Programs at Ridgetown CampusApply to Ridgetown Campus
graduate students in a field, looking at crops, the photo is taken by a drone overhead

Apply to U of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus

Admission requirements for U of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus programs

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative average of 65% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M, or O level courses (excludes Co-op credits)
  • Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
  • OR Mature Student Status*

* Definition of Mature Student: Do not hold a high school diploma or equivalent, but are 19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of one year; may be required to complete pre-admission testing

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative average of 65% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M or O level courses (excludes co-op credits)
  • Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
  • Or apply under Mature Student Status: Applicants don't have a high school diploma/equivalent but are 19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of 1 year; pre-admission testing may be required

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative average of 65% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M, or O level courses (excludes Co-op credits)
  • Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
  • Or apply under Mature Student Status: Applicants don't have a high school diploma/equivalent but are 19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of 1 year; pre-admission testing may be required

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative average of 65% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M, or O level courses (excludes Co-op credits)
  • Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
  • OR Mature Student Status*

* Definition of Mature Student: Do not hold a high school diploma or equivalent, but are 19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of one year; may be required to complete pre-admission testing

  • The Conventional delivery method of this program is oversubscribed (more applications received than spots available)
  • Applications to the program, for both delivery methods, are assessed on an applicant's academic grades only; no other factors are considered

Current Ontario Secondary School Curriculum Minimum Course Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • English: Grade 12 C or U English
  • Math: Grade 12 C Math or any Grade 12 U Math
  • Biology: Grade 11 C or U Biology
  • Chemistry: Grade 12 C or Grade 11 U Chemistry

Each of the courses listed above must have:

  • A minimum final grade of 75% at the ‘C’ level
  • A minimum final grade of 65% at the ‘U’ level

* For students that completed their Ontario secondary schooling under the previous curriculum, please see Admission & Applying for the minimum course requirements

Program Notes:

  • Career questionnaire: as part of your admissions process, a career questionnaire will be provided to ensure that students have an aptitude for, an interest in, and an understanding of a career in veterinary technology when they apply to the veterinary technology program.
  • Proof of an adequate titre against rabies: is a requirement for continuation of study within the program, and you will be required to obtain immunization and provide documentation of an adequate antibody titre by September in your first year of study. The process to obtain your immunization and titre draws is lengthy and it is recommended that you begin this process as soon as you have accepted your seat in the program. This vaccination and titre will enable you to begin participating in hands-on activities as early as September or October of your first year. If you do not obtain your rabies immunization and/or titre draws ahead of beginning the program, it will delay your eligibility to participate in hands-on activities with live animals that are required by the program. 

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
  • A minimum cumulative average of 65% in 6 Grade 11 or Grade 12 U, C, M or O level courses (excludes Co-op credits)
  • Includes a minimum of Grade 11C Math and Grade 12C English
  • Or apply under Mature Student Status: Applicants don't have a high school diploma/equivalent but are 19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of 1 year; pre-admission testing may be required

    Program Note: Proof of an adequate titre against rabies is a requirement for continuation of study within the program, and you will be required to obtain immunization and provide documentation of an adequate antibody titre by September in your first year of study. The process to obtain your immunization and titre draws is lengthy and it is recommended that you begin this process as soon as you have accepted your seat in the program. This vaccination and titre will enable you to begin participating in hands-on activities as early as September or October of your first year. If you do not obtain your rabies immunization and/or titre draws ahead of beginning the program, it will delay your eligibility to participate in hands-on activities with live animals that are required by the program. 

Out of Province and International Admission requirements for U of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus programs

If you have completed your secondary school requirements out-of-province, please contact Registrarial Services (rcregistrar@uoguelph.ca) for more information on the equivalent courses and levels that are required.

If you are an international applicant, please visit International Student Admissions for more information on the application process.

Admission Process

November

Visit campus, ask questions and get to know current students.

February 1

Application deadline for equal consideration. For all programs, applications received after the equal consideration deadline will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

February - March

Watch your profile at ontariocolleges.ca for any offers of admission after November 1st.

May 1

Deadline to accept your offer of admission at ontariocolleges.ca (or as stated on your offer letter). Here's a helpful guide on how to view and accept your offer

June

Watch your email for login information for your new UofG account as well as details on how to register in fall courses.

July - August

Attend a Ridgetown Ready Session to learn more about campus, meet fellow classmates and get help with course registration.

Complete your application

Apply for our programs online via ontariocolleges.ca using the corresponding OCAS application code:

  • Agriculture: R201 | Agriculture Co-op: R301 
  • Environmental Technician: R202 | Environmental Technician Co-op: R302 
  • Equine Care & Management: R204 | Equine Care & Management Co-op: R304 
  • Horticulture: R205 | Horticulture Co-op: R305 
  • Veterinary Technology (Conventional): R206
  • Veterinary Technology (Alternative): R306
  • Veterinary Assistant and Office Administration: R101


Questions or login issues with your Ontario Colleges account? Please contact Ontario Colleges directly for assistance at 519-763-4725 or Toll Free (in Canada) 1-888-892-2228 or ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca or visit ontariocolleges.ca for a live chat option.