In January 2019, the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) announced reforms to post-secondary education which required institutions to classify ancillary fees as essential (mandatory) or non-essential (optional), as per Ministry guidelines. The policy requires that students be given the option to opt-out of paying fees that are deemed non-essential by the Ministry.
There are a number of valuable programs and services that are classified as optional under the Student Choice Initiative, many of which are solely funded by student ancillary fees. Opting-out of these fees means that your experience here at Western may be impacted. Through this site, you have the ability to opt back in by paying some or all of these fees.
We believe these programs and services play a vital role in providing the best student experience for all undergraduate students at Western. While you may not directly benefit from the programs and services that these fees provide, we encourage you to rethink the impact that your decision to opt-out will have on your peers at Western and the overall student experience on our campus.
You can find out more about the fees at https://www.saveyourstudentexperience.ca/
It is your responsibility to confirm the fees you have opted out of prior to opting back in to ensure you do not double pay. Please view your fee bill at https://student.uwo.ca prior to completing this form.
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Envision - WMA Marketing Conference 2023
Envision is a conference that aims to educate and support students to execute their visions in the marketing space. We strive to help students discover their passion in marketing and provide guidance down the path. The Envision conference will consist of two keynote speaker presentations, a case competition, and a networking panel for all registered participants. Attendees of the conference will receive the case the day before and will be asked to submit a video of their prepared case at the beginning of the conference. |
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Smart Solutions Women's Rights in Iran Fundraiser
The Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario's mandate is to empower women through programs and supports that impact the world’s equity and diversity while providing opportunities for women, and helping them improve the lives of their families and community. They help immigrant community members, alongside Iranian-Canadians, to successfully integrate into Canadian society by achieving economic, social, and political equality while maintaining their heritage and cultural values (Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario – IWOO (iwontario.com)
Join Smart Solutions as we aim to raise money for the foundation, to uplift Iranian women in Ontario. This event is inspired by the ongoing women's right movement in Iran, which made global news in 2022. By donating to the IWOO, we can help support Iranian women who are new to Canada. |
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$15.00 – $25.00
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BSA Black Graduation
Graduating members of the Black Students' Association, as well as any graduating Black members of the UWO community are paying a grad fee to participate in the ceremony
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$25.00
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UWO Dance Force After Party
Join us for the after party of the year and come celebrate the end of an amazing recital with Dance Force at Lost Love on March 4th! This wristband provides cover and line skip until 10:30! Wristbands are available for purchase for everyone, not just Dance Force members!
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$10.00
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Hanami (2023 UWO Tea Club Cherry Blossom Tea Party)
Celebrate the end of the year with our exciting grand party, non-members welcome (bring your friends).
We will be having it in Somerville House (Green Leaf Cafe) from 6pm to 9:30pm. Remember to join our discord for the latest details (https://discord.gg/ABhe6V5nhA)
Things planned so far (more to come!):
Full catering
Bottomless tea (obviously)
Photo Booth with props and instant sharing
Make your own custom boba tea
This is a formal event, wear your best! |
$20.00 – $25.00
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Murder Mystery Evening
This event is a murder mystery evening open to all Western students. At the opening of a prestigious art exhibit at Western, Dr. Andrew Nelson will be announcing the winner of an important grant. Before he can, he is found dead in his office! Guests must use their wit as well as their knowledge of anthropology to solve the case. The evening will include food and drinks, guided activities, and mingling while attendees solve the murder.
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$5.00
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Ya Raye7 Sob Bladi
The event will have authentic stations that showcase the diversity of the Lebanese culture with interactive activities. Attendees will receive a replica Lebanese passport upon arrival, along with a map of the event that details each station. Stations include traditional Lebanese dinner, challenging cards and board games, jewelry making, and photo-booth. There will also be trivia games about Lebanese culture with prizes for the winners.
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$9.00 – $12.00
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SSSC Lost Love Bar Night
The Social Science Student's Council is hosting a charity bar night at LOST LOVE on Friday, March 3rd, 2023!
Skip the line until 10:30pm, cover included!
Wristbands are $10 with 100% of the proceeds donated to Indspire
Let's have a fun night AND donate to charity! |
$10.00
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$45.00 – $55.00
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$55.00 – $65.00
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Western Leadership Conference
HOSA Western is so excited to host this year’s Western Leadership Conference with the theme ODYSSEY, on March 12th, 2023! Please note that this storefront is only for non-HOSA members who wish to participate in WLC. |
$5.00
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$10.00
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$0.00 – $5.00
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$50.00
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Women in STEM Case Competition
Western's Women in STEM chapter is hosting our annual Wesolve Case Competition! This is an amazing opportunity for students in any program to gain experience through solving an interdisciplinary case that encompasses all aspects of STEM. To participate in the event, please pay the $5.00 registration fee. |
$5.00
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WOOF x JSA Night Out at Fleetway
Join WOOF & JSA for a Night Out at Fleetway! Price includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental!
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$15.00 – $20.00
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WUHRC (Western University Health and Research Conference)
Friends of MSF (Doctors Without Borders) will be hosting our biannual Health and Research Conference! This conference aims to engage the student body in cutting-edge research in the Western community. We are proud to announce that after two years, we are hosting the conference in-person this year!
As a delegate, you will be invited to watch presentations by some of Western's most distinguished researchers followed by having the opportunity to network with graduate students and other exciting research opportunities! |
$5.00
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UNICEF Western x Lost Love Bar Night
UNICEF Western is hosting a Bar Night in collaboration with Lost Love Social House on Friday, March 10! The wristband will provide line bypass and cover until 10:30 PM. Students can purchase a wristband through USC Storefront for $10. UNICEF Western will hold an in-person pickup on campus on March 10 for students who have proof of purchase to pick up their wristbands. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to UNICEF Canada. |
$10.00
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