General Information

University of Guelph-Humber is located in Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph-Humber offers a variety of in both full-time and part-time studies:

  • Business Administration
  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Justice & Public Safety
  • Justice Studies
  • Kinesiology
  • Media & Communication Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social Services & Well-Being Studies

 

Virtual Tour

University of Guelph-Humber offers a website to explore the campus(es) remotely. 

The address for University of Guelph-Humber campus is: 

University of Guelph-Humber:
207 Humber Polytechnic Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 5L7
(416) 675-3111

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services

Students attending Guelph-Humber University should refer to Humber Polytechnic's for further information regarding available resources.

Documentation Required

In order to access accommodations at University of Guelph-Humber, please visit the linked webpage to learn what  is required to show proof of a disability through Humber Polytechnic's Accessible Learning Services. 

Transition Program

The  is for new students with disabilities at Humber and Guelph-Humber to assist in their transition to post-secondary. 

Support Services Available

Health Services

Students can receive health care at the  at the North campus or at  at the Lakeshore campus by making an appointment with a physician or by walking in to see a nurse.

Counselling Services

University of Guelph-Humber offers  at its campus for any student who is seeking support and guidance in navigating emotions, mental health challenges, well-being, and/or stressful life events.

Peer Mentorship

The  at University of Guelph-Humber is designed for first year students who would like to receive mentorship from upper year students to help with their transition into the University of Guelph-Humber.

Academic Support

University of Guelph-Humber offers the , which provides academic support, including writing and math support and online learning skills workshops.  is available at the North and Lakeshore campuses for students who are having academic difficulties.

Library Services

University of Guelph-Humber students can access  and services at both the Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph campuses. Each library offers various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The libraries also provide services for students such as study rooms, interlibrary loans, and accessible services for students with disabilities.

Academic Advising

 at University of Guelph-Humber can provide guidance and support on issues such as: personal academic advising to help you develop an education plan, build vital learning skills, learn about opportunities and resources, and resolve academic issues. 

Other Support Services
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Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

University of Guelph-Humber's  office offers a range of  financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding Humber Polytechnic's financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

The University of Guelph-Humber's refers students to the Humber Polytechnic , which offers traditional and suite style rooms at the North Campus and Lakeshore Campus. Residence allocation operates on a first-come, first-served basis with students being added to a waiting list once buildings have reached their capacity. Traditional style residence includes single bedrooms with communal washrooms. Suite style residence includes 2 private bedrooms, a shared washroom and shared kitchen. Most floors are co-ed, with some single gender and themed floors available. Building amenities include:

  • Common lounge
  • Common study areas
  • Common kitchen
  • Access to a front desk
  • Maintenance
  • Laundry facilities

All rooms in residence are furnished and include internet, local telephone service and cable television hookup. Residence rates vary depending on room selection and campus. Bursaries and payment plans are available to assist with residence fees.  are mandatory and are included in the cost of residence. Meal plans operate on a declining balance system and different plans are available.

To access appropriate accommodations and support in residence, students who require accommodations must complete a Special Accommodation Needs form during their residence application process. For more information about special needs and accommodations, students are asked to contact the individual residence buildings.

Off-Campus Housing

University of Guelph-Humber refers to Humber Polytechnic's  office, which offers multiple resources for students living off campus including accommodation listing services, legislation, checklists, expenses, and setting up utilities.

Getting Around

Click on the buttons below to learn more.

Campus Accessibility

Humber offers  information for each campus.

Toronto Transit

The  is comprised of subways, buses, and streetcars. A discounted  is available for purchase for full-time students at Centennial College.  are provided for each of the TTC transit options.

Accessibility

The TTC offers  on both their buses and subways. Accessible services on buses include kneeling features, ramps, lifts, automated next stop announcements, wheel chair and scooter positions, and priority seating. The subways provide accessible services such as wheel chair positions and priority seating. There are elevators at 67 out of the 70 TTC subway stations, while the remaining are waiting to be upgraded. 

The TTC offers the  which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost. Persons interested in the support program must fill out the .

 is a service that provides door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with physical disabilities. The TTC has established  for the use of Wheel-Trans. Persons seeking to use Wheel-Trans must participate in an in-person interview. 

GOTransit

 is comprised of trains and buses. Full-time students at Humber Polytechnic are eligible for student fares on any GO Transit transportation.  are provided for each of the GO transit options.

Accessibility

GO Transit offers  services on both their buses and trains. The GO Transit system operates two types of buses. Double decker buses are equipped with low floor and ramp capabilities. The highway coaches use an exterior motorized lift. The GO trains offer accessible services including elevated and ramped mini platforms, priority seating, and accessible washrooms. The majority of GO Transit train stations offer accessible services. A list of non-accessible train stations are provided on the  page.

GO Transit offers the  which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost.

Mississauga Transit

The  is comprised of buses. Full-time students at Humber Polytechnic are eligible for the . Miway offers  for each of their bus routes.

Accessibility

Miway provides  with features such as floor and kneeling capabilities, two wheelchair and scooter securement areas, external bus announcements which will announce what bus is arriving, and automated next stop announcements.

MiWay offers the  which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost.

The regional municipality of Peel has created  which offers a door-to-door transit service for persons who are unable to ride conventional transit due to a functional mobility disability. More information about Transhelp, including eligibility guidelines and the application process, is available on their website.

Brampton Transit

 is comprised of buses. Students are eligible for weekly and monthly discounted . Brampton Transit offers  for each of their bus routes, which also shows which routes are accessible.

Accessibility

More than 90% of the buses provide  features such as low floors, extendable ramps and kneeling features, and reserved wheelchair and scooter areas. Brampton Transit offers the support person pass, which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost.

The Region of Peel offers  which provides a door-to-door transit service for persons with functional mobility’s problems, who due to their functional mobility problem are unable to use the conventional transit service. More information about what Transhelp offers and the eligibility guidelines and application is provided on their website.

York Transit

The  is comprised of buses that provide transit services in all nine regions in York. Students at Humber Polytechnic are eligible to purchase a discounted transit .  YRT/VIVA offers a variety of  to make it easier to navigate through all nine regions of York. A  helps users find detailed information about each route (YRT)/VIVA offers. Users are able to find a nearby stop, by using the  service.

Accessibility

All of YRT/VIVA buses provide accessible transit with such features as; accessible low floors, ramps, and designated seating for persons with disabilities. More than 80% of YRT/VIVA buses are accessible and stops that are accessible are marked with an accessible symbol on the bus sign. For bus stops that are not accessible, drivers of the YRT will allow users who use a mobility device to get on or off at an alternate location that is acceptable to both the user and the driver.

The YRT/VIVA offers the  which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost. Persons who require a support person assistance card must complete an  to be eligible for the program.

(YRT)/VIVA offers  which is a door-to-door transit service for persons with disabilities, who due to their disability are unable to use the conventional transit. More information about Mobility On-Request and the eligibility guidelines and application is provided on their website.