
Multi-Faith & Quiet Spaces
Several spaces on and near campus are available for quiet reflection, meditation, and prayer for individuals and small-to-medium sized groups.
Feel free to contact the Coordinator of Multi-Faith Programs, Sonya Wu-Winter, swuwinte@uoguelph.ca with any questions, concerns or ideas about these multi-faith and prayer spaces.
On-Campus

Raithby House
This charming old farmhouse in the centre of campus is home to the Multi-Faith Centre as well as Student Volunteer Connections. There are also two meeting rooms for programming and events, a Multi-Faith Library, and a second-floor meditation room.
Religious, spiritual and worldview campus groups looking to book a space at Raithby House can complete the booking request form.

Raithby Meditation Room
With windows on three sides, this cozy and inviting second-floor room overlooking campus offers drop-in space for anyone looking for quiet place to pause in their day.

Library Multi-Faith Prayer Room
The Library has a Multi-Faith Prayer Room, open to all faith groups. Members of the U of G community are welcome to drop in for a moment of quiet prayer or meditation.

UC Multi-Faith Room
University Centre Room 533
The multi-faith space on the 5th Floor of the University Centre next to The Lookout is available to individuals and groups for prayer, meditation or quiet reflection.
Individuals are welcome to drop in. Groups may submit a room booking request through UC Services.

Muslim Prayer Room (Mussalah)
University Centre Room 008B
Located in the basement of the University Centre, the Muslim Prayer Room is open to all campus members during University Centre hours for Muslim prayers. Nearby Wudu rooms are available.
Jummah prayers are also held on campus each Friday, hosted by the Muslim Students’ Association. Find the most up-to-date information on times and location by following the Guelph Muslim Students Association (MSA) on GryphLife.

Wudu Rooms
University Centre Rooms 002A and 006A
Two Wudu Rooms are available for ablution or ritual washing before Muslim prayers.

Summerlee Science Complex Quiet Space Room 1119
This space is set aside for quiet reflection, meditation, and prayer, to nurture the well-being and diverse spirituality of our campus community. You are welcome to use the materials provided. Please leave the space as you found it.

ANNU Quiet Room 173a
Hosted by the Department of Animal Biosciences and located in the Animal Wing of the ANNU Building, this quiet room can be booked via the ABSC website for quiet and personal activities such as prayer, lactation, baby care, meditation, sensory and mental health breaks.

OVC Multi-Faith and Quiet Space
OVC Main Building | OVCM 2658
This room offers a welcoming and inclusive space for quiet reflection, meditation, prayer, and other spiritual or religious practices within the OVC community. Find room usage guidelines and more information on the OVC Intranet.
Near Campus
Several spaces near campus are home to religious, spiritual or worldview campus groups supporting students.

Chabad House

