Acronym Dictionary

AAC (a-a-c)

The Advanced Analysis Centre at the University of Guelph is a group of research laboratories housed in the SSC.

AAC (a-a-c)

The ARC Advisory Council offered strategic direction for the advancement of the Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) mission. See ISC for the Indigenous Student Centre.

AAC (a-a-c)

The Athletics Advisory Council is advisory to the University President and the Director of Athletics on policy matters dealing with the athletics program, and use of University athletics facilities. Membership includes 11 student members, 4 University staff members, and ex-officio members (that are non-voting).

AAD

Alumni Affairs and Development is the name of the department responsible for both friend and fundraising at the University.

ABC (a-b-c)

Awareness, Balance, Choice is an alcohol education program run by a committee of staff and students that promotes responsible drinking across campus. It is located on the 2nd floor of the J.T. Powell Building in the Wellness Centre and Promotion Centre. Visit the Wellness Centre and Promotion Centre website or reach them by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 53327.

ABIO

Animal Biology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

AC

The W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre (at the east end of Reynolds Walk) houses fitness facilities in addition to the Department of Athletics’ administrative offices.

ACCT

Accounting is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ACMHW

The Advisory Committee on Mental Health and Wellness is co-chaired by the Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs). It was created in 2014 and is charged with playing a leading role in evaluating mental health priorities at Guelph, identifying programs and assessing outcomes, and determining opportunities for collaboration within and outside of the university.

ADA

Associate Dean (Academic) is a title of a role in each Dean's Office. The names and contact information for ADA incumbents are included in the Associate Deans and Assistant Deans List.

AGG

Art Gallery of Guelph, located on the north-east corner of the intersection of College Avenue and Gordon Street.

AGR

Agriculture is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

AGRO

The Agronomy Building is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map at for location).

AHL

Animal Health Laboratory

AHN

Applied Human Nutrition is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ALC

Academic Learning Community refers to residence communities comprised of first-year students in the same academic program. Each cluster is led by an upper-year student from the same academic program that is employed by Student Housing Services. Learn more about Academic Learning Communities.

ALEX

Alexander Hall is on Gordon Street on the south side of Reynolds Walk. Formally called the Axelrod Building, it was renamed to honour Chancellor Emeritus Lincoln Alexander.

Alfred

Campus d'Alfred was the University's Eastern Ontario campus that delivered Associate Diploma programs in the French language until 2015.

Alumni House

Alumni House is a board and batten, timber-framed structure that is located on Arboretum Road next to the CCLC. It was built in 1879 as a carriage house for the principal of the OAC. It was moved from a central campus location in 1930 and became an office building in 1978. It houses AAD.

Alumni Stadium

Alumni Stadium is the name of the football stadium and outdoor running track facility. It is located between Powerhouse Lane and East Ring Road at College Avenue East.

ANCC

OVC Animal Cancer Centre houses the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI).

ANNEX

A storage facility for infrequently used TUG resources that can be accessed by students. To access students make a request for delivery to an on-campus library location through TRELLIS or at the Library service desk.

ANNU (ann-ew)

Animal Science and Nutrition is located at the west end of Reynolds Walk on the west side of Gordon Street. It is home to the Departments of Animal Bioscience and Human Health Sciences.

ANSC

Animal Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ANTH

Anthropology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ARB

The Arboretum Centre is located at the east side of the Arboretum and is accessible either by walking through the Arboretum from the east end of Arboretum Road (by the Soccer Complex) or by car from College Avenue, just west of Victoria Road.

ARC

The Aboriginal Resource Centre was the previous name of the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC).

ARTH

Art History is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ASO

Accredited Student Organizations are clubs, societies, and councils granted status by a PSO (defined by the Student Organization Policy). The PSO is responsible for the actions of the ASOs they grant standing to and must ensure the ASO complies with all University policies and procedures.

AUCC

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada was the former name of Universities Canada.

AUP

The Animal Utilization Protocol for the University of Guelph.

AVPA

The Associate Vice-President (Academic) is responsible for the content and administration of all undergraduate programs.

AVPR

The Associate Vice-President (Research) has responsibilities for the University’s diverse and comprehensive research enterprise and acts as the University’s chief research officer.

AVPSA

The Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) is responsible for student services programs at the University.

AXEL

Axelrod Building is the former/original name of ALEX. It was named for Dr. Herbert Axelrod, an American epidemiologist who donated a world-class collection of museum-quality fossils to the University in 1989.

BA

Bachelor of Arts is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations across many Colleges. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

BAS

Bachelor of Arts and Science is an undergraduate degree program. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.A.Sc.

Bachelor of Applied Science is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations in CSAHS. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

BASSA (bass-ah)

The Bachelor of Arts and Science Student Association represents BAS students on different campus committees and advisory boards in addition to organizing social and academic events for BAS students. Visit the BASSA website.

BB

Bounce Back is an optional support program offered for first and second year students who struggled with their academics in their first semester. Learn more about the Bounce Back program.

BBRM

Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management is an undergraduate degree program that offers two specializations in OAC. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.Comm.

Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations in Lang and OAC. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.Comp.

Bachelor of Computing is an undergraduate degree program that offers two specializations in CCMPS. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.Eng.

Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

BGS (b-g-s)

The Board of Graduate Studies considers and reports to Senate on proposals for the establishment of a new program for a graduate degree or diploma, recommends admission standards for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, makes recommendations on matters of graduate educational policy, recommends University graduate admission requirements, approves candidates for graduate degrees, approves graduate course deletions and additions, and performs other tasks as outlined in the Board of Graduate Studies bylaws.

BIOC

Biochemistry is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOD

Biodiversity is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOE

Biological Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOL

Biology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOM

Bio-Medical Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOS

Biological Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BIOT

Biotechnology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BLA

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is an undergraduate degree program. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

Blue Poles

The name given to the outdoor Emergency Call Stations on campus. Each station has a blue light on top, is easily spotted from a distance and features a large red button which, when pushed, establishes two-way communication with the Police Dispatcher who can identify its location.

BME

Biomedical Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BMED

OVC Biomedical Science is a building on campus that is part of the Ontario Veterinary College.

BMPH

Biological and Medical Physics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Bob's Dogs

A hotdog cart vendor located on the patio of the Bullring year-round that reportedly offers the best hotdogs in Guelph, served by a man who many feel is one of the friendliest guys around.

BoG (bog)

The Board of Governors is responsible to oversee the government, conduct, management and control of the University and its property, revenues, expenditures, business and affairs. Information about BoG is available on the University Secretariat website.

BoT

The Board of Trustees overseas the Heritage Trust on behalf of the Board of Governors.

BPCH

Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Branion Plaza

This is the name of the outdoor area between the UC, MACN, ZAV and Raithby House. The cannon is found here as is a seating area during the warmer weather.

Brass Taps

Brass Taps is the formal name for The Keg campus bar/lounge located on UC Level 2.

B.Sc.

Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree program. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.Sc.(Agr.)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

B.Sc.(Env.)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences is an undergraduate degree program that offers several specializations. Section X of the current Undergraduate Calendar provides a list of current specializations by degree program.

BTOX

Biomedical Toxicology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BUGS (bugs)

The Board of Undergraduate Studies makes recommendations to Senate on matters of undergraduate degree educational policy, is concerned with academic standards and planning for undergraduate degree programs, recommends to Senate the establishment or elimination of undergraduate degree or diploma programs, approves changes in undergraduate degree programs, recommends admission requirements for undergraduate degree programs, and performs other tasks as outlined in the Board of Undergraduate Studies bylaws.

Bullring

A circular building located between Day Hall and Raithby House inside which livestock used to be shown. The building houses a campus living room and eatery run by the CSA also known as the Bullring or the Ring.

BUS

Business is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

BWH (black-wood hall)

Blackwood Hall is located on Trent Lane behind the MacKinnon Building and is the home of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences.

CADA

Council of Associate Deans Academic

CAF

Central Animal Facility is a centre for the maintenance, by skilled and experienced personnel, of quality animals in a controlled environment as a service to departments across the University.

Campus Co-op

The Guelph Campus Cooperative was started in 1913 by students wishing to organize their own buying power. The Co-op runs the Co-op Bookstore and Guelph Campus Co-op Housing.

Cannon

The cannon is a British naval gun, rumoured to have been used in the War of 1812. Its name is “Old Jeremiah” and it is located in Branion Plaza, in front of Raithby House and across from the UC. It is a long-standing Guelph tradition for students to paint the cannon with messages in order to promote events and organizations.

CASU (ka-zoo)

The College of Arts Student Union ensures that students in COA have a voice in the decision-making of the university. It also provides social interaction through clubs and events. They can be reached by email at casu@uoguelph.ca.

CAUBO

Canadian Association of University Business Officers

CBE (see-bee-ee)

College of Business and Economics. Was originally founded in 2006 as CME College of Management and Economics. Was renamed in 2019 to Gordon S. Lang School of Business.

CBE-SA (see-bee-ee-s-a)

College of Business and Economics Student Association before the College was renamed in 2019 to Gordon S. Lang School of Business.

CBS (c-b-s)

College of Biological Sciences includes the following departments: Human Health Sciences, Integrative Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Biology.

CBSSC (c-b-s-s-c)

The College of Biological Sciences Student Council ensures that students in CBS have a voice in the decision-making of the university. It also provides social interaction through clubs and events. They can be reached by email at cbssc@uoguelph.ca.

CC (c-c)

The Classroom Complex was the former name of Rozanski Hall (also see ROZH).

CCLC (c-c-l-c)

The Child Care and Learning Centre (located on Arboretum Road at East Ring Road) houses CCLS (Child Care and Learning Services).

CCLS (c-c-l-s)

Child Care and Learning Services is a child care and teaching facility that is located on Arboretum Road at East Ring Road. It provides child care to student and non-student families while providing a learning opportunity for academically qualified students.

CCMPS

College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

CCS (c-c-s)

Computing and Communications Services provides access and support for computing as well as computer labs, phone support lines, and internet access. They can be reached by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 58888.

CCT

The Co-Curricular Transcript is an official record of an eligible student’s involvement in verified student activities that have occurred outside the classroom. It was originally piloted at Guelph in 2010-2011.

CECS

Cooperative Education and Career Services is the former name of the Experiential Learning Hub of the Student Experience Department.

CENG

Computer Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CEPS (ceps)

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is a former college that was transitioned into two new colleges, the College of Engineering (CoE) and the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS), effective July 1, 2025.

CFC

The Compulsory Fees Committee, formerly known as the Student Services Fee Committee, is comprised of faculty, staff and students, who oversee University compulsory non-tuition fees and the various services supported by them.

CFRU (c-f-r-u)

CFRU is the campus-based radio station 93.3FM.

CFS (c-f-s)

The Canadian Federation of Students is the national voice for students, representing over 400,000 students across Canada. The CFS lobbies for changes aimed at making post-secondary education more accessible to all students. All University of Guelph students are members of this organization.

CHEM

Chemistry is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CHPY

Chemical Physics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CIHR

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

CIP (c-i-p)

Centre for International Programs aims to facilitate, stimulate, and support a continuously growing range of University involvement in international activities. It is located at the south end of the third floor of the UC and can be reached by email at cip@uoguelph.ca or by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 54876.

CIS

Computing and Information Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CJPP

Criminal Justice and Public Policy is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CLAS

Classical Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CME (see-em-ee)

College of Management and Economics. Was founded in 2006 and was renamed to CBE College of Business and Economics in 2014. It was renamed again in 2019 to Gordon S. Lang School of Business.

COA (c-o-a)

College of Arts is largely located in the McKinnon Building. It includes the Departments of History and Philosophy as well as the Schools of Fine Art and Music; Languages and Literatures; and Theatre, English and Creative Writing.

CoE

College of Engineering

COESP

CBS Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice

COFO

Council of Ontario Finance Officers

Coll-Gov

College Governments are attached to each of U of G's eight Colleges and, through their elected student members, represent student interests to various administrative bodies at the University.

College Governments

There are eight colleges at the University of Guelph: COA, CBS, Lang, CCMPS, CoE, CSAHS, OAC and OVC. Every college has a student government attached to it that is run by a group of students who are elected each year by the student body (much like a Student Council in high school). 

Co-op

A short form used most often to refer to either the Guelph Campus Cooperative or a specialization within a degree program that offers a Cooperative Education option, alternating school and work term semesters.

Co-op Bookstore

The Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore is located in the north end of the basement of Johnston Hall and is both owned and operated by students. 

COU (c-o-u)

Council of Ontario Universities is a membership organization of Ontario’s 20 publicly funded universities and the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC). COU facilitates discussion between members institutions and and advocates on a wide range of university issues as well as co-ordinates a number of shared services for members.

Courselink

Courselink is a software program which assists with course administration, acts as a grades book tool, and allows for the setup of course functions such as online quizzes and conferencing.

Cow Path

This is the name given to the stone path which runs along side the Dairy Bush and that leads from the west end of Reynolds Walk (on the west side of Gordon Street) to Edinburgh Road.

CQA

Committee on Quality Insurance

CR

College Royal is a student-run and student-coordinated open house that occurs annually (mid-March) and encompasses the entire University of Guelph campus. College Royal attracts over 30,000 visitors every year and involves the coordination of over 3000 student volunteers.

CRB

OVC Clinical Research Building

CRC

The Curriculum Review Committee is a sub-committee of BUGS.

Creelman Marketplace

A large dining hall located in Creelman Hall. It was the first marketplace dining concept to be created in a North American university.

CRLM

Creelman Hall is a large stone building located on Winegard Walk at the North end of campus at College Avenue, across from Mills Hall. It houses Creelman Marketplace.

CRSC (c-r-s-c)

The Crop Science Building is located on Reynolds Walk beside the Richards Building and houses the Crop Science department.

CS

Counselling Services is located in the Vaccarino Centre for Student Wellness, within the J.T. Powell Building. They offer individual counselling sessions and support groups to help support students as they work through the personal challenges that impair their ability to succeed at school and in other areas of their lives.

CS

Computer Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

CSA (c-s-a)

The Central Student Association represents all undergraduate students to the federal and provincial governments, the University administration, the Board of Governors, the Senate, City Council and the Guelph Transit Commission.

CSAHS (see-saw)

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

CSAHS-SA (see-saw s-a)

College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Student Alliance represents the interests of CSAHS students.

CSB

OVC Clinical Skills Building

CSD (c-s-d)

Centre for Students with Disabilities is the former name of Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

CSRDE

Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange

CTAG (c-tag)

Co-Curricular Transcript Advisory Group is responsible for guidelines related to the co-curricular transcript, an official record of an eligible student’s involvement in verified student activities that have occurred outside the classroom.

CUAA (c-u-a-a)

The Council on Undergraduate Academic Advising develops, reviews, discusses, and recommends to senior administration on an ongoing basis any and all advising-related strategies, policies, and processes.

CUPE (cue-pee)

The Canadian Union of Public Employees is Canada’s largest union. There are three employee groups represented by CUPE at the University of Guelph.

CURIE

Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange

CVAOA

See VAOA as the Veterinary Assistant and Office Administration program (coded as CVAOA).

CVSA (c-v-s-a)

Central Veterinary Student Association represents the interests of OVC students.

DAIR

The Dairy Barn is located at the end of Reynolds Walkway on the west side of Gordon Street, behind Animal and Poultry Science.

DECA

An international student organization that prepares future leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other professional areas through case competitions and networking events throughout the year. DECA comes from Distributive Education Clubs of America but the association is normally known by the initials DECA. Information is on the DECA website.

Departmental Advising

Specializations (i.e. Major, Minor, Area of Emphasis within a degree program) are normally assigned a Faculty Advisor to assist students in making academic decisions related to the specific area of study. The Faculty Advisor is familiar with academic requirements of the specialization and career opportunities related to the field of study.

DH

Day Hall is located on Winegard Walk next to the Mackinnon Building.

DHR (d - h - r)

The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is dedicated to the removal of all systemic barriers, discrimination and harassment. They can be reached by email at dhrinfo@uoguelph.ca or by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 53000.

Dippers (dip-ers)

A nickname traditionally given to students registered in the two-year associate diploma programs in agriculture and horticulture which are now only offered at the regional campus sites.

Dome, The

See Gryphon Dome, The.

DREW

Drew Hall was built in 1882 as the official residence of the Bursar and now houses offices for Hospitality Services. It is named for the University's first Chancellor, George Alexander Drew who served as mayor of the City of Guelph and went on to become the Ontario Conservative Party leader, Premier of Ontario and Minister of Education and federal Progressive Conservative Party leader.

Drop

One-semester courses can be dropped without academic penalty until the last day of class. Two-semester courses can be dropped until the last day of class of the second semester.

DVM

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is an undergraduate degree program. The DVM website provides information about becoming a veterinarian.

East

East Residence is a student housing building that accommodates students in suites of 8 to 12 people with cooking facilities.

East Village

East Village Townhouses surround the base of East Residence. They include four, five and six bedroom fully self-contained units as well as a Town Hall.

East Walk

Also known as Stadium Walk, this path extends from East Residence to Gordon Street, running between the McKinnon Building and Johnston Hall and along side Johnston Green.

ECB (ed-mund-c-bow-vee)

Edmund C. Bovey Building is on the west side of Gordon Street and it houses the departments of Environmental Biology and Plant Agriculture.

EC

European Cultures is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Eccles

The Eccles Centre is an addition to the east side of Maritime Hall that is often used for residence programming, exam study space and meetings.

ECOL

Ecology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ECON

Economics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

EEP

Environmental Economics and Policy is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

EGOV

Environmental Governance is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ELH

The Experiential Learning Hub of the Student Experience Department. Staff there facilitate student learning and career development, help produce skilled graduates, and meet employer and labour needs through the offering of programs and resources.

EM

Environmental Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ENG (enj)

Commonly used as a short form for Engineering.

ENG

Albert A. Thornborough Building is next to the UC and houses the College of Engineering.

ENGI

The Engineering Building is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

ENGL

English is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ENVE

Environmental Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ENVS

Environmental Sciences is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

EQM

Equine Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ERM

Enterprise Risk Management.

ERM

Environment and Resource Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ESC

Engineering Systems and Computing is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ESRC

The Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre is located off McGilvray Street at the far west end of the main Ontario Veterinary College complex.

ESSE (s-cee)

Environmental Studies Student Executive represents the interests of Environmental Studies students.

FA

A Faculty Advisor delivers academic advising specific to a specialization, such as a Major. Role and Responsibilities of the FA are outlined in Section VII--Academic Advising of the current Undergraduate Calendar.

FACS

Family and Consumer Studies is the former name of the Macdonald Institute building (MINS).

FACS

Family and Consumer Studies was the name of a College at the University. In 1998, the College of Family and Consumer Studies amalgamated with the College of Social Science to become the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.

FAB

Food and Agricultural Business is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

FARE

Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

FBN

FeelingBetterNow® is a medically approved, anonymous online mental health care program designed to assist in the prevention, early diagnosis and on going management of common emotional and mental health issues. It is a service provided jointly by the CSA, GSA and Student Wellness Services.

FCI

Faculty Condition Index

FCS

Family and Child Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

FEDB

The Federal Building is on Gordon Street just north of the intersection of South Ring Road and Gordon Street. It houses the Indigenous Student Centre.

FENG

Food Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

FFTE

Fiscal Full-time Equivalent, a measurement used for government reporting in undergraduate programs that is based on the student credit load as a proportion of the normal annual credit load for the program.

Fielding House

Fielding House is located at 15 University Avenue East, on the east side of Gordon Street.

FIPPA (fip-aw)

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is a law on access to information and privacy that was instituted as of June 10, 2006 and that applies to all universities in Ontario.

FOOD

Food Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Founding Colleges

The founding colleges of the University of Guelph are the Ontario Agricultural College, the Ontario Veterinary College and the Macdonald Institute.

FPL (f-p-l)

Fire Place Lounge refers to lounge areas in some residences (East, Lambton, L/A, MacDonald and Mills) that have fire places.

FREN

French Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

FRT (f-r-t)

First Response Team is a student run, not for profit team of volunteers, and a division of St. John Ambulance. They provide on-call and special event coverage to the University of Guelph community and its visitors in the form of emergency first aid services.

FS (f-s)

The Food Science Building is located on Gordon Street on the south side of McGilvray Street and is home to the Department of Food Science.

FVC

Future Vet's Club provides support to undergraduate students intending to apply to veterinary colleges, both within Canada and internationally.

FVMI

FVMI is a building on the west side of Gordon Street.

GEOG

Geography is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

GERM

German is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

GES

Guelph Entrepreneurship Society

GH

Guelph-Humber refers to the University of Guelph-Humber. GH is a campus located in Toronto, Ontario that is a collaborative effort of the University and Humber College that delivers applied undergraduate degree programs.

GIS

A geographic information system (or geographical information system) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present all types of spatial or geographical data.

GQE (g-q-e)

Guelph Queer Equality welcomes people of all races, sexual orientations, genders, ages and abilities and provides a safe space and supportive environment for all people in the transgendered, bisexual, lesbian and gay community. They can be reached by email at gqe@uoguelph.ca.

GRCGED (gerk-ed)

Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity is a feminist group and community space dedicated to fighting oppression and promoting diversity through education, advocacy, activism, resource provision, skill-building, outreach and community-building on campus and in the region.

GRHM (gram-hall)

Graham Hall is located on the west side of Gordon Street and is attached to the Edmund C. Bovey Building.

Gryphon (grif-fon)

The Gryphon is the name of the mascot for the University of Guelph and its athletic teams. It is based on a mythological Greek guardian of treasure that is part eagle and part lion.

GRC (grif-fon sen-ter)

The Gryphon Centre is the formal name of the twin pad arena located on Reynolds Walk at the east side of campus, across from the AC. This is also the location of Gryphs.

Gryphs (griffs)

Gryphs Sports Lounge is a sports-themed, licensed restaurant in the Gryphon Centre that overlooks a rink and that accepts meal cards for food purchases.

GSA (g-s-a)

The Graduate Students' Association is the official student association for graduate students.

GTA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

GTI (g-t-i)

The Guelph Turfgrass Institute was established in 1987 to conduct research and extension and provide information on turfgrass production and management to members of the Ontario turfgrass industry.

GWIL

Guelph Women in Leadership is a student-run club for students that coordinates events for its members and raises awareness in support of women in business and leadership positions.

Health Clinic

The Health Clinic is located in the J.T. Powell Building and offers physicians, a psychiatrist, nurses, dieticians, and a wellness educator. They can be reached by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 52131.

Heritage Trust

The Heritage Trust was created in 1991 by the Board of Governors as a way for the University to pay for strategic one-time investments without having to draw on its operating budget.

HERSEY

The J.C. Hersey Building is located between Maids Hall and Alumni Stadium and it houses offices for Physical Resources.

HFTM

School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management which was renamed from HTM in 2014.

HIST

History is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

HK

Human Kinetics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

HPD

Historical Perspectives in Development is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

HREO (h-r-e-o)

Human Rights and Equity Office is the former name of the Diversity and Human Rights Office (DHR).

HSC

The Health Sciences Centre is part of OVC.

HTM

Hospitality and Tourism Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

HTMSA

Hotel and Tourism Management Student Association

HUTT (hut)

H.L. Hutt Building is located on Reynolds Walk west of the UC and across from the MacNaughton Building. It is the location of the Department of Geography.

ICCI (i-c-c-i)

The Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation was established at the University in 2007. It is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care for companion animals and unlocking the deadly secrets of cancer for the benefit of all species, including humans.

IDS

International Development Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

IHC (i-h-c)

Interhall Council is composed of student representation from each residence hall and deals with social, cultural and political needs and concerns of students living in residence. IHC is responsible for a large part of Orientation Week and represents its membership on multiple campus committees. You can reach them by email at ihc@uoguelph.ca or by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 58304.

IMC

Investment Management Committee is the former name of the Investment Subcommittee that reported to the Board of Trustees.

IRP

Institutional Research and Planning supports academic activities and decision making processes through the collection, analysis, dissemination and interpretation of data.

IS

The Investment Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Board of Governors that is responsible for oversight on investment of the Heritage Trust endowments as well as the University's General Endowment assets (via the Finance Committee) and pension assets (via the Pensions Committee).

ISC

The Indigenous Student Centre provides a culturally supportive environment that promotes academic excellence and the intellectual, spiritual and emotional development of Indigenous students. It is located in the Federal Building at 620 Gordon Street.

ITAL

Italian is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

ITSAC (it-sac)

The Information Technology Student Advisory Committee was formed by CCS to provide a forum for students to share their concerns and priorities about information technology at the University of Guelph.

JASAC

The OVC James Archibald Small Animal Clinic is part of the main Ontario Veterinary College complex and is accessible from College Avenue. Its street address is 28 College Avenue West.

JDCC / JDC Central

JDC Central (Jeux du Commerce) is one of Canada’s largest business case competitions for undergraduate students. 14 different business schools compete in academics, sports and social events, testing every aspect of their university lifestyle.

JEDI

A short form term used for "Justice, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion".

JHNH

Johnston Hall is a large stone building with a clock tower, located on Winegard Walk across from Johnston Green at the centre of campus. It was built in 1932 and named after William Johnston who was principal of the Ontario Agricultural College from 1874 to 1879. It is a mixed use building. Its upper floors are a residence hall while its main floor and basement level house a number of office spaces, include the administrative offices of OAC, the School of Continuing Studies and the Co-op Bookstore.

Johnston Green

A large grass area that is located on the opposite side of Winegard Walk to Johnston Hall. This is a favourite spot for fun and relaxation.

JTP

The John T. Powell Building is located on the north side of Reynolds Walk on the east side of campus. It is attached to the AC and is across from the Gryphon Centre. Student Wellness Services is located in JTP.

Keg

The unofficial name sometimes used for the Brass Taps, a campus pub/lounge located on the second floor of the UC.

Kemptville

The Kemptville Campus was a campus of the University of Guelph in Eastern Ontario that delivered Associate Diploma programs.

LA (l-a)

The Landscape Architecture Building is located next to the AC on the north side of Reynolds Walk.

L/A (l-a)

Lennox-Addington Hall is a residence hall located at the north end of campus between MacDonald Hall and Lambton Hall. Also see LENN.

Lambton Hall (lam-ton hall)

Lambton Hall is a residence hall for first-year students. It is located at the north end of campus between President's House and Watson Hall.

LANG

Gordon S. Lang School of Business. Was founded in 2006 as CME College of Management and Economics and renamed to CBE College of Business and Economics in 2014 before becoming the Lang School of Business in 2019.

LAS (l-a-s)

Library Accessibility Services (formerly the Library Centre for Students with Disabilities) is located in the McLaughlin Library. LAS offers a range of services, software and technology to support students who are registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Last Lecture

The Last Lecture offers the graduating class an opportunity to come together and reflect upon their experiences at U of G, bring closure to the time that they have spent here and celebrate their many accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom.

LAUNCH

LAUNCH is a fall semester training day for student leaders who are involved with the academic side of student life.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons provides learning, writing and library information support provided by Peer Helpers and professional staff from the first floor of the library.

LEF

The Learning Enhancement Fund is administered by the Office of the Associate Vice President (Academic). It considers proposals for funding of educational initiatives from individual faculty or staff or from a department, college, or academic support unit reporting to the provost.

LENN

Lennox-Addington Hall.

LGBT

An inclusive acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons; the term includes both sexual orientation and gender identification.

LGBTQ2IA+

An inclusive acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual, and other identities (symbolized by the + sign).

LGC

Lieutenant Governor Order-In-Council.

LIB

McLaughlin Library is located on Winegard Walk across from the McKinnon Building. It opened in 1968 and is named for Robert Samual McLaughlin, a pioneer Canadian car manufacturer and philanthropist, who donated $1 million towards its $8.175 million cost.

LIB MED

McLaughlin Library Media Room.

LLC

OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located at the east end of McGillivray Lane at Gordon Street, just behind/on the east side of PAHL (OVC Pathobiology / Animal Health Lab Building).

LLC (l-l-c)

Living Learning Comunity is a residence community comprised of students with similar interests (French House, International House, La Maison Francaise and Eco-House).

LRS (land-ree-zors-sci-ens)

Land Resource Science (LRS) was a diverse department that combined faculty in geology, soil science, agro-meteorology and natural resources management. In 2009, LRS merged with the department of Environmental Biology to form the School of Environmental Sciences. 

MAC (mack)

MacDonald Hall is located on the north side of College Avenue off of MacDonald Circle. In the past it was an all-female residence hall on its upper floors with classroom space on its main level.

MACK (mac-kin-nun)

The former acronym for the MacKinnon Building. See MCKN.

Mack's (max)

Located on the first floor of the MacKinnon Building this is a food service outlet where snack food can be purchased, as well as coffee and other beverages, using a meal card.

MACN (mc-not-ton)

MacNaughton Building is located next to Zavitz Hall and is home to the University Bookstore as well as the Mathematics and Statistics and Physics departments.

MACS (macks)

Macdonald Stewart Hall is located at the far north end of campus and is attached to Macdonald Institute (MINS).

Mac-Stew

The MacDonald Stewart Art Centre, now known as the Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG).

MAEC

Mathematical Economics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MAH

OVC Main Animal Holding.

Maids Hall (maid-s hall)

Maids Hall is a residence hall located at the north end of campus on Trent Lane behind Drew Hall. It is home to Arts House, one of four living-learning centres offered by Student Housing Services.

Maritime

Maritime Hall is one residence hall within the South Residences complex (Mountain Hall and Prairie Hall are the other two). It is located between South Ring and Stone Roads at the south end of campus.

MASS (mass-ee hall)

Massey Hall is located between the library and Johnston Green to the west side of Winegard Walk. It was originally a library and is the location of the Drama division of the School of English and Theatre Studies.

MATH

Mathematics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MBG

Molecular Biology and Genetics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MCKN (mac-kin-nun)

MacKinnon Building is located on Winegard Walk between the North Side of the University Centre and Johnston Hall, across from the main entrance to the McLaughlin Library. It houses offices for the departments/schools of Economics, English and Theatre Studies, History, Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology. (Formerly MACK.)

MCLN (j-d-mc-lock-lann)

J.D. McLachlan Building is located to the west side of Winegard Walk on Stadium Walk and is the home of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics.

MCST

Media and Cinema Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MCU (m-c-u)

Ministry of Colleges and Universities (Province of Ontario), former name of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES).

MCURES

Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

MECH

Mechanical Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MEF

Management Economics and Finance is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MFB

Marine and Freshwater Biology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MI

Ministry of Infrastructure (formerly Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure).

MICR

Microbiology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Mills Hall

Mills Hall is a residence hall located at the north end of campus on Winegard Walk across from Creelman Hall.

MINS

Macdonald Institute is located west of Macdonald Hall.

MKMN

Marketing Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MKTG

Marketing is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Mountain

Mountain Hall is one residence hall within the South Residences complex (Maritime Hall and Prairie Hall are the other two). It is located between South Ring and Stone Roads at the south end of campus.

MRI

Ministry of Research and Innovation.

MS

Museum Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MSAC (m-s-a-c)

Macdonald Stewart Art Centre is the former name of the Art Gallery of Guelph.

MSCI

Mathematical Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

MAESD

Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, former name of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES).

MTCU (m-t-c-u)

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, former name of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES).

MUSC

Music is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

NANO

Nanoscience is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

NANS

Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

NEUR

Neuroscience is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

North

The term used to refer collectively to the residences located on the north end of campus (Lambton, Lennox-Addington, Watson, Mills, and Johnston Halls).

NSERC

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

NSLSC

The National Student Loans Service Centre is the banker for your student loans. They release your federal and provincial funding if you have applied for/qualified for it.

OAC (o-a-c)

Ontario Agriculture College offers both associate diploma and degree programs focused on agricultural areas of study.

OAGR

Organic Agriculture is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

OCAS

Ontario College Application Service is the centralized application service for Ontario's Public Colleges and their programs. Applications to Associate Diploma programs go through OCAS.

OCGS

Ontario Council on Graduate Studies

OCUS (o-cuss)

Off Campus University Students is a student-run organization specifically for off-campus students. It offers social programming, such as Orientation Week events.

OMAFRA

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Ontarion (on-tare-ee-on)

The Ontarion of one of the University of Guelph's student-run campus newspapers.

OPIRG (o-perg)

Ontario Public Interest Research Group. See OPIRG-Guelph.

OPIRG-Guelph (o-perg)

Ontario Public Interest Research Group-Guelph is an organization that works on a variety of environmental and social issues, acting as a bridge between the campus and the City of Guelph community. They can be reached by e-mail at opirg@uoguelph.ca.

Orientation Week

Orientation Week is a name given to the days over which a series of activities are offered to incoming students when they first arrive on campus.

ORS

The Office of Registrarial Services combines student registrarial functions in one location (Admission Services, Enrolment Services, Scheduling and Student Financial Services) on the 3rd level of the UC.

OSAP

Ontario Student Assistance Program is a program that administers both provincial and federal student financial aid programs for residents of Ontario in postsecondary studies. OSAP is run by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES).

OUA

Ontario University Athletics

OUAC

Ontario Universities' Application Centre is the centralized application service for University and professional programs in Ontario.

OUTline

An inclusive service that is anti-racist and women positive for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgendered and queer people as well as people questioning their sexuality and gender. Learn more about OUTline.

OVC (o-v-c)

The Ontario Veterinary College was established in 1862 as the first college in Canada to offer courses in veterinary medicine. The college, originally affiliated with the University of Toronto, was moved to Guelph in 1922. OVC is located at the corner of College Avenue and Gordon Street and is home to the following departments: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Pathology and Population Medicine.

OVC Dining Hall

A food service outlet located in the Lifetime Learning Centre of OVC, on the west side of campus.

OVCM

OVC Main Building is located at the south-west intersection of Gordon Street and College Avenue.

OVs (o-vees)

Orientation Volunteers are students that volunteer to help new students to move into residence, assist at events during Orientation Week and answer general questions that new students have.

Pages

Former name of the food service outlet located above the University Bookstore in the MacNaughton Building and allow meal card purchases (now a Tim Hortons).

PAHL

OVC Pathobiology / Animal Health Lab Building is located on the west side of Gordon Street at McGillivray Lane.

PAV

Livestock pavilion, located by the Dairy Barn on the west side of Gordon Street.

PCH (p-c-h)

Peter Clark Hall is located in the basement of the UC and is a facility for banquets, speakers and other gatherings.

Peak, The

The Peak was a student-run University of Guelph magazine.

Peer Helper

Peer Helpers are students completing experiential learning placements across campus as part of the PHP.

PH

Peer Helper, see above.

PHIL

Philosophy is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

PHP

The Peer Helper Program was established in 1984 and is the largest paraprofessional program in Canada, with approximately 200 Peer Helpers in over 25 units on-campus.

PHYS

Physics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

The Pit

A food service outlet offering food items, beverages and grocery items that is located in Lennox-Addington Hall and allows meal card purchases.

PJs

PJs Restaurant is an on-campus restaurant that is primarily run by upper-year HTM students in the B.Comm. program.

PLSC

Plant Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

PMA

Public Management Association

PM

Project Management is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

POLS

Political Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Portico (pour-ti-co)

Located on Johnston Green near Mills Hall, it was the original entrance to the former Ontario Agricultural Building (now Johnston Hall).

Prairie

Prairie Hall is one residence hall within the South Residences complex (Maritime Hall and Mountain Hall are the other two). It is located between South Ring and Stone Roads at the south end of campus.

Prairie Dining Hall

A food service outlet located in Prairie Hall within the South Residences complex, on the north side of South Ring Road.

President's House

President's House is located at the north end of campus on College Avenue, next to Macdonald Hall and in front of Lambton Hall.

Project Serve

A program facilitated by Student Experience that runs each September and places hundreds of students with local community organizations as volunteers.

PRPC

Physical Resources and Property Committee

PSAC

The D.J. Pestell Student Service and Alumni Centre is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

PSCI

Physical Science is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

PSO

Primary Student Organizations recognized by the University, as stated in the Student Organization Policy, include the CSA, the GSA, College Governments and Interhall Council.

PSYC

Psychology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

QUofG

The QUofG Network provides an opportunity for LGBTQ+ faculty and staff to connect socially and to bring about change. For information contact quofg@uoguelph.ca

RA (r-a)

A Resident Assistant is a student employee in the Residence Life Staff group of Student Housing Services. RAs are responsible for discipline, support and general programming in a section of residence.

RACER

The name given to the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Virtual Catalogue and Interlibrary Loan System. This system is used by the library for placing Interlibrary Loan requests.

Raithby House (ray-th-bee)

Raithby House is located on Winegard Walk and Branion Plaza opposite to the cannon and beside the Bullring.

RB

Research Board

RDC

The Rural Development Centre is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

REACH Huron

Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron is a facility located in Clinton, Ontario. This is the location where Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management students complete their first year of their program.

REB

Research Ethics Boards at the University of Guelph

REEK

The W.R. Reek Building is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

RE

Real Estate is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

RESA

Real Estate Students' Association

REYN (renn-olds building)

Reynolds Building is located to the west of Winegard Walk on Stadium Walk and is the home of the School of Computing Science.

Reynolds Walk

A walkway that extends from the J.T. Powell Building, past the UC to the rear of the Animal Science and Nutrition Building on the west side of Gordon Street.

RICH (rich-ards building)

Richards Building is located on Reynolds Walk.

Ridgetown

Ridgetown Campus is a campus of the University in Guelph that delivers Associate Diploma programs.

Ring

A circular building located between Day Hall and Raithby House inside which livestock used to be shown. The building houses a restaurant run by the CSA also known as the Bullring.

ROFR

Right of First Refusal is a term used in the context of teaching postings for sessional instructors.

ROZH (r-o-z-h)

Rozanski Hall consists of four lecture halls (600, 400, 200 and 120 seats) and five classrooms (60, 40 and three 30 seats). It is located in the centre of campus, opposite the Bullring.

RLS (r-l-s)

Residence Life Staff are employed by Student Housing Services. RLS includes Residence Managers (RMs), Resident Assistants (RAs), Programmer RAs, Living Learning Centre Staff and Academic Learning Community staff.

RM (r-m)

A Residence Manager is a full-time employee in the Residence Life Staff of Student Housing Services. The RM is responsible for the co-ordination of discipline, support and general programming in a residence as the immediate supervisor of the residences RA staff.

SA

Student Ambassador is a role on each of Guelph's campus' that allows students to develop leadership skills while representing the campus by helping at events and promoting programs to prospective students.

Safewalk

A volunteer service coordinated by the CSA that provides students with accompaniment for evening and late night walks on campus. Call 519-824-4120 extension 53200.

SAM

The SAM Program enhances the academic performance of student-athletes by providing resources and assistance tailored to their unique needs.

SART

Studio Art is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

SAS (s-a-s)

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers services for students who are visually or hearing impaired, have a learning disability and/or either a temporary or permanent disability. They can be reached by email at sas@uoguelph.ca or by phone at 519-824-4120 extension 56208.

SB

OVC Stewart Building

SCIE (Science Complex)

The Science Complex is the former name of the Summerlee Science Complex (SSC).

SCNS

Senate Committee on Non-Degree Studies

SCOL (sk-ol)

Senate Committee on Open Learning was the name of a sub-committee of Senate that was responsible for open learning programs. See SCNS.

SEC (sec or s-e-c)

Student Executive Council is a broad coalition of student governments on campus. It is composed of representatives from the college governments, Interhall Council, Student Senate Caucus, the Central Student Association and the Graduate Students' Association.

SENG

Software Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

SE&RM (s-r-m)

Student Events & Risk Management's goal is to encourage safe events for all involved.

SFOAC (s-f-o-a-c)

Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural College ensures that students in OAC have a voice in the decision-making of the university. It also provides social interaction through clubs and events.

SFS (s-f-s)

Student Financial Services is a unit within the Office of Registrarial Services. It administers award programs and government-sponsored financial aid programs and manages the billing / collection of student accounts.

SHAC (shack)

Student Help and Advocacy Centre is a student-run advocacy and referral center that provides a safe space for students to ask questions.

SHS (s-h-s)

Student Housing Services looks after everything related to residence on campus, from admissions to residence life.

SIF (siph)

The Student Involvement Fair is run by student leaders and student groups to share information with students about elected and appointed positions on campus.

SLEF (sleph)

The Student Life Enhancement Fund provides grants to academic departments, administrative units and recognized student groups for new projects or the enhancement of existing services to improve student life.

SLG (s-l-g)

Supported Learning Groups are group study sessions coordinated by the Library and are available for a variety of courses. They usually meet once a week.

SNAP

Student Nutrition Awareness Program makes nutritional information about the food served on the campus available so that students can make informed choices. They can be reached by email at snap@uoguelph.ca.

SOC

Sociology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

SOFAM

The acronym used for the School of Fine Art and Music.

SOP (s-o-p)

The Student Organization Policy defines student group affiliation at the University.

South

The term used to refer collectively to the residences located on the south end of campus (Maritime, Mountain and Prairie Halls).

SPAH

Spanish and Hispanic Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

SPF

The Student Profile Form is an opportunity for high school applicants for Semester One entry to provide information about leadership and citizenship qualities as well as factors beyond a student's control, such as illness or personal problems, that may assist the University in making an admission decision.

SPPC

Senate Priorities and Planning Committee

SR&R (s-r-and-r)

The Student Rights and Responsibilities policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the University as a community for learning. It details the rights and responsibilities afforded to students.

SSC

The Summerlee Science Complex is located at the west end of Reynolds Walkway at Gordon Street. It is the central location of the physical, biological and computational sciences. It houses faculty and student laboratories.

SSC (s-s-c)

Student Senate Caucus is a body of elected undergraduate and graduate student representatives for each degree program and college, whom are members of the University Senate.

SSG (s-s-g)

Special Status Groups are defined by the Student Organization Policy as non-PSO status groups. These groups do not officially represent students through government but rather provide the entire University community with a special service. They are accountable to the University and their Board of Directors (where applicable).

SSHRC

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

SSN (s-s-n)

The Student Support Network is an after-hours confidential, non-judgmental listening and support service offered by Counselling Services which is managed by a professional and delivered by a team of dedicated students who receive extensive training.

Stadium Walk

A red brick pathway that extends from Gordon Street, across Winegard Walk, to East Ring Road that is more commonly referred to as Alumni Walk or East Walk.

START U of G

START U of G is a web-based program offered in the summer that has been designed to help newly admitted students and their families prepare for the transition to the University of Guelph.

STAT

Statistics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

STEC

Steckley Hall is a student residence hall located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

SVC (s-v-c)

Student Volunteer Connections provides assistance for students who seek volunteer opportunities on campus and in the City of Guelph community.

SWS (s-w-s)

Student Wellness Services provides mental health and wellness services to facilitate the best possible solutions to a student's health-related needs.

TAG

Tutoring at Guelph is an online bulletin board created to help connect University of Guelph students seeking academic assistance in specific subject areas with University of Guelph students who wish to tutor.

TEA

The Teaching Excellence Award was established in 1990 by the Central Student Association and endeavours to provide recognition and appreciation for the contributions of outstanding instructors to teaching and learning. Potential candidates are student nominated.

THPY

Theoretical Physics is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

THRN

The Albert A. Thornbrough Building is located on Winegard Walk across from the UC and is the home of the College of Engineering as well as a large lecture hall that is used by all disciplines.

THST

Theatre Studies is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

TIPS

Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (includes funding for Canada Research Chairs, Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Canada First Research Excellence Fund and Research Support Fund).

TRELLIS

TRELLIS is the computer system that provides access to the library's collection and to a wide range of external sources from both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.

Tri-Agency

Refers to one of the three following agencies: NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR.

TUG

Tri-University Group of Libraries comprised of Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph and University of Waterloo.

UC (u-see)

The University Centre is a central student service and administrative building that is home to several offices and services.

UC Courtyard

Is the name of a large area on the first floor of the UC that is over-looked by the Brass Taps.

UGAA (u-g-a-a)

University of Guelph Alumni Association is a global community of alumni of the University of Guelph and its founding colleges. U of G graduates automatically become a member of the UGAA upon graduation.

UGFA

University of Guelph Faculty Association

Universities Canada

Universities Canada is the voice of Canada's universities that represents 95 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.

UoGA’s (oo-ga’s)

University of Guelph Ambassadors are student volunteers that assist Admission Services at liaison events for visiting prospective students.

URA

Undergraduate Research Assistant

USports

National governing body of university sports in Canada.

USW

United Steel Workers

UTA

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

VAOA

The Veterinary Assistant and Office Administration program (coded as CVAOA) is offered at Guelph's Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

VSER

The Vehicle Services Building is located on Power House Lane, between Alumni Stadium and the Landscape Architecture Building.

VTB

The Veterinary Technology Building is located on the Ridgetown Campus in Ridgetown, Ontario (see the Ridgetown Campus map for location).

Watson Hall

Watson Hall is a residence hall located in the north end of campus, behind Lambton Hall and next to Lennox-Addington Hall. It is the home of International House, a cross cultural living-learning centre experience provided by Student Housing Services.

WBC

Wildlife Biology and Conservation is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

Windows

Windows Cafe is a bistro-type food service outlet located in Mountain Hall, on the north side of South Ring Road, within the South Residence complex.

Winegard Walk (wine-guard)

The name of a red brick walkway that runs through the centre of campus and extends from South Ring Road at the south end of campus to College Avenue at the north end of campus. It is named after former President William “Bill” Winegard who served as the University's second president and vice-chancellor from 1967 to 1975.

WinMarks (win-marks)

A grades book tool developed at the University of Guelph.

WMEM

War Memorial Hall is located on the corner of College Avenue and Gordon Street. It opened in 1924 as a memorial to the college men who died in World War I. It includes a Memorial Chapel that houses bronze tablets that bear the names of the College men who passed away in the first and second world wars.

WRE

Water Resources Engineering is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.

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ZAV

Zavitz Hall is home to the School of Fine Art and Music. It is located on Branion Plaza across from the UC and beside the MacNaughton Building.

ZOO

Zoology is a Specialization offered at the undergraduate level. Refer to Section X--Degree Programs in the current Undergraduate Calendar for more information.