The Graduate Association of Political Science (GAPS) is a student-run organization dedicated to serving the needs of its members: all MA and PhD students in The Department of Political Science at Western. The primary aims of GAPS are to: 1) encourage the academic interests of its members, 2) foster a collegial and supportive environment within the department, and 3) elect representatives to external organizations (SOGS and the GTA union). If you have any questions, please feel free to email uwo.gaps@gmail.com. For more information about GAPS and the executive positions, please see the GAPS constitution.

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) sets policy and helps administer all graduate programs on campus. They are the source for university-wide regulations about things like thesis committees, thesis defenses, thesis submission deadlines, and thesis format.

Check out their Upcoming Events page for great opportunities to attend upcoming events including public lectures and graduate workshops.

• First Impressions: The CV 
• Academic Job Applications: Getting an Interview (Facilitator: Dr. Turgeon)
• The Job Interview: Keys to Success (Facilitator: Dr. Lebo)
• Applying for Research Grants (Facilitator: Dr. Stephenson)
• Academic Conference Participation (Facilitator: Dr. Harmes)
• The Art of Publishing (Facilitator: Dr. Taylor) 

Your profile picture is your digital handshake - an introduction to the professional you. All members of the Western community can now access free professional headshots on campus using the fully accessible Iris booth in the centrally located Careers & Experience space. Go to UCC 210 during business hours (Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

We invite all graduate students to submit their headshots to our administrative office or graduate advisor. Your photo will help us keep our directory up to date and showcase our community.

• The Society of Grad Students (SOGS) supplemental Health Services
• Western Health/Wellness services available at Western University
• Grad Student Life Health & Wellness
  You have several options for taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You can also attend Wellness & Equity Education programming to learn more about how to contribute to the development of a more supportive, inclusive and thriving campus that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

Grad life coaching appointments are here to support your holistic journey through graduate studies. By booking an appointment, you can speak with Dr. Meghan O'Hara about your experiences as a Western graduate student on topics that include, but are not limited to:

• Transitioning into and out of grad school
• Academics and goal setting
• Leadership and professional development
• Wellness and well-being
• Social life on campus
• Community-building

As a former Western graduate student and current staff member, Meghan is here to help you navigate Western’s resources, programs, services, and supports, and can work with you to develop short- and long-term plans that support your thriving through graduate studies.

Keep in mind, coaching appointments are not a counselling or advising service. To book an appointment, log in to Western Connect.

My Human Resources is available to enter direct banking information, view earnings statements, change your address & manage training.

Student Financials provides information on Grad student funding and fees.

Western Technology Services (WTS) offers a wide range of information technology-related services and solutions in support of the campus community including resources to assist with OWL/Brightspace and Zoom.

Social ScienceTechnology Services (SSTS) serves the technology needs of Faculty, Staff and Students in the Faculty of Social Science at Western Universityand are located in SSC 1228. Please visit their services page for an overview of the technology support offered.

You might not know that you have access to a lot of software as a student at Western. Some is available for free, some can be purchased for a low annual fee, and most of it is installed on public computers in Social Science. Click here for a list of pre-installed software locations and titles online. 

Western Libraries is the central portal for the academic library system at Western University, providing comprehensive support for graduate students. It offers extensive subject- and discipline-specific Research Guides to help locate key databases, journals, and research methods. With a Western ONEcard, graduate students have full access to all library locations, borrowing privileges, and a range of study spaces, including reservable rooms for individual research, thesis work, and seminars. 

There are many on-campus housing options available to graduate students.  For more information on on-campus housing please visit the University Housing Service website.

For students wishing to live off campus, Western provides an Off-Campus Housing Service, where listings of available housing throughout London are maintained. Our in-person service operates on a self-serve basis. Located in Elgin Hall, you'll have free access to phones and city maps, and computers are available to conduct personalized searches based on categories such as rental price, location, and housing type.

At Western, we have the best student experience possible, both inside and outside the classroom. To learn more about London visit yourlondoncalling.ca.