Before sugarplums start dancing in their heads, University of Western Ontario students will be cramming their brains with about three and a half months worth of information to prepare for first-term exams Dec. 6-17.
Western News has assembled studying and exam-related information and useful websites – from transit schedules to library hours, even how to unwind after a stressful exam – to help students prepare for an intense two weeks.
Good luck on exams and happy holidays!
What you need to know:
Western Libraries is extending its hours at the D.B. Weldon and Allyn and Betty Taylor libraries during the exam period. Until Dec. 17, the Weldon library is open 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. and the Taylor
library is open 8:30 a.m
until 2 a.m.
To ensure a safe trip home consider making use of the free USC late night exam shuttle.
Available Study Space
The University Community Centre will be open 24-hours-a-day throughout the entire exam period.
Several faculties have study space available daily until Dec. 17 (including weekends) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Kresege Building – Room K106
North Campus Building – Rooms 285, 296
Middlesex College – Room 6
Physics & Astronomy Building – Rooms 36, 232
Social Science Centre – Rooms 3107, 8426
Somerville House – Rooms 3305, 3307
Thames Hall – Room 4185
University College – Rooms 137, 201, 212, 286, 289
Stay healthy, beat the stress
Getting home after exams
(Greyhound bus tickets can be purchased from the InfoSource in the University Community Centre)
(Via Rail tickets can be purchased from Travelcuts in the University Community Centre)