Relocation

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Â鶹´«Ã½'s Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention (OFRR) assists prospective and new full-time faculty members and librarians & archivists with their transition to the University and London, Ontario. 

OFRR acts as a central information resource on a variety of topics including, but not limited to the following:

  • Assist with your orientation to the city
  • Assist with available real estate options and connect you to realtors to help with your housing options in London
  • Provide information on healthcare
  • Provide information on financial resources
  • Discuss services for childcare including schools, childcare, camps, programs and special needs
  • Connect you to the many services provided to you through Â鶹´«Ã½ and special interests ethnos-cultural programs available both through Â鶹´«Ã½ and the city
  • Provide immigration support by Licensed Immigration Practitioners
  • Provide support for accompanying spouses/partners
Faculty Orientation Handbook (PDF)
This handbook is updated annually and contains information on moving to London, Ontario and Â鶹´«Ã½.

New Arrival Administrative Checklist (PDF)
An outline of some of the administrative details that will need to be completed when moving to London and Â鶹´«Ã½.

Administrator Onboarding Checklist (PDF)
A resource for Administrators, Chairs and Deans to assist with the onboarding process and to supplement material provided by a full-time academic staff member’s home Department or Faculty

Practical Guide to Sabbatical Planning (PDF)
A resource to assist Western faculty members who will be taking a Sabbatical, either within Canada or abroad.