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.
Orientation for International Students – December 3 – January 31
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.
Find more information and the full schedule of programming here.
Location: Online & In-Person
Hosted by: Western International
Student Experience Graduate Student Orientation & Welcome – January 7
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Weldon Library Community Room
Welcome to Western! Hear from Student Experience, SGPS, SOGS, and PSAC 610. Meet fellow students and learn how to make the most of grad school.
Grad Life Coaching Office Hours – January 8
January 8: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Talk with Meghan O'Hara (Program Specialist, Graduate Student Life) about transitioning into grad school, wellness, leadership, and more. Coaching helps you make a plan and connect with campus supports.
Note: Not a counselling service.
Graduate Student Campus Walking Tour – January 7 & 9
Time: Jan 7th at 3:30 p.m. or Jan 9th at 2 p.m.
Meet outside: Western Student Services Building
Join Meghan O'Hara (Program Specialist, Graduate Student Life) to explore campus landmarks and learn about student resources.
Graduate Student Library Tour – January 16
January 16: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet inside the entrance of Weldon Library to tour Weldon and Taylor libraries and discover available services.
Graduate Student Resource Fair – January 20
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Weldon Library Community Room
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.
There are many more 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 here and check out the Society of Graduate Students event page here.
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.
