Upcoming Events

Grade 11 & 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about undergraduate programs at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College.  This event will include a program presentation and panel including current students, recent alumni, and faculty to answer all your questions. The event will be hosted at 7:00pm EST.  Parents/guardians, teachers, and guidance counselors are encouraged to attend.

Create future food trends. Why study food science at U of G?  U of G is ranked #1 in Canada for Food Science and Technology and has a resume filled with accolades, accomplishments and alumni that goes back 150 years. Your future profs are world-renowned food experts and truly care about ensuring people have access to safe, affordable and delicious food.

Why Study Food and Agricultural Business at U of G? Food is big business – and Canada’s second largest industry. U of G's Food and Agricultural Business and Economics program prepares you for the challenging and ever-changing landscape of today’s agribusiness industry. Gain agri-food expertise and the business, entrepreneurial and leadership skills needed to tackle the big food and business challenges of tomorrow. In fact, the sector is in such high demand that many of our students are hired prior to graduating.

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about environment programs, including:

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management.   This event will include a program presentation and panel including current students, recent alumni, and faculty to answer all your questions. Registrants will receive a package including a University of Guelph viewbook, program brochure, and swag. Parents/guardians, teachers, and guidance counselors are encouraged to attend.

Plants feed us, heal us, clothe us. They are fundamental to the planet’s health and function. How they are used can be controversial, impactful and life changing. As the world seeks to solve more and more environmental issues through plant innovation, the career possibilities are vast and often high paying. If you like science, nature, innovation, problem solving and doing things a bit differently, plant studies is a great fit for you.

Modern agriculture is going through massive changes, adopting advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and utilizing data, while also embracing entrepreneurship and business! If you love the outdoors, animals or food and are looking to study STEM, business, or even the arts, the agriculture and food industry is a great fit for you. Plus, you’ll be helping to solve real-world challenges facing our planet, like helping feed our growing population, protecting our environment, launching new food trends, or developing new species of plants that are resistant to climate change! 

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to learn about animal programs, including:

Why study equine management and care at U of G? If you love horses, the University of Guelph is seriously the place to be. It’s consistently ranked as one of the top universities globally for animal studies. Our students have a dedicated equine teaching herd, access to state-of-the-art facilities and learn from world-class equine experts.

Learn more about U of G's Ridgetown Campus. Career-focused education with a small campus, community vibe. U of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus equips you with the skills and career experiences to help you get Future Ready and tackle real-world challenges. With the majority of graduates working in their field shortly after graduation, there’s no better place in Canada to learn about plants, animals, agriculture and the environment than the University of Guelph. Get Future Ready at Ridgetown.