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COUNSELLING HOURS

This is a very busy time of year. Please be patient and expect a response to emails within 2 - 5 business days. Thank you.

 

Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:30-noon, 1:00-4:00 and Friday 9:30 - noon. 

Please visit our website for further information (https://www.uwo.ca/arts/counselling/)  or you may email arts@uwo.ca

In academic counselling, we can assist with the following: 

  • Academic advice, course selection
  • Course changes, withdrawals, special permissions
  • Progression requirements and mandatory withdrawal
  • Requests for academic accommodation for major illnesses, compassionate issues or other problems that would affect your attendance and performance in courses
  • Requests for special examinations or extensions for term-work
  • Appeal procedures/interpretation of Senate regulations
  • Graduation issues

Support for Students

Mental Health Resources for Undergraduate Students

Gender-based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager – Tamara Will
Tamara Will is the Gender-based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager at Western University. Tamara will provide you support regardless of if you were subjected to gender-based violence on- or off-campus, or before you came to Western.

Learn more: Survivor Support - Health & Wellness - Western University
Connect with Tamara: (519) 661-3568 or support@uwo.ca

St. Joseph’s Health Care Sexual Assault Treatment Program

St. Josephs’ Health Care’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre is available 24/7. Their team of specialized nurses, doctors and social workers provide care to people of any age, gender or sexual identity experiencing sexual assault and/or domestic violence living in Oxford, Elgin, Huron-Perth and Middlesex counties.  There is no cost to the patient/client.

Learn more: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program | St. Joseph's Health Care London
Contact: (519) 646-6100 x64224

Residence Support

Students in residence can also contact their residence don, front desk, and residence life coordinator for assistance with understanding their options and have access to free, confidential services with the residence counselling and student support team. 

Mental Health Support:

Western Health & Wellness provides mental health support to our campus population. Health & Wellness provides professional and confidential services, free of charge, to students needing assistance to meet their personal, social and academic goals. Services include consultation, referral, groups and workshops, as well as brief, change-oriented psychotherapy.

Learn more: Mental Health Support - Health & Wellness - Western University
Book a counselling appointment: (519) 661-3030

If you have questions about Admissions please call 519-661-2100 or email welcome@uwo.ca 

ADD/DROP Dates Winter 2023

January 17th

  • Last day to add a Winter term half course, or a Winter term full course

  • Last day to drop a Winter half/full course and have it removed from your transcript

February 21st

  • Term Activation opens on Student Center

  • Summer course registration begins

March 7th

  • Last day to drop a second-term half course, or a second-term full course without academic penalty

Fees and Refund Schedules for Courses

Fall Winter Course Registration

 

Important Dates:

 

December 8th

  • Fall/Winter Term classes end

December 9th

  • Study Day

December 10th - 22nd

  • December Exam Period

December 22nd

  • Fall Term Ends

 

January 9th

  • Classes Resume

January 16th

  • Deadline to declare a Discovery Credit for a Fall (first-term) course

January 17th

  • Last day to add a Winter term half course, or a Winter term full course

  • Last day to drop a Winter half/full course and have it removed from your transcript

More dates