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Athletics at George Brown College For information about athletics, intramural and varsity sports at George Brown College visit our Athletics webpage. You can also find information on the fitness centre hours, locations, the gym schedule and home games for our varsity teams.

George Brown Alumni Association Visit our Alumni & Friends webpage to get information on how to join and how to reconnect with your former classmates.

The George Brown College Work Study Program provides students with part-time employment opportunities throughout the college. Students can gain valuable experience working up to 15 hours a week at minimum wage. Students locate their own job with any of the on-campus departments (for example...

Lost and Found In the event that you’ve lost or found something on campus, you can contact Security at the relevant campus either to pick up or hand in the item.

Campus Locations & Maps Currently there a three (3) campus locations and several satellite locations at George Brown College. For maps, room locations and directions to the sites please see the Campus Locations webpage.

Yes, we have student clubs! Joining a club is a great way to meet students who share similar interests, to network and to build relationships. And if there isn’t already a club for you, start your own! The Student Association provides funding and support for a range of clubs. For a complete listing...

You will find information on our latest events on the Upcoming Events webpage. Information on upcoming Program Information Sessions can also be found online. Campus Tours are held at the St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront campuses. You can also find the Latest News on our website.

Graduates: All eligible graduates will be invited to attend convocation. Graduates must confirm their attendance by RSVP. The invitation is normally emailed at the end of March of the same academic term as convocation. Guests, Faculty, & Staff: All eligible graduates will be invited to attend...

Yes, you can transfer the deposit to another division/program within the same semester only. This can only be done within the first 10 business days of the term. View our Important Dates online for specific deadlines.

Academic Program Extension Whether or not you can complete your studies in four years (or three or five) depends on your program. For a two (2) year program, you can take up to four (4) years to complete it. For a four (4) year degree programs, you must finish within six (6) years. Our Academic...

Yes, students with disabilities who require test accommodations must first register with Accessible Learning Services. If you are a student with a disability, you may register by visiting the Accessible Learning Services website. Once your accommodation profile is sent to the Assessment Centre by...

In order to graduate in the current convocation ceremonies, you must complete all your program requirements by the end of the Winter term and your records must be in good standing. All students' records must be in good standing by the deadline indicated on the Important Dates for Graduates timeline...

Domestic Applicants Application Status You may go to your STU-VIEW account and view your status online. Please go to the Ontario Colleges Admission Application Summary tab and click on: Applied Programs. Please note that it may take up to 2 weeks for George Brown to receive your documentation from...

A supplementary form is an additional document required for specified applicants to the S118 – Bachelor of Science Nursing (B.Sc.N) program. Who should submit this form? a) All applicants not currently enrolled in a full time high school program; or b) At the request of George Brown College...

Program and Course Offerings George Brown College offers a wide-range of accredited programs and individual courses. Full-time post-secondary level programs are offered during the fall, winter and spring terms. Please see the Full-time Program Guide for a complete list of all full-time programs, as...

English Language Proficiency Tests Since all classes are offered in English, applicants to George Brown College must have an acceptable level of English language proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Applicants may meet the English proficiency requirement in one of the following ways...

Domestic Applicants Deferring Offer of Admission Offers of Admission are valid only for the specified intake as indicated in their offer letter. If an applicant cannot accept the offer for that intake they should reapply for the next available intake. It should be noted that an Offer of Admission...

Domestic Applicants George Brown College can accept upgrading credits towards an application. Please be sure to check with the Admissions office (admissions@georgebrown.ca) to ensure the credit you are taking is suitable for admission purposes. Please ensure that your documentation is submitted via...

There is no specific earliest date you can travel; however, an officer may have concerns if you are travelling several months before you begin your studies. Arriving a month before you begin, or resume studies should be considered reasonable. If you must travel earlier, prepare a detailed...

Scholarships & Student Status The majority of awards require you to be a full-time student. There are a limited number of bursaries available for students enrolled in part-time or Continuing Education programs.

No, the Counselling Services department cannot provide academic accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, please register with Accessible Learning Services.

Yes, a failed grade is calculated in the GPA hours. If you repeat the course and achieve a passing grade, the failing (or lower) grade is excluded from the GPA calculations. The passing (or higher) grade is included in the GPA calculations. For further information, please see College Policies

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...

If you would like to book a general campus tour of one our three main campuses, please visit the Campus Tours webpage. For an international student group campus tour, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your market on our International Representatives webpage.

For information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. If you already have a Canadian study permit but need to extend your stay in Canada as a student, please visit the IRCC website for more information.

The Admissions Test is offered only in Toronto. In order to take the admission test, you have to currently be in Toronto and a mature student (19 years or older). You have to apply for a program through our online application system and choose "I want to take the George Brown College's Admission...

Our Career Services Supports George Brown’s Career Services is eager to work with you towards achieving your career goals. Students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff can find useful services and friendly staff here. There’s everything from networking events – connecting students to industry...

Pre-placement For information on Prerequisites Health Form requirements such as medicals, Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support certificate, Police vulnerable sector check and Mask Fit test certificate, please visit the Full-Time Program Clinical Pre-Placement Health Requirements page and follow...

No, tutoring at the Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC) is provided at no extra cost to all students currently enrolled at George Brown College.

Your Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown photo ID card is valid as long as you registered for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program and have an active student status. Your card will become invalid upon withdrawal or graduation from your program.

Requests for classroom accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Requests for accommodations outside of the classroom, such as pre-admission appointments, information sessions, admission/placement testing, group meetings or college events should be...

Only interpreters who have graduated from an accredited interpreter training program are contracted to provide service at George Brown College. The interpreters are members of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.

Tuition Costs 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...

Appointments can be either 30 minutes or 1 hour. You can book up to 1 hour of online or in-person tutoring per day and per subject (English, math, accounting or study skills), to a maximum of 3 hours per week per subject. This 3-hour limit is for one-to-one appointments and does not apply to any...

If you cannot attend your test at the Assessment Centre, it is required that you immediately contact your instructor to discuss options. If permission to reschedule is granted, please contact the Assessment Centre to rebook. All rescheduling of tests must be approved by your instructor.

No. Students must book their own appointments if they want to write in the Assessment Centre.

Your photo I.D. card is still valid. No updates are required for the card as long as your program code stays the same. You can access your digital GBC ID through the GBC app on your cellphone or tablet.

You may be eligible for a Canada and Ontario Part-Time Student Loan and/or Grant, by applying to the Ontario Student Assistance Program for Part-Time Students. This provides students with funding to study from 20% to 59.9% of a course load for OSAP-qualified courses. Proof of income is required with...

To ensure you receive all information or documents in a timely manner, please confirm the contact information (address, email, phone number) we have on file is up to date on STU-VIEW. When possible, we will correspond with you through your George Brown e-mail. Please check this account frequently...

Students are prohibited from consuming food or drinks (except for water), during testing at the Assessment Centre. However, you may make arrangements with the Assessment Centre staff to have a supervised short break to consume a snack outside of the testing room (but still in the centre). Please...

Full-Time Post-Secondary Students: Payment due dates for each semester will be listed on your invoice/fee estimate. Your invoice/fee estimate will be emailed to you and posted online through STU-VIEW. To view your invoice online, log in to your STU-VIEW account, then select Financial Services > View...

The Assessment Centre requires 7 days notice for all test bookings. Late booking requests (any request under 7 days) will not be guaranteed. The Assessment Centre will not accept walk-ins (students with no confirmed appointment) on the day of the test.

Limited emergency funds may be available if you are facing unforeseen financial difficulties as a result of injury, theft, or illness. Please contact the Awards Office for more information. The bursaries are non-repayable but are subject to tax depending on amount.

Paying Fees If you are having trouble with your online payment, please see your STU-VIEW account for other payment options. Check that you are accessing STU-VIEW with Google Chrome as the compatible browser. You may also pay using PC/Internet online banking using your student ID as your account...

Your admission assessment results will be used to place you in an appropriate English and/or math course. If you wrote your admission assessment 6 months or longer before the start of your program (e.g. before the end of February for the September program intake) and your results have placed you in...

The earlier you set up your accommodations with your Accessibility Consultant, the better. During your course of study, your accommodations may need to be reviewed or revised, depending on the demands of specific courses, field placements and other factors. Students with temporary accommodations...

We require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment with Counselling Services. If two appointments in a row are missed or cancelled without proper notice, further requests for appointment bookings with a counsellor will be referred to the counselling team coordinator and/or manager to ensure...

While you do not need to disclose your disability to your professors, if you choose to use academic accommodations, your professors may need to have a copy of your Student Accommodation Plan. Your Accessibility Consultant will communicate with your professors on your behalf, as required. Students...

If you are not attending your convocation ceremony your credential will be mailed to you by the date indicated on the Important Dates for Graduates timeline. Please note you are not required to inform us of your decision to not attend. Please ensure you have provided your most current mail and email...

No, questions that are specific to your academic program should be directed to your specific instructor or to the program coordinator. Please contact your academic department if you do not know who your program coordinator is.