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Can Tutoring & Learning Centre tutors correct my paper or give me answers to my assignments?
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The Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC) is not an editing service and TLC tutors do not proofread or edit a student’s work for them. Instead, the tutor will work with the student, helping them develop their own proofreading and editing skills. Our aim is to help students build their skills to complete...
On which campus do continuing education students study?
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Continuing Education For Continuing Education courses, the campus where the course takes place is listed on the page when you register. When you register online, please check the 'building' where your course will be held. The room location will be posted on the Continuing Education information board...
Password for Continuing Education Student
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Continuing Education Students' Password If you are a Continuing education student registering on the web, the student ID is e-mailed to you after you register, as well as a separate email with an initial password if you are a new student. If you require assistance with resetting your password...
I didn’t get an invite to my program orientation, what do I do?
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If you’re a new student and you’re looking for information on your program orientation and other events, visit the orientation page. If you cannot find the details for your specific program orientation, contact your academic area for further directions. If you have registered to attend and haven’t...
I was told my grade was amended but it hasn’t changed on STU-VIEW. What should I do?
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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
What are foundation-level courses?
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Foundation-level courses prepare you for your program's college-level English and/or math courses. After you successfully complete your foundation-level course(s), you will move into the college-level courses. Please note: If you are required to take foundation-level courses, you will be charged...
Can I receive support for barriers related to my disability?
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Accessible Learning Services provides services to help support students with many types of disabilities, both permanent (long-term) and temporary (short-term). Types of Disabilities Mental health concernsLearning disabilitiesAcquired brain injuryADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
Can I make standing weekly tutoring appointments?
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Students can book appointments up to one week in advance. In the interest of fairness and equal access, the TLC does not allow students to make standing weekly appointments. If advance booking is required due to accessibility concerns, such as the need to book an ASL interpreter, please contact the...
Can I attend the convocation ceremonies?
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All eligible graduates will be invited to attend convocation. Generally, this includes graduates from the current Winter term and the graduates from the most recent Fall and Spring term (if not invited to attend a previous convocation for the same program). This can change term to term. If you have...
Are there in-town residences where students might live?
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Housing Info is available for students searching for off-campus housing. We currently have a partnership with Places4Students and encourage students to view their listings. It can take some time to find an apartment in Toronto. Apartment listings usually go up 1-2 months previous to their...
Are orientation events made accessible for all students?
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Accommodations for orientation are based on individual student’s needs. Some examples are American Sign Language interpretation, live captioning, or wheelchair access. When registering for an event, indicate what support you require. Make sure you have registered with Accessible Learning Services...
What are Liberal Studies electives?
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George Brown College's Liberal Studies electives are designed to enable students in degree programs to expand and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the humanities (LHUM), sciences (LSCI), and social sciences (LSSC). In order to fulfill the Liberal Studies breadth requirement, electives...
What are learning accommodations?
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Accommodations are academic supports that reduce or eliminate disability-related barriers so that you can achieve your academic goals. Accommodations are based on the specific nature of your disability, student need and academic program requirements. Accommodations do not modify curriculum, course...
Uniforms for Dental Programs
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Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting: Students in these programs are required to wear scrub uniforms, with George Brown College logos. Uniforms are available in the Campus Store. White footwear is also mandatory. Dental Technology & Denturism: Students in these programs are required to wear white lab...
Uniforms for Culinary Programs
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Chef Whites (uniform) are mandatory for all Culinary students regardless of the program – this also includes students in any of the Baking & Pastry programs. The total uniform will cost approx. $300.00. The uniform, with the Chef School logo, is available in the Campus Stores. The bookstore is also...
Uniforms for Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs
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H101 – Hospitality Services H130 – Tourism and Hospitality Management H132 – Food & Beverage Management - Restaurant Management H133 – Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management Students in the above programs have a Customer Service course where they will be working in the student run restaurant as...
What currency are tuition fees shown in?
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Tuition Fee Currency All fees are shown in Canadian dollars. For more information on fees please visit How much with College Cost.
What are the hours and when is the College closed?
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Hours of Operation and College Closures Please select one of the links below to better answer your question: Hours of operationAcademic Calendar & Important DatesWeather Related ClosuresIndividual Class Cancellations
What are your college policies?
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College Policies Please visits the College Policies webpage for George Brown College Academic Policies, Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
What do I need to get my photo I.D. Card?
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To set up your Digital Student ID, you will need: A recent digital photo file - The photo must be a close-up of your head and shoulders with direct view of your face so that your face fills approximately 65% to 75% of the photo. Your Student ID number and password - This information was sent to you...
What does KPI mean?
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Since 1998, colleges have been mandated by the Ontario government to collect and report performance data in five areas – graduate satisfaction, student satisfaction, employer satisfaction, employment rate, and graduation rate. This performance data is known as Key Performance Indicators or KPI's...
What equipment do I need for my online tutoring session?
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For your online tutoring appointment: A stable internet connection is very important.For best functionality, use a laptop or desktop computer.Please make sure your camera and microphone are enabled.Supported browsers for online tutoring platforms include Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
What does ‘WAVE’ stand for?
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WAVE (Wellness, Applied Research and Visionary Education) - a series of health and wellness clinics that provides services for the public like dental care and hearing tests. These clinics help our students practice their newly-learned skills on real clients in real-world environments while being...
What happens if I'm late or miss my tutoring session?
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You can cancel your appointment online on our booking system, or by phone. We have a 12-hour cancellation policy, which means you must cancel your appointment at least 12 hours before your scheduled time. If you do not cancel your appointment it will be counted as a missed appointment. Missing two...
What happens if I want to take a year off?
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Leave from School Before you take a leave from school make sure your program allows it. You need to have successfully completed at least one semester as a full-time student in order to be re-admitted to your program, otherwise, you will need to apply through Ontario Colleges again. Talk to someone...
What happens if my new locker is damaged?
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If you discover that the locker you have been assigned to is in disrepair, contact the locker administrator as soon as possible at lockers@georgebrown.ca. We will have your locker repaired or assign you a new one. Be sure not to wait too long—otherwise, there might not be another locker available...
What happens if someone breaks into my locker?
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If someone forcefully enters your locker, it is a criminal act and needs to be reported to Campus Security as soon as possible. The safe recovery of your items depends in large part on how quickly you report the theft. If you are sharing a locker, be sure to let the person you are sharing it with...
What if I do not take my English or Math Placement Assessment?
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In order to help you succeed, you will be automatically placed in foundation-level courses if you do not complete your required placement assessments. This will ensure that you have the opportunity to complete all courses required for graduation. The best option is to complete your placement...
What if I don't pay my deposit by the due date?
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New Students You are not guaranteed a seat in your program unless you have paid your initial deposit by the due date on your fees estimate. If your deposit payment is not received by the due date, you will not be able to complete your registration and you may lose your seat in the program. Returning...
What if I didn't take an elective in the semester when it was required, or I failed or dropped an elective?
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If you do not take an elective in the semester when it is required in your program, or if you dropped or failed an elective, you may need to pay additional fees to take the course in a later semester. There are specific elective registration dates for students who are taking an elective outside of...
What if I don't like my locker? Can I change it?
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Before selecting your locker, STU-VIEW will provide you with some options. We advise checking where those options are so you can find a locker/location that works for you. How to switch your locker To request a locker switch, you can email lockers@georgebrown.ca. The contents of your old locker must...
What if I want my locker for another year but it's already been booked by someone else?
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Before the start of a new semester or academic year, students already renting lockers will have a few weeks to renew their lockers for the following semester. After this window passes, however, all the lockers that have not been renewed will be made available for all students to rent. How to renew...
What if I'm not sure if I have a disability?
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If you think that you have a disability, or if you are in the process of being assessed, you should contact Accessible Learning Services to discuss possible accommodation supports.
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...
What information is required if I am being sponsored?
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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...
What does it mean to be in good academic standing?
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Academic Standing & GPA To be considered in good academic standing, a student needs to maintain a term GPA of 1.70 for diploma and certificate programs and a GPA of 2.30 for degree programs. To receive honours in a Diploma/Certificate program a student needs a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or 3.70 for a...
What is a student accommodation plan?
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The Student Accommodation Plan lists all of the accommodations that you are entitled to, both in the classroom and for tests and exams. Accommodation planning is a collaborative process with you and your Accessibility Consultant. Your Accommodation Plan will be determined through: your individual...
What is an online tutoring session like?
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An online tutoring session will be a lot like a regular tutoring session. You will still be expected to set goals for the session and work with your tutor to achieve them. You will be able to use your camera and microphone to see and chat with your tutor, although there is a chat feature in each...
What is an academic credit?
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Academic Credit The technical answer is that one credit is one hour of instruction, per week, for one semester (we call this a ‘contact hour’). In some cases a Continuing Education course will have full-time equivalency to courses offered within George Brown College post-secondary programs. You can...
What is the fee structure for students registered with Accessible Learning Services?
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Students registered with the Accessible Learning Services who have a permanent disability are eligible to take a reduced course load and receive modified tuition fees. George Brown recognizes that students registered with Accessible Learning Services may need to extend their program over a longer...
What is APA style?
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Citing your sources is an essential part of college research which allows you to acknowledge and use the works of others in your essays, research and assignments. Any information (including ideas!) that you did not create yourself must be credited using a citation method - the most popular are APA...
What is Degree Works?
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Degree works is the new academic progress report. It is available through STU-VIEW and will be available for students whose programs began in Fall 2018 or later. Students whose programs began prior to Fall 2018 can continue to use the CAPP report in STU-VIEW to monitor their academic progress. Your...
What is CAPP?
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CAPP CAPP stands for Curriculum Advising and Program Planning. Your Academic department can run a CAPP report to check your academic progress, and help determine which courses you require to complete your program. For more information, please check our website on CAPP. If you would like further...
What is Peer Mentor+?
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The Peer Mentor+ Initiative exists to promote a culture of community and mutual support for well-being at George Brown College. Through group and one-on-one facilitation, our goals are increasing student mental health, resiliency, and inclusion. At Peer Mentor+, we understand the importance of...
What is the George Brown College student assistance fund?
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Through funds set aside from tuition fees paid by all full-time students, the College offers bursaries to students who demonstrate financial need. Bursary applications are available on STU-VIEW in Fall, Winter and Spring semester. The deadline to apply is in the last week in September (for Fall...
What is the college Grading System?
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Visit the Grades webpage for information on the College’s grading system. In addition to letter grades, a number of special symbols are permitted on transcripts to more accurately describe a student’s performance in a course or the way in which the final grade was achieved. Those symbols include ATT...
What is the deadline to pay tuition?
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Tuition Deadline The deadline to pay tuition can be found on the invoice students receive with your registration letter. Students that do not pay their fees by the due date will be subject to a non-refundable, non-appealable late charge. For oversubscribed programs, students may lose their seat if...
What is the location for the residence?
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The residence is located at 80 Cooperage Street, Toronto ON M5A 0J3 (open in Google Maps), Downtown Toronto next to the Distillery District. Short walk to classes at St. James and Waterfront Campuses and less than 40 minutes via transit to the Casa Loma Campus.
What is George Brown College’s reputation with employers?
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George Brown College's reputation with employers If you’re looking for the best way to make your career goals happen, George Brown College is the place to be. George Brown is closely connected with industry and community employers, which gives our students great opportunities to network and gain...
What is the penalty for late fee payments?
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Late Fee Penalty The late payment fee for Post-Secondary full-time student is $150. This fee is non-appealable. Students also run the risk of not being guaranteed a seat in their program if fees are not paid by the due date outlined on the invoice. For more information see Tuition Fees and Costs.