Welcome to Housing at Western While you're living with us, this site will be your resource for all things residence. Now that you’re moved in and are settling in to your new home away from home, make sure you see what this place has to offer. Not a residence student yet, but interested in living here while you attend Western? Learn about applying, fees, and how residence life engages and connects you to the University community and fosters your growth as a leader.Future Residence Students Citizenship Self-Awareness Talk Now, Reduce Stress Later: Why Timely Communication in Residence Matters September 16, 2026 Written by Jenna Lam, Residence Life Don& (Continue reading "Talk Now, Reduce Stress Later: Why Timely Communication in Residence Matters ") Self-Awareness Smart Swipes: Six Tips to Stretch Your Meal Plan Dollars September 09, 2026 From getting dinner in residence to grabbing a quick snack on campus, it’s easy to swipe through your meal plan without thinking about what you're spending. With a few helpful tips, you can enjoy all the great food options while keeping your budget on track. (Continue reading "Smart Swipes: Six Tips to Stretch Your Meal Plan Dollars") Self-Awareness Intellectual Engagement Future Forecasting: How Mentorship and Connection Help Students Navigate What Comes Next August 05, 2026 Written by Tasnia Rahman – Clare Hall REA, 2025 (Continue reading "Future Forecasting: How Mentorship and Connection Help Students Navigate What Comes Next") Citizenship Self-Awareness Romanticizing the Student Experience - Things I Wish I Knew Before First Year July 10, 2026 “Things I Wish I Knew Before First Year” exists to share the advice, truths and tools we all (Continue reading "Romanticizing the Student Experience - Things I Wish I Knew Before First Year") Citizenship Self-Awareness Things I Wish I knew Before First Year - A Letter to Ourselves in First Year June 10, 2026 (Continue reading "Things I Wish I knew Before First Year - A Letter to Ourselves in First Year") Self-Awareness A Summer to Remember April 01, 2026 (Continue reading "A Summer to Remember") View all blog posts Your Residence Experience Make the most of what this place has to offer. Get Involved Your community in residence is shaped by student leaders and their dedication to improving your residence experience. Learn how you can make the same impact while gaining valuable experience. Student Leadership Get Engaged The key to succeeding in university is all about balance. Study smart, but make sure you have time to try new things. Participate in programming that follows our three learning goals; citizenship, self-awareness, and intellectual engagement. Events and Programs Get Connected Services available to you aren't just limited to residence. Explore opportunities and resources across campus that will help you set achievable goals to enhance your experience, and help you thrive academically and personally. Resources for Success We follow a simple motto: Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. Take care of this place. Housing facilitates a top-notch residence experience supported by programming and services designed to foster personal growth and maximize the potential for student success. Upper-year and graduate students, visitors, faculty and staff also have access to comfort and quality accommodation with a variety of short- and long-term housing options. Our Portfolio I've been in residence for the past four years and have experienced what it is like to be a first-year, a Soph, a Head Soph and a Residence Don. All these experiences have culminated in me being the person that I am today, and for that, I'll be forever grateful. If I could go back, I would tell my first-year self to try new things, talk to new people, always expand your horizons and never be afraid to put yourself out there. The experiences and people that you meet become the stories that you talk about for years to come. - Sairam G. Guest Registration Residence Dining Menus Your Residence Education Advisors (REAs) Contact the Front Desk Residence Counselling and Student Support Your Internet Connection myHousing Portal Housing Options