Ask a Gryphon connects you with a powerful network of 210,000+ University of Guelph alumni, helping you build relationships, gain career support, and discover new opportunities.

You ask.
They answer.

Gryphons love helping students and fellow graduates. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?

Need inspiration? Here's what others like you have asked.

Hi! I’m a University of Guelph student studying business. I’d love to learn how your degree helped shape your career path and what skills you found most valuable after graduating. Any insights you could share would mean a lot — thank you so much for your time!

Hello! As a Guelph student exploring career options, I’m curious about the biggest challenges you faced entering your industry and how you navigated them. Your experience would be incredibly helpful to me as I plan my next steps. I truly appreciate you taking the time!

Hi there! I’m currently a student at the University of Guelph and I’m wondering what you wish you had known before starting your first role after graduation. Any advice from your journey would be so valuable to me. Thank you so much for sharing your perspective!

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3

How does this work??

You Ask A Question

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes).

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We find and share your question with the best alumni in our entire community.

You Get Answers

Responses get delivered right into your email inbox (2-3 days).

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT CAN I ASK?

Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.

WHAT'S A GOOD QUESTION?

Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Focus on keywords that will get you the right connections. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.

WHO WILL SEE MY QUESTION?

We send your request to the best alumni, faculty, and staff in your area of interest.

CAN I REQUEST SOMEONE SPECIFIC?

No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.

CAN I ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?

Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER?

Our goal is to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.

WILL MY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BE CONFIDENTIAL?

Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.

IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW OFTEN I CAN ASK?

No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.

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