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There are many different strategies with finding a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity: placement, practicum, internship, co-op, etc. Please reach out to your WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) professors and WIL teams to learn about supports. For details relating to your WIL (placement question...

To submit an official transcript for transferring your credit, you may: Request your transcript through Ontario Colleges.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...

Group Study Rooms are available to all currently registered George Brown Polytechnic students. To ensure fair access, please observe the following guidelines: Maximum of 6 persons to a group study room.Group Study Rooms must be booked in advance through the LLC Access page.Room bookings are...

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...

George Brown Polytechnic provides wireless internet access in our campus buildings. There are two primary networks that cater to different user groups. 1. For George Brown students, staff, and faculty Eduroam provides connectivity and access to GBP resources including shared drives, intranet portals...

Wi-fi is available throughout the college campuses. Please visit How to connect to George Brown wi-fi for further details. Internet access is also available through computers in the Library Learning Commons Open Access Computer Labs located at each campus. For guidelines and user policies please...

Some academic programs have clubs or other activities specifically intended for their students in that field. Here is how you can find out more. Check your program webpage on the George Brown Polytechnic website.Inquire with your academic department.Explore Campus Activities and Clubs.Explore...

We do not have a doctor on campus. If your condition is life threatening, visit a hospital emergency room, call 911, or if you're on campus you can contact the Security team. For non-urgent medical conditions, visit a walk-in clinic to get help from a doctor. You can check online for clinics near...

To be eligible to register for an apprenticeship in-school training program at George Brown Polytechnic, you must be registered with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) as an apprentice and have an Offer of Training from the Ministry. If you meet these requirements, see...

The Dialog is the George Brown Polytechnic's student newspaper which provides coverage of everything going on at GBP and in the wider Canadian student community. It is made up of a team of student-journalists who write, edit, and produce a monthly newspaper distributed for free around the GBP...

Beginning life as a student can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn about the campus and student services, let alone getting your head around your studies. Often the biggest question is, “Where do I start?” Access our Student Guide to assist you with getting started, getting involved, and...

For off campus housing information, please visit the Places 4 Students website This registry contains listings of private accommodations within the Greater Toronto Area. You can also contact Housing Info at George Brown Polytechnic by emailing housing@georgebrown.ca or visit the Housing Information...

Cafeteria locations Each campus has restaurants and cafeterias centrally located and easy to find. Visit the virtual tour links for St. James Campus, Casa Loma Campus and Waterfront Campus to view the cafeterias. George Brown Polytechnic is right in the heart of Toronto and you will find many local...

Convocation / Graduation A graduate's official graduation date is the end date of the last semester for their program. The graduation date appears on official transcripts and the awarded degree, diploma, or certificate. Convocation is the formal ceremony celebrating graduation. It is an annual...

Class Start and End Dates George Brown Polytechnic has three terms per year - Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each term is comprised of 14 weeks of classes and one inter-session week. The specific start and end dates of each term change from year to year, however you can expect the Fall session to start...

Please contact any of the resources below 24/7 if you need immediate support. If your issue is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your hospital emergency department. Talk to someone 24/7 Good 2 Talk: A professional counseling and information and referral telephone service is reachable by calling...

Students who have a permanent or persistent and prolonged disability may be eligible for additional tuition grants or loans through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Students with disabilities who are eligible for OSAP funding may also be eligible for the Ontario Bursary for Students...

The Peer Mentor+ Initiative exists to promote a culture of community and mutual support for well-being at George Brown Polytechnic. Through group and one-on-one facilitation, our goals are increasing student mental health, resiliency, and inclusion. At Peer Mentor+, we understand the importance of...

STU-VIEW STU-VIEW is the name of George Brown Polytechnic’s self-service hub. Applicants can track their application and status, book their admissions assessment/test(s), and update their personal information. Students can pay their tuition fees, register for their program/courses, view their...

Citing your sources is an essential part of higher education research which allows you to acknowledge and use the works of others in your essays, research, and assignments. Any information (including ideas!) that you did not create yourself must be credited using a citation method - the most popular...

Academic Standing & GPA To be considered in good academic standing, a student needs to maintain a term GPA of 1.70 for diploma and certificate programs and a GPA of 2.30 for degree programs. To receive honours in a Diploma/Certificate program a student needs a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or 3.70 for a...

All lockers are equipped with college-issued combination locks. Personal locks are not permitted and will be removed. Your lock combination will be available in STU-VIEW through the the LockerGM portal on the first day of the semester. The field displaying the combination code will remain blank...

Please contact the locker administrator immediately at lockers@georgebrown.ca if the locker that you officially registered for has a lock on it. Lockers come equipped with George Brown-issued combination locks and should not be replaced with your personal locks. Unauthorized locks will be cut and...

Report any theft or suspicious activity to Campus Security at (416) 415-4000 immediately. Timely reporting is essential for recovering stolen items. George Brown Polytechnic is not responsible for lost or stolen items

If you don't want the locker anymore you can cancel your rental. Email your request to lockers@georgebrown.ca. Refund (minus a $5 administrative fee) is available within 10 business days of the start of the term only for students who withdraw from their program.

Locker payments are made online through STU-VIEW using a credit card or Visa debit card. After selecting and paying for your locker, you must confirm the locker details to complete the transaction. Your locker receipt will be available in the locker portal in STU-VIEW. If you need assistance, please...

Locker availability is limited and based on program allocations. If lockers are unavailable, please email lockers@georgebrown.ca to inquire about possible availability in other programs or locations.

Before the start of a new semester, Student Locker Services will contact students already renting lockers via their GBP email mid-semester with renewal instructions. If your locker are not renewed within the timeframe stated in the email, the locker will be made available for all students to rent...

Yes. If you wish to change your locker after confirmation, email lockers@georgebrown.ca with your GBP student ID and locker number. Ensure that your current locker is emptied before submitting a request as the locker will become available to others immediately after switching. Student Lockers...

Report any damage immediately by emailing lockers@georgebrown.ca from your GBP email. We will arrange for repair or assign you a new locker, subject to availability.

If the locker was rented during the previous semester, removed items will be stored for ten (10) business days. Proof of ownership is required for retrieval. After this period, items may be donated or discarded. All email requests to retrieve belongings will be addressed, and students will have...

Yes. You may rent a locker for the first semester with the option to renew for the second semester. Student Locker Services will contact you via your official student email mid-semester with renewal instructions. To keep the same locker, renewal must be completed before the last day of the semester...

George Brown Polytechnic's Liberal Studies electives are designed to enable students in degree programs to expand and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the humanities (LHUM), sciences (LSCI), and social sciences (LSSC). In order to fulfill the Liberal Studies breadth requirement, electives...

Credit Transfer Agreements (Block Transfers) George Brown Polytechnic also has a number of credit transfer (or block transfer) agreements with other colleges and universities. These agreements allow students to transfer a group of courses completed elsewhere into selected programs at George Brown...

Only interpreters who have graduated from an accredited interpreter training program are contracted to provide service at George Brown Polytechnic. The interpreters are members of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.

Prior to withdrawing from your program/course, you are strongly encouraged to speak to an academic advisor, counsellor, or faculty member to explore your options. In many cases, there may be an alternative to withdrawing from George Brown Polytechnic altogether. To officially withdraw from your...

At George Brown Polytechnic, we care about your student success inside and outside of the classroom. There are a number of policies that allow you to initiate a complaint. The nature of your complaint determines which policy and support department you would go to for assistance. If your complaint...

As soon as you have been accepted into a George Brown Polytechnic program, or if you are currently in a program and experiencing disability-related barriers to learning, contact Accessible Learning Services (ALS) at  ALSregister@georgebrown.ca. Please include the following information in your email...

Student Enrollment Based on 2024-2025 data, there were 29,819 full-time students, 2,256 part-time students, and over 53,439 Continuing Education student registrations.

Clubs And Extra Curricular Activities There is more to college than just courses and programs. George Brown has a huge range of clubs for you to follow your interests or find new ones beyond the classroom. There are several types of clubs at George Brown Polytechnic for students, which includes...

The Student Locker Services program provides George Brown Polytechnic students with a place to store their belongings while attending their classes and labs. When submitting a locker rental request, the requestor agrees to the terms of Student Locker Rental Agreement & Regulations. Online...

To be eligible for the Dean's list, students must: Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary certificate, diploma, graduate certificate, or degree programHave a term GPA of 3.5 or higher for certificate, diploma, or graduate certificate programs OR a term GPA of 3.7 or higher for degree...

While every effort is made to ensure that scheduled classes run on time, unforeseen circumstances such as illness or accidents sometimes cause class cancellations. In this case, every effort will be made to contact students. To find out if your class has been cancelled, you can: Check your George...

Once you have registered for your course you can start shopping for books and other supplies. The Campus Stores at George Brown Polytechnic have all the products that a student needs to succeed. In most cases books and supplies are in by the first week of class – if not earlier. You may purchase...

The George Brown Polytechnic Work Study Program provides students with part-time employment opportunities throughout GBP. Students can gain valuable experience working up to 15 hours a week at minimum wage. Students locate their own job with any of the on-campus departments (for example: athletics...

To help you prepare for your English, Math, or Science assessments, we’ve put together some preparation tips and resources. You can also visit the George Brown Polytechnic Tutoring & Learning Centre for online handouts. For your English placement assessment, you will be required to write an essay...

Many exciting social and educational events happen throughout the year at George Brown PolytechniC. You can get a feel for what it’s like to go to George Brown and learn about the services and resources available to students through our Current Students page and our Social Media Hub. Below are some...

Dining at The Chefs’ House restaurant means you're supporting student education at George Brown Polytechnic. The Restaurant is open to the public for lunch, dinner, and special events from Monday through Friday. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.Dinner: 5:30 p.m. with last seating at 8:30 p.m. Please...

If you need assistance with your assignments, research, citations, and more, the Library Learning Commons can help. Find Your LibrarianGuides By Subject - Research Guides at George Brown PolytechnicOnline Assistance with AskON

George Brown Polytechnic is a community that prides itself on its rich diversity and multiculturalism. George Brown is committed to providing quiet Reflection Rooms at each of the main campuses as spaces for students and staff that is conducive to individual needs for quiet reflection, meditation...