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Step 5: Prepare for Western
Prepare For Western
You’re joining Western! So, what’s next? The time between accepting your offer and starting school can bring a mix of nerves and excitement. Don’t worry, you’re in the right spot to get ready for Western.
How Do I Prepare?
March – May | ||
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Attend accepted student events 🌍 International Students: Apply for your study permit |
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May | ||
✔️ | Sign up for Summer Academic Orientation (SAO) workshops and book your 1-1 appointment (sessions run late May-August) | |
June | ||
✔️ | Pay your residence prepayment and fill in your Residence Placement Questionnaire (or start searching for off-campus housing) | |
✔️ | Register for courses | |
✔️ | Join the private Facebook group for your year | |
✔️ | Register for SmartStart and Community Connections | |
✔️ | Send us your final documents (check your Choose Western Offer Portal for your deadline) | |
✔️ | 🌍 International Students: Begin planning your move to Canada. | |
July | ||
✔️ | Review your tuition fee statement on your Student Center and pay your fees | |
✔️ | Attend Community Connections | |
✔️ | Find out your residence building assignment (you'll get an email) | |
✔️ | Upload your Western ONECard photo and government ID | |
August | ||
✔️ | Browse The Book Store and buy your books using your personalized textbook list | |
✔️ | Complete your Cyber Safety Awareness online training | |
✔️ | Check out the Orientation Week line-up | |
September | ||
✔️ | Move in! Classes begin after Labour Day in September |
Welcome To Western, Mustang!
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