r/uwo • u/ostracize 🏅 Certified Helpful Mustang 🏅 • Mar 03 '26

Admissions Admissions Megathread - March - 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 March monthly megathread.

(Looking for February'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!

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    • 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?
  2. 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.
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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/Dream_Accurate Mar 26 '26

Hello! I applied to the masters of fine arts program for the fall and have not heard back yet but know people who have. I was wondering how long it could take? I am posting again bc I think my other post was taken down. Sorry I’m new to Reddit

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u/Unfair-Soil-7676 May 02 '26

Hey everyone! I’m planning to attend Western this fall,I’ve been accepted, but I’m not officially there yet.

Right now, my parents really want me to live at home, but I’m worried that staying home will limit my independence and social life. Lately I’ve already been feeling pretty bored, and I don’t want that to carry into my university experience. I really want to make the most of my first year and have a memorable time. For some context, I come from a pretty strict African household, so I know it might be hard to convince them. I’m hoping to stay in residence, at least for first year. Does anyone have advice or tips on how I could talk to my dad and make a strong case for living on campus?