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Your co-op work permit can only be used for work integral to your program that is required in order for you to graduate. However, as of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to: work up to 20 hours per week during...

Please email your request for a refund to StudentRefund@georgebrown.ca The College will process your refund back to the original method of payment received or by Email Money Transfer if the original payment method isn't possible. Instructions via Pay My Tuition will be sent to your George Brown...

To help you succeed, we require that you take your English and/or math assessment(s) in order to be placed in appropriate courses. It is important that you put your best effort into completing your assessment as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results...

If you did not receive your invoice by email, you may view your fees online by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, clicking on the Financial Services tab, and then selecting View Fees. Alternately, you can submit your inquiry on the following link. Important: If you did not receive an invoice by...

Once you have registered, your timetable will be immediately available online. To view your timetable: 1. Log into your STU-VIEW account 2. Select Fall 2024 - Course Registration card. (If you don’t see this card, you can click on the Discover More icon at the bottom of the screen and select the...

Applying to George Brown College You can apply for a full-time program to attend George Brown College through the Ontario Colleges website at:http://www.ontariocolleges.ca You may select up to five (5) programs on your application, and up to three (3) at George Brown College. There is a $125...

Education Verification for Employers Requests for Education Verification for past and current students are to be made using the Education Verification Request form. The form must be accompanied by a Release from the student giving the College permission to provide education information to a third...

Full-Time Students: You can change your timetable within the add/drop courses deadline. See the Important Dates to view the deadlines for each term. To add or drop a course: 1. Log into STU-VIEW 2. Select the Fall 2024-Course Registration card ((If you don’t see this card, you can click on the...

Your full-time application fee is paid to ontariocolleges.ca. Ontariocolleges.ca will not forward your application to George Brown College until the fee is paid. For the 2023-24 application cycles, the fee is $125. When you apply online, ontariocolleges.ca will automatically issue your application...

OCAS (Ontario College Application Service) is the application processing service owned and operated by Ontario's publicly-funded colleges. There is a $125 charge for applying to George Brown or any other college in Ontario. Application fees are not refunded for duplicate applications. Application...

Yes. Just prior to the start of each semester, the college offers a Late Admit process where we continue processing applications for open programs that have space available. You can view available (open) programs at Program Availability for Domestic Students. Applicants must apply to their program...

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) encompasses apprenticeship, field education, co-op, internship, clinical placement, applied research, and service learning such as serving members of the public at our WAVE clinics or Chefs' House. Experiential Learning is an umbrella term that incorporates WIL but is...

Common questions that our International Student Advisors can assist with include: How do I extend my study permit?How and when do I apply for my post-graduation work permit?Can I work on/off campus in addition to working for my co-op?Can I work for more than my co-op duration using my co-op work...

Login issues If your login credentials are not working for Brightspace (or other college services like STU-VIEW), you can reset your password. Use the Forgot Password reset link. At this link, you must use the personal email address that you have on file with George Brown College. If you still need...

Students who take possession of a locker without first renting it through Student Locker Services will be subject to their lock being cut and items being removed without notice. Students who are no longer enrolled in a full-time program are no longer entitled to the use of the rented locker unless...

Yes, if you wish to re-take a course that you have already completed and passed, you should speak with your academic division. With approval, you may be able to repeat the course. If you have failed a course, you may retake it up to a maximum of two times. Please see the Failed and Repeated Courses...

The following methods of payment are acceptable: Pay online using a credit card Log in to your STU-VIEW account and select Payment Centre (Pay Fees)> Pay Fees Pay through online/telephone banking, or in person at your bank: Please select "GEORGE BROWN COL.-CUR.YR.-TUITION" as the payee. Your student...

It is not necessary to get both cards. The Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown Student OneCard is the Official George Brown Student ID Card and it will provide you to access both Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown College services. If you wish to get a separate George Brown...

The Office of the Registrar The Office of the Registrar provides academic and student support services from the moment of application through to convocation. It encompasses several departments: Academic Records, Domestic and International Admissions, Database and Scheduling, Enrolment Reporting...

If you have not yet received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA), you will not be able to access STU-VIEW. If you have received your LoA and cannot access STU-VIEW please visit the Resetting your Password webpage for additional assistance with logging in.

Follow these steps if you want to invite a family member from overseas to convocation: · Write a Letter of Invitation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a guide for you to follow. This is only a guide, you must write the invitation yourself and your letter must be written in...

GBC Mobile App Password Reset Link: Download the GBC App from the App store or Google Play App store, and once downloaded, click on the 'Forgot Password?' link at the Sign In PageYou will then be prompted to provide your Student ID number and the personal email address associated with your GBC...

Transferring to Programs Within Your Current Program Area In order to apply to transfer into a different program within your program area, you should first visit your Academic Office. Consideration for transferring programs will place particular attention on; The reasons given by the student for...

Credit and Program Transfers There are several types of credit/program transfers available to registered students. Please select the link below that pertains to your situation. Transferring credits from another college or university Transferring to a program within your current GBC program area (e.g...

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) helps laid-off and under-employed individuals to get the training or education they need to upgrade their skills and re-enter the workforce. If you would like to apply as a Better Jobs Ontario student, visit our Better Jobs Ontario webpage for more...

Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your professor will indicate the required materials and books and whether they are included in your course fees. Access details will be available at that time. Using your e-text depends on how it was set up by the publisher and by your...

You require a co-op/intern work permit before starting any type of work integrated learning component, such as a placement that is part of your academic program. This permit is different from the post-graduation work permit (for working in Canada after you fully complete a program of study). For...

For Returning Students Pay your entire fee by the deadline specified on STU-VIEW or on the College INVOICE you received by email. Returning international students are required to pay an initial minimum deposit once per academic year of $4,000. This deposit will be applied towards the student's...

International students are encouraged to upload a copy of their study permit as early as possible. In addition, the International Centre will only release enrolment letter to students (with no holds) who have uploaded a copy of their 'valid' study permit online. The study permit can be uploaded on...

Pre-admission/Placement Tests Pre-admission testing (Admission Assessment) is a test applicants or mature applicants may be required to take during the application process if they are missing the admission requirements for their program. The Admission Assessment could be in English, Math, and/or...

There are a limited number of lockers at the college and groups of lockers are assigned to each program. So, if you can't get a locker, it likely means that all of the lockers assigned to your program have already been rented. If this happens, you can email lockers@georgebrown.ca, notify a locker...

All lockers are equipped with a high-quality combination lock. Students are required to use the combination lock that was issued with the locker. Students are not permitted to use their own lock. Any lockers using their own lock are subject to lock removal. Upon successfully reserving a locker...

Lockers Online registration will open five business days prior to the start of the semester, unless otherwise specified for an academic program. Access to the online registration system will close two months after the start of the semester. The Student Locker Services program provides George Brown...

If you decide you don't need your locker you can cancel by visiting the St. James Campus Store. However, if you decide to cancel more than 10 business days after the semester start date, you will not receive a refund. For more information email lockers@georgebrown.ca

Student Locker Services does not permit the sharing of lockers. Only one student can be registered to a locker.

Once a lock has been cut, all contents will be put in storage for students to reclaim. Proof of ownership must be shown to retrieve belongings. Contents will be stored for ten business days, after which they will be donated or disposed of. Student Locker Services is neither responsible for any items...

If you want to change to a different full time program that is outside your current program area, you will have to apply for the new program at Ontario Colleges. If you are currently or were previously in a full-time program or have taken courses in Continuing Education, you may be able to use these...

The locker rental program provides student employment at our three campuses and covers locker upgrades and maintenance. 2024/2025 Locker Fees One semester: $25 Two consecutive semesters: $50 Three consecutive semesters: $75

Yes, a list is available in our Course-to-Course Equivalency Database. Select your country, province and institution from the drop down menu to see a list of equivalent courses. We currently have limited data available for international institutions. See I have International Education for more...

George Brown College has credit transfer agreements in selected programs with a number of leading universities in Canada, or other countries. Please visit the Transfer Guide webpage for more information. You may also view our Transfer Agreements and Opportunities page for additional transfer options...

Transfer Credits (Course Exemptions) New and current students can apply online to transfer credits from another post-secondary institution to George Brown College. If you are approved for transfer credit, you will then be exempted from completing the equivalent course(s) at George Brown. Be sure to...

We want to encourage early applications for Transfer Credit whenever possible, students will be able to apply and submit transfer credit applications at any point during the semester, for any course affiliated with their program. Our Transfer Credit process adheres to an open application model, it...

The course outline is what allows our faculty to determine if a course is equivalent. If you are not able to obtain the course outline, please notify us by emailing transfercredit@georgebrown.ca. Make sure you include your student ID number in the email. We will advise the faculty. In some cases, a...

Yes. In order to access your transcript, you need to create an application. If you had your official transcript sent to us electronically from an Ontario institution or if you have previously applied from an institution shown in the Course-to-Course Equivalencies Database, the transcript is already...

No, in order to submit a transfer credit application, we require your official transcripts and course outlines for any courses you wish to have reviewed. We will not accept incomplete applications. For further guidance or clarification, please email the Transfer Credit department at transfercredit...

No, if we have already received your official transcript, we will attach it to your application. If the transcript we have is incomplete, we will contact you for an up-dated official transcript. For further guidance or clarification, please email the Transfer Credit department at transfercredit...

To submit an official transcript for transferring your credit, you may: Request your transcript through ontariocolleges.ca.Request to have your transcript emailed directly from your issuing institution to transfercredit@georgebrown.ca. If you are submitting an evaluation report, email a PDF copy to...

You must be a George Brown student in order to receive an official assessment of your previous education and be granted transfer credits. Where possible, we pre-assess transcripts received during the admission process. If any transfer credits are identified, they will show on the Admissions...