Welcome To Ridgetown Campus
At Ridgetown, we are changing lives and improving life for our students, our research partners and our community.
Director's Welcome
Whether you are considering Ridgetown for a degree, diploma or certificate program program, you can be assured that you will receive a first-class education from top-rated instructors. Our research and teaching staff are well-respected in their fields and provide support to a wide variety of clients regionally, nationally and globally.
Ridgetown Campus is part of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College, where there is a long tradition of innovative and high quality life science education. We are proud to offer a wide range of applied research and instructional programs addressing food, agriculture, rural communities and the environment. Our faculty and teaching staff bring real-world experiences and expertise to the classroom, providing students with an unmatched basis for employment or further study.
An exciting new Environment, Health and Safety certificate makes its debut at Ridgetown in September 2012. This innovative program is geared towards students looking for practical training in workplace safety after the completion of a degree or diploma.
If you’re looking for a friendly and effective learning environment where you can hone your applied skills while enjoying a first-rate student experience, Ridgetown Campus is the choice for you. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus or answering any questions you might have. See you soon!

Dr. Art Schaafsma
Director | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
President's Welcome
Students who enrol at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus expect that the knowledge gained here will change their lives for the better. They are right, of course, but they may not recognize until graduation how their education will help them improve the lives of others. We are dedicated to giving our students the skills they need for productive and rewarding careers.
As a Ridgetown student you are also part of the Ontario Agricultural College and you will have the opportunity to interact with outstanding faculty and staff.
You will be inspired by teachers who are engaged in various research and industry initiatives, and bring fresh new ideas to the classroom to provide you with exciting learning opportunities.
We invite you to learn more about the University of Guelph and Ridgetown Campus, and hope you will choose to join our educational community.
Dr. Alastair Summerlee
President and Vice-Chancellor | University of Guelph



