Resources & FAQs
Remember, you can access these online resources to support your Summer Orientation and Course Registration process:
Getting Started:
- Brescia Welcome Guide 2020
- Registration Guide (Brescia)
- New Student Registration Information (Brescia)
Selecting your Courses:
Drafting a Timetable:
Important Websites:
- The Hive – Brescia’s Student Services hub
- Activate your Western Identity
- OWL – Western’s online learning management system
- Western Email and Office 365
- Student Center
Frequently Asked Questions
- I previously registered for an on-campus Summer Orientation Day (SOD). Do I need to complete a new registration for online sessions and appointments?
- I missed my Live Academic Program Session for my respective area of study? What should I do?
- What is the deadline for course registration?
- Can parents or other guests participate? (E.g. virtual events or online sessions?)
- I had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in high school. Who can I contact about accommodation while attending university?
- Who can I contact if I have additional questions about summer orientation and course registration?
I previously registered for an on-campus Summer Orientation Day (SOD). Do I need to
complete a new registration for online sessions and appointments?
Yes. Unfortunately your previous registration for your on-campus Summer Orientation
Day (SOD) will not carry over to our new online delivery. Please take a moment to
register for an Online Course Advising Appointment.
I missed my Live Academic Program Session for my respective area of study? What should
I do?
We encourage all incoming students to participate in the Live Academic Program Session
for your area of study. If you missed the session for your area of study. Please review
the appropriate “Academic Program Information” (PDF) for your program. This document
will support you in course selection and and help you to become more familiar with
important websites and online resources that you will access as a Brescia student.
If you have immediate concerns, please contact Jazmyn Jansen.
What is the deadline for course registration?
The last day for online web registration is September 17*. *Dates may change, visit
Western's Academic Calendar for official sessional dates.
Can parents or other guests participate? (E.g. virtual events or online sessions?)
Yes! Parents and family members are welcome and encouraged to participate! We recognize that parents are a key resource and support for their student. Parent participation in virtual events or advising appointments may vary, but at minimum we recommend that parents review the following resource with their student:
- Financial Planning Video
- Orientation and Transition Video
- Residence Handbook and other supporting information related to residence.
I had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in high school. Who can I contact about
accommodation while attending university?
Accessible Education at Western can help organize next steps for any necessary accommodations that you may need while attending university. To book an appointment with Accessible Education, please email aew@uwo.ca.
Academic accommodation must be requested during the summer, as soon as possible after students register for courses. Later requests will be considered however, accommodation may not be arranged in time for first term examinations. Please note that academic accommodation and related assistance provided at Western may differ from that provided by an individual’s previous educational institution. More information about is available at the Accessible Education website.
Who can I contact if I have additional questions about summer orientation and course
registration?
If you have additional questions, please email brescia@uwo.ca or call The Hive at 519.858.5151.