George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Welcome to George Brown!
Welcome, new Huskies! From the day you accept your offer until the day you graduate, George Brown has you covered with all the resources and programming you need for a successful student life.
Whether you’re studying online or in person, you should take these opportunities to enrich your postsecondary experience — meet your faculty, connect with your peers, get important information about supportive services, and learn all the awesome ways to get involved!
PLUS: Moving to the city? Check out our Housing Information page for resources and tips for your search!
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Spring/Summer 2026
Our Spring/Summer 2026 Orientation will be happening April 28-30!
Before you start
We know there's a lot to do to get ready for school, which can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Here you'll find the essential resources to take advantage of before you start, so your academic career begins smoothly.
Navigating your first 30 days
Your first semester can be a whirlwind of activity with new classes, professors, software, assignments, and more. We have laid out resources to help you set yourself up for success from the jump! You've got this!
Online Orientation
The best way to get started at George Brown is through Online Orientation.
Online Orientation covers everything you need to know as a new student, from your immediate to-do list to a look at all the services we have to support you. You can go through the full virtual course in one go, or at your own pace leading up to the semester, whatever is more comfortable. This is a vital step in getting ready for life at George Brown!
Orientation Events
We have plenty of fun and informative events to welcome you to George Brown!
In the month before your first semester, you should attend virtual information sessions and workshops about navigating post-secondary life.
During the week before classes, you are encouraged to visit your campus for Orientation to go on tours, meet new friends, explore services, enter giveaways and more.
Then in the first few weeks of the semester, you're invited to our Welcome Week, Services Fairs, and more!