It’s crunch time on campus as University of Western Ontario students hit the books to prepare for mid-year exams, Dec. 10-21. Here is a list of available study space (including D.B. Weldon’s 24-hour exam hours), places to eat and travel accommodations to help get you through to the holidays.
Students wanting to study around the clock for exams now have a place other than the University Community Centre to do it.
The D.B. Weldon Library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Dec. 10-17. Weldon will also be open until 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Dec. 20.
Due to the success of the April exam period pilot program, Western Libraries has decided to extend its hours through the mid-term exam schedule in December.
Students who enter Weldon Library between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. will be required to present a valid WesternONE card (Western ID) during the exam period. Weldon Library will be staffed by security during extended hours and parts of the library will be closed intermittently for cleaning. Voluntary backpack checks will also take place.
If you have trouble staying awake during those late nights, Quotes Café in D.B. Weldon Library will be pouring coffee and other beverages, along with having a healthy supply of late-night snacks during Weldon’s extended hours.
Although not open all night, Taylor Library will feature extended hours until midnight through the exam period until Dec. 20; Western ID will also be required to enter after 9 p.m.
The extended hours is being entirely funded by Western Libraries. Check out www.weldon247.ca for more information, tips to stay healthy this exam period and ways to provide your feedback to Western Libraries.
What you need to know
The exam period, Dec. 10-21, can be a stressful time, but here is a list of helpful hints and services to make the final days before the holiday season a bit easier.
Exam schedule
Library hours
Getting home after studying, exams
Western Foot Patrol
After-hours USC free exam shuttle
The London Transit Commission will be maintaining their regular hours, but a late-night shuttle service is being provided by the University Students’ Council offering students a safe way to get home. Running Dec. 10 to Dec. 20, Robert Q shuttle buses will be departing from Oxford Drive (in front of D.B. Weldon Library). Click here for shuttle pick-up times and drop-off locations.
Food outlets on campus
Studying tips
Exam bank
Not sure what to expect on an exam? Consult InPrint’s database of past exams (free to download in PDF format). To find past exams for your course, simply choose your program from the drop down menu and browse the list of exams available. Print copies of exams are available for purchase through InPrint, located in the UCC, Room 78.
Available Study Space
The University Community Centre will be open 24 hours a day throughout the exam period until Dec. 22.
Western Libraries offers quiet areas for individual or group studying.
Several study rooms have been designated across campus during the exam period. The study rooms are available Friday, Dec. 10 to Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (including Saturday and Sunday).
Rooms available are:
SEB 2100
KB K103
MC 6
P&AB 36
P&AB 232
SH 3350
SH 3355
NCB 285
NCB 296
WL 258
WL 257
Healthy body, healthy mind
Student Health Services
Student Development Centre
Campus Recreation
Getting home after exams
Greyhound Bus Schedule Greyhound bus tickets can be purchased from the InfoSource in the University Community Centre.
Via Rail Schedule Via Rail tickets can be purchased from Travelcuts in the University Community Centre.
London International Airport
Do you know of a helpful service that could be added to the list? Contact us at htravis2@uwo.ca
Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday spirit
Western’s Campus Police Service reminds students to protect their home and personal items, particularly if you are heading home for the holidays. Break and enters at off-campus student residences tend to experience a pre-holiday spike.
If you identify suspicious activity in a location outside of Western, contact London Police; if suspicious behaviour is identified on campus, contact campus police at 83300 or 911.
Helpful hints for personal safety and property security:
Whether at school or at home, always lock your doors. This includes rooms in residence.
Keep your residence well lit. This will give the impression to outsiders that someone is home. Utilize window coverings to conceal your activities and the property you own.
Stop deliveries (newspaper, magazines, etc.) when you are going to be away from your residence and arrange for snow clearing to give the lived-in look. If your driveway is clear of vehicles, have a neighbour park a vehicle in your driveway.
If a stranger comes to the door, don’t open it. Keep the door locked and have them speak through the door. Being cautious is not being rude. Remember that your safety comes first.
Communicate with your family and roommates. If you are leaving, let them know your plans and expected time of return.
Take valuables home for the holidays if you are living in a temporary residence. Laptops, jewelry, iPods and other valuable items are often the target of thieves.
Document all serial numbers of valuable property and store the information in a safe place. If your residence is ever broken into and valuable property removed, the property information can then be entered on the police computer system and will assist in your property being returned.
Alcohol consumption can greatly increase your vulnerability. If you decide to drink, designate someone in your group to remain sober to ensure that everyone gets home safely.
Never prop open residence or building doors. Don’t let people in behind you when entering your residence. You may feel unkind by denying them access, but your diligence will help keep everyone safe.
Report suspicious, erratic or unusual behaviour immediately. Even if you are not sure if there is cause for concern, trust your gut and call Campus Police.
Follow campus policies – they are there to help keep you safe. Safety is a shared responsibility.
Get involved with your community. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new people. The interaction could benefit you by making you more street/home smart.