Services and Initiatives
Core Services —
Bike Centre
The Bike Centre is a do-it-yourself bike repair shop. The volunteer team provides access to tools, parts, training, and workshops for bike maintenance.
The Bike Centre is operating by appointment only; please visit their service page for details.
The Bullring
The Bullring serves up comfy study lounge spots, fair trade organic coffee, and a diverse affordable menu by its student staff.
The Bullring is open! Visit thebullring.ca for details on ordering, specials, and more.
CSA Clubs
Explore a new hobby and make new friends with the wide range of clubs accredited through the CSA!
CSA Clubs is operating remotely; please visit their service page for details.
Guelph Student FoodBank
The Guelph Student FoodBank provides students access to emergency food, anti-poverty resources, and referrals to other food security, anti-poverty and financial assistance groups.
The FoodBank is operating by appointment only; please visit their service page for details.
SafeWalk
SafeWalk is a student-run volunteer organization that provides a safe & reliable escort after dark for anyone on campus. Available all week from 7:30pm to 2:30am.
SafeWalk is preparing for F22; please visit their service page for details on how to volunteer.
SHAC
SHAC is a student-run advocacy & referral centre that provides a safe space for students to ask questions and provides human rights advocacy, academic, legal, tenancy, and financial resources.
SHAC is re-opening F22; please visit their service page for details.
Student Bus Pass
CSA and GSA have partnered with Guelph Transit in order to create the universal student bus pass, which allows you unlimited access to the Guelph Public Transit system at a much better rate than the monthly fee.
Student Bus Pass is operating on Tap & Go for Fall 2022! Please visit their service page for details.
Health & Dental Plan
The Student Health and Dental Plan is a valuable benefit made possible by your CSA. Eligible students are automatically enrolled and are able to claim a comprehensive set of extended health & dental benefits.
The Health & Dental plan is operating as usual; please visit their service page for details.
Printing & Promo Services
The CSA provides many printing & promotional services to students and on-campus groups at heavily discounted prices, available through the Front Office and Promo Office, respectively.
On-campus promo services are back and better than ever; please visit the service page for details.
Initiatives and Programming —
Menstrual Hygiene Initiative
The Menstrual Hygiene Initiative provides menstrual hygiene products (tampons, pads, etc.) to students, free of charge. These products are available in all female & universal washrooms located in the UC, Athletics Centre, Bullring and Rozanski Hall.
Live Events
Campus culture is enhanced by a variety of entertainment opportunities for students including free Noon Hour performances, large-scale ticketed concerts, speaker events, and co-sponsorship of campus-wide events like Orientation Week.
thecannon.ca
A joint venture of the CSA and the Guelph Campus Co-op, thecannon.ca is an online community for University of Guelph students. Whether you are buying or selling used textbooks, looking to give or get a ride home, or searching for information about activities - it’s all online.
Affordable Printing
The Central Student Association's front office offers students the opportunity to turn their digital documents into printed versions for just a few cents per page! 10¢ for B/W pages and 25¢ for colour.
Affordable Ink Refills
Our professional ink refilling service is provided by ProInk and can be used for most black & colour printer cartridges (inkjet, bubblejet and laser). The prices to refill are a fraction of what it costs to purchase a new cartridge; click here to access the price sheet!