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All alumni are members of the University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA) upon graduation. There are no membership fees for the UGAA. The alumni card allows you alumni privileges at the library and discounted athletics membership at the Athletics Centre as well as any discounts and special promotions found on our Services & Benefits page. To obtain your card, please fill out our Alumni Card Request form or contact our Reception desk at 519-824-4120 ext. 56934.
Keep your address up to date so you'll receive the Portico, college newsletters, invitations to local events, and information on services and benefits for alumni. Pass on your e-mail address to receive our alumni e-news each month. Fill out our Update Your Information Form or call 519-824-4120 ext. 56934.
Due to recent privacy laws, members of the University are not able to communicate your student number (whether you are a current or former student) over phone, fax, or email without thoroughly verifying your identity. Learn more about the retrieval process.
You can connect with U of G alumni on Facebook and LinkedIn. Please note you must "like" the Facebook page before you can post on it. We can also help you track down alumni you've lost touch with. Send us the name of the grad you wish to track down, along with estimated grad year, program, or last known city. If we have active contact information for the alumnus we will get in touch with them and pass on your contact information for them to get in touch with you directly. E-mail us at alumni@uoguelph.ca.

You can make your year-end gift a number of ways, even after the University closes for the holidays.

  • By mail: Gifts mailed and post-marked prior to or on December 31 will be processed for the current tax year.
  • Online: Online donations can be made on our website using the online form.
  • In person: Cheques can be dropped off in the secure mail slot at Alumni House, or can be dropped off with Campus Security Services on Trent Lane.

All online or dropped-off gifts must be received by midnight December 31. Thank you very much for your support.

From time to time we hold alumni events outside of Guelph, including Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Port Charlotte, Chicago, Ottawa, and Toronto. Activities have included student send-offs, where recent grads talk to incoming students about life at Guelph, as well as social events and business networking opportunities. Dates for upcoming activities are always posted on our Events Listing page and invitations are usually sent out to local grads through a mailed invitation or e-mail. To help organize an alumni event in your area please contact Alumni House at 519-824-4120 ext. 56934 or e-mail alumni@uoguelph.ca.

As an Alumnus, you have access to programs offered by Co-operative Education & Career Services:

  • Career Development and Job Search Counselling
  • MBTI & Strong Interest testing and interpretation - there is a fee for this service
  • Career Development and Job Search workshops
  • Career and Job Fairs
  • Professional School Information Sessions
  • Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
  • Career Services Website
  • Online career planning & job search development tools
  • Career resources
  • Job Postings
  • Employer information sessions
  • On-campus recruiting

Co-operative Education & Career Services is located in Building 54, Trent Lane (behind Rozanski Hall) . For more information on career services visit www.recruitguelph.ca

Convocation is held on campus three times a year, in February, June, and October. For more information, visit the convocation website.
While on campus for alumni business, such as volunteering for the University or planning a reunion, alumni can park for free in reserved parking in front of Alumni House. You must stop by Alumni House first and register your license plate number with reception.
There is a fee for copies of your transcript as well as fees associated with preferred method of delivery (ie courier, fax, etc.). Contact Undergraduate Program Services - Academic Programs in the University Centre, Level 3 or call 519-824-4120 ext. 58724. For Graduate transcripts, contact Graduate Program Services at ext. 56833. You may also e-mail the Registrar's Office at trscript@registrar.uoguelph.ca. More information on transcripts.
Email accounts are maintained for alumni for approximately one year after graduation. You will receive ample notification from CCS before it expires.

University of Guelph academic regalia is available through Harcourt Robemakers. All inquiries concerning convocation gowns or hoods for purchase are to be directed to:

Harcourt Robemakers, specifying your degree and university. Allow 4-6 weeks.
19 Duncan Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3H1
Tel: 416-977-4408
Email: info@harcourts.com
Web: www.harcourts.com

If you are doing a genealogy search on a member of your family we may be able to help you determine graduation year. We have copies of a number of yearbooks and you may also want to visit the archives at the library.
Campus walking tours take place daily throughout the year. View current schedule or call 519-824-4120 ext. 58712. Special alumni tours are held on Alumni Weekend each year.

Calendars are available online. Printed ones no longer exist. All information about all course content is available at the following address:

As an alumnus, you can purchase an athletics membership fee by semester or annually. To view a full list of facilities and more information on fees, visit the Gryphon Athletics Centre Fitness and Recreation website or call 519-824-4120 ext. 56253.
To submit a story or update to Portico Magazine, please email portico@uoguelph.ca.

Alumni Affairs assists classes, teams, and clubs in organizing reunions. We can help you get in touch with your group through a newsletter and promotion in the Portico. Many classes choose to hold their reunion in June as part of one of the main events on Alumni Weekend and take advantage of the tours and other activities taking place on campus. If you wish to hold your reunion during Alumni Weekend we'll include your class activities in all our related advertising including the Alumni Weekend brochure.

We assist all reunion groups by promoting your activities and providing advice and suggestions. Where possible we can arrange a visit from a university representative, such as the dean of your college. To find out more about reunion planning contact your alumni manager through Alumni Affairs at 519-824-4120 ext. 56934.

A variety of items are available at the bookstore. It is located in the MacNaughton Building just west of Branion Plaza. To confirm hours or ask about specific stock, send an e-mail to bookstor@uoguelph.ca.
Our charitable registration number is 10816 1829 RR 0001.
  • Phone 519-82 GRYPH (519-824-7974) to pre-order tickets
  • Purchase your tickets on-line at www.gryphons.ca. Simply scroll down and click the box marked Box Office and proceed as instructed.
  • Come to the Box Office in person to purchase your tickets. The Box Office is located in the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre.
  • Purchase your tickets at the game (please note you may encounter long lineups)

Inquiries about the replacement of a U of G parchment (degree) should be directed to the Convocation Clerk who can be reached by phone at 519-824-4120 ext. 56048 or by email.

You may also download the Degree Parchment Re-Issue Order Form.

 

 

 

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  • 50 Stone Road East,
       Guelph, ON, Canada
  • Phone: 519-824-4120
        ext. 56934
  • Email: alumni@uoguelph.ca

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Alumni Affairs and Development builds lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, staff, faculty and friends of the University of Guelph. We raise funds to support the University and advance its mission to improve life.

Charitable Registration Number:
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