Discuss Your Options

When it comes to experiential learning at the University of Guelph, you have lots of choice. Let us help you navigate your options, so you can find the best fit for your personal and professional goals, as well as your schedule.

Experiential Learning Team 

Don’t know where to start or who to talk to? The Experiential Learning Team can provide a referral to help you navigate your options so you can find the best fit for your goals. E-mail us at experience@uoguelph.ca

Experiential Learning / Career Education Peer Helpers 

If you are new to Experiential Learning and aren’t sure where to begin, book an ‘Experiential Learning Opportunities’ appointment with a Peer Helper!

Academic Advising

Program Counsellors can help you navigate degree program requirements, academic regulations, and program specializations. They can also assist with identifying course prerequisites and provide consultation on choosing electives and adding a certificate or minor to your studies.

Faculty Advisors can assist you with questions connected to your specialization (i.e. major or minor). They focus on subject-related issues and advice, and can coach you through choosing electives

Career Advising

Career Advisors in the Experiential Learning Hub offer free 30-minute sessions that can cover a variety of career-related topics such as career indecision, personal self-assessment, and further education planning.

A Career Advisor is also available through Student Accessibility Services (SAS) once per week to act as a resource to help with job search strategies, talk about disclosure in the employment process, and explore career directions.

Experience Profiles

  • Madison is a recent graduate from the University of Guelph. During her time here, she engaged in experiential learning as a way to solidify her future career choice and develop her professional skills. Madison signed up for course-integrated experiential learning and did a practicum placement.