College Royal - An Annual Tradition Since 1925 College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind North America. Each March, the University of Guelph opens its doors to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts over 30 000 visitors every year. For students College Royal is also a 12-day long event that includes popular events like Super Thursday and the College Royal Ball. College Royal is a 100% student run and organized event that involves some 3000 volunteers each year. Whether you are a member of the general public curious to see what goes on at the "university on the hill", or a student looking to become involved, we invite you to join us. Come and join the fun next March!

College Royal 2010 Open House: March 20-21, 2010

The College Royal Society is pleased to announce that College Royal 2010 Open House Weekend will take place on March 20-21, 2010. Open House hours are Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Be sure to mark your calendars.

Students: Competitions Still Accepting Sign-Ups

As of Feb 8, 2010, the following events are still accepting sign-ups: Scavenger Hunt, Gryphon Jeopardy, Ultimate Frisbee, Flower Arranging, Logging, Photography, Cat Show. Please visit or contact the CR Office to sign up.

Students: Pay Days for Competitive Events - Mon-Tues, Feb 8-9, 2010

For students who have signed up for competitive events, entry fees are due to the CR Office (UC, Room 537, North Tower) on Pay Days on Mon-Tues, Feb 8-9, 2010. Didn't get a chance to sign-up? Contact the CR Office as there a a few spots still left. more info

College Royal 2010 Celebrant Announced

The College Royal Society is pleased to announce that Sarah Brien will be the celebrant for this year's College Royal Open House. Sarah a second year UofG agricultural student. Read her welcome message for this year's Open House Weekend.

Students: Ball Tickets go on Sale - Sun, Feb 7, 2010

Tickets for the annual College Royal Ball will go on sale on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 7:00pm in Peter Clark Hall (Level 0 - University Centre). The ball is being held on Saturday March 13, 2010 from 8pm-2am. More information on the ball and tickets can be found under ball information.

Students: College Royal Ball Bands Announced!

The College Royal Society is pleased to announce that the bands for this year's College Royal Ball on Sat, March 13, 2010 will be the Steelecounty, What She Said, Karaoke with John McGlone, The Test Icicles, Hillbilly Entertainment with Terry Foster/DJ, and Killin Time Band. The Grad Lounge and Brass Taps (the Keg) will also feature their own DJs during the ball. more info

College Royal - YouTube videos!

College Royal is now on YouTube! Check out videos on open house weekend and competitive student events.

College Royal on Facebook

College Royal now has a page on facebook. Check it out!

UofG Club Exhibitor Handbook now online

Attention all University of Guelph clubs! The Club and Exhibitor Handbook for CR2010 is now is now available online. The handbook outlines how to get involved in this year's Open House Weekend and what forms need to be filled out in order to participate. Please see the club & exhibitor info page for more information. Note: Club Display/Exhibit entries are due Fri Jan 29, 2010

CR2010 Theme and Colours Announced!

Each year's College Royal has its own theme and colours. This theme is used by all clubs and student organizations at the university when they put together there many displays each March. The theme and colours have been a College Royal tradition since the early days of the Ontario Agricultural College - now it is a campus-wide tradition. The theme for College Royal 2010 is "Dream Big. Dream Royal." and the colours are Green and Grey.

Regular College Royal Society Meetings - Tuesdays at 5:30pm

The College Royal Society meets on Tuesday nights at 5:30pm. All interested students are welcome to attend. For the Fall 2009 semester, meetings are held every other Tuesday, starting on Sept 22, 2009. In the Winter 2010 semester, meetings take place every Tuesday, starting on January 12, 2010. For more information please see our getting involved page.

Into the Archives: College Royal

Curious about what happened at last year's College Royal? Have a look at the websites for past College Royals.