Community Engaged Learning

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.

226
community members across 124 organizations partnered with CEL

4,439
students participated in some form of CEL

62,210
hours of students' community engagement


39 courses
across 9 faculties embedded CEL experiences into the curriculum

1,472
first-year students engaged with local organizations through Orientation Serves

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