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efforts to provide first-year students with a<br />
strong sense <strong>of</strong> both academic and community<br />
support. First-year students are guided through<br />
their transitional first year to university life<br />
by upper-year students in similar fields<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic interest and study. You will<br />
be connected with a supportive learning<br />
community to enhance your academic<br />
success.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> the LAMP include the<br />
opportunity to build relationships and<br />
connections with people who share your<br />
academic and career interests, having an<br />
experienced student to answer questions<br />
and help you access the many resources on<br />
campus, and enjoying social interactions<br />
with people who share your interests.<br />
The transition to <strong>University</strong> can be<br />
challenging, but with the right motivation<br />
and encouragement, this transition is<br />
made easier. If you’re an inspired student<br />
looking not only to accomplish academic<br />
excellence, but also have a great time, then<br />
LAMP is the program for you.<br />
A program <strong>of</strong> The Student Success Centre.<br />
Psychological Services<br />
See Health and Wellness section.<br />
SAGE<br />
A Community for mature students<br />
Email: sage@uwo.ca<br />
success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-students/sage/<br />
SAGE <strong>of</strong>fers you an opportunity to connect<br />
with other mature students on campus. We’ll<br />
host regular social events and sessions on topics<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest to mature students. Email: sage@<br />
uwo.ca to be added to our mailing list.<br />
Services for Students<br />
with Disabilities<br />
Phone: 519-661-2147<br />
Email: ssd@uwo.ca<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd<br />
Services for Students with Disabilities plays<br />
an integral role in <strong>Western</strong>’s efforts to ensure<br />
that its courses, services, and environment are<br />
accessible for students who have disabilities.<br />
These disabilities include, but are not limited<br />
to, vision, hearing and mobility impairments,<br />
learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic<br />
pain, and attention deficit disorders.<br />
Six Degrees<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s premier social network<br />
for young pr<strong>of</strong>essional alumni<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca/getinvolved/sixdegrees<br />
Six Degrees <strong>of</strong> Separation is a theory<br />
that anyone on the planet is connected to<br />
any other person through a chain <strong>of</strong> six<br />
people. Through the Six Degrees exclusive<br />
event series, <strong>Western</strong>’s Alumni Association<br />
is creating new experiences and new<br />
connections for young pr<strong>of</strong>essional alumni.<br />
Who are you connected to?<br />
Student<br />
Central<br />
See the Student Central section in this guide.<br />
Student Development Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031 (main)<br />
519-661-2147 (SSD)<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca<br />
WSSB, 2nd Floor: Indigenous Services Resource<br />
Centre, International and Exchange Student Centre,<br />
Volunteers In Progress; 4th Floor: Psychological<br />
Services, Learning Skills Services, The Writing<br />
Support Centre, Services for Students with<br />
Disabilities.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Student Development Centre<br />
is dedicated to the provision <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
and accessible services that help students<br />
achieve their personal, academic, and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional goals in a confidential<br />
and caring environment. The Student<br />
Development Centre <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
academic and personal services to meet<br />
the needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>’s under<strong>graduate</strong> and<br />
<strong>graduate</strong> students. Our services are free<br />
for current students & recent grads, and<br />
are administered by highly trained and<br />
experienced pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who know what<br />
campus life is all about. Visiting scholars,<br />
post-doctoral researchers and families <strong>of</strong><br />
faculty members can also access some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
services. Explore the Website, drop into the<br />
Centre, or give us a call to find out how we<br />
can help you.<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
8:30am - 4:30pm (Fall & Winter terms)<br />
Monday to Friday<br />
8:30am - 4:00pm (Intersession/Summer terms)<br />
The Student Success Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3559<br />
success.uwo.ca<br />
The Student Success Centre is here to help<br />
with each step <strong>of</strong> your journey to a successful<br />
future. We understand that by coming to<br />
<strong>Western</strong> you have chosen to invest your time,<br />
money and energy to set yourself up for the best<br />
possible<br />
outcomes. There are a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> transitions to be navigated on the<br />
path to success, and we are here to support you.<br />
This means finding opportunities that build<br />
your skills, knowledge and experience for a<br />
meaningful and fulfilling life. We <strong>of</strong>fer a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> services regarding career development,<br />
experiential learning, first year programs,<br />
leadership, scholar’s programs and mature<br />
students programs.<br />
Women’s Issues Network<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 Ext. 82625<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/win<br />
The Women’s Issues Network is a<br />
USC service dedicated to recognizing,<br />
representing, and rectifying gender<br />
inequalities affecting UWO students. WIN<br />
is committed to providing a space free from<br />
racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as<br />
providing an educational resource centre on<br />
woman’s and gender issues.<br />
Writing Support Centre<br />
Phone: 519-661-3031<br />
www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing<br />
Realize your potential as a writer. The<br />
WSC <strong>of</strong>fers free comprehensive writing<br />
support to the entire <strong>Western</strong> Community:<br />
• One-on-one writing consultations<br />
• Weekly writing workshops<br />
• Drop-in Writing Centre (Weldon)<br />
• Summer <strong>Academic</strong> Writing Clinic<br />
• On-line writing help<br />
• GradWrite!: writing support tailored<br />
to meet grad students’ needs<br />
• Grad Lab: resource centre for grad<br />
students<br />
• Peer Tutoring Program: volunteering<br />
opportunities for developed writers<br />
Services to help you succeed<br />
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