OIA Welcomes University of Guelph Graduates!

Times have been challenging for students everywhere and students worry about their future moving into a post-pandemic work environment. However, the Ontario Institute of Agrologists (OIA) and the University of Guelph (UoG) have partnered together to fast-track and automatically accept UoG Graduates under the Articling Agrologist (Ontario) designation.  This designation will validate and ensure the agricultural industry recognizes your University of Guelph educational achievements! 

----Apply Now!- University of Guelph Graduate Articling Agrologist Program----

Validate your Accomplishments with a Professional Designation-  

OIA welcomes recently graduated students from the Ontario Agricultural College, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Ridgetown Campus to apply to the OIA University of Guelph Articling Agrologist program and certify your commitment to ongoing education and professionalism as they start their career.  Once entered into the program all graduates from the specified degree or diploma will be designated the title of Articling Agrologist, Professional (A.Ag.(P)) or Articling Agrologist, Technical (A.Ag.(T)) behind their name.  This professional designation will be the symbol of your educational accomplishments and indicate your commitment to continued learning and improved professionalism.  

What is an OIA Professional Designation?

In 2013 the Ontario Government passed Bill Pr15 "An Act respecting the Ontario Institute of Professional Agrologists" which reaffirmed the long term status providing the OIA with the right to the exclusive use of the professional designation “Professional Agrologist (Ontario)”, “P.Ag.”, “Technical Agrologist (Ontario)”, “T.Ag.”, “Articling Agrologist (Ontario)” and “A.Ag.”.

For more information on the OIA Act 

Costs- $120.00 + HST annually.  

Who Can Participate?-

UoG Graduates's who have graduated from the below listed programs in 2023, or graduated since 2018.

4-year programs qualify for a Professional Agrologist designation, while 2-year programs qualify for Technical Agrologist designation after completing the Articling Agrologist requirement.

Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) Designation:

• Bachelor of Science
  • Animal Biology
  • Food Science
  • Plant Science
  • Environmental Biology
• Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Crop, Horticulture and Turfgrass Science
  • Honours Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science, Environment
  • Ecology
  • Environmental & Resource Management
  • Environmental Economics and Policy
  • Environmental Sciences
• Bachelor in Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
• Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agriculture Business
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Management
• Equine Management
• Food Industry Management

• Diploma in Agriculture
• Diploma in Environmental Management
• Diploma in Horticulture
• Diploma in Equine Care and Management
• Diploma in Turfgrass Management
• Diploma in Veterinary Technology

Benefits of Ontario Institute of Agrologist Membership-

Being a registered member of the OIA connects you with professionals across the province and Canada, and allows you to expand your network.  Additional benefits members may access include insurance programs and professional development opportunities.  More details about benefits of membership.