Turfgrass Management

University of Guelph · Guelph campus

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2 years
Duration (years)
2 years
Guelph Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Required paid summer internship · at least 15 weeks
Work experience
Required paid summer internship · at least 15 weeks
Guelph current Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management curriculum
~65–70%
Entering average
The 65–70% entering average is an estimate compiled from recently published admission data.
Guelph Fall 2027 published cutoffs and application route guidance

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
The current calendar requires at least 60% in the final year of study, excluding workplace courses.
Grade 11 or 12 mathematics, biology and chemistry at C, U or M level are recommended.
The calendar gives preference to applicants with at least one year of turfgrass industry experience.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

Published first-entry application cycle, Guelph campus

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Secondary records and all postsecondary transcripts
- Provide the applicable school diploma or equivalent, secondary school marks and official records for all attempted postsecondary academic work. Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution. Any supplementary information requested for your application must also be submitted.
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Step 4Apply through OUAC using GTM.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Complete the mandatory Turfgrass Background Information Form.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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All applicants complete the Turfgrass Background Information Form. Guelph considers it together with academic grades.

Applicant pathways

Secondary-school entry

Ontario high-school applicants to the Guelph-campus diploma

Submit academic records and the Turfgrass Background Information Form. The minimum requirement and estimated selection range are separate published figures.

International diploma entry

International secondary-school applicants

Guelph lists Turfgrass Management at the Guelph campus with mandatory co-op. Admission uses academic grades and the required BIF, due February 1, 2027. Country or curriculum requirements also apply.

Mature alternate basis

Applicants who do not meet the standard diploma requirements