Orientation
Orientation for our graduate students involves a series of events and programs hosted by diverse campus partners in addition to several program/department-level orientation events.
Graduate Student Orientation & Welcome
Wednesday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weldon Library Community Room
Hear from the Program Specialist, Graduate Student Life, meet fellow incoming students, and learn about how to make the most of your time in graduate school. This event includes a presentation, the opportunity to connect with campus student groups, and an optional tour and informal Q&A session. To receive an email reminder, register for the event through the graduate student events calendar on Western Connect.
Hosted by: Graduate Student Life
Orientation for International Students
May 2 - 30
Various locations
Whether this is your first experience living in Canada and apart from your family and friends or you've spent time here already, your first year at Western will mean adjusting to a new cultural, social, and academic environment. All new international students are encouraged to participate in Western International's hybrid orientation programming which includes virtual information sessions as well as exciting in-person social events to help you meet new friends and feel welcome at Western.
Hosted by: Western International
GradLife 101
Beginning May 1
Virtual
GradLife 101 is a self-directed online orientation program hosted in OWL, Western's learning management system. All incoming graduate students will be added and to review as little or as much content as they find helpful.
Hosted by: Graduate Student Life
