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Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) helps laid-off and under-employed individuals to get the training or education they need to upgrade their skills and re-enter the workforce. If you would like to apply as a Better Jobs Ontario student, visit our Better Jobs Ontario webpage for more...

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...

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...

For Returning Students Pay your entire fee by the deadline specified on STU-VIEW or on the College INVOICE you received by email. Returning international students are required to pay an initial minimum deposit once per academic year of $4,000. This deposit will be applied towards the student's...

International students are encouraged to upload a copy of their study permit as early as possible. In addition, the International Centre will only release enrolment letter to students (with no holds) who have uploaded a copy of their 'valid' study permit online. The study permit can be uploaded on...

Pre-admission/Placement Tests Pre-admission testing (Admission Assessment) is a test applicants or mature applicants may be required to take during the application process if they are missing the admission requirements for their program. The Admission Assessment could be in English, Math, and/or...

There are a limited number of lockers at the college and groups of lockers are assigned to each program. So, if you can't get a locker, it likely means that all of the lockers assigned to your program have already been rented. If this happens, you can email lockers@georgebrown.ca, notify a locker...

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

Student Locker Services does not permit the sharing of lockers. Only one student can be registered to a locker.

Once a lock has been cut, all contents will be put in storage for students to reclaim. Proof of ownership must be shown to retrieve belongings. Contents will be stored for ten business days, after which they will be donated or disposed of. Student Locker Services is neither responsible for any items...

If you want to change to a different full time program that is outside your current program area, you will have to apply for the new program at Ontario Colleges. If you are currently or were previously in a full-time program or have taken courses in Continuing Education, you may be able to use these...

The locker rental program provides student employment at our three campuses and covers locker upgrades and maintenance. 2024/2025 Locker Fees One semester: $25 Two consecutive semesters: $50 Three consecutive semesters: $75

Yes, a list is available in our Course-to-Course Equivalency Database. Select your country, province and institution from the drop down menu to see a list of equivalent courses. We currently have limited data available for international institutions. See I have International Education for more...

George Brown College has credit transfer agreements in selected programs with a number of leading universities in Canada, or other countries. Please visit the Transfer Guide webpage for more information. You may also view our Transfer Agreements and Opportunities page for additional transfer options...

Transfer Credits (Course Exemptions) New and current students can apply online to transfer credits from another post-secondary institution to George Brown College. If you are approved for transfer credit, you will then be exempted from completing the equivalent course(s) at George Brown. Be sure to...

We want to encourage early applications for Transfer Credit whenever possible, students will be able to apply and submit transfer credit applications at any point during the semester, for any course affiliated with their program. Our Transfer Credit process adheres to an open application model, it...

The course outline is what allows our faculty to determine if a course is equivalent. If you are not able to obtain the course outline, please notify us by emailing transfercredit@georgebrown.ca. Make sure you include your student ID number in the email. We will advise the faculty. In some cases, a...

Yes. In order to access your transcript, you need to create an application. If you had your official transcript sent to us electronically from an Ontario institution or if you have previously applied from an institution shown in the Course-to-Course Equivalencies Database, the transcript is already...

No, in order to submit a transfer credit application, we require your official transcripts and course outlines for any courses you wish to have reviewed. We will not accept incomplete applications. For further guidance or clarification, please email the Transfer Credit department at transfercredit...

No, if we have already received your official transcript, we will attach it to your application. If the transcript we have is incomplete, we will contact you for an up-dated official transcript. For further guidance or clarification, please email the Transfer Credit department at transfercredit...

To submit an official transcript for transferring your credit, you may: Request your transcript through ontariocolleges.ca.Request to have your transcript emailed directly from your issuing institution to transfercredit@georgebrown.ca. If you are submitting an evaluation report, email a PDF copy to...

You must be a George Brown student in order to receive an official assessment of your previous education and be granted transfer credits. Where possible, we pre-assess transcripts received during the admission process. If any transfer credits are identified, they will show on the Admissions...

The applications steps differ for students in a post-secondary program and students who are taking continuing education courses. If you are in a Post Secondary, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Apprentice Program, complete the steps below to apply: 1. Log into STU-VIEW 2. Navigate to Card -...

Transfer Credit is the practice of granting a credit, or a block of credits, to students for courses they have taken at another accredited post- secondary institution. George Brown students who are transferring from one program to another program within George Brown, may also be considered for...

To be assessed and receive transfer credits, you must be a George Brown student. Post-Secondary Students If you have accepted your offer of admission, you will be able to begin applying for transfer credits, please check the important dates calendar for specific dates where you may begin to submit...

To apply for transfer credit, you will need: 1. Official Transcript — We require this to be sent electronically to transfercredit@georgebrown.ca from your previous institution and/or a secure third-party credential sending platform (i.e. Mycreds or Parchment). We cannot accept transcripts from your...

The earlier an application is submitted the sooner we anticipate a decision being reflected by a faculty evaluator. If the application is submitted well before the stated deadline, we aim to have a decision reached within 4 weeks although a final decision may take longer in some cases. If you are...

If the transfer credit is for an elective, you can either drop the elective you are registered in or use the transfer credit for another term. However, it is up to you to drop the course if you do not want to attend the elective you are registered in. Adding and Dropping Courses If you wish to...

If you’ve applied early and received an approval email before Day 1 of the term you will be automatically dropped from the course IF you are registered in it. If the Transfer Credit is approved after Day 1 but before Day 5 or Day 10 of the term, you will receive a notification email that you should...

You can view the status of your application in STU-VIEW. Click on Registration Services, then Registration. Select either "Submit or Modify an Application for Transfer Credit (Exemption)" or "Review Transfer Credit Application". Each has a table of your transfer credit applications. Check the status...

The decision on all transfer credit applications is final. However, if you wish a review of the decision of your application, please contact the Student Support Representative in your academic division for assistance. Please include your Student ID number in any emails you send.

Advanced standing is generally granted for all courses in a semester using a block of courses from another institution. In most cases your required courses are waived by your academic division. The courses from your previous institution that were used for advanced standing cannot be used for any...

There are a number of factors that can limit the number of transfer credits you can receive. Institutional Residency The minimum number of courses you must complete in your declared program of study at George Brown College in order to be eligible to graduate. Full-time Programs: Twenty-five percent...

George Brown College has transfer and articulation agreements with a variety of post-secondary institutions both in Canada and internationally. For pathways or opportunities between George Brown College and other post-secondary institutions in Ontario, check out the ON Transfer website, managed by...

The Transfer Credit Master Guide - Page 5 is designed to assist you in determining which of your course you can select for transfer credits. After reviewing the guide, submit your application for transfer credits through STU-VIEW . We will evaluate your course outline and official transcript.

Yes, in most cases you need to have taken the course at your previous institution within the last 5 years in order to qualify for a transfer credit. If you took a course ten years ago, the content may be out-of-date now and not applicable to the current curriculum. There are some exceptions where...

For assistance in determining which of your previous courses meet the general education/liberal studies elective requirements, please see section within the Transfer Credit Master Guide. See Course-to-Course Equivalency Database for courses that will grant a generic general elective or liberal...

Yes, we do accept applications for transfer credit for international educational institutions. See I have International Education for more information.

These are called internal transfer credits. Many are transferred automatically, such as college English and general education and liberal studies electives. Course to Course: If you were previously in a full-time program or have taken courses in Continuing education, you may be able to use these...

Group Study Rooms are available to all currently registered George Brown College students. To ensure fair access, please observe the following guidelines: Maximum of 6 persons to a group study room.Group Study Rooms must be booked in advance through the LLC Access page.Room bookings are available on...

Students on average can have two exemptions in any one term before dropping to part-time status, thereby affecting tuition fees, and OSAP eligibility. Normally a full-time student is defined as a student who is taking 66% or 2/3 of the courses required in a given semester. You may have to return an...

For policy and procedures information email transfercredit@georgebrown.ca or call our Contact Centre at 416-415-2000. If you are having problems with the application in STU-VIEW, please include a screen shot of the error message you are receiving. For course equivalency information or for specific...

Credit Transfer Agreements (Block Transfers) George Brown College also has a number of credit transfer (or block transfer) agreements with other colleges and universities. These agreements allow students to transfer a group of courses completed elsewhere into selected programs at George Brown...

Please note that to be able to transfer credits, you must first apply to a program and if accepted, the academic office of your department will determine what credits can be transferred. You will need to provide a copy of your transcript and course outline for each credit. Please see the video for...

To be eligible to register for an apprenticeship in-school training program at George Brown College, you must be registered with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as an apprentice and have an Offer of Training from the Ministry. If you meet these requirements, see...

The registration deadlines for each term are listed on the Important Dates site. Please refer to this page to view your deadline to add courses, drop courses, withdraw from your program and receive a partial refund.

STU-VIEW STU-VIEW is the name of George Brown College’s self-service hub. Applicants can track their application and status, book their admissions assessment/test(s), and update their personal information. Students can pay their tuition fees, register for their program/courses, view their timetable...

Before you register for courses, please review the Prepare for Registration section in STU-VIEW to confirm if you are eligible to register. On this page, you will see your registration status and if you have any holds on you our account which prevents registration. If you need support with your...

Yes, most students must register for their courses on STU-VIEW each term. Your program's registration window will be posted on STU-VIEW before the start of each registration period. Fall Term: Online registration begins in July Winter Term: Online registration begins in November Spring Term: Online...

Yes, you'll be able to register, but only in the foundational-level courses for English and Math. Students who have not completed their placement assessment will have an NT hold - No Placement Assessment Score placed on their account until their assessment result is entered. If you choose not to...