The University’s normal business operations will be reduced starting Monday, Dec. 23 for the annual winter closure, opening again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Winter semester classes begin on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
What’s open
During the winter break, some service areas at the University of Guelph remain open with reduced holiday hours. Please check their websites for hours of operation.
- Athletics Centre
- Health and Performance Centre
- The HPC will be open during some of the campus closure. See their website for the full holiday schedule.
- Ontario Veterinary Health Sciences Centre, including the Companion Animal and Large Animal Clinics and the Farm Service Clinic
- Emergency referrals only
- Smith Lane Animal Hospital
- Hospital is closed. For after-hours emergencies during the holiday period, please call 519-823-8830 for further instructions on obtaining emergency care.
- Animal Health Lab
- The Animal Health Lab will have altered hours from Dec. 21-Jan 1. Please see the schedule for details.
- Agriculture and Food Lab (AFL)
- The AFL will be working with reduced hours and only some sections will be fully staffed during the holidays. Please contact us prior to the holidays to schedule any testing that will need to be completed during the holidays at aflinfo@uoguelph.ca or 519-767-6299.
- The Arboretum
- Grounds are open dawn to dusk, buildings are closed (except for private events)
- Please plan to make all online Arboretum Merchandise purchases by noon Monday, December 16th, and in person by noon on December 20th to ensure they will be sent out before Christmas. (Please note we use Purolator for shipping, but we cannot promise arrival before Christmas.)
Dining on campus
The University Centre will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, reopening on Jan 2. Brass Taps Pub and The Lookout: Patio + Grad Lounge will be closed on Dec. 19, reopening on Jan. 6.
All Hospitality Services dining locations will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2.
Check the Hospitality Services website for information on when your favourite campus dining spots close for the break and when they open again.
Students Staying in Residence
If you’re staying in residence over the winter break, check your uoguelph.ca email regularly for communications from Student Housing Services.
Residence desk hours over the winter break are detailed on the Student Housing Services website.
Physical and Mental Health Support
Student Wellness Services will be closed Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, reopening on Jan 2. Students can access community supports and self-help resources during the closure.
Emergency Help
U of G Campus Safety Officers are on duty all day, every day. They may be reached at 519-824-4120, Ext. 52000, in case of emergencies and at Ext. 52245 for non-emergency calls.
Restricted Public Access Dec. 25 and 26
From 6 p.m. on Dec. 25 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 26, access to roadways leading onto campus property will be closed to the public. Staff working on University business may use the closed section, but the Campus Safety Office may stop members of the public from using the roadways during the closure period.
Transit will still be available on campus during this time (Guelph Transit Holiday services & GO Transit Holiday services).
Have a safe and happy winter break!