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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.

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...

You can find the list of current private language school affiliates on our Admission Requirements for International Students.

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...

George Brown Polytechnic has partnered with Passage as a financial aid option to provide international students with student loan opportunities for select GBP programs. For more information please visit George Brown Polytechnic Passage Funding Program. For further assistance, please contact the...

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...

OCAS is Ontario College Application Service, the application processing service owned and operated by Ontario's publicly-funded colleges. There is a $150 charge for applying to George Brown or any other college in Ontario. Application fees are not refunded for duplicate applications. Application...

We are offering a Master of Construction Management program at our Waterfront Limberlost campus starting in Fall 2026. This one-year, three-semester program offers flexible delivery options, including evening, weekend, and online classes, making it accessible for working professionals. For more...

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.

Domestic Applicants All transcripts must be submitted to Ontario Colleges – in some situations, you may be able to request your transcript directly through the Ontario Colleges website. See below for details: If you are in high school in Ontario, let your guidance office know you are applying and...

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...

The registration deadlines for each term are listed on the Important Dates site. Please refer to this page to view your important deadlines to: Add/drop coursesWithdraw from your programReceive a partial refund.

Tuition Fees Payment Status You can confirm whether your payment has been received by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, navigating to the Financial Services card, and then selecting the Account Balance in PayMyTuition option to see a summary of your account, including payments. Payments made...

You can find the contact information for Ontario College at following link: Contact Us | Ontario Colleges Telephone: Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-892-2228 Tel: 519-763-4725 Email: Ask-Us@ontariocolleges.ca Visitor & Mailing Address: Ontario Colleges 60 Corporate Court Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 5J3

To make changes to your Ontario Colleges applications, you can: Log-in to your Ontario Colleges account and make the changes.You can reach them by phone at 1-888-892-2228Or e-mail them at: ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca.

Full-Time Status: You are registered full-time if your course load is 70% or more of your total semester hours, or you are registered in 66 2/3 % or more of the required courses for your program for the term. If you are an OSAP recipient, you are registered full-time if your course load is 60% or...

Scholarship Opportunities for International Students Unfortunately International students do not qualify for financial aid. However, there are some scholarship opportunities for students entering their 2nd semester or 2nd year. Please visit the international education section of the George Brown...

Finance The Finance department deals with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Purchasing, Payroll, and Bookstores. Financial Assistance / Financial Aid Financial Assistance deals with OSAP, student loans and grants, bursaries, awards, scholarships, and the...

Payment Schedule You are required to pay a minimum of one semester's fees to accept your offer and secure your place in your program. You can pay your tuition fees by semester or for the full year. There are no payment plans available for new students. Returning international students can apply for...

Seniors (at least 65 years old by the start date of a course) might be entitled to a 20% discount on the tuition of any Continuing Education course. Please email our Continued Education office for support at cereg@georgebrown.ca For more details and steps to register, please visit the Continuing...

International Students If you are a registered, full-time international student with a study permit, you are able to work at any job on campus without having a work permit. However, you must have a valid study permit that lists a condition that says you're allowed to work on- or off-campus. To see...

General Education provides college graduates with the knowledge, skills, and understanding in three major categories established by the College Standards and Accreditation Council. The three major categories are: Arts and Humanities (GHUM courses),Social Sciences (GSSC courses)Science and Technology...

Make sure the correct Term (tab) is selected under Course Registration and Timetable Card>"View Weekly Timetable" link on STU-VIEW. Any asynchronous courses (courses without a designated time) will not be listed in the timetable but will be displayed below the timetable in a separate section...

Login to STU-VIEW to see descriptions of the hold in your Student Records card > View Holds. Please see the list below for the contact information for assistance with the hold. The following holds will prevent registration. Financial & material holds will prevent the release of transcripts or any...

If a program is listed as “not available,” it means that this program is not offered during that semester. If it is listed as “closed”, it means that the program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for that semester. International Students: To apply to a different program...

Find information about English proficiency requirements for international students on our website.

If a student drops one or more courses but maintains full-time status, they do not receive a refund for the individual course(s) that they dropped or are exempted from. In addition, if you retake the dropped course in a future semester, even if you did not receive a refund for it, you may be...

Since you have passed the deadline to withdraw, any grade that has been earned at this point will be reflected on the transcript.

We accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Reopening your application will result in your current place being lost and your application moving to the back of the processing line. If you want to upload documents to your application, simply click Step 5: Upload Your Documents...

You will need to log back into the Online Application System using the same email and password that you used with your original application. If you forgot your password, you can reset it by clicking “forgot password.” Do not create a new account, as it will not link to your original application...

International student must withdraw through the International Centre. For information on withdrawing as an international student, such as deadlines, process, and potential immigration impacts, please visit The International Withdrawal and Refund web page.

You are required to submit your IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or PTE results at the time you submit your application.

Transcripts In Foreign Languages The admissions office cannot accept transcripts in a foreign language. Transcripts In Foreign Languages must accompany with a copy of translation in English by a certified translator (cannot be translated by yourself). Original transcript should be submitted together...

Depending on the type of course and the timing of your request, you may be eligible for a partial refund if you drop a course. Post-Secondary Course Withdrawal If you drop a course from a post-secondary program, you may be eligible for a partial refund if: You drop the course or submit a request by...