What’s Open and When?

The province has outlined a three step re-opening plan. The province entered step three on Friday, July 16, 2021. Western remains in step three in Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen.

Western Libraries

Five Western Libraries locations reopen as of Tuesday, September 7, to support our on-campus community this fall. Weldon remains closed for renovations and expects to reopen in November.

Western students, faculty, and staff will have access to a full suite of library services, including study space, computers, and printing equipment. General stacks collections at Taylor, Business, Law, and Music libraries, plus materials in the Education Resource Centre, may be browsed and borrowed during regular hours of operation. Appointments to access archival materials, special collections, and maps are available Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. No-contact pickup of materials is available via Weldon.

Full details on Western Libraries’ September services, including health and safety protocols for users, can be found at: https://www.lib.uwo.ca/covid19/index.html.

Campus Eateries

The Grad Club is open for takeout and patio dining from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays. Tables of six permitted on the patio starting July 16.

The Spoke Cafe is open for takeout and delivery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Hospitality Services

The following are now open:

  • UCC: Tim Horton's
  • UCC: Starbucks

For more information visit: https://eateries.uwo.ca/Home/GetAllEateries

Campus Recreation

Indoor facilities at the Western Student Recreation Centre will begin to reopen on July 26 with capacity limits and physical distancing in place (gym, weight room, etc.).

Indigenous Student Centre

The physical space will be accessible as of August 2, 2021. WeStudents can access the Western Student Services Building (WSSB) and our centre in Room 2100 (across from the elevators). All new and returning students are encouraged to keep their student cards on hand at all times and to ensure that you have registered with Indigenous Student Centre to gain swipe card access to the space.

Parking

On September 1, all campus parking lot gates will be lowered and Parking & Visitor Services will resume collecting fees for parking services. Access to parking areas will once again be with active paid permit or pay-as-you-go visitor parking. Enforcement staff will be monitoring lots to help ensure a smooth return to campus for the entire community. Permit holders are reminded to park in their designated lots.

Any further questions can be directed to the Parking team at wparking@uwo.ca. Visit the Parking website for further information: www.uwo.ca/parking

UCC Locations

University Community Centre (UCC)

  • Tim Hortons – open
  • Starbucks – open
  • Subway – closed
  • Mustang Lounge – closed
  • Western Film – closed
  • The Peer Support Centre is taking online appointments

Student Health Care Clinic

Student Health Care is open, however, only those with an in-person appointment scheduled should visit University Community Centre (UCC) Room 11.

Students must pre-book clinic visits by calling 519-661-3030. Patients of the Staff/Faculty Family Practice Clinic must pre-book clinic visits by calling 519-661-2047.

Physicians continue to provide virtual visits via telephone. All visits need to be booked in advance. For up-to-date clinic hours of operation or to book an appointment, visit the Student Health Care website.

Student Central/Office of the Registrar

Student Central is available:

Chat Hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In-Person Hours 

Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Book Store & The Tech Hub 

The Book Store at Western is now open for in-store shopping and pick-up with capacity limits and enhanced safety measures. The Campus Computer Store has been rebranded as The Tech Hub and is now located inside The Book Store. Please see STORE HOURS for details.

UCC Health Services

University Pharmacy

Lower level, University Community Centre (UCC)

Regular Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit the University Pharmacy website for details.

UCC Dental

Lower level, University Community Centre (UCC)

  • By appointment only
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit  https://uccdental.ca/ for more information.

Campus Vision

Lower level, University Community Centre (UCC)

  • By appointment only
  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit  https://campusvision.com/locations/western-university-uwo/ for more information. 

Western Chiropractic

Lower level, University Community Centre (UCC)

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Weekends by appointment only

Visit  https://www.westernchiropractic.ca/ for more inforamtion

Western Technology Services

Western Technology Services Helpdesk

The WTS Helpdesk counter will re-open on August 16.  Assistance over the phone or by a Jira Service Desk tickets continues to be available. Genlabs all remain closed at this time. 

Visit the WTS website for details.