Office of the Vice Provost Academic Programs

School Within A University (SWAU) - Application
Students need to have the following information to be eligible
Students in Grade 12 or 12+ (ages 17-20):
  • Experienced exceptional changes or challenges which might affect their post-secondary pathway and/or requiring a mature learning environment
  • Should have ENG3U or a senior level U/M course in English or Social Science
  • preference will be given to students who have completed one or more Grade 12 U or M level credits
Personal Information
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Academic Information
Grades

In order for a student to complete their online application for SWAU they must have their high school Credit Counselling Summary uploaded to our online system by their high school official. Please ensure the "School Official Contact Information" has been entered correctly, as an email will be sent to the official with further instructions.

School Official Contact Information
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Application Questions
Course Selection
Please select which face-to-face taught course(s) you would be interested in taking in Quadmester 1. Students have to take at least 1 and are limited to 2 per quadmester.
Please select at most 2 options.
Please select which face-to-face taught course(s) you would be interested in taking in Quadmester 2. Students have to take at least 1 and are limited to 2 per quadmester.
Please select at most 2 options.
Please select which face-to-face taught course(s) you would be interested in taking in Quadmester 3. Students have to take at least 1 and are limited to 2 per quadmester.
Please select at most 2 options.
Please select which face-to-face taught course(s) you would be interested in taking in Quadmester 4. Students have to take at least 1 and are limited to 2 per quadmester.
Please select at most 2 options.
What future degree are you interested in taking?
Please Note: some selections may not be available in the upcoming academic year.
First Choice:
Second Choice:
Third Choice:
Interviews and Orientation Sessions
By clicking on the "I Agree" button, I hereby certify that all statements are correct and complete. I understand that I may be required to provide documentation to the University to substantiate my claim and I authorize the University to verify any information provided. I understand that any misrepresentation of this information may result in the cancellation of my application, admission or registration status at the University.
Notice of Collection: The personal information provided on this form and any other correspondence relating to staff or student involvement in Board programs is collected by the Thames Valley District School Board under the authority of the Education Act and Regulations (R.S.O. 1990 c.E.2) as amended. The information will be used to register the student in a school as well as for any consistent purpose, and to share information with employees to carry out their job duties. In addition, the information may be used for matters of health and safety, or discipline and as required to be disclosed in compelling circumstances for law enforcement matters or in accordance with any other Act. For questions about this collection, contact the Board's Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5L1, Telephone 519-452-2000, Ext. 20218.

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the University of Western Ontario Act, 1982. The information is collected for the purpose of processing process your application, determining your eligibility for the Western Student Experience Support Fund, and reporting to donors, government entities, and faculties, departments and/or schools within the University. For further information about this collection, please contact the Director of Administration, Student Experience, The University of Western Ontario, London ON, N6A 3K7; Phone 519-661-2111 ext. 84882.

This program will be subject to ongoing review and revision to reflect Western University's Student Experience strategy and available resources.

Last revised: April 9th 2025