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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
Available in-person or online, please visit GradLife Coaching for details on how to book an appointment and receive support navigating Western’s resources, programs, services, and supports.
- August 31, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sept 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sept 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sept 8, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
- Sept 10, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Drop-in anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to chat with Student Experience staff and SOGS representatives to learn about events, resources, and supports available to you as a graduate student.
Date: Tuesday September 8, 12 - 4 p.m.
Location: Middlesex College, 110
Registration is not required, but you can register for an email reminder.
Join us in Weldon Library for a full day of flexible programming focused on developing grad school-specific skills and knowledge. All graduate students are welcome! GradLife Orientation features:
- 12 concurrent breakout sessions on topics like applying for funding, the supervisor relationship, career options, and much more
- A panel discussion with current graduate students
- A fair where you can meet the campus services that are here to support you
- Lots of opportunities to connect with fellow grad students and build community.
You can stay for the entire Orientation, or just for a few sessions—build your own adventure by selecting the sessions you're most interested in attending.
Date: Friday September 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Weldon Library (virtual options available)
Get oriented to Western's campus with a tour of campus to get to know some of the major landmarks, buildings, and campus history.
Date: September 10, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & September 14, 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: In person; Meet outside Western Student Services Building, between Weldon Library and UCC.
Join Western Libraries staff for a special guided tour of the two biggest libraries on main campus: Weldon and Taylor.
Date: Tuesday September 15, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: In person; Meet at Weldon Library Info Desk
Grad Study Hub is a welcoming co-working space just for grad students where you can focus on your studies, connect with peers, and get support along the way. You'll have the chance to work alongside a graduate mentor and access helpful learning tools. Coffee and snacks provided.
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays, September 24 to December 10, drop-in 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Western Student Services Building, Room 2130 (2nd floor)
Each week, students get together to discuss their progress and reflect on what they were or were not able to get done during the previous week. There is time to plan for the upcoming week, and share your plans with each other.
Dates: Weekly on Mondays, October 19 to November 30, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Online
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.
Dates: October 22 to November 26
Location: In-person
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-August, 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.