Events Calendar

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Easily find all the exciting and informative Orientation & Transition sessions we’ve put together to get you started, and keep you on the right track this term.

Easily find all the exciting and informative Orientation & Transition events we’ve put together to get you started and keep you on the right track each term. Pick and choose whatever events suit your specific needs but pay close attention as some events may require you to register in advance.

These events are completely optional and designed to provide the guidance to get you started each term. Search by date or filter for specific types of events and add them to your calendar so you don’t miss a step, and follow the GBC social channels to stay up-to-date on news and events.

Events may be recorded so be mindful of what you share online. Message moderators privately if you do not want to share information publicly. For more on privacy and your online presence check out our Tips for Online Etiquette. And if you're a new students, don't forget to sign up for your program specific Academic Orientations.

Planning on attending one of these events, and want to ensure that we have the right accommodations for you? Email us at orientation@georgebrown.ca with the event title, date and time, and we'll do our best to make this accessible to you!

**Please note that events and any associated prizes or giveaways are intended for current registered students, unless otherwise stated.

Events

Events

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Mid-Semester Check In
Join the Orientation & Transition team as we chat and connect with current students to talk about some quick and easy tips to help you set yourself up for success in the next part of your semester. We'll facilitate a guided self assessment so you can
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Mid-Semester Check In
Join the Orientation & Transition team as we chat and connect with current students to talk about some quick and easy tips to help you set yourself up for success in the next part of your semester. We'll facilitate a guided self assessment so you can
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Teamwork: Practical Tips & Tricks
Learning how to work well in a team can be hard, but it's a valuable skill that you'll need to continue to develop throughout your academic and professional career. Join us for this student led session on tips and strategies to be an effective group
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Building Your Personal Brand
This session is designed to help you get started with your academic and professional journey. We'll chat about starting at college and why you should consider what your brand looks like. We'll discuss key steps to maximizing your efforts while
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Presentation Skills
Standing up in front of a group can be stressful and overwhelming but it's a skill we all must conquer to help us succeed in our personal and professional aspirations. This session is designed to help you get started and help you build confidence
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Time Management & Organizational Skills
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines can be a daunting task, yet it is a skill that we all must learn and continuously fine tune to be able to achieve our goals and maximize our efforts. In this peer led session, we'll share tools and tips for
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Building Your Personal Brand
This session is designed to help you get started with your academic and professional journey. We'll chat about starting at college and why you should consider what your brand looks like. We'll discuss key steps to maximizing your efforts while
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Setting Goals That Work For You
If you want to succeed in any aspect of your life, you will need to establish goals. Goals are the roadmap to our success because they provide us with the focus and direction to effectively navigate and take control of our lives. In essence, goals
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Time Management & Organizational Skills
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines can be a daunting task, yet it is a skill that we all must learn and continuously fine tune to be able to achieve our goals and maximize our efforts. In this peer led session, we'll share tools and tips for
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Up & Running New Student Prep Days
Are you starting a new program and you're eager and excited to start your journey at the college? Get a jump start before the rush and make the most of your college career by attending one of these online pre-orientation days that happen a few weeks
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Up & Running New Student Prep Days
Are you starting a new program and you're eager and excited to start your journey at the college? Get a jump start before the rush and make the most of your college career by attending one of these online pre-orientation days that happen a few weeks
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Let's Connect
Join the Orientation and Student Life team for this fun opportunity to chat and connect with other students in this online student mixer. You'll get the chance to build your network and get to know your peers. Our orientation ambassador team will
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Supporting your Student, Friends & Family Information Session
Friends, family, and supporters can play a critical role in the success of a George Brown Student. Navigate through these orientation pages to learn a little more about the orientation experience, or join us for a scheduled live information session
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Navigating Brightspace and StuView
Learning to navigate key college platforms will help you maximize your efforts and set you up for success. This session will take a deeper dive into both of these platforms, Brightspace and StuView. The team will guide you through using the tools you
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How College Works
Join us for this quick and informative session on learning to navigate the college environment, and meet some of your peers and student ambassadors. It can be challenging to figure out where to go and who to connect with but knowing how to navigate
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Let's Connect
Join the Orientation and Student Life team for this fun opportunity to chat and connect with other students in this online student mixer. You'll get the chance to build your network and get to know your peers. Our orientation ambassador team will

Land acknowledgement

George Brown College 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.


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