International Student Orientation Schedule of 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. The Welcome Centre will be open on January 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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.
Drop-in appointments are available January 4 - 31 from 1 - 4 pm at Western International (2nd Floor, International and Graduate Affairs Building).
International Orientation Schedule
January 4
Welcome Centre
Connect
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Chu Centre
January 4
Explore Campus With Us!
Socialize
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
IGAB Main Entrance
January 4-5
Discover London
Community
Explore on your own
January 6-10
Welcome Centre
Connect
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Chu Centre
January 7
New International Students Webinar: Academic Supports
Learn
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Virtual
January 7
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic
Learn
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Chu Centre
January 8
New Exchange Student FAQ and Social Event
Socialize
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
IGAB Atrium
January 8
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic
Learn
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Chu Centre
January 9
Special Edition Global Cafe
Socialize
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
IGAB Atrium
January 10
New International Student Celebration Dinner
Socialize
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Great Hall (SH)
January 11
Western Hockey Game
Socialize
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thompson Arena
January 11-12
Winter Weekend Ideas
Community
Explore on your own
January 15
New International Students Webinar: Health & Wellness
Learn
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Virtual
January 16
Global Cafe Orientation Edition
Socialize
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
IGAB Atrium
January 17
Lunch for New International Students & Families
Socialize
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thames Hall Atrium
January 18
Western Basketball Game
Socialize
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Alumni Hall
January 18-19
Visit 100 Kellogg Lane
Community
Explore on your own
January 23
Global Cafe Orientation Edition
Socialize
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
IGAB Atrium
January 24
New International Students Webinar: Living in London
