WESTERN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020

International & Exchange Student Centre International Student Handbook 2019-2020

A message from the past:

This message was written by the international student volunteers who researched, compiled and developed the first draft of this handbook in 1987-1988.

Hello,

So, this is it. You have finally arrived in London, Ontario, Canada where you will be attending one of the finest universities in North America.

You may be at Western by random choice, sheer luck, or because you wanted to experience what Western has to offer. The experiences you will have, especially during the first two weeks, will be similar to what we have experienced. For example: adjusting to a different lifestyle, experiencing some culture shock, and feeling excited at times and lost at other times.

This is where we hope this handbook will come in handy for you. It contains information on questions commonly asked by international students. Undoubtedly, not every concern that you have will be covered here. If you have a problem, a good rule of thumb is to start at the International and Exchange Student Centre. If the staff can’t help you, they will make sure to find someone who can.

We wish you every success in your studies and hope you will enjoy your years at Western because we sure enjoyed ours!

Ting Wah Chien, Siew Hooi Lim, Salauddin S.S

Published by

International and Exchange Student Centre Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Western International, Western University International and Graduate Affairs Building, 2nd Floor Western University is situated on the traditional London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7 territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Lenape and Attawandaron peoples, who have 519-661-2111 ext. 89309 longstanding relationships to the land and region 519-661-2111 ext. 85908 (for appointments) of Southwestern Ontario and the City of London [email protected] | www.iesc.uwo.ca The local First Nation communities of this area 29th Printing: August 2019 include Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, © 2019 International and Exchange Student Centre Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee- Delaware Nation. In the region, there are eleven First Nation communities and a growing Indigenous urban population. Western values the significant The information in this handbook is reviewed historical and contemporary contributions of local and updated yearly. We welcome your input and regional First Nations and all of the Original and suggestions. peoples of Turtle Island (North America). Table of Contents

International and Exchange Student Centre...... 2 Dates and Events...... 3 Academics...... 4 Accessibility...... 5 Code of Student Conduct...... 5 Cultural Transitions...... 5 Environmental Sustainability...... 6 Equity...... 6 Family...... 7 Food...... 7 Get Involved: Leadership, Experience and Career...... 9 Health Care...... 10 Housing...... 11 Immigration...... 11 Indigenous Peoples...... 12 Internationalization...... 12 Legal...... 12 LGBTQ2+ Services...... 13 London...... 14 Making Friends...... 14 Money and Taxes...... 15 Photo Identification...... 16 Religious and Faith Support...... 16 Safe Campus...... 16 Security...... 17 Self-Care and Wellness...... 17 Sexual Violence and Harassment...... 19 Sports and Recreation...... 20 Telephone, Internet, Television...... 20 Transportation...... 20 Working...... 20 Index...... 21 Map...... Back Cover

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 1 International and Exchange Student Centre iesc.uwo.ca

About Us International Student General Inquiries The International and Exchange Student Centre – Social Science 519-661-2111 ext. 89309 Centre (IESC) promotes internationalization iesc.uwo.ca/social_science Online Assistance is available at [email protected] at Western by offering programs and services Room 1040, Social Science Centre to support students in their university journey. The International Student Network keeps you This centre is open to all international Living and studying in a new country can be informed about the IESC events and activities students in the Faculty of Social Science in a life-changing experience. It is our hope that happening throughout the year, through all programs, graduate and undergraduate. during your time at Western, you will build regular emails. New students are automatically It offers immigration advising, individual meaningful community and social connections. subscribed. If you are not receiving these assistance with personal, financial or other Our programs and services are highlighted updates, please contact [email protected]. questions, peer support programs and throughout this handbook. For detailed Join us on Facebook and Twitter to receive connection to many other programs and information visit us at iesc.uwo.ca event reminders, important updates and fun services on campus. The IESC is located on the second floor of the information about living in Canada. International and Graduate Affairs Building. We Drop-in during the week or make an have a comfortable lounge area for meeting appointment anytime to meet with the other students and enjoying planned activities International Student Advisor. facebook.com/uwo.international throughout the year. You can also access resources and have your questions answered. @IESCatWestern Western International Western International is a dedicated team responsible for international student services, international learning, international relations, international internships and development and international undergraduate recruitment. It is a central resource for the Western community seeking to both experience and promote international experiences on campus and abroad. Office Hours Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Immigration Drop-In Hours Drop-in help times are offered by the IESC to provide general immigration information and referrals. Visit iesc.uwo.ca for the schedule.

2 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 International Student Orientation

Monday, September 2, 2019 Friday, January 3, 2020 Friday, May 1, 2020

Learn more about academics in Canada, dealing with culture shock, navigating the Canadian health care system, and getting settled at Western and in London

August 28, Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic September 6, 11 Important Dates September 2 International Student Orientation Western Holiday Schedule 2019-2020 September 2-13 English Conversation Program Registration (Offices on campus will be closed)

September 3 Meet Your Peer Guide Event September 2 Labour Day December 31 President's Day October 14 Thanksgiving Day January 1 New Year's Day September 5 Welcome Global Café (O-Week Edition) December 24 Designated Day February 17 Family Day December 25 Christmas Day April 10 Good Friday December 26 Boxing Day May 18 Victoria Day September 6 Tea & Information for Spouses (every Friday) December 27 Designated Day July 1 Canada Day December 28 Designated Day August 3 Civic Holiday September 8 Gathering at Gibbons Park

September 12 Global Café (every Thursday until Dec. 5) Undergraduate Student Orientation Orientation Week or 'O-Week' September 19 What you Need to Know to Get a Job September 1-8, 2019

Global Café (Roommate Mixer Edition) September 19 Graduate Student Orientation

September 21 Niagara Falls Day Trip SGPS Fall Orientation SOGS Orientation Week IGSIC Orientation Event September 5, 2019 September 9 - 13, 2019 September 10, 2019 September 25 Work Regulations

October 1 Canada, Eh?! Friendships and Relationships Daylight Savings: November 3, 2019 & March 8, 2020 There are two days during the year when the clocks are adjusted to conserve October 3 Football Game facebook.com/uwo.international daylight. We either lose or gain an hour on these days. To remember what to do when the clocks change, in the “Spring” season and the “Fall”/Autumn Canada, Eh?! Shopping and Preparing for Winter October 9 season we either “spring” forward or “fall” back.

October 12 Thanksgiving Dinner Start Strong Series October 16 Resumes, Cover Letters & Interview Strategies This academic series of workshops provides tips and resources for new and returning international students to aid in academic success. October 24 Study Permit Extensions and Amendments September 16 September 17 September 18 September 23 October 25 Canada, Eh?! Healthy Eating While in Canada Effective Writing Strategies for Academic Research & Western Reading Strategies for in Canada Success Libraries International Students November 11-15 International Week Fall Break/Reading Week November 14 Western Goes Global Cultural Showcase Undergraduate students will get a break from classes during November 27 Post-Graduation Work Permit Session Fall Study Break November 4-10 and Reading Week February 15-23.

Holiday Networking Tea December 19 Academic Dates and Deadlines

Dates subject to change. Visit events.westernu.ca/events/academic-dates and your faculty website. Visit iesc.uwo.ca/events regularly for updates and more events! Go to mobile.uwo.ca and install the WesternU app for updates, exam schedules, campus maps and much more!

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 3 Academic Information Office of the Ombudsperson as “Communicating in the Canadian Classroom,” Room 3135, Western Student Services and “Language of Research Presentations” You may find yourself wondering about The Office of the Ombudsperson assists workshops. teaching.uwo.ca academic expectations and the academic students with academic and non-academic culture at Western. Knowing what to expect from university-related concerns and problems, Academic Support for your classes, the term and the year will help and in reviewing their rights to appeal or Undergraduate Students you to keep up with all of the requirements of petition substantive matters (for example: your program. It can be challenging at times, but grades, scholastic offenses, progression Academic Counselling know that there are many resources on campus requirements, fees, fines, etc.). Academic counsellors in each Faculty help to help you achieve your academic goals. Visit students with any academic questions or the IESC website for detailed information about: Writing Support Centre concerns they may have such as: course 4th floor, Western Student Services classroom etiquette, course definitions, degree selection, accommodation for missed structure, professors and teaching assistants The Writing Support Centre’s goal is to assignments or exams, special permission, and resources for undergraduate and graduate help you develop your skills and realize progression requirements, appeal procedures students. your potential as a writer. They offer free and interpretation of policies. Contact your comprehensive writing support to students, Faculty Dean’s office to make an appointment. Where To Go For Help faculty, staff and all other members of the Undergraduate students > Academic Counsellors Western University community. Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre Graduate students > Supervisor or Graduate Chair 4th floor, Western Student Services Exchange students > International Learning Staff Academic Support for Before hiring a tutor, get free assistance at the PAL Centre. You can discuss general or subject- Visiting students > Supervisor or Program Graduate Students specific learning concerns with a Learning Coordinator Graduate Supervision Handbook Peer (senior student volunteer) in a supportive Academic Support grad.uwo.ca/administration/ environment and develop learning strategies to supervision.html achieve your academic goals. Help is available Libraries To better understand your rights and five days a week in the fall and winter terms. The Western Libraries system has seven responsibilities as a graduate student Leadership and Mentorship Program locations throughout campus that provide at Western, please refer to Graduate lamp.uwo.ca Supervision Handbook. This document access to physical collections, individual and Through the Leadership and Mentorship defines Western’s expectations for group study spaces, printing and copying Program (LAMP) students can request an supervisors as well as for students. It also facilities, online library resources and wireless upper year Peer Mentor from their Faculty or provides guidelines on a variety of topics, access. Online you will find short videos and Program. LAMP Mentors provide academic and including how to appropriately resolve guides that answer questions about library social support to offer a successful transition to conflicts with your supervisor. research, citations, writing, accessing resources, university life. library services and more. In addition, helpful The School of Graduate and staff members provide assistance. Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) Start Strong 1st floor, International and Graduate Affairs Building This is a four-part series designed to help students achieve academic success at Western. If you have concerns that cannot be Topics include; Effective Writing in Canada, addressed by your program chair or Research and Libraries at Western, Strategies coordinator, you can contact SGPS. Visit for Academic Success, and Reading Strategies grad.uwo.ca for more information about for International Students. Sessions are held in financial support, the Graduate Education September. Council, GradPath (an online portal for professional development opportunities) and Learning Development & Success The Wire (which includes a list of campus 4th floor, Western Student Services events, programs and important deadlines). Learning Skills Services counsellors provide Centre for Teaching & Learning information and support to help Western Room 122, 1st floor, Weldon Library students achieve academic success. They provide services to undergraduate and The Centre for Teaching and Learning graduate students, students experiencing supports faculty members, graduate students academic setbacks, as well as students wanting and staff who are teaching at Western. to maintain exceptional academic standing. They offer training for international graduate students and new teaching assistants, such

4 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 magazines, newspapers, websites, plays, Academic Integrity movies, photos, paintings and textbooks Cheating, plagiarism and • unpublished works such as class unauthorized collaboration are lectures, class notes, class handouts, strictly prohibited. speeches, other students’ papers and materials from a research service You are responsible for understanding the expectations of Canadian Universities and Ask your professor what citation format they the University’s Scholastic Offence Policy. prefer. For information on different citation styles, Your culture may define cheating and visit lib.uwo.ca. For help writing citations, visit the plagiarism differently but both intentional Writing Support Centre. and unintentional cheating or plagiarism will Consequences of Cheating and result in an academic penalty. Ignorance of Plagiarism the Policy is not a defense. Cheating, plagiarizing and unauthorized Examples of Cheating Include: collaborating can result in: • giving someone answers during a • receiving a zero on your assignment or test test • looking at someone else’s test • failing your course • bringing a ‘cheat sheet’ to a test, • suspension or expulsion from Western even if you do not use it (for repeat offenders) • submitting an assignment that Source: Cheating, Plagiarism and Unauthorized you have previously submitted for Collaboration: What Students Need To Know. another class Office of the Ombudsperson. Western University, • using data or references that you July 2009. know to be false in a lab report, essay or other assignment Accessibility Code of Student Conduct What is Plagiarism? accessibility.uwo.ca Familiarize yourself with the Code of Student Western is committed to achieving barrier- Conduct at studentexperience.uwo.ca/student_ Plagiarism is using another person’s work experience/studentconduct.html without acknowledging that the work is not free accessibility for persons with disabilities yours. Another person’s words must appear studying, visiting and working at Western. As The University encourages students to set for within quotation marks and you must cite part of this commitment, there are a variety themselves the highest standards of behaviour on/ sources even when you have paraphrased of services on campus devoted to promoting off-campus, including behaviour that contributes to another person’s ideas into your own words. accessibility and to ensuring that individuals a safe, respectful and peaceful community. have equitable access to services and facilities. What is Unauthorized The Purpose of the Code: Collaboration? Student Accessibility Services (SAS) • to define the general standard of conduct 4th floor, Western Student Services expected of students registered at Western Unauthorized collaboration happens University when students work with and/or receive Student Accessibility Services plays a central role in Western’s efforts to ensure its academic • to provide examples of behaviour that help from someone (a friend, classmate, constitutes a breach of this standard of programs are accessible for all students. SAS parent, etc.) without the specific permission conduct of the instructor on assignments that will arranges academic accommodation for classes, exams, internships and other course or program • to provide examples of sanctions that may be submitted for a grade. Unauthorized be imposed collaboration applies to in-class and take- activities. SAS also provides digital and braille • to set out the disciplinary procedures that home tests, labs, essays, and assignments. textbooks, accessible campus transportation, the University will follow Students may not collaborate without faculty learning strategy instruction for students with permission. learning disabilities, access to computer labs that Sanctions for non-compliance range from a warning are equipped with assistive technology, referrals or reprimand to expulsion from the university. Citations and Sources for assessments and other services. In addition to disciplinary action taken by the All sources must be cited. Sources are: University against the student under this Code, a • published works such as books, student may also be subject to criminal prosecution.

Cultural Transitions Stage Three: “Cultural Adaptation” During this stage you begin to accept your new Transitioning to university, a new Stage Two: “Culture Shock” surroundings and start to feel more comfortable. country, culture, social, linguistic Culture shock is the emotional and/ You start participating in the local culture, and academic environment can or physical discomfort experienced learning the language, making friends and be very demanding. Adjusting to when settling into a new culture. enjoying life. The following are a few strategies many changes at the same time While for some people the process to help cope with cultural adjustment: can cause stress. may be brief and hardly noticeable, • establish a routine and manage your time for others it may be associated with • keep some contact with home disorientation, stress, confusion, • evaluate your expectations and be flexible Stage One: “Honeymoon Phase” a desire to remain withdrawn, • pay attention to what your body is telling you • keep an open mind When you first enter a new culture loneliness, anger, frustration, fear, homesickness or depression. Some • find out what is available to you at Western everything is new and exciting. You may • talk to people, join a club or an IESC feel happy and excited about your new may experience physical problems (fatigue, illness, upset stomach, program (see Making Friends on page 14) surroundings. • keep your sense of humour and try to enjoy insomnia, headaches, etc.). yourself

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 5 Peer Support Centre westernusc.ca/your-services/ peer-support-centre The Peer Support Centre encompasses seven student-led support services that are available to all students on Western’s campus. The goal of each support service is to provide the campus community with awareness of social issues, support for marginalized groups, advocacy initiatives to improve the lives of undergraduate students at Western and volunteer opportunities for interested students. Gender Equality Network westernusc.ca/your-services/inclusivity- programming The Gender Equality Network (GEN) provides resources and safe space, and advocates on gender issues. GEN also educates Western University’s campus on issues of gender equality and gender diversity by providing comprehensive and diverse educational programming through events, speaker series, conferences, and collaborative initiatives with various on-campus groups and community partners. Environmental Sustainability Race Relations All persons who are visitors to or residents Office of the Ombudsperson Room 3135, Western Student Services EnviroWestern of Canada are protected by both Federal westernusc.ca/envirowestern and Provincial laws from discrimination and/ The Office of the Ombudsperson assists students EnviroWestern seeks to promote or harassment on the basis of race, colour with academic and nonacademic problems and environmentally sustainable initiatives and or ethnic ancestry. Unfortunately, racism in reviewing their rights. The office can suggest behaviours within Western campus. All students does exist in Canada and it is important that various strategies for managing conflicts and are encouraged to get involved in small or each person be aware of their rights. Racism challenges. big ways through their various programs and can be very subtle and often disguised as (See also LGBTQ2+ Services on page 13) events. humour. Dealing with experiences of racism or microaggressions (intentional or unintentional Sustainability at Western derogatory remarks or behaviour) can cause sustainability.uwo.ca psychological or physical stress. If you feel A sustainable campus is one that promotes you have been discriminated against, you the smallest possible ecological footprint by can discuss the situation with Equity & Human promoting a healthy ecosystem and supporting Rights Services. Alternatively, you might the values of conservation. There are many find it helpful to talk to an advisor, a peer sustainability initiatives that students can get mentor, friends or residence staff about your involved in, including: experience. • touring Western’s Green Infrastructure (innovative and efficient buildings) Equity Support Services joining a sustainability club Allyship Network USC • partaking in sustainability projects (e.g., water bottle refill stations, recycling and composting Allyship Network USC strives to create a on campus, and carpooling and biking) safe and inclusive campus by providing free educational workshops on various diversity • participating in competitions such as issues. Western’s Ideas for Sustainability and the Environment. Ethnocultural Support Service facebook.com/EthnoUSC Equity Ethnocultural Support Service (ESS) supports students who experience issues related to Equity & Human Rights Services culture or ethnicity that limit their educational Rooms 2319, Somerville House experience at Western. ESS also organizes Equity and Human Rights Services (EHRS) events to promote multiculturalism and provides information on the university’s knowledge of different cultures. discrimination and harassment (e.g., racial and sexual harassment) policies, employment Peer Support Centre equity and diversity and other human rights Room 256, University Community Centre related issues. In a confidential manner, The Peer Support Centre is a resource centre they can assist students, faculty and staff by and safe space for all students. By fostering a providing advice to those who feel they have spirit of openness and understanding through been harassed or discriminated against, as well peer-based support, the goal of the centre as receiving and mediating complaints. is to provide students with an accessible, welcoming and accommodating service.

6 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Food Cooking It’s never too late to start cooking healthy meals. Recipes can be found online (allrecipes. com) with detailed instructions on how to prepare food. Cooking tips: Make 2-3 dinner portions so you can eat Family Tea and Information Session for leftovers the next day. When shopping, be sure Spouses/Partners of International to stock up on foods that: The IESC provides the following Students • Don’t expire quickly such as eggs, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, dried resources and support for international These sessions provide the opportunity to beans, seeds, nuts, pasta and rice; meet and to get to know other spouses or students and their families. • Can be frozen, such as meat, bagged partners (and our staff), practice your English milk and bread; Events skills, learn about Canadian culture, share knowledge, culture and skills as well as • Are frozen, such as fruit and A number of the IESC's trips and events are vegetables. open to the families of international students discuss topics related to international families and living in Canada. The IESC hosts this This way you always have something to cook (spouses/ partners and children). Visit the and you won’t have to go shopping as often. IESC’s online calendar for full details, sign-up drop-in event on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to for our weekly International Student Network 2:30 p.m. throughout the year. For full event Food Support emails and/or follow us on Facebook and details visit the IESC website. Twitter. Provincial Health Insurance Food Support Service (FSS) [email protected] Individual Assistance Open Work Permit holders (including spouses westernusc.ca/your-services/food-support- Confidential appointments are available with of international students) may be eligible for services an International Student Advisor for individual free Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) The University Students' Council (USC)'s FSS consultations on all issues related to living in coverage, provided they are employed provides an anonymous food support service Canada and adjusting to Canadian culture. To full-time with an employer in Ontario for (an on-campus food bank) to assist students book an appointment, call or visit the IESC. a minimum of six months. Having OHIP who may be experiencing challenges. coverage would eliminate the need for UHIP Students can request a food hamper online. Job Search Help coverage. For more details about eligibility, Hampers are placed in the lockers across from visit the IESC website. Student Health Services, then an email is sent Assistance is available to help spouses or to the student with the locker combination. common-law partners with issues regarding Work Permit for your Canadian work regulations and the job search Spouse or Partner PSAC Local 610 Food Support process. To book an appointment, call or visit psac610.ca the IESC. The following websites provide A spouse or common-law partner of a full-time Graduate student teaching assistants (T.A.s) information about the Canadian job search international student holding a valid study can apply through the Public Service Alliance process: permit may apply for a work permit if they of Canada's Local 610 Union to access this • career.uwo.ca wish to work in Canada during their stay. The service if they are experiencing long- or short- work permit will be valid for the same duration • London Economic Development Corporation: term financial need. The program provides as the study permit of the student spouse at grocery store gift cards. ledc.com Western. The work permit will be an “open” • settlement.org work permit, meaning there are no restrictions Healthy Eating Questions? • WIL Employment Connections: wil.ca in terms of place of employment, location of IESC hosts "Healthy Eating While in Canada" • Working in London: employment, or type of employment (aside sessions in Fall and Winter terms as part of the immigration.london.ca/working from standard restrictions that are issued on "Canada, Eh?! Transitioning to Canada Series." open work permits). Your spouse or common- At each session, students prepare a meal with Programs law partner does not need a job offer in order a nutritionist and student leaders and learn to apply. For further information on family more about shopping and preparing healthy English Conversation Program (ECP) members working in Canada, please visit: cic. meals. Visit iesc.uwo.ca for details iesc.uwo.ca/ecp gc.ca/english/study/work-spouse.asp Nutritional Information Services The goal of the ECP program is to help Visit the IESC Website for nutrition.uwo.ca participants improve their conversational Hospitality Services at Western provides English. The program provides eight sessions Helpful Information About: nutrition services to all students. Visit their per term with a trained English Conversation • immigration information website for information on ways to maintain Facilitator. Registration takes place in • inviting your family to Canada a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating September, January and May. • spouses volunteering in Canada while living in residence. You can also submit Global Café • spouses and children studying in nutrition-related questions to through the iesc.uwo.ca/programs/global_cafe.html Canada online system called “Ask Anne." Global Café is a weekly drop-in gathering • registering your children in school Registered Dietitian where you can connect with International • child care options facebook.com/WesternDietitianServices and Canadian students and meet friends in a • parenting groups, resources and support Through USC, the dietitians offer free casual and relaxed setting. Sessions are held • recreation programs individual counselling, group presentations, on Thursday afternoons 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • health insurance for dependents grocery store tours, recipe analysis, sample Refreshments are provided. (see page 10 also) menus, recipes and cooking classes.

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 7 European Thai A Taste of Britain Bangkok Pad Thai 2115 Aldersbrook Road...... 519-488-1590 735 Richmond Street...... 519-433-6634 Budapest Thaifoon Restaurant 348 Dundas Street...... 519-439-3431 120 Dundas Street...... 519-850-1222 Hot Oven Thai Express Covent Garden Market...... 519-679-1620 1680 Richmond Street North...... 519-645-0754 Marienbad Restaurant 122 Carling Street...... 519-679-9940 Vietnamese Ben Thanh Greek 655 Fanshawe Park Road West...... 519-433-6346 Four Seasons Quynh Nhi 1455 Fanshawe Park Road West....519-471-7570 55 Wharncliffe Road Noth...... 519-850-8878 Mykonos Restaurant Tamarine by Quynh Nhi 572 Adelaide Street...... 519-434-6736 118 Dundas Street...... 519-601-8276 Mythic Grill Thuan Kieu 179 Albert Street...... 519-433-0230 1275 Highbury Avenue North...... 519-455-7704 Vietnam Taste Restaurants Italian 666 Wonderland Road North...... 519-471-0068 Listed below are some restaurants that are Bertoldi’s Trattoria Vietnam Restaurant unique to London. 650 Richmond Street...... 519-438-4343 1074 Dundas Street...... 519-457-0762 Fellini Koolini’s African 155 Albert Street...... 519-642-2300 Vegan & Vegetarian Enat La Casa Ristorante Copper Branch 379 Horton Street East...... 519-432-8113 117 King Street...... 519-434-2272 660 Richmond Street...... 519-204-5111 Addis Ababa Plant Matter Kitchen 465 Dundas Street...... 519-433-4222 Japanese 162 Wortley Road...... 519-660-3663 Heart Sushi Zen Gardens Canadian 530 Oxford Street West...... 519-601-6868 344 Dundas Street...... 519-433-6688 Billy’s Downtown Deli 168 Sushi Freshii 113 Dundas Street...... 519-679-1970 660 Oxford Street West...... 519-657-0303 1680 Richmond Street...... 519-252-1161 Broughdale Pub Nov 8 Sushi Galore Globally Local 1131 Richmond Street...... 519-660-8778 1422 Fanshawe Park Road West...... 519-471-1108 252 Dundas Street...... 226-781-2410 Crossing's Hyde Park Tanakaya 1269 Hyde Park Road...... 519-472-3020 130 King Street...... 519-850-8838 The Morrissey House 361 Dundas Street...... 519-204-9220 Korean Prince Albert’s Diner Kimchi House 565 Richmond Street...... 519-432-2835 500 Oxford Street West...... 519-601-6733 Richie’s Family Restaurant Ozen 1673 Richmond Street...... 519-660-0650 607 Richmond Street...... 519-642-2558 The Works – Gourmet Burger Bistro 145 King Street...... 519-601-5464 Latin American Casa Cubana Caribbean/West Indian 411 Hamilton Road...... 519-204-8061 Irie Bites Café Che Resto Bar 91 Wellington Street...... 519-858-4743 225 Dundas Street...... 519-601-7999 Reggae’s Caribbean Restaurant Under the Volcano 1050 Kipps Lane...... 226-927-3604 30 Wharncliffe Road...... 519-435-1197 Triniman Kitchen 700 Richmond Street...... 519-601-2361 Middle Eastern Barakat Restaurant Chinese 1149 Western Road...... 519-850-8080 Kambie Nate’s Shawarma 375 Horton Street East...... 519-434-8787 Covent Garden Market...... 519-667-0041 Congee Chan Paramount Fine Foods 735 Wonderland Road...... 519-641-5686 769 Southdale Road East...... 519-668-1800 South Asian Tehran Karoon 500 Oxford Street West...... 519-472-9292 Curry’s Shawarma Pita Palace 118 Wellington Road...... 519-645-3226 104-1103 Adelaide Street North....519-667-0000 Jewel of India 390 Richmond Street...... 519-434-9268 Portuguese Raja Fine Indian Cuisine Imperio Dos Frangos 428 Clarence Street...... 519-601-7252 741 Hamilton Road...... 519-453-7952 Aroma of India King of the Pigs DID YOU KNOW? 350 Dundas Street...... 519-601-5353 301 Oxford Street West...... 519-204-8978 Upset stomach: new foods can cause problems, Massey’s Fine Indian Cuisine Rei Dos Leitos especially those high in fat or dairy (cow’s milk). 174 King Street...... 519-672-2989 706 Hamilton Road...... 519-452-1310 Many Canadian “fast foods” are high in fat and can produce digestive upset. Consult the Canada Food Guide at food-guide.canada.ca to help balance your diet.

8 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Where to Buy Food Western Farmers’ Market Volunteering On Campus - Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to get Groceries on Campus p.m. (June to October) involved, to be active and get to know people Grocery Checkout...... Lower level, UCC Masonville Farmers’ and Artisan’s Market in your community. It is also a chance for you to Grocery Stores in London In the Masonville Place parking lot - Fridays enhance your skills, gain Canadian career-related from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (May to October) Most grocery stores have an International experience and learn about different aspects food section with Kosher, Halal and a variety of Western Fair Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market of the Canadian culture. In some situations, ethnic foods. 900 King Street - Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. volunteering in Canada requires a work permit. to 3:00 p.m. Select vendors are available on There are many volunteer opportunities available Food Basics...... 1299 Oxford Street East Thursdays. at Western and within the London community ...... 1225 Wonderland Road North through the following organizations and many Fresh Co...... 1080 Adelaide Street North Get Involved: more: Metro...... 1030 Adelaide Street North Leadership, Experience and • Western International (IESC, International ...... 301 Oxford Street West Career Preparation Learning, International Week, etc.) Loblaws...... 1740 Richmond Street North • Volunteers In Progress Faculty Students No Frills...... 599 Fanshawe Park Road West Getting involved in your community promotes Councils and Associations a sense of connection and wellbeing. Superstore...... 825 Oxford Street East • The Gazette (campus newspaper) Involvement could include large or small • CHRW – Radio Western ...... 1205 Oxford Street West volunteer commitments, taking on a leadership Sobey’s...... 1595 Adelaide Street North role or participating in alternative learning • Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) ...... 661 Wonderland Road North opportunities. • Western Foot Patrol (safety program) • Intramurals at Western Valu-Mart...... 234 Oxford Street East International Learning Ethnic Food Stores goabroad.uwo.ca • Leadership and Mentorship Program (LAMP) • Pillar Nonprofit Network (off-campus) Asian International Learning connects students with Food Island...... 530 Oxford Street West a world of opportunities through exchange, • London’s Cross-Cultural Learner Centre United...... 1062 Adelaide Street North study abroad, research, internships and (off-campus) SuperKing...... 785 Wonderland Road South course-based experiences. With more than 170 university and community partnerships in Graduate Student Involvement Caribbean/West Indian PSAC Local 610 Festival Food-Mart.....456 Southdale Road East over 40 countries, students can benefit from many different types of international learning Room 1313, Somerville House East Indian experiences, including: The PSAC Local 610 is a union for Graduate Indo-Asian...... 689 Oxford Street West • Exchange and Study Abroad Teaching Assistants and Postdoctoral Associates European • Internships at Western. The elected officers of the PSAC Euro Best...... 1295 Highbury Avenue Local 610 are responsible for negotiating the European Delight...735 Wonderland Road North • Research Opportunities terms of the Collective Agreement on behalf of A Taste of Britain...... 2115 Aldersbrook Road • Faculty-Led Experiences its members. To become a member you can visit Halal Careers & Experience their office and sign-up. Membership gives you Jazeara Store...... 574 Adelaide Street North career.uwo.ca the right to participate in elections and general Aladdin’s Foods...... 611 Wonderland Road North experience.uwo.ca meetings. Latin American Western offers a wide range of experiential Latino Market...... 470 Dundas Street and service learning opportunities. Programs Farmers' Markets include: internships, community engaged learning, the Impact Experience (formerly Farmers’ markets typically sell locally grown Alternative Spring Break) and more. They fruits and vegetables. Some markets will also also offer employment opportunities online sell cooked food, pastries, meat, honey, arts/ through Western Connect (connect.uwo. crafts and other specialty items. ca) where students can view on-campus Covent Garden Market recruiting, summer, volunteer and off-campus 130 King Street - Open daily job postings. Students can access the Gibraltar Weekend Market Employment Help and Resource Centre, make 1712 Dundas Street - Open Saturday and an appointment with a Career Counsellor or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. attend one of their workshops or career fairs.

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 9 Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) University Students’ Council (USC) Online Resources and sogs.uwo.ca Room 340, University Community Centre SOGS is a student organization that serves The USC is the largest and most Telephone Support graduate students at Western. The SOGS comprehensive student government in website provides useful information, including Middlesex London Health Unit Canada. As a leading undergraduate 519-663-5317 details about how to get involved on SOGS organization on campus, their focus is to The health unit’s website has a wide range committees. For example, the International provide social programming, to lead political of health and wellness-related information for Graduate Student Issues Committee (IGSIC) advocacy and to offer a vast array of services you and your family, such as: information about explores and addresses the concerns of and operations important to undergraduate frost-bite, prenatal support, parenting programs, incoming and returning international graduate students at Western. diseases, domestic violence, food safety and students. International graduate students can Visit clubs week in September or go to immunizations. They also have helpful videos on voice their issues and concerns through the westernusc.ca/clubs for ways to get involved. various topics. Visit or phone to IGSIC by contacting the committee or joining With over 200 clubs, various support services, healthunit.com speak to a public health nurse. as a committee member. IGSIC, in partnership programs, operations, advocacy and more, the with SGPS and the IESC, recently created USC has something for everyone. Telehealth Ontario Phone Line an International Graduate Student Guide to 1-866-797-0000 Western University, which is hosted on the Health Care This free and confidential telephone service SOGS website. health.uwo.ca connects you over the phone with a Registered Undergraduate Student In London, there are various hospitals, Nurse for health advice and consultations 24 Involvement walk-in clinics, family doctors and women’s hours a day, 7 days a week. The nurse will ask Co-Curricular Record Program health/pregnancy support. On-campus we you to describe your symptoms and recommend myexperience.uwo.ca have Student Health Services (medical and whether you should care for yourself at home, go to a walk-in clinic or a hospital emergency room. The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) complements counselling) and Psychological Services your academic transcript by helping you through the Student Development Centre. Health Insurance to record your out-of-classroom learning Emergency dental treatment is available to experiences. Having a CCR is a great addition the public at the Dentistry Clinic at Western Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) University. The dental treatment is not free to your resume for job interviews or graduate OHIP is available to Canadian citizens and but the clinic fees are less expensive than school applications. The deadline to add permanent residents (landed immigrants). Open the amount charged at private dental clinics. activities to your record is in April. Work Permit holders (including spouses of Visit the IESC website for a list of health care international students) may be eligible for OHIP Global and Intercultural Engagement Honour providers in London. international.uwo.ca/globalhonour coverage provided they are employed full-time Western's Global and Intercultural Engagement with an employer in Ontario for a minimum of Honor will recognize and reward students' six months. Offered by the province, this plan DID YOU KNOW? covers the cost of services such as: physicians’ experience and engagement in international On-campus health services include a activities both curricular and extracurricular. services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, Chiropractic Clinic, Optometrist, Pharmacy surgery, X-rays, hospital services and emergency Once achieved, the Honor appears on the and Dental Services (located in the student's transcript upon graduation. dental care in a hospital. (OHIP does not cover University Community Centre). In addition, eye examinations unless you are under 19 or over the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic 65 years old). Services not covered by the plan is located in the 3M Centre. include: charges for dental care not approved by the plan, eyeglasses and prescription medication (for those over age 25). For more details about eligibility, visit the IESC website. University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) iesc.uwo.ca/uhip UHIP offers many of the same benefits for international students as OHIP. UHIP fees are included in the tuition bill for graduate and undergraduate students. Exchange students are also automatically enrolled in UHIP and must pay the fee to Western. The cost of UHIP is $636 for full year undergraduate students and $212 per term for graduate students and exchange students.

10 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Any of your dependents (i.e., spouses/ vaccinations, some basic dental costs, eye partner and/or children) who accompany you exams and glasses/contact lenses, travel to Canada will also require UHIP coverage insurance, as well as other services not while they are here. Dependents are NOT included in your UHIP coverage. All full-time automatically registered. To register your graduate students registered with the School of family, please visit Human Resources. There Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), with is a $500 LATE FEE if you do not register the exception of Ivey students, are covered your dependents within 30 days of arriving in by this plan. The cost is included in your Canada. activity fee. Part-time students, postdoctoral fellows and their dependents may opt into the When Does My UHIP Coverage program by submitting an application to the Begin and End? SOGS office. An international student is covered by UHIP PSAC Local 610 on the day of their arrival in Canada, but psac610.ca not earlier than the 10th day of the month before their university term begins. Students Members of the PSAC Local 610 at Western will receive an email to their Western email are covered by the union’s Extended Health account once their UHIP card is available for Plan (EHP). Members receive health and dental printing online. International students may benefits that are not offered through UHIP and extend their UHIP coverage for a maximum the SOGS health plans including medical tests, of 60 days after the last period of academic the remaining percentage not covered by the the study permit extension and to submit an study for travel or graduation purposes only. SOGS health plan, prescription sunglasses, application for a new Temporary Resident Visa Apply for this at the end of term and pay at over-the-counter medication for colds/flus for (if needed), since processing times can take Human Resources. The monthly cost of UHIP children, etc. For a full list, visit their website. anywhere from 20 to 75 or more days. is $53 for students and $53 for dependents. Housing If Your Study Permit Expires Additional Health Care Western offers on-campus residences, on- If your study permit expires before Immigration, campus apartments and townhouses for Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives Coverage and Dental your application for an extension, you will be Insurance students with families. If you prefer to live off-campus, housing is readily available in “out of status”, which means you will lose your legal status in Canada. “In some cases, you may Undergraduate Students, London. Visit the IESC website for information about apartments, leasing information, buying apply to restore your status as a student. To Ivey MBA Students, & Western furniture, paying your utilities and your legal apply, you must: submit your application within English Language students rights as a tenant. If you encounter any 90 days of losing your status, keep meeting USC Student Health, Dental and Travel difficulties with your landlords or roommates, the requirements for your stay, have met all the Insurance connect with the friendly staff at the Housing conditions listed on your permit, and pay your fees…On your application, you must clearly and studentbenefits.ca Mediation Service offcampus.uwo.ca/ completely explain how you lost your status. This insurance plan covers a wide range of mediation. Staff can let you know about your medical expenses (up to 80% of prescription rights in any situation involving your off-campus There is no guarantee that we will accept your drug costs and ambulance fees, accidental housing. application. If your family members have also and preventative dental, bi-annual eye exams, lost their status, each must apply (and pay) to get massage therapy and other health practitioner Immigration it restored. You may stay in Canada while IRCC fees, medical equipment, vaccines, etc.). make a decision on your application. But, you The IESC offers drop-in help, workshops and aren’t allowed to study until your status has been Students can add their family (spouse and/ immigration appointments. or dependents) to the plan. The plan is restored” canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- effective from September 1 to August 31 Know When Your Study Permit citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study- each year. Students with proof of equivalent Expires! permit health coverage can opt-out of the plan in All international students must have a valid If you are “out of status” because your study September. Study Permit while studying at Western (unless permit has expired and you have not applied for an extension, see an International Student Graduate Students your program of study has a duration of 6 months or less). If your studies require you Advisor immediately. Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Student to remain in Canada beyond the expiry date Requirement to Actively Pursue Health, Vision, Dental and Travel Plan of your Study Permit, you must obtain an studentcare.ca Studies extension before it expires. Typically, students If you hold a study permit, "you must remain SOGS offers a student health plan that apply for study permit extensions 2-3 months covers up to 80% of prescription costs and enrolled... and make reasonable and timely in advance, in order to have time to obtain progress towards completing your program. Failing to do so may lead to your removal from Canada.” canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study- permit/how-to-apply Taking a leave of absence or becoming a part- time student will affect your legal ability to work in Canada while studying and may make you ineligible for a postgraduate work permit (PGWP) when you complete your program of study in Canada. Please meet with an International Student Advisor, an Academic Counsellor or your supervisor and SGPS to discuss your options and immigration implications.

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 11 Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Studies Library Room 3103, Social Science Centre ‘Indigenous Peoples' is a collective name The library is open to faculty, students and for the original peoples of North America researchers. There is study space, internet and their descendants. In Canada there access and a collection of 2,436 resources available. are many Indigenous communities or "Nations" with distinct cultural practices, Indigenous Studies languages, histories and spiritual beliefs indigenousstudies.uwo.ca that have survived attempted colonization To learn more about Indigenous languages, and cultural genocide over the past several history or culture, consider taking at course in the Indigenous Studies Department. hundred years. More than 1.67 million people in Canada Indigenous Awareness Week indigenousweek.uwo.ca identify themselves as an Indigenous Western celebrates local Indigenous culture person. Indigenous people live both on- and scholarship through an annual Indigenous reserve and off-reserve in rural and urban Awareness Week. The week is a great communities across Canada. opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures Indigenous peoples engage in all levels and history. Events are open to everyone. of work, study and research at Western Indigenous Services University, enriching campus life for the indigenous.uwo.ca benefit of all. Western’s Indigenous Services supports a diverse and growing Indigenous student population who come local First Nations communities as well as many others from across Turtle Island (North America).

Will Your Passport Expire Soon? Legal If you need to obtain a new passport, it is recommended that you begin this process 6 Under the Canadian Charter of Rights months before your passport expires. and Freedoms: United States Visitor Visa • everyone has the fundamental freedoms of religion, belief, opinion, expression and In November the IESC hosts a U.S. Visa peaceful assembly Information Session. This session will • everyone has the right to life, liberty and include topics such as visiting, studying and security of the person working temporarily in the U.S. This session • every individual is equal under the law is presented by representatives from the and has the right to the equal protection U.S. Consulate General in Toronto. For and cannot be discriminated against exact dates and times, please see the IESC based on race, national or ethnic online calendar. If you have questions about origin, skin colour, religion, sex, sexual applying for a United States Visitor Visa or orientation, age or mental or physical about Studying or Working in the U.S., stop disability by the IESC or visit the IESC website for more To review the complete Canadian Charter of information. DID YOU KNOW? Rights and Freedoms, visit the Government of Canada’s Justice Laws website. International at Western Global Reach: Western has more than Western attracts individuals with a broad 5,200 international students from 121 Canadian Law worldview seeking to study, influence and countries. International Students in Canada have full lead in the international community. Western We also have a global network of more protection under Canadian Law. In turn they graduates are prepared to live, work and than 305,000 alumni in over 150 countries are also required to comply with the rules and regulations of Canadian Law. If you commit a contribute to international economies, worldwide and more than 2,200 Western crime on- or off-campus you are subject to legal cultures and societies. Our researchers have students go abroad on an International prosecution. Consequences for breaking the law collaborations on every continent and students Learning experience each year. and are engaged faculty far and wide. Visit can be serious and can lead to loss of legal status international.uwo.ca for details. in Canada. Driving in Ontario Hand-Held Devices While Driving In Ontario, it is illegal to talk, text, type, dial, or email using cell phones and other hand-held devices while driving. Hands-free devices are permitted; however, they should be securely fastened or mounted in the vehicle so that they will not move while you drive.

12 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Impaired Driving in public places such as in a park or when while on campus. Cannabis use is subject to Driving while your judgement is impaired by walking down the street. Alcohol can only be rules and regulations set by the province of drugs or alcohol is a crime under the Criminal consumed in an establishment or at an event Ontario. See ontario.ca/cannabis for more Code of Canada. Individuals convicted of that has a license to serve alcohol and in your information. home if you are of legal drinking age. impaired driving can lose their driver's licence, Legal Questions be fined or spend time in jail. For more Non-Smoking Legislation Community Legal Services information, visit mto.gov.on.ca. In Ontario, you must be 19 years or older to Room 126, Law Building Illegal Drugs, Liquor Laws & purchase cigarettes or other tobacco products. Community Legal Services (CLS) is a legal clinic Non-Smoking Legislation The Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking located at the Faculty of Law at Western which Illegal Drugs in workplaces, enclosed public spaces, on and provides free legal assistance to members around children’s playgrounds and publicly of the community and to Western students. Possession of street drugs such as magic owned sport fields and surfaces, on all bar and CLS provides services in a variety of areas of mushrooms, ketamine, methamphetamine, restaurant patios and in motor vehicles when law, including criminal, landlord and tenant, LSD, cocaine/crack, GHB, heroin, opioids children under 16 years of age are present. immigration and academic appeals. CLS also and ecstasy is illegal in Canada. These these provides notarized copies of documents and drugs can have serious and lasting, mental and Note: Western is a smoke-free campus. will witness affidavits, statutory declarations and physical health risks. Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited. invitations to family members (service fees apply). Liquor Laws Cannabis The Law Society of Upper Canada The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 and Cannabis is legal in Canada. However, it lsuc.on.ca | 1-855-947-5255 proof of your age is required for admission into cannot be smoked or consumed anywhere establishments serving alcoholic beverages. on Western's campus. The amount of The Law Society offers a referral service for a Examples of acceptable identification are cannabis an individual can possess must be free 30-minute consultation with a lawyer in a valid driver’s licence, a valid passport or not greater than what is allowed by law and Ontario. You can contact the referral service by Ontario Photo Card. It is illegal to drink liquor must be kept in a sealed, airtight container phone or online.

LGBTQ2+ Services PrideWestern LGBTTIQQ2SA+ Support Program facebook.com/PrideWesternUSC 4th floor, Western Student Services LGBTQ2+ is a common term referring to individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, PrideWestern is a service dedicated to the Western provides counselling services to bisexual, transgender and questioning and/ gender and sexually diverse community LGBTTIQQ2SA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or queer. In Canada, the ‘2’ stands for two- on campus. The organization promotes Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Queer, spirited, as a representation of Indigenous awareness and advocacy through a variety of Questioning, 2-Spirited, Asexual) students. cultural identities related to sexuality and programs, including the annual Pride Week, Counsellors can assist students with coming movie nights, socials and coffee houses. out issues, family matters, isolation, dealing with gender. Many variations of the term occur. queer phobia on campus and other concerns.

Allyship Network Society of Graduate Students Allyship Network Western strives to create a Pride Commissioner safe and inclusive campus by providing free [email protected] educational workshops on diversity issues. The Pride Commissioner advocates for The Pride Library LGBTQ2+ SOGS members and helps Main Floor, D. B. Weldon Library connect students to resources and support uwo.ca/pridelib regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, The Pride Library offers a diverse and Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, expanding range of international literature, 2-Spirited, and Asexual issues. ideal for researching LGBT2+ issues. A special collection of international films are available for individual or group viewing.

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 13 Making Friends International Peer Connection or “Peer Guide Program” Participation in student clubs and This program connects new international students with organizations of your interest can provide current undergraduate or graduate Western students (Peer you with an opportunity to meet people Guides). The program offers friendly support, assistance with similar interests. See "Get Involved" with cultural and transitional issues, involvement in Western on page 9 for ideas of how to connect and London community activities and a link to Western with other students on campus. The IESC services and resources. provides many opportunities for students to connect with each other through our various iesc.uwo.ca/peer programs, services, trips and social events. Here are a few: Canada Eh?! Transitioning to Canada Series London Canada Eh?! is a series of information sessions designed to support international There are a variety of places to see and things students in their transition to Canada. to do in the city of London, Ontario. To find Whether you have just arrived or have general information about what London has to been here for a few years, these sessions offer, including special events throughout the offer you an opportunity to learn more year, visit: about Canadian culture and to meet and london.ca build connections with other international yourlondoncalling.ca and Canadian students. Examples of immigration.london.ca past sessions include: Friendships and London Weather: Seasons londontourism.ca Relationships - Canadian Style, Healthy Eating While in Canada, Get Connected: Fall/Autumn Forest City Getting Involved Off-Campus and Learning to Love Winter. Autumn is full of beauty as the leaves change colour London has more than a hundred parks and fall off the trees. The season officially starts in including Gibbon’s Park and Ross Park, which English Conversation Program September. Fall weather can best be described as are close to campus. Victoria Park hosts many (ECP) cool and rainy, but can also have some warm days. festivals and events throughout the year. These services are available to help You will need a sweater, light coat or lined jacket. A Springbank Park, along the Thames River, is improve spoken English skills and to raincoat, rain boots and an umbrella are also good the home of Storybook Gardens, a fantasyland increase confidence in using conversational to have. children’s playground. Fanshawe Conservation English. You might also make some new Winter Area, a year-round park located by a lake, friends and expand your social network. The winter season officially begins in December offers hiking/biking trails, fishing, camping, ice Conversation circles are two hours long but snowfall could start as early as October or skating and skiing. Visit the City of London and happen once per week for eight weeks November and last until April. January and February website for a full list of parks, in and outdoor each term. Registration takes place in are the coldest months where the temperature can swimming pools, splash pads and recreation September, January and May. range between -2°C and -10°C with an average centres. iesc.uwo.ca/ecp As the weather turns cold, learn how to skate temperature of -6°C. Blowing winds can lower the at one of London’s many ice skating rinks (you Global Café temperatures considerably (-25°C). This is called can rent skates at some rinks), go tobogganing Global Café is a weekly drop-in gathering “wind-chill.” down snow covered hills with your friends or where international and Canadian students Survival tips for winter: attend one of London’s outdoor festivals, such can connect and meet friends in a casual • Wear a hat and scarf as the annual “Lighting of the Lights” which is and relaxed setting. Global Café is held • Layer your clothing held in Victoria Park each November. weekly on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 • Avoid tight clothing and boots p.m. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided. • Use mittens instead of gloves • Stay hydrated (drink a lot of water) • Moisturize your face, lips and hands • Eat regularly, as hunger can cause you to feel colder. Spring Spring usually begins in March and can be an unpredictable season of changing temperatures with a mixture of rain and sunshine. Similar to the fall season, a sweater, light coat or lined jacket will be needed. A raincoat, rain boots and an umbrella are also good to have. Summer Summer begins in June and is warm and sunny with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 35°C. Lightweight clothing, shorts, t-shirts and sandals are appropriate for this season. The UV index is highest during this season. It is highly recommended that you wear a hat and apply sunscreen daily to prevent sunburn.

14 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Money & Taxes Banking There are many banks close to campus and many of them have student discounts or reward programs. Bank of Montreal 101 Fanshawe Park Road East CIBC...... 228 Oxford Street East ...... 97 Fanshawe Park Road East HSBC...... 285 King Street Royal Bank (RBC)...... 383 Richmond Street Scotiabank...... 109 Fanshawe Park Road East TD Canada Trust...... 1137 Richmond Street Income Tax Information Sessions questions. These are general information sessions for International Students only, we will not be completing your income tax Budget return. Many students experience stress related to The IESC offers several presentations money matters. Budgeting your money can in February and March. We will give an Sales Tax help you manage your stress. Use the sample overview of the Canadian tax system, help In Ontario, tax is added to the total price of your budget on this page to plan your finances this you determine your residency status (for tax purchase at the checkout. Normally 13% HST is year. If you have further questions regarding purposes) and review the process on how added but some items will only have 5% (GST) your financial issues you can speak with an to file your taxes and provide referrals to Tax or 8% (PST). Most children’s items (shoes and International Student Advisor at the IESC and/ Clinics in the community. After the presentation clothing) and non-packaged groceries are tax or visit iwellness.uwo.ca and there will be an opportunity for you to ask exempt. offcampus.uwo.ca/budgeting.cfm Financial Assistance Sample Budget Worksheet Western offers financial assistance to Estimated Actual international students through scholarships, Expenses Cost Cost bursaries, work opportunities and emergency loans. Funding is limited and students must Tuition and fees meet eligibility requirements. Visit iesc.uwo.ca/finaid for details. Textbooks, school supplies Reporting Income Tax Any money you earn while residing in Canada, Rent/residence fees including income earned from employment, scholarships, bursaries, assistantships (TA or Utilities (water, electricity, heating) RA), research grants or fellowships, is subject to Canadian Income Tax. The deadline to complete and submit your Income Tax forms Telephone, internet, television is April 30 of each year. Please note that the tax year runs from January 1 - December 31. In Groceries/food February you may begin receiving several tax documents and receipts by mail or online (e.g., Laundry T4, T4A, T2202A, T5, donation receipts, etc.). Make sure to keep all of these as you will need them to file your Income Tax Return. Visit the Toiletries, household supplies IESC website to determine if you are required to file your income tax return and for more Personal items information about the process. Free Income Tax Clinics Esthetics, hair cuts Every year in March, the USC offers a FREE Income Tax Clinic for undergraduate students. Clothing There are also a number of FREE Income Tax Clinics throughout the city, through the Canada Transportation (taxis or car rental) Revenue Agency (CRA)’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The CVITP is a Entertainment (movies, video games, apps) collaboration between CRA and community organizations. The organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers Study Permit renewal fees to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who have a modest income Health insurance for family (if applicable) and a simple tax situation. For a list of clinics, search “CVITP” online. Child care fees (if applicable)

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International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 15 Safe Campus safecampus.uwo.ca Ontario Health and Safety Act Ontario Legislation on Workplace Harassment, Violence and Domestic Violence protects all students and employees at Western. If you plan to work or study on or off-campus during your time in Ontario, make sure you are familiar with the Ontario Health and Safety Act (Bill 168). As an employee/student you have the right to work/study in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and domestic violence. The Ontario Human Rights Code defines harassment as “engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.” uwo.ca/equity/discrimination/help/ faq.html#Q3 The consequences of violating the Ontario Health and Safety Act (Bill 168) can be serious Photo Identification You can have your Western email forwarded and can lead to legal prosecution and loss of to another email account if you prefer. Your legal status in Canada. You will need a photo identification card, Western user name and password is what you Examples of harassment include but are not such as an Ontario Driver’s Licence, in many will use to log in to your email account, OWL limited to: demeaning and derogatory remarks; situations in Canada. If you do not plan to (online learning system), Student Center and yelling; belittling another’s opinions; excluding obtain an Ontario Driver’s Licence you may most other Western accounts. Do not share a person from information the person requires want to consider applying for an Ontario your password with anyone. to do their work; intimidation; using profanity; Photo Card. Anyone living in Ontario age 16 displaying offensive material in either hard copy or older is eligible to apply. Foreign passports Religious and Faith Support or electronic form, etc. and study permits are acceptable forms of Western Chaplains Examples of violence include but are not limited identification in order to apply. The card costs to: verbal or written threats; domestic violence; $35. For more information visit chaplain.uwo.ca Room 38B, University Community Centre physical assault such as pushing, hitting, kicking, serviceontario.ca Western chaplains represent major religious punching, throwing items, beating, etc. There Your Western Identity denominations and are available to address are a number of Canadian laws and university Your student number is unique to you and the spiritual needs of those involved in policies in place that provide guidelines for should be kept private. Do not share it publicly. the university. Programs include worship, behaviour and protection. It’s helpful to be Your Western ONEcard can be obtained by counselling, films, marriage preparation, aware of these laws and policies as they outline visiting Student Central on the first floor of conversation, and more. If your faith group is what is acceptable and what is unacceptable the Western Student Services Building. Bring not represented by one of the chaplains, you behaviour in Canada and at Western. For people your student number and one piece of photo can request that they put you in contact with who find themselves in a situation in which they identification such as your passport. If you someone from your faith group. are being treated unfairly or are being harassed already uploaded a photo before coming to or physically hurt, it is critical to know that this

Canada, your Western ONECard should be Muslim Prayer Room behaviour is not tolerated in Canadian society Room 38A, University Community Centre available for pick-up when you arrive. If not, and that there are resources and confidential your photo will be taken and you can wait Students are welcome to use the space for support services in place to help you. Please while your card is produced. prayer 24 hours a day and 7 days per week review Western’s safe campus policies found while the UCC is open. here: safecampus.uwo.ca/sexual_violence/docs. Western University uses the “@uwo.ca” email html account for all correspondence with students.

16 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 Security London Police Service Student Emergency Response Team 911 (Emergency) Room 28, University Community Centre Alert WesternU If you dial 911 while you are off-campus or from SERT is a student-run, volunteer organization alert.westernu.ca your cell phone you will be connected with providing first-aid response to 9-1-1 calls for any Alert WesternU is a mass notification system the London Police Service. Contact 911 if you medical emergencies on main campus as well that issues important safety messages in need an ambulance, police or fire truck. 911 as Brescia and Huron campuses. SERT often the event of a campus-wide emergency. can be contacted if you feel threatened, see deals with minor, non-life-threatening situations Everyone with a Western email receives something suspicious or if you witness criminal that do not require an ambulance. They also notifications automatically. Login at the activity taking place. offer First Aid and CPR courses to those interested. website above to receive text notifications. Safety tips sert.uwo.ca Campus Community Police Service • do not leave property unattended. Western Foot Patrol uwo.ca/police • avoid showing that you are carrying a lot 519-661-3650 Room 1257, Stevenson Hall of cash. If you like to carry cash ensure Western Foot Patrol volunteer teams provide Dialing 911 in an emergency situation from it is not visible when you take out your safe escorts on the main and affiliate college a campus phone will connect you with wallet to pay for something campuses and some off-campus locations. Campus Police. When phoning 911 you will be • always keep your doors and windows A volunteer co-ed team will wait with you at asked if you need ambulance, fire, or police locked and keep your valuables out of bus stops, ensure you reach your car safely assistance. Campus Police are involved in view in campus parking lots and escort you to your activities that include patrols, response, crime • avoid telling people or leaving notes on residence or any building on campus. Western prevention, emergency management, fire your door stating that you are not home Foot Patrol also promotes safety awareness safety and lost and found items. Information • at the gym ensure you lock your around campus. uwo.ca/footpatrol is provided about safety on campus, personal belongings in a locker safety and property safety. Visit their website • when walking alone be alert and take to learn more about the following topics. notice of people walking in your general vicinity. Do not text, read or wear

Personal Safety headphones when walking because you • Work Safe Program will be distracted from your surroundings • Being Aware • avoid walking alone at night or walk on • Dating Safety well-lit streets where there are more • Drive Safe people • Indecent Phone Calls • if you are ever in an unsafe situation you • Sexual Assault can get onto a city bus and the driver • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) can contact the police through their radio Training • at night you can request a “courtesy • Facebook Safety stop” from the bus driver, they will then Self-Care and Wellness do their best to stop closer to your Property Security destination if the route allows them to do Your physical and psychological health and well- • Computer Security so safely being have a direct impact on your academic • Theft Prevention • do not let strangers you have recently and personal success. Consider the ways you • Bike Security met drive you home; taxis and buses are can maintain balance and good health in your new environment during your time here as • Wallets & Credit Cards lost and found considered a safe way to get home a student. Wellness is about finding balance crime prevention • do not accept alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages from strangers and never in your life and doing your best to ensure all Code Blue Emergency Phones leave your drink unattended; if you plan aspects of your being are in good health. It is The Code Blue Emergency Phones are in 21 to consume alcohol while you are out, go very important that you create an environment locations on campus for campus safety. They with people who you know well and trust. where you feel comfortable. Here are questions are available for anyone to use. To use the to consider: Scams phone, press the “emergency” button and it What do I need to be happy and thrive here in Download and read The Little Black Book of will connect you with Campus Police (available Canada? 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Reasons you Scams (competitionbureau.gc.ca/blackbook), published by the Competition Bureau • to be in contact with other people in my would use the emergency phones: situation? • If a crime is in progress or witnessed Canada. It provides information on how to understand if/when you are the target of • to be in touch with other people from my • If emergency assistance is needed deceptive practices, such as internet, phone culture? • if you are being harassed or feel or charity scams, pyramid schemes, etc. Also • to manage the relationships with my friends threatened be aware that some international students here and family abroad? • if you are ill or require medical attention in Canada have recently been the target of • to maintain contact with my religious faith? • if you require assistance or directions several different types of scams.

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 17 not be shared with family, university staff, Student Health Services course instructors or others without student’s Room 11, University Community Centre written permission and will not become part of The Student Health Services Clinic offers health student’s academic records. For more on the care information and medical and counselling university’s privacy policy, visit: uwo.ca/privacy services to all Western students. Physicians, International Students and nurses and counsellors are available for all Wellness Website types of health problems, be they recent health Visit iwellness.uwo.ca for tips and suggestions concerns or ongoing health conditions. The clinic on finding balance in your life. The website operates on an appointment or drop-in basis (for provides information and advice regarding medical problems of an immediate nature). You seven important and interacting dimensions will be required to show your Western ONEcard of health and wellness: emotional, physical, as well as your UHIP card (and fill out a UHIP academic and career, social and cultural, claim form) during each visit. spiritual, financial and environmental wellness Sexual Health in the context of cross-cultural adjustment and It is important to familiarize yourself with the intercultural experience. It includes information different aspects of sexual health that are about how to manage cultural transitions and consistent with your personal beliefs and values. enhance wellness, support services available, Sexual intimacy may have potential implications as well as the nature of counselling in Canada. for your health and wellbeing. If you are, or Each section of the website includes important decide to become sexually active, you can visit links to on- and off-campus resources as well the websites below to learn about safer sex as additional online information. options available in Canada. Safer sex options Living Well @ Western can include: birth control methods, preventing or • to make my apartment or room feel more Living Well @ Western hosts weekly events testing for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), like a home? throughout the year including yoga, Zumba safe sex products and understanding healthy • to eat healthy meals, including food and and meditation, to encourage wellness for relationships. Do not assume that your partner drinks from my home culture? campus community members. For event will share your values or concerns. If you would • to take time for rest and sleep adequately details visit like to talk to someone about sexual health, you each night? events.westernu.ca can contact Student Health Services on campus. Under what conditions do I achieve my best Birth Control Information sessions are offered by academic performance? Psychological Services Student Health Services for patients receiving 4th floor, Western Student Services or interested in receiving a prescription for birth • what were common conditions in past situations when I did well? Psychological Services provides professional, control. Sessions are about 45 minutes long and confidential psychological services free of include information on proper use and the types • how can I recreate this environment? charge to all Western students. They offer of birth control available. For more information • if I need support (moral, spiritual, social, counselling on an individual or group basis visit: etc.), where can I get it? for a wide variety of personal issues. • The Society of Obstetricians and • if I get overwhelmed, is there someone I Gynaecologists of Canada: can talk to? Residence Counselling Room 3C10, Ontario Hall Residence sexandu.ca • London-Middlesex Health Unit: Asking for Help Students living in residences have access to healthunit.com/sexual-health Asking for support when you are feeling confidential counselling services. Counsellors overwhelmed by academic or cultural can help students work through difficult See page 20 for information about sexual adjustment stress is very important. At situations and develop problem solving and violence, harassment and sexual consent. Canadian educational institutions, you may coping skills. Email [email protected] to set notice that there are many support services up a time to meet with a counsellor. available for students. It is common for students to seek help to support them in their journey to achieving academic and personal success. Wellness Support, Information and Activities Eating Well See Food and Food Support on page 7. International Student Advising and Counselling iesc.uwo.ca/advising International student advising, counselling and information is available on an individual basis for matters relating to academics (academic culture in Canada, appeal procedures, etc.), finances, cultural transitions, cross-cultural communications, career matters (Canadian work regulations, referrals to resources, etc.) and personal issues. Information disclosed by students during individual appointments will be kept private and confidential. It will

18 International Student Handbook // 2019-2020 TALK: Talking About Life in Canada Sexual Violence and support from the Sexual Violence Prevention iesc.uwo.ca/events Harassment Education Coordinator ([email protected]). The Safe TALK is a weekly group (Tuesdays in the Fall Campus website (safecampus.uwo.ca/sexual_ and Winter) where international students can “Western’s Policy on Sexual Violence is the violence/get_help.html) provides information on discuss and share experiences about living foundation of our commitment to providing resources and support, including the following and studying in a new culture, including health and maintaining an environment in which topics: going to a safe place, seeking health care, and wellness concerns. Refreshments are sexual violence is not tolerated. Western reporting and counselling options. provided. also has procedures to respond to sexual Sexual Consent violence to support members of our campus Wellness Education Centre community, regardless of where an incident Everyone in Canada has the freedom to Lower Level, University Community Centre of sexual violence has occurred" safecampus. choose with whom they want to have romantic wec.uwo.ca uwo.ca/sexual_violence relationships and whether or not they want to A safe, comfortable environment for all have a sexual relationship with that person. It Sexual violence is any violence, physical or is important that both people in a relationship Western students to get connected with the psychological, carried out through sexual health and wellness resources available on- have a clear understanding of the other person’s means or by targeting sexuality. This includes expectations regarding physical interaction and and off-campus. Wellness Peer Educators are sexual abuse, sexual assault or rape. It also available every weekday to help students sex. “Consent is the voluntary agreement to includes sexual harassment, stalking, indecent engage in the sexual activity in question. Consent: become more proactive about every or sexualized exposure, degrading sexual dimension of their well-being. The Wellness imagery, voyeurism, cyber harassment, • is never assumed or implied Coordinator, the Sexual Violence Prevention trafficking and sexual exploitation. • is not silence or the absence of "no" Education Coordinator and Western Dietitian • cannot be given if the victim is impaired Sexual assault is a crime as defined by the Services all have offices in the Centre. The by alcohol or drugs or is unconscious Centre contains a Wellness Space that staff Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual assault is a form of sexual harassment. • can never be obtained through threats or and students can book to host health and coercion is a form of harassment wellness-related activities. The centre annually Sexual harassment • can be revoked at any time publishes the Mental Health and Wellness on the basis of sex, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation that has the • cannot be obtained if the perpetrator Resource Guide, a listing of on- and off- abuses a position of trust, power or effect of creating a poisoned environment campus supports for all students at Western. authority (demeaning, intimidating, hostile). Usually Western’s Health and Wellness present is a pattern of repeated behaviours Consenting to one kind or instance of sexual Website such as offensive jokes, comments, displaying activity does not mean that consent is given to The health.uwo.ca website provides resources inappropriate materials or stereotyping. any other sexual activity or instance. No one and links to all health and wellness-related consents to being sexually assaulted” information and services at Western including Individuals Who Have Experienced safecampus.uwo.ca/sexual_violence student health services, healthy living, mental Sexual Violence health, health insurance, living well, nutrition, If you have been the victim of sexual violence, exercise and more. there are resources available to you including

International Student Handbook // Western University Canada 19 Student Support Services Bus Services Working London Transit Commission (LTC) As an international student, you should NOT Support Services New full-time students at Western can use expect that working in Canada while studying Student Central, Western Student Services their Western ONEcard on all public transit will be enough to cover tuition and expenses. Student Central offers a variety of services for buses. The fee is included in their tuition. You should also consider the academic current students and alumni. These services londontransit.ca demands of your program before applying to include: issuing transcripts, official Western Campus Shuttle Bus Service jobs, particularly in your first year of university letters and Western ONECards, processing tuition A free shuttle bus runs between Brescia studies in Canada. To determine your eligibility fee payments and many others. University College and King’s University to work in Canada visit iesc.uwo.ca/visas

College via Western from Monday to Friday Technology Support (stops are in front of Alumni Hall, near the Job Searching Kresge Building and Huron University College). For information or assistance with the Canadian job search process, talk to staff at Western Technology Services Free USC Late Night Exam Shuttle Service Main Floor, Support Services Building the IESC or the Student Success Centre. Visit During December and April exam periods the Western Technology Services (WTS) provides the Student Success Centre for a number of USC provides students with a late-night Shuttle support to the campus community, including programs and services, including online job Service, departing from the Natural Science email, online learning and campus wifi. They listing services. career.uwo.ca Building and Oxford Drive (in front of UCC). also produce web applications and maintain the Social Insurance Number (SIN) WesternU smart phone app. wts.uwo.ca Mustang Express The Mustang Express is a late-night shuttle A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit Download the WesternU App service to provide students with safe number that is required to work in Canada. transportation home from downtown after the If you plan to work, either as an on-campus The WesternU App provides on-the-go or off-campus employee or a teaching or access to the latest news and updates, LTC buses have stopped. Available in the Fall bus schedules, parking info, and access and Winter terms. research assistant, you must have a valid SIN to Western's OWL elearning tool. in order to receive payment. To apply, go in mobile.uwo.ca Taxi Companies and Uber person to a Service Canada Centre or attend Checker Limousine...... 519-659-0400 one of the SIN Clinics offered in the IESC each Green Taxi...... 519-777-8888 term. Applying for a SIN is free. Application Telephone, Internet and TV U-NEED-A Cab...... 519-438-2121 forms are available at the London Service There are several options in Canada: digital Yellow London Taxi...... 519-657-1111 Canada Centre or online at servicecanada.ca home phone, internet phone or mobile phone. Your Taxi...... 519-432-2222 Upper Year Undergraduate You can choose what works best for your Uber...... install the Uber app for details Students (Main Campus Only) lifestyle, long-distance calling needs and budget. Driving in Ontario International Student Work Opportunities Most communications companies also have Program (ISWOP) is an on-campus internet and television plans (cable, digital, or If you already have a driver's licence from employment program for upper-year satellite) to add to your phone plan. For a full list, another country, you may use it for up to undergraduate international students visit the IESC website. 60 days. After this time, an Ontario Driver’s Licence is required. Visit drivetest.ca for (registered at main campus). ISWOP is a Transportation details about foreign licence exchanges. program designed to provide financial For information about car rental, insurance, assistance through paid part-time employment The IESC website has detailed information about registration and driving laws, visit the IESC on-campus. For more information on ISWOP, local transportation, Ontario Driver’s Licences, website. visit iesc.uwo.ca/iswop ridesharing, renting cars and long-distance travel.

Sports and Recreation Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre uwo.ca/campusrec Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre Intramurals at Western is the home of Western Mustangs’ hockey, Taking part in Intramural sports is a great way figure skating and track teams. Although to get involved in university life. Participate in a mainly used for year-round ice activities, a wide range of opportunities at recreational or 200-metre track is also available for jogging, competitive levels. track and field meets, tennis, baseball and field hockey practices. Students can Mustang Athletics take advantage of free public skating and westernmustangs.ca jogging times between October and May. Western has 46 varsity and high-performance teams that compete against teams from other Student Recreation Centre universities in sports including football, soccer, Student memberships include access hockey, rugby, basketball, fencing, lacrosse and to a wide variety of aerobic and fitness cheerleading. Event tickets are available for classes, swim and aqua fitness, drop-in gym purchase online. activities (such as basketball, badminton, volleyball and futsal), squash courts and the Recreation Sports & Sport Clubs use of extensive weight-lifting and cardio Sport clubs are student-led and enable members space. The facilities include shower and to participate in and learn more about their sport locker rooms. You can also join classes of interest and to be engaged in physical activity. such as dance, aquatics, mind-body fitness courses or access personal wellness services such as personal training, massage therapy and more.

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Academic Counselling, 4 Farmers' Markets, 9 Medical Emergencies, 17 Spring, 14 Academic Integrity, 5 Financial Assistance, 15 Middlesex London Health Unit, 10 Start Strong Academic Series, 3, 4 Academic Support, 4 Food, 7 Money, 15 Student Accessibility Services, 5 Accessibility, 5 Food Support Service (FSS), 7 Muslim Prayer Room, 16 Student Card, 16 Alert WesternU, 17, 21 Forest City, 14 Mustang Athletics, 20 Student Central, 16, 20 Allyship Network, 6, 13 Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, 10 Mustang Express, 20 Student Conduct, Code of, 5 Banking, 15 Get Involved, 9 Non-Smoking Legislation, 13 Student Emergency Response Team, 17 Budget, 15 Global and Intercultural Engagement Honour, 10 Nutritional Information Services, 8 Student Health Services, 18 Bullying, 16 Global Café, 3, 7, 14 Office of the Ombudsperson, 4, 6 Student Support Services, 20 Bus Services, 20 Global Western, 12 On-Campus Pharmacy, 10 Study Abroad Programs, 9 Campus Community Police Service, 17 Graduate Supervision Handbook, 4 Online Health and Telephone Support, 10 Study Permit, 11 Campus Shuttle Bus Service, 20 Groceries on Campus, 9 Ontario Health and Safety Act, 16 Summer, 14 Cannabis, 13 Grocery Stores in London, 9 Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), 10 Summer Conversation Groups, 7, 14 Canada Eh?! Transitioning to Canada Series, 14 Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), 15 Ontario Human Rights Code, 6, 16 Support Services, 20 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 12 Health Care, 10 Ontario Photo Card, 16 Sustainability at Western, 6 Canadian Law, 12 Health Insurance, 10 Passport, 12 TALK: Talking About Life in Canada, 19 Career Counselling and Information, 9 Healthy Eating Questions, 7 Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre, 4 Taxes, 15 Chaplains. 16 Housing, 11 Peer Guide Program, 14 Taxi Companies and Uber, 20 Cheating, 5 Housing Mediation Service, 11 Peer Support Centre and Network, 6 Tea and Information Session for Spouses/ Chiropractic Clinic, 10 Human Rights Code, 16 Pharmacy, 10 Partners of International Students, 7 Citations and Sources, 5 Illegal Drugs, 13 Photo Identification, 16 Teaching & Learning, Centre for, 4 Clubs, 10 Immigration, 11 Plagiarism, 5 Technology Services, 20 Co-Curricular Record Program, 10 Impaired Driving, 13 Police, 17 Telehealth Ontario Phone Line, 10 Code Blue Emergency Phones, 17 Important Dates, 3 Pride Commissioner (SOGS), 13 Telephone, Internet and Television, 20 Code of Student Conduct, 5 Income Tax, 15 Pride Library, 13 Transcripts (Student Central), 20 Community engaged learning opportunities, 9 Indigenous Awareness Week, 12 PrideWestern, 13 Transportation, 20 Community Legal Services, 13 Indigenous Peoples, 12 Provincial Health Insurance, 10 Tuition Fee Payments, 20 Cooking, 7 Indigenous Studies Library, 12 PSAC Local 610, 9 Unauthorized Collaboration, 5 Counselling 4, 13, 18 Individual Assistance, 7, 18 PSAC Local 610 Food Support, 7 United States Visitor Visa, 12 Cultural Transitions, 5 International and Exchange Student Centre, 2 Psychological Services, 18 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), 10 Culture Shock, 5 International Food Stores, 9 Race Relations, 6 University Students’ Council (USC), 10 Daylight Savings Time, 3 International Graduate Student Issues Committee Recreation Sports and Sport Clubs, 20 Volunteering, 9 Dental, 10 (IGSIC), 10 Recreation and Athletic Centre, 20 WesternU App, 20 Dietitian, 7 International Learning, 9 Registered Dietitian, 7 Wellness, 17 Discrimination, 6 International Peer Connection, 14 Religious Support, 16 Western Chaplains, 16 Domestic Violence, 16 International Student Advising, 18 Residence Counselling, 18 Western Dietitian Services, 7 Drinking Age, 13 International Student Work Opportunities Program Residences, 11 Western Foot Patrol, 17 Driver’s Licence, 20 (ISWOP), 20 Restaurants, 8 Western International, 2, 12 Driving in Ontario, 12, 20 International Students and Wellness Website, 18 Rights and Freedoms, 12 Western ONECard, 16, 20 Drugs, 13 Internationalization at Western, 12 Safety and Security, 16, 17 Western Student Recreation Centre, 20 Eating Well, 7 Intramurals at Western, 20 Sales Tax, 15 Western Technology Services, 20 Emergency, 17 Job Search Help, 7, 9, 20 School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Western’s Health and Wellness Website, 18 Employment Help, 7, 9 Job Searching, 20 (SGPS), 4 Where to Buy Food, 9 English Conversation Program (ECP), 7, 14 Law Society of Upper Canada, 13 Seasons, 14 Wind-chill, 14 Environmental Sustainability, 6 Laws/Legal, 12 Self-care, 17 Winter, 14 EnviroWestern, 6 Leadership and Mentorship Program, 4 Sexual Assault, 19 Women’s Issues Network, 6 Equity & Human Rights Services, 6 Learning Development & Success, 4 Sexual Consent, 19 Work Permit for your Spouse or Partner, 7 Equity Support Services, 6 LGBTQ2+ Services, 13 Sexual Health, 18 Working, 20 Ethnic Food Stores, 9 Libraries, 4, 12 Sexual Violence and Harassment, 19 Workplace Harassment, 16 Ethnocultural Support Service, 6 Liquor Laws, 13 Smoking, 13 Writing Support Centre, 4 Events, 3, 7 Living Well @ Western, 18 Social Insurance Number (SIN), 20 Your Western Identity, 16 Exam Shuttle Service, 20 London, 14 Society of Graduate Students, 10 Exchange Program, 9 London Police Service, 17 SOGS Pride Commissioner, 13 Faith Support, 16 London Transit Commission (LTC), 20 Sport Medicine Clinic, 10 Fall/Autumn, 14 Making Friends, 14 Sports and Recreation, 20 Family, 7 Medical Care, 10 Spouses/Partners, 7

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WATERLOO ST To St. Peter's Barrier-free (accessible) meters Seminary P Althouse London P Visitor parking lot Labatt Faculty of Hall Townhouses Hall Perth (3) Education Hall Pay & Display parking Dante Lenardon Althouse TD Hall Darryl J. King Lot Stadium Student Life See detailed parking maps for additional visitor Faculty parking at meters. Cardinal Centre Building Carter EPWORTH AVE The Annex Library Platt's Lane Student housing Estates Broughdale Services Soccer Pitches Off-campus buildings Hall Building housing Western facilities Mustangs International House Alumni Field Field For a broad selection of parking and other campus maps visit geography.uwo.ca/campusmaps/ Barrier-free parking is available in all lots.

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