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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

We have the following curated resources to help support students' wellness: Taking care of your mental healthPeer Mentor+Wellness videosMindfulness videos

If you need assistance with your assignments, research, citations, and more, the Library Learning Commons can help. Find Your LibrarianGuides By Subject - Research Guides at George Brown CollegeOnline Assistance with AskON

The Library Learning Commons provides printers for use with computers. We provide access to: laser printers (black and white print), and colour laser printers. Specialized printing such as plotters is available at Casa Loma Library Learning Commons. Wireless printing from your laptop is also...

Library Wireless Internet Access Wireless access is currently available in the Library Learning Commons for all George Brown College students. For wireless laptop users network login authorizes access to the internet through the college's network. In order to establish a connection with the college...

George Brown College Library Learning Commons All active students, faculty and staff of George Brown College have access to Library Learning Commons (LLC) and library collections with full borrowing privileges. Visit the Library Learning Commons webpage for locations and hours of operation. To...

Career Services offers numerous opportunities to access employment through our online job-posting systems and connect with employers through career fairs, networking events, and information sessions. GBC Job Board: Log into GBCareers.georgebrown.ca to access thousands of online job postings and...

Financial Aid Most students from Ontario are eligible for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) and can apply for this assistance online. If you are from another Canadian province/territory, you should apply for the Student Assistance program from your home province/territory. In addition to...

Your GBC student card identifies you as a George Brown College student and gives you access to many college services and facilities. The GBC Digital Student ID is your primary GBC ID and can be accessed through the George Brown App. For more information on how to install the George Brown app, please...

You can use your OneCard for the following services: - borrow resources through the TMU Library - borrow portable equipment from Media Services You can also deposit funds and use your OneCard to pay for: - food services - photocopying and printing services - library fines Your OneCard is your access...

Tax receipts reflect a calendar year. For the year 2022, the terms included on the tax receipt are Winter 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. If you enrolled in Winter 2023, your tax receipt will be issued the following year.

Your professor may refer you to the TLC, but the use of our services is confidential. We will not disclose information about your visits and progress to professors, parents or classmates. Should you want proof of tutoring, please let your tutor know and we can send that directly to you. If your use...

You can book your placement test by: Booking Online: Students can book an appointment via their STU-VIEW account. Booking by Phone: Call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000. Have your 9-digit student ID number ready. Please note: If you have not registered with George Brown College Accessible...

Students may not combine receipts from institutions to meet the minimum eligible fee as per the Income Tax Act.

The Assessment Centre staff will attempt to reach your professor by phone/email or (when possible) walk you to the classroom to ask the question directly. In cases where it is not possible to contact your professor, you should note your concern on the exam paper and the staff will document the...

Yes, you must pay the initial deposit by your due date in order to register online and hold your seat in the program (if you are a new student). Please refer to your invoice and make the minimum required payment. Once your sponsoring agency or scholarship provider has paid your fees, you will...

The Assessment Centre does not compensate students for time lost due to late arrival. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after the arranged start time, you will not be permitted to write in the Assessment Centre until written permission has been granted by your instructor.

Admission tests are used to determine if you meet the requirements to be accepted to the College. Placement Assessments in English and/or Math are taken after you have accepted an offer of admission. Placement assessments determine whether you are ready to take the college-level credit courses in...

Part-time credit and non-credit courses At George Brown College we offer a wide variety of such courses through Continuing Education. To see what is offered for Summer, Fall or Winter terms, please check the Continuing Education website and search by subject for your course. Courses are offered...