A program will give prospective university students a taste of what campus life would be like.

The University of Guelph is partnering with Shad Canada for a new summer program that will cover STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) as well as business and entrepreneurial topics.

Around 60 high school students are expected to take part in this four-week learning program in July 2025. Those selected to attend will be able to take in lectures, go on field trips and participate in workshops.

“Right at the time that they are starting to think about what to study at the post-secondary level (grades 10 and 11), it just introduces them to all those subject matters,” said Purvi Patel, recruitment officer at U of G.

During the program, prospective students will be living in student residences and eating in the dining halls.

“It does mimic university life and this is their first transition away from home,” Patel said. “Many had never been on a plane to come here, many have not had a roommate before, this is the first time that they have left home, creating friends and social groups.”