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Whether you’re researching a paper, doing a group presentation, updating your computer or struggling with a specific course, you can get the learning and academic support you need here.

There are free services at the college designed to help you make the most of your studies, so you feel confident in your knowledge!

The Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC)

At George Brown, we understand that everyone learns differently. Visit the Tutoring & Learning Centre for support with academic language and writing skills, English as a second language, math, statistics, accounting and studying skills. They offer their services through one-on-one tutoring, drop-in sessions, workshops and more.

Check out all of the services and find contact details for more information or assistance. Here’s how to book an appointment. 

The Library Learning Commons (LLC)

The library has many ways to support you during your studies, both on and off campus!​ 

You can request devices and equipment such as laptops, wifi hotspots and iPads. to help you be successful in your studies.

The LLC also provides support with research help and guides, information on citing sources and copyright, printing and copying, booking study rooms and much more.

Accessible Learning Services (ALS) provides academic support and services for George Brown College students who have a disability or ongoing medical concerns. ALS is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive reasonable and effective academic accommodations and support services to fully participate in the academic environment. ALS services are free and confidential.

You are not required to disclose your specific diagnosis to ALS to receive accommodations. However, documentation outlining the functional impacts of your disability is required and will help Accessibility Consultants understand your strengths and challenges so that they can determine the most appropriate accommodations to support your learning.

If you are a student with a disability, your first step is to register with ALS by filling out the Confidential Registration Form. Please see the registration process below for further details.

If you are a student already registered with ALS, you can book an appointment with your Accessibility Consultant at any time to discuss your accommodation plan or any barriers you may be experiencing in the learning environment.

You can learn more about all our accommodations in the ALS Guidelines and Process Manual.

Who can register?

• Students with both temporary and permanent disabilities.
• Students who suspect they have a disability.
• Students who are in the process of being assessed by a health-care provider may also be eligible to receive interim accommodations.

How to register

• As soon as you have been accepted into your program, or if you are currently in a program and experiencing disability-related barriers to learning, fill out the Confidential Registration Form along with your documentation (if you have it).
• If you need help with the Confidential Registration Form or if you are having trouble getting documentation, contact the Intake Coordinator at alsregister@georgebrown.ca.
• In your first appointment, you will meet an Accessibility Consultant to discuss your accommodation needs and find out about resources available to support your learning. 
• You may find it helpful to prepare questions you want to ask in advance. If you need to reschedule, please contact the Welcome Desk at your campus. 

Accommodations for placement or admission assessments

If you have registered with ALS and require assistance with a placement assessment or admission assessment testing, Accessibility Consultants can support organizing your accommodations and booking your appointment.

Helpful workshops

ALS provides workshops throughout the semester to provide essential resources, information, and skills to help you succeed at GBC. If you are a new student coming from high school, we highly recommend you sign up for a Transitions to Success workshop. For the rest, you can find them in the Student Life events calendar!

Financial support

Students with a permanent or persistent and prolonged disability who receive Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding may be eligible for the Ontario Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE) to help pay for eligible disability-related educational services and/or equipment. Please connect with your Accessibility Consultant to discuss if this applies to you. Visit the OSAP website for more details.

Nobody else knows what you’re going through to balance school, work and personal life better than your peers. You are not alone! At George Brown, there are numerous ways to get support from or with peers. Plus, there are often plenty of job opportunities to become a peer mentor or tutor yourself and help others! 

Peer Mentor+ 

Peer Mentor+ promotes a culture of community and mutual support for well-being. Their goals are to increase student mental health, resiliency and inclusion.  

• Reach out for one-on-one counselling at https://14908.waitwell.ca Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Check out their inclusion programs to learn about American Sign Language and Deaf culture 
• Check out their wellness mentorship programs such as Community Clubs, 2SLGBTQIA+ support group, international student support group and more
• Visit the Calm Zone, a low-sensory space to access peer mentors or just find a moment of quiet. You can find the Calm Zone at St. James Campus, 200 King St. E., Room B121. They're open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Black Student Success Network (BSSN) 

If you identify as a Black student, you can join the BSSN. As part of their services, Black students can make appointments with a BSSN English peer tutor at the TLC. When you book your appointment, there will be an option to choose the BSSN English Tutor. You can also access talking circles, professional development supports and much more. You will learn more about the BSSN in the next module! 

Indigenous Mentorship Program & Student Centres 

If you identify as an Indigenous student, you have access to peer-to-peer academic mentorship through Indigenous Initiatives as well as Indigenous Student Centres on each campus and more. You can learn more about Indigenous Initiatives in the next module! 

Academic peer support 

There may be peer support available through your specific academic program or centre. Check with your student support teams and faculty to find out more information.

George Brown College helps you get the job you want. To ensure that, the college provides you with important career resources! From workshops to online job boards to individual consultations with advisors, Career Services and startGBC have all the tools to help you succeed. Check out some of the free career tools available to you.

Career tools

Headshots

Do you need a new headshot for your LinkedIn profile? Visit our free, professional photobooth at St. James Campus, at the Student Services Centre, room B155!

The college has many policies.

You do not need to remember all of them, but you should be aware of and know where to access them if you need to. So make sure to bookmark the policy page so you can easily access it.

As a student at the college, you are expected to abide by these policies, which will guide behaviour and practices to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all.

Our Academic Integrity Policy, Code of Non-Academic Student Behaviour, Acceptable Use Policy, Cyber Security Policy, Privacy Policy and Sexual Harrassment and Sexual Violence Policy have particular relevance for you, and you should be familiar with the content of these policies. You should also make note of our Academic Appeals Policy, Expression of Educational Concerns and Complaints Policy and Work Integrated Learning Policy. The Office of the Registrar policies also outlines information and processes which are important to all students studying at the college.

Policies are listed in alphabetical order on the policy page. Key sections (not an index) of each policy are shown with bullets below the main policy name.

In module 4, you learned about the different ways that you are supported at George Brown College. Whether you need learning support, peer support or career support, we have you covered!

In the next module, we will tell you how to get connected with your communities at GBC.