First Year

Western Engineering offers a multitude of opportunities that have allowed me to embrace a diverse and enriching university experience and the general first year guided me to find the discipline I am most passionate about.
Megan Green
Mechanical Engineering Student
Build your future
- Co-ops and Careers
- Combined and Concurrent Degrees
- Certificates
- International Experiences
- Leadership Opportunities
- Exceptional Student Support
Join a club. Complete a co-op. Go international.
As you start your academic journey towards becoming a Professional Engineer, we will provide you with the foundation you need to excel in your chosen career. You will be given the opportunity to shape your academic experience in flexible and exciting ways, creating paths of study designed to your individual interests and aspirations.
Admission Requirements
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Plus one other 4U or 4M level course (highest grade is chosen)
Non-Ontario high school students please visit Western's admissions page.
We also invite all applicants to complete our optional supplemental admission application form called the CONNECT Profile
Home away from home
Common First Year
Throughout first year, you will have the opportunity to participate in activities to help with your transition into university life. You can join clubs and teams, get to know your first-year classmates, and explore our engineering programs in more detail.
Engineering Excellence Admission Program
- have a minimum entrance average of 85%
- maintain an average of 80% in first year
- no failures, on a full course load
Living-Learning Community
The CONNECT Profile
This is an optional form that allows you to CONNECT your leadership skills, creativity, passion for science, technology, engineering and math and your extra-curricular activities to your grades. It provides Western Engineering with additional information about yourself that can be used to elevate your application for admission.