Exchange Opportunities
Going on exchange during your time at Western offers you the opportunity to apply learning in a new academic setting and expand your horizons. You can gain valuable skills for succeeding in a global economy. It's also a great chance to learn a different language. Below are some tips for students interested in taking courses on exchange:
- Plan Ahead: Allow at least 3-4 weeks to research courses, download course syllabi, and get approval.
- Degree Requirements: It is highly recommended that you plan your exchange for your third year of studies in order to ensure you will meet your degree requirements.
- Graduation: If you go on exchange in your final year of studies, please note that it may delay your graduation until the fall, depending on when grades are released by the host University.
- Approval: When requesting approval for specific courses, it is imperative that you provide the course syllabi. For Political Science courses, there must be evidence of a significant essay component before a course can be approved at the 2200-level or higher.
- Research: For Political Science students, some Universities will be better exchange partners than others. In advance of selecting your school, do some extensive research. Find out what courses they offer and whether there are restrictions on certain courses.
Applying for Exchange
Visit the International Learning website for information on how to participate in the International Exchange Program, including application steps, course approvals, and academic requirements.
Note: If you are considering going on exchange at Sciences Po (The Paris Institute of Political Studies), Political Science courses there are limited to a 2200-level equivalency at Western.
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