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Alumni walking together during a campus tour at Alumni Reunion Weekend, smiling and wearing name tags.

Plan Your Visit

How to Check In and Get Your Name Badge

Pick up your name badge in the Garney Henley Entrance of the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre when you arrive on campus. Your name badge provides access to all your registered events. Tickets are not mailed for Alumni Reunion Weekend events.

Check-In

Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

*Early name badge pick-up can be can be accommodated upon request by emailing reunions@uoguelph.ca.
Directions to the Guelph Gryph

Directions to the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre

From Stone Rd., proceed down South Ring Road, turn left onto East Ring Road, follow signs for parking in P12. From College Ave., proceed down East Ring Road, follow signs for parking in P12.

Parking

Free on campus over the weekend. Please note that parking is prohibited in medically reserved and 24-hour premium spaces. Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre parking is available at P12 off East Ring Road.

Where to Stay

Book as soon as possible — many hotels fill up early. We have discounted rates at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Guelph, and the Hampton Inn and Suites Guelph as well as on-campus accommodations. Please view accommodation options here: Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Getting Around

Courtesy shuttles will be available to transport guests on-campus as needed and buses will be provided for off-site tour locations. There will be no shuttles available to and from hotels.

Where to Eat

Brass Taps, University Centre  
Friday, 11 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 11 am – 11 pm
The Bullring
Friday, 9 am – 4 pm | Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm  
Chef’s Hall, University Centre
Friday, 8 AM – 5  PM (Vendor Hours Vary)
The Lookout: Patio + Grad Lounge
Friday, 11 am – 7:30 pm

Explore

Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre (GGAC)
Friday, 6 am – 11:30 pm | Saturday, 7 am – 9:30 pm Sunday, 7 am – 11:30 pm
Free access to the Athletics Centre all weekend. Visit University of Guelph Fitness and Recreation (gryphons.ca). Take a self-guided tour and stop by Client Services for a complimentary day pass.
Alumni Lounge | UGAA Student Lounge, GGAC
Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm
Drop by the Alumni Lounge on Saturday to recharge and enjoy a complimentary beverage, treats and alumni swag!
U of G Bookstore | MacNaughton Building
Friday, 9 am – 5 pm | Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
As part of Alumni Weekend, enjoy 25% off all general merchandise by presenting your name badge from your check-in package.
Gryph’s Locker | GGAC
Friday, 9 am – 5 pm | Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Stop by Gryph’s Locker for Gryphon gear and enjoy a 25% alumni discount by presenting your name badge from your check-in package.
McLaughlin Library
Friday, 9 am – 5 pm | Saturday, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Visit the McLaughlin Library to reminisce and explore the exhibit Charting Scottish Travels: The Origins of Tourism in Scotland, which delves into Scotland’s history and tourism.