New Students
We have a variety of programs and services to enhance your first year experience at Western University. From Summer Academic Orientation to peer mentoring programs and services for off-campus students we offer something for everyone! Please don't hesitate to connect and find the service and program to help make your transition to university a smooth and successful one.
Get Connected
Are you a first or second year student looking for academic and social transition support? Whether you are an off-campus student, mature student, a Scholars Elective student, a student-athlete, a student registered with Accessible Education, or simply a student wanting extra support from an upper year student in your faculty, there is a mentorship program for you!
See below or email academicsupport@uwo.ca to ask which program might be the right fit for you.
Academic Success Program (ASP): Sport
Student Athletes can access support programming and services specifically for their unique community.
International Peer Guide Program
Matching new international students with an upper-year Western student who will connect you to the Western community, answer questions, and provide support for your transition. Offered by Western International.
Out-of-Province Students Association (OPSA)
A unique mentorship program for incoming first year students to connect with an upper-year student from the same province (and often times from the same city and program as well).
Scholar's Electives Connectors Program
Upper-year Scholar's Electives students provide first year Scholar's Electives students with support through academic, extracurricular, and social transitions to university.
