Partner with an Established Experiential Learning Program

Explore the different ways that Faculty and Staff can support students in gaining relevant work experience related to their degree program outside the classroom.

If you have any questions about getting involved in EL as a staff/faculty member, contact the Experiential Learning Hub at experience@uoguelph.ca

Course Codes Available for Experiential Learning Projects

Partner with a Student Employment Program or Service

Use Experience Guelph to post your full-time, part-time, summer and contract job positions. Learn more about posting a job in Experience Guelph.

For many faculty and staff, hiring a co-op student provides short and long term recruitment solutions. Students can rotate into established co-op positions within a department, college, or unit, or fill short-term contract needs.

Contact Co-operative Education Team in the EL Hub to discuss hiring options and possible incentives to hiring co-op students on campus.

For more information on hiring a co-op student, e-mail recruit@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 x52323.

The URA program provides summer research opportunities for students with demonstrated financial need. Eligible departments receive reimbursement for the student's earnings.

Contact Student Financial Services to discuss research opportunities for undergraduate students. Eligible departments receive reimbursement for the student's earnings.

For more information on hiring a URA/USRA, e-mail awards@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 x 58715.

Departments can hire a student for part-time work through the Work Study Program and could receive reimbursement for 75% of the student's earnings.

Contact Student Financial Services to discuss work study opportunities for students with demonstrated financial need. Departments can hire a student for part-time work and could receive reimbursement for 75% of the student's earnings.

For more information on hiring a work study student, e-mail awards@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 x 58715.

Partner with a Student Community Engagement and Volunteerism Program

Lead a Catalyst Experience

Experience Profiles

  • Kayla is a co-op student at the University of Guelph who is highly engaged on campus with organizations like the College of Business and Economics Students Association (CBESA), College of Business and Economics Dean's Office and JDCC Guelph. Kayla is also involved in the local community Special Olympics and Movember Foundation. During her Co-op terms Kayla worked at Keyspire, University of Guelph Department of Athletics and Kellogg's Canada.