The UGAA is an incorporated body with letters patent, a constitution, by-laws, and an elected Board of Directors composed of 10 alumni volunteers. Its overall mission is to sustain and strengthen the University of Guelph through programs and activities designed to:
-Encourage communication among alumni and between alumni and the university community.
-Promote opportunities for lifelong relationships
-Facilitate participation in the affairs and activities of the University
-Foster partnerships between the University and the public