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Off-Campus Students
Society of Off-Campus Students
Are you an incoming student living off-campus? The Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) is a community of students and upper year mentors designed to help you in your transition to Western. SOCS is known on campus as "One Big Family" and we are excited for you to join us.
SOCS consists of 8 committees: Academics, Community Outreach, Events, Health, Wellness, International, Media and OCSC (Off-Campus Student Council) which are committed to making you feel at home here at Western!
Some examples of events/activites hosted by each committee include:
| Academics: Study sessions, LinkedIn workshops Community Outreach: Volunteer with a community partner Events: Movie night, semi-formal Health: OC intramurals and other sporting events |
Wellness: Wellness/Self-Care nights International: Multi-cultural potluck, OC Global Cafe Media: Captures highlights of each event |
Get Involved
Off-Campus Student Council (OCSC)
Work with a group of like-minded off-campus first years and sophs to plan and execute events throughout the year and get a taste of the Sophing experience. More information regarding OCSC and application deadlines coming soon!
Off-Campus Resource Centre (OCRC)
A "home away from home" for first year off-campus students and Sophs. Fully equipped with couches, a microwave, a TV, games and more, it is a great place to study, meet new people and hang out during the day. Find the OCRC in the University Community Centre (UCC) 251!
Orientation and Sophs
Your Off-Campus Sophs will be with you every step of the way through Orientation and the entire year! Each student is paired with an Orientation Leader (aka Soph) to assist with your transition to Western. For the most recent Orientation updates, please visit Western's OWeek website.
Passionate about supporting students in their transition to Western?
Join the Off-Campus (OC) Soph team! Off-campus students have a different set of needs than those living in residence and the OC Soph team aims to specifically address those needs while building an inclusive and welcoming community for off-campus students at Western.
- Applications for the 2026-2027 Off-Campus Soph Team are closed. Recruitment for the 2027-2028 cycle will being in the Fall; keep an eye on the Western's OWeek website for more information!
OC Sophs During OWeek
