Join Us for Faculty Fridays!

Faculty Fridays are summer orientation days focused on supporting you in your academic transition into university life. Get to know your faculty and academic supports, meet other first year students from your program, and learn more about what to expect when classes begin in the fall. 

Faculty Friday registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with programming starting promptly at 10:00 a.m. The day concludes at approximately 4:30 p.m. Additional details about what to expect will be shared with all participants approximately one week before the event. Please plan to arrive early to allow extra time for construction-related delays, parking, and a short walk to your program location.

This program is for Main Campus students only. For affiliate students, please check in with your campus about summer programs they offer.

2026 Faculty Friday Dates:

July 17 – Faculty Friday: Music, Science, Basic Medical Science & Health Sciences

July 24 - Faculty Friday: Engineering & Social Science (includes Arts/MACS)

Not seeing your faculty listed? You're still invited! Choose the session that connects most closely with your area of study.

These sessions focus on shared academic experiences and transition supports across related disciplines, but some faculty-specific details may also be shared.

What's included:

• Meet first year students from your program/faculty.
• Learn from upper-year student leaders.
• Get to know your faculty-specific supports.
• Learn what to expect as a first-year student.
• Become more acquainted with Western's campus.
• ...and more!