Academic Counselling
Before seeing a counsellor, please be sure to familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar.
When to See a Department Academic Counsellor
- Special Permission
Permission to waive normal Computer Science course or program requirements
- Letter of Permission
For having the Computer Science courses you want to take at another university evaluated prior to taking the course. Please pick up a form from your Dean's Office prior to seeing a Department Counsellor. Office of the Registrar - Letter of Permission Information can be found here
Note: You will still require final approval from your Faculty Academic Counsellor for the LOP - Transcript Evaluations
Evaluations of Computer Science courses completed in a prior degree. You must provide a copy (does not have to be an original copy ) of your transcript for evaluation. Course outlines for may also be required.
- Recommendations for Advance Standing
For Computer Science courses taken at another university or college. You must provide a copy (does not have to be an original copy ) of your transcript for evaluation. Course outline for may also be required. Office of the Registrar - Letter of Permission Information can be found here
- General Inquiries
Any questions related to course/program selection/requirements
When to See a Faculty Academic Counsellor
- Special Permissions
Permissions other than those pertaining to Computer Science course or program requirements- ex. Course overload, to waive normal degree requirements, etc.
- Letter of Permission
For taking courses at another university
- Academic Accommodations
Due to illness, bereavement, or other circumstances beyond your control that affect your academic performance
- Special Examination
For deferred final exams
- Grade-Point Waiver
A waiver used when required to withdraw from the University for insufficient grade points in first or second year or for too many failures on your record you may request a grade-point waiver of the Dean of your Faculty of Registration
- Questions
General questions relating to progression requirements, university regulations, appeal procedures, etc.
- Graduation Problems
Any issues related to graduation.
Faculty of Science Academic Counselling FAQ
Computer Science Academic Counselling
Office: Middlesex College, Room 355
Telephone: (519) 661-3566
Fax: (519) 661-3515 - Attention: Department of Computer Science, Academic Counselling
To obtain academic counselling, please log in with your Western username and password below and open a support ticket. A counsellor will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Special Permission
Special permission is needed from the Department of Computer Science to waive normal course or program requirements. You will need to make arrangements to meet with a Department of Computer Science Academic Counsellor in order to fill out a Special Permission Form. For all other special permissions (course overloads, etc.), see an Academic Counsellor in your home faculty.
Note: Special permissions are contingent upon approval of your Dean's Office.