International Exchange Program - DOC

							                                                                              International Exchange Program



                                    International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
                 Western Student Services Building 2nd Floor, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7


                                                 Name: Rebecca Denby (Incoming)                Name: Bibiana Alcala Valencia
Contact Information
                                                 Tel: +1 (519) 661-2111 ext.81156              (outgoing)
International Exchange Advisers:                 Fax: +1 (519) 661-3949                        Tel:+1 (519) 661-2111 ext.85196
                                                 Email: rdenby@uwo.ca                          Fax: +1 (519) 661-3949
                                                                                               Email: balcalav@uwo.ca

Generic E:mail
                                                 exchange@uwo.ca


Academic Calendar                                 st
                                                 1 Semester/Term: First week of September
                                                  nd
                                                 2 Semester/Term: First week of January

Academic Calendar Link                           http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2009/pg9.html

Website for Exchange Information                 http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchange/index.html?exchange_main

Exchange Application                             Undergraduates:
                                                 https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/exchange/incoming/undergrad.cfm
                                                 Graduates:
                                                 https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/exchange/incoming/grad.cfm

                                                  st
Application Deadlines                            1 Semester/Term: April 1st
                                                  nd
                                                 2 Semester/Term: October 1st


Course Information
                                                 www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca

Language of Instruction
                                                 English
                                                 3.5-5.0 credits per year, 2.0-2.5 per term
Minimum/maximum course load
                                                 Half course (Sept.-Dec./Jan.-Apr.) = 0.5 credits
                                                 Full course (Sept.-Apr.) = 1.0 credits
                                                 Professional programs such as Law, Medicine, Aviation, Dentistry, Business (Ivey),
Restricted Programs/Courses
                                                 Education and professional programs in the Faculty of Health Science.
                                                 All exchanges students should order a transcript before returning to their home
Transcripts
                                                 country. http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/InfoServices/Transcripts.cfm

Accommodation:                                   http://www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing/index.htm
                                                 A housing offer is sent via e-mail after the admission package is sent.
University Accommodation                         Students also have the option of finding accommodations off-campus.
                                                 For off-campus housing, please visit:

                                    International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
          Room # ___ Western Student Support Services Building, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
                    Phone: (519) 661-2111 ext. 85196 Fax: (519) 661-3949 ext.3949 www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange
                                                                            International Exchange Program



                                                http://www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampus/index.htm

Residence Move-in Date:                                                                                nd
                                                The first week of September. (First week of January 2 Semester/Term students)
                                                $9000 – $10,600 CDN for 8 months (including food)
Cost of On-campus Accommodation
                                                For break-down of costs please see:
                                                http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/rates.cfm

Campus Accommodation Payment                    First instalment is due: August 14
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Withdrawal Policy:                              $600 withdraw fee may be charged.

City of London, Ontario Website
                                                http://www.londontourism.ca/
                                                Exchange students are required to obtain UHIP:
Medical Insurance:
                                                $63.00 CDN per month. (2009 rates)
                                                Students need to contact the Canadian Embassy in their country for details on
Visa Requirements:
                                                VISA requirements.
                                                For details: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

Scholarship/financial aid available to          None.
exchange students?

                                                There are many banks on and around campus. It is recommended that student
Banking Information
                                                open a bank account while studying however it is not mandatory.

Estimated Expenses CDN

Food / meals                                    $400 (monthly)

Local transportation                            $115 (per year)

Academic expenses (books, stationery)           $500 – $1000 (per year)

Personal Expenses                               $250 (monthly)

Other administrative fees                       $25 – Student Card

Additional Student Resources:
University Student’s Council                    Provides many services to students (i.e. Orientation Week, Clubs / Social Events)
                                                Website: www.usc.uwo.ca
Student Development Services                    Offers a variety of academic and non-academic related services (i.e. essay
                                                workshops, counselling, etc.)
                                                Website: http://www.sdc.uwo.ca




                                     International Exchange Program, Student Development Centre
           Room # ___ Western Student Support Services Building, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, N6A 3K7
                     Phone: (519) 661-2111 ext. 85196 Fax: (519) 661-3949 ext.3949 www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange