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George Brown College's reputation with employers If you’re looking for the best way to make your career goals happen, George Brown College is the place to be. George Brown is closely connected with industry and community employers, which gives our students great opportunities to network and gain...

Late Fee Penalty The late payment fee for Post-Secondary full-time student is $150. This fee is non-appealable. Students also run the risk of not being guaranteed a seat in their program if fees are not paid by the due date outlined on the invoice. For more information see Tuition Fees and Costs.

The Tutoring and Learning Centre is an academic service supporting students in developing core academic English, math, accounting, and study skills. The TLC is a great place for students who would like to improve English, math, accounting, and/or study skills to be more successful in their courses...

The Student Association is your official student union; focused on representation, advocacy, and programming on students’ experience, rights, and issues. Committed to supporting each other in the struggle for student rights, the pursuit of quality education and the provision of services in a safe...

SafeWalk provides walk accompaniment to George Brown College students, staff, and guests. We walk on-campus and off-campus to local parking lots, TTC stops or other building on campus. SafeWalk is a joint initiative between the Student Association and George Brown College. SafeWalk staff are...

George Brown Athletics have had a proud athletic tradition since it was created in 1967. The Huskies have built a community within the school and helped many students go above and beyond their goals. George Brown Athletics was named after the first Athletic Director's pet dog, which was a Husky. The...

In addition to claiming tuition and ancillary fees, you are also eligible to claim $400 for each month of full-time study or $120 for each month of part-time study. A full-time month equals at least 12 contact hours per week times three (3) consecutive weeks. A part-time month equals at least 3...

We are here to answer questions related to diversity, equity and human rights at the College and to assist you in matters related to ensuring a welcoming and respectful learning and work environment for all George Brown College students and staff. The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights...

Students in degree programs take a combination of lower-level and upper-level electives. Lower-level electives introduce students to the key concepts in subjects such as psychology, sociology, art history, and environmental science, and upper-level electives explore key issues in these subject areas...

We ask students to bring all necessary materials and do not assume that their tutor will be familiar with their assignment or their course. For assignments, this means bringing in your assignment description and assignment rubric, as well as any rough draft or current work on that assignment. Other...

Your Accessibility Consultant will communicate your Student Accommodation Plan to your professors for you as required. The earlier that your professors know about your accommodations, the better so that they can work with you to meet your needs in the classroom, or on tests and exams or field...

The college code for Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) is GBTC. The college code for OSAP and Financial Assistance is EVAU.

Apply as soon as possible, at https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program. You cannot receive funding if you apply less than 60 days before the last day of your current full-time study period (of the current academic year) If you have any questions, please contact the...

You can find Ontariocolleges.ca contact information at the following link: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/contact-us Telephone Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-892-2228 Tel: 519-763-4725 Email Ask-Us@ontariocolleges.ca Visitor & Mailing Address ontariocolleges.ca 60 Corporate Court Guelph, Ontario, Canada...

When all available spaces in a program are filled (based on competition) qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list. If spaces become available, the most qualified applicants on the waiting list are notified by an email and are given a specific time to reply. The deadline to respond changes...

Students applying for advanced standing are seeking admission to a semester higher than semester one for a particular program of study. Upon admission, a student who has been granted advanced standing is given credit for previously-completed courses in a related area of study, which enables direct...

You can contact the Financial Assistance Office to inquire about the possibility of an appeal of your OSAP assessment. One of the consultants will see if there is anything that can be done to help.

Certain programs at George Brown may have additional requirements, over and above the academic courses or credentials required. This might include: In-person InterviewOnline recorded interviewInformation sessionAdditional testingAuditionPortfolioDemoQuestionnaireReview by Departmental CommitteePrior...

Fees that are not eligible include: Student Association fees, health and dental insurance, transportation and parking, meals and lodging, goods of lasting value that you will keep, such as a dental kits, uniforms, tools and costs of books. Facilities fees, supply fees and laboratory fees are not...

Services can be requested for both class-related activities as well as George Brown events and college activities, such as: Appointments with financial aid, registrar, etc. Tutoring sessions Career workshops Student association events Varsity events Academic requests and class schedules are...

You will take the Placement Assessment after you have accepted your offer into your program. It is best that you complete the assessment before you register for your courses, since this assessment will determine the English and/or Math courses you will be taking in first semester. You are strongly...

You should apply for OSAP as soon as the application becomes available on the OSAP website. Typically, the new OSAP application is available on the OSAP website by mid-May each year for the upcoming Fall semester. There is no cost for applying for OSAP and you can apply before accepting a program...

Types of Scholarships George Brown College is proud to help students achieve their academic goals. We recognize that financial need can sometimes be a burden and offer a number of awards and scholarships, as well as bursaries. In addition, the college offers scholarships for international students...

Exams Exams, tests, and quizzes are written throughout the semester and the number you need to write depends on the nature of the course and how you are to be evaluated in the course. Final exams are usually written during the last couple of weeks of scheduled classes but be sure to check with your...

Convocation / Graduation A graduate's official graduation date is the end date of the last semester for their program. The graduation date appears on official transcripts and the actual awarded degree, diploma, or certificate. Convocation is the formal ceremony celebrating graduation. It is an...

Academic Year Acceptance Our first round of formal acceptance emails will be mailed out in April. If we reach full capacity, you will receive a waitlist notification. We will be communicating to new applicants every 10 business days with the status of your applications/acceptance.

Inception of George Brown College George Brown College was formed in 1967 to serve the central core of the present City of Toronto area, continuing and quickly adding to the programs of two existing Provincial Trades Institutes originally founded in the 1950s and 60s. For more on the history of...

Repayments of your government student loans begin six months from the end of your full-time studies. If you complete your program earlier, your repayments will begin six months from that date. Prior to the end of the six months, you will receive your repayment information just via mail. It is your...

Domestic Students: Paying Fees and Registering If you're a full-time post-secondary student, your registration letter and fees estimate will be available through STU-VIEW prior to the start of your program. Note: part-time students will not receive a fees estimate, payment will be requested upon...

Course Outlines You can visit the Course Outlines page and search for past course outlines by course code or by course name. For current course outlines, please see your instructor directly who should provide you with an outline when your course begins.

For off campus housing information, please visit the Places 4 Students website This registry contains listings of private accommodations within the Greater Toronto Area. You can also contact Housing Info at George Brown College by emailing housing@georgebrown.ca or visit the Housing Information...

George Brown College offers Collaborative programs in Partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University in Nursing and Early Childhood Education. This partnership allows students to study at both institutions. Students who pursue the Early Childhood Education collaborative program earn credentials...

George Brown College is a leading provider of English as a additional language education with over 50 years of experience. You can explore our options in both part-time ESL and the full-time program English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Please visit the Assessment Centre website for up-to-date information on assessment and placement testing.

Please allow 3-6 weeks from submission of your supporting documents to be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office. Once reviewed, the status will update on your OSAP account on whether the documents were approved or denied. If there’s any issues you will be notified through your OSAP Message Centre.

Tuition Tax Receipts (T2202A) You can get a copy of your Tuition Tax Receipt through your STU-VIEW account. The receipt is available online in February of each year for the previous tax year. For more information, please visit the Tuition Tax Receipt webpage.

For more information about placement testing, you may: Visit the Assessment Centre websiteE-mail your questions to gbctest@georgebrown.ca Please note that although we strive to return phone calls and emails promptly, our response may take up to 3 business days due to a high volume of inquiries.

For more information, please see the Tuition Policy FAQs for full-time post-secondary students.

Find a private space where you feel comfortable for your online appointment with your counsellor. Having a session while you are in a moving vehicle or walking/sitting in public is not appropriate. Please note that for security reasons, you will be asked to provide the address of your location at...

It’s a good idea to attend your classes before buying any textbooks to make sure you buy the right one. On the first day of your class, you will get a course outline listing the course materials or textbooks you will need for your course. However, for some full-time programs, you may also get a book...

Each program within the college has specific lockers assigned to it so that students can have lockers on the right campus and near their classes. The locker system is connected to the college database, so it automatically shows you a list of lockers available to you, once you've logged into STU-VIEW...

Beginning life as a college student can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn about the campus and student services, let alone getting your head around your studies. Often the biggest question is, “Where do I start?” Access our Student Guide to assist you with getting started, getting involved...

Students enrolled in the programs offered by the School of Early Childhood will need a Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown College Photo ID/OneCard that specifically identifies you as a George Brown College student on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. Please note: Students will...

If you are a Full-time, Post-secondary or Apprenticeship student registered in the final semester of your program, and meet the requirements to graduate, you will be graduated automatically by the college and you do not need to complete an application to graduate. Your information will be processed...

Overloading (going above 100% course load in a single term) can happen if a student does not follow the course progression as outlined (e.g. student takes fewer courses in one semester and has to take more in another), causing additional fees to apply. If you are required to take foundation-level...

The total amount of tuition fees paid may not necessarily correspond to your T2202 because not all of your tuition fees are tax deductible. Also, the T2202 is based on the tax year (January - December) not the school year (September - April).

For full time students who have: taken a break from studieshave a special timetableare on a reduced course load as per Accessible Learning Servicesare planning on attending an optional term an invoice may not be generated in the above cases. Students should contact their academic department for...

Your non-refundable deposit confirms your intent to register and secures a space in a given semester(s) for the academic year.

Please select one of the following scenarios that is applicable to you: Full-time studies Continuing Education Studies

There are many different strategies with finding a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity: placement, practicum, internship, co-op, etc. Before reaching out to Career Services for support, reach out to your WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) professors and academic WIL teams to see what support they...