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I need to add or change a test accommodation on my accommodation plan. Can this be done at the Assessment Centre?
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No, only your Accessibility Consultant can make changes to your accommodation plan, based on the documents you have submitted to them. Please meet with your Accessibility Consultant to discuss if an accommodation can be added to your plan or modified. You can book an appointment directly with your...
Do I have to set up all of my academic accommodations at once?
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The earlier you set up your accommodations with your Accessibility Consultant, the better. During your course of study, your accommodations may need to be reviewed or revised, depending on the demands of specific courses, field placements and other factors. Students with temporary and interim...
Is the Tutoring and Learning Centre the best place for me if I am a student registered with Accessible Learning Services (ALS)?
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Students registered with Accessible Learning Services may be entitled to one-on-one peer tutoring outside of Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC) services. Please speak to your Accessibility Consultant to find out more about additional tutoring services.
How can I give feedback to Accessible Learning Services?
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We want to hear about your experience with us—both positive and negative. Our goal is to provide excellent support services for students with disabilities. Usually, your Consultant is the first person that you can provide feedback to. You can also provide feedback using our Online Feedback Form for...
What do I need to transfer my credits?
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To apply for transfer credit, you will need: 1. Official Transcript — We require this to be sent electronically to transfercredit@georgebrown.ca from your previous institution and/or a secure third-party credential sending platform (i.e. Mycreds or Parchment). We cannot accept transcripts from your...
I am unable to add/drop a course online through STU-VIEW. What should I do?
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If you are registered in a post-secondary program, you can add or drop most courses through STU-VIEW within the established deadlines listed on the Important Dates. If you cannot add or drop a course within the published deadlines, you may contact your Academic Department for assistance. If you have...
How many courses do I need to take?
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The number of courses you are required to take will depend on the program you are enrolled in and your entry term. If you are a Registered Post-Secondary Student: Check your Degree Works Academic Progress Report to see your full program requirements for each semester. Log into STU-VIEW and select...
My name is not on the class list. What should I do?
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If you are a registered post-secondary student, your name should appear on the class list for each course you are registered in. If you've heard from a professor that your name isn't on the list, or noticed that your course is missing in Brightspace, first confirm your registration. To confirm your...
How do I get my Canada Pension Plan form signed?
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If you are a registered post-secondary student, you may request a Confirmation of Enrolment letter or request the Office of the Registrar to sign the Canada Pension Plan Declaration of Attendance form. To request a Confirmation of Enrolment letter: Please complete the Academic Records Request form...
Where can I find information on the Campus Store refund policy?
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Information on the Campus Store Return Policy is found on the Campus Store website. If you have further questions on the refund policy contact the Campus Store.
Uniforms for Culinary Programs
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Chef Whites (uniform) are mandatory for all Culinary students regardless of the program – this also includes students in any of the Baking & Pastry programs. The total uniform will cost approx. $300.00. The uniform, with the Chef School logo, is available in the Campus Stores. The bookstore is also...
How much can I expect to pay for rent?
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Rent can vary depending on the quality, privacy, and location of the residence. The City of Toronto website lists the average market rents and utility allowances. The official college residence is The George which houses over 500 students. Units include kitchenette, wi-fi, cable television, flat...
How do I pay my tuition?
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Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check online for fees related to your program. Bear in mind that International Students will pay different fees than the regular tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost of the...
I completed my placement test, but STU-VIEW is still telling me that I need to take the placement assessment(s). Why?
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It can take up to 48 hours for your assessment results to be updated on STU-VIEW. Please continue to check back regular and if after 48 hours, you still see the message about having to test, please contact the Assessment Advisor at gbctest@georgebrown.ca.
I was told my grade was amended but it hasn’t changed on STU-VIEW. What should I do?
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Please contact your academic department. If you do not have contact information, please use the link below to look up the information for your Academic department: Academic Department Contact information
How can I request my previous years T2202A tax receipts if I no longer have access to my STU-VIEW account?
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Alumni and students who no longer have access to their STU-VIEW account can request a copy of their T2202A tax receipts by emailing T2202tax@georgebrown.ca Please Note: A $20 administration fee for each year prior to 2019 is applicable for all tax receipts requested.
Can I opt-out from the Student Health and Dental Insurance Plan?
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Yes, if you are currently covered through another plan, you may apply to opt out from the Student Health and Dental Plan and would be eligible for a refund. To opt out, please visit the Student Association - Health Benefits Program webpage and apply to opt out prior to the posted deadlines on the...
Can I retake a course?
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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...
Transferring to a program outside your current program area
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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...
My semester is approaching, when do I apply for transfer credit?
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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...
I don't have my transcript yet, can I still apply for transfer credit?
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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...
I have already sent my transcript for transfer credit, do I need to submit another one?
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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...
When to apply for transfer credit?
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To be assessed and receive transfer credits, you must be a George Brown student. Post-Secondary Students If you have accepted your offer of admission, you will be able to begin applying for transfer credits, please check the important dates calendar for specific dates where you may begin to submit...
How long does it take to get a transfer credit decision?
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The earlier an application is submitted the sooner we anticipate a decision being reflected by a faculty evaluator. If the application is submitted well before the stated deadline, we aim to have a decision reached within 4 weeks although a final decision may take longer in some cases. If you are...
I was approved for a transfer credit but the course is still on my Timetable/Brightspace?
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If the transfer credit is for an elective, you can either drop the elective you are registered in or use the transfer credit for another term. However, it is up to you to drop the course if you do not want to attend the elective you are registered in. Adding and Dropping Courses If you wish to...
I was approved for a transfer credit, what do I do now?
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If you’ve applied early and received an approval email before Day 1 of the term you will be automatically dropped from the course IF you are registered in it. If the Transfer Credit is approved after Day 1 but before Day 5 or Day 10 of the term, you will receive a notification email that you should...
What is the status of my transfer credit application?
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You can view the status of your application in STU-VIEW. Click on Registration Services, then Registration. Select either "Submit or Modify an Application for Transfer Credit (Exemption)" or "Review Transfer Credit Application". Each has a table of your transfer credit applications. Check the status...
Who can I talk to about the decision of my transfer credit application?
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The decision on all transfer credit applications is final. However, if you wish a review of the decision of your application, please contact the Student Support Representative in your academic division for assistance. Please include your Student ID number in any emails you send.
Do I need to apply for transfer credits if I have been granted advanced standing?
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Advanced standing is generally granted for all courses in a semester using a block of courses from another institution. In most cases your required courses are waived by your academic division. The courses from your previous institution that were used for advanced standing cannot be used for any...
Is there a time limit to transfer a course?
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Yes, in most cases you need to have taken the course at your previous institution within the last 5 years in order to qualify for a transfer credit. If you took a course ten years ago, the content may be out-of-date now and not applicable to the current curriculum. There are some exceptions where...
I have international education, can I transfer my courses?
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Yes, we do accept applications for transfer credit for international educational institutions. See I have International Education for more information.
How do I transfer courses between George Brown programs?
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These are called internal transfer credits. Many are transferred automatically, such as college English and general education and liberal studies electives. Course to Course: If you were previously in a full-time program or have taken courses in Continuing education, you may be able to use these...
Do transfer credits/exemptions affect my fees or OSAP?
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Students on average can have two exemptions in any one term before dropping to part-time status, thereby affecting tuition fees, and OSAP eligibility. Normally a full-time student is defined as a student who is taking 66% or 2/3 of the courses required in a given semester. You may have to return an...
Who can I contact if I need more information on Transfer Credit?
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For policy and procedures information email transfercredit@georgebrown.ca or call our Contact Centre at 416-415-2000. If you are having problems with the application in STU-VIEW, please include a screen shot of the error message you are receiving. For course equivalency information or for specific...
How do I apply for transfer credit for a General Education or Liberal Studies elective?
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If you have completed General Education or Liberal Studies courses at another post-secondary institution and you earned a grade of 60% or higher, you might be eligible for transfer credit. For information about how to apply for transfer credit, please visit the General Education Transfer Credits...
When do I get access to Brightspace?
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Only students who are registered for a course are granted access in Brightspace to their respective course section. You must remain registered in the course for continued access. Access to the course starts on the first day of class and remains active until 14 days after the official course end date...
What is a negative balance?
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Account Balance A negative balance appearing on an account indicates that money is owing to the student. This could be as a credit as a result of an adjustment to the student's registration, or a tuition overpayment. You may also just recently paid your fees for the upcoming term and not yet...
I can’t see my grades on STU-VIEW.
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If your STU-VIEW account does not show any holds which would prevent you from viewing your grades, then we have not received your grades yet. As soon as grades are received by the Academic Records Office, the grades are available on STU-VIEW. Please check back a couple of days or contact your...
How do I get around in Toronto?
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You can get around Toronto by using the city’s transit system – subway trains, buses, and streetcars – which is operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The easiest method of paying your fare on the TTC is to use a PRESTO card. Visit the TTC website for more information on transit routes...
Can you help me with some questions about my tax return?
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In-depth questions regarding the use of the T2202 form in the tax preparation process should be directed to Revenue Canada. Tax guides are available from any Revenue Canada office or a Post Office. Revenue Canada also publishes a booklet called "Students & Income Tax" - Government form P105(E)...
Uniforms for Performing Arts Dance Programs
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Dress codes for each specific discipline will be given in the course outlines during the first week of classes. Students must have all equipment listed on the Supplies list by the end of the first week of classes. If you do not have the proper shoes, clothing, books, or equipment for each class you...
Where can I find the domestic Tuition Policy?
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You will find information about deposits, payment methods, refunds, and more in the domestic Tuition Policy FAQs. In addition to the FAQs, there is information about ancillary fees, payment plans, and due dates on the STU-VIEW landing page (look under "Tuition Fees" for details).
Can I pay my fees with a postdated cheque?
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Tuition Fee Payments George Brown does not accept postdated cheques. Students can pay their fees using the following methods of payment: Credit card, by logging into STU-VIEWOnline, telephone banking or paying in person at your bank.
What is orientation?
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Orientation programming is there to help you succeed, no matter what stage of your academic career you’re in. Before you start, there are online resources to help you such as the Orientation webpages and the Online Learning webpage . Our pre-orientation program Up & Running New Student can get you...
What happens if I missed my orientation?
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If you have missed your Academic Orientation or are a late admit student, you can reach out to your program coordinator to see if there is a recording you can view. Find out who your program coordinator is by visiting your program page: www.georgebrown.ca/(your program code) e.g., www.georgebrown.ca...
Is there an Orientation guide or handbook I can look at?
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You can view resources to help you get started with college services and supports through the Orientation webpages. You can also view the Online Learning webpage for tips on studying remotely.
Can I book an appointment to meet with a counsellor virtually?
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Yes, we offer both in person and virtual (video) counselling appointments. To book a counselling appointment, please sign in to the counselling student portal using your GBC username and password. You may select a virtual counselling appointment. You may also contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk...
What is Brightspace?
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Brightspace is the supported learning management system at the college. The system provides a consistent way to access course content and tools. The functions in Brightspace allow students to access course material, see their grades, take quizzes, submit assignments, communicate with instructors and...
Do you have services for Indigenous learners?
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Our Indigenous Initiatives team works to support students in achieving their academic, work, and life goals at the College. Current initiatives include: Funding, Scholarships, and Awards to help pay for college.Student Centres and Study Space with access to computers and more.Indigenous Mentorship...
Where should I go for my in-person appointment with Counselling Services?
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We have offices at different campuses. Please come to the location that you chose when you booked your appointment. You can find our office locations here. You may also check the Appointments section of the counseling student portal to confirm the location.