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Report the loss immediately to the School of Early Childhood Office (Room 597) or the Help Desk in the Academic Resource Centre (Room 677), in the Sally Horsfall-Eaton Centre. You must report the lost card to the Toronto Metropolitan University One Card Office immediately as you could be liable for...

Program Delivery Please visit the Program Delivery webpage for more information. Please note that this information is subject to change without notice. Full-time studies The campus you will study at depends on the program you plan on taking. You can visit the Program Availability page to narrow down...

The college is named after George Brown (1818-1880) who was a Canadian politician, founder of The Globe newspaper in Toronto (now the national newspaper The Globe and Mail), and one of one of Canada's "Fathers of Confederation". Find out more about George Brown College on our website.

The George Brown College International Viewbook is a quick overview of full-time programs offered at the college. The Viewbook is available in multiple languages and is intended for new and potential international students. The Viewbook does not contain detailed information about every program...

College Policies Please visits the College Policies webpage for George Brown College Academic Policies, Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

Hours of Operation and College Closures Please select one of the links below to better answer your question: Hours of operationAcademic Calendar & Important DatesWeather Related ClosuresIndividual Class Cancellations

Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus George Brown College's newest campus, the Waterfront Campus, opened September 2012. This campus houses inter-professional team-based education in healthcare. Located right on the spectacular Toronto waterfront, it is equipped with...

Yes. George Brown College operates 14 Child Care Centres in various locations across Toronto. A limited number of child care spaces are available to George Brown students. Since spaces are limited (especially spaces that are subsidized by the government), applications should be submitted early. For...

George Brown College Computer Store offers student discounts on technology products including computers, laptops, tablets, software and professional tools. It is located at 200 King Street East, close to the main entrance. The store hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Visit the Computer...

Information on the Campus Store Return Policy is found on the Campus Store website. If you have further questions on the refund policy contact the Campus Store.

Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting: Students in these programs are required to wear scrub uniforms, with George Brown College logos. Uniforms are available in the Campus Store. White footwear is also mandatory. Dental Technology & Denturism: Students in these programs are required to wear white lab...

Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your professor will indicate the required materials and books and whether they are included in your course fees. Access details will be available at that time. Using your e-text depends on how it was set up by the publisher and by your...

If you are a registered student with a working STU-VIEW password, you can view your required textbooks at the Campus Store website. Look under Textbooks > My Course List. Log in using your student id and password. Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your professor will...

If you decide you don't need your locker you can cancel by visiting the St. James Campus Store. However, if you decide to cancel more than 10 business days after the semester start date, you will not receive a refund. For more information email lockers@georgebrown.ca

Chef Whites (uniform) are mandatory for all Culinary students regardless of the program – this also includes students in any of the Baking & Pastry programs. The total uniform will cost approx. $300.00. The uniform, with the Chef School logo, is available in the Campus Stores. The bookstore is also...

Through very generous contributions from individuals, organizations, and companies, George Brown College is able to offer various scholarships and awards to students. These are based on financial need, academic merit, and/or college/community involvement. Applications for awards, scholarships and...

Students may be responsible for finding their own work integrated learning opportunities but will be supported in this process by their academic department. Academic divisions have different processes to support students with finding and securing WIL opportunities. The first place to start is by...

A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made. Such a person is considered to have maintained status (previously known as implied...

Yes, in most cases your spouse may be eligible to work in Canada while you study. For more information on how to apply for a work permit for your spouse, please visit the IRCC website. Note: IRCC has implemented temporary policies during the pandemic (Covid-19). Please ensure to check for latest...

Yes. As long as you have applied for your post-graduate work permit while your study permit was still valid and within 90 days of completing your program, you are eligible to work under “implied status.” You must have applied to be considered under implied status.

International Students applying for PGWP, must submit an OFFICIAL transcript from the college as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by the college is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the college's official e-transcript...

Your co-op work permit can only be used for work integral to your program that is required in order for you to graduate. However, as of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to: work up to 20 hours per week during...

As a facilitation measure, IRCC has stated that study permit holders may use the off-campus work authorization (printed on their study permit) for co-op if the work is less than 20 hours/week while waiting for their co-op application. If the co-op application is refused, they must stop working...

You require a co-op/intern work permit before starting any type of work integrated learning component, such as a placement that is part of your academic program. This permit is different from the post-graduation work permit (for working in Canada after you fully complete a program of study). For...

On September 18, 2024, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new requirements related to eligibility for a Post-graduation Work Permit. Applicants who apply for their study permit on or after November 1, 2024 must graduate from a program in specific fields of study that are...

Normally, all temporary residents in Canada are required to have valid study permit to pursue studies longer than 6 months in duration from within Canada. However, on June 27, 2023, the government of Canada announced a temporary measure allowing certain work permit holders to pursue studies without...

You can visit the closest Service Canada, in person, with your study permit, work permit (if applicable) and passport to apply for your SIN.

For information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. If you already have a Canadian study permit but need to extend your stay in Canada as a student, please visit the IRCC website for more information.

George Brown College staff are unable to assist students when applying for their initial study permits. For more information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. However, George Brown College does have Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) on...

You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs. You must have one of the following conditions or remarks printed on your study permit in order to apply for a SIN for off-campus work: May work 20 hrs per week...

You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada. For more information on when a foreign national needs a study permit, please refer to the IRCC...

International students are required to have a valid study permit for the entire duration of their program. If your study permit is expiring before the program completion date, you will be required to extend your study permit as early as possible. Students who are required to complete a Work...

Your children will have access to public school education. However, each school board has different policies on whether your children will be exempt from paying international student fees based on your student status in Canada and which academic program you are enrolled in. We recommend following up...

The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is a work permit that graduates may be eligible to apply for upon completion of their program. The permit is valid from 8 months to up to a maximum of three (3) years, depending on the length of the academic programThe permit allows students to work anywhere...

Students studying ESL are not eligible to work off campus with their study permit. To learn more about the eligibility requirements to work off campus, please refer to the IRCC webpage.

Yes, if you plan to apply for your post-graduate work permit. Students must always have a valid study permit at all times while studying. In addition, students applying for their post-graduate work permit, must have a valid study permit when applying for their work permit. There is a waiting period...

Current International students should reach out directly to the insurance provider (Morcare) at 1-888-472-8356 or 1-888-985-1552 with questions. For more information please visit their website: wespeakstudent.com Alternatively, you can also contact Student Association with any health insurance...

International Students If you are a registered, full-time international student with a study permit, you are able to work at any job on campus without having a work permit. However, you must have a valid study permit that lists a condition that says you're allowed to work on- or off-campus. To see...

Yes, the international student integration & support team runs multiple international-specific events for our 'CURRENT' international students to support their academic and non-academic journey at the college. For a list of student-events, please visit here: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current...

George Brown College has identified certain accommodation options for students who are planning to travel to Toronto to attend their academic program of studies. We ensure you have everything you need in order to focus on your education and succeed. That is why we offer our students multiple housing...

International Student Services is currently working remotely to maintain student services for international students. Students can request their enrolment letter online at applynow.georgebrown.ca/International/letterrequest. It is also recommended that all international students submit a copy of...

Upon request, insurance for new George Brown students shall commence 30 days before the effective date stated on the application on file with the Insurance Administrator, provided the premium has been paid if the Insured Person arrives before such effective date. Early arrival covers acute...

Student Homestay Services, George Brown's long-time partner in student accommodation, maintains a close network of caring families who make your transition to living and studying abroad a friendly and positive experience. You can also choose to stay in private accommodation. Our Student Life office...

Common questions that our International Student Advisors can assist with include: How do I extend my study permit?How and when do I apply for my post-graduation work permit?Can I work on/off campus in addition to working for my co-op?Can I work for more than my co-op duration using my co-op work...

If you haven't received your GBC Student ID number in the next two to three days after successfully submitting your application, please fill out the information below and email it to intladmissions@georgebrown.ca. Full Name (same as written on your application form)Country of CitizenshipDate of...

This would not be considered a scheduled break from the College’s perspective and, therefore, as per Canadian immigration regulations, you would not be eligible to work off campus during the break. It may also cause issues from a study permit perspective; under the “must actively pursue” clause all...

Since you have passed the deadline to withdraw, any grade that has been earned at this point will be reflected on the transcript.

If a student drops one or more courses but maintains full-time status, they do not receive a refund for the individual course(s) that they dropped or are exempted from. In addition, if you retake the dropped course in a future semester, even if you did not receive a refund for it, you may be...

Due to the high volume of refund requests, all cheques are mailed out to students directly. Please make sure that your address is updated in STU-VIEW to ensure that it is mailed to the correct address. You must notify the International Centre immediately of any changes to your mailing address.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE You are required to pay a minimum of one semester's fees to accept your offer and secure your place in your program. You can pay your tuition fees by semester or for the full year. There are no payment plans available for new students. Payment Methods Fees can be paid by:​​​ Flywire...