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Societies

Societies are University of Guelph-Humber student groups related to an academic program with the University. However, students from all programs are welcome to participate in any society. Societies apply for approval and funding through the Student Life department.

Apply for a Society Executive Position

Applications for vacant Society Executive positions for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. To apply for a volunteer executive position, visit our online job portal GHworks and search for job ID #16684. All applications are due on February 4, 2024, by 11:59 pm. Application instructions are in the GHworks job posting.

Become a member of a society

Interested in joining a society? Complete our society member registration form to get more information about becoming a member. If the society you are interested in is listed as inactive, please contact life@guelphhumber.ca for more information.

List of societies


DECA UGH Logo

ACE UofGH (formerly known as DECA UGH) is a chapter of ACE Canada, an international organization that enables students to compete, engage in networking activities and gain valuable skills. Through conferences and business simulations, ACE prepares students for future business situations.

Alpha-Phi-Sigma logo

Alpha Phi Sigma is an international honour society that promotes academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity.

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CSS Society allows UofGH CSS students to interact with each other, the community, and the social work field. It gives the CSS students the channel to share and express their passion about current issues relevant to the social work field.

Early Childhood Resource Room

ECS Society Logo

The Early Childhood Resource Room provides UofGH early childhood students with opportunities to get involved through interactive group initiatives; both within the university and outside communities.

GHAC logo

GHAC assists students seeking to achieve success in their academic and professional careers, specifically related to accounting.

GHAMA logo

GHAMA assists students who are seeking to develop their professional careers within the fields of advertising and marketing, through the implementation of creative advertising, marketing and networking experiences.

GHBC Logo

GHBC thrives on engaging and supporting fellow UofGH students in the business community by guiding and connecting students with their interests in order to achieve future success.

GHCS logo

GHCA aims to foster student engagement with the business world and provide a guided path towards careers in management consulting through increased awareness, skills development, and effective networking.

GHES logo

Run by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, GHES aims to connect people with each other, with information, and with the resources vital to entrepreneurial success.

GHFS Logo

GHFS aims to foster student engagement with the finance industry and provide a guided path towards a career in finance through awareness, skill development, and networking.

Guelph-Humber Human Resources Society (GHHRS)

HHRS gives students the opportunity to learn more about the growing field of Human Resources (HR). Through our exclusive events, members will build transferable skills, unlock potential growth in their careers, and redefine what it means to be an HR professional.

GuHu Media Logo

GuHu Media is dedicated to bringing all UofGH media students together, to work with and aid one another, and to practice media industry skills outside the classroom.

University of Guelph-Humber Pre-Law Society Logo

GHPLS promotes and fosters a culture of legal inquiry and critical thought processes in UofGH's academic community.

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The Pre-Med Society aims to not only foster a sense of community among members of all Guelph-Humber programs who demonstrate interest in applying to medical school, but also to provide educational tools, workshops, and supports for said students.

International Business Association Logo

IBA is devoted to helping students interested in securing a position & becoming well versed in a global marketplace.

Kinesiology Society

Kinesiology Society is a group of students at the University of Guelph-Humber, committed to building upon existing knowledge and offering insight into all factors of the health industry. By organizing and offering informative events, we hope to foster a growing passion for kinesiology students.

Psi Chi logo

The UofGH Psi Chi chapter was established to recognize academic excellence in psychology, and foster an academic relationship between students, their professors, and other professionals in the field. It provides students with the opportunity to expand their professional and academic networks by giving them the resources to discuss news, research, challenges, and other current topics in psychology with professionals. Membership is open to all current students at of UofGH with a major in Psychology who meet the academic grade requirements. Students must be inducted as official members of Psi Chi to become an executive member of the Psi Chi UofGH Chapter.

Guelph-Humber Psych Society

Psych Society plans social and informative events for UofGH psychology students. They create an open environment where psychology students can interact with one another, as well as with professors in social and academic atmospheres.

Women in Business Society logo

WIBS empowers women to be confident and equipped to pursue a career in business, enabling them with opportunities to reach their potential.

Student Society Guidelines

To learn how societies operate at the University of Guelph-Humber, read the Student Society Guidelines.

Contact a Society Advisor

Email life@guelphhumber.ca to contact a society advisor. Be sure to indicate which society you are interested in learning more about.