Discover the vibrant community spirit at the University of Guelph!
Whether you join us in person or virtually, you will explore our state-of-the-art facilities and engage with
passionate student tour guides so you can begin to picture yourself thriving on our beautiful campus.
Please note that campus tours will pause from August 17- September 13.
Fall tours will begin on Saturday September 14th, and will be bookable online late August.
On-Campus Tours
Our lively campus provides the perfect backdrop for your educational journey. Come, be inspired, and discover the Gryphon pride that lives in our community.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus!
Campus tours run Monday through Friday (and some Saturdays) at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Note: There are some exceptions including long weekends, so please make sure you have a reservation.
Your tour will be led by a current U of G student and will be approximately 2 hours in length as we show you all the highlights of campus.
Tours are general in nature, designed to include stops at notable campus landmarks, a lecture hall, athletic facilities, dining halls, the library, student residences and more!
Tours run in all weather conditions so please dress accordingly.
How to book:
- Review the calendar to the left and select an available date for your campus tour.
- Once you’ve selected a date, please choose one of the available tour times and click the link to open the registration form.
- Complete the registration form. If you require any accessibility accommodations, you will be prompted to email tours@uoguelph.ca.
- Once you click submit, you will see a confirmation page. You will also receive an email confirmation shortly after you’ve submitted the form.
Virtual Tour Experience
Can’t make it to campus? No problem - Let us show you around virtually!
Our virtual tours are offered once monthly so be sure to look ahead at the calendar for upcoming offerings.
Join us on Zoom as a current Gryphon takes you on a live virtual guided tour experience through some of the most popular spots on the U of G campus. During this hour-long virtual tour, we encourage you to ask any questions through the Q & A feature.
How to Book:
Select an available date on the calendar below to register for your live virtual campus tour experience.
Once you’ve selected a date, select the available tour time and click the link to open the registration form.
Once you submit the registration form, you will see a confirmation page. You will also receive an email confirmation with a link to join the virtual tour shortly after you’ve submitted the form.
Day in the Life of a Current U of G Student Tours ( For students enrolled for Fall 2024).
Have you accepted your offer to U of G? Are you an incoming student who is excited to kick off your university journey but feeling a bit lost on where to start? Fear not, because Student Experience is here to help! Join us for a campus tour where you'll get to experience a "day in the life" of a current UofG student.
Tour dates for new incoming students can be found on the STARTUofG website.
- Check out our interactive campus map!
- Watch more than a dozen videos featuring some of the faces and places of the U of G on our campus experience page.
- Visit our Campus Tour Highlights page.
- Explore on-campus dining halls.
- Head to Student Housing’s YouTube page to watch virtual tours of residences and room types.
- Experience the University of Guelph’s 360° residence room tour online.
- Book an in-person tour of the Ontario Veterinary College through the College's website.
Interested in working with Admission Services to share your U of G experience? Become a University of Guelph Ambassador!
Find more info about this program on our website.