Alumni of the Ontario Agricultural College
OAC alumni represent the strength and purpose of the college.
Over 30,000 strong, our alumni contribute to the agriculture, food, environmental and community development sectors locally, nationally and internationally. Our alumni are also strong supporters of the college.
There are many ways you can re-engage and contribute to the impact of OAC's community.
How to get involved
Connect with fellow alumni
Alumni groups within the OAC foster life-long connections amongst fellow alumni. Connect with the OAC's Alumni Association, Alumni Foundation and the Landscape Architecture Alumni Association and reconnect with your alma-matter.
Support our impact
Donors are an essential part in advancing teaching, research, and the student experience in OAC. A philanthropic donation helps its students and researchers in helping OAC achieve its mission to Improve Life.
Alumni reunions
Reunions are a popular way of re-connecting with former classmates and we encourage alumni to plan on-campus reunions when possible. Many classes choose to host their reunions during Alumni & Reunion Week which is held every June. It is an exciting time to hold a reunion and celebrate milestone anniversaries.
Alumni OAC Memories
As with most students who went through the turf diploma program I would have to say my favourite memory of U of G was when we carried on the tradition of sodding the cannon. It was always funny to see the reactions of my fellow students and professors when they’d see it for the first time.
In my last year at U of G, I had the chance to be president of College Royal. Getting to lead that team was a huge highlight for me in the OAC. Seeing everything come together on that open house weekend and connecting with everyone throughout the year.
I’m most proud of the relationships that I have formed at the U of G. I met people from different backgrounds which shaped my experience here. (As an international student) I was embraced by the “Aggie” culture. We had our jackets, weekly events, and a strong sense of belonging. These relationships are long-lasting and precious. They are as important as the education I received.
There are many other ways to reconnect with OAC and your fellow alumni. Below are just a few ways to re-engage, friend-raise and give back:
- Update Your Contact Information
- Volunteer on the OAC Alumni Association
- Attend or volunteer at an alumni event
- Follow OAC on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
- Host a reunion
- Become an Ambassador
- Make a donation
- View in memoriam stories on our website
- Hire an OAC student to work on a project at your organization
- Share a photo from when you were on campus: Email them to oacnews@uoguelph.ca. We'd love to post them on the website or on social media.
Recognizing Excellence of OAC Alumni
For more information contact:
Morag Stewart,
Director of Advancement (OAC),
519-824-4120, Ext. 56236
moragst@uoguelph.ca
About OAC
Established in 1874, the Ontario Agricultural College is one of seven colleges that make up the University of Guelph. OAC is a globally recognized leader in education and research in agriculture, food, environmental sciences, and community development. The OAC provides a wide range of academic programs at the diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and certificate levels.