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Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, module combinations other than those outlined in the “Approved Module Combinations for degrees” have not been approved and, consequently, may not be taken.
Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.
  • Category A - Social Science, FIMS, Business, Digital Communication, Foods and Nutrition, Human Ecology, Law, Music, Social Work, Thanatology
  • Category B - Arts and Humanities, Languages
  • Category C - Science, Engineering, Medical Science

For a complete list of each category, see the Current Western Academic Calendar.

5.0 courses including one from either category B or C.

See the Current Western Academic Calendar for First Year program requirements.

You can take senior courses only if you are replacing the first year course at the same time.
Yes, both marks are on your record but only the second mark counts.
The maximum number of first year courses is 7.0.

Complete first year (5.0 courses); B average in required courses; no mark less than 60%.

For more information, please see the section titled "The Honours Bachelor Degree" on the Current Western Academic Calendar.

Click here for our complete list of modules.

Courses that end in E or F/G are designated essay courses that have to be taken at Western. Students are encouraged to take an essay course in first year. 

Essay courses are structured so that students must exhibit some minimal level of competence in essay writing and the appropriate level of knowledge of the content of the course in order to pass.

For more information, please see the section titled "Essay Courses (Undergraduate Degrees) on the Current Western Academic Calendar.

No more than 2.0 in your first year. For a 3 year degree, no more than 9.0; for a 4 year degree, no more than 14.0 (with the exception of Psychology).

For more information, see the Current Western Academic Calendar.

5.0 courses per term.

For more information, see the Current Western Academic Calendar.

Students may not take more than 2.5 credits via Distance Studies during the spring/summer session and 3.0 credits during the fall/winter session.  Students who wish to take more courses by distance must contact the Academic Counselling Office to request special permission.
Full-time students who have completed 4.0 courses with an 80% average are on the Dean's Honor List. Full-time students with an 80% average on 5.0 courses may be considered for scholarships.

Students may take a maximum of 1.0 course per session at an Affiliate as follows:

  1. If the course is not offered on campus, no special permission is required, unless indicated in the Course Notes in the Undergraduate Timetable:

    • "Main campus students require home faculty permission” indicates that you must receive special permission from the Arts & Humanities Academic Counselling Office before being allowed to enroll in the Affiliate course.

    • "Restricted to students registered at an affiliated college” indicates that this course is being reserved for affiliate students. You will require permission first from the Affiliate, and secondly from the Arts & Humanities Academic Counselling Office.
For more information, see the section titled "Marks/Grades; Definitions of Grades; Grading Scales for Undergraduate Students" on the Current Western Academic Calendar.
All grades below 50% are considered failed grades.  To remain in goodstanding at Western you need a 55% average in first year and 60% in second year. You need higher marks for some programs. 
The Summer Calendar will be available in University College, room 2230 and online in February. You can also visit Student Central to grab a copy.