Getting your first Western ONECard
What Is Your Western ONECard?
Your Western ONECard is more than just a Photo ID Card. The Western ONECard functions as an identification card for exams and bus pass; is your library card; your meal plan card; and can be used for door access and vending machine purchases. It is also required to access Campus Recreation and to pick up a parking permit or keys.
Uploading Your Government-Issued Photo ID
To obtain your Western ONECard, you’ll need to first upload a photo of a piece of government-issued photo ID, such as your passport or driver’s lisence, so we can verify that your legal name matches the one we have on file.
Note: Western supports chosen names wherever possible. To add a preferred name submit the Preferred Name Request form to contact@uwo.ca.
Photo Instructions for Your Western ONECard
Upload a Photo
Upload your photo and government-issued photo ID through the Western ONECard Photo Upload.
To produce your Western ONECard, we require a photo that is:
- Clear with good contrast
- Colour
- At least 120px wide and 150px tall
- jpg or png
In addition, the photo must meet the following criteria:
- The photo is of you alone
- The photo shows your head and shoulders only
- You have a neutral or smiling facial expression and are looking straight at the camera
- Your eyes are open and clearly visible. Glasses, including tinted prescription glasses, are acceptable provided that the eyes are clearly visible. Sunglasses are unacceptable
- There is nothing on your head, unless it is worn for religious beliefs
- There is nothing obstructing the view of your face
Photos should be similar in nature to a passport photo and will remain on your Western ONECard for the duration of your studies at Western. Western reserves the right to not produce a Western ONECard where the photo submitted does not meet the above criteria.
This photo will follow you throughout your studies here at Western and will be used for reference by your professors when conducting your evaluations. Please carefully consider whether the photo you are submitting is one you wish evaluators to see.
Canadian or Permanent Residents
Proof of Citizenship
If you are a Canadian or Permanent Resident, you will be asked to also upload proof of your citizenship.
International Students
Study Permit
As an international student, you will need to upload study permit information. If you don't have your study permit yet, you can upload your photo and government-issued ID now and return to the process when you have your study permit.
Mandatory Training Before Pick Up
All incoming first-year students must complete Mustangs for Consent before their Western ONECard can be released.
Where and When to Pick Up Your Western ONECard
All students living in Residence should check with their Residence unit first to see if their card is there. If the card is not at their Residence, they can pick it up at Student Central at the pick-up times shown below.
- Wednesday, August 27: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., UCC ROOM 147A & B
- Thursday, August 28: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - UCC Room 147A & B
- Saturday, August 30: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. - WSSB 1120 (Student Central)
- Sunday, August 31: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. - WSSB 1120 (Student Central)
- Monday, September 1: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. - WSSB 1120 (Student Central)
- September 2-5: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - UCC Room 147 A & B
- September 8 and forward: regular business hours, WSSB 1120 (Student Central)
What Should You Bring When You Pick-Up Your Western ONECard?
To pick up your Western ONECard you must present one piece of government-issued photo identification such as:
- Driver's license
- Citizenship card
- Passport
- Other Government-issued photo ID
Information for Graduate Students
Are you a graduate student (Master's and Doctoral)? Check the Student Arrival Checklist for Graduate Students.
