Although the university was incorporated in 1878, it was not until 20 June 1881 that it received the right to confer degrees in arts, divinity and medicine. In 1882, the name of the university was revised to The Western University and College of London, Ontario. The first convocation of graduates was held on 27 April 1883. Initially affiliated with the Church of England, the university became non-denominational in 1908.
Although the university was incorporated in 18,78, it was not until 20 June 1881 that it received the right to confer degrees in arts, divinity and medicine In 1882 the name of the univ.ersity was revised to The Western University and College of London, Ontario. The first convocation o.f graduates was held on 27 April 1883. Initially affiliated with the Church of England, the university became non-denominational in 1908