School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS)
The School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, or SGPS, is the authoritative source for information related to regulations, procedures and timelines for graduate academic work. They also provide additional resources related to funding opportunities and succeeding in graduate school. Visit website.
Graduate Student Life
The Gradlife website is here to empower graduate students by providing comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date information on the services, supports, resources, and programs available to them at Western University. Find out more about academic supports, career development, housing & finances and building your social life on campus. Visit website.
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)
The Society of Graduate Students, or SOGS, serves as the representative body for the approximately 7,000 graduate students enrolled at Western. SOGS administers the Health and Dental coverage program for graduate students, and offers many other services and resources related to funding, support, and community. Visit website.
Also see: SOGS Orientation Presentation – Summer 2026 (pdf)
Western Libraries
Visit the Western Libraries website to access the library catalogue, services, research tools and more. Services hours are listed and there is also access to the online chat tool, “Ask a Librarian.” Visit website.
Health & Wellness
Life at Western is exciting and rewarding. It can also be demanding. Staying healthy – physically and mentally – will help you achieve your academic and career goals. Western offers many medical, health and wellness services and resources for graduate students. Our goal is to help create a healthy learning and working environment. Visit website.
Transportation & Parking
Getting around campus is easy but staff, students, faculty and visitors are always looking for more information on this vital service. From the Transportation & Parking page, you can get access to campus parking, information about parking permits – even find out how to pay parking fines if the need arises. Visit website.
Campus Maps
Need to know how to get somewhere on campus? Check out this handy collection of maps showing the location of buildings, services, parking and affiliates. Visit website.
Accessibility Services
Western is devoted to promoting accessibility and to ensuring that individuals have equitable access to services and facilities. This site provides information for students, faculty/staff and visitors to campus along with additional resources. Visit website.
Writing Support Centre (WSC)
Writing is pivotal to the success of every graduate student. Western offers a number of services including virtual one-on-one appointments for graduate students, graduate writing seminars and access to a number of writing resources. Visit website.
International Student Services
Caring and knowledgeable international student advisors and program coordinators are here for students as they begin their journey as an international student and throughout their time at Western. Programs and services offered by Western International help students develop skills, learn about key services and supports, and connect them with friends and community. Visit website.