Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS)
Welcome to the Western community and to the Off-Campus family!
Are you an incoming student living off-campus? The Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) is a community of students and upper year mentors designed to help you in your transition to Western. OC is known on campus as One Big Family and we are excited for you to join us.
SOCS consists of 8 committees: Academics, Community Outreach, Events, Health, Wellness, International, Media and OCSC (Off-Campus Student Council) which are committed to making you feel at home here at Western!
Examples of events/activities hosted by each committee.
- Academics: Study sessions, LinkedIn workshops
- Community Outreach: Volunteer with a community partner
- Events: Movie night, semi-formal
- Health: OC intramurals and other sporting events
- Wellness: Wellness/Self-Care nights
- International: Multi-cultural potluck, OC Global Cafe
- Media: Captures highlights of each event
Want to get involved? The Off-Campus Student Council (OCSC) is a great place to start! Work with a group of like-minded off-campus first years and sophs to plan and execute events throughout the year and get a taste of the Sophing experience. More information regarding OCSC and application deadlines coming soon!
The Off-Campus Resource Center (OCRC) is a "home away from home" for first year off-campus students and Sophs. Fully equipped with couches, a microwave, a TV, games and more, it is a great place to study, meet new people and hang out during the day.
Location: UCC 251
Orientation and Sophs
Your Off-Campus Sophs will be with you every step of the way through Orientation and the entire year! Each student is paired with an Orientation Leader (aka Soph) to assist with your transition to Western. For the most recent Orientation updates, please visit the official orientation website by clicking here.
Connect with us by sending us an email at offcampus@uwo.ca
- Follow us on Instagram! (@ocsophs)
Off-Campus Sophs
Passionate about supporting students in their transition to Western?
Join the Off-Campus (OC) Soph team!
Off-campus students have a different set of needs than those living in residence and the OC Soph team aims to specifically address those needs while building an inclusive and welcoming community for off-campus students at Western.
Applications for the 2026-2027 Off-Campus Soph Team are closed. Recruitment for the 2027-2028 cycle will being in the Fall; keep an eye on the oweek.ca website for more information!
Stay tuned for more information on applications to join the OC Soph team.
