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You can book your placement test by: Booking Online: Students can book an appointment via their STU-VIEW account. 1. Use the Student & Employee Login and go to the Preparing for Registration card. 2. Select the 'Book your placement assessment(s), if applicable' link. This will open the Assessment...

The George Brown Polytechnic Work Study Program provides students with part-time employment opportunities at George Brown. 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...

Yes, registered students have access to their digital health benefits card, called the Extended Health and Dental card on We Speak Student website. Students can also download the card from the website. Please contact the Student Association for further assistance at healthbenefits@sagbc.ca or 416...

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.

Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your professor will indicate the required materials and books and whether they are included in your course fees. Access details will be available at that time. Using your e-text depends on how it was set up by the publisher and by your...

If you’re a new student and you’re looking for information on your Program Orientation and other events, visit the Orientation webpage. If you cannot find the details for your specific program orientation, contact your Academic school for further directions. If you have registered to attend and...

Campus Orientation is not mandatory but some Program Orientations are mandatory. Campus Orientation is where you can get all of your questions answered before school starts and we recommend you attend to learn more about the resources and programming you need for a successful student life. If your...

New Student Orientations and Transition programming (including Up and Running New Student Preparation Days, Academic Program Orientations, Week 3 Service Fairs, Skills for Success Workshops) are a great way to connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty and find out what to expect to help get...

You will find information about deposits, payment methods, refunds, and more in George Brown Polytechnic's 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).

If you are being sponsored, George Brown Polytechnic will invoice your sponsor for your tuition fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that all fees are paid before the due dates. George Brown will require an official (original) sponsorship letter with total amount covered and invoice...

Refund Status Refunds that are processed will show as ETRF on your account description in your STU-VIEW account. Domestic Students: Refunds are sent via an e-transfer email to a student's George Brown email address along with instructions on how to deposit the funds. To complete the deposit, you’ll...

Fees that are not eligible for T2202 include: Student Association fees, health and dental insurance, transportation and parking, meals and lodging, goods of lasting value that you will keep, such as a dental kits, uniforms, tools and costs of books. For a breakdown of your tuition fees, please see...

The total amount of tuition fees paid may not necessarily correspond to your T2202 because not all of your tuition fees are tax deductible. Additionally, the T2202 is based on the tax year (January - December) and not the school year (September - April). For example, for the year 2025, the semesters...

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)...

Finance The Finance department deals with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Purchasing, Payroll, and Bookstores. For contact information, please see Finance Division Staff Directory. Financial Assistance / Financial Aid Financial Assistance deals with...

Scholarships George Brown Polytechnic offers domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons) a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards. International students can also visit the Scholarships for International Students webpage to see what's available. Each...

Academic Standing Sometimes you do not do as well on your exam or test as you would like – it happens to everyone. In some cases you can take a test or exam again. However, not all courses allow this. Speak to your instructor/professor or program coordinator to discuss your options. For more...

Academic Standing and 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...

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...

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...

Yes, a failed grade is calculated in the GPA hours. If you repeat the course and achieve a passing grade, the failing (or lower) grade is excluded from the GPA calculations. The passing (or higher) grade is included in the GPA calculations. For more information, please see George Brown Polytechnic's...

International student who wish to withdraw must do so through the International Office by completing the Online International Student Withdrawal and Refund Request Form before the withdrawal and refund deadlines. International students who withdraw prior to the published refund deadline will receive...

Before deciding to withdraw from a program, it is best to consult with your program coordinator. There may be other options available to you, such as reducing your course load, transferring to another program, peer tutoring, financial assistance, accessible learning services, etc. Contact your...

Before deciding to withdraw from a program, it is best to consult with your program coordinator. There may be other options available to you, such as reducing your course load, transferring to another program, peer tutoring, financial assistance, accessible learning services, etc. Contact your...

The appeal process is available to post-secondary and continuing education students who, due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control, are seeking an exception to the withdrawal policy. To submit an appeal for late withdrawal, please email the Office of the Registrar at regappeal...

Students may repeat a course for a maximum of two times. Upon completing a repeated course, the higher grade will be used in the calculation of the GPA. Please see the Office of the Registrar Policy on Failed and Repeated Courses. When additional general electives or liberal studies courses have...

Scholarships & Student Status The majority of awards require you to be a full-time student. There are a limited number of bursaries available for students enrolled in part-time or Continuing Education programs. Continuing Education students can also visit the Financial Assistance page for various...

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...

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...

Domestic Applicants: Mature Students To apply as a mature student, you must be 19 years of age or older and tick the box that indicates that you will not be receiving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) on your Ontario Colleges application. This indicates that you do not have the academic...

You should apply for OSAP as soon as the application becomes available on the OSAP website. Typically, the new OSAP application is available on the OSAP website by June of each year for the upcoming Fall semester. There is no cost for applying for OSAP and you can apply before accepting a program...

You may be eligible for a Canada and Ontario Part-Time Student Loan and/or Grant, by applying to the Ontario Student Assistance Program for Part-Time Students. This provides students with funding to study from 20% to 59.9% of a course load for OSAP-qualified programs. Proof of income is required...

Financial Assistance For most domestic students, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is the primary source of financial assistance. Depending on the student's application, OSAP funding may include loans and/or grants. You must apply online by registering on the OSAP website where further...

Apply as soon as possible on the OSAP website. You will not receive funding if you apply less than 60 days before the last day of your current full-time study period (of the current academic year). Please see Important Dates for details. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial...

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. You can also check the Academic Program page to find...

Full-time studies The campus you will study at depends on the program you plan on taking. You can visit the Program Availability page to narrow down which program you may be interested in studying. Once you select the program link, the program details will indicate the 'Location' of the program's...

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...

George Brown Polytechnic offers Collaborative programs in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University in Nursing and Early Childhood Education. This partnership allows students to study at both institutions. Students who pursue the Early Childhood Education collaborative program earn...

Tuition Costs Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check our website for fees related to your program. Please note that International Students fees are different from Domestic tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost...

Account Balance A negative balance appearing on an account indicates that money is owing to the student. This could be a credit because of an adjustment to the student's registration or a tuition overpayment. You will also see a negative balance if you have recently paid your fees for the upcoming...

If you did not receive your invoice by email, you may view your fees online by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, clicking on the Financial Services card, and then selecting 'View Fees' link. Alternately, you can submit your inquiry on the following link. Important: If you did not receive an...

Students may apply for a payment plan by following these steps: Log in to your STU-VIEW accountNavigate to the Payment Centre (Pay Fees) cardSelect Apply for Payment Plan To be eligible for a payment plan, you must be a post-secondary student who meets all of the following criteria for the term: You...

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 selecting the 'Account Summary' link. You will be able to see a summary of your account, including payments. Payments made online...

Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check online for fees related to your program. Please note that International Students fees are different from Domestic tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost of the program...

A copy of your receipt will be sent to your George Brown student email (firstname.lastname@georgebrown.ca) 24 hours after payment has been received. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. Domestic and Returning International Students: You can request a copy of...

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...

We have the following curated resources to help support students' wellness: Taking care of your mental healthPeer Mentor+Mindfulness videos

You can update your Personal Information in STU-VIEW. Log in to STU-VIEWGo to the Personal Detail card and select on the 'Personal Information' linkSelect the Edit icon under each section to update your information If you are an OSAP applicant or recipient and you changed any personal or financial...

If you forgot your password or never received a password, please follow the instructions below. Note: Before you proceed, clear the browser cache, history, and any saved George Brown passwords on your computer or device. If you fail to do this step first, you may find your account is locking you out...

We will only provide one (1) replacement copy of your certificate, diploma, or degree, for a fee of $50 CAD + tax. To request a new copy, please visit records.georgebrown.ca for instructions. The Records department will contact you via the email address on file regarding payment. Copies will only be...