The following lists the category and number of seats on the University of Guelph Board of Governors:
| Position | Number of Seats | Appointment Process |
| Chancellor | 1 | Elected by Senate |
| President | 1 | Appointed by the Board |
| Faculty | 3 | Elected by Senate; Appointed by the Board |
| Staff1 | 2 | Elected by Staff; Appointed by the Board |
| Students: Undergraduate | 2 | Elected by Students; Appointed by the Board |
| Students: Graduate | 1 | Elected by Students; Appointed by the Board |
| Board2 | 10 | Appointed by the Board |
| Lieutenant Governor Order-in-Council (LGIC)2 | 4 | Appointed by the province |
| Total | 24 |
1. One of two staff members must be a graduate of the University of Guelph.
2. At least three persons appointed to either Board or LGIC categories must be graduates of the University of Guelph, per amendment to Board Bylaw No. 2, approved by the Board of Governors June 15, 2011.