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Student Applicant

Where do I go as a Student Applicant to do the following?:

In order to:	You need:	Then go to:
Obtain your Student Number	Date of Birth First, Last Name	9 digit Student Number
Obtain your Western Access Code	Student Number OUAC #	Access Code Retrieval
Activate your Western Identity	Student Number Your Access Code	The IDM Application Activation Page
Access the Student Center	Your Western User ID Your own Password	Student Center Login page
Apply for an Admission Bursary	9 digit Student Number (or OMSAS Number if in Medicine)	Admission Bursary

Helpful Links:

• Ask Western is a service designed to assist in quickly finding answers to frequently asked questions.
• How To Guides will help you navigate through the various services offered by the Office of the Registrar
• The Features link is a general information page that highlights important updates from the Office of the Registrar

Current Student

Where do I go as a Current Student to do the following?:

In order to:	You need:	Then go to:
Retrieve your Student Number	You will be asked a series of questions to verify your identity	Call Helpline at 519-661-2100
Retrieve your Western Access Code	Student Number SIN Date of Birth	Access Code Retrieval
Access the Student Center	Your Western User ID Your own password	Student Center Login Page Click here for a listing of services available in Student Center
Order a Transcript (online)	See Access the Student Center above as transcripts are now available through the Student Center (Academics > Documentation > Transcripts)
Order a Transcript (paper fax or mail)	Transcript Order Form	Transcript Request Form (PDF) Log in to Student Center to view the status of your transcript request.
Order a Transcript (in person)	Photo ID required	Visit Student Central (Room 1120 Western Student Services)
Access your Western Email	Your Western User ID Your own password	Western Web Mail
Retrieve your OAN or temp OSAP Password	SIN card Valid piece of government issued photo ID	Visit Student Central (Room 1120 Western Student Services) or any Ontario University or College with needed documents.
OWL	Your Western User ID Your own password	Login for OWL
Apply for a Bursary, Need-Based Award, or Work-Study	Your Western User ID Your own password	Student Services

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Former Student / Alumni

Where do I go as a Former Student / Alumni to access my services?

In order to:	You need:	Then go to:
Retrieve your Student Number	You will be asked a series of questions to verify your identity	Call Helpline at 519-661-2100
Retrieve your Western Access Code	Student Number SIN Date of Birth	Access Code Retrieval
Order a Transcript (online) (if you attended after 1984 *)	See Access the Student Center below as transcripts are now available through the Student Center (Academics > Documentation > Transcripts)
Order a Transcript (paper fax or mail)	Transcript Order Form (Student Number not required)	Transcript Request Form (PDF)
Order a Transcript (In Person)	Photo ID required	Visit Student Central (Room 1120 Western Student Services)
Access the Student Center  (if you attended after 1984 *)	Your Western User ID Your Password (If you are a former student and have any questions about your Western User ID or password please contact Student Central)	Student Center

Note: If you were a student prior to 1984 your records are not available electronically. To get a copy of your academic record follow the steps to order a transcript.