About
The University of Guelph (U of G) is one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities with programs offered at 3 unique campuses – the U of G Main Campus, University of Guelph-Humber and Ridgetown Campus – spanning urban hubs and rural communities.
We are known for excellence in the arts and sciences and for our commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens.
Programs
Key Dates
Admission Points
High school and mature applicants: High school and semester 1 applicants (those who have never attended a postsecondary institution) will be considered for admission to the fall semester only.
Transfer applicants: Admission points vary by program. All programs offer fall admission, but select programs also offer winter and summer admission. To be considered a transfer applicant, you must have completed a minimum of 1 year of study in an appropriate 2- or 3-year college diploma or 1 semester (minimum of 2.0 credits) of study in an undergraduate degree program.
Deadlines
- Group A applicants:
- Application deadline for early offer consideration: January 15, 2025
- Application deadline: March 1, 2025
- Transcript deadline: April 15, 2025
- Mature applicants:
- Application deadline: April 1, 2025
- Transcript deadline: May 1, 2025
- International high school applicants studying outside of Canada:
- Application deadline for early offer consideration: January 15, 2025
- Application deadline: March 1, 2025
- Document submission deadline: March 15, 2025
- Transfer applicants:
- Winter admission:
- Application deadline: November 3, 2024
- Transcript deadline: December 1, 2024
- Summer admission:
- Application deadline: March 2, 2025
- Transcript deadline: April 1, 2025
- Fall admission:
- Application deadline: April 1, 2025
- Transcript deadline: May 1, 2025
- Winter admission:
We encourage you to apply and submit all required documents well in advance of the published deadlines.
Admission Requirements
Group A Admission Requirements
If you are a Group A applicant, you must present:
- your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and
- a minimum of six 4U/M courses, including the specific subject requirements for your degree program of interest.
Group B Admission Requirements
Other Admission Requirements
Supporting Documents
Transcripts
As part of the application process, you must submit official transcripts from all high schools and postsecondary institutions you have attended.
English-language Documentation
Supplementary Documentation
Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid
Offers of Admission
Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services helps students who experience disabilities with full and equitable participation in academic life. We strive to create a barrier-free environment where all students can achieve their full potential.
We encourage students who experience disabilities to register for accommodations with Student Accessibility Services. As part of the registration process, we will assign you an advisor who will meet with you to review your documentation and talk about appropriate accommodations and additional support.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Visit Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to learn more about our commitment to ensuring we nurture our distinctive culture by working together openly, respectfully and inclusively.
Residence
Undergraduate international students and Canadian citizens who reside outside of Ontario and will be attending the U of G for the first time are guaranteed on-campus housing as long as they apply and pay the residence deposit by June 2, 2025.
For all other first-year students, if demand exceeds supply, we will use a lottery system to allocate spaces.
Campus Tours and Events
Campus tours run 6 days a week and are about 2 hours in length.
In addition to our regular campus tours, we also host several virtual and on-campus events throughout the year to highlight our programs, facilities and campus community.
Contact
Admission Services
Office of Registrarial Services
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1
Telephone: 519-824-4120, ext. 58721 or 519-821-2130
Website: https://admission.uoguelph.ca
Email: admission@uoguelph.ca
Undergraduate Calendar: www.uoguelph.ca/undergrad_calendar