Student Programs

Contact Donna
Academic Transition Opportunities Program Coordinator
Email: dnoah@uwo.caTelephone: 1-519-661-2111 x86437
Academic Transition Opportunities Program
The Academic Transition Opportunities (ATO) Program is designed to assist Indigenous students in undergraduate programs at Western University. As an ATO program student, you will be given academic, cultural and personal supports during your first two years of study and thereafter. The goal of the ATO program is ensure successful transition and completion of your degree.
ATO Programming includes:
- Orientation workshops
- Academic counselling and advocacy through individual meetings with the Indigenous Student Advisor every term
- Tutor support available through drop-in and by appointment
- Indigenous Circles of Support Program
- Indigenous Leadership Program
- Academic related workshops, information and training sessions
- Access to Visiting Elders and Cultural Counsellor supports
- After hours access to the Indigenous Student Centre and kitchen facilities
- Access to cultural programming (e.g. drum making, drumming/singing, beading, language classes and cooking)
- Work-study opportunities
Application Process
Students must apply to the ATO Program to receive targeted wrap-around supports. To apply for the ATO Program for the up coming 2019-2020 academic year, please complete the form below:
For more information contact:
519-661-4095 x86437