Eduroam

Your network for college-related activities

Eduroam (education roaming) is the go-to Wi-Fi network for George Brown College employees, faculty and students. It provides fast, reliable and secure connectivity and access to college resources, including shared drives, intranet portals and more.

How to connect to eduroam 

  1. Choose 'eduroam' from the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your device. 
  2. Log in using your college ID and password 

You can also connect using the eduroam app.

Need help? Contact GBC’s IT Help Desk at 416-415-5000 ext. 4357 (HELP) or via email at helpdesk@georgebrown.ca. Assistance with Wi-Fi is also available from the Help Desk within each Library Learning Commons (LLC) location. 

Instructions for Windows, Mac OS, and iOS

WINDOWS

  1. Select eduroam from the list of wireless networks. A login is displayed. Enter your user name as ID@georgebrown.ca (e.g. 123456789@georgebrown.ca) and password. Select OK.
  2. A new window is displayed, asking you to continue connecting. Select Connect.

MAC OS

  1. Select eduroam from the list of wireless networks. A new login window is displayed. Enter your Identity as ID@georgebrown.ca (e.g. 123456789@georgebrown.ca) and password. Select Connect.

IOS

  1. Select eduroam from the list of wireless networks.
  2. A login window is displayed. Enter your username as ID@georgebrown.ca (e.g. 123456789@georgebrown.ca) and password. Tap Join.
  3. If a window is displayed asking you to trust the certificate, tap Trust.

How does eduroam work?

Eduroam is designed to be as user-friendly as possible. Once you log in at one participating institution, your credentials can be used at any other eduroam-enabled location. The authentication process is both secure and fast, thanks to a network of servers run by participating institutions and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). 

Note: Each institution offering eduroam can apply its own filtering policies. You will be informed about these rules when you connect. 

What internal resources can I access with Eduroam? 

Access varies based on your user profile. Generally, employees and students can connect to shared drives, intranet portals, printers and more. 

Global reach

Eduroam is more than a local network—it's a global Wi-Fi service developed specifically for the international research and education community. That means you can find eduroam spots easily at participating Canadian schools, like Toronto Metropolitan University, and others around the world. 

Find eduroam spots

Unmatched security

Eduroam employs the most secure encryption and authentication standards far exceeding typical commercial hotspots. 

Learn more

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.


Learn more about our land acknowledgment