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Upcoming events, future ready webinar series, grade 10 + 11 -  wednesday, april 3, 7:00-8:00 pm edt.

Hey, Grade 10 and 11 students! Curious about university life? Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the University of Guelph! Don’t miss this chance to peek into your future and learn about your options after high school.

Study Abroad  - Wednesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT

Why travel between semesters when you can travel during your studies? Join us as we discuss exciting study abroad opportunities at the University of Guelph! With more than 100 study abroad opportunities in 34 countries, learn how you can go away for a few weeks, a semester or an academic year!

Dining on Campus - Wednesday, May 1, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT

Discover why the University of Guelph has been voted the best campus food of any Canadian university! Learn about hospitality services and get any questions you may have answered by hospitality experts!

Living on Campus - Tuesday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT

Living on campus is an essential part of the Gryphon experience! Join us to learn more about residence life on campus. From our residence options to the application process, have all of your questions answered!

Why U of G? - Wednesday, May 29, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT

Discover why you should choose the University of Guelph! Join us as we highlight our exciting programs, vibrant campus life and the supportive Gryphon community that defines U of G. Campus experts will be available to answer any questions you may have while allowing you to take a closer look into life at the University of Guelph!

Campus Tours

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Campus Tours

Visiting campus.

• Student Life
• Living on campus
• Athletic Centre
• Art Gallery of Guelph

• Visit Ridgetown
• Future Students

Visit Ridgetown Campus

In-person campus tours.

During your tour, we'll help you learn more about the student experience at Ridgetown Campus where we prioritize student-centered learning, real-world experiences, and improving the world growing around us. We're excited to show you everything the campus has to offer.

Please note: After pre-registering for a tour, you will receive an email confirmation with details of your tour and the required steps before visiting campus.

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Have questions?

Contact our Student Recruitment team at 519-674-1500 Ext. 63256 or [email protected] .

Interested in equine? View info on visiting REACH-Huron in Clinton .

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Join Us Year Round For Group Walks and Tours

If you have binoculars, please bring them to all walks - they're not just for birdwatching!

Interpretive Tours

Led by an Arboretum staff member, your 1-3 hour tour includes interpretations of the use of plants for horticultural or naturalization plantings while touring plant collections and natural landscapes. The tour can also be customized to focus on education, natural history, wildlife or horticulture. Fee is $120.00 for 1 hour, $150.00 for 2 hrs or $210.00 for 3 hours. Maximum 20 participants. Registration is required at least 2 weeks in advance. To book an interpretive tour, call 519-824-4120 ext. 54110 or email [email protected] .

Self-Guided Tours

Come for a nature walk along one of many trails and enjoy The Arboretum's wide array of plants and 1,700 species of trees and shrubs. Maps of the site are available at The Arboretum Centre, Hales-McKay Shelter, Information Kiosk (located at The Arboretum pedestrian entrance) and throughout the grounds. You can also download a pdf of the map below this article . Arboretum grounds are open dawn to dusk, year round. Admission is free.

Group Walks

Enjoy a 1 ½ hour walk led by Arboretum Auxiliary Docents. Registration is required two weeks in advance. $5.00 per person (minimum charge of $60.00 applies to groups fewer than 12 persons). Bus tour groups welcome - complimentary admission for bus driver and tour leader. To book a group walk, call 519-824-4120 ext. 54110 or email [email protected] .

Wednesday Walks

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  A Naturalist Intern will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.  For further information contact [email protected].  The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   

We also run Wednesday Evening walks for the months of June, July and August that begin at 7 p.m. at the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre. These 1 ½ hour walks will be on a different topic each week and are $2 / person however children under 5 are free. 

In the past, when we were unable to run in-person walks, we offered walks in a virtual format. Our Wednesday Walk videos can be found on our Wednesday Walks page or you can go to our YouTube channel to check them all out.

Walks led by Michelle:

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Virtual Tours

Campus from above.

See our campus virtually this Alumni Week 2020! Tour the campus from a bird's eye view and get a glimpse of old stomping grounds and new buildings too!  

Historical Tours

Enjoy a self-guided virtual tour of historically significant campus buildings and take a fascinating look at our rich heritage.

The Founding of the University of Guelph

The Founding of Macdonald Institute

History of U of G's Johnston Hall

The Founding of Massey Library

History of U of G's OVC

Arboretum tour.

Join the Arboretum’s Chris Earley, Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator, for a walk among the trees.  

Honey Bee Research Centre

Meet the team at the Honey Bee Research Centre and learn everything you need to know about beekeeping. Did you know we're planning for a new Honey Bee Research Centre building? Find out more here .

Macdonald Hall Tour

From residence to our home for the Gordon S. Lang School of Business, experience the transformation of Macdonald Hall.  

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We'll keep you in the know about alumni news, events, and new benefits!

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• Ontario Veterinary College

You and your family can book a visit during the fall and winter semesters (September to April). Regular tours of the Ontario Veterinary College start in September and run until early April. Tours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and require registration in advance. No tours or appointments are offered without previous registration. 

Tours outside regular availability, like evenings, are possible only if a tour guide is available. Tour groups with more than 12 people require extra notice.  

Book a tour

Email  [email protected]  or call 519-824-4120 extension 54430 with the following information:

• Name of main contact and names of all tour participants  
• E-mail and a mobile telephone number  
• Date requested (include one or two backup dates)  
• University level/program or high school grade level (if applicable)  
• Total number of participants 

Rules for the tour 

• Photography or video recording is not allowed in the teaching hospital and areas where animal patients are present. 
• Wear close-toed shoes. 
• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed. You can bring children under 12 to OVC and University of Guelph open houses, like  College Royal .

Where to go when you get here  

Tours begin in the Lifetime Learning Centre , starting at room 1713. 

When you register, we’ll provide you with detailed contact information so you can reach us if you’re running late or you get lost.  

If you’re using GPS or a wayfinding app to arrive, use 25 McGilvray Street, Guelph, Ontario, to get you to the correct entrance. 

Parking is free on the weekend, but visitors should avoid medical or disability parking unless they have the appropriate permit. 

Walking from Go Bus stops at the University Centre 

From the University Centre bus loop, walk south toward South Ring Road and turn right. Walk to the intersection where the road meets Gordon Street and cross to the westbound side of the street at the crosswalk. 

Walk north on Gordon Street and turn left on McGilvray Street. Turn left at the first laneway and follow the sidewalk to the crescent where you’ll find the entrance to the Lifetime Learning Centre. 

Busing with Guelph Transit from downtown Guelph  

Take the 99 Mainline Westbound from Guelph Central Station (located next to the train station). Get off the bus on Gordon Street just past College Avenue, which drops you in front of the main OVC building. Walk around the south side of the building, following the outdoor path until you reach the doors of the Lifetime Learning Centre. 

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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is a world leader in advancing veterinary medicine and health research to improve the health of animals, people, and our planet. OVC educates the next generation of health leaders and provides high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach aimed at finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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• Department of Pathobiology
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More ways to experience our campus.

• Campus Tour Highlights  
• Chat with current U of G students  
• Visit Student Housing’s YouTube page   to watch virtual tours of residences and room types.
• Experience the University of Guelph’s 360° residence room tour   online.
• W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre   is on Google Maps
• Check out Lang's School of Business and Economics   .
• Discover Engineering    at the U of G
• The Food Science Department has a virtual tour   of their lab and facilities          

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Welcome to the University of Guelph-Humber!

We are a supportive and student-focused undergraduate university in Toronto, Canada! This tour allows you to dive into our seven honours bachelor degree programs and active lab spaces to learn why the UofGH is right for you.

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Campus Highlights

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Labs and Facilities

This tour guides you through our many unique labs and facilities at UofGH.

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Student Services

This tour guides you to our many student services at UofGH and shared services located at Humber.

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• Bachelor of Arts
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Why choose a bachelor's degree in Arts?

With a bachelor's degree in Arts, you will become an expert in reimagining solutions to real-world problems that professional policy makers, researchers, communicators, and artists grapple with daily. In this program, you will learn new ways to process information, express your ideas, and analyze issues to affect positive change in your local community and on a global scale.

Choose from 26 majors and over 60 minors in arts, humanities, science or business and shape your future on your terms.

Select a variety of in-person and online courses when you enroll in this 4-year degree program. You can also add on one or more certificates in Business, Communication or Public Policy and Administration to gain a competitive edge. Learn more about our certificate programs.

To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our 2023-2024 Academic Calendar .

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• Culture and Technology Studies
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• International Development Studies
• Justice and Legal Studies
• Mathematical Economics
• Political Science
• Sexualities, Genders and Social Change
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Benefits of having a bachelor's degree in Arts

  flexible career pathways.

Experience flexibility to change majors during your course to help you find your true path.

  Variable Course Selection

Sample courses from different programs, and even across disciplines, to determine your unique area of focus.

  Gain Practical Experience

Apply your theoretical knowledge through experience-based learning opportunities such as undertaking projects to improve your community, joining a student group in a working capacity or working with regional organizations.

  Learn from Internationally Celebrated Experts  

Renowned in their fields, our faculty of acclaimed researchers will foster your creativity and inspire you to drive real-world impact.

What can you do with a bachelor's degree in Arts?

92.9% of our BA graduates are employed within 6 months — one of the highest employment rates among Ontario universities.

Your hands-on experience in this program will encourage you to develop problem-solving, project management, leadership, and most importantly, communication skills which will equip you to thrive in a variety of fields including:

• Communications
• Performing arts
• Event management

Careers you can pursue with a Bachelor of Arts degree:

• Communications Specialist
• Education & Development Coordinator
• Event & Sponsorship Specialist
• Fraud Investigator
• International Advisor
• Talent Development Artist
• Theatre Artistic Director

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

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National Gallery of Canada

Smithsonian Institution

Toronto Zoo

What Students in the program are saying about U of G

I found that the support for international students at the University of Guelph was unlike any other school I applied to. The Office of Intercultural Affairs made the admissions process smooth and enjoyable for me and my family. 

E'layna Baker , Undergraduate Student Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics Hear more from E'layna

I’m most proud of my first solo art show on campus. Based on the anime TV series Sailor Moon, “To the Moon and Back” — a collection of paintings about how the show has affected Queer youth — reclaims Queer themes that were censored from the show when it was brought to North America.

Romario Smith , Undergraduate Student Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art

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