Centre for International Programs

In keeping with the mission statement of the University of Guelph, the Centre for International Programs (CIP) fosters international and intercultural learning among members of our campus community to stimulate a sense of partnership and global responsibility as scholars and citizens.

CIP encourages the development of global awareness in academic offerings, helps to initiate study abroad opportunities for graduate students and promotes partnerships with universities around the world.

CIP conducts pre-departure orientations on-line using DepartSmart for all students travelling outside of Canada for any University related activity. CIP also oversees the University’s Safe International Travel Policy and the emergency response protocol for overseas programs. In addition, CIP administers the mandatory Guard me insurance plan for student travel.

CIP’s website http://www.uoguelph.ca/cip/ has information on internship, study and research opportunities overseas, scholarships and application forms for University of Guelph study abroad programs. For more information, call CIP at (519) 824-4120, Extension 54876 or e-mail CIP@uoguelph.ca.

Student Experience

The Department of Student Experience support the transition, learning and development needs of undergraduate and graduate international, Indigenous and LGBTQ2IA+ students, students from racially diverse backgrounds and students of various faith perspectives at the University of Guelph https://www.uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/.

The Cultural Diversity Advisor provides advising and support for students who are racially or culturally diverse, including students who self-identify as Black, People of Colour, or identify as racialized and/or as an ethnic or cultural minority. The Cultural Diversity Advisor is located in Student Experience, University Centre Level 3. For more information email student@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 52214.

The International Student Advisors provide advising and immigration support for all international students looking to transition to life on the U of G campus and in Canada. The advisors are located in Student Experience, University Centre Level 3. For more information email student@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 52214.

The Indigenous Student Advisor provides advising and support to students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis students on topics such as academics, finances, finding community and cultural connections and wellness. The Indigenous Student Advisor is located in the Indigenous Student Centre, Federal Building, 620 Gordon Street. For more information email indigenous.student@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 52189.

The Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisor provides one-on-one confidential advising relating to academic or financial concerns, housing, or personal matters including topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Sexual & Gender Diversity Advisor is located in Student Experience, University Centre Level 3. For more information email sgd@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 54166.

The Multi-Faith Programs Coordinator works with the Multi-Faith Resource Team (MFRT). The MFRT represents a number of faiths and works together to meet the religious and spiritual needs of the University community. The Multi-Faith Programs Coordinator provides support for students looking to navigate faith and spirituality resources on campus and the MFRT works collaboratively and within their own faith traditions to explore questions of meaning, purpose, belonging and identity. Multi-Faith Programs and the MFRT are located in Raithby House, Main Floor. For more information email faith@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 58909.

The Department of Student Experience delivers orientation sessions for international graduate students, and offers a variety of resources, community connections, information, and programs for all graduate students.