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A temporary resident must apply to extend their period of authorized stay before it ends. If they have done so, their period of authorized stay as a temporary resident is extended by law until a decision is made. Such a person is considered to have maintained status (previously known as implied...

Normally, all temporary residents in Canada are required to have valid study permit to pursue studies longer than 6 months in duration from within Canada. However, on June 27, 2023, the government of Canada announced a temporary measure allowing certain work permit holders to pursue studies without...

You can visit the closest Service Canada, in person, with your study permit, work permit (if applicable) and passport to apply for your SIN.

You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada. For more information on when a foreign national needs a study permit, please refer to the IRCC...

Your children will have access to public school education. However, each school board has different policies on whether your children will be exempt from paying international student fees based on your student status in Canada and which academic program you are enrolled in. We recommend following up...

Students studying ESL are not eligible to work off campus with their study permit. To learn more about the eligibility requirements to work off campus, please refer to the IRCC webpage.

Yes, if you plan to apply for your post-graduate work permit. Students must always have a valid study permit at all times while studying. In addition, students applying for their post-graduate work permit, must have a valid study permit when applying for their work permit. There is a waiting period...

Current International students should reach out directly to the insurance provider (Morcare) at 1-888-472-8356 or 1-888-985-1552 with questions. For more information please visit their website: wespeakstudent.com Alternatively, you can also contact Student Association with any health insurance...

Upon request, insurance for new George Brown students shall commence 30 days before the effective date stated on the application on file with the Insurance Administrator, provided the premium has been paid if the Insured Person arrives before such effective date. Early arrival covers acute...

Student Homestay Services, George Brown's long-time partner in student accommodation, maintains a close network of caring families who make your transition to living and studying abroad a friendly and positive experience. You can also choose to stay in private accommodation. Our Student Life office...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Yes, we do accept applications for transfer credit for international educational institutions. See I have International Education for more information.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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).

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.