Future Students of OAC
The Famous OAC Student Experience. Since 1874.
BBQ’s, student clubs, road trips, class spirit and leather jackets. Discover what makes U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College a special place to learn and grow.
U of G is consistently ranked top in Canada for academic excellence and student satisfaction. By studying at OAC, you’ll be joining a community of future leaders who are on a mission to Improve Life through food, agriculture, communities and the environment. You'll go beyond the classroom to meet life-long friends, grow personally and professionally and develop the skills needed for a successful career.
Class spirit
Each year, 1st year OAC students chooses their class colours, a slogan and crest to represent their cohort. Students also select an animal to represent their class.
The "OAC Jacket"
A true OAC tradition. OAC jackets are just one of the features that make our students recognizable on campus.
Events and student life
Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, there are plenty of OAC events and activities you can participate in.
Student clubs
Connect with friends. Make memories. Try something new. There are plenty of opportunities for you to meet friends and the broader U of G community. The OAC is home to a long list of student clubs and students participate and run various events on campus. All are a great way to meet new people and learn or enhance new skills outside of the classroom.
Support for your career development
The University of Guelph offers a wide range of programs and services tailored to your personal and professional development to help you launch a fulfilling career. Receive career coaching, resume building, networking opportunities and co-op opportunities through the U of G's Experiential Learning Hub.
Elevate your learning with graduate studies
Where academic excellence meets a thriving community dedicated to shaping the future. Experience the vibrant student life of OAC's graduate programs.
OAC by the #'s
- 3,500 of milkshakes served annually at College Royal
- 35,000 alumni
- 4,000+ students enrolled in co-op across U of G
- 3,000+ students enrolled in OAC
- 80% of OAC students enrolled in co-op
- $1.4 million in scholarships awarded to OAC students
- OAC was established in 1874
Meet your new classmates
I decided to study at U of G because of the amazing landscape architecture program! I loved that it combines science and design, as well as being the only accredited undergraduate landscape architecture program in Canada. I had only heard good things about the community and culture here at Guelph.
Food science is a very important field within our industry and in our everyday lives. There was definitely no shortage of finding jobs within the field. There are lots of opportunities for students to get involved and jumpstart their career.
When I was in high school, I knew that I was passionate about the environment and sustainability, but I didn’t know what the best way was to get involved. U of G provided me with the flexibility to choose among four majors in the environmental sciences degree.
When I visited Guelph, I just felt like it was the right place to be. I enjoyed all the schools that I visited but Guelph really stuck out to me. The Bachelor of Bio Resource Management program was unique in the sense that it's sort of a hybrid program between environmental sciences and business management.
"When I talk to friends from other universities it always makes me realize how much U of G has to offer – personable and engaging professors, opportunities for involvement, and both a school and city with a real community focus. Pursuing graduate studies at U of G was an easy decision for me."