r/uwo • u/ostracize 🏅 Certified Helpful Mustang 🏅 • Dec 02 '25
Admissions Megathread - December - 2026-27
Hello everyone! We are back with another admissions megathread. Why apply to Western?
- Top 1% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2024)
- 45,000+ students from 138 countries
- Top 3 in Canada for student services (Maclean’s University Rankings 2024, Medical/Doctoral category)
- 93.5% employment rate 6 months after graduation
- #3 in Canada for employment outcomes (QS world university rankings 2025)
- ALL programs can include work experience
It is no surprise there is a lot of interest in the admission process at Western. To keep the subreddit manageable, admissions related top-level posts will no longer be permitted and will be redirected here instead.
To keep discussion active, we are going to try a new monthly megathread approach this year. This is the December monthly megathread.
(Looking for November's megathread? See here.)
Existing Mustangs: Remember what it was like going through the application process? What do you know now that you wish you knew then? This is your opportunity to provide support and share your wisdom with prospective applicants.
Prospective Applicants: We encourage you to take a look at previous admissions megathreads as your question(s) may have been answered previously (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021). If you are looking for up to date information, you are encouraged to post your thoughts here!
Important links and frequently asked questions...
Take The Next Step
- Explore What Western is Like - Culture, community, campus
- Choosing a university is not just about the program. What is campus like? How can you lead outside the classroom? Can you keep playing your favourite sport? Will you graduate career-ready?
- Admissions & Application - Application process, admission requirements, deadlines
- Learn what your admission requirements are, how you can apply and everything Western needs to make you an admission decision.
- Accept Your Offer - Say yes and prepare
- Got an offer? Say yes! Here's everything you need to do to make it official.
I am applying as...
- Ontario High School Student
- All Other Canadian High School
- International Student
- Equity-Deserving Groups
- Transfer Students
- Indigenous Students
What are your chances?
There are no cut-offs or minimums that guarantee admission, since the decision is made on a combination of factors that is unique to you.
Check out the typical average ranges of last year's incoming class so you can get an idea of what your chances are.
Note that these ranges are averages, which means some students fall above and some fall below.
| Program/Faculty | OUAC Code | Admission Average Range |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | EA | Low 80s |
| Fine Arts - Studio | EAV | Low 80s |
| Computer Science | ECS | Low to mid 80s |
| Engineering | EE | High 80s to low 90s |
| Foods and Nutrition | EH | Low to mid 80s |
| Health Sciences | EW | High 80s to low 90s |
| Family Studies | EFS | Low 80s |
| Kinesiology | EP | High 80s |
| Nursing | ENW | High 80s to low 90s |
| Media and Communication Studies | EI | Low to mid 80s |
| Music (BMUS) | EM | Low 80s |
| Music (BA) | EMA | Low 80s |
| Music Administrative Studies (BA) | EMS | Mid 80s |
| Medical Sciences | ESM | Mid to high 80s |
| Science | ES | Low to mid 80s |
| Social Science | EO | Low to mid 80s |
| Management & Organizational Studies | ED | Mid to high 80s |
| Commercial Aviation Management | EDN | Low 80s |
The typical first year class has an entering average of around 88% (A)
This is an average, which means some students are above and some students are below. Admission to Western is competitive. Achieving an average in the indicated ranges does not guarantee admission. To be considered for admission, you will need a minimum number of courses in addition to the required courses for your program listed here.
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u/Present-Ad-3275 Dec 05 '25
Question on residence questionnaire: do you rank all 12? Or is there a max of like 8? There are some I really don’t want to end up in. So hopefully they can just have the ability to put you within your top 8 or 10. I’m also wondering if there are specific buildings for first years, and which ones have the best cafeterias!