Documents from Western
How to Order a transcript from the Office of the Registrar
- Online through Student Center using your Western ID and Password to submit an online request under Transcripts.
Visit the Office of the Registrar for more details on fees and processing time.
Letters for International Students
Official Western Letters are standard centralized official documents that international students may use for various immigration purposes, such as applying for Study Permit extensions, Temporary Resident Visas, Post-Graduation Work Permits, US Visas, etc. These letters can be ordered through the Office of the Registrar. The Official Western Letters are available to Main Campus (including Ivey, WELC and Western Continuing Studies) registered students only. Students at the affiliate colleges ( Huron and Kings) should visit the Office of the Registrar at their college.
How to Order a Letter from the Office of the Registrar
- Online through Student Center using your Western ID and Password to submit an online request under Official Western Letters.
Most letter requests are completed within 4 to 5 business days. This does not include mailing time. During peak times processing times may vary. A Verification of Enrollment Letter is an online, PDF-generated letter which can be received immediately by email, as long as your status (full-time/part-time) matches your courses. There is also a fee for ordering an Official Western Letter. Please see more details for fees and processing times.
Visa purpose |
Type of Official Western Letter |
Study Permit Extension |
Study Permit Extension Letter |
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) |
Post-Graduation Work Permit Letter (available after program complete) + Final transcript |
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) |
Study Permit Extension Letter + Transcript |
Travel to Canada / Re-enter Canada* |
Verification of Enrollment |
Verification of Enrollment If it’s for the purpose of attending your convocation, then order Applied – Upon Successful Completion or Completed Requirements for Upcoming Graduation or (for In Absentia Graduates) Degree and year awarded and Download the statement from Western for In Absentia Graduates |
*For travel to Canada: Order Verification of Enrollment if you already started your program from outside Canada and are now entering Canada, or if you are returning to Canada to continue your studies. You do not need to order this letter and may use your Letter of Acceptance if you are entering Canada to start your program.
You can find detailed steps here on how to order the above Official Western Letters.
Common Scenarios
*A PGWP Letter cannot be issued until Program Completion which usually happens in May for programs ending in April, in September for programs ending in August, or in January for programs ending in December. Program completion date for Thesis-based students depends on when final thesis is published.
*You don't need to wait for the convocation to apply for a PGWP.
*You cannot start working full-time until you apply for a PGWP. Please see more details on conditions of work authorization after you submit an application for PGWP.
If you have questions about your situation, International Student Advisors are here to help.