Support Resources – Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)

Accessibility Services

FAQ’s

I am a graduate student looking for accessible education supports / accommodation. Who should I contact?

- For more information, please contact Accessible Education by phone at (519) 661-2147 or by email at aew@uwo.ca. To learn more about Accessible Education’s supports for graduate students, please visit their website.

I am a registered student with Accessible Education, and I’m seeking peer support navigating university life. What peer support is currently offered for the disability community on campus?

- The Accessible Education office offers a Peer Mentorship program, where students registered with Accessible Education on campus (even at the graduate level), can be matched with a fellow peer who has lived experience navigating university as a student with a disability. See their website for details.

Are you a Teaching Assistant with a medical condition or disability seeking accommodations for your role?

- Members of PSAC610 who are facing medical conditions or disabilities have access to workplace accommodations through Western’s Transitional Accommodation Program (as per the GTA Collective Agreement – Article 22.01). Get more information about the TAP and how to request it HERE.

What accessible transportation is offered to students by Western University?

- Please visit the university website here.

Have an accessibility question but don’t know where to find the answer?

- Please reach out to the Accessibility Commissioner by email at accessibility@sogs.ca – we are here to support you!

You can find out more about our current Accessibility Commissioner (and our other advocacy and outreach commissioners) HERE.

Discrimination and Harassment

Western Equity and Human Rights: Resources on Discrimination and Harassment
Western Equity and Human Rights: Diversity & Inclusion
Western Office of the Ombudsperson
Anti-Racism Toolkit (CFS)
SOGS Formal Complaint form (PDF | Word)

Dispute Resolution

Family and Parenting Support

Food Support Services and Resources

Please note that in addition to regular drop-ins, the London Food Bank has student Saturdays, 10am to 12pm every week. Bring your student ID plus proof of income (i.e., OSAP statement, funding statement, pay stub).

Indigenous Services and Support

International Student Services

Mental Health Services

Pride Services

On-Campus Resources:

If you have any suggestions for links to include on this page, please share them with our Communications Manager.

Resources for NEW Grad Students

London: Your Home Away From Home

Check out this Self-Guide to London, Ontario!
There are various discounts in London (e.g. 10% off on Tuesdays at Loblaws, Valu-mart, Food Basics, Metro, etc). Keep an eye on the flyers, too! Familiarize yourself with your Local Food options.
London is typically cold in the Winter so take advantage of our discount with Columbia Sportswear offered three times a year. Don’t forget winter tires and a snow shovel!
Take note of the London Hospitals, London Libraries, Garbage/Recycle schedule, London Hydro (Water/Electricity/Heat), and Internet providers.
Make yourself aware of the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act.

Western University: The Basics
- Your WesternID provides you access to the Grad Student Portal (SOGS bursaries), Western 365 Email, Student Centre (tuition, scholarships, government funding, class schedule, grades, tax, transcripts, apply to graduate, change in degree status), and OWL (course management).
- Your WesternONE (Student card) also functions as your bus pass, your library card, and your Campus Recreation (Gym) Pass. You can also use it for Office and AV Keys, Parking pass (if applicable), Campus and/or Rez Meal Plan card (if applicable), and as your identification card for exams.
- See here for a list of support and equity services available at Western.
Your Friendly Neighbourhood SOGS
- SOGS produces a Graduate Orientation Handbook. If you are a new student, you will receive a hard copy of it at SGPS Orientation.
- Full-time students receive a SOGS bus pass.
- Full-time students are automatically enrolled in the SOGS Health Plan.
- SOGS offers a Food Bank for Non-TAs (PSAC 610 offers one for TAs).
- SOGS offers a FREE International Student Identity Card through CFS.
- SOGS provides an INTL Grad Student Guide to Western University.

Thriving in Graduate School: Taking Care of Yourself

SOGS and SGPS (School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) have worked together to amalgamate all the relevant resources for graduate students in a single place: the GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE & COMMUNITY HUB.

Graduate Student Associations/Councils

SOGS aims to keep track of Department Graduate Student Associations/Councils. If your Department Association/Council information is missing from this document, please contact sogs.communications@uwo.ca.

Day	Open	Close
Monday	10:00	4:00
Tuesday	10:00	4:00
Wednesday	10:00	4:00
Thursday	10:00	4:00
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed