The University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus is a small, agriculture-focused campus offering hands-on diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs.
The University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus aims to improve the life of people, plants, animals, and the environment. The campus describes itself as small, with small class sizes where instructors often know students by name. It is located in the heart of Ontario's agricultural community.
The college offers programs in Agriculture, Environment, Equine, Horticulture, Veterinary Technology, Vet Assistant and Office Admin, and Dairy Herdsperson. Most programs can be completed in less than two years, and the college offers 2-year Associate Diploma programs with hands-on experience and co-op opportunities. Apprenticeship and certificate programs have less classroom time and more emphasis on hands-on training. The college has many leading scientists on campus who teach in their area of practical expertise, and it describes its faculty as award-winning.
Access to clinical teaching spaces such as dentistry, radiography, small-animal surgery, and pharmacy suites is offered. The college operates a REACH-Huron site in Clinton for equine visits. Campus tours show residence, learning environments, dining options, and athletics.
Admission routes include the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum cumulative average, Mature Student Status, and course-specific requirements for Veterinary Technology. Out-of-province and international applicants are also considered. Prospective students can contact the Student Recruitment team at rcampus@uoguelph.ca.