About OAC

General information about education and research, the history of the college, departments, and contacts.

• Overview & History
• Dean's Welcome
• Departments & Units
  • The Arboretum, Animal & Poultry Science, Environmental Design & Rural Development, Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Food Science, Plant Agriculture, School of Environmental Sciences (SES)
• Regional Campuses
• Campus d'Alfred, Kemptville Campus, Ridgetown Campus
• Contact OAC
• General contacts, admissions, OAC Dean's office, academics, alumni affairs, public affairs & communications.

Research

• OMAFRA Research Partnership
• Canada Research Chairs
• Research Stations
• Research Institutes & Centres
• International Research
• Faculty Research Database
• Research News

News & Events

News and events for, about, and related to the OAC, University of Guelph, and agricultural community.

• What's New
• News & Information
  • OAC, U of Guelph, and alumni news publications
• Upcoming Events
• OAC Public Lecture Series
  • Annual lecture series on topical issues related to the environment, agriculture, food and rural communities.

Teaching

OAC is committed to teaching excellence for undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learners.

• Program Committees
• Contacts

OAC International

OAC collaborates with institutions from around the world in education and research.

• International Advisory Council
• Preferred Partners
• International Studies
• International Research

Undergraduate Programs

The OAC offers programs in agriculture, horticulture, business, rural communities, food, science and the environment.

• Areas of Study
  • Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Agriculture Minor, Animal Biology, Animal Science, Crop, Horticulture and Turfgrass Science, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Earth Surface Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, BSc, Environmental Biology, BSc(Env), Environmental Economics & Policy, Environmental Geography, Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring & Analysis, Environmetrics & Modelling, Equine Management, Food Science, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Organic Agriculture, Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Rural Extension Studies Minor, Urban Landscape Management
• Undergraduate Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of BioResource Management, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences

Associate Diploma Programs

Two-year diploma programs offered through OAC at Kemptville, Ridgetown and Alfred campuses.

• Areas of Study
  • Agriculture, Agriculture - Equine Option, Environmental Management, Food, Nutrition & Risk Management, Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Veterinary Technology

Graduate Programs

The OAC offers graduate programs in the following degrees: MA, MSc, MBA, MLA, and PhD.

• Areas of Study
  • Agricultural Economics and Business, Animal and Poultry Science, Aquaculture, Capacity Development and Extension, Environmental Biology, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Food Science, International Development Studies, Land Resource Science, Landscape Architecture, MBA in Food & Agribusiness, Plant Agriculture, Resource and Environmental Economics, Rural Planning & Development, Rural Studies, Toxicology

Counselling & Advising

Information for future students including admissions, financial services, exchange opportunities, career information, and more.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Counselling
• Bachelor of BioResourceManagement Counselling
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Counselling

Continuing Education

Distance and open learning programs offered for those interested in part-time studies, professional development, or personal interest.

Awards & Scholarships

• Undergraduate Awards & Scholarships
• Graduate Awards & Scholarships
• Diploma Awards & Scholarships
  • All diploma programs, Agriculture, Horticulture, Turgrass Management

Counselling & Advising

Contact information for Program Counsellors and Faculty Advisors

• BSc(Agr) Counselling
  • Student Responsibilities, Choosing, Declaring & Changing Majors, Exchange Information, Financial Support, Graduation, Additional Support, Quick Links, Contact Information
  • Course Selection
    • Adding Courses, Dropping Courses, Determining Class Level
  • Academic Status
    • Deferred Privileges & Exams, Probationary Status, Required to Withdraw, Letters of Permission, Requesting Academic Consideration, Voluntary Withdrawl, Success Strategies
• BBRM Counselling
  • Student Responsibilities, Changing Majors, Exchange Information, Financial Support, Graduation, Additional Support, Quick Links, Contact Information
  • Course Selection
    • Adding Courses, Dropping Courses, Determining Class Level
  • Academic Status
    • Deferred Privileges & Exams, Probationary Status, Required to Withdraw, Letters of Permission, Requesting Academic Consideration, Voluntary Withdrawl, Success Strategies
• BSc(Env) Counselling
  • Choosing, Declaring & Changing Majors, Co-op Program, International Opportunities, Financing Your Education, Graduation, Letters of Permission, Statement of Student's Responsibilities
  • Course Selection
    • Adding Courses, Dropping Courses, Determining Class Level
  • Academic Status
    • Deferred Privileges & Exams, Probationary Status, Requesting Academic Consideration, Required to Withdraw, Success Strategies, Voluntary Withdrawl

International Studies

Study Abroad & Exchange programs.

• Partners in Education
  • Partnering institutions from around the world.
  • Landscape Architecture, Rural Studies, Veterinary Technology, Agriculture, Environment, Food
• Preferred Partners

Student Organizations & Events

• Clubs
• Events
• Class Websites

• Alumni Achievements
  • Alumni Association Awards, Agricultural Hall of Fame, Federal & Provincial Cabinet Members
• Class Information
  • Past Class Presidents
• Supporting the OAC, Volunteer Opportunities, Upcoming Events, Update your Contact Information

OAC Alumni Association

The OACAA promotes connections between alumni and students.

• Upcoming Events
• Awards
• Governance
• Constitution
• Strategic Plan

OAC Alumni Foundation

The OACAF provides support for student awards, teaching, research and outreach programs.

• Governance
  • Board Members, Joint Investment Committee
• Programs & Awards
  • More information about the OAC Teaching Trust, Order of OAC, Dean's Scholarships, T.R. Hilliard Distinguished Agricultural Extension Award, and Lectureships