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For information on upcoming events, check the Student Association website. Follow their social media channels to stay informed: Main SA social media: Facebook @SAofGBC Instagram @sagbc Twitter @sagbc Community Care Centre: Facebook @communitycarecentre Instagram @communitycarecentre Recreation and...

The Dialog is the George Brown College student newspaper which provides coverage of everything going on at GBC and in the wider Canadian student community. It is made up of a team of student-journalists who write, edit, and produce a monthly newspaper distributed for free around the college campuses...

There are many ways to connect with other students: Clubs - Groups are meeting in person and online.Orientation - This is a great way to meet people in your program.Student Association of George Brown College - Get involved with your student government.Social media - Follow the college’s main...

The Peer Mentor+ Program The Peer Mentor+ has a number of positions available if you are a full-time student in a post-secondary program who has completed at least one semester of study. Peer mentors run workshops, lead events and activities and provide guidance for students in accessing food, well...

Support is available from Counselling & Student Well-being Services. To book an appointment, follow the steps at Accessing Counselling. To contact us, see our Locations. In addition, for individuals enroled in the GBC health insurance plan, WECONNECT offers free counselling. WECONNECT can provide 24...

Updating OSAP information Changes to any personal, financial and/or academic information provided on the OSAP application must be reported by the OSAP applicant in writing to the Financial Assistance Office (FAO) during their study period. This includes changes in full-time status, changes in the...

George Brown College is a community that prides itself on its rich diversity and multiculturalism. George Brown is committed to providing quiet Reflection Rooms at each of the main campuses as spaces for students and staff that is conducive to individual needs for quiet reflection, meditation, calm...

Legal Aid Legal Services are offered as a part of the Student Association’s services to its members. Visit the Student Association website for information on accessing this service.

No, your disability-related information and your use of disability-related accommodations do not appear anywhere on your transcript or official school documents.

The college reserves the right to access lockers at its sole discretion if there is a suspected security risk or there is an environmental concern such as pest control or odours. Security has the right to enter a locker at any time should they suspect it contains items that put the college...

We are continuing to provide our services both in-person and remotely depending on your course delivery. You can find up to date information on services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students on our website.

Flu Shot Clinics George Brown College offers free flu shot clinics on campus in November of each year. Please check the Upcoming Events section on our website for days, time and location information.

Yes, George Brown College does have an Awards Office. The Awards Office can help identify which of the many scholarships, awards, bursaries, and grants available to George Brown College's students you may be eligible for and assist with the application process. For more information, please visit our...

Scholarships George Brown College offers domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons) a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards. International Students can also visit scholarships for international students webpage to see what's available. Each scholarship...

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...

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...

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.

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

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.