Campus Tours
CAMPUS TOURS
Taking a guided tour of our beautiful campus will last approximately two hours. If you also wish to visit both styles of residence an additional hour will be required. Where possible, campus tours are tailored to the academic interests of the participants.
We do not conduct campus tours specific to the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. We are, however, more than happy to give you information about these programs while on tour.
It is very easy to reserve your tour space online (self-book option below) but if it is less than 4 business days before the date of your visit you will have to contact us directly to have your tour booked.
You can contact the Undergraduate Recruitment Office for campus visits at: liaison@uwo.ca or telephone: 519-661-2100 (select option "2", option "3" - which is staffed Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM).
As a courtesy to our campus tour guide staff, current students taking time out of their busy schedules, please inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend a previously booked tour.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
All campus tours require advanced registration and are limited in size so you are encouraged to book early before they become full.
These are outdoor walking tours so please wear comfortable footwear and dress accordingly.
Only the tour dates and times with spaces available will be provided as online self-booking options.
If it is less than 4 business days before you wish to visit, you must contact the Campus Visits office via telephone or email so that we can make the tour reservation for you (see Campus Tours section above) if there are spaces available.
You must select the correct tour type ("summer campus and residence tour") to access the available reservation options.
Summer Tour Information
We offer summer campus and residence tours from Monday, May 7 until Friday, August 17. These tours operate Monday to Friday at 10:30AM and 1:30PM when they are booked in advance (holidays and school event exceptions are listed below).
Summer campus and residence tours are available for booking. Please note that you must select "summer campus and residence tour" as the tour type to access our May to August tour dates.
Summer campus and residence tours last approximately 3 hours and include a visit to at least two faculties (depending on the most requested academic areas of the group), a library, the University Community Centre, a dormitory-style residence (Sydenham Hall) and a suite-style residence (Elgin Hall). If time permits, your guide may also include a visit to the Western Student Recreation Centre.
Saturday Tours in May
We are pleased to offer the following summer campus and residence tour options for selected weekends in May.
Saturday, May 26 – 10:30AM OR 1:30PM THESE TOURS ARE FULL TO CAPACITY
Summer campus and residence tour exceptions:
Monday, May 21 - Victoria Day holiday
Tuesday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 20 - Spring Convocation services
Monday, July 2 - Canada Day holiday
Monday, August 6 - Civic Day Holiday
Fall / Winter 2012-13 Tour Information
Fall/Winter campus tours begin on Monday, September 17 and run until Friday, April 5. They will be available Monday to Friday at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm when booked in advance (holidays and school event exceptions listed below).
Campus tours last approximately 2 hours and include a visit to at least two faculties (depending on the most requested academic areas of the group), a library, and the University Community Centre.
Campus and residence tours last approximately 3 hours and include a visit to at least two faculties (depending on the most requested academic areas of the group), a library, the University Community Centre, Delaware Hall - a dormitory-style residence and Elgin Hall - a suite-style residence. If time permits, your guide may also include a visit to the Western Student Recreation Centre.
Fall/winter 2012-2013 tour exceptions:
Will be posted in late summer.
Fall / Winter Saturday tours
Saturday tours will be offered on a very limited basis during the academic year. All campus tour guides are current students so we are not able to offer every Saturday as an option because of their studies.
It is important to note that Saturday tours will be offered at 11:30am are campus only and do not include residence.
As with all tours, there will be a limited number of spaces available so you are encouraged to book early before they become full.
Please remember when booking for a Saturday tour that you have to select the appropriate tour type (campus only) to access these dates.
2011-12 weekend tours are finished for the academic year.
2012-13 Saturday tour options will be posted in mid-September.
Services for Visitors with Disabilities
For visitors who require additional assistance or barrier free access, please contact James Oake directly at 519-661-2111, ext. 85675 or joake@uwo.ca at the time of booking so that we may make any necessary arrangements in advance of your visit.
Free Parking on Campus
Complimentary parking passes will be provided to tour participants on the day of your tour. Please park in a visitor designated attended lot. You may be asked to pay a cash deposit (maximum $12.00). Parking passes will be distributed during your tour. You will be refunded your parking deposit when you leave the lot. We apologize, but we will be unable to refund your parking charges at campus meters or non-attended lots. For more information about parking on campus, please visit www.uwo.ca/parking/visitors.html
We suggest that you park in the Alumni/Thompson or the Weldon visitor lots which are closest to the Cronyn Observatory (where the tours start from).
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