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What is a course conflict in my timetable?
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Course Conflicts A course conflict means two or more courses are taking place on the same day and time on your schedule. If you have a conflict, please contact your Academic Department to check for the possibility of getting into a different section or course. Some course conflicts may also be valid...
How do I get confirmation of enrollment for OSAP?
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For OSAP purposes, the Confirmation of Enrolment will be processed by the Financial Assistance Office electronically as long as your OSAP application is in good standing, and you are enrolled in full-time studies. You do not need to request a Confirmation of Enrollment Letter. Should there be any...
How do I apply?
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Domestic Applicants Applying to George Brown College: You can apply online for a full-time program to attend George Brown College directly through the ontariocolleges.ca website. Apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca, the application processing service is owned and operated by Ontario’s publicly-funded...
How do I receive my refund?
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Please email your request for a refund to StudentRefund@georgebrown.ca The College will process your refund back to the original method of payment received or by Email Money Transfer if the original payment method isn't possible. Instructions via Pay My Tuition will be sent to your George Brown...
Why do I need placement testing for English and/or math courses?
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To help you succeed, we require that you take your English and/or math assessment(s) in order to be placed in appropriate courses. It is important that you put your best effort into completing your assessment as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results...
When do I get my timetable?
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Once you have registered, your timetable will be immediately available online. To view your timetable: 1. Log into your STU-VIEW account 2. Select Fall 2024 - Course Registration card. (If you don’t see this card, you can click on the Discover More icon at the bottom of the screen and select the...
Have you processed my application fee yet?
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Your full-time application fee is paid to ontariocolleges.ca. Ontariocolleges.ca will not forward your application to George Brown College until the fee is paid. For the 2023-24 application cycles, the fee is $125. When you apply online, ontariocolleges.ca will automatically issue your application...
What is OCAS?
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OCAS (Ontario College Application Service) is the application processing service owned and operated by Ontario's publicly-funded colleges. There is a $125 charge for applying to George Brown or any other college in Ontario. Application fees are not refunded for duplicate applications. Application...
Does George Brown College have a late admit application process?
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Yes. Just prior to the start of each semester, the college offers a Late Admit process where we continue processing applications for open programs that have space available. You can view available (open) programs at Program Availability for Domestic Students. Applicants must apply to their program...
How can I get technical support for STU-VIEW, email, Microsoft 365, Brightspace, and more?
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Login issues If your login credentials are not working for Brightspace (or other college services like STU-VIEW), you can reset your password. Use the Forgot Password reset link. At this link, you must use the personal email address that you have on file with George Brown College. If you still need...
What happens if there's already a lock on my new locker?
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Students who take possession of a locker without first renting it through Student Locker Services will be subject to their lock being cut and items being removed without notice. Students who are no longer enrolled in a full-time program are no longer entitled to the use of the rented locker unless...
Can I retake a course?
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Yes, if you wish to re-take a course that you have already completed and passed, you should speak with your academic division. With approval, you may be able to repeat the course. If you have failed a course, you may retake it up to a maximum of two times. Please see the Failed and Repeated Courses...
Can I have both a Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown OneCard and a George Brown Student ID card?
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It is not necessary to get both cards. The Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown Student OneCard is the Official George Brown Student ID Card and it will provide you to access both Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown College services. If you wish to get a separate George Brown...
What is the Office of the Registrar?
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The Office of the Registrar The Office of the Registrar provides academic and student support services from the moment of application through to convocation. It encompasses several departments: Academic Records, Domestic and International Admissions, Database and Scheduling, Enrolment Reporting...
How do I transfer to a program within the current program area?
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Transferring to Programs Within Your Current Program Area In order to apply to transfer into a different program within your program area, you should first visit your Academic Office. Consideration for transferring programs will place particular attention on; The reasons given by the student for...
How do I apply to a program as a Better Jobs Ontario student?
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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...
Do I have to take a pre-admission/placement test?
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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...
Why can't I get a locker in STU-VIEW?
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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...
Can I share a locker with a friend?
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Student Locker Services does not permit the sharing of lockers. Only one student can be registered to a locker.
What happens to the items you empty from a locker?
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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...
Transferring to a program outside your current program area
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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...
How much is a locker and why do I have to pay for it?
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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
Do you have a list of eligible transfer credit courses?
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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...
Do you have transfer credit agreements?
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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...
How do I transfer credits from another college or university?
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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...
My semester is approaching, when do I apply for transfer credit?
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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...
What if I can't obtain my previous course outline for transfer credit application?
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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...
I don't remember the details of my previous courses can I see a copy of my transcript before applying for transfer credit?
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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...
I don't have my transcript yet, can I still apply for transfer credit?
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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...
I have already sent my transcript for transfer credit, do I need to submit another one?
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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...
I am a current student and applying for transfer credits. Where do I send my transcripts?
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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...
How can I receive transfer credits?
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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...
How to apply for transfer credit as a student in a post-secondary program?
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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 -...
What are transfer credits?
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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...
When to apply for transfer credit?
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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...
How long does it take to get a transfer credit decision?
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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...
I was approved for a transfer credit but the course is still on my Timetable/Brightspace?
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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...
I was approved for a transfer credit, what do I do now?
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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...
What is the status of my transfer credit application?
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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...
Who can I talk to about the decision of my transfer credit application?
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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.
Do I need to apply for transfer credits if I have been granted advanced standing?
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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...
How many transfer credits/exemptions can I get?
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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...
Transferring credits from GBC to another post-secondary institution
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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...
If my course is not on the list, how do I know if it's transferrable?
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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.
Is there a time limit to transfer a course?
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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...
How do I know which of my previous courses can be used for General Elective/Liberal Studies?
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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...
I have international education, can I transfer my courses?
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Yes, we do accept applications for transfer credit for international educational institutions. See I have International Education for more information.
How do I transfer courses between George Brown programs?
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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...
How do I book a study room?
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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...
Do transfer credits/exemptions affect my fees or OSAP?
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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...