Global & Intercultural Engagement Honour
Get recognized for your global and intercultural skills
In today’s interconnected world, global and intercultural skills are more important than ever. Western’s Global & Intercultural Engagement Honour celebrates students who take part in academic and extracurricular activities that build these valuable skills during their time at Western.
When you complete the Global Honour, it will be noted on your official transcript—highlighting your global readiness to future employers and helping you stand out after graduation.
Why complete the Global Honour?
Who is eligible?
- All undergraduate and graduate students in any faculty on main campus
- Students at Huron University and King's University College
How to achieve the Global Honour
Complete ONE activity from each of the three categories:
Choose from a wide range of academic and non-academic courses with a global or intercultural focus – offered at Western or through other programs.
Engage in a global experience at home or abroad.
Discover the many ways to fulfill this category requirement.
Participate in workshops, training, or language learning to build global and intercultural skills.
Choose from a range of opportunities offered at Western or through other programs.
Application process
Apply for the Global Honour
Complete an application in Atlas, Western's international experience portal. You'll need to:
- Open a Global Honour application in Atlas
- Complete the "Foundations for Intercultural Competence and Global Engagement" online module in OWL and obtain the certificate. Instructions will be provided within the application form
- Identify your learning objectives and skills development within your Global Honour application
- Upload your module certificate to your Atlas application
- Submit the initial application section
Submit activity claims
Submit evidence of completion for all category requirements, attaching supporting documents in Atlas where applicable.
Final reflection
Upon completion and approval of all category requirements, write a critical reflection articulating how your experiences have influenced your global awareness and intercultural fluency. You can submit this in various formats: artwork, vlogs, e-portfolio, video, etc.
How to earn the Global Honour
Ready to begin your Global journey?
Start building the intercultural skills that will set you apart in today's global marketplace.
Log in to apply in AtlasQuestions?
Contact us at goabroad@uwo.ca for more information.
FAQs
Is there a deadline to apply for the Global Honour?
Deadlines for completing specific steps of the Global Honour are posted in Atlas and are based on your anticipated graduation date. Please review the deadlines carefully to ensure you are completing all steps in time for your graduation.
When can I start my application for the Global Honour?
You can start your application and register in the Global Honour any time after you start your degree at Western. You must register for the Global Honour at least four months before your expected convocation month. It is strongly recommended that you begin your Global Honour application as soon as possible.
What if I participated in an activity/event/experience that is not listed on the website or in Atlas? Can I still claim this for points?
If you would like to claim an activity/event/experience that is not already listed on Atlas or the website, you must submit a statement and supporting documents to support your claims directly through Atlas. Please see the instructions under each category in the Atlas application.
