New students starting September 2022 (Frequently Asked Questions)

To be able to enter Canada as a student:

• You must have a valid study permit
• As of January 15, 2022, international students who are 18 years or older must be fully vaccinated with the approved vaccine to enter Canada. 

Find all the information on what steps to take before you travel on Western University’s International Arrival page.

The Faculty of Engineering is offering all graduate courses in person for Fall 2022. Exceptions may only be considered for students with immigration-related delays. Affected students should contact the Faculty Graduate Office to further discuss (wegraduate@uwo.ca). 

Yes, you can register and start the program. 

You will be required to provide official/final transcripts. Electronic transcript submission is acceptable, however, it must be emailed directly to Western from your institution’s Registrar's Office. The email address to directly submit electronic transcripts is: gradapps@uwo.ca. 

You must pay your tuition deposit to secure your spot in the program prior to requesting a deferral. Your deferral request is reviewed and decided by your Graduate program. If a deferral is approved, the tuition deposit will be applied to your new start term. For international students starting the program in September 2022, we recommend postponing your decision to request admission deferral until the third week of August, to allow your study permit application to be processed (by early August).  

Yes, the Faculty of Engineering is planning to offer all graduate courses in person for Fall 2022. 

You will be required to provide official/final transcripts. Electronic transcript submission is acceptable, however, it must be emailed directly to Western from your institution's Registrar's Office. Transcripts should be emailed to: gradapps@uwo.ca.

To be able to enter Canada as a student:

• You must have a valid study permit
• As of January 15, 2022, international students who are 18 years or older must be fully vaccinated with the approved vaccine to enter Canada. 

All Western University, Brescia, Huron and King's students arriving from outside of Canada (including international students, permanent residents, and Canadian citizens) are required to plan a 14-day quarantine and must register their travel & quarantine plan on the government's ArriveCan app prior to arrival in Canada. Find all the information on what steps to take before you travel on Western University’s International Arrival page.

The Faculty of Engineering is offering all graduate courses in person for Fall 2022. Exceptions may only be considered for students with immigration-related delays. Affected students should contact the Faculty Graduate Office to further discuss (wegraduate@uwo.ca). 

You must also consult with your supervisor if you are not able to arrive at Western in September, and the potential impact this will have on your research activities.

Yes, you can register and start your program.

You will be required to provide official/final transcripts. Electronic transcript submission is acceptable, however, it must be emailed directly to Western from your institution’s Registrar Office. The email address to directly submit electronic transcripts is: gradapps@uwo.ca.

You must consult with your Supervisor and Graduate Program. A deferral of your program could influence your funding package and/or project availability.  

Yes; Western is planning to return to in-person learning. 

You will be required to provide official/final transcripts. Electronic transcript submission is acceptable, however, it must be emailed directly to Western from your institution’s Registrar Office. The email address to directly submit electronic transcripts is: gradapps@uwo.ca.