What's an Orientation Kit?
An O-Kit is your ticket to all of O-Week programming and includes cool gifts for you as well. The kit consists of a laundry bag of merchandise as well as a bracelet which gives you access to all the events during the week.To pick up your Orientation Kit, simply bring $70 to your Residence on move-in day. If you’re an Off Campus first-year student you may purchase your kit on Monday September 1st in Alumni Hall.
I missed move-in day - how do I get my Orientation Kit?
Orientation Kits will be available to purchase throughout the entire week at the USC Info tent on Concrete Beach, which is out front of the University Community Centre (UCC).What if I lose my bracelet?
Replacement bracelets will be available at the USC Info tent on Concrete Beach, which is out front of the University Community Centre (UCC).What should I bring with me?
Here is a checklist of things that we feel are important for you to bring to O-Week:- $70 for your Orientation kit (cash only)
- An extension cord/power bar
- Laundry detergent/Dryer sheets
- A basket to carry your toiletries in
- Sunscreen for Orientation Week
- Posters for your room
- Sticky tack to hang your posters with
- An alarm clock so you don’t miss your classes
- A stereo and CD’s or tapes
- Batteries
- Bed sheets, blankets, and towels
- Kleenex
- Dish soap and a few dishes (even for traditional residences… trust us!)
- Hangers. Better get lots!
- A camera
- A basic first aid kit (Band-Aids, disinfectant, stuff like that)
- Shower shoes (flip flops are key!)
- Health Card and other important ID
- $5 for the Charity BBQ on Wednesday afternoon
What does "dry Orientation Week" mean?
Western’s ‘dry O-Week’ means that there is no alcohol permitted at any of our Orientation Week events. All of our programs are open to all ages.
What if I'm Off-Campus?
O-Week has tons to offer even if you do not live in Residence! Main Campus Off Campus (OC) students will be based in Alumni Hall Room 15 for all of O-Week. Come by and pick up your O-Week Kit on Monday September 1st between 9am and 4pm. You can purchase a ticket for the late night shuttle bus running for OC students throughout the week so that you can participate in all the awesome night activities and still have a safe way home.Got more questions about O-Week & OC? Check out the OC Soph Team and OC Dons.
