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Orientation
Orientation
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.
Upcoming Events
Whether this is your first time in Canada or you've been here before, your first year at Western will bring new experiences. Western International's hybrid orientation offers virtual info sessions and fun in-person social events to help you meet people and feel welcome.
Location: Online & In-Person
Hosted by: Western International
Meet inside the entrance of Weldon Library to tour Weldon and Taylor libraries and discover available services.
Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Jan 18, 2026 12:55 PM
Mindfulness for Academic Success (MAS) is a 6-week, experiential program introducing mindfulness and meditation practices. Through guided meditations and reflective exercises, participants will develop their attention and awareness skills and cultivate insight and well-being.
Open to all graduate students! Meet representatives from Careers & Experience, Accessible Education, the Writing Support Centre, and many more to learn how to access supports and services.
Register for the Resource Fair
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Weldon Library Community Room
Graduate studies demand advanced reading skills. In this interactive workshop, you will explore core reading fundamentals, build awareness of your reading habits, and learn practical strategies to read more critically, efficiently, and effectively. Elevate your academic reading and unlock deeper engagement with your research.
There are many events offered on campus that would be of interest to new graduate students and would help you connect with the campus community!
Visit the Western Events calendar and check out the Society of Graduate Students event page.
GradLife 101 - Online Orientation Modules
Beginning in mid-December, all new graduate students are added to GradLife 101, a self-guided online resource hosted on OWL Brightspace. Topics include navigating grad school, finances, well-being, and tips for thriving at Western and in London, Ontario.
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Learn about TA programming, including the Western Certificate of University Teaching and Learning , on the TA Teams webpage.
Register for programs in Connect! All CTL programs can be registered for in Connect. Look at our website for typical offering times.
Join our mailing list to receive program announcements and follow us on LinkedIn (Centre for Teaching and Learning - Western University) and X/Twitter (@westernuCTL).
Upcoming programs include Teaching in the Canadian Classroom, The Teaching Assistant Training Program, Fall Perspectives, TA Day and many more to come!
Any questions? You can email ctl@uwo.ca or come visit us on the second floor of Weldon Library in suite 200.