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About George Brown Polytechnic George Brown Polytechnic is supported and accredited by government since 1967. GBP is regulated by The Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act – R.R.O. 1990, Reg.771. For further information on the status of George Brown Polytechnic as an approved post-secondary...

Your George Brown email will be generated 24-48 hours after you have paid the tuition deposit. It is available anywhere using a web browser. For more information on your email account and how to access it, please go to STUDENT E-MAIL - George Brown Polytechnic. Important: Once you have this email...

Academic Advising for current students If you are currently a registered George Brown Polytechnic student, and seek advising related to your specific program, registration status, academic progress, or your new field or industry, please contact your academic department directly. Entry Advising for...

The George Brown Polytechnic Viewbook is a quick overview of full-time programs offered at GBP. For Domestic Applicants, please see Viewbook. For International Applicants please see the International Viewbooks. It is available in multiple languages and is intended for new and potential international...

To provide proof of your status in Canada to George Brown Polytechnic, you may email a clear photocopy of your residency document to the Office of the Registrar at registration@georgebrown.ca or submit it directly to Ontario Colleges if you are an applicant. Proof of Status Documents (a clear...

If you’re looking for the best way to make your career goals happen, George Brown Polytechnic is the place to be. George Brown is closely connected with industry and community employers, which gives our students great opportunities to network and gain real work experience. Our programs are designed...

Yes. George Brown Polytechnic operates 14 Child Care Centres in various locations across Toronto. A limited number of child care spaces are available to George Brown students. Since spaces are limited (especially spaces that are subsidized by the government), applications should be submitted early...

Since private individuals list the residences for rent, they could be located anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area. It is always a good idea to look at a map of the area and to view the residence before signing any rental agreements. Please visit our website at Housing Information for more...

Services can be requested for both class-related activities as well as George Brown events and activities, such as: Appointments with financial aid, registrar, etc. Tutoring sessions Career workshops Student association events Varsity events Academic requests and class schedules are prioritized...

Flu Shot Clinics George Brown Polytechnic offers free flu shot clinics on campus in November of each year. Please check the Upcoming Events section on our website for days, time and location information.

Yes, George Brown Polytechnic does have an Awards Office. The Awards Office can help identify which of the many scholarships, awards, bursaries, and grants available to George Brown Polytechnic's students you may be eligible for and assist with the application process. For more information, please...

General Services Offered By George Brown Polytechnic George Brown students learn by doing – and that means offering the public high quality services and products. Supervised and directed by professors, our students are often just weeks away from becoming working professionals. So by enjoying the...

Inquiries about renting classrooms or other facilities at George Brown Polytechnic can be directed to the Facilities Management Office at each campus: St. James Campus: 416-415-5000 Ext. 2040 Casa Loma Campus: 416-415-5000 Ext. 2360 Waterfront Campus: 416-415-5000 Ext.5365

Yes. George Brown Polytechnic reserves the right to access lockers for reasons related to safety, security, pest control, or maintenance. Campus Security may open lockers if items are deemed hazardous or pose a risk to the community. Please also review the locker policy page for more information

George Brown Polytechnic's Policies Please visit George Brown Polytechnic's Policies webpage for GBP'S Academic Policies, Guidelines, and Code of Conduct etc. Policies are listed in alphabetical order. Key sections (not an index) of each policy are shown with bullets below the main policy name.

Students cannot combine receipts from different institutions to meet the minimum eligible fee required to get a T2202 as per the Income Tax Act.

Yes, George Brown Polytechnic offers the Dual Credit Program. The Dual Credit Program is a School/College/Work Initiative offered by George Brown Polytechnic in partnership with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board to students attending secondary schools...

Through funds set aside from tuition fees paid by all full-time students, George Brown Polytechnic offers bursaries to students who demonstrate financial need. Bursary applications are available on STU-VIEW in Fall, Winter and Spring semester. The deadline to apply is in the last week in September...

George Brown Polytechnic has a range of available hardware including laptop computers, tablets, portable hotspots, audio visual equipment, and more. Students can borrow technology equipment at no charge. The loan period for many items is seven days with the possibility of renewal depending on...

Yes, for assistance with resolving GBP-related issues, you can get in touch with Academic Support - Student Association of George Brown Polytechnic or Counselling Services. Academic Support Program (ASP): The Student Association's Academic Support Program (ASP) is dedicated to providing students...

The George, our student residence, is a modern 500-bed, accessible facility meeting LEED Gold environmental standards. Student suites are fully furnished 2-bedroom units that include Wi-Fi and cable television along with a kitchenette and washroom. The residence has ample common spaces, including a...

There are many ways to connect with other students: Clubs - Groups are meeting in person and online.Orientation - This is a great way to meet people in your program.Student Association of George Brown Polytechnic - Get involved with your student government.Social media - Follow GBP's main accounts...

Visit the Grades webpage for information on George Brown Polytechnic's grading system. In addition to letter grades, a number of special symbols are permitted on transcripts to more accurately describe a student’s performance in a course or the way in which the final grade was achieved. Those...

George Brown Polytechnic grants Province of Ontario authorized certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and graduate certificates in accordance with the Ontario Qualifications Framework developed by the Ontario Government. Under the authority of the Post-Secondary Education Choice and Excellence...

If you have access to STU-VIEW, please login and navigate to Request Official Documents card and click on "Submit A Request" link. Click SAML to log in (do not enter your GBP username and password). If you do not have access to STU-VIEW, please fill out the Academic Records Request Form for Former...

George Brown Polytechnic is a recognized post-secondary institution under TTC fare policy. Full-time degree, diploma, and certificate students are eligible for Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) reduced fare program for students called the Postsecondary Monthly Pass. You will need a Presto Card and...

If you are a new registered student in an apprenticeship program, you will be sent an automated email with your GBP student ID number and a temporary password. Please check the personal email you provided to the school at the time of your registration. You must reset the password for continued...

The MyGBC Student Portal is your virtual George Brown Polytechnic home base. Besides having all of your quick links and tools in one spot, it's also your best source of student news, events and opportunities. Make sure to bookmark it and check it regularly! Use your GBP username (studentIDnumber...

You will need to provide your SIN to receive your Tuition Tax Receipt and T4/T4A from the college. Please follow the steps to add your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Log into STU-VIEWSelect "My Account" — On your desktop, it displays as tabs below the cover image; select the "My Account" tab. On...

If you are Deaf or are hard-of-hearing, a range of services are offered for courses and college related activities, including American Sign Language interpreting, notetaking, tutoring, modified course load, and/or adaptive technology, depending on your needs. As soon as you are registered as a...

There may be a few reasons why you are facing issues with registering for courses. Please see the information below. Before you register for courses, go to Registration Guides & Resources card in STU-VIEW and click on Review the Student Registration Guide link for information on how to register...

If you have acquired skills and knowledge of a course through formal, non-formal or experiential learning such as work, training, independent study, volunteering, travel, hobbies or family experiences, you may be eligible for our Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process. For more...

You can check your account balance and summary on STU-VIEW by following the steps below: 1. Log into STU-VIEW by selecting the Student & Employee Login tab. 2. Select VIEW ALL CARDS and in the search field type Financial Services to access the Financial Services card. 3. Select the Account Summary...

Transfer Credit is the practice of granting a credit, or a block of credits, to students for courses they have taken at another accredited post- secondary institution. George Brown Polytechnic students who are transferring from one program to another program within George Brown, may also be...

Each copy of your transcript is $15 CAD (+taxes). Each copy contains a record of all courses and programs completed at George Brown Polytechnic. Please visit Transcript Request Page for additional information.

Our IT service for students is called GBC Assist and can help you with everything from how to set up your George Brown email on your phone to resetting your George Brown password and using WiFi on campus. If you’d prefer to ask questions in person, please visit the Help Desk at your Library (LLC) on...

Registration If you have accepted your offer of admission online at Ontario Colleges and paid your tuition, you will be able to register online through STU-VIEW. A link to online registration times will be posted for each program on the STU-VIEW homepage approximately two weeks prior to the start of...

If you are looking to enter the first semester of a different program than the one you are currently attending at George Brown Polytechnic, you must follow the same application procedures as you would applying to any post-secondary program for the first time. You will need to apply to the program...

School Location George Brown Polytechnic is located in downtown Toronto at three (3) different campuses, as well as at several satellite locations. Our website contains directions and maps to all locations to make it easy to find the campus you are looking for. As well, if you check the information...

George Brown Polytechnic has transfer and articulation agreements with a variety of post-secondary institutions both in Canada and internationally. For pathways or opportunities between George Brown Polytechnic and other post-secondary institutions in Ontario, check out the ON Transfer website...

Students in diploma programs are required to take three General Education courses. General Education courses are grouped into three broad categories: Arts and Humanities (coded as GHUM), Social Science (coded as GSSC) and Science and Technology (coded as GSCI). Students must take General Education...

The locker rental program provides student employment at our three campuses and covers locker upgrades and maintenance. Starting Fall 2025 semester locker rental fees are: One semester: $25

Paying Fees If you are having trouble paying with your credit card, please check that you are accessing STU-VIEW with Google Chrome as the compatible browser. You should also check with your financial institution if you are experiencing any limits to your credit card that is preventing the payment...

Unless your instructor has provided other instructions or platforms, online classes can be accessed through Brightspace, the Learning Management System (LMS) that the College uses. You will find all your course content, assignments, resources, and discussions there. To log in to the George Brown...

The Assessment Centre staff will attempt to reach your professor by phone/email or (when possible) walk you to the classroom to ask the question directly. In cases where it is not possible to contact your professor, you should note your concern on the exam paper and the staff will document the...

If you are a registered student with a working STU-VIEW password, you can view your required textbooks at the Campus Store website. Look under Textbooks > My Course List. Log in using your studentid@georgebrown.ca email and password. Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your...

To obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE), follow the instructions for your situation below. 1.Current full-time domestic students Log into STU-VIEW and navigate to Request Official Documents card and click on "Submit A Request" link. Click SAML to log in (do not enter your GBC username and...

For support with registering for COMM 1000 or COMM 2000, please contact the English and Communications Office via their Virtual Service Desk. Alternatively, you can contact them via email at comm@georgebrown.ca.

For support with registering for your elective courses, please contact the General and Liberal Studies Electives Office via their Virtual Service Desk. Alternatively, you can contact them via email at laselectives@georgebrown.ca.

When you fill out an OSAP application you are applying for assistance funded by the provincial government (Ontario Student Loans and Grants Grants) and/or the federal government (Canada Student Loans and Grants). You may also check with the Financial Assistance office to investigate other sources of...