Prospective Learners
Continuing Education
Continuing education consists of non-degree courses, workshops, and certificate programs for your professional development and personal enrichment. These open learning opportunities are primarily offered in a face-to-face format and are delivered on-campus at the University of Guelph or at sites convenient to our learners. Continuing education courses and programs are offered to local, provincial, national and international audiences and can be customized to meet the needs of companies or organizations.
Distance Education
Distance education allows you to study at home or in your office, according to your own schedule -- there are no classes to attend. Generally, each course comes with a manual that may be accompanied by a course website, videotapes, DVDs, audiotapes, audio CDs, CD-ROMs, etc., depending on the nature of the course. As well, most courses incorporate computer conferencing, e-mail, computer-based quizzes, and the Internet.
The University of Guelph has formulated a set of best practices in distance education that guide us in the development of new courses and the revision of existing ones. The University of Guelph's distance education courses and programs have been recognized with awards for excellence from a number of organizations.
Our Open Learning program enables learners around the world to take degree-credit distance education courses for personal enrichment, professional development, or eventual application to a Degree Program.
ESL University Preparation Programs
The ESL University Preparation Programs are designed to teach academic English to prepare students to succeed in university studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful completion of Advanced level of the English Language Certificate Program earns the University of Guelph Certificate of English Proficiency. This meets the English proficiency requirement for entry into undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Guelph.