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Accessible Learning Services provides academic supports and services for all George Brown students with physical, sensory, learning, medical or mental health disabilities. If you are a student with a disability, your first step is to register with Accessible Learning Services and be ready to provide...

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...

No, you will continue to use your existing photo ID card. Once you get your card, you don't need to renew it. As long as you have an active student registration with TMU, your Student OneCard will remain active for accessing university services.

Applying for Academic Year (September – April) You can apply to the residence by filling out the online application available at www.georgebrown.ca/residence or visiting our My Housing Portal. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. When you apply for residence, you are...

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.

The counsellor you meet at your initial appointment may not necessarily be the counsellor that you will meet with for future appointments. At your initial appointment, the counsellor will listen to your concerns and work with you to identify your needs and help you determine the next steps to...

Fall 2023 Semester Delivery Please visit the Program Delivery for Fall 2023 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...

To book an appointment with Counselling Services you have several options: 1. Sign in to our counselling student portal using your GBC username and password to book a virtual or an in-person counselling appointment; 2. Contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk@georgebrown.ca or 416-415-5000 ext. 2107 and...

Many exciting social and educational events happen throughout the year at George Brown. You can get a feel for what it’s like to go to George Brown and learn about the services and resources available to students through our Current Students page and our Social Media Hub. Below are some places where...

General Services Offered By George Brown College George Brown students learn by doing – and that means offering the public high quality services and products. Supervised and directed by professors, our students are often just weeks away from becoming working professionals. So by enjoying the...

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.

Student Enrollment Based on 2021-2022 data, there were 26,944 full-time students, 3,106 part-time students, and over 52,851 Continuing Education student registrations. You can view our 2020-2021 Impact Report for more information on the college's connections to industry partners and how the college...

If you are a full time student and trying to register in STU-VIEW for your upcoming semester, you might find that all timetable blocks are full. In this situation, look for the message on your registration page in STU-VIEW that says “If all courses are full and you are not able to proceed, please...

Campus Security There are security desks set up at all of our George Brown College campuses. At Casa Loma, 146 Kendal Avenue, the security desk is located just inside the front doors. At St. James, 200 King Street East, the security desk is located to the right of the front doors to the main lobby...

The GPA is calculated by dividing the quality points by the GPA hours: Each letter grade has a grade point value.This is multiplied by the credits to obtain the quality points.The credits are added up to obtain the GPA hours. For Grade Point Values, see Grading Scheme To calculate the term or...

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...

Plan to spend between 2 to 4 hours completing your placement assessment(s). Some assessments are timed and some are untimed. Do not rush in completing your assessments as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results. For more information, please email the...

Financial Assistance & OSAP In order for a student to receive their OSAP funding, the student must upload all required documentation to their OSAP account, and the documents must be reviewed and approved by the Financial Aid Office. Students must ensure they are registered for their classes and have...

Public Transportation to George Brown George Brown College is easily accessible by public transit. Our campus locations webpage will provide you with the information you need to get to George Brown.

Students must use the Tuition and Education Credit Certificate (T2202) on their own tax return until both the Federal and Provincial Tax payable is reduced to zero, after which the student may then transfer the balance of the credit to another eligible party using the reverse side of the T2202 form...

When you fill out an OSAP application you are applying for assistance funded by the provincial government (Ontario Student Loans and Grants Grants) and/or the federal government (Canada Student Loans and Grants). You may also check with the Financial Assistance office to investigate other sources of...

Seniors (at least 65 years old by the start date of a course) might be entitled to a 20% discount on the tuition of any Continuing Education course. For more details and steps to register, please visit the Continuing Education information for seniors. There is an active Seniors' Association at the...

Do you need help with building or reviewing your resume? We have several tools and resources to help you out. Self-Guided Resources – myCareer: Log into our myCareer portal for access to an interactive resume and cover letter builder, for those just starting out with building a resumeYou can also...

Receipt of Scholarships Different scholarships, awards and bursaries have different timelines. Generally, decisions on awards are given by the end of the semester. In terms of notification, students should view their application status online through STU-VIEW. Please visit the Awards and...

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...

Ontario Colleges Application Cycle for the Fall 2023 Intake For 2023-2024, the earliest date that Ontario Colleges can release offers of admission to qualified applicants will be November 1, 2022. Most programs at George Brown will be eligible for this early offer, depending on your date of...

Due to professional restrictions, GBC Counselling Services can only offer mental health counselling to students who are located in the province of Ontario at the time of their appointment. However, there are other free, professional mental health counselling resources offered to students outside of...

Please contact any of the resources below 24/7 if you need immediate support. If your issue is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your hospital emergency department. Talk to someone 24/7 Good 2 Talk: A professional counseling and information and referral telephone service is reachable by calling...

If you are unable to join or connect to your program orientation, check your internet connection. If that appears to be working, try using a different browser. When using these platforms for the first time, you may need to adjust your settings to allow your camera and microphone to be used. For...

Once you have completed all of a program's requirements, you must request a certificate/certificate of completion in writing. For more details and steps to follow, please visit Continuing Education credential requests.

Assessments will be conducted at the Assessment Centre at the St. James Campus. For more information about assessments and locations, please visit the Assessment Centre website.

In addition to one-on-one appointments for English, study skills, and math, students can, upon request, book a group appointment with a tutor. These group appointments can be booked by contacting the TLC by phone, email, or in person. Group conversation circles for ESL students to practice their...

If your campus supports certain courses through Peer Learning Groups, there may be additional support available. Check with the Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC) at your campus for more information or contact your academic department.

Yes. You will need to upload your photo online through the TMU photo submission website, as soon as you complete your registration. Once you have received confirmation that your OneCard application has been approved, you may pick up your OneCard from the OneCard Office during regular business hours.

To apply to George Brown College, you can access the Ontario Colleges website and fill out an online application. Once you have submitted your application and fee to Ontario Colleges you will need to submit your documents to Ontario Colleges to be verified and forwarded to George Brown College...

Tutoring and Learning Centre Study skills appointments vary at every campus but are for students that would like to work on academic skills such as: reading comprehensionnote-takingstudying for tests (multiple-choice, memorization of material, application of knowledge questions)time management...

George Brown College grants Province of Ontario authorized certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and graduate certificates in accordance with the Ontario Qualifications Framework developed by the Ontario Government. Under the authority of the Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act...

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.

Online Courses / Distance Education At George Brown we strive to offer students a range of delivery options for taking programs and courses. One option, Distance Education, refers to teaching and learning that takes place without the traditional campus classroom or on-site teacher. Continuing...

Registering for Convocation For Convocation 2023, eligible graduates will be sent an email to RSVP for convocation. All students who wish to attend the Convocation Ceremony must RSVP. The RSVP will open on March 27 and close on May 29. Tickets will be released to confirmed graduates on May 30. To...

If your appointment is after business hours, you can email onlinetutoring@georgebrown.ca If your appointment is during business hours, you can contact us: by email: onlinetutoring@georgebrown.caby phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4053

Refund Status Refunds that are processed will show as ETRF on your account description in your STU-VIEW account. Domestic Students: Refunds are currently being sent via e-transfer email. Students will receive an email to their GBC email address and a code to access their funds. If you have...

Better Jobs Ontario Student: Work Experience Credits Better Jobs Ontario students may qualify for Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR). This should be discussed with the College Advisor. To discuss PLAR options, contact the PLAR Office at plar@georgebrown.ca

Better Jobs Ontario program is an Ontario government cost-sharing grant that helps laid-off and under-employed individuals retrain for jobs in growing fields. Qualified applicants can receive financial help with tuition, books and supplies, transportation and living expenses associated with their...

Ontario Colleges begins accepting applications in October for the upcoming academic cycle (e.g. opens in October 2022 for programs beginning in Fall 2023, Winter 2024 and Spring 2024). You may apply at any time. However, the equal consideration date is February 1st of the academic year you are...

There are a wide variety of programs available to Better Jobs Ontario Students ranging from business to creative arts, hospitality to technology, community services to health sciences. For a complete listing of programs that meet Better Jobs Ontario minimum eligibility requirements (programs that...

All video counselling appointments are conducted using Zoom Healthcare edition. Once you check in to the appointment on the counselling student portal, and your counsellor is ready to meet, you will be provided with a "Join Meeting" link which will take you to the Zoom meeting waiting room. Your...

We strongly encourage you to download the Zoom app and log in with your GBC email address and password. This will ensure you are able to connect seamlessly with the counsellor on your smartphone or your computer.

GBC Counselling Services uses a Zoom version that meets all privacy concerns. Only people who have the link will be allowed into the meeting. All participants will have to wait in the virtual waiting room until they are admitted by the counsellor.

The counsellor you meet at your initial appointment may not necessarily be the counsellor that you will meet with for future appointments. At your initial appointment, the counsellor will listen to your concerns and work with you to identify your needs and help you determine the next steps to...