Johnston Hall (University of Guelph)

Johnston Hall is known for its traditional architecture, and its spacious tower lounge makes it a favourite among students.

[4] In fact, the university receives thousands of applications, with students making Johnston Hall their first choice, but only 315 get in.

The process works on a lottery basis, and each student has an equal advantage as long as they have applied before the deadline set by the University of Guelph.

The lounge includes such items as a microwave, sink, cabinets, and study cubicles, as well as a dining room table.

All rooms are equipped with twin-sized single mattresses and large dressers, bookshelves, and a wooden desk with a lamp.

Some of the triple rooms contain new furniture including bunk beds, smaller but more spacious desks and cabinets.

For students with music interests, there is a piano room available located on the fourth floor, in the North wing.

In terms of accessibility, Johnston Hall is a handicap friendly building, which is serviced by one elevator that can only be used by occupants with a designated key.

It was established to provide a cost-effective and structured business on-campus that would sell students their textbooks and supplies.

[7] The co-op bookstore is democratically owned and controlled by students, and operates out of the basement of Johnston Hall on the University of Guelph campus.

[7] The co-op bookstore runs various programs, including one of its major "textbook buy backs", at the end of every semester.

Tables, and pricing guides are positioned around the university where students can come and have their books appraised, and bought back.

In addition, an indirect competitor is TheCannon, an online posting site where students can sell their textbook to their peers.

The university's Distance Education (DE) courses are offered by various academic departments in partnership with their office.

The Office of Open Learning provides the administrative and technical support involved in taking on a DE course.

In summary, the Office of Open Learning has three main areas of responsibility: The Open Learning program (i.e. the offering of degree credit courses to those not currently enrolled in degree credit programs at Guelph) was approved by University of Guelph Senate on June 21, 1994.

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) first began its operations in Moreton Lodge, where Johnston Hall stands today.

Today the college has four campuses in Alfred, Guelph, Kemptville, and Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada with over 3000 students enrolled.

At any time of day or year, students can be seen playing recreational sports such as frisbee and football; it's also where the Orientation week concerts and dances are held.

This is the famous Clock Tower of Johnston Hall
This is Winegard Walk, right between Johnston Hall and Johnston Green, where thousands of students walk each day
This is a photograph of the plaque recognizing the Portico and the OAC (click on picture to enlarge and read declaration)
This is a picture taken in the 1930s of the Canadian Forces training on Johnston Green, right in front of Johnston Hall, the old building
This is a photo of the Portico, the entrance to the old Johnston Hall that stood prior to 1931 that was preserved when the building was torn down. It now sits on Johnston Green
This is a photograph of Johnston Green, a large grassy area in front of Johnston Hall