Special Permission
If you are unable to add a course through your Student Center, it may be because you need special permission from our office. Special permission is often required to enroll in a course overload, to take a course at one of the Affiliated University Colleges, or to waive a course prerequisite.
Note: Special permission requests to override course restrictions will be considered in September.
Step 1: Submit your request for Special Permission
Each type of special permission has its' own set of instructions and limitations. Please refer to the one that relates to your situation:
Step 2: Make sure your home academic counselling office receives and approves the Special Permission
Please visit our Help Portal to submit any special permissions you have received. This will allow us to add the Special Permission to your record, or offer alternatives if the special permission suggested cannot be approved.
What happens once our academic counselling team receives your recommendation or request for special permission? An academic counsellor assesses your special permission request.
If approved: You will see your special permission on the Student Center under “Academics” and “View Special Permissions”. During course registration periods, our volumes are very high, and these permissions can take 5-7 business days to process. We understand how time sensitive some of these special permissions can be, but ask for your patience.
If not approved: An Academic Counsellor will be in touch to explain why and to discuss alternatives with you.
Step 3: Enroll in the course for which you have been granted special permission
Once the special permission is visible on your Student Center, please visit Western’s Live Chat for assistance with registration: https://westernchat.uwo.ca/.
If you are approved for a Fall Term course overload, you will be able to enroll in your overload course in August. Course overloads are approved after general enrollment begins to give other students ample time to access their full complement of courses prior to students who are taking an additional course.
