Road to University
ABOUT US
Welcome to RTU!
We are a group of students at Western University and we're here to help you with your transition into university life.
First year can be scary and we would know, because we've been there too. Let us help by guiding you through everything you want to know about your freshman year!
From academics to residences to social life and everything in between, this website is designed to answer any questions you may have about life at Western. Click on the header to find our other resources like our forums and academic and residence info pages.
We're glad you chose Western!
We're lucky to have you :)
PUBLIC DISCLAIMER
Road to University is a student-run website. We are not affiliated with any official program in Western. This is a platform designed to share honest and unfiltered first-year experiences for the benefit of incoming students.
For official information sanctioned by the university, please visit the official UWO website.
Mission Statements
Transparency
We deeply value honesty and integrity. We believe in the importance of conveying honest information based on our own experiences, all while upholding Western's reputation.
Accessibility
All the information online can be overwhelming.
We strive to consolidate all relevant information and appropriate resources into a single, easy to use platform.
Mentorship
You have questions and we have the answers.
Our upper year students are here to act as mentors for incoming freshmen. We strive to provide accurate, concise answers to all your queries.
Collaboration
Our primary focus is to help you.
We are here to ease your transition into this new, unfamiliar environment. From one-on-one calls to forum discussions, we have a variety of resources dedicated to helping you.