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You’re not a number. You’re a Gryphon. Trying times connect people with their values, and recently we’ve found ourselves coming back to two values again and again: the value of our health, and the value of education. These are at the very core of our mission — to Improve Life. This year, we’ve never felt more committed to them. Come to Guelph and see firsthand how much your health and education mean to us. Or better still, find out how rewarding, inspiring, gratifying and empowering it is to improve life for someone else. That’s what being a Gryphon is all about.
Rankings \ #1 in Canada and #5 in the world for Veterinary Medicine (QS, 2020) \ #1 in Canada and #12 in the world for Agricultural Science (Best Global Universities, 2018) \ #2 in Canada for its focus on responsible business education ((Corporate Knights 2020 ranking ) \ #3 in Canada and #62 in the world for Plant & Animal Science (Best Global Universities, 2020) \ #5 in Canada and #127 in the world for the field of Environment/Ecology (Best Global Universities, 2020) 1
What you seek in a university, we have it. Students come from more than 140 countries, including Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, UAE, the UK, the United States and Vietnam. \ One of Canada’s top universities! \19 intermural sports \ 33 academic institutes and centres \ 86 majors and 58 minors to enhance your degree \1,000+ experiential learning opportunities \1,100+ dorm rooms and a guaranteed spot in residence \ $2 million in merit-and needs- based scholarships awarded to international students 2
Table of Contents Student Services Where is the University of Guelph? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Coming to U of G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Living on Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dining on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting Involved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Experiential Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Degree Programs Building Your Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Certificates & Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Required Courses by Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Admission and Finances International Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Country Specific Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Financing Your Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Funding Your Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 English Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 English Language Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 University of Guelph-Humber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 COVID-19 and its Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Contact or visit us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover 3
WHERE IS THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH? Where is the University Climate of Guelph? 4 distinct seasons Spring: mid-March to May 10° to 20° C (some rain) Guelph: the ultimate university town! Summer: June to August With a rich history and small size, Guelph offers the perfect blend 20° to 30° C (humid) of major city vibes and tightly knit small town. We’re close to Toronto, Fall: September to November 7° to 20° C and the Greater Toronto Area. GO commuter trains and buses offer easy access. But make no mistake: Guelph is no suburb. It’s a vibrant Winter: December to mid-March -15° to 2° C (snow, sunny) and diverse city that embraces U of G students. Arriving in Canada Travel time by air to Toronto* Quebec • New York 1 hr • Istanbul 10 hrs • Miami 3 hrs • Cairo 11.5 hrs Montreal • Kingston 4 hrs • Dubai 13 hrs Ontario Ottawa • • Mexico City 4.5 hrs Vancouver 5 hrs • • Beijing 13.5 hrs Hong Kong 14.5 hrs • Bogota 6 hrs • Delhi 16 hrs • London 7 hrs • Tehran 16.5 hrs Lake Huron • Amsterdam 7.5 hrs • Dhaka 20.5 hrs Kingston • Frankfurt 7.5 hrs • Port Louis 21 hrs • Paris 8 hrs New York Toronto Lake Ontario *Guelph is a one-hour drive from Toronto’s Pearson Interna- Guelph-Humber Guelph tional Airport. Shuttle service can be arranged to bring you directly to campus. redcarservice.com Waterloo Rochester Michigan Hamilton London Buffalo Ridgetown Lansing Getting around GO Bus transit connects the University Centre to Detroit Windsor Lake Erie the Greater Toronto Area and Mississauga, hourly, throughout the day during weekdays. gotransit.com Cleveland Pennsylvania Ohio Guelph is only 1 hour from Toronto, Canada’s largest metropolis, and within easy reach of the U.S. border, major international airports and all modes of transportation. 4
Guelph is one of Canada’s top 10 places to live! Population of 133,000 Guelph is a 1-hour drive from Toronto You'll find music, art, and cultural festivals all year Downtown Guelph is home to many restaurants from many cultures! Check out @downtownguelph. See more of Guelph — follow @seen_in_guelph Our campus food is amazing but so is the food in the City of Guelph! Follow @hungryguelph Learn more about the city of Guelph. 5
COMING TO U OF G U of G’s support for Before You Arrive students is legendary START Online Sign into STARTOnline.ca, your guide to starting and quantifiable. university. We have everything you need, including your summer to-do list, optional activities to help get you connected, summer events, Facebook group The University of Guelph is recognized as a Canadian leader by program, Orientation Week information, an online in student experience. We will greet you and your family when chat and more! you arrive on campus, help you get settled, and continue to support you throughout your time as a U of G student. START International gryphlife.ca This orientation program for international students, exchange students and out-of-country Canadians, helps you make connections and settle into your new home before Orientation Week begins. It features: • City and campus tours, • Info sessions about academic life and expectations, • Resources to help with your social, cultural, and academic transition, • Shopping trips with volunteers, • Welcome dinner We strongly recommend that international students attend START International. START BIPOC gryphlife.ca This is an orientation program for BIPOC students (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour). Learn more about our programs, life at U of G, financial, social, and wellness supports available to you. You will also meet our Cultural Diversity Advisor and Coordinator of Cultural Diversity Programs, and learn about how they can support your transition to university. 6
START Accessible wellness.uoguelph.ca/accessibility Students who make use of academic accommodations through Student Accessibility Services (SAS) are encour- aged to attend this program in order to get comfortable with the campus environment, learn about resources to help you succeed in first year, make friends and get to know your SAS Advisor. LINK Program uoguelph.ca/studentexperience This program helps international students make a successful transition to Canadian culture and life at U of G. You will be paired with a current U of G student who will share their experiences with you. Getting Your Study Permit In order to get a Study Permit, Immigration Canada will require that applicants have sufficient funds. If you have questions about the financial commitments required by Immigration Canada, visit their website at cic.gc.ca. For additional support, please review the following website: uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/international- student-advising Note: If your Study Permit stream requires an unconditional offer of admission, you must contact admissions directly after your final grades and other conditions of offer have been met in order to be issued a new letter (if applicable). Learn more about what your life as a Guelph Gryphon could be like! 7
When You Arrive Your First Year and Beyond Student Wellness Services Student Accessibility Services Student Experience First Year Seminars wellness.uoguelph.ca/accessibility uoguelph.ca/studentexperience uoguelph.ca/vpacademic/fys/ If you believe that your admission average does not reflect Student Experience supports the transition and First Year Seminars are open to every first year student. your true academic ability as a result of a disability, you orientation needs of all students, including international, They’re limited to 18 students, and they emphasize are encouraged to complete the Supplemental Information First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, LGBTQ2IA+ student participation and critical thinking. From social Form for Students with Disabilities (SIF-D) by May 1, 2022. students, students of various faiths, and racialized justice, baseball stats, sleep or improv, you’ll find a students. We provide programs for you to engage in topic that excites you. and learn about other cultures, develop intercultural Counselling Services and interfaith awareness, celebrate diversity and wellness.uoguelph.ca/counselling The Library, Learning Commons support your personal development in leadership, lib.uoguelph.ca Individual and group counselling is available to support civic and global engagement. students as they work through the personal challenges Find programs and services on how to: that affect their ability to succeed at university and in • Manage your workload International Student Experience Team other areas of their lives. • Take lecture notes uoguelph.ca/studentexperience • Write a multiple choice exam Advising and assistance for international students is • Study efficiently Health Services available through the International Student Experience Team: • Learn from textbooks wellness.uoguelph.ca/health • Learn from lectures • Study permit and visa support Health Services provides health promotion, disease • Manage distractions • Travelling to Guelph prevention and primary medical care to full-time and • Orientation and what to do upon arrival part-time, undergraduate and graduate students • Parent and family orientation Supported Learning Groups (SLGs) and their families, as well as visitors to the campus. • University Health Insurance Plan lib.uoguelph.ca/get-assistance/studying/slgs • Personal counselling Study groups meet weekly and are designed to help Health and Performance Centre (HPC) • Social and cultural adjustment to life in Canada you through historically challenging courses. wellness.uoguelph.ca/hpc/ HPC prevents and treats sports and activity-related Orientation Week injuries for U of G and our surrounding community guelphoweek.ca to ensure they can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Our first week of September is packed with more than 500 activities for U of G students to help you make Wellness Education & Promotion Centre friends, explore campus and prepare for university. wellness.uoguelph.ca/education/ A student-driven safe space where all U of G students can seek information and support about health/well- being. Peer-to-peer education is the driving force behind all of Wellness Education & Promotion’s initia- tives, including drop-in peer consultations, interactive programming, and resource distribution. University Health Insurance Plan UHIP is the general health coverage for medical services. More information can be found on page 32. 9
LIVING ON CAMPUS Home is where your fellow Residence living at Guelph is made up of three unique Gryphons are neighbourhoods: At U of G, we know that living in residence is about way more than South Residences having a place to rest your head. Our residences are communities. • Mountain, Prairie, and Maritime Halls make up the And we’ve got all the amenities you’ll need: proximity to the University residences in the south end of campus. Centre ( the heart of campus ), campus food, wireless hotspots in • They accommodate close to 1,800 students. • More single rooms are offered here than in any other common areas and — of course — wifi in every room! We’ve also got residence community. quiet areas for studying, community spaces for gathering, socializing • There are doubles, triples and 3-person apartments. and catching up with friends. • Co-ed. housing.uoguelph.ca North Residences • Lambton, Lennox and Addington, Johnston, Arts House, Biology House, Mills, and Watson Halls make up the north residences. You are guaranteed a spot in residence if you submit your online residence • They accommodate approximately 1,200 students. application and pay your $750 residence deposit by June 1, 2022! • Co-ed, except for Watson Hall, which is all-female. • Lambton Hall offers suites with washrooms and kitchenettes. East Area Residences • Dundas, Lanark, and Glengarry Halls make up residences on the east side of campus. • They accommodate up to 1,500 students. • Shared suite-style residence. • East Village townhouses each have four private bedrooms, shared washrooms, a kitchen and dining and living room. Room types available. Given the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the information provided here is subject to change. 10
nd s NC ES a ayout IDE e L T RE S Typ EAS Room “I chose the U of G because of Floor Plans the close-knit community and South Residences North Residences East Residences because it was #1 in Canada for UTH RESIDENCE Single room layout Double room layout First floor layout on-campus food. Opportunities m Type Layouts to get involved at the U of G and in the Engineering degree is something I really value. I love the wide range of topics within the biomedical field that you learn about. This, coupled with hands- on courses have been critical in my development as an engineer.” Zion Maynard Bachelor of Engineering, biomedical engineering, co-op Hometown: Bridgetown, Barbados High school: Queen’s College Secondary School Residence Learning Communities (RLC) Campus Involvement: University of Guelph Robotics Club Member, Cultural Engagement housing.uoguelph.ca/RLC team member, Peer Helper Program, Engineering Society member RLCs bring together groups of students with common interests and include: • Academic Learning Communities • Living Learning Centres • Themed Learning Communities Virtual Tours of Residence Watch virtual tours of residences and room types! housing.uoguelph.ca/tours • Visit housing.uoguelph.ca/roomtypes for floor plans. • Take the 360 room tour: housing.uoguelph.ca/360. Learn more about living on campus. 11
DINING ON CAMPUS The only campus food in Canada that’s picture-worthy! For years, U of G’s Hospitality Services has been voted as having the best campus food of any Canadian university, and the secret to our success couldn’t be simpler: We make everything ourselves. Double Trouble Burger Banana, Strawberry, Nutella Waffle From burgers and ramen, home-made comfort foods to gourmet salads and international cuisine, we’ve got something to suit every palate and dietary requirement (including allergies, faith-based, vegan and vegetarian), all of it made fresh right here on campus. We frequently share our latest creations on our social media channels. Check out hospitality.uoguelph.ca to learn more and follow @hospitalityuofg on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates, menus and daily delicious posts! hospitality.uoguelph.ca Bibimbap Chili Recognized as one of Recognized as the Ontario’s Local Top Campus Food Champions Food in Canada by Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation by Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation 12 Chicken Shawarma Coffee
Our chefs strive for food excellence Your Meal Card every day. We won Ontario’s Local Your Campus Card is your meal plan card. Every time Food Champions award, continually you purchase a snack or a meal, simply tap your card at source local food to feed more than the cash and the appropriate amount will be deducted from your meal plan balance. It’s super easy. 20,000 students per day, and we’re proud to be recognized as a Canadian You can also use your card to purchase food at select off-campus restaurants. leader for sustainability initiatives. hospitality.uoguelph.ca The University Bookstore bookstore.uoguelph.ca “The University of Guelph has the best The University Bookstore has all of your books, campus food in Canada.” supplies and swag. U of G offers a $1,000 textbook plan. With the textbook plan you can use your Campus Card Maclean’s Magazine in the University Bookstore to buy all your textbooks and receive a 10% rebate. To include the textbook plan, add $1,000 to your meal plan cost. The Bookstore is the official supplier of University of Guelph-branded clothing. Learn more about why our campus food is so amazing! Meal Plans On-Campus Meal Plans Price ($CAD) Meal Plan Description Minimum $4,380 Not on campus on weekends and have a lighter appetite? This one’s for you. Light $5,100 Maybe you stay on campus on weekends occasionally, and have a lighter appetite. This is your meal plan! Full $5,720 Our most popular plan! This one is for students who are on campus every other weekend or so, and love to eat. Plus $6,230 Plan to be on campus every weekend and love to eat? This is the plan for you! Varsity $6,540 You hardly go home, you’re always on campus, maybe you’re a varsity athlete, and can’t get enough of our incredible food. Welcome to your meal plan! If you run out of meal plan dollars it’s easy to add more money to your account. Meal plans are mandatory except for those living in East Village townhouses. 13
GETTING INVOLVED Gryphon Athletics Facilities: The advanced Gryphons Athletic Centre features a State-of-the-art facilities. Every team and sport under the sun. 25,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre, suspended running track, climbing wall, and a wide variety of activity rooms. And fans decked out in red, gold, and black. Let’s go Gryphons! View our facilities on fitandrec.gryphons.ca gryphons.ca Indoor Outdoor • Twin-pad arena with • Stadium Olympic-size ice surface • 2 grass fields • 2 pools • Mini-specialized • 1 climbing wall training field • 9 dance/multi-purpose studios • 3 baseball diamonds • Fitness centre • 4 beach volleyball courts • 2 wrestling/combatives rooms • Jogging trails • Indoor fieldhouse with • 3 multi-purpose lit 4-lane running track artificial fields 12,000 students annually participated in our award-winning intramural program, recreational and intercollegiate programs. Visit gryphons.ca for a complete listing. Varsity Teams: M = Men = Women W Gryphons at Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M the Olympics! Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Cross-Country . . . . . . . . . M W Emily Armstrong Curling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Team Canada Field Hockey. . . . . . . . . . . . . W Artistic Swimming Figure Skating. . . . . . . . . . M W Tokyo 2020 Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Sarah Douglas Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Team Canada Lacrosse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Sailing Nordic Skiing . . . . . . . . . . M W Tokyo 2020 Rowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Rugby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Geneviève Lalonde Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Team Canada Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Track and Field Track & Field. . . . . . . . . . . M W Tokyo 2020 Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W Wrestling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M W The best way to learn about joining a varsity team is to contact the coach. Head to gryphons.ca for more information. 14
“I looked for a university that Clubs, Organizations, would help me grow as a person, Student Government aside from just academics. The collaborative, innovative, Clubs and Organizations and sustainable culture at gryphlife.ca U of G is what really attracted Our 200+ clubs span cultural and religious interests, me. The Commerce program media and performing arts, sports, academics, and community service — there’s something here for everyone: encourages working in collaborative environments • African Society of Guelph • Guelph Queer Equality • Engineers Without Borders • Indian Students Association where I can learn from and • Future Vets Club • Korean Students’ Association grow with my peers.” • Guelph Black Students • Muslim Students’ Association Association • Vietnamese Student Society Dua Sohail • Guelph Centre for Gender Bachelor of Commerce, accounting (co-op), minor in human resources Empowerment and Diversity High school: Milton District High School, Campus Involvement: Accounting Students Association, Ambassador; Management Visit gryphlife.ca for a full list. Economics and Finance Students Association, Director of Finance; CPA Ontario, U of G Board Ambassador Community Involvement uoguelph.ca/studentexperience When you come to U of G, you are more than a student; you are part of a community. Whether you want to mentor youth in an afterschool program or support other students on campus, whether you are seeking an opportunity on your own or with other students, let Student Experience help you find co- curricular opportunities that are right for you based on your skills, interests, availability, and learning goals. Student Governments • Central Student Association csaonline.ca • Interhall Council interhall.org Separate student governments are also affiliated with each academic degree. The Lang BComm program She’s Got Game encourages is ranked #2 in Canada for women in sport and gives its focus on responsible them the tools to succeed both on and off the field. business education* shesgotgame.ca *Corporate Knights 2020 ranking 15
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential Learning and Career Development When we say you’ll learn from experience, we mean it. While we love a good book as much as the next world-class university, we firmly believe that education and experience go hand in hand. That's why our team at the Experiential Learning Hub is so passionate about connecting you with co-op programs, further education planning, volunteer and co-curricular opportunities, and access to job fairs and networking events. By leveraging the Experiential Learning Hub's many connections, you will make your U of G experience more engaging while spending more time focusing on things you're passionate about. Plus, when you graduate you won't just have a degree: you'll have a digital record showcasing the kind of experience that employers love to see on a résumé. uoguelph.ca/ELHub U of G offers: • on-campus employment • para-professional and and work study volunteer programs • co-op programs and work • community-engaged learning experience courses courses and programs • professional and career • intercultural engagement practice courses programs • student clubs, governments • conferences, professional and athletics development and certificate programs • entrepreneurship programs 16
Co-operative Education What you’ll need: uoguelph.ca/coop • A Social Insurance Number (SIN) — apply for this when Work in your field before you graduate. Each year we you arrive; you will need it to work in Canada. help more than 4,000 students find placements in 53 • Apply for and secure a co-op work permit immediately different co-op programs. Gain work experience that’s following your second semester — your study permit relevant to your studies, build your professional network alone does not cover co-op work terms. and develop the skills needed to thrive in a modern work environment. Co-op is an optional program for which fees are applied. In addition to a co-op academic fee, students pay $270 for Sound good? A lot of other students think so too, each co-op work term that is accepted. which is why we recommend that you apply to co-op Admission to co-op is available again during first year for directly from high school. You can apply again during a limited number of spots in some programs. first year, but there are a limited number of spaces in some programs. The University of Guelph’s Co-operative Education Program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) and adheres to the standards set Your Co-op Experience and monitored by the CEWIL Accreditation Council. As a co-op student, you will: • take a mandatory one-semester course — COOP*1100 — that prepares you for the Para-professional Placements uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning co-op job search and work terms; • apply for co-op positions, just as you would in the Co-operative education is not the only path to gaining real-world hiring process. You will complete three experience! There are hundreds of opportunities to five paid co-op work terms throughout your available to apply your course material to real-world, degree program; meaningful contexts. • work with a co-op coordinator who will assist you throughout the employment process and each of work term experiences; • you’ll make connections and begin networking Your gateway to employability before you graduate! on-campus: • More than 450 Work Study student positions on campus • 250+ Peer Helper positions Where will I work and how • More than 4,000 part-time jobs on campus much money will I make? • More than 150 positions in Residence Life • There are job opportunities across Ontario, and in some cases, across Canada or internationally. • All co-op positions are full-time and they are paid! Past students have made $500–$1,000 CAN per week! • Co-op work terms vary from 4 months, 8 months and 12 months. 17
CAMPUS MAP Our Campus A walk across campus only takes 7 minutes! 18
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BUILDING YOUR DEGREE How to Build Your Academic Terms and Definitions An undergraduate degree is the first degree you Best Degree can complete at the university level. It is commonly called a baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree, and may be further classified as honours or general. An honours degree is typically completed in four years At U of G we give you choices and flexibility. With an outstanding of full-time study and often focuses on a particular variety of specializations, we’ll help you find your path. Select a major, discipline. E.g.: Honours Bachelor of Science (in Biochem- istry); Honours Bachelor of Arts (in Classical Studies). add a minor, add electives to sample unique or related paths, mix in A general degree is typically completed in three years out-of-class experiences, and tailor your degree to your dreams as of full-time study and often involves a more gener- you go. It’s your choice that matters. alized or broadly defined study area. To view a list of majors that are offered in general versus honours format, please visit the Undergraduate Calendar at admission.uoguelph.ca/degrees. 1 2 3 A professional degree meets the accreditation standards of a particular professional association Find Your Program Enhance and Explore Put It All Into Action! or college. At U of G, we offer professional degrees With more than 86 majors, Spend your first year exploring the You have countless opportunities to in Veterinary Medicine (DVM); Engineering (B.Eng.); 50 minors, certificates, areas options available to you. Once you put your classroom theory into real- Applied Human Nutrition (B.A.Sc.) and Landscape of emphasis, electives, and arrive you can add a minor, select world practice. Whether it’s through Architecture (BLA). Several professional degrees, like more than 100 ways to learn an area of emphasis, or enroll in co-operative education or experiential the DVM, require the completion of some university outside the classroom, we know a certificate alongside your degree. learning or both (see pages 16-17), study prior to application. it can seem overwhelming! Check out all the options on page 21. at Guelph you have lots of choice! An associate diploma is a two-year program offered So let’s break it down. Review You can even enroll in Distance Ed We’ll help you navigate your options on our main campus and at our Ridgetown campus. the degree programs and check (DE) courses that allow you to study so you can find the best fit for you. It involves focused, hands-on training in a specific field. out the required courses on at a time and place that’s convenient Visit uoguelph.ca/uaic for more info. E.g.: Associate Diploma in Environmental Management; pages 22 and 23. for you. Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management. A graduate degree can be completed after an undergraduate degree. It involves additional study in a particular area of interest, and may include research or the completion of a thesis. A major is the main area of study within a degree. It involves intensive focus on a specific discipline. E.g.: Applied Human Nutrition; Bio-Medical Science; Marketing Management. A minor is an optional secondary area of study that can be related to or different from your major, and provides an introductory level of education about a single discipline. A minor is selected after you begin your university studies (See list on page 21 for minor options). A credit is the unit of measurement for university courses. Usually, a course that lasts one semester is equivalent to one half-credit (0.5). A semester is an academic study period of 12 weeks. U of G offers three semesters of study: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August). 20
Certificates “I chose the University of opened.uoguelph.ca Guelph because of their Add a certificate to your studies and improve your academic excellence — it’s one potential employment opportunities. of Canada’s top universities. • Business • Food Science I also fell in love with the • Communication Process • Hospitality Studies • Environmental Citizenship • Leadership campus, its aesthetics and • Environmental • Public Policy and facilities. I am so glad I chose Conservation Administration the U of G; its wonderful community has welcomed me Minors and made me feel like I belong. Choose a minor because it intrigues you, because Also, my program in the Arts it complements your major, or because it’s something you’ve always wanted to learn. and Sciences has allowed • accounting • international business me to meet so many different • agriculture • international people and share unique ideas.” • anthropology development studies • applied geomatics • Italian Omozuwa Agege • art history • linguistics Bachelor of Arts and Sciences • arts management • marketing Hometown: Ilorin, Nigeria High school: Eucharistic Heart of • biochemistry • mathematical science Jesus Model College (EHJMC) • biology • mathematics Campus Involvement: Guelph Black • biotechnology • media and cinema studies Student Association member, University • Black Canadian studies • microbiology of Guelph Ambassador • business • molecular biology and ge- • business data analytics netics • business economics • museum studies • chemistry • music • classical studies • neuroscience • computing and • nutritional and nutraceutical information science sciences • creative writing • one health • culture and • philosophy technology studies • physics • ecology • plant science • economics • political science • English • project management • entrepreneurship • psychology • environmental engineering • sexualities, genders • European culture and social change and civilization • sociology • family and child studies • Spanish and Hispanic studies • food engineering • sport and event management • French studies • statistics • geography • studio art • German • sustainable business • history • theatre studies • human resources • zoology 21
DEGREE PROGRAMS Required Courses by Degree Program Majors Required Courses Cool Facts Bachelor of Applied • Applied Human Nutrition • English The University of Guelph Science • Math is #1 in Canada for overall • Biology student satisfaction! 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Chemistry uoguel.ph/basc • 2 additional courses • Child Studies • English • Family Studies and Human Development • Math • 1 course from: Biology or Chemistry • 3 additional courses Bachelor of Arts • Anthropology • Food, Agricultural and • Mathematical Science • English 92.9% of BA grads • Art History Resource Economics • Music • 5 additional courses are employed within 6 6 semesters (General Degree) • Classical Studies • French Studies • Philosophy months — one of the 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Creative Writing • Geography • Political Science highest employment rates uoguel.ph/ba • Criminal Justice and Public Policy • History • Psychology of Ontario universities! • Culture and Technology Studies • International • Sexualities, Genders and • Economics Development Studies Social Change • English • Justice and Legal Studies • Sociology • Environmental Governance • Major to be Determined • Studio Art • European Studies • Mathematical Economics • Theatre Studies Bachelor of Arts • English BAS grads go into and Sciences • Advanced Math† law, medicine, • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics education, research, 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • 1 Arts or Social Studies entertainment — the uoguel.ph/bas • 1 additional course list goes on! Bachelor of Bio-Resource • Environmental Management • English Learn the ins and outs Management • Equine Management • Biology of science, technology • 4 additional courses and business and earn 8 semesters (Honours Degree) credits for summer job uoguel.ph/bbrm • Food Industry Management • English experience! • Advanced Math† • Biology • Chemistry • 2 additional courses Bachelor of Commerce • Accounting • Management • Real Estate • English Gordon S. Lang School of (Business) • Food and Agricultural Business • Management Economics and • Sport and Event Management • Advanced Math† Business and Economics • Government, Economics and Finance • Undeclared (first year only) • 4 additional courses is ranked #2 in Canada for 8 semesters (Honours Degree) Management • Marketing Management its focus on responsible uoguel.ph/bcomm business education. Bachelor of Computing • Computer Science • English Our grads work at Apple, • Software Engineering • Calculus Google, Amazon and 6 semesters (General Degree) • 4 additional courses Microsoft. 8 semesters (Honours Degree) uoguel.ph/bcomp Bachelor of Engineering • Biological Engineering • Engineering Systems and • Mechanical Engineering • English Get right into it — start • Biomedical Engineering Computing • Undeclared (first year only) • Calculus creating major design 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Computer Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Water Resources Engineering • Chemistry projects in your first year! uoguel.ph/beng • Physics • 2 additional courses Bachelor of Indigenous • English In this NEW program Environmental Science • Advanced Math† study and explore how • Biology history, colonization, law and Practice* • Chemistry and technology impact uoguel.ph/biesp • 2 additional courses the environment. 22
Program Majors Required Courses Cool Facts Bachelor of Landscape • English This one-of-a-kind program has Architecture • 5 additional courses 24-hour studio space just for you! • Background Information Form required by 8 semesters (Honours Degree) March 1, 2022 admission.uoguelph.ca/bla_bif uoguel.ph/bla Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences • Human Kinetics • English • Animal Biology • Marine & Freshwater Biology • Advanced Math† 6 semesters (General Degree) • Biochemistry • Microbiology • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Biodiversity • Molecular Biology and Genetics • 2 additional courses uoguel.ph/bsc • Biological Sciences • Neuroscience • Bio-Medical Science • Nutritional and Nutraceutical • Biomedical Toxicology Sciences • Environmental Biology • Plant Science • Wildlife Biology and Conservation #1 in Canada for total Research Dollars! • Food Science • Zoology Physical Sciences • Environmental Geomatics • English • Biological and Pharmaceutical • Mathematical Science • Calculus Chemistry • Nanoscience • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Biological and Medical Physics • Physical Science • 2 additional courses • Chemical Physics • Physics • Chemistry • Theoretical Physics Bachelor of One Health • English Bachelor of One Health is a rapidly • Advanced Math † emerging field that combines human uoguel.ph/boh • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics health, animal health and ecosystem • 1 Arts or Social Studies course health. • 1 additional course Bachelor of Science in Agriculture • Animal Science • English There are four jobs for every • Crop Science • Advanced Math† agriculture grad in Canada! 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Honours Agriculture • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics uoguel.ph/bscag • Horticulture • 2 additional courses Bachelor of Science in • Ecology • English Ranked 5th in Canada for the field Environmental Sciences • Environment and Resource Management • Advanced Math† of Environment/Ecology! • Environmental Economics and Policy • 2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics 8 semesters (Honours Degree) • Environmental Sciences • 2 additional courses uoguel.ph/bscenv Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Application information can be found at No direct admission from secondary school. Our veterinary medicine program ovc.uoguelph.ca/recruitment/en/applyingtodvm A minimum of two years of a university is ranked 1st in Canada and 5th in 8 semesters US applicants can also apply using VMCAS. undergraduate degree program is required for admission the world! uoguel.ph/dvm consideration. Students preparing for admission to the DVM program should take high school Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Calculus or Advanced Math† Associate Diplomas University of Guelph, University of Guelph, Requirements 4 semesters Main Campus Ridgetown Campus • Secondary school diploma admission.uoguelph.ca/diploma • Turfgrass Management • Agriculture mandatory co-op • Environmental Management Veterinary Technology: • Equine Care and Management • Math†, English, Biology and Chemistry • Horticulture • Veterinary Technology offered as regular and co-op programs † Advanced Math is one of Pre-Calculus, Functions, (I)GCSE, CSEC, IB Math (only SL/HL Analysis & Approaches, HL Applications & Interpretations) or other equivalent Math containing Advanced Functions, Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry, approved by Admission Services. Please see page 21 for a list of minors and certificates offered to enhance your degree. admission.uoguelph.ca/international 23
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS International Admission Requirements Official Documentation British Patterned Education: I have completed General Certificate of Education (GCE): Applying from outside Canada: Admission consideration begins with and includes: • High school transcripts and other required • Minimum of 2 A Level passes and 3 (I)GCSE documentation to be uploaded to your Admission Level passes. Portal for admission consideration. • 2 AS Level courses may be substituted for 1 • The possession of minimum entry requirements does A Level course. not guarantee admission; we may require additional • A minimum of A/B or 6/7 to begin consideration documentation or verification. on (I)GCSE, AS and predicted A Level examinations. • An “official” transcript or exam result must be sent • Students are strongly encouraged to present directly by your high school, examination board, prerequisite courses at the AS or A Level. an electronically verifiable source, via Parchment • Transfer credits will be considered for A Level or wes.org only if you are admitted or upon request. subjects with a final grade of C or above, up to a maximum of 3.0 credits (1.0 credit per course). International Baccalaureate (IB) Note: General paper is not considered an acceptable subject. Admission consideration begins with and includes: • A marksheet with anticipated IB scores reflecting the intention to complete the full IB Diploma with 6 subjects: 3 HL and 3 SL (including prerequisites) French Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 28 including bonus points Admission consideration begins with and includes: from TOK and EE, however most programs will • ‘Bulletins’ (in French) for Première and 1st trimester require a higher score; of Terminale with a minimum overall score of 12/20. • Anticipated scores on a 7-point scale; • Upon completion of the French Baccalaureate, Note: Math Studies/SL Applications and Interpretations is not official final results are required in lieu of the above. an acceptable prerequisite for programs that require Advanced Math† or Calculus. Indian Curriculum Admission consideration begins with and includes: Admitted students must present the full IB Diploma from • Verified 10th standard board results accompanied the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in by anticipated Class 12 grades listed by subject July. Contact the IBO: transcripts.ibna@ibo.org to have from the school with a minimum of 80%; results sent electronically to the University. • Completion of Class 12 Board Exam Certificates • Transfer credits may be given for HL courses with with strong First Division standing is required scores of 5 or above, to a maximum of 2.0 credits and in May/June; will be assigned once official transcripts are received • All information required by your school board from the IBO. to verify your Class 10 and 12 certificates. 24
American Patterned Education: I have a high school diploma (USA) Admission consideration begins with and includes: • A minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 – 3.9/4.0 (varies by program/major) from a regionally accredited high school. • SAT/ACT Optional for Fall 2022 admission. If submitted, may be used if it is helpful to your admission. • Prerequisite courses are ideal at the senior level. • Transcripts from years 9 – 12 which include senior year first and second quarter grades submitted before March 1st 2022 (or February 1st 2022 for early consideration). • A school profile with a grading scale. • Documents sent through Naviance/Parchment whenever possible. • A personal statement (optional): Student Profile Form: admission.uoguelph.ca/spf. I have completed Advanced Placement (AP): • Applicants who have completed AP Examinations with a minimum grade of 4 may receive university credits to a maximum of 2.0 credits, at the Admission Committee’s discretion. • Transfer credits will be assigned once official final transcripts have been received directly from the College Board. • Institution code for the University of Guelph is 0892. See admission.uoguelph.ca/ap for more details. If you fall outside these curricula, please consult our Country Specific Admission Requirements: admission.uoguelph.ca/ international/admreqs Have questions about admissions? Speak to staff or students 25 25
Country Specific Requirements AFGHANISTAN Transfer credit may be granted for Students with English as L2 are KOREA (SOUTH) NIGERIA SRI LANKA Baccalauria, with a minimum B 2-Unit courses at the Advanced expected to write an English Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo West African Examinations Council Sri Lankan Certificate of Education in all subjects. Level with grades of 1, 2 or 3. Proficiency exam. Choeupchang (Academic Upper (WAEC) exam results. Minimum B3 including Ordinary Levels and Please note that Caribbean Studies Secondary School Certificate) + on predicted grades and a scratch at least 3 Advanced Level subjects ARGENTINA and Communications studies GERMANY College Scholastic Ability Test. card for confirmation required for with a minimum B average. Bachillerato with a minimum of 8. cannot be used for admission. Reifezeugnis / Abitur / Zeugnis finals. See also GCE. See also GCE. der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. LEBANON AZERBAIJAN CHILE See French Baccalaureate, IB, NORWAY SWEDEN Attestat — Certificate of (Completed) Licencia de Educación Media GHANA USA, GCE. Vitnemal Fra den Videregaende Fullstandigt Slutbetyg from Secondary Education with a with a minimum of approximately West African Examinations Council Skole/Certificate of Secondary Gymnasieskolan minimum combination of 4 and 5. 5.5 out of 7. (WAEC) exam results with a LIBYA Education. minimum B3 on predicted grades High School Leaving Certificate. SWITZERLAND BAHAMAS CHINA and a scratch card for confirmation PAKISTAN Federal School Leaving Certificate – 12 years schooling, a combination admission.uoguelph.ca/chinese- required for finals. MALAYSIA Intermediate and Higher Secondary Maturité/Maturität/Maturità with of British GCSE examinations and curriculum. Students progressing Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia School Certificates with strong a minimum 5 out of 6 or 8 out of 10. final Bahamas Grade 12 with strong through Upper Middle School: the GREECE (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) excellent to outstanding grades. grades. SAT I and II subject tests Academic Proficiency Test (APT)/ Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou, with or Unified Examination Certificate TAIWAN or Freshman Year College of the HuiKao from CHESICC-Parch- a minimum of 16.1. (UEC). See also IB, USA, and GCE. PANAMA Senior High School Certificate Bahamas may be requested for ment Portal Service chsi.com.cn/ Bachillerato with a minimum of 85% with 80% and above. some schools. See also GCE and IB. en/pvr/apply.jsp with a minimum GUATEMALA MAURITIUS for national curriculum schools. of 5 relevant required subjects for Bachillerato with a university See GCE, French Baccalaureate TANZANIA BANGLADESH the degree and major, along with preparatory program with excellent and IB. PERU Certificate of Secondary Education Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) school documents for grades 10, results OR successful completion Certificado de Educación Se- and Advanced Certificate of with first division pass (60 – 100). 11, and first semester Grade 12 are of first year accredited university is MEXICO cundaria Común Completa and Secondary Education. required. Final official Upper Middle typically required. Bachillerato with very good/excellent successful completion of one year School Graduation Certificate will of post-secondary studies at an THAILAND BERMUDA results. Required subjects descrip- be required in August from the tions may be requested. accredited university. Mattayom 6 with superior academic Bermuda Secondary School HONG KONG CHESICC-Parchment Portal Service: standing (3.0 to 4.0 in all required Certificate with excellent grades; Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary chsi.com.cn/en/pvr/apply.jsp core courses) may be considered. 12 years schooling, a combination Education (HKDSE) with a combi- MIDDLE EAST PHILIPPINES of British (B)GCSE examinations, COLOMBIA nation of 4 and 5. Predicted school Applicants from Bahrain, Jordan, High School Diploma from a 12 First-year standing in a recognized Grade 12 University preparation Bachillerato with excellent results. marks must be presented on a 5 Palestine, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, year high school education system university is normally required. level coursework (AP and SAT exam point scale. Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen with a minimum B+. results upon request). See also IB, must present the National Second- TURKEY COSTA RICA GCE and USA. INDONESIA ary School Education/Leaving POLAND admission.uoguelph.ca/turkey Bachillerato along with successful completion of first year at an Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with very Świadectwo Dojrzałości Liceum Lise Diploması with very good to BOLIVIA accredited university is typically Menengah Umum (STTB-SMA) + good/excellent results overall and Ogólnokształcącego with a excellent results. Submission of Bachillerato with a minimum of required. EBTANAS results with good/very in appropriate subjects. Students minimum average of approximately a School Profile is expected. 5.5/7 or 75/100. good marks. from Kuwait should present the 4.5 out of 6. Shahad-al-thanawia-al-a-a’ama UAE ECUADOR BRAZIL IRAN (General Secondary School Certifi- PORTUGAL Secondary School Certificate Bachillerato with a minimum of Certificado de Ensino Médio Diplom-Motevaseteh (certificate cate) with excellent results and those Certificado de fim de Estudos (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) approximately 8 out of 10. (minimum 7.5) for admission of completion of secondary school from UAE, the Secondary School Secundários within the good (bom) with a minimum B+ overall and consideration followed the Exame studies) and passing the Konkûr Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya category with scores of 16 – 15/20. in required subjects; see also, EGYPT Al-Amma). See UAE for more details. Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM)+. with a minimum of 16. GCE, India, USA, IB, and Canadian Thanaweya Amma — General Documents must be official and RUSSIA curriculum. Secondary Education Certificate come from the school, Ministry or BULGARIA or IB, USA, or French Baccalaureate ITALY Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Diploma Za Zavarsheno Sredno Diploma De Esame Di Stato with the appropriate Cultural Bureau. Obshchem Obrazovanii — UGANDA with excellent results. Obrazovanie (School Leaving minimum 8 out of 10. See also IB Certificate of (Completed) Uganda Advanced Certificate of NETHERLANDS Diploma) with grades of 5 or better. and USA. Secondary Education with Education. Five academic subjects: EL SALVADOR VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschap- good grades. English, with at least 3 academic Bachiller Academico with a minimum pelijk Onderwijs) Diploma with a CARIBBEAN JAPAN A Levels of a minimum B to of approximately 8 out of 10. minimum 7 out of 10. Students must complete the Upper Secondary School Leaving SINGAPORE begin admission consideration. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Singapore/Cambridge GCE See also GCE. ETHIOPIA NEW ZEALAND Examination (CAPE) diploma with Shomeisho). Ordinary and Advanced Ethiopia University Entrance National Certificate of Educational a minimum of six individual subjects Level Examinations (see GCE UKRAINE Examination. Minimum for Achievement Level 3 and University with at least two 2-Unit courses KAZAKHSTAN requirements). Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu consideration begins at 78 – 80%. Entrance Standard inclusive of ap- at the CAPE Level. Other subjects Diploma of Completed Secondary Osvitu (Certificate of Complete See also European Baccalaureate. proved subjects. Grades required may be presented at the CSEC Education with a minimum SOUTH AFRICA General Secondary Education) with for admission will vary by program, level. Predicted CAPE Level grades combination of 4 and 5. National Senior Certificate (NSC) a minimum of approximately 8 out EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE but based on the New Zealand of 1 or 2 are required for admission with a minimum high Meritorious of 12 or 4 out of 5. Completed European Baccalaure- grading scale, the minimum level consideration. Students going KENYA to Outstanding for admission ate Diploma including prerequisite for admission consideration is “Merit.” into Science or Engineering are Kenyan Certificate of Secondary consideration. required exam with a minimum encouraged to take a minimum Education (KCSE) with grades of overall average of 75 – 80%. English of two 2-Unit CAPE Level subjects A and B. must be a minimum of L1 or L2. in Science and/or Mathematics. 26
VENEZUELA Bachillerato as well as successful completion of the first year at an accredited university is typically required. See also USA. VIETNAM Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) with a minimum of 8. ZAMBIA Zambian School Certificate with 2 out of 9 (3 on finals). ZIMBABWE General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (ZGCE O-Level) and Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (ZGCE A-Level) with a minimum A/B combination. See also GCE. 27
HOW TO APPLY How to Apply International Applicants Three ways to apply: • Apply directly to the University of Guelph using the Your application to the University of Guelph opens online form available at admission.uoguelph.ca, or the door to rich, varied experiences within a welcoming, • apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) at ouac.on.ca using the involved community. 105 application form, if you are studying outside of Canada. Apply by January 13, 2022 for early admission consideration! • apply with the Common Application at apply.commonapp.org. Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada Applicants Studying outside of Canada: Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) at ouac.on.ca using the 105 application form. Application Deadline Dates: Type Official Deadline Application February 15, 2022 (Fall Semester) Document Submission March 1, 2022 Early Consideration Application: January 13, 2022 (Fall Semester) Document Submission: February 1, 2022 International Transfer/ Advanced Standing Applicants admission.uoguelph.ca/exttransfer If you are an international applicant who has previously attended college or university, please consult our International Transfer Student Admission Requirements at admission.uoguelph.ca/exttransfer for detailed information. Available intakes for transfer are Fall, Winter and Summer. Transfer students interested in January admission (Winter) should consult Admission Services for program availability. 28
Nine Steps for Applying admission.uoguelph.ca/intl/howtoapply To be considered for admission, scholarships, and on-campus accommodation, please: 1. Select the program of study and check the program specific admission information on pages 22 and 23. 2. Check Country Specific Requirements on page 26 and English Proficiency requirements on page 34. 3. Check to see if your program is offered at the University of Guelph (main campus), or if it is an Associate Diploma offered at the Ridgetown campus. 4. Fill in and submit the appropriate Application Form along with your fee. 5. When you apply, you will receive a U of G account, login information and instructions on how to upload your documents to your Admissions Portal. Submit the appropriate high school transcripts and other required documentation. Some programs have supplemental forms. See admission.uoguelph.ca for details. 6. Submit English Proficiency test scores to the Admission Portal. IELTS scores may be scanned and verified on-site. All other test scores must be sent officially. 7. You are encouraged to submit the online Student Profile Form found at admission.uoguelph.ca/spf. 8. Check your Admission Portal for required, and any out standing documents. 9. All international students attending the University of Guelph must have a valid Study Permit. To contact Canadian Immigration regarding visa procedures please go to cic.gc.ca. For additional support, contact our International Student Advisors at iso@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 900 – 1022. Our DLI# is O19305391192. 29
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