Student Information

 

Equity and Human Rights Services (EHRS) is available to provide Western’ s undergraduate and graduate students with information on the University’s discrimination and harassment policies and/or other human rights related issues. We are here to help make Western an equitable, safe and supportive environment for all members of our campus community. Our service is confidential except in specific circumstances.

If you are a student at Western you may find the information below useful.

Policies

Discrimination and Harassment

As a student at Western, you are subject to Western’s Non-Discrimination/ Harassment Policy (M.A.P.P. 1.35) & Non-Discrimination/Harassment Policy – Administrative Procedures (M.A.P.P. 1.35). For general information, please see the Discrimination and Harassment section of our website.

Duty to Accommodate

Western has created the Duty to Accommodate Guidelines to assist with accommodating the needs of its community members protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Some examples of needs that must be accommodated result from factors related to disability, sex, age, family status, ethnic or national origin, and religious beliefs. For general information on the duty to accommodate, please see the Duty to Accommodate section of our website.

Code of Student Conduct

The Code of Student Conduct defines the general standard of conduct expected of students and provides examples of conduct that may be subject to disciplinary action by the University. It also sets out disciplinary procedures and cites examples of sanctions that may be imposed. Please see the Code of Student Conduct for more information.

Resources

Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

The guidelines for academic accommodations for students with disabilities are published each academic year in Western's Academic Calendar. These guidelines summarize the process of requesting, granting, and making arrangements for academic accommodation and detail the responsibilities of those involved in the process.

Multicultural Calendar

This unique and informative Multicultural Calendar provides detailed information on multifaith, multicultural and diversity related holidays and observances. To access the online calendar you will need your Western User ID and password. For guidance on accommodation in the workplace and academic environments at Western, please review our Supplementary Guide to the Multicultural Calendar: Religious Accommodation on Campus.