Getting Ridgetown Ready
Visit us in August!
Want to visit campus one more time before September? Check out options for a campus tour on our Visit Us webpage!
To-Do List
Wondering what you need to get done before the start of your first semester? The Getting Ready 'To-Do List' can help you with your next steps and highlight upcoming deadlines that are important in preparing for the fall! Note: Some dates may be subject to change.
Apply to Residence for Fall 2025 Applications to live on campus in Steckley Hall | Opening March 1, 2025 Deadline: May 15, 2025 (still accepting applications as of July 2025) |
Academic Program Offer of Admission Accept your offer of admission on ontariocolleges.ca | Deadline: May 1, 2025 |
Learn about your uoguelph accounts An email will be sent to new students during the summer, which will provide them with their central login, password, and uoguelph assigned email account (aka Gryphmail). This information will be sent to your personal email that you provided on Ontario Colleges when you applied, so please make sure it is accurate! | |
Upload your Student Card Photo Please note: You do not need to upload your documentation through WebAdvisor (despite it asking you to), however, you will need to bring a valid piece of ID to pick up your student card upon your arrival on move-in day. | Deadline: August 30th, 2025 |
Student Financial Aid (OSAP) Apply for Full-Time Ontario Student Assistance Program for the 2025-2026 academic year if you require financial assistance DVTA Students - Apply for Part-Time Ontario Student Assistance Program for the fall 2025 semester if you require financial assistance Please note, your $500 Registration Deposit must be paid in advance of your OSAP funding. | Opens: Spring 2025 |
Student Accessibility Services Register with Student Accessibility Services if you require accommodations. | Registration is now open Submit documentation by June 15, 2025 |
| Submit your Residence Accommodation Requests | Submit documentation by June 15, 2025 |
Registration Deposit $500 Registration Deposit payment due. There will not be a separate invoice developed for the registration deposit; the deposit payment will be deducted from your F25 Student Account bill | Deadline: June 15, 2025 |
First Semester Course Registration Course Registration is done through the Student Planning Tool on WebAdvisor. Course descriptions and pre-requisite course information can be found in the Associate Diploma Calendar. If you need assistance with course registration, please book an appointment with your program counsellor. | Opens: July 21, 2025 |
Bring Your Own Device Secure your device that you will be bringing to campus for the fall. View more Bring Your Own Device information. | |
Steckley Hall Move in Date More information and booking times to follow via email. | September 1, 2025 |
Orientation Week The welcome week schedule can be found here. | September 1 - 4, 2025 |
| First Day of Classes | September 4, 2025 |
Textbook and Parking Pass Sale Purchase your textbooks and parking passes in the D.J Pestell Student Services Building. Times to follow via email. | September 2-5, 2025 |
| Student Fees and Tuition Deadline | Deadline: September 12, 2025 |
| Student Health and Dental Plans Opt-Out | Deadline: September 26, 2025 |