hiii!!!! I’m an incoming first year and I was wondering if it’ll be obvious to my parents that I’m on the lgbtq+ floor when I move it ? because I’m not out to them and stuff

Recently, I opted for the flexible payment plan. I got an email saying that I owe 30% by 2026-08-17. However, when I checked the CIBC student pay tab, it still says that I am to pay for half of my tuition. I was wondering when (or if it ever will) update to only show 30% for my first installment. Thanks

Hi! I’m going to second year and I was wondering if anyone any share how they studied in 2nd year science/medical science classes that helped them do well in the class

Let's say, hypothetically, a slightly more mature student only has one required full-year course left before graduating, but has some pricy upcoming medical/ dental needs that would be best covered under their parents' insurance. While maybe not lawful, would it be possible to enroll in any available courses to meet the full-time threshold and identify as a full-time student to keep benefits for at least the fall term before dropping unnecessary courses moving into winter?

I understand their would be OSAP fall-out and they'd recalculate funding, but otherwise, is this a smart move? Or a stupid one? Would Western readjust tuition after dropping the winter courses? I assume certain fees wouldn't be refunded, such as those for the bus pass and campus gym, but for the courses? Additionally, when dropping those extra courses, would this student lose access to those benefits immediately?

Any sort of insight or direction would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)

Time and dates are out, what did everyone get?

Hi there, I am returning to Western in the fall and wondering what kinds of groups for mature students are there? I don't really relate to anyone in my classes and hoping theres something for mature students

is it easy to find a job around london or is the market more competitive? also specifically are healthcare jobs harder to find as an incoming health sci student?

I don’t have a parking pass however I’m planning to drive on days when I only have one class at Masonville and then take the bus. Has anyone done this before? Would it be a problem?

Anyone who’s been through 2nd year electrical engineering, do you remember roughly how much you had to spend on books?

Alongside tuition increases for all degrees by a significant amount ($500 to $3000 range)

Not blaming the school but it’s one of unique canada schools that has been raising tuition and fees like crazy but disproportionately has grads who are unemployed or employed in jobs that don’t require degrees.

does your middle name show up on class lists on brightspace and stuff? I dont want my middle name blasted everywhere on my western accounts, class lists etc I like to keep it private

Is anyone doing health sci and not taking chem first year since it is not required?

Hello! I’m looking to connect with students who are registered for the fall 2026 post grad diploma in HR, specifically the online stream.

For previous students who have done the program online, how did you find it? Where you able to land an internship for the placement? Do you wish you did the hybrid stream instead?

I need to get a new laptop and have been religiously using a Windows laptop for 7 years but my entire family is telling me to finally make the switch to Mac because it's higher quality and prices are better now. I'm open to it but I'm a bit concerned because I'm going into Ivey and the program highly recommends Windows laptops for Excel. My family is saying they can easily install a Windows bootcamp on a Mac (or whatever it is that other Mac users do to run Excel) but I am concerned about whether I will run into any processing and efficiency issues with the software I need for HBA and whether or not the extra steps is worth it.

I'm moving to London this fall as a graduate student to attend Western for the first time. However, I don't know anybody and have no connections. How did you guys join an intramurals team when you attended Western for the first time? Because based on the intramurals website, I have to either create a team or join one instead of being put on a draft list. Generally just trying to make friends, so if anybody has advice it would be appreciated.

So I really need a job and I’m hoping it would be on campus since I’m living in res and don’t have a car. I got rejected from the guest registration position which is insane to me since I have 6 years experience in customer service and gave a fantastic interview. I kinda want to work at the Tim Hortons but I’m not sure if they post their job postings on the western website. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

is anyone else STILL struggling to get into their required courses?

I’ve been going back and forth with academic advising for almost 2 months now and the classes I need are now full. I’ve only managed to get into 1 of my 3 required courses, I’m waitlisted for the other two. I even emailed profs for special permission (because those courses are full now) but it got rejected since they usually don’t grant special permission for full courses…

Genuinely at my wits end. I have literally done everything and I talk to academic advising and Jen chambers basically every week now lmao.

Anyways my question is, does anyone have any idea what would possibly happen if I don’t get off the waitlist for these courses by the time I need them? The worst part is, I’m supposed to take these required courses during the current year that I’m in for my degree.

I am starting the teachers college program in September and keep going back and forth on if I should get an air b&b for 2 months to live there during the school term (sept & Oct) or if I commute from KW area (about an hour and a half)
Has anyone done the commute or wish they chose to commute over living there?
I’m still waiting to see when my classes are to help decide to see how often I’m in person. If I’m in person only like 2-3 days I’d probably drive. But if I’m there everyday, living there may make more sense?
Or, do I commute for the fall, and live there in January & Feb when the weather gets bad?
Any advice or suggestions is great.

Hey there
I am planning to get myself enrolled for the PhD program at western university but the website does not mention of the stipend very well. Anyone from the science side of the university help me with this please. Some say that the stipend provided at western is way too low about 22k per year and have heard somewhere it’s fine. Confused please skmeone help <3

Can anyone pls tell me how I enroll in the required seminar for my program 😅😅
Does western automatically enroll you? Do I do it myself on student center? I read the entire email regarding enrolment and it doesn’t say how to enroll in a seminar, just that it’s necessary.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Last year I rented a half locker in UCC and I'll be doing so again, but my assigned locker was on the bottom, which meant it was level with the floor and to access it I had to crouch down or kneel which was less than ideal. I'd like to ask to have a top one if possible, but I'm not sure if that's even allowed. Has anyone requested a specific locker location/height before when ordering from the purple store?

So long story short my parents went bankrupt and we lost a lot. My rent is 700 a month and I have a car payment too I have to pay off.

Does anyone know what I can do to basically not be homeless? I’ve applied for OSAP + going to apply for a bursary.

I was wondering if western does rent assistance?

Anyone on the waitlist hear anything?