student life

Support Services

All the services offered to University of Guelph-Humber students are shared services from either the University of Guelph-Humber or Humber.

Aboriginal Student Services

Humber offers a wide range of services to support the Aboriginal student population including: academic, personal, cultural and career support. Further to this, Aboriginal Student Services plans a variety of educational, cultural, and fun activities for all of our new and returning students.

Accounting Centre

For help specifically for your accounting courses, visit the Accounting Centre.

Child Care

The Child Care Centre is designed to accommodate the child care needs of University of Guelph-Humber students, staff and community members on a full-time basis. Childcare is provided by professional graduates of an Early Childhood Education Program. Application should be made early as the Centre usually has a waiting list.

  • Room FX101
  • 416.675.6622 ext. 5057

H.E.A.R.T. Program

The Humber Emergency Auto Response Team (HEART) is a free service of the Department of Public Safety. HEART assists students, staff, faculty and visitors experiencing vehicle problems while at the University of Guelph-Humber. They are not trained mechanics, but will do their best to help you get on your way.

  • 416.675.6622 ext. 4416, or use any emergency telephone

International Student Services

The International Student Services Office is available to help international students make a smooth transition to university in Canada. They can assist you with non-academic matters such as purchasing medical insurance, finding housing or linking you with a senior student. They also facilitate an intercultural office and the International Students' Association.

Media Cages

Media Studies students use the The University of Guelph-Humber's Media Cage to borrow audio/visual equipment, such as data projectors, digital cameras, digital camcorders, laptops and multimedia carts.

  • Room GH320
  • 416.798.1331 ext. 6330

Please note:

All other University of Guelph-Humber students may borrow equipment from Humber College's Media Cage at NX210.

Peer Tutoring

Peer Tutoring offers one-on-one assistance for students having difficulties in specific courses.

Safety and Security

The welfare and safety of students is of paramount importance. Security staff patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the Humber Campus Watch Program provides a safety escort program, strategically located emergency telephone access and comprehensive information on personal safety and awareness.

  • Public Safety Office
  • Main entrance at Library
  • 416.675.6622 ext. 4077
  • Emergency Assistance
  • 416.675.6622 ext. 4000

Disability Services (DS)

Specialized services are available to assist students with disabilities. Students requiring services to accommodate a learning, physical, sensory or psychological disability are urged to contact Disability Services upon submission of their application. Early self-identification will help the University to provide the best possible service including registration assistance, support services, academic accommodations, liaison services and more.

  • Room B112
  • 416.675.6622 ext. 5180

Writing Centre and Math Centre

The Writing Centre provides support with essay writing and thesis development. The Math Centre offers assistance with calculus and statistics and for those students who wish to improve their math skills. Students may drop in any time for specific help, or you may come on a regular basis to work on a program designed to meet your individual needs.

The Writing Centre

  • Room GH202
  • 416.798.1331 ext. 6258

The Math Centre