Summer Semester

Summer 2026

Accelerate Your Studies!

Study wherever you are this summer and do it all according to your own schedule!

Choose from a wide selection of distance education courses from a variety of disciplines and have the flexibility to study at home, at work or while travelling. Distance education courses are conducted online and offer many advantages, and most of the courses can be applied directly to your University of Guelph degree.

If you are looking to advance your career, upgrade your skills and grow on a professional or personal level, you may want to consider enrolling in a Continuing Education program. Our high-quality professional development programs reflect the unique teaching expertise and research strengths of the University of Guelph and are offered in flexible instructional formats.

Course Offerings

The University of Guelph offers many courses to choose from!

Current students - you can find the complete and most accurate list of the courses offered in Summer 2026 on WebAdvisor starting February 18.

Prospective students - to view Summer 2026 courses, visit WebAdvisor's Course Catalog starting February 18. A login is not required.

With the Subject Search, you can select a subject and then use the filters on the left side to narrow down your search, including by semester. Alternatively, you can use the Advanced Search to specify the semester in advance and to search for specific courses. For additional help with searching for courses and registering on WebAdvisor, watch the video tutorials and read the FAQs on the Student Planning website.

Distance Education Courses: On WebAdvisor, courses with "DE" in the course code (e.g., ACCT*2230*DE01) are Distance Education courses.

For more information on the courses listed in WebAdvisor, please see the appropriate Academic Calendar or the offering department. Need help? Email es@uoguelph.ca.

Important Dates

Visiting and Transfer Students

The University of Guelph welcomes a variety of applicants, including visiting and transfer students. Whatever your applicant type, let us be your next step toward achieving your academic goals.

Visiting Students

Visiting Students are undergraduate students from other universities who are admitted to the University of Guelph on the basis of a Letter of Permission (LOP) issued from their home university. Their purpose in enrolling in undergraduate courses at the University of Guelph is to transfer credits back to a degree program at their home institution.

Visit the Admission Information for Visiting Students page for more information about applying to the University of Guelph as a Visiting Student.

Transfer Students

Distance and Continuing Education

The School of Continuing Studies promotes the University's goal of excellence in education by providing open access to high-quality courses offered through degree-credit distance education and non-degree continuing education courses and programs.

Distance Education for Learners Not in a Degree Program at U of G

If you are not currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Guelph, you are able to take degree-credit courses through the School of Continuing Studies if you want to:

Pursue academic upgrading for admission or readmission to an undergraduate or graduate program
Apply degree-credit distance education courses to your current degree at another institution with a Letter of Permission
Pursue professional development through individual courses or toward a certificate
Take courses for personal enrichment or interest
Gain potential credits that can be applied to a future degree program at the University of Guelph, such as through the Guaranteed Admission Pathway or High School Enrichment opportunity

Visit the School of Continuing Studies website to search upcoming course offerings, view detailed course information and to register.

Distance Education for Students Enrolled in a Degree Program at U of G

If you are a University of Guelph student currently enrolled in a degree program, you may choose to take distance education courses for a variety of reasons:

Distance courses allow you to pick up credits while away on summer break, on a co-op job placement, or on an international semester
The course you want may be offered only by distance in a given semester
Distance courses provide you with flexibility in designing your own study schedule and/or allow you to avoid timetable conflicts
Learning by distance may be your preferred method

Visit Admission for a schedule of important dates, application deadlines and applicable tuition fees. Please register for distance education courses using WebAdvisor.

Continuing Education Program (Non-Degree)

If you are looking to take specialized non-degree courses or programs for professional development or personal interest, you may want to consider enrolling in a Continuing Education program.

Our Continuing Education programs are comprised of specialized, career-oriented face-to-face and online learning opportunities designed cooperatively with various University departments, industry, government and professional associations to meet the specific professional development needs of local, national, and international audiences. Continuing Education programs are delivered on and off campus, and many courses are available online.

Visit the School of Continuing Studies website to search upcoming Continuing Education course and program offerings, to view detailed program information and to register.

Please contact the School of Continuing Studies at 519-767-5000 or by email if you have questions about the above information.

Summer Housing

On-Campus Summer Residence

Taking summer courses and want to live on campus? Apply for summer residence!

The 2026 Summer Residence application is now available through the Housing Portal.

The residence fee for the full summer semester varies from $2,500 - $3,000 based on location and room type.

Learn more about summer residence.

Off-Campus Housing in Guelph

If living in the city of Guelph is for you, check out the many summer sublet listings. The University's Rental Living webpage is a good place to start. From there, you can search for available housing through their Online Listings link.

Financial Aid

OSAP

Everything you need to know about OSAP, you can find on the OSAP Information page, including a Summer Extension.

Bursaries

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need and are available to students receiving full-time OSAP (students taking a minimum of 1.5 credits, or 1.0 credits for students registered with Student Accessibility Services).

To apply for a bursary, submit a Financial Need Assessment Form.

If you are on part-time OSAP, taking 1.25 credits or less, you do not qualify for a bursary.

Work Study

Students can apply for part-time employment through the Work Study Program at the University of Guelph.

There are a number of positions offered during the summer semester. Students must be registered for 1.5 credits or more to apply.

Financial Aid Counselling

For assistance with budgeting, financial crises or other concerns, please contact Student Financial Services.