International Student Orientation Events

Our hybrid orientation program will include virtual information sessions as well as exciting in-person social events to help you meet new friends and feel at home at Western.

Please plan to visit our Welcome Centre during your first week to connect with fellow new students and get support with your transition to Western.

Meet with an International Student Advisor

As a new student, you are encouraged to connect with an advisor during your first month at Western to get personalized advice and learn more about how they can support you throughout your time here.

International Orientation Schedule

 August 25 - 30 and September 2 - 5

Welcome Centre

Connect
 10 am - 3 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 August 29

Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic

Learn
 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  Chu Centre
 August 28

Residence Dinner

Connect
 5 - 7 pm
 August 30

Explore Campus With Us!

Socialize
 1- 3 pm
  IGAB Main Entrance
 August 30

Sports and Social Night

Socialize
 3 - 5 pm
  Campus Recreation Centre
 August 31

Western Mustangs Game

Socialize
 7 - 10 pm
  Western Alumni Stadium
 September 3

Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic

Learn
 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  Chu Centre
 September 4

Special Edition Global Cafe

Socialize
 3- 5 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 6 - 7

Western Fair

Community
 Explore on Your Own
 September 10

Exchange Student FAQ & Social

Socialize
 5 - 7 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 11

Special Edition Global Cafe

Socialize
 3- 5 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 12

New Student Celebration Dinner

Socialize
 5 - 8 pm
  Great Hall (SH)
 September 13 - 14

Lucky Lion Night Market

Community
 Explore on Your Own
 September 15

New International Students Webinar: Academic Supports

Learn
 12:30 - 2 pm
  Virtual
 September 17

New International Students Webinar: Health & Wellness

Learn
 12:30 - 2 pm
  Virtual
 September 18

New International Students Webinar: Living in London

Learn
 12:30 - 2 pm
  Virtual
 September 18

Special Edition Global Cafe

Socialize
 3- 5 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 19

International Families Lunch

Socialize
 1 - 3 pm
  Thames Hall Atrium
 September 19

Peer Guide Network Launch Event: Undergraduate Edition

Socialize
 3 - 5 pm
  Chu Centre
 September 20 - 21

Explore London: The Forest City

Community
 Explore on Your Own
 September 25

Special Edition Global Cafe

Socialize
 3- 5 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 26

International Family Friday

Socialize
 1:30 - 2:30 pm
  Chu Centre
 September 26

Peer Guide Network Launch Event: Graduate Edition

Socialize
 3 - 5 pm
  IGAB Atrium
 September 27

Homecoming: Western Mustangs Game

Community
 1 - 3 pm
 September 28

100 Kellogg Lane

Community
 Explore on Your Own