Community Engaged Learning (CEL) allows students the opportunity to take their skills beyond the walls of the classroom and into the community. CEL experiences partner students with groups, individuals, and organizations in the London region and abroad to tackle important problems and issues. At the heart of this work is the promise of community-driven problem solving, collaboration, and mutually beneficial outcomes for students and community partners alike. Our programming ensures that students reflect, connect, and thrive.

315+
organizations partnered with CEL in 2018/2019

4,800
students participated in some form of CEL in 2018

75,000+
hours of student community engagement in 2018


33 courses
had embedded CEL experiences in 2018/2019

2,200
first-year students engaged local community through Orientation Serves

11,910
activities added and approved through the Western's Co-Curricular Record in 2018