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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


When can I expect to receive an offer of admission from Huron?

Offers of admission are sent out on a rolling basis. This means that as soon as you have your admission documents sent to our office, you will hear from us. It normally takes about a week or process an offer of admission. We will also email you to let you know that an offer is on its way.


What is a conditional offer of admission?

Conditional offers of admission are contingent upon the applicant meeting the following criteria:

a) successful completion of your provincial high school diploma;

b) obtaining a minimum of 70% in grade 12 Academic English;

c) maintaining a minimum final average as stated in the offer of admission letter (including any required courses).

Applicants who do not meet any one of these conditions will have their offer of admission rescinded. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevented you from meeting these requirements, contact our Admission Office after your final exams.


Will I automatically be considered for an alternate program if I am not admitted to my first choice program?

Yes. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for the Management and Organizational Studies program will automatically be considered for admission to the Social Science program.


What if my final grade falls below the minimum stated in my admission letter?

If your final grade falls below the minimum stated in the admission letter, your offer of admission will be rescinded.


How are Huron and Western related?

Huron University College is an affiliate of The University of Western Ontario. This means that Huron students have access to all of the facilities, health services, libraries, academic services, athletics and clubs that are offered to Western students while still enjoying the close-knit living and learning environment offered by Huron. Huron students can take up to 2.0 courses every year at Western and can even complete a double major with a Huron program and a Western program. In the end, Huron students graduate with a degree from The University of Western Ontario with a Huron distinction.


What if I repeat a course?

Huron will use the highest grade reported, without penalty.


What if I have taken (or am currently taking) a correspondence, summer or night school course?

Your grades in these courses will be treated the same as your regular day courses and calculated in your average. If you are taking a correspondence or night school course do not assume that your high school will send us these grades. You will need to make sure that your interim/final grades are sent to the attention of the admissions office as soon as they are available.


What if I fail a course?

If you have more academic courses than required and your failed course is not a required course (English), the failed course will not impact your offer of admission. However, if the failed course is one of the required number of academic courses you are presenting, your offer of admission will be rescinded.


Will Huron consider summer school courses taken in the summer of 2010 for September 2010 admission?

Huron will not make conditional offers of admission based on the completion of a summer school course that you will be taking in the summer of 2010. However, should you take a course(s) required for admission to Huron during the summer, submit your final grade(s) and you will be re-assessed for admission based on availability of spaces in the program at that time.


Is there a deadline to respond to an offer of admission?

Yes. Your response due date will be noted on your offer of admission.


What if I accepted an offer of admission from another university but I want to change my mind and accept a different offer?

Submitting a new acceptance to the OUAC will cancel any previous acceptances. The new acceptance must be submitted to the OUAC by the deadline on your offer.


When are entrance scholarships determined?

The automatic entrance scholarships are based on your final average and for most students will be determined in July, after we receive your final grades from your high school.


Do you consider anything other than my Grade 12 grades to determine scholarships?

Yes. The National Scholarships require a separate application. (Click here to access form.)


Is residence guaranteed for all first year students?

Yes. If you indicated that you are interested in living in residence on your OUAC application you will receive a residence application with your offer of admission letter. The residence application and deposit must be received at Huron by May 28, 2010 in order to maintain the residence guarantee.


How and when will I pick my first year courses?

During June and July students are invited to participate in a transition session. These in-person sessions are designed to help students select and register for the right first-year courses to meet their academic goals. If you can not attend a transition session because you live in another province, please contact the Academic Services office to set up a telephone or Internet appointment.


What kind of support is offered to Huron Students?

Huron has many programs in place to ensure academic excellence. Huron's Academic Services include; transition sessions, mid-year review, career and employment counselling, a writing centre, a Chaplaincy and access to Western's Student Development Centre.


What if English is not my first language?

If your first language is not English and you have been studying in an English language school for less than four years, you will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. (See English Language Proficiency site for full details regarding acceptable tests and scores.)


Can I be admitted to Huron on predicted IB grades?

Yes. Please follow-up with your school to ensure marks for IB courses have been sent to your university choices.

Students who have completed the full IB Diploma may be eligible for advanced standing for higher level courses with a final grade of 5 or better. Students must submit final official IB Transcripts to be considered for advanced standing.

Please refer to the IB site, or contact our Admissions Office (519) 438-7224 x. 233 for more information.


Do you give advanced standing for AP courses?

Huron evaluates AP courses on an individual basis. Please refer to the AP site, or contact our Admissions Office (519) 438-7224 x. 233 for more information.


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