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Getting Ridgetown Ready
Wondering what you need to do before the start of your first semester?
The Getting Ridgetown Ready page outlines the key steps and deadlines to help you prepare for the fall semester. From activating your UofG account to applying for residence and registering for courses, this page will guide you through what to do and when.
Key Dates
- March 1: Residence applications open
- May 15: Guaranteed residence room application deadline
- June 15 (TBC): $500 Registration deposit due
- June 15: Student Accessibility Services documentation deadline
- Mid July: Course registration opens
Apply for Residence
Opens: March 1
Guaranteed Room Deadline: May 15
Learn About Your uoguelph Accounts
Timing: Early Spring
After you accept your offer, you will receive an email with your Central Login ID, temporary password, and uoguelph email account (aka Gryphmail).
This information will be sent to the personal email address you used on your Ontario Colleges application.
Post-Admission Requirements for DVT, DVTA and CVAOA
Timing: Start as soon as you accept your offer
Students admitted to DVT, DVTA, or CVAOA must provide proof of an adequate rabies antibody titre before September of their first year.
The immunization and titre process can take time, so it is strongly recommended that you begin as soon as you accept your offer.
If this requirement is not completed in time, your participation in required hands-on activities with live animals may be delayed.
Student Financial Aid (OSAP)
Opens: Mid-Spring
If you require financial assistance, consider applying for funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Please note: the $500 registration deposit must be paid using personal funds as OSAP funding is not available to cover this cost. OSAP funding will be released through the Confirmation of Enrolment process completed prior to each semester. Please ensure your application is up to date, and you are registered into courses prior to the beginning of each semester.
Student Accessibility Services
Documentation Deadline: June 15
If you require academic accommodations, register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) as early as possible.
Registration Deposit
Deadline: June 15, 2027 (TBC)
Watch your uoguelph email account (Gryphmail) for alerts to pay your program registration deposit.
There will not be a separate invoice for the $500 registration deposit. The payment will be deducted from your Fall student account bill. Note that it may take 2-3 business days for payments to be applied to your student account. Check your WebAdvisor account to verify your payment has been applied properly.
Payment of the registration deposit is required before you can register into your fall semester courses.
First Semester Course Registration
Opens: Mid-July
Course registration is completed through the Student Planning Tool on WebAdvisor.
Course descriptions and prerequisite information can be found in the Associate Diploma Academic Calendar.
If you need assistance, please book an appointment with your Program Counsellor.
Bring Your Own Device
Timing: Before the start of the fall semester
Students are required to bring a personal device for use during the academic year.
Before arriving on campus, ensure you have secured a device that meets the program requirements.