While You're Abroad

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Safe Travel information

Travelling safely helps academic travellers focus on their studies, research, and community work without letting things like illness, crime, traffic accidents, and the like spoil the real purpose of the trip. Find some useful information to keep yourself safe here.

Wellness Abroad

Information about resources available to you through UofG while you're away and tips for maintaining good mental health from past study abroad participants.

Emergency Contacts for Guelph Students Abroad

If you are a UofG student participating in a University of Guelph activity and require assistance, the University of Guelph and Global Affairs Canada are available to assist you. Please review the information found here for the option that best suits your current needs.

Guelph Safe Travel App

The Guelph Safe Travel app has all your travel tools at your fingertips. Download it today! 

The White Polar Bear Project

Connect with your new host university and community by being more mindful in your daily life. The White Polar Bear Project will help you get the most out of your study abroad experience. 

Registering for Your Return Semester Courses

While you are away on an exchange you will need to register for courses for the semester when you return to Guelph. Find suggestions here to make this process as smooth as possible.

Exchange Transcript

Tips about what you have to do before you leave your host institution in order to make sure your transcript is sent to CIP to transfer your credits back.