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Note: For the official college policies see:
George
Brown College - Academic Policies, Guidelines and Codes
of Conduct
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A |
Adding and Dropping Courses
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For students in faculties
other than
the Faculty of Business and Creative Arts |
How do I add a course
to my schedule?
You cannot add a course on-line but you can drop core course(s) on-line.
You can add a new course to your timetable within five days of the first day of classes. For the specific date, please check the "Important
Dates for Students" document posted on our web site. To add a course, you must contact your academic department office and
they will complete a Student Action form for
you to register.
Please ensure that you know the course title, course code, and (if available) the course registration number (CRN) of the
course you wish to add. Courses can be added to your schedule only if room is available in the course section in which you want to
enroll.
NOTE: In the event that an added course takes you over the normal program course load, additional fees may be assessed.
How do I drop a course
from my schedule?
It is recommended that you meet with your program advisor prior to dropping a course or withdrawing from your program.
You can drop a course from your schedule within ten days of the start of classes. For the specific date, please check the "Important
Dates for Students". To drop a course, you should contact the office of your academic department and submit a written request
to the Office of the Registrar, You can also drop your course(s) on-line through STU-VIEW.
Please ensure that you know the course title, code, and (if available) the course registration number (CRN) of the course you wish
to drop.
If you stop attending a course but do not officially drop or withdraw from it, you will receive a failing grade (F) for
that course on your college transcript.
Dropping a course may affect your status as a full-time student and, consequently, eligibility for financial assistance (OSAP) and/or
Student Association Health Insurance. Normally, a full-time student is defined as someone registered in at least 66 2/3% of a full
course load in a given semester. You may have to return an OSAP loan if your status changes to part-time (less than 60% course load).
What if I want to add
and/or drop an Elective course?
You may add and/or drop elective
courses from your timetable within the prescribed
timelines. Please go on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/
and follow the instructions.
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For students in programs
offered by the Faculty of
Business and Creative Arts |
You are required
to add and/or drop courses on-line at: http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
How do I add a course
to my schedule?
You can add a new course to your timetable
within five days of the first day of classes. For the specific
date, please check the "Important Dates for Students"
document posted on our web site. To add a course,
go on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/
and make your selection.
NOTE: In the event
that an added course takes you over the normal program course
load, additional fees may be assessed.
How do I drop a course
from my schedule?
You can drop a course from your schedule
within ten days of the start of classes. For the specific
date, please check the "Important
Dates for Students" posted on our web site. To drop a course, go on-line at
http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/ and follow instructions.
If you stop attending
a course but do not drop or withdraw from it, you will receive
a failing grade (F) on your college transcript.
Dropping a course may affect your status as a full-time
student and, consequently, eligibility for financial assistance
(OSAP) and/or Student Association Health Insurance. Normally,
a full-time student is defined as someone registered in
at least 66 2/3% of a full course load in a given semester.
You may have to return an OSAP loan if your status changes
to part-time (less than 60% course load).
What if I am a returning
student in a Business and Creative Arts program that requires
a special timetable?
You will not be able to add and/or drop
courses on-line. You will be required to speak to an academic
advisor prior to dropping and/or adding courses to your
timetable.
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Advanced Standing
A student applying for advance standing
is applying for admission to a program of study to a semester
higher than semester one.
Advance standing provides credit
for previous courses taken in a related area of study to
a student upon admission, which
enables direct entry to a second or higher semester of
a program.
For more information please contact the Admissions Office at 416 415-5000 ext. 4805 or see policy on Advanced
Standing: http://www.georgebrown.ca/Admin/VPAcad/policies/gbacademicpolicies2.pdf
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Advocacy Services
Can I get assistance with
the resolution of a College-related issue?
The Student Association provides students
with support and advice for academic appeals and assistance
with resolving student issues. You can reach them at:
| St.
James Campus: |
(416) 415-5000 ext. 2455 |
| Casa Loma Campus: |
(416) 415-5000 ext. 4730 |
| Ryerson: |
T.B.A. |
Counselling
provides students with advice on College policies, procedures,
rights responsibilities and also general guidance
on how to resolve complaints and where inquiries should
be directed.
Call or visit the Counselling Office
St. James Campus, Room 582C,
Tel: (416) 415-5000 ext. 2674 or e-mail lets_talk@georgebrown.ca
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Assessment Tests - Math/English/Science
Please see Testing
- Assessment and Placement.
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B |
Bookstore Refund Policy
How
do I get a refund from the campus bookstore?
Here is the bookstore's policy
for the current academic school year:
- Take book and receipt to the campus bookstore for a refund
- Refund or exchange on textbooks only within
14 days of purchase with original receipt.
- Books must
be in mint condition.
- The period for refunds is 14 days.
- No refund on opened software, stationary,
calculators,
or special order items/deposits.
- Exchange only on defective
merchandise.
- Water damaged books are non-refundable
[Source: http://gbcbookstore.bookware3000.ca/?page=faq.html]
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Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards
What kinds of bursaries, scholarships
and other financial awards are offered at George Brown?
Through very generous contributions from individuals,
organizations, and companies, George Brown College is able
to offer various scholarships and awards to students. These
are based on academic achievement, and in some instances,
academic achievement in conjunction with college/community
involvement.
Please check with your individual Faculty or
Department to determine if an application is required,
and to learn
of the special requirements/prerequisites that apply
to each scholarship and award.
Awards are considered part
of a student's taxable income for the year. The college
will issue T4A forms to all
recipients in the spring of the year following the
year in which the
award was paid.
Scholarships, awards and bursaries listed
are subject to change without prior notice, and are subject
to
conditions as may be set down by the college and/or
the organization
or individual offering the award.
For questions regarding
all bursary and scholarship programs, contact the Financial
Assistance Office
at St. James,
Casa Loma or Ryerson Campus. Awards are also listed
at http://www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid/
George Brown College Student Assistance Fund
Through funds set aside from tuition fees paid by all
full-time students, the College offers bursaries to students who demonstrate financial need. Bursary applications
are available through the Financial Assistance Offices
at all three campuses. Students should complete the application
and submit it to the Financial Assistance Office along
with a letter outlining the nature of the problem. We advise you through e-mail as to the results of the bursary
application. Bursaries are non-repayable but are subject
to tax depending on amount awarded.
Please also
see
Counselling & Career Coaching Services. |
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C |
Campus Jobs
Please see Financial
Assistance,
Work-Study Program.
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Changing the Information in Your College Student
Records
See Student Records. |
Child Care Services
Does George Brown College
have child care facilities?
George Brown College operates seven child care centres
in various locations. A limited number of childcare spaces
are available to George Brown students. Since spaces are
limited (especially spaces that are subsidized by the government),
applications should be submitted early. For more information
about child care, call (416) 415-5000, ext. 2359. Information
about childcare opportunities is also provided in the Full-Time
Programs Guide.
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Computers
I don't have a computer.
Are there computer labs on campus?
Students may use any of the following
computer labs:
Casa Loma Campus
Open Access Computer Learning
Centre (OACLC):
Located in Room C350 for the use of students.
Register on-line at: http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
Use Pentium computers
and access major software applications used in class,
computer-based tutorials, e-mail, the Internet, CD-ROMs,
scanning and colour printing.
Summer Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: on Holiday Weekends, i.e. Family Day, Victoria Day,
Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving, the following
hours will apply:
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holiday Monday - Closed
Please note: on the Easter Weekend, the following hours
will apply:
Good Friday - Closed
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - Closed
For more information, call (416)
415-5000, ext. 4459.
St. James Campus
Open Access Computer Learning
Centre (OACLC):
Located in Room 131, for the use of students. An
overflow open access lab is located in Room - 124.
Register on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
Use Mac or Pentium computers
and access major software applications used in class,
computer-based tutorials, e-mail, the Internet, CD-ROMs,
scanning and colour printing.
Summer Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday - 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: on Holiday Weekends, i.e. Victoria Day,
Civic Holiday, Labour Day and
Thanksgiving, the following hours will apply:
Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holiday Monday - Closed
Please note: on the Easter Weekend, the following hours
will apply:
Good Friday - Closed
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - Closed
For more information, call (416)
415-5000, ext. 2004.
Ryerson Campus
Academic Resource Centre
(ARC):
Located in Room 677, Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre, for
use of GBC students.
Register on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
Use
Pentium computers and access major software applications
used in class, computer-based tutorials, e-mail,
the Internet, CD-ROMS, scanning and colour printing.
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation:
Monday through
Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please note: on Holiday Weekends, i.e. Victoria Day,
Civic Holiday, Labour Day and Thanksgiving, the ARC closes
at 3:30 p.m. on the Friday and will be closed on the
Holiday Monday.
For more information, call (416) 415-5000, ext. 2977.
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Counselling and Career Coaching
Also see Financial Assistance & Counselling Services
Are
there campus organizations that will help me find work,
prepare a résumé, etc.?
GBCareers website.
The
Peer Program
The Peer Program has a number of positions
available if you are a full-time student in a post-secondary
program.
The Peer Program hires responsible, committed students
for the following positions: Peer Tutors, Peer Advisors,
Peer Career Assistants and Special Projects Peers. These
positions pay between $10 and $12 per hour depending
on the duties, and allow you to work up to a maximum
of 15 hours a week depending on your schedule and the
demand for service. You can pick up an application and
receive more information about these positions at your
campus Counselling & Career Coaching Services office.
Other
Services
If you need help preparing your traditional/scannable
résumé or cover letter or would like to
receive coaching for a job interview, contact the Counselling & Career Coaching Services office on your campus
for a workshop schedule or a personal appointment. Students
can also access online resources - through the
Student Affairs web site - http://www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs.
Counselling and Career Coaching
St. James Campus
Room 582C - Tel: (416) 415-5000, ext. 2107
Casa Loma Campus
Room C317 - Tel: (416) 415-5000, ext. 4585
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Counselling Services
I have a personal problem.
Who can I talk to outside my circle of friends?
Free counselling services are available through the Counselling
& Career Coaching Offices:
Casa Loma Campus
Room C317 - (416) 415-5000, ext. 4585
St. James Campus
Room 582C - (416) 415-5000, ext. 2107
Counsellors are available
to help you with personal or school-related problems.
They are also able to provide
information about study skills workshops, career
options, part-time jobs, the peer program, and on-line
job posting
through www.workopoliscampus.com. You may reach Counselling
Services on-line at lets_talk@georgebrown.ca. E-mail
the counsellors
with your questions or request for an appointment
and they will get back to you within one working day. Due
to the
nature of the Internet, e-mail confidentiality cannot
be guaranteed.
For career counselling, please see Career and
Employment Services. |
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
What assistance is available
to me if I am deaf or hard-of-hearing?
If you are deaf, deafened or are
hard-of-hearing, a range of services is offered including
educational interpreting, computerized notetaking, scribing,
peer notetaking, peer tutoring, modified course load and
test proctoring, technical devices and counselling.
As soon
as you are registered as a full time, part time on continuing
education George Brown student please fill
out an intake form, return it to the Deaf Services office
and notify the office as soon as you know you will be
coming to George Brown so that services can be arranged
for you
before classes begin.
You will find an intake form at
www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs then
click Disability Services.
As soon as you have registered
as a George Brown Student, please call or visit the
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services office, located at the
St.
James Campus in Room 173, at (416) 415-5000, ext. 2066
or TTY at 1-877-515-5559. You can also reach the office
by fax at (416) 415-2161 or by e-mail at jcorry@georgebrown.ca.
TTY PAYPHONE LOCATIONS
Casa Loma: - second floor, near “C” Building
elevators
St. James: - lower level, near Student
Service Centre
St. James: - main floor, near east
elevators
St. James: - fifth floor, to the right
off central elevators
Hospitality, 300 Adelaide Street E.
- first floor, north balcony (look for payphone)
Ryerson Campus: - 99 Gerrard St. East,
payphone near room 597
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Disability Services
I have a physical, emotional
or learning disability.
What kind of assistance is available to me?
You can get information about assistance for various disabilities
from the Disability Service Office at (416) 415-5000, ext.
2622. Specialized technical equipment and accommodations
are available for many classroom and testing situations.
To
receive services from the Disability Services office,
please fill in an intake form and return it to the Disability
Services office in Room 582C at St. James Campus. You
will
find the intake form at www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs then
click Disability Services.
Also see Counselling
Services. |
Dropping Courses
Please see Adding and Dropping
Courses. |
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Electives
Please see General Education
Electives |
Emergency Funding
I am experiencing unforeseen
financial difficulties.
How can I get immediate financial aid?
Emergency funds are available if you are facing unforeseen
financial difficulties as a result of injury, theft, or
illness. Apply at the Financial Assistance Office.
George Brown College Student Emergency
Fund
Tuition fees paid by all full-time
students support the Emergency Fund. The program is designed
to assist students who have been placed in serious financial
difficulty due to sudden and unexpected situations such
as fire, theft, death, accident, etc. Applications are
available through the Financial Assistance Office. Return
completed applications to the Financial Assistance Office
and speak to one of the consultants. The bursaries are
non-repayable but are subject to tax depending on amount.
What can I do if I don't
have enough money for books?
Book Vouchers are offered to first year students who find themselves in a financial situation where they cannot buy a necessary text book at the beginning of the year. Applications are available through the Student Service Centres at St. James and Casa Loma Campuses and students can check at the Student Service Centre in 3 days regarding the result. Ryerson students can speak to the Financial Assistance consultant in Room # 611.
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Exemptions
How can I get an academic
exemption from a course?
- Register in the course(s) you are applying to be exempted
from and attend classes. This way if your application
for exemption is not
granted you would be properly registered.
- Complete the application
for exemption form. Note that the deadline for exemption
applications is by the 10th working
day from the start of the semester.
- Ensure that you have
signed the exemption application.
- Attach all appropriate
supporting documentation that will assist you in the
evaluation of your application.
This would include a copy of a transcript showing
the mark(s) obtained for the course(s) you are applying
to
be exempted
from, as well as a course description.
- Submit the
completed, signed form and its supporting documentation
to the appropriate Academic Department.
Locations are listed below.
- The appropriate program
co-ordinator/course instructor will evaluate your application.
If your
application
for exemption has been approved the academic
division will
change your status in the course(s) from RE or
RW (registered) to EX (exempt). Please check
your status
at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
Academic divisions are required to have all exemption
applications evaluated by the end of the third
week of classes. Any
concerns you may have should be directed to your
academic division.
- Check your timetable on STU-VIEW.
Any courses you have been granted an exemption
for will be
listed there.
If an exemption is granted,
can I register in a Continuing Education course in its place?
Unfortunately not. You may, if space is available, register
in another full-time post-secondary course that has the
same number of hours at no additional charge.
NOTE: Refunds are not granted
for exemptions. Getting one or more exemptions may affect
your status as a full-time student and, consequently, eligibility
for OSAP and/or Student Association Health Insurance. Check
your status before deciding to apply for an exemption.
Normally a full-time student
is defined as a student who is taking 66 2/3% of the courses
required in a given semester.
You may have to return an OSAP loan if your status changes
to part-time (less than 60% course load).
For non-academic exemptions, please
see PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).
Locations and Contact Information
for the Academic Departments
Faculty of Community Services
and Health Sciences
St. James Campus
200 King Street East
Centre for Community Services & Development
Room 440E
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 2185
Fax. No. 416 415-2646
Centre for Health Sciences, Nursing
7th Floor
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 2367
Fax. No. 416 415-2538
Centre for Health Sciences*
Casa Loma
Campus
175 Kendal Avenue
Room B204
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 4541
Fax. No. 416 415-4794
*If your program is at the St. James
Campus, please see the address above for the Centre for
Community Services
and Development.
Centre for Early Childhood Development
The Sally Horsfall-Eaton Centre for Studies in Community
Health at Ryerson
99 Gerrard Street East
Room 597
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 2310
Fax. No. 416 415-2565
Faculty of Business and Creative Arts (Business, Financial
Services, Graphic Design)
St. James Campus
200 King Street East
Room 313A
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 2160
Fax. No. 416 415-2094
Faculty of Business and Creative Arts (Fashion, Theatre,
General Arts & Science)
Casa Loma Campus
160 Kendal Avenue
Room C442
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 4840
Fax. No. 416 415-4848
Faculty of Technology
Casa Loma Campus
Centre for Advanced Building Technologies
Room E228 - 146 Kendal Avenue
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 4398
Fax. No. 416 415-4515
Centre for Advanced Engineering Technologies
Room C430 (Micro/mechanical Programs) - 160 Kendal
Avenue
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 4401
Fax No. 416 415-4293
Room C430 (Information Technology Programs) - 160 Kendal
Avenue
Tel. No. 416 415-5000 ext. 4287
Fax. No. 416 415-4024
Centre for Hospitality and Tourism Management
Dean's
Office
300 Adelaide Street East
Room 242
Tel No. 416 415-5000 ext. 2240
Fax. No. 416 415-2501
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Financial Assistance
Also look
under the following specific sections in this document:
If you have received OSAP funding.
Can I work part-time to supplement
my OSAP loan?
If you are an OSAP recipient who is
seeking part-time employment, you may apply for student jobs
on campus through the Ontario
Work Study Program.
The Ontario Work Study Plan
(OWSP) is a government sponsored program
that gives students a chance to get at
a part-time job on campus.
Through this plan, you can earn extra money and gain valuable
job experience while you are in school.
What are the Government
guidelines for Work Study Program eligibility?
[Source: OSAP website, https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html,
Ontario Work Study Plan (OWSP)" section, under funding available for full-time students]. Please
check the OSAP website for the most current information.
If
you do not have sufficient OSAP funds to pay all your education-related
costs, you may be able eligible to participate
in OWSP.
OWSP can help you reach your goals
by providing extra income. But remember, while you are in
school, your first
priority
is your schoolwork. The job must not interfere with your
studies.
Eligibility
You can apply for help through
the Ontario Work Study Plan if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
or permanent resident;
- an Ontario resident;
- a full-time student registered at
any Ontario university or college of applied arts and
technology;
- in
receipt of OSAP.
- You are particularly encouraged to apply
for OWSP if you belong to one of the following
groups: Aboriginal Canadians,
francophones, persons with disabilities, social
assistance recipients, sole-support parents, visible
minorities,
current or former wards of the Crown, and women.
Types of jobs available
George Brown
College has different types of part-time jobs available on
campus. In general, you can expect to work in
clerical, academic, or service-related areas. For example,
you might work in a school office, on a special project,
in a lab, or in a bookstore. You may even work in an area
related to your field of study.
Amount of money you can earn
You'll
earn $9.50 per hour and can work up to 15 hours per week.
The maximum amount of money you can earn per semester
is $1,000.
The Ontario Work Study Program provides
OSAP students with part-time jobs throughout the college.
Students complete
an application form, locate their own job through any of
the departments, i.e. Athletics, your own Faculty, the Library,
etc. The Financial Assistance Office must approve your application
before you begin work.
Remember that income earned during
the school year from any source, Work Study Program or not,
legally must be reported
to the Financial Assistance Office and may impact your OSAP
funding, either during the current school year or in the
future. Applications and information are available through
the Financial Assistance Office.
How do I get information
about George Brown's Work Study Program?
For questions regarding
Work Study Programs, please phone (416) 415-5000 ext. 2488.
I
am not receiving OSAP but I do need to work to support myself.
Is there any way I can earn money on campus?
The George Brown
College Student Assistance Fund has a work-study program
if you are a student in financial need who is not
eligible for OSAP.
Work Study Program for non-OSAP
Students
This program allows students to work
on a part-time basis throughout the College, to a maximum
of 15 hours per week
at $9.50 per hour. Funds for this program come from tuition
fee payments of all full-time students and acceptance is
based on financial need. Students complete an application
form, locate their own job through any of the departments,
i.e. Athletics, your own Faculty, the Library, etc. The Financial
Assistance office must approve your application before you
begin work. Applications and information are available through
the Financial Assistance Office. You can also check gbcareers.georgebrown.ca for
part-time jobs available on campus.
For questions
regarding Work Study Programs, please phone
(416) 415-2488.
Are there other campus organizations
that will help me find work, prepare a résumé,
etc.?
George Brown College's Counselling
& Career Coaching Services uses Workopolis Campus
to post employment
opportunities
from employers who specifically are looking for George
Brown students and graduates. WorkopolisCampus is the Internet
job-posting site for full-time, part-time and continuing
education students and graduates of George Brown College.
All
students, whether they are full-time, part-time, Continuing
Education or program graduates, can pick up their password
from any Counselling office. They will be asked to show their
Student ID Card or their registration receipt as proof of
enrolment in a course or program in the College.
www.workopoliscampus.com
The
Peer Program
The Peer Program has a number of positions
available if you are a full-time student in a post-secondary
program.
The
Peer Program hires responsible, committed students for the
following positions: Peer Tutors, Peer Advisors, Peer Career
Assistants and Special Projects Peers. These positions pay
between $10 and $12 per hour depending on the duties, and
allow you to work up to a maximum of 15 hours a week depending
on your schedule and the demand for service. You can pick
up an application and receive more information about these
positions at your campus Counselling & Career Coaching Services office.
Other Services
If you need help preparing
your traditional/scannable résumé or
cover letter or would like to receive coaching for a job
interview, contact the Counselling & Career Coaching Services office on your campus for a workshop schedule or
a personal appointment. Students can also access online resources - through
the Student Affairs web site - www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs.
Counselling & Career Coaching Services
St. James Campus
Room 582C - Tel: (416) 415-5000, ext. 2107
Casa Loma Campus
Room C317 - Tel: (416) 415-5000, ext. 4585
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G |
General Education Electives (GenEDs)
What are GenEDs and how do I choose
them?
Most returning students and some
first semester students are required to register for a
general education elective (i.e. GSCI1045 or GHUM1112.)
Go on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/. If you are
required to register for a general education elective you
will be prompted to do so. Follow the instructions and
select your general education electives.
If you require
a print out of general elective choices please contact
the Contact Centre at 416 415-2000. You can
also register for electives at the registration centres.
General Education is intended to
provide college graduates with the knowledge, skills and
understanding to fulfill
their personal growth and development. George Brown College
offers students a variety of choices in the three major
categories of study as established by the College Standards
and Accreditation Council (CSAC).
| Category of Study |
Course Category Code |
Example |
| Arts and Humanities |
GHUM |
GHUM 1060 Art & Music in the Western
World |
| Social Sciences |
GSSC |
GSSC 1144 Working in a Diverse Workforce |
| Science and Technology |
GSCI |
GSCI 1045 Nutrition |
It is important to select the correct
combination of general education electives to meet the
graduation requirements
of your program.
Consider the following when choosing
your general education electives:
- The category of study
of elective courses successfully completed to date.
To verify those courses, check your unofficial transcript
on STU-VIEW (http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/)
- The
category of study of mandatory general education
credits in your program.
- The category of study of
any specialization/other general education credits
in your program.
- To verify the above information, check the requirements
for your program on the website or contact
your academic department.
It is the student's
responsibility to ensure that the proper general education
course components
are completed to meet program requirements. Students who
need clarification, academic advisement or further information
about these general education requirements as they relate
to their particular program of study, are encouraged to
speak to their General Education professors or to their
Academic Department.
What should I do if I didn't choose
an elective prior to the start of classes?
Most post-secondary
programs offer an elective course, usually after the
first semester. Go on-line at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
You will be presented with appropriate elective choices.
Follow the instructions and select your elective(s).
If you require a print out of elective
choices please contact the Contact Centre at 416 415-2000.
You can also
register
for electives at the registration centres.
Note:
The deadline date for adding general elective courses
is five days after the start of classes.
The deadline date
for dropping general elective courses is
10 days after
the start of classes.
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GO Transit Passes
How do I get a student rate
to travel on GO Transit?
If you are going to be traveling into Toronto to attend George Brown College, you may want to purchase a GO Transit student monthly
pass. They can save you about 50% off the cost of 40 adult single-ride tickets or almost 40% off the cost of an adult monthly GO
pass.
Student passes are valid for unlimited travel by the pass holder between two specified fare zones within the time period specified
on the pass. They are not transferable. Pass holders must sign the front of the pass in order to validate it. Passes are valid anytime
in the calendar month specified on the pass. You don't always need to be traveling to and from school, but you can travel only between
the fare zones specified on the pass.
But first you need to get a valid GO Transit Student Identification Card. This is not the same as your George Brown College Student
I.D.
If you are a registered full-time student, you can also apply for a GO Train Student Card on STU-VIEW at: stuview.georgebrown.ca until
the last day to add a course to your schedule as indicated on the Important Dates for students for each term.
Otherwise, visit
the Student Service Centre to complete an application in person.
For more information on passes or schedules, the GO Transit information line can be reached toll-free at 1 (888) GET ON GO (438-6646);
or online at www.gotransit.com.
[Information source:
GO Transit website, May, 2003]
For local transit information, please see Transit
- Local.
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Grades
How do I get a copy?
To receive a copy of a term grade, check STU-VIEW Please make sure that you notify
the college immediately if your address, telephone number, etc. changes (or you can make the change yourself on STU-VIEW.)
Grades that have been submitted are
updated at the end of each month. If a grade for a completed
course is missing,
students should contact their academic department. Also,
if a student believes a grade is incorrect again the
correct course of action is to contact their academic department.
See also Frequently Asked Questions about Records(Transcripts;
Education Verification; Graduation, Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees; Grades) |
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Health Insurance
General Information
The Student
Association offers the
Student Health and Dental Plan. The plan covers all domestic
and international post-secondary (full-time) students.
Each campus has a Health Plan Office where students can
access information about the plan, receive assistance in
filling out the claim forms, and pick up the Pay Direct
Drug Card.
All student questions/concerns should
be directed to the Student Benefits hotline at (416) 415-
2443, emailed
to
studentplans@georgebrown.ca or to the respective campus
Health Plan Office:
- ST. JAMES - Room -121, in the basement across from the cafeteria
- CASA LOMA - Room E130, Life Works Centre
- RYERSON - Room SHE614, in the Student Association Office
Note: Opt out deadline for those with equivalent coverage is October 1, 2009 for September enrollment and February 4,
2010 for January enrollment.
For Family Enrollment addition, the deadline is October 8, 2009 for September enrollment and February 11, 2010 for January
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Holds on Students Accounts
How do I correct a financial
or academic hold on my student record?
For financial holds, contact
the Accounts Receivable department at 416-415-5000 ext. 4408.
For academic holds, contact your academic office. Please
see Academic Departments for
contact information.
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Housing
Is there an on-campus residence
at George Brown College?
There is no on-campus residence. However, we purchase an off-campus housing registry from the University of Toronto to assist students.
You will be required to pay a membership fee of $22.00 for 8 weeks. This registry contains listings of private accommodations
within the Greater Toronto Area. To access the registry, register with the Housing Department either at the St. James Campus - Room
-113, or at the Casa Loma Campus - Room C317. You will be given a card which you must show each time you wish to see the listings.
Is the housing listed in
the registry close to the College?
Since private individuals list the residences for rent, they could be located anywhere in Toronto. It is always a good idea to look
at a map of the area and to view the dwelling before signing any rental agreements. Please call the Student Housing Office at (416)
415-5000, ext. 2101 or (416) 415- 5000, ext. 2296 or visit our website at www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs/housing/housing.aspx for
more information.
How much can I expect to
pay for rent?
Rents may vary depending on the quality,
privacy and location of the dwelling. Most rents listed
by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:
Shared Accommodations:
$400 - 600 per month
Private Accommodations:
Bachelor - $600-750 per month
One-bedroom - $750-1,000 per month
Two-bedroom - $900-1,400 per month
Three-bedroom - $1,500-2,000 per month
Rental listings are also published
in most local newspapers, including the Toronto Star
(http://www.thestar.com/)
and the Globe and Mail (http://www.globeandmail.com/),
as well as a free publication called Renter's News.
These publications are not associated with George Brown
Collegethey are listed here for your convenience.
Are there in-town residences
where students might live?
There are two residences that house
many of our students. Rooms are limited so apply early.
The Residence College Hotel
90 Gerrard St. West, Toronto, ON,
M5G 1J6.
Tel: 416-351-1010
Fax: 416-351-8583
E-mail: residencecollegehotel@uhn.on.ca
Neill-Wycik Co-op College Inc.
96 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, ON,
M5B 1G7
Tel: 1-800- 268-4358 or 416-977-2320
Fax: 416-977-2809
Email: housing@neill-wycik.com
Web: www.neill-wycik.com
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How to Apply
For programs at George Brown College apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca,
the application processing service owned and operated by Ontario’s publicly-funded colleges. There is a non-refundable
fee to apply (see www.ontariocolleges.ca for
details).
How do I contact ontariocolleges.ca?
Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1 888 892 2228 or click 'Ask Us' at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
The mailing address is
Ontario College Application Services
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, ON
N1G 5J3
What do I need to do about my transcripts?
What you do about transcripts depends on a number of things.
- If you are in high school in Ontario let your guidance office know you are applying and they will send your transcripts to www.ontariocolleges.ca for you.
- If you are currently in high school in another Canadian province, you need to send one (1) official transcript to www.ontariocolleges.ca.
- If you are out of high school, you need to arrange with your last high school to have one (1) official transcript sent to www.ontariocolleges.ca. Depending
on where you went to high school, you may be able to request your transcript electronically through the transcript request service
at www.ontariocolleges.ca. If not, contact your last high school directly.
- If you have attended an Ontario college or university, order your official transcripts through the transcript request service
at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
- If you attended a college or university outside Ontario, but still in Canada, you must request that the institution you
attended send an official transcript to www.ontariocolleges.ca.
- If you are sending documents from any educational institution outside of Canada, you need to send an original or certified copy of
the documents and an official English or French translation, if the document is not in English or French, to www.ontariocolleges.ca. There
is an international document assessment fee of $60.00 to evaluate your credentials.
Find out more about How to Apply. |
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ID Cards
See also www.georgebrown.ca/studentcard/
How do I get my photo I.D. card?
Q: Who is eligible for a Student
Photo Identification (I.D.) Card?
A:
- active registered full-time students who pay the assessed
photo I.D. fee
- active registered tuition short program students who pay
the assessed photo I.D. fee
- Redirection Through Education (RTE) and 'FOR YOU' Program
students
- active international full-time students
- part-time Con-Ed student who pay extra $12.00 (optional)
- Apprentice program student who pay extra $12.00 (optional)
Q: What do I need to get
my photo I.D. card?
A: Students obtaining their
new student photo I.D. card must present personal
identification and proof of registration/payment.
Q: When, where and how do
I get my photo I.D. card?
A:Go to:
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Casa Loma Campus : Library Learning Commons
160 Kendal Avenue, Room C350
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St. James Campus : Library Learning Commons
- Main - 200 King St. E., Room 121
- Annex - 200 King St. E., Room -124
- Hospitality - E-library – 300 Adelaide St. E., Room 111
- Ryerson Campus:
- Location: One Card Office,
Jorgenson Hall,
Room JOR-02,
350 Victoria Street
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
You may contact the Ryerson One Card Office
at 416-979-5000 ext.7565
email: onecard@ryerson.ca
Web site: www.ryerson.ca/onecard
Q: How can I use my photo
I.D. card?
A:George Brown College's
student photo identification card is more than just student
I.D. It has the capacity to improve access to services and
help reduce cash transactions during your life at George
Brown College.
Your photo I.D. will identify you as student at the College giving you access to many of our facilities, including the Open Access
Computer Learning Centres; be your Library Learning Commons (LLC) Borrower's Card; and be a "venda-card" for cashless photocopying
and printing.
Q: What do I do to activate
my photo I.D. card as a library borrower's card?
A: Your Photo-ID card will already be activated as
your Library/LRC Borrowers card. Be sure that you carry your
I.D. card with you at all times since you will need it to
check out material from the LLC and to access the Open Access
Computer Learning Centre (OACLC).
In fact, your I.D. card is required for a variety of services
on campus. In some situations, you may be asked to provide
additional pieces of identification, including one containing
your photo.
Q: Do I need to get new Student
Photo Identification Card every year or every semester?
A: No. Your photo I.D.
card is a permanent card that is issued in your first semester.
The cost is covered by a student I.D. fee that's paid in the
first year installments.
Q: I lost my photo I.D. card.
What should I do?
A: To avoid unauthorized use and responsibility for misuse, including financial liability, you must report lost or stolen cards,
as well as changes of address, to the Photo ID Office in your Library
Learning Commons.
A replacement charge of $12 is charged for lost or damaged cards. Ryerson, however, charges $30.00 to replace the Ryerson/George Brown
College Photo-ID card.
The Library Learning Commons (LLC) Help Desk has a file of lost and found cards, so check your campus LLC first before purchasing
a replacement card!
Currently the Photo-ID Office can accept cash only. You may pay the photo ID fee on-line by using Stu-View. Please print
your receipt and bring it to your campus photo ID location with a piece of Government-issued photo identification.
Q: I am a returning student.
What do I need to do?
A: You need to update your encoded card expiry date.
Visit the Library Learning Commons (LLC) at the Casa Loma and St. James Campus or the Academic Resource Centre (ARC) in the
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre on the Ryerson Campus with your proof of registration to update your student photo I.D. card. You should
update your card within the first 2 weeks of class.
Q: I am a
student in the Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood
Assistant
or the Activation Coordinator/Gerontology program in the
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre
on the campus of Ryerson University. Do I need Photo-ID at Ryerson?|
A: Yes, you will need a Ryerson University Photo-ID
card that specifically identifies
you as a George Brown College student on the campus of Ryerson University. You
will need this card to access all Ryerson services, including
borrowing from the Ryerson library, photocopying and printing.
Q:
What do I need to get my Ryerson University/George Brown
College Photo-ID?
A: In order to get
your card, you must bring
2-3 pieces of personal identification (2 only if one piece
contains a photograph), and your completed Ryerson University/George
Brown College September 2009 Photo-ID Authorization form to your picture taking
session.
Q:
Where do I get my Ryerson University/George Brown College, September 2009 Photo-ID Authorization form?
A: George Brown College will be mailing authorization forms to new students beginning August 2009. Students registering thereafter
may pick up their authorization forms from the Early Childhood Education Office on the 5th Floor of the Sally Horsfall-Eaton Centre. Please be sure to
bring identification.
Q: When and Where do I go to get my Ryerson University/George
Brown College Photo-ID?
A: You may obtain your Onecard:
Regular Location and Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: One Card Office, Jorgenson Hall, Room JOR-02, 350 Victoria Street
You may contact the Ryerson One Card Office at 416-979-5000 ext. 7565
email: onecard@ryerson.ca.
Web site: www.ryerson.ca/onecard
Q: How long is my Ryerson University/George Brown College
Photo-ID valid?
A: You Photo-ID card is valid for the whole time you are taking courses at George Brown College.
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Late Admits
Just prior to the start of each semester,
the college will accept applications directly (space permitting);
that way, the applicant does not have to go through www.ontariocolleges.ca first,
which will save
her/him time. "Late Admit" applicants will still
be required to use an www.ontariocolleges.ca application form and
to attach
appropriate documentation, including a cheque made payable
to www.ontariocolleges.ca for $95.00.
You will also need to present any required documentation, including transcripts, high school or equivalency diplomas, landing papers
(if applicable), and valid personal identification. College staff will process the application and forward it to www.ontariocolleges.ca on
behalf of the applicant. Please ensure that you make the $95.00 cheque (for academic year 2009-2010) payable to Ontario College
Application Services (OCAS).
If you would like to
apply to a full-time program, please go to the Registration
Office on any campus. College staff
will ask you if you have applied using the www.ontariocolleges.ca application
form before. If you already have a current application on
file at www.ontariocolleges.ca (for programs offered between August
and July
of the current year), you do not have to apply again or pay
another $95.00. Please note that www.ontariocolleges.ca does
not give refunds
for duplicate applications.
The fastest method for updating
an www.ontariocolleges.ca application to include an amended program choice
is by calling www.ontariocolleges.ca toll-free at
1 (888) 892-2228 - they are open Monday to Friday between
8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. www.ontariocolleges.ca will usually be able to make
the requested program change while you are on the telephone.
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Library Learning Commons (LLC)/Libraries
How do I access the Library
Learning Commons (LLC)/Libraries?
George Brown College operates a Library Learning Commons (LLC) /Libraries at each major campus
and an Academic
Resource Centre in the Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre on the
campus of Ryerson University. Our collections reflect the
programs taught at each campus. We subscribe to a number
of full-text databases that are available on-site and online
through our website at http://llc.georgebrown.ca/llc/.
You will need your GBC Photo-ID or an Educational Resources
Library card, in order to access the collection.
Casa Loma
Library Learning Commons/Library:
Located in Room C330, 160 Kendal Avenue, Toronto
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of
Operation (subject to change):
Monday to Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Please note: on Holiday Weekends, i.e. Victoria Day, Civic
Holiday, Thanksgiving, the following hours will apply:
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday & Holiday Monday - Closed
Please note: on the Easter Weekend, the following hours
will apply:
Good Friday-Closed
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
For more information, call (416) 415-5000 ext. 4634.
Casa Loma ESL Resource Centre/Library
Located in Room 315, 1 Dartnell Avenue, Toronto
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation (subject to
change):
Monday to Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
For more information, call (416) 415-5000 ext. 4950
St. James Library Learning Commons/Library
Located in Room 121, 200 King Street East, Toronto
Summer Semester Hours of Operation (subject to change):
Monday to Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation (subject to
change):
Monday to Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday
- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: on Holiday Weekends, i.e. Victoria Day, Civic
Holiday, Thanksgiving, the following hours will apply:
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday & Holiday Monday - Closed
Please note: on the Easter Weekend, the following hours
will apply:
Good Friday-Closed
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
For more information, call (416) 415-5000 ext. 2173
Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre Academic Resource Centre:
Located in Room 677, Eric Palin Hall, 99 Gerrard Street
East, Toronto.
Students registered in the Early Childhood Education,
Early Childhood Assistant or the Activation Coordinator/Gerontology
programs need a Ryerson University/George Brown College
Photo-ID card. (See also: ID cards). With this card they
will have access to the Ryerson Library (except for databases).
ARC (Academic Resource Centre) provides Open Access Computing,
on-site use of the Video Collection, and access to GBC
databases.
Summer Hours of Operation:
TBA
Fall/Winter Semester Hours of Operation (subject to
change):
Monday - Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please note: On Holiday Weekends, i.e. Victoria Day, Civic
Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, the ARC closes at 3:30
on the Friday and will be closed on the Holiday Monday.
For more information, call (416) 415-5000 ext. 2977.
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Lockers
How do I get a locker?
Registration for you Locker is
available on STU-VIEW
Frequently Asked
Questions about Locker Service Program
Locker Service
Policy
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Mature Students Information Sessions
Are you thinking about returning to school? We offer information sessions throughout the year to help you with questions that you may have about admissions requirements, financial assistance, student services and application procedures. Register on-line |
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Name Changes
For in-person name changes, students will need a valid Marriage Certificate (for proof of surname changes), Legal
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OCAS (Ontario College Application Services)
www.ontariocolleges.ca is the application
processing service owned and operated by Ontario’s publicly-funded
colleges. There is an $95 charge for applying to George
Brown
or any other college in Ontario. For the most current information,
please consult the www.ontariocolleges.ca website.
Application fees are not refunded
for duplicate applications.
Application fees will not be transferred
from one application cycle to another. The only exceptions
are:
- If the applicant's only college
program choice has been cancelled by the college.
In this case a refund or transfer
is processed on request only.
- If an applicant who originally
applied for the Fall intake has been offered early
admission (summer semester) by the
college, www.ontariocolleges.ca will not charge another application
fee in this case.
www.ontariocolleges.ca will hold applications received
without payment and notify the applicants that, to retain
the original received
date of their application, payment in full
must be received at www.ontariocolleges.ca within 14 days of the date of notification of non-payment.
www.ontariocolleges.ca
will notify applicants that if payment is not made within
a two-week period, the application will be withdrawn. The
date that the payment is then received
is considered to be the date that the application is received.
A $20 fee is charged
for returned cheques, (e.g. post-dated or stale-dated cheques,
NSF cheques, "stop payment" cheques, cheques drawn on accounts which
have been closed or in which funds have been frozen).
To ensure that all qualifying
applicants are processed through www.ontariocolleges.ca, colleges must submit www.ontariocolleges.ca applications
with payment received at the college through the
late application process.
Please see the Late
Admits section of this FAQ booklet for late application
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Orientation for Programs
Many programs offer an orientation
prior to the start of a semester. You should receive communication
from each program administrative office regarding specific
dates prior to the start of classes. You can also consult
the website for up-to-date information at:
http://www.georgebrown.ca/orientation/index.aspx
Also see Social Events
Campus Calendar, Student
Associations.
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OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
What is OSAP?
When you fill out an OSAP application
you are applying for assistance funded by the provincial
government (Ontario Student Loans, Ontario Student Opportunity
Grants, and Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarships) and/or
the federal government (Canada Student Loans, Canada Study
Grant for Students with Dependants, Canada Millennium Scholarships,
and Canada Access Grant for Student with Permanent Disabilities). Other sources of financial assistance (e.g.,
bursaries), for which you must fill out a separate application,
are explained in detail on the OSAP Web site. You should
also check with the Financial Aid office to investigate
other sources of financial assistance available to you.
For
more information, please go directly to the OSAP website
at https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html.
I am a new student.
Where do I pick up my Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
loan papers?
During 'Start-Up', there will be
loan distribution centres at St. James, Casa Loma and Ryerson
campuses. Signage will be posted at all three campuses
to direct you to the correct room.
Be prepared to show your Social Insurance Number Card
and photo identification in order to receive your loans.
For problematic issues you can contact one of our Financial
Assistance offices at St. James, Casa Loma or Ryerson campus.
For service at St. James you must get a Qmatic number at
the Student Service Centre and wait until
your number is called.
St. James Campus:
Location: 200 King St. E.
in the Student Service Centre.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone:
Norman Skolnick (416) 415-5000, ext. 2476 - Reception
and General Inquiries
Fax: (416) 415-5141
Consultants:
Al Kurtz, (416) 415-5000, ext. 2478 or
e-mail
Jeanette Kyryluk, (416) 415-5000, ext.
2487 or e-mail
Benu Critoph (416) 415-5000 ext. 2802 or e-mail
Manager:
Peter Olteanu, (416) 415-5000, ext. 2479 or e-mail
Casa Loma Campus:
Location: 160 Kendal Ave. in the Student Service
Centre
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: Reception and General Inquiries, (416)
415-5000
ext. 4064
Fax: (416) 415-4930
Consultant:
Esther Huynh, (416) 415-5000 ext.
4060 or e-mail
Denise Laurin, (416) 415-5000, ext. 4064 or e-mail
Ryerson University Site:
Location: 99 Gerrard Street East, Room
611
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12
p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Consultant:
Mohammad Asim (416) 415-5000 ext. 2960 or
email
FRIDAYS BEFORE LONG WEEKENDS, THE
COLLEGE CLOSES AT 3:30 P.M.
I haven't applied for OSAP
yet.
What should I do?
Apply as soon as possible. You can
apply on-line at https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html at
no cost - this
method produces the fastest response. You can also download
and print the paper application from the above website,
complete it and bring it to the Financial Assistance Office.
Please be aware that the "paper" or hard copy
application costs $10 to process. If you do not have Internet
access from home, you may use the Open Access Computer
Labs at any campus to apply online.
To receive a full year's
OSAP assessment, you must apply during the first 45 days
of the college year. After that,
you get a pro-rated amount. This means that you receive
funding for only the time left in the school year. You
cannot receive funding if you apply after 90 days before
the end of the school year. If you have any questions,
please contact the St. James Financial Assistance Office
at (416) 415-5000, ext. 2476. Casa Loma at (416) 415-5000,
ext. 4060 or Ryerson at (416) 415-5000, ext. 2960.
Students
who have completed at least one year of a program and
are continuing in the next year of the same program
at the same college can apply directly on-line in spring if you have not changed your
status. Check the availability of the on-line application in April at https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html. The ministry will send signature pages and requests
directly
to you or you can print your own signature pages from
the web. Submit your completed documents directly to
the Financial Assistance Office at the college.
NOTE: BScN (S118) collaborative
degree Nursing students please note that if you are attending
the George Brown
College site for the first two years of the program, you
must indicate "George Brown College" on your
OSAP form.
I am a part-time student.
Can I apply for financial assistance?
You may be eligible for a Canada Part-Time Student Loan
and/or Special Opportunity Grant, both of which are assessed
with one application. They provide students with funding
to study from 20% to 59% of a course load for OSAP-qualified
courses. You must have a good reason for studying part-time
and provide proof of your income. Part-time loans require
that a student pay the interest during the study period
on the loan.
What should I do if I want
to appeal my OSAP assessment?
You can drop by or call the St. James Financial Assistance
Office at (416) 415-5000, ext. 2476, Casa Loma at (416)
415-5000, ext. 4060, or Ryerson at (416) 415-5000, ext.
2960. One of the consultants will see if there is anything
that can be done to help. There are many exceptions to
the regular assessment, so some assistance may be available.
You may also be eligible for additional financial aid from
the Student Assistance Fund and part-time jobs offered
through the Work/Study program.
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Photo ID
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Password for students
You should have received your password in the mail. All students who have been accepted to the College are assigned a password.
If you have already been assigned a password but have lost it, you can contact the Contact Centre at 416 415-2000, or 1-800-265-2002.
You can also use this number to report any problems you are experiencing. Please keep your Password private-it protects your personal
information.
For password assistance you may also visit the self-serve password utility website at:
https://service.georgebrown.ca
Detailed instructions on resetting your password can be found online at:
www.georgebrown.ca/IDM |
Password for Faculty/Staff
Please go to http://service.georgebrown.ca to reset your password. If
you continue to have difficulty, call the Contact centre at (416) 415-2000.
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Placement Testing
See Testing - Assessment
and Placement. |
PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)
I already have work experience
related to courses in my program.
How can I get credit for this?
If you meet the admission requirements for a program, you can apply for an assessment of your work-related experience to see if
it is eligible for credit recognition. This process is called Prior
Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). To receive credit for work experience, you will write an examination or essay for
a particular course, and/or prepare a portfolio of achievements that document your skills, for assessment by faculty. The PLAR process
costs $96 per course. To discuss PLAR options, contact the academic program office to meet with a program co-ordinator. For general
information, call the PLAR OFFICE AT (416) 415-5000 ext. 7527.
The PLAR process takes several
weeks to complete - please
ensure that you apply well ahead of departmental deadlines.
For more information about PLAR and the deadlines for applications,
call your academic department office.
NOTE: Refunds are
not granted for exemptions. Getting one or more exemptions
may affect your status as a full-time
student and, consequently, eligibility for OSAP and/or
Student Association Health Insurance.
Check your status
before deciding to apply for an exemption. Normally a
full-time student is defined as a student
who is taking 66 2/3% of the courses required in a given
semester.
You may have to return an OSAP loan if your status
changes to part-time (less than 60% course load).
For academic exemptions, please see
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Replacement Diplomas/Certificates
How do I get a replacement
diploma or certificate?
An Academic Record Request Form needs
to be completed and returned to the Registration Centre
with appropriate payment - $40, for Post-Secondary
Diploma and Continuing Education Certificate. A valid photo ID is required for In person request and pick up (e.g. Student Card,
Driver’s License, passport).
A copy of the
Academic Record Request Form and instructions for submission
can be obtained on our website at the Registrar's
Office.
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Scholarships
Please see Bursaries, Scholarships
and Awards.
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Second Career
Second Career is a Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities program that supports laid-off individuals
who require skills training to assist them to find employment in demand occupations in Ontario. Through Second Career, applicants may
obtain assistance with tuition, books and supplies, transportation, living, and other expenses associated with training. Please
visit www.georgebrown.ca/secondcareer for
more information.
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Social Events - Campus Calendar
How can I meet new friends
and get involved in campus life?
Watch for the following Student Association
and College-sponsored events.
See also Student
Association.
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Sponsorships
What information is required
if I am being sponsored?
If you are being sponsored it means
that someone else is responsible for paying your tuition
fees. The College will require an official (original) sponsorship
letter with total amount covered and invoice instructions
from your sponsor authorizing the college to bill them
for your tuition fees. The letter must include the name
and billing address of the sponsor. The letter must be
forwarded to the Finance Office (Attention: Wilma Mendoza).
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Student Associations
How can I meet new friends
at George Brown College?
Many exciting social and educational
events happen throughout the year at George Brown. Here
are some places where you can find out what's happening:
- GBC Student Association - find
out about social events, student clubs, and becoming
a student representative, call (416) 415-5000, ext. 2455;
- Athletics
and Student Life offers a variety of sports and recreational
activities at all levels. Call
(416)
415-5000, ext. 2176 or (416) 415-5000, ext. 4714;
- The
GBC Alumni Association offers a free Mentor Program that
matches alumni with current students. For information (416) 415-5000, ext. 2535;
- Check the Dialog Newspaper and the bulletin
boards for announcements about pubs, films, and special events
that take place throughout the year;
- For information
on workshops, tutoring and employment postings, call
Student Affairs:
- St. James (416) 415-5000, ext. 2107
- Casa Loma (416)
415-5000, ext. 4585
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Student Awards Office
The Awards Office can help identify which of the many scholarships, awards, bursaries, and grants available to George Brown College’s students you may be eligible for and assist with the application process.
For more information, please visit us in the Student Service Center or on the web through www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid
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Student Identification
Please see ID Cards. |
Student Records
The information contained in a student record is confidential and pertains to the individual student only. It is imperative that the
information contained in each student's record is up-to-date. This information includes items such as name, address, phone-number,
e-mail address, marital status, and date of birth. Students can update their information by visiting their academic office; dropping
by the registration counter on any campus; or accessing the on-line service, STU-VIEW,
via the Internet. To make changes, students will need a valid student number and password. For in-person name changes, students will
need a valid Legal Name Change Certificate, Marriage Certificate (for proof of surname changes), Birth Certificate or Driver's License.
See also Frequently Asked Questions about Records (Transcripts;
Education Verification; Graduation, Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees; Grades) |
STU-VIEW
What is STU-VIEW?
With STU-VIEW,
George Brown students may now do the following online:
- View and update your address,
phone number(s), and e-mail addresses;
- View and print
your class schedule including the day, time, room number
and professor of a class;
- View and print your grades.
Grades that have been submitted are updated at the
end of each month. If
a grade for a completed course is missing, students
should
contact their academic department.
- View and print
an UNOFFICIAL transcript (for more information, please
see Transcripts section).
- View any holds on your record
(overdue fees, library fines, academic standing, etc.)
which may prevent
registration activity or issuing diplomas, certificates,
or transcripts;
- Check your registration status.
- View and print Canadian Tax Form (T2202A )
- If you are an applicant, you can book your Admissions test
- If you are a new student, you can book your placement test
- Apply for a GO Transit discount pass
- Locker rental
- Change Stu-View password
- Search the web for job opportunities(JobSpyder™)
- Register
for and/or change/drop courses
- Pay your fees
STU-VIEW is available from any computer
with Internet access. You may access STU-VIEW
from any web browser from the College's website or http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
You will need to enter your password and your Student ID Number to access your student record.
Problems Accessing STU-VIEW?
If you are having trouble using STU-VIEW, please call 416 415-2000 or 1-800-265-2002. If you have forgotten your password, please
call 416 415-2000 or 1-800-265-2002 or you may visit the Self-Serve Password Utility website at:
https://service.georgebrown.ca
Detailed instructions on resetting your password can be found online at:
http://www.georgebrown.ca/IDM
If you would like to request your password in person,
please go to one of our Student Service Centres at either the St. James
or Casa Loma Campus. A staff member will look it up for you. Please remember that you will be asked to provide identification.
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Testing - Assessment and Placement
What is the Assessment Centre?
The Assessment Centre aims to contribute to student success by assessing the academic skills of applicants and new students to ensure
that they have the necessary basic skills to be admitted to their programs of choice and to be placed into English and math courses
that best meet their needs. For more information about the testing or assistance in booking your assessment, please call (416) 415-5000,
ext. 4992.
What is the pre-admission assessment?
The pre-admission assessment is designed to measure your basic academic skills level to determine if you have the
skills and aptitude necessary to successfully complete your program of choice. There are 2 types of pre-admission assessments administered
by the Assessment Centre: applicants who apply to any program as mature students or applicants who do not have the high school credits
required for admission to the program, and applicants to one or more of the more popular programs (called 'Oversubscribed' programs)
at the College. In the case of 'Oversubscribed' program applicants, testing is mandatory because a process of "ranking" based
upon test scores may be used to make admission decisions.
The following programs require all applicants to have their skill levels tested before admission:
- S112 - Dental Hygiene
- S121 - Registered Practical Nursing
What is a Post-Admission Placement Assessment?
The Post-Admissions Placement Assessment is designed to place you into the English and/or Mathematics course level
that is best suited to your needs. If you require preparatory English and/or Mathematics, you will be placed into a foundation-level
course that is geared to your needs. If however, you do not need any special support, you will be placed into our regular-level College
English and/or Mathematics course(s). First-year students in all programs are required to have their skill-levels assessed
before they can be registered into their English courses. First-year students in many programs are also required to have their math
skills assessed for placement into the appropriate level of math courses.
Placement testing is a requirement for all students* entering George Brown College. It is not an “Admissions Test” (
you have already been accepted into your program).
*Former George Brown College students who have successfully completed the required college-level courses do not need to test. Also,
students with a comparable English and/or Math credit from a college or university may be granted an exemption. As well, student
with a minimum of OAC University level English from high school –ENG4U at or above 80% are exempted from writing the English
placement test and will be granted an automatic exemption from the first semester English course. Please note that the Admissions office
must have a record of the applicable credit(s). For exemptions for Math courses you’ll need to fill out an Application
for Exemption Form and send it to your Academic Department for consideration.
What are foundation-level courses?
Foundation-level courses prepare you for your program’s college-level English and/or Math courses and are a prerequisite for
college-level courses. After you successfully complete your foundation-level course(s), you will move into the courses required
for graduation.
Please note: If you are required to take foundation-level courses, you will be charged additional fees when you register
for your college-level course(s)-usually in semester two. There may be circumstances where you will not be charged i.e., if
you are exempted from another course within the same term.
Math/English Course Registration
Most first semester students are required to have an English and/or Mathematics course on their schedule. Ideally, you should take
your placement assessment prior to registering.
If you complete your placement tests at least 48 hours prior to registering on the web, you will be presented with the
appropriate math and/or English course(s) when you go to register. (48 hours allows enough time for the Assessment
Centre staff to mark the tests and enter the results on the College's Student Records system).
How can I prepare for placement testing?
Test samples are available on the Assessment Centre
website. On the English placement assessment, you will be required to write an essay and a grammar editing test called
Writing Skills. The math placement test covers decimals, fractions, ratios, square roots, integers and exponents. Technology students
will also write algebra tests. Also provided, under Additional Resources in each of the topic areas, English and math ,
are links to websites, sample questions and resources that will be helpful for your review. Dictionaries and calculators are provided
where allowed by the test administration protocol. Students with disabilities or with special needs should call 416.415.5000 ext.
2622 to discuss their requirements for test accommodations.
For any information on Placement or Admission testing, call the Assessment Advisor at 416-415-5000 extension 4992. You may also
e-mail your questions to gbctest@georgebrown.ca or visit
the Assessment Centre website for general information.
What if I register for my courses before I complete my placement assessment?
If you are registering for a program offered by any faculty other than the faculty of Business & Creative Arts, the following
will apply.
When you go on-line to register at STU-VIEW you will be reminded that you must book your
placement test. You will have the opportunity to book your test on-line. If you have already completed your tests but have not waited
at 48 hours to register, you may ignore the message.
You will be permitted to continue registering. However, in place of an English and/or math course you will be registered in placeholder
courses such as COMM??? Test Reqd. or MATH??? Test Reqd.
Once you have been tested (and the Assessment Centre has entered scores) the placeholder course(s) will be replaced by the appropriate
math and/or English course(s) on your schedule.
If you are registering in a program offered by the Faculty of Business & Creative Arts, the following will apply.
When you go on-line to register at STU-VIEW you will be informed that you require a placement
assessment test and you will have the opportunity to book one on-line. If you have already completed your tests but have not waited
48 hours to register, you may ignore the message.
You will be permitted to continue with your registration for all courses other than math and/or English. For viewing and planning
purposes only, you will be presented with the placeholder courses such as COMM??? Test Reqd. or MATH??? Test Reqd. You can view the
times that the math and/or English courses are offered - but you cannot reserve a time until you have completed the placement
tests.
Once you have tested, the placeholder courses(s) will be replaced by the appropriate course selections. You are then required
to return to the web to register in the appropriate math and/or English course.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are properly registered in all courses including math and/or English.
Where are the Assessment Centres located?
Placement testing for students starting their programs in January 2010 is held at the Casa Loma Campus. Book your assessment appointment
online at STU-VIEW or call (416) 415-2005. Please
pay close attention to the location of your placement test when booking.
Do NOT wait. Register immediately as seats fill up quickly!
You must bring the following items to your testing session:
- the testing letter that you were sent (either mailed to you or given to you by an Admissions staff person)
- Government issued photo identification, i.e. driver’s licence, health card, passport etc. Please note you cannot be
tested without valid photo identification.
- pens and pencils
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Timetables
When do I get my timetable?
Once you have registered your timetable
will be immediately available. Register at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/.
Check the web site often, as any changes to your timetable
will be reflected there. You can also get a copy of your
timetable at your campus Registration Centre.
Your timetable
lists the days, times and locations of your courses.
Remember to keep checking http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/ for
the most up-to-date version. If you do not have Internet
access at home, please feel free to use campus computer
labs and workstations. The campus Open Access Computer
Learning Centres are located in Room C350 (Casa Loma
Campus) and in the Room 131 (St. James Campus).
Before going online, have your nine-digit Student ID Number and six-digit password ready and follow the link to STU-VIEW.
If you have lost your password, please call (416) 415-2000.
Can I make changes to my
timetable?
If you have problems with your timetable, you may go on-line
at http://stuview.georgebrown.ca/ to select a different
timetable (space permitting) or you may go to the office
of your academic department. A program co-ordinator or
departmental secretary can help you. You may need to add
and/or drop a course.
How do I find out about last
minute timetable changes?
While every effort is made to ensure
that scheduled classes run on time, unforeseen circumstances
such as illness or accidents sometimes cause class cancellations.
Should this be the case, every effort is made to contact
students. In the event that advance notice is not possible,
cancellation notices are posted outside classrooms. If
you have Internet access at home, you can check for last-minute
timetable changes on STU-VIEW.
NOTE: Should the College
close because of circumstances beyond its control-- e.g.
bad weather - listen to the radio
or check the College's web site at http://www.georgebrown.ca/News/weather.aspx.
My name is not on the class
list - what should I do?
See the Academic Department Office to complete a Student
Action form to add a course(s).
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Transcripts
Official Transcripts
If you require an OFFICIAL transcript, you must request one by completing an Academic Record Request Form and submitting this form
in person, by mail or by fax to any campus Registration Centre. The Academic
Record Request Form is available at all Registration Centres or can be printed off our website at www.georgebrown.ca/Admin/Registr/.
Your transcript request must be accompanied by a payment of $8 for the initial transcript copy and $8 for any additional copies.
All requests must be signed and dated and must include your GBC Student ID Number. Fax requests must be accompanied by VISA, MasterCard
or American Express number and expiration date as well as the signature of the cardholder. Fax requests should be sent to 416-415-4289.
A valid photo ID is required for In-Person request and pick up (Student card, Driver’s License, Passport).
Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are
for your information only. If you require an unofficial
transcript, you may print one using STU-VIEW.
See also Frequently Asked Questions about Records (Transcripts;
Education Verification; Graduation, Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees; Grades) |
Transfers
How do I transfer into a
different course/section/ program?
To transfer to a different course or section you must
complete a Student Action form -
these forms are available
through your academic department or in our web site. You can fax it to: 416-415-4289. Forms must be submitted
to your department before the first 5 days of the start
of the semester. There is an administrative fee of $20
for all transfer requests.
How do I transfer into a
different program?
You must go to the Student Service Centre at the St. James or the Casa Loma Campus. You may be required to carry out additional
admissions procedures, test etc. Space in the program you wish to transfer to, may be limited.
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Transit - Local
How do I get around in Toronto?
Toronto's subway and bus systems
are quite efficient.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
is available 24 hours per day and seven days per week
to assist you. The TTC
can be reached at (416) 393-INFO or (416) 393-4636. Telephone
information is now available in the following 18 languages:
Albanian, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Greek, Italian,
Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali,
Spanish, Tamali, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
You
can also visit TTC website at www.toronto.ca/ttc.
The website offers route, fare and monthly "Metropass" information
as well as detailed maps. If you do not have Internet access
from home, you can access the TTC website from any on-campus
computer lab terminal.
The TTC Student Discount Card
The Student Discount card is only
available to elementary, intermediate or high school students.
College students may purchase the monthly Metropass for
$98.00/month if they are using the TTC on a daily basis.
Please consult the website or ask
at any subway or bus station for details.
I live outside of the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA).
How do I get a student rate to travel on GO Transit?
Please see GO Transit
Passes
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Tutoring
How do I get help with my
course material?
If you are having difficulties with
some of your courses, the Peer Tutoring Program can provide
small group assistance in its peer tutoring labs.
Most tutors
are second or third year students who have completed
training workshops and are paid by the college.
The best part is that tutoring is free.
If you need a tutor,
don't wait until the last minute.
Sign up now in the Counselling Office at your campus.
St.
James: Room 582C
Casa Loma: Room C317
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Withdrawals
How do I withdraw from my
program of study?
You may withdraw from your program of study through STUVIEW. It is recommended that you speak to your program advisor prior
to withdrawing from your program.
Otherwise, notification of withdrawal from a program must be directed to the Office of the Registrar by the student, in writing and
within the published timelines, in order to be eligible for appropriate academic standing and fees refund (where applicable). Not
attending classes and/or notifying the professor of your intention to withdraw is not acceptable notification for
program withdrawal. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a Did Not Attend (DNA) or "F" grades on your
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PROGRAMS AND COURSES 
