Student Experience

The Department of Student Experience supports the transition, learning and development needs of graduate international, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2IA+ students, students from racially diverse backgrounds and students of various faith perspectives at the University of Guelph.

The Cultural Diversity Advisor provides advising and support for Black and racialized students. The Cultural Diversity Advisor is located in Student Experience, University Centre Level 3. For more information email cdsadvising@uoguelph.ca or call (519) 824-4120, Extension 54680.

The Indigenous Student Advisor provides advising and support for diploma, undergrad, and graduate students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis 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 58074.

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 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 and 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 Centre provides support for students looking to navigate faith and spirituality on campus and offers opportunities to build understanding across difference through multi-faith encounter and dialogue. Resources include the Multi-Faith Resource Team; many religious, spiritual and worldview campus groups; spaces for prayer and quiet; academic accommodations; religious dietary options; and more. The Multi-Faith Centre is located in Raithby House. 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.

Global Learning Opportunities

In keeping with the mission statement of the University of Guelph, Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) foster international and intercultural learning among members of our campus community to stimulate a sense of partnership and global responsibility as scholars and citizens.

GLO 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.

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

GLO’s website has information on internship, study and research opportunities overseas, scholarships and application forms for University of Guelph study abroad programs. For more information, e-mail globallearning@uoguelph.ca.