Traditions
Our Mascot
Launched in 2015, Swoop the Great Horned Owl can be seen at campus events and activities throughout the year. Be sure to use #GHSwoop in all of your social media photos with the UofGH mascot! Click here to learn more about our school mascot or book Swoop to come to an on-campus event.
The Bell
The sound of the bell symbolizes the transition from one stage of life to another. The first time students have the opportunity to ring the bell is when they enter the University of Guelph-Humber at Orientation. The only other time students ring the bell is when they graduate at Convocation, marking the end of their educational journey at the university, and their entry into the alumni family.
UofGH Cheer
Created by students, the University of Guelph-Humber (GH) Cheer demonstrates our passion for getting involved and showing school spirit! Students participating in Orientation learn the GH Cheer from upper-year student leaders.
Read an accessible transcript of the above video
Lyrics
When I say Guelph, you say Humber
Guelph – “Humber”
Guelph – “Humber”
Guelph-Humber, best of two,
Red and Blue is right for you!
Guelph-Humber, Guelph, Guelph, Guelph-Humber,
G-H!
Small and mighty is our game,
No, you won’t forget the name!
Guelph-Humber, Guelph, Guelph, Guelph-Humber,
RO-TATE!
Guelph-Humber, best of two,
Red and Blue is right for you!
Guelph-Humber, Guelph, Guelph, Guelph-Humber,
G-H!
GH Gives, that’s our aim,
No, you won’t forget the name!
Guelph-Humber, Guelph, Guelph, Guelph-Humber,
G-H!
Guelph-Humber, Guelph, Guelph, Guelph-Humber,
SWOOP! SWOOP!
Henrietta La Poulet Trophy
In 2009, the Student Life department debuted the Henrietta La Poulet Trophy. This trophy is awarded annually to the winning program at Orientation. Students compete with their peers in the same program for bragging rights that their program won Henrietta! During the school year, she can be found in the trophy case on the first floor.