University of Guelph, College of Arts

University of Guelph, College of Arts The official page for the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. You belong here! ❤️💛🖤

The Official page for the University of Guelph's College of Arts.

05/25/2026

Curious to know why we think the arts matter? Visit us on campus at our open houses or visit our website https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/future-students/out-of-province-students to learn more about the amazing opportunities arts education provides ❤️💛🖤

Transcript:

[Audio plays: “Oh my goodness I love this question! Um I think”.]
[Text on screen reads: POV: Someone asks me why the arts matter.]
[Degen, a student, lip syncs to the audio while holding up a piece of paper about the arts.]

05/15/2026

Have you ever wondered what the behind the scenes of an open house looks like? Join Degen, a student/staff member on her daily tasks during Future Gryphons Days! ❤️💛🖤

Transcript:
[Video begins looking at the Cannon with “Future Gryphons Days” painted on it. The camera then turns to show Degen waving.]
[Degen: Welcome to the Behind the Scenes of Future Gryphons Day.
[New clip: Shows Degen holding various name tags.]
[New clip: Shows a directional sign pointing towards Rozanski Hall.]
[Degen: My name is Degen and I started off my day by grabbing everyone’s name tags before heading to Rozanski.]
[New clip: Inside Rozanski Hall, Degen sets up various program banners. The camera then pans to show them all.]
[Degen: My next task was setting up all of the program banners for the Bachelor of Arts for our presentation.]
[New clip: The Guelph Gryphons mascot hops down the stairs in Rozanski Hall.]
[Degen: Next, I found the Gryphon and recruited him to take a photo with us.]
[New clip: Julia speaks in front of audience in Rozanski Hall about the session overview. Video then shifts to the right for Degen and Alex to participate in a student panel during the same presentation.]
[Degen: Following that, I watched the Bachelor of Arts Session Overview and then participated in the Bachelor of Arts Panel myself.]
[New clip: Shows a directional sign to Rozanski room 102.]
[New clip: Shows the Bachelor of Creative Arts Health and Wellness presentation.]
[Degen: Then, I headed over to room 102 for the Bachelor of Creative Arts Health and Wellness presentation where I gave some tips and tricks from a current Gryphon.]
[New clip: Shows walking to the University Centre and then flips around to see Degen.]
[New clip: Table of sandwiches and beverages.]
[Degen: Once those presentations were done, I headed over to the University Centre for our Staff lunch.]
[New clip: Shows Degen sitting at Bachelor of Arts booth in selfie mode before flipping the camera around to show the stickers on the booth.]
Transcript continues in comment section

05/14/2026

Are you coming to Future Gryphons Days? Pop by the Bachelor of Arts table in Peter Clark Hall from 12:15-1pm to receive a sticker representing various Creative Arts and Humanities programs! The stickers designed by one of our very own Studio Arts students! ❤️💛🖤

Transcript:
[Various Creative Arts and Humanities program stickers in an assortment of colours laid out on a table one at a time while the sound says the word “Lizard” with each new sticker. The text on the video says: What did you get at Future Gryphons Days? ✨Stickers✨]

05/13/2026

Fourth-year papers, a quick Wii break, and cookies in the oven. Come along with Abbey Hanks as she navigates a day filled with research writing, quick gaming breaks, and time spent in the library, alongside the moments that make campus life her own.

Interested in the Classical and Modern Cultures program? Contact us at [email protected] for more info!

Transcript (CMC):
[Day in my life as a Classical and Modern Cultures student at the University of Guelph. Lo-fi music is playing in the background softly. The camera pans to her bedroom blinds opening.]
[Abbey: Come with me for my day in the life as a Classical and Modern Cultures student at the University of Guelph. I’m just going to start off with a quick shower before I start getting ready for my day.]
[The camera pans to a shelf in her bathroom and transitions to Abbey doing skincare and makeup.]
[Abbey: I had a bit of a late start, but I do have a lot to do today. So we’re just going to start off with getting some work done for my fourth-year history seminar paper class, and then I’ve got a meeting for my Classics fourth-year research paper course. And then I’m going to head downstairs and play some Wii with my roommate before I head to my “Leadership in Greece and Rome” class. And then the library with some Bullring coffee to get some more work done.]
[The camera transitions to Abbey logging into her laptop, scrolling through her notes, joining teams meeting, and pans to a television featuring a game. The camera then transitions to a hallway in the MacKinnon building with other University of Guelph students passing by and transitions to a laptop on a desk located in the McLaughlin Library.]
[Abbey: I also had a friend come over and played Wii with me and my roommate, again, before we made cookies for the Snacks and Smiles bake sale, my club. That’s the next day. And yeah, that’s the last thing I did before I went to bed.]
[The camera transitions to a television featuring a game. Then, a pair of hands mixing a batter in a bowl and showing numerous cookies on a plate and the camera transitions to purple or pink lights illuminating a dark room. The University of Guelph logo, Creative Arts a

05/06/2026

A day shaped by ideas, community, and connection. Join Degen Forsey as she heads to class, study with friends, and explore what it means to create change through learning.

Interested in the Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change program? Contact us at [email protected] for more info!

Transcript (SXGN):
[Day in my life as a Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change student at the University of Guelph. The camera turns to show Degen walking down Johnston Green]
[Degen: Welcome to a day in my life as a Sexualities, Genders, and Social Change student at the University of Guelph. My name is Degen, I’m a third year student at the University of Guelph, and I started off my day be heading to my first class, which was “The History of Sexuality and Gender.”]
[The camera shows a laptop with its screen open on a Courselink page. The camera then transitions to Branion Plaza filled with various University of Guelph community members and students walking by. The camera pans to the Royal City logo and transitions to a plate of grilled cheese and onion rings.]
[Degen: After class, I headed to the UC to the Royal City Grill to grab some lunch. Then I headed to the Booster Juice lounge in the Athletic Center and met up with a friend to do some readings.
[The camera shows the outside of the Athletic Centre, and transitions to Degen and a friend waving at the camera. The camera transitions to a laptop screen featuring a study.]
[Degen: After that, I headed to my “Transforming Community” class, where we learned how to make a difference in our community through experiential learning. Thanks so much for joining me!]
[The camera shows the MacKinnon Building sign and transitions to a laptop screen featuring a presentation on a Courselink page. University of Guelph logo, Creative Arts and Humanities.]

04/15/2026

POV your day is filled with reading, writing, and a little bit of everything in between ✍️☀️

Come along with Sierra Leese through a full day of classes, writing, and creative exploration. From Renaissance literature to her capstone workshop and editorial work beyond the classroom, see how storytelling shapes her university experience.

Interested in the Creative Writing program? Contact us at [email protected] for more info!

Transcript (CRWR):
[Day in my Life as a Creative Writing student at the University of Guelph.]

[Lo-fi background music plays.]

[Sierra: “Hey guys, come spend a very busy day with me as a fourth year Creative Writing student at the University of Guelph.”]

[A montage of campus, bus rides, and friends.]

[Sierra: “So, I woke up around 6 am this morning and started getting ready before getting changed for the gym.”]

[Sierra applies makeup and brushes her hair at her desk. In the mirror, she covers the camera with her hand, and reveals a new outfit.]

[Sierra: “And then I just made my little breakfast and took some tea to go before jumping in my car and driving over to campus. There’s the moon, so pretty.”]

[She prepares a yogurt bowl and pours tea into a thermos. She gets in her car and drives. She zooms in on the moon in the morning sky.]

[Sierra: “Headed into the gym. Now I can’t film in here, but we hit legs today. And then when I came out, we saw the sunrise, which was so nice.”]

[She swipes her ID card in the gym. When she comes back out, there’s a sunrise.]

[Sierra: “And then I headed back home before getting ready for the rest of the day, doing my makeup here and my hair. Before just changing into my outfit of the day, little fit check there.”]

[She drives back home, finished getting ready, and does another outfit transition in the mirror.]

[Sierra: “And then I grabbed my lunch that I meal prepped earlier that week before heading to the bus, which was very busy.”]

[She takes a Tupperware container from the fridge and boards a crowded bus.]

[Sierra: “And then I got to campus and I was heading into, of course, Mackinnon where all my classes are.]

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02/11/2026

College of Arts students 👀

Do you love your program?
Do you want to be more involved at U of G?

Apply to be a COA Student Ambassador — link in bio ❤️💛🖤

Choosing where to study is about more than earning a degree. As a Creative Arts and Humanities student in the College of...
01/29/2026

Choosing where to study is about more than earning a degree. As a Creative Arts and Humanities student in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, you'll be part of a supportive, connected community where ideas are shared, individuality is valued and students learn together while preparing to become industry-ready graduates. From creative thinking to collaboration and storytelling, the experiences built here extend beyond the classroom.

Ready to take the next step? Visit the link in our bio to explore undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and start imagining yourself here. ❤️💛🖤

POV: You're surrounded by people who get it. As a Creative Arts and Humanities student, you'll be a part of a community ...
01/28/2026

POV: You're surrounded by people who get it. As a Creative Arts and Humanities student, you'll be a part of a community built on sharing ideas and being your true self while developing industry ready skills from critical thinking to storytelling to collaboration. Your experience here will help you adapt to the ever changing career landscape and build a future that's meaningful to you.

Thinking about where you belong? Visit the link in our bio to explore undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and start imagining yourself here. ❤️💛🖤

01/15/2026

Where creativity meets curiosity 🎨💡

At the College of Arts (COA), students explore big ideas through creative practice, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning. From hands-on studios and performance spaces to research opportunities, events, and experiential learning, COA is a place to question, create, and connect.

Interested in learning more? Join our upcoming International Virtual Open House on January 17th to explore programs, student supports, and what studying at U of G could look like for you. Register at https://uoguel.ph/7rjg5.
Transcript:
["Don't just think about what's next...". A student waving at the camera then walking down Alumni Walk at the University of Guelph. A student walking down MacKinnon Building hallway featuring a bulletin board poster that says "ARTS@GUELPH. Excellence. Creativity. Community". "Come find it here". Johnston Hall featuring Univeristy of Guelph students and members. The University of Guelph logo. Creative Arts & Humanities.]

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