Frequently Asked Questions

Each degree varies in length and by type of study. The MEng Degree program generally takes 1 year to complete as a full time student. Our research degrees (MESc and PhD) take longer as they involve intensive research and the presentation of a final thesis. The MESc Degree program takes approximately 2 years to complete. The PhD Degree program takes approximately 4 years.

Transcripts must be ordered through the Office of the Registrar. Please see their website for more information.

 For any Official Western Letters, please visit the Office of the Registrar. 

The Office of the Registrar does not process on the spot requests. All orders must be made in advance online.

All graduate students are required to complete the following training within the first two months of study. Failure to do so can result in your student account being sealed. To unseal your account you will be required to pay a $50 fee and show proof that you completed all required training. 

Instructions for joining all training sessions is available here: http://uwo.ca/hr/learning/required/index.html

MEng	MESc	PhD
WHIMIS Training available on OWL	WHIMIS Training available on OWL	WHIMIS Training available on OWL
Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training Training available on OWL	Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training Training available on OWL	Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training Training available on OWL
Safe Campus Training available on OWL	Safe Campus Training available on OWL	Safe Campus Training available on OWL
	Laboratory Safety - Hazardous Waste Training sessions are available at the start of each term. Students must then complete the online training on OWL	Laboratory Safety - Hazardous Waste Training sessions are available at the start of each term. Students must then complete the online training on OWL
	Workplace Hazards Communication Form When you complete this form your need to list your supervisor's email as mgaylard@uwo.ca	Workplace Hazards Communication Form When you complete this form your need to list your supervisor's email as mgaylard@uwo.ca
	Students with TA Assignments must complete Accessibility in Teaching on OWL	Students with TA Assignments must complete Accessibility in Teaching on OWL

Any student who will be away from campus for more than 2 weeks must complete a Off Campus Request Form. Forms must be completed 1 week prior to departure. Even if you are away from campus for research or to complete work required as part of an NSERC IPS, you still must complete this form and submit it to the Graduate Office before you leave.

Tuition and fee amounts are posted at the start of each term in your student centre. A detailed breakdown of tuition fees is also available from the Office of the Registrar. You can also visit the Engineering Department's Financial Planning page to view the Estimated Annual Cost of Living and Estimated Education Costs here at Western.

Congratulations! Make sure that you enroll for graduation via the Student Centre before the end of term.  This will ensure your final grades are submitted on time and your name is included for Convocation.

For more information about Convocation, please visit the Convocation website.

When looking for a place to live, there are many things that you must consider such as how much you would like to spend on rent, who you want to live with, if you want to live alone and the ideal location of your student home. For more information on these considerations, please review the International & Student Exchange Centre and look through some of the options and supports for finding a place to live in London.

Pre-Arrival Assistance

Good news! Off-Campus Housing Services has tripled its staffing to provide pre-arrival assistance to students. They can verify and visit local rental listings on your behalf and review rental contracts. This service is available to students who face systemic barriers to housing, as well as new, incoming international students.

Summer Accommodation

Are you moving to the area and looking for a place to stay? Transitional housing for newly arriving graduate students will be available On-Campus from May to mid-August. The cost is $850 per month, and it's a great option to help you settle in. 

Please visit the International & Exchange Student Centre's Finding Housing page for more information.