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Western University (Western)

Black Pinpoint Western Student Services Bldg., RM 1150B | London, ON | N6A 3K7

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Average HS GPA
89.30

Deadlines

Regular
June 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
69/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$6,050
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
1800
On-Campus Room and Board
15116
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,466

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05. Academics

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Adrienne Arsenault

Senior Correspondent and Co-Host for CBC's The National

Cameron Bailey

Artistic Director and Co-Head, Toronto International Film Festival

Janet Bannister

Venture capitalist and founder of Kijiji

Roberta Bondar

Canada's first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space

Dr. Margaret Chan

former Director-General of the World Health Organization

Alice Munro

Renowned author and Nobel Laureate in Literature

Stephen Poloz

Governor, Bank of Canada

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Students

95% are
full time5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
23,050
Foreign Countries Represented
115

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
81%
Students
22%
First-Year Students
77%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

University Community Centre

Western Student Recreation Centre

TD Stadium

Paul Davenport Theatre

Western Student Services Building

McIntosh Gallery - Oldest university art gallery in Canada Paul Davenport Theatre - Summer home of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Covent Garden Market

Budweiser Gardens

The Grand Theatre

Victoria Park

Masonville Place

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

James Oake
Event Coordinator & Liaison Officer
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Western Student Services Building Room 3122 London, ON N6A 3K7
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(519) 661-2100

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday to Friday

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9:00am - 4:00pm
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(519) 661-2100

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
not available

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconmustangs@uwo.ca

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
by appointment

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Bed & Hotel Option available in summer only

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Local bus service - London Transit: www.ltconline.ca London International Airport is located at the east end of the city, www.londonairport.on.ca Taxis are available from the airport and London Transit services the airport daily. Taxi Services: About Town 519-432-2222 U-Need-A Cab Ltd. 519-438-2121 London Taxi 519-657-1111 Train Service to the city is available through Via Rail, www.viarail.ca. The station is conveniently located in downtown London.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Follow Hwy 401 to Wellington Road North (exit# 186B). Head north on Wellington Road passing through downtown to Pall Mall Street (9 kms). Turn west (left) onto Pall Mall and proceed one block to Richmond Street. At Richmond turn north (right) and proceed past Huron Street to University Drive (the entrance gates are approximately 2 kilometers). Turn west (left) at the gates onto campus (University Drive).

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

http://www.londontourism.ca/


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

Participate in intramural sports
57%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
5%

Men's Sports (Western Mustangs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Fencing
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Western Mustangs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Fencing
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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International Student
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Dr. Wendy Dickenson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
221
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
11

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No

Green rating

86%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

35%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA
School
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$2,550
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Federal Bursaries and Grants.
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Other
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • American Indian/Native American Studies.
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization.
  • Asian Studies/Civilization.
  • Canadian Studies.
  • Chinese Studies.
  • Disability Studies.
  • East Asian Studies.
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
  • French Studies.
  • Gay/Lesbian Studies.
  • German Studies.
  • Italian Studies.
  • Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
  • Spanish and Iberian Studies.
  • Women's Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Anatomy.
  • Animal Behavior and Ethology.
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Bioinformatics.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biophysics.
  • Biostatistics.
  • Cell Biology and Anatomy.
  • Conservation Biology.
  • Ecology.
  • Epidemiology.
  • Genetics, General.
  • Microbiology and Immunology.
  • Neuroscience.
  • Pathology/Experimental Pathology.
  • Pharmacology.
  • Physiology, General.
  • Toxicology.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting and Business/Management.
  • Accounting and Finance.
  • Accounting.
  • Actuarial Science.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Corporate Communications.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • International and Intercultural Communication.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Radio and Television.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
  • Information Science/Studies.
  • Information Technology.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Education, General.
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
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07 ENGINEERING.
  • Chemical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Computer Software Engineering.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
  • Engineering Science.
  • Engineering, General.
  • Engineering, Other.
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
  • Materials Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Writing, General.
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09 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Child Development.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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10 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
  • Chinese Language and Literature.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • Comparative Literature.
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Italian Language and Literature.
  • Japanese Language and Literature.
  • Latin Language and Literature.
  • Linguistics.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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11 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Medical Informatics.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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12 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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13 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
  • Law.
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14 LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  • Theatre/Theater.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Statistics, General.
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17 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  • Museology/Museum Studies.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
  • Sustainability Studies.
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18 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
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19 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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20 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Ethics.
  • Islamic Studies.
  • Jewish/Judaic Studies.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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21 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Analytical Chemistry.
  • Astronomy.
  • Astrophysics.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Inorganic Chemistry.
  • Organic Chemistry.
  • Physical Chemistry.
  • Physics, General.
  • Physics, Other.
  • Planetary Astronomy and Science.
  • Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
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22 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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23 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work, Other.
  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
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24 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology, Other.
  • Anthropology.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Physical and Biological Anthropology.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology.
  • Urban Studies/Affairs.
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25 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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26 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.
  • Stringed Instruments.
  • Voice and Opera.

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