Whether this is your first experience living in Canada and apart from your family and friends or you’ve spent time here already, your first year at Western will mean adjusting to a new cultural, social, and academic environment. All new students are encouraged to review our Pre-Arrival Welcome Modules and participate fully in International Student Orientation.
Topics include:
Services and supports available from Western International
Academic values in Canada, academic culture and the unwritten rules of the Canadian university classroom
Finding housing and tips for living in London
Important immigration regulations for international students
Health care, health insurance and staying well in Canada
Study Permit and Immigration Information
Applying for your Study Permit
Important steps & documents
Your responsibilities
International Student Orientation
Event schedule
Pre-arrival Welcome Modules
Other orientation activities
What to Bring to Canada
Essential documents
Personal items and money
Electronics and Chargers
Finding Housing
On-Campus housing
Off-Campus housing
Temporary accommodations
How to Get Here
How to get to London
How to get to Western
London public transit
Health Care & Wellness
UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan)
Physical and mental health services
Health care providers and extended health insurance
Money & Banking
Tips to prepare before you arrive
Expenses to expect when you arrive
Banking information
Arrival & Settling In
When you should arrive
Setting up your home (Utilities, Mobile Phones, Internet)
Programs to help your transition
Western Basics
Key services for new students
Fees & tuition and your Western Identity
Course registration, Student Center, OWL, Western ONECard, bus pass
