Become Future Ready at U of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus
The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus offers career-focused training and skill development programs in agriculture, plants, animals and the environment. Our strength in hands-on, experiential learning and industry connections will provide you with the experiences and knowledge for your future.
Located in the picturesque town of Ridgetown, Ontario (just an hour from London), we “improve the world growing around us” by developing the next generation of sustainable leaders through real-world experiences, like co-op and industry networking events.
Our student population is approximately 600 diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship students. You’ll benefit from the small campus environment and community vibe. There’s no better place in Canada to learn about plants, animals, agriculture and the environment than the University of Guelph.
Learning at Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown’s unique learning environment goes beyond the classroom - in the lab, field, greenhouse, barn or animal care facility across 400+ acres of land. Apply your skills during your co-op term and gain valuable work experience and live in a quaint, picturesque community.
Learn from leading edge teaching staff who are keen to see students succeed. We have many prominent scientists on campus that teach in their area of practical expertise. In every aspect of teaching and research, we consider best practices in environmental sustainability.
We are dedicated to practical learning opportunities to ensure you get real-world experiences as you study in your program. Our teaching barns host dairy, beef, swine, horses, and sheep, and students will learn excellent animal care and nutrition practices. Small animal enthusiasts will work with cats, dogs, and birds in our teaching colonies while learning key industry skills for success.
Student Life
From orientation to themed residence hallways, specific residence programming, intramural sports, campus clubs, leadership programs, peer-to-peer programs, and special events, there will be something for you at Ridgetown Campus. You will meet students in different programs and find common ground with new friends through various opportunities to get involved.
Student Housing
Steckley Hall Residence gives students the opportunity to meet new friends while having several comforts of home. By choosing to live on campus, you’ll live close to classmates, athletic facilities, the cafeteria, and your classrooms. Students living on-campus required to purchase our meal plan.
About Steckley Hall Residence
- Co-ed, dormitory style facility
- Staffed 7-days a week, 24 hours a day
- Shared kitchenette
- Fitness Centre
- Washers and dryers
- Common rooms with flat screen TVs, pool tables, and comfortable furniture
An off-campus housing listing is also available for students that prefer to live off campus or are studying in the 1st year of the Associate Diploma in Equine Care in Management (located in Clinton, ON).
Supporting our Students
Ridgetown has a committed team of student services staff that are with you from the time you are considering applying to Ridgetown Campus through to Convocation. Some of the services we offer are:
- Student Accessibility Services
- Program Counselling
- Career Services
- Student Financial Aid & Awards
- Student Housing
- Co-op Services
- Registrarial Services
Program Delivery Locations
In Ridgetown: Ridgetown Campus
Located in southwestern Ontario between London and Windsor in the small town of Ridgetown, which is home to approximately 3,000 people. The town is surrounded by local agriculture and is located fifteen minutes from the shores of Lake Erie. Visit us for a Campus Tour!
In Clinton: REACH Huron
The first year of the Equine Care and Management program is delivered in Clinton, Ontario. The campus delivers equine industry programming at the Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH). This small town is home to approximately 3,000 people and is home to the modern equine facility at REACH. Visit us for a Campus Tour!
Campus Locations
Programs at Ridgetown Campus
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