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Tour the University of Guelph
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.
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Please note that Summer Tours will conclude on Friday, August 16.
Campus Tours will be paused from August 17 - September 13.
Fall tours will begin on Saturday, September 14, and will be bookable online by late August. Please check back then to reserve your Fall tour spot!
In-Person 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 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 Tours
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
- Review the calendar and select an available date 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.