Academic Frequently Asked Questions
As a first-year student, how do I know which courses I am to register into?
An email will be sent to new students from the Campus Registrar in the summer, which will provide them with their central login and password information, along with their Guelph-assigned email account (Gryphmail). There will be a list of Fall 2021 courses on the Course Registration section, once Course Registration opens this summer, that students will need to register in to based on the program that they have accepted. Students will be notified when course registration will be opening for F21 when possible.
If I decide that full-time studies may not work for me, can I take a reduced course load?
Yes, students can register into any number of courses, in any given semester. Notes: Future course prerequisite requirements should be considered when registering into current course offerings. Contact the campus Program Counsellor at rcpc@uoguelph.ca or Registrar for more information Your OSAP funding eligibility may be affected depending on how many courses you choose to register into. Please contact rcosap@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions. Your enrollment into the student health and dental plans may be impacted as well if you choose to study at a part-time status in the fall semester. Please contact amcmaho@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions.
For first semester course selection, are there just the 6 required courses? No electives?
Yes, in all our associate diploma programs, students studying full-time will be registered into their 6 required courses. In semester 1 there are no electives.
I'm starting the Veterinary Technology Conventional program this fall and I've registered for my 6 courses but for my class schedule is empty. When will we know what time slots our classes will have?
Your timetable will be formalized closer to the start date of classes, and you will receive it from your Academic Program Co-ordinator before or on the start of the semester.
Why can't I find Veterinary Office Administration certificate courses listed on WebAdvisor?
Students enrolled into the Veterinary Office Administration (CVOA) program are NOT required to enroll into their courses via WebAdvisor. This is completed by their Academic Program Co-ordinator and the schedule will be provided at the start of the semester.
When will we receive more information about the courses at REACH? What is the day and time of courses for Year 1 of the Equine Care & Management program?
Your timetable will be formalized closer to the start date of classes, and you will receive it from your Academic Program Co-ordinator before or on the start of the semester.