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Scholarship Opportunities for International Students Unfortunately International students do not qualify for financial aid. However, there are some scholarship opportunities for students entering their 2nd semester or 2nd year. Please visit the international education section of the George Brown...

Follow these steps if you want to invite a family member from overseas to convocation: · Write a Letter of Invitation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a guide for you to follow. This is only a guide, you must write the invitation yourself and your letter must be written in...

Requesting a proof of enrolment letter is simple: Complete your request online at Letter Request for International Students. Login using your student ID number and GBC password.Your proof of enrolment letter will be emailed to you within two to five business days of the International Centre...

A proof of graduation letter can be requested by visiting the Letter Request for International Students webpage. Login using your GBC student ID and password.

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...

In certain very specific circumstances (e.g., diplomatic status, dependent of a parent or spouse or common-law partner with specific status in Canada, or submission of Permanent Residency documents, etc.), students can request a change from international student fee status to domestic. For fee...

You are required to submit your IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or PTE results at the time you submit your application.

You will need to log back into the Online Application System using the same email and password that you used with your original application. If you forgot your password, you can reset it by clicking “forgot password.” Do not create a new account, as it will not link to your original application...

Apply Online Applying to George Brown College as an international student is easy. Once you’ve decided what program you would like to apply for, simply complete and submit your application online YouTube attaching scanned copies of necessary supporting documents. You can find more information about...

Applicants from eligible countries who do not meet George Brown’s English language requirements may be offered conditional admission to a post-secondary program through George Brown’s EAP (English for Academic Purposes) program. Please see our EAP Admissions page for further details regarding...

If a program is listed as “not available,” it means that this program is not offered during that semester. If it is listed as “closed”, it means that the program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for that semester. International Students: To apply to a different program...

Find our current private language school affiliates .

Find information about English proficiency requirements for international students on our website.

We accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Reopening your application will result in your current place being lost and your application moving to the back of the processing line. If you want to upload documents to your application, simply click Step 5: Upload Your Documents...

Student Health Benefits We know that good health is a foundation of your general well-being. But we also know that health care can cost a lot of money. With these two truths in mind, the Student Association seeks each year to provide George Brown College students with affordable, high quality health...

The money you receive as a part of your award or bursary is first used to pay to the college any outstanding amount owing in your account. Once that is processed, the remaining money from the awards or bursary is sent to you as a refund. For more information on getting the refund, please see How do...

These instructions are for how to book and pay for the Admission Assessment in English, Math, and/or Science for mature applicants as part of the application process, before receiving an offer of admission. A mature applicant is a person who is 19 years of age or older on the start date of the...

Protected Persons and Convention Refugees can apply on Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) and are eligible for domestic fees. However, as per Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy, they are required to obtain a study permit for engaging in education or training that is...

Applicants who are Refugee Claimants are considered international applicants and must apply through the Online Application For International Student Portal. As per Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy, they are required to obtain a study permit for engaging in education or...

Electronic credentials will be made available typically 1 month after the end of the term. The e-credential is free to view, download, and share. You are not required to order or pay for a copy of your credential. We are mailing hardcopy credentials at the end of each term. Credentials will be...

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...

If you have not yet received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA), you will not be able to access STU-VIEW. If you have received your LoA and cannot access STU-VIEW please visit the Resetting your Password webpage for additional assistance with logging in.

We are pleased to report that the College Employer Council and OPSEU, the union representing full-time and partial-load academic employees at Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges, have mutually agreed to enter into binding arbitration. This means that full-time and partial-load academic employees...

If you did not receive your invoice by email, you may view your fees online by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, clicking on the Financial Services tab, and then selecting View Fees. Alternately, you can submit your inquiry on the following link. Important: If you did not receive an invoice by...

Visit the Campus Tours webpage to register for an online campus tour via zoom or for an in-person campus tour (registration is required). You can also view our virtual campus tour. If you have program specific questions, we recommend attending an Information Session .

Cafeteria locations Each campus has restaurants and cafeterias centrally located and easy to find. Visit the virtual tour links for St. James Campus, Casa Loma Campus and Waterfront Campus to view the cafeterias. George Brown College is right in the heart of Toronto and you will find many local...

Rent can vary depending on the quality, privacy, and location of the residence. The City of Toronto website lists the average market rents and utility allowances. The official college residence is The George which houses over 500 students. Units include kitchenette, wi-fi, cable television, flat...

Tuition Fees Payment Status You can confirm whether your payment has been received by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, navigating to the Financial Services card, and then selecting the Account Balance in PayMyTuition option to see a summary of your account, including payments. Payments made...

Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check online for fees related to your program. Bear in mind that International Students will pay different fees than the regular tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost of the...

First, check the transfer credit requirements with the institution you plan to attend. Often, you will need to share your official transcript. Please refer to Transcripts & Credentials for instructions to get your transcript. You will also likely need to share the course outline you received at the...

Official transcript orders must be requested through GBC’s Academic Record Request Form. The Academic Records team will review and process your request within 3-4 business days. Your official transcript— which includes all of your courses and programs completed at GBC — will be issued electronically...

We will only provide one (1) replacement copy of your certificate, diploma, or degree, for a fee of $50 CAD + tax. Please fill the Academic Records Request Form to request it. The Records department will contact you via the email address on file regarding payment. Copies will only be mailed once...

Applying to George Brown College You can apply for a full-time program to attend George Brown College through the Ontario Colleges website. You may select up to five (5) programs on your application, and up to three (3) at George Brown College. There is a $125 application fee. If you are an...

The MyGBC Student Portal is your virtual GBC home base. Besides having all of your quick links and tools in one spot, it's also your best source of student news, events and opportunities. Make sure to bookmark it and check it regularly! Use your GBC username (studentIDnumber@georgebrown.ca) and...

Your instructor's details are available on STU-VIEW in your timetable. Go to Course Registration & Timetable card> View Detailed Course Schedule and Timetable and click on the course you need the information for. This will open a Class Details window with all the the information about your course...

An e-text is a document that is read in digital form with enhanced functionality (bookmarking, notes, homework modules etc) that in most cases can be downloaded for offline use or used on multiple platforms (phone, tablet etc). They are files ending in .epub and pdf. Many of your course textbooks...

Yes, you can verify and update your personal information on STU-VIEW. To view or update your information: 1. Log into STU-VIEW 2. Search for the Student Records card and select Personal Information link. 3. Select the Edit or Add New link next to the personal information section you want to update...

It can take up to 48 hours for your assessment results to be updated on STU-VIEW. Please continue to check back regular and if after 48 hours, you still see the message about having to test, please contact the Assessment Advisor at gbctest@georgebrown.ca.

Please contact your academic department. If you do not have contact information, please use the link below to look up the information for your Academic department: Academic Department Contact information

Alumni and students who no longer have access to their STU-VIEW account can request a copy of their T2202A tax receipts by emailing T2202tax@georgebrown.ca Please Note: A $20 administration fee for each year prior to 2019 is applicable for all tax receipts requested.

All lockers are equipped with a high-quality combination lock. Students are required to use the combination lock that was issued with the locker. Students are not permitted to use their own lock. Any lockers using their own lock are subject to lock removal. Upon successfully reserving a locker...

Lockers Online registration will open five business days prior to the start of the semester, unless otherwise specified for an academic program. Access to the online registration system will close two months after the start of the semester. The Student Locker Services program provides George Brown...

To access the Brightspace system, go to the Brightspace login page and enter your user ID and password. For your user ID, add “@georgebrown.ca” to your student ID. For example, a student with the ID number 123456789 would use 123456789@georgebrown.caYour password is the same as your STU-VIEW...

If you are being sponsored it means that someone else is responsible for paying your tuition fees. The College will require an official (original) sponsorship letter with total amount covered and invoice instructions from your sponsor authorizing the college to bill them for your tuition fees. The...

Our IT service for students is called GBC Assist and can help you with everything from how to set up your George Brown email on your phone to resetting your college password and using College WiFi. If you’d prefer to ask questions in person, please visit the Help Desk at your Library (LLC) on campus...

Credit and Program Transfers There are several types of credit/program transfers available to registered students. Please select the link below that pertains to your situation. Transferring credits from another college or university Transferring to a program within your current GBC program area (e.g...

If you are looking to enter the first semester Semester of a different program than the one you are recurrently attending at George Brown College, you must follow the same application procedures as you would applying to any post-secondary program for the first time. You will need to apply to the...

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) encompasses apprenticeship, field education, co-op, internship, clinical placement, applied research, and service learning such as serving members of the public at our WAVE clinics or Chefs' House. Experiential Learning is an umbrella term that incorporates WIL but is...

Before deciding to withdraw from a program, it is best to consult with your program coordinator. There may be other options available to you, such as reducing your course load, transferring to another program, peer tutoring, financial assistance, accessible learning services, etc. Contact your...

Yes, if you are currently covered through another plan, you may apply to opt out from the Student Health and Dental Plan and would be eligible for a refund. To opt out, please visit the Student Association - Health Benefits Program webpage and apply to opt out prior to the posted deadlines on the...