Welcome to George Brown College!
Welcome, new Huskies! From the day you accept your offer until the day you graduate, GBC 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 college experience — meet your faculty, connect with your peers, get important information about supportive services, and learn all the awesome ways to get involved!
You can find even more Orientation tips, tricks, and important information to start your time at GBC on our Instagram — make sure to follow us to stay up-to-date!
Before you start
We know there's a lot to do to get ready for college, 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 at GBC so your academic career begins smoothly.
Navigating your first 30 days
Your first college 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!
Beyond Orientation
We're committed to ensuring you persist in your studies while also gaining the hard and soft skills you need to guide you through your semesters and enter the workforce. Each semester, we run workshops to teach you how to maximize your efforts through time management, goal setting, personal branding, and more!
Online Orientation
The best way to get started at GBC 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 GBC!
Academic orientations
Academic orientations allow you to connect with faculty, staff, and peers! This is where you will find out what to expect in classes and get your questions answered on the specifics of your program.
We highly recommend you sign up for yours for the best start to your courses!
Orientation events, Campus Days & Welcome Week
We have plenty of fun and informative events to welcome you to GBC!
In the month before your first semester, you should attend virtual information sessions and workshops about navigating college life.
During the week before classes, you are encouraged to visit your campus at Campus Days 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!
Info for parents, family & friends
Friends and family can play a critical role in the success of a George Brown student. Join us for a scheduled virtual information session that provides an opportunity for those who are important in the lives of our students to learn more about supporting their transition to GBC.
Up & Running
Up & Running is the essential virtual event that will get you set up at GBC — come learn about strategies and tips to get you started with confidence and success! At Up & Running, you will learn how to navigate platforms STU-VIEW and Brightspace, understand the key tasks to do before the semester and get a chance to meet other students. Friends and family are also invited to learn about ways to support you.
How to pay for college
Are you curious about what types of financial assistance are available at GBC? Then sign up for a webinar on how to pay for school. This event will alleviate your (or your family's) concerns about the cost of post-secondary education in Canada by going over average costs, types of financial aid, options for awards and scholarships, how to apply for OSAP, and other useful resources.
Contact us
Questions or concerns? Please contact the Orientation team at orientation@georgebrown.ca.
Did you know? Ask George Brown has hundreds of FAQs that you can search through, or you can submit your own. You can also use the Ask George chatbot in the MyGBC Student Portal!
