Resources & Information
2011-12 Handbook for Parents & Families
We've created this handbook to guide you through the U of G experience, introduce you to campus resources and to give you insight into some of the most common challenges students face while at university.
Updated Campus Resources
We've designed this list specifically for our parents and families. We have many services, programs and departments on campus and we know it can be confusing to navigate through them. This user-friendly list provides the basics with links to more information. Everything is just a click away!
In the Know
This is a newsletter sent to parents and families of current U of G students from the President of the University, Dr. Alastair Summerlee.
In their Own Words
Here's some of the wisdom shared by students and their parents.
Suggestions for Parents & Families
Sometimes we want nothing more than to offer help but don't know how, here's some tips that might make it a little easier.
General Campus Quick Referral List
Meal Plans
Hospitality Services administers the meal plans for students - they endeavour to provide maximum flexibility and a wide range of options.
Health & Dental Plans
Parents often ask us about the cost of the student health and dental plans, and whether optting-out is possible. These plans are negotiated by students (the Central Student Association), on behalf of students, with direction from the student body.
Learning Services
Information about assistance with learning at University.
Supported Learning Groups
Peer led study groups that help students navigate challenging course material and show them new ways to approach difficult course concepts.
Bi-Weekly Campus Updates
Goodbye and Good luck!
Sun, 2012-04-22 12:29 — Melanie HardingFirst I would like to congratulate your student on finishing exams! And of course, I would like to congratulate your student on finishing their first year! Your student likely faced at least one challenge over this year and hopefully many successes. Read more »
Staying Motivated during Exams
Mon, 2012-04-16 14:23 — Melanie HardingStaying motivated during exams is difficult. Summer is right around the corner and spring is in the air today. It’s especially hard when your students’ friends or roommates finish up and your student has to stay behind for a later exam. Making yourself study definitely takes a lot of will power. Read more »
Carrying over Meal Plans
Mon, 2012-04-16 13:13 — Melanie HardingA question we get often is “what happens with the extra money on my meal plan when I leave residence?” Though many students need to top up their meal plan towards the end of the year, some lucky ones have extra money on their plan! Read more »
The Last Minute Job Search!
Mon, 2012-04-09 20:25 — Melanie HardingI hope you all had a wonderful long weekend! Exams are now in full swing which means that summer is right around the corner. Though an exciting thought, this may be worrisome for some students if they haven't yet found employment for the summer. Searching for a job when school is in full swing can be a definite challenge. Read more »
Student Help and Advocacy Centre!
Thu, 2012-04-05 10:52 — Melanie HardingToday we have a guest blog from Jackie Hamilton, Coordinator of the Student Help and Advocacy Centre (SHAC). She will tell you about this great resource on campus and how it can assist your student! Enjoy!
Welcome to the University of Guelph community from SHAC! Read more »
Move Out Madness!
Wed, 2012-04-04 15:41 — Melanie HardingNot only is this a stressful and busy time of year for students but they also need to consider moving out (or in)! Thinking back to my first year, moving out of residence was much more time consuming than moving in… Especially because there were no Orientation Volunteers to help! I didn’t realize how much stuff I had accumulated over the year until it was time to pack up! Read more »
You Student's Voice Counts!
Tue, 2012-04-03 10:13 — Melanie HardingYour student may feel like they are only one of many other students here at the University, especially if they’re in their first year. I remember walking into a 600 person lecture in first year and really missing my high school teachers who actually knew my name. Read more »
