Get Connected by Downloading the George Brown College App
Connect with George Brown on the go. Students can easily access college information, including class schedules and locations, news and events, important dates and more using the official George Brown College app.
What's available on the app?
Class Information
The app provides a secure login so students can access their grades, course schedules and class locations. You can also access the George Brown website, georgebrown.ca.
Contacts
The app provides important phone numbers and other information. Find student services contacts and access the staff and faculty directory.
GBC Assist
Experiencing technical difficulties? Submit a ticket and access our list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for help and tech support for the Library Learning Commons (LLC), college login information, password resets and wireless access.
Library Access
You can connect to the Library Learning Commons (LLC) website through the app.
Maps
Lost? Get quick access to campus maps and directions.
News and Events
The app can help you stay on top of what’s happening around the college. Students can browse the latest college news, read the MyGBC newsletter and save college events to their personal calendars.
Secure Login
Full-Time and Continuing Education students can safely access their grades and course schedules.
How can you download the app?
On your iPhone
From your iPhone
- Tap the App Store icon
- In the search field, type “George Brown College”
- Select the “George Brown” app
- Press the “Free” button
- Tap the “Install app” button
On your iPad
From your iPad
- Tap the App Store icon
- In the search field, type “George Brown College”
- The George Brown College app will appear
- Press the “Free” button
- Tap the “Install app” button
- Once installed, tap on the icon to open the app
On your Android device
From your Android phone
- Tap the Google Play App Store icon
- In the search field, type “George Brown College”
- Select the “George Brown” app
- Tap on the app and an “install” button will appear
- Tap the “Install” button
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mobile devices does the app support?
The app works on Apple and Android devices. The app is not configured for Brightspace devices.
Is the app free?
Yes, the app is free.
When launching the app for the first time, I get the message “Unable to launch configuration” on my iPhone or “Configuration loading failed” on my Android phone.
This is generally caused by the lack of an internet connection. Please ensure that your phone is not in “Airplane” mode and that you either have a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. If you were connected to the internet and received this error, then it is likely that the configuration server is not available. Please wait awhile, and then try again.
Once you get this error, you must do the following in order to have the app download the configuration:
iPhone - Double Click the Home button and find the George Brown app in the bottom list of running apps. Touch and hold the app icon. Once the icons start to shake and the delete symbol appears on the icon, click the delete symbol on the icon. Once deleted, click the Home button once again, then launch the George Brown app.
Android – Click the “App Switch” button, then press and hold the George Brown App. Once a menu is displayed, select the “App info” menu item. On the App Info screen, select the “Clear data” button, then click OK to clear the data. Now you can return to the Apps screen and re-launch the George Brown App.
Do I have to “sign in” to the app to access all of its content?
You must “sign in” to access the “Student Section”, which consists of “Courses”, “Grades”, and “Account Alerts”. If you don’t “sign in” you still have access to “College Info”, “Social Media” and “Actions.”
What ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ do I use to “sign in” to the app?
Use the same ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’ that you use for StuView.
Where can I get help to learn how to navigate and use the app?
Contact Library Services at 416-415-5000 ext. 2173 or visit the Library Reception Desk. Or call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000.
Who do I contact to inquire about ‘Account Alerts’?
Contact the Registrar’s Office to inquire about the reason for “Account Alerts” at 416-415-5000 ext. 4497.
