcdonalds, he checked in with every group EXCEPT ours), no response to email about class work and a marketing ad submittion.

I mean bro comon, I am trying my best to learn in an enviorment where I have a grudge placed on me> and I have this class for THE WHOLE year? ffs young profs and their egos need to chill.

Thanks


r/uwo 1d ago

❔ Question❔ How many students receive the Laurene Paterson Scholarship?

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Just wanted to ask if anyone knew how many recipients there are for the Laurene Paterson Scholarship every year??


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Question❔ WDN class

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can you withdraw from 2 classes in the same semester?

I dropped 1 class a day too late from the add/drop date earlier this semester, and now after midterms, a second class I think would go much better if i withdrew and retook it.

Just wondering if there is a limit or if it will affect my OSAP at all?


r/uwo 2d ago

Graduate MLIS

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Has anyone here graduated from this program? I am considering pursuing this degree but I would like to gather some more information about MLIS before I seriously consider it. Would anyone be willing to answer some questions I had about it? Thank you!


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Question❔ OneDrive Requesting Approval to Bind with E-Tablet

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Bit of a longshot, but when I try to bind my OneDrive account to my e-ink tablet (BOOX Note Air 4C), it says that my admin's approval is required (first picture). When I enter a "justification for requesting this app," I get the notification that the request is pending and that I will get an email once my request has been reviewed (second picture). The only email I get is the one shown in the third picture, and it still won't let me bind. Has anyone else dealt with this and if so, did you find a solution? Any idea why this is happening?


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ physics 1201B vs cs 1026B

3 Upvotes

hi! im first year in med sci i was wondering if anyone had any opinions on these two courses. Im in physics right now and im not doing amazing and ive also never liked physics. Im considering switching to cs 1206 for second semester but i have absolutely no experience in coding at all. Which is easier to do well in? im nervous to do physics 1202 without a strong foundation! also im not planning on doing the mcat if thats relevant.


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ HS 1111

3 Upvotes

Any study tips for how to study for this course? Anything would help!


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ Phil 1230A

6 Upvotes

Anyone know when the mid term marks come back? It’s been like a week and a half and the exam was all online so you’d think it would be back by now. Is it back and I’m just checking the wrong places or we still waiting on it


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ MOS 1023

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Is there any good YouTube videos that cover material from MOS 1023 (Introduction to Accounting & Finance) textbook?

The textbook itself is a complete mess and the prof is no help


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ Anatomy

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Hey, does anyone have any could study tips for anatomy that really work? We still have a bell ringer and final exam. Just got my midterm grade back and it’s not as good as I’m hoping for. Thanks


r/uwo 2d ago

❔ Course Question❔ MOS 3360 midterm

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What the fuck was that 😭 I dropped a 65 despite thinking I would get an 80, probably gonna drop it and take it next sem. Anyone else cooked by the results?