Welcome to the Centre for International Programs!
Established by the University of Guelph Senate in 1967, the Centre for International Programs was the first of its kind in Canada. Over the decades the Centre has helped to establish Guelph as a leader in international cooperation, education and research. We continue to build a home for international activities at Guelph and around the world.
Guelph Students : For Guelph students interested in going on an exchange, a semester abroad, or learning about working and volunteering abroad.
Incoming Exchange Students : Interested in coming to Guelph on exchange? Find out more about the Guelph difference.
Partner Institutions: Learn about how to send your students to Guelph on exchange.
Faculty and Staff: Find out about Guelph's Safe Travel Policy, taking students abroad, opportunities for faculty and staff abroad.
CIP Contact Information & Staff Directory
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Interested in studying abroad in Summer 2014?
Take a look at our new Summer Abroad Programs page for more information, and view a complete list of 2014 summer program options.
Check out our new Travel Blogs Page!
Now you can hear directly from students about their study abroad experiences on our new Travel Blogs Page. Their stories and advice are a great resource for students who are planning to go abroad.
Do you have a past or current study abroad blog you'd like to share with CIP? E-mail us at cip@uoguelph.ca - we'd love to include your stories.
About CIP
CIP - Building on Tradition
Established by the University of Guelph Senate in 1967, the Centre for International Programs was the first of its kind in Canada. Over the decades the Centre has helped to establish Guelph as a leader in international cooperation, education and research. We continue to build a home for international activities at Guelph and around the world.
Our Vision
The Centre for International Programs fosters international learning among members of our campus community to stimulate a sense of partnership and global responsibility as scholars and citizens.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide leadership and expertise in facilitating international academic activities through the development of resources and partnerships that support the University of Guelph's strategic direction of internationalization.
Our Mandate
Our mandate is to support the internationalization of the curriculum through the following:
- Coordinate key programs that involve Guelph students in International experiences related to their academic programs
- Provide expertise to Academic and Student Affairs departments in developing international experiences for specific student populations
- Facilitate international academic opportunities for faculty members
- In collaboration with academic units, develop and maintain strategic international partnerships with institutions and organizations
- Support ongoing assessment of learning and development goals and outcomes associated with international experiences