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George Brown Polytechnic Library Learning Commons All active students, faculty, and staff of George Brown Polytechnic have access to Library Learning Commons (LLC) and library collections with full borrowing privileges. Visit the Library Learning Commons webpage for locations and hours of operation...

Please note that to be able to transfer credits, you must first apply to a program and if accepted, the academic office of your department will determine what credits can be transferred. You will need to provide a copy of your transcript and course outline for each credit. Please see the video for...

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...

Your non-refundable deposit confirms your intent to register and secures a space in a given semester(s) for the academic year. The deposit amount and due date is provided in your Registration Letter and Invoice.

New Students You are not guaranteed a seat in your program unless you have paid your initial deposit by the due date on your Registration Letter and fees estimate. Deposit due date for each semester is also on the Important Dates webpage. If your deposit payment is not received by the due date, you...

If you would like to book a general campus tour of one our three main campuses, please visit the Campus Tours webpage. For an international student group campus tour, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your region on our Contact International webpage.

If you would like to make an appointment with someone to get more information about our programs for international students, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your region on our Contact International webpage.

George Brown Polytechnic staff are unable to assist students when applying for their initial study permits. For more information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. However, George Brown Polytechnic does have Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA)...

International students applying for PGWP must submit an official transcript from George Brown Polytechnic as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by George Brown through MyCreds is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the...

To access the Brightspace system, go to the Brightspace login page and enter your user ID and password. For your user ID, add “@georgebrown.ca” to your student ID. For example, a student with the ID number 123456789 would use 123456789@georgebrown.caYour password is the same as your STU-VIEW...

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a cybersecurity measure used by organizations around the world to protect systems and users. When signing in to college applications, in addition to your username and password, you will need to authenticate through the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile...

Temporary passwords are sent to your email when you apply for a full-time George Brown Polytechnic program or register for a Continuing Education course or program. Once you have received that, you must reset your password. Please find your respective processes below: For applicants: Once we receive...

There are two ways of logging into STU-VIEW. Applicant Login- Your login id is your GBP ID number. If you are logging in for the first time, use your valid temporary password. Note: You must reset the password if the temporary password has expired.Student & Employee Login- Your login id is your...

Proactive Action If you believe you may not successfully complete a course you are currently enrolled in, please proactively discuss your options with your program coordinator or instructor in your Academic Department. Retaking a Course If you fail a course you may be able to retake it at a later...

Course Outlines You can visit the Course Outlines page and search for past course outlines by course code or by course name. Please connect with the Academic Department if the course outlines are not available. For current course outlines, please see your instructor directly who should provide you...

An e-text is a document that is read in digital form with enhanced functionality (bookmarking, notes, homework modules etc.) that in most cases can be downloaded for offline use or used on multiple platforms (phone, tablet etc.). They are files ending in .epub and pdf. Many of your course textbooks...

Pre-placement For information on Prerequisites Health Form requirements such as medicals, Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support certificate, Police vulnerable sector check, and Mask Fit test certificate, please visit the Full-Time Program Clinical Pre-Placement Health Requirements page and follow...

Registering for Convocation For Convocation 2026, eligible graduates will be sent an email to RSVP for convocation. All students who wish to attend the Convocation Ceremony must RSVP. The RSVP portal will open on Monday, April 6 and will close on Friday, May 15, 2026. Tickets will be released the...

To appeal a grade Students may initiate an Academic Appeal if they disagree with a final grade in a course. The Academic Appeals process follows specific steps and timelines outlined in George Brown Polytechnic' Academic Appeals policy. Steps to Appeal a Grade Please review the ​Academic Appeals...

In many cases, students who have earned a grade of B or higher in TWO diploma-level General Education electives can receive exemption from ONE lower-level Liberal Studies elective. If you are a George Brown graduate, the Registrar's office will apply the eligible diploma-level courses to your degree...

Domestic Applicants Deferring Offer of Admission Offers of Admission are valid only for the specified intake as indicated in their offer letter. If an applicant cannot accept the offer for that intake they should reapply for the next available intake. It should be noted that an Offer of Admission...

Credit and Program Transfers There are several types of credit/program transfers available to registered students. Please select the link below that pertains to your situation. Transferring credits from another college or university Transferring to a program within your current GBP program area (e.g...

A detailed breakdown of your fee is available online in your STU-VIEW account. Search for the Financial Services card and click on View Fees and select the term you want the details for. You can also submit your opt-out choices for any optional fees prior to the deadline for the term on the page and...

Your cohort selection will become available on the day your program registration opens. Once you’ve selected your cohort, you may return to the Cohort Selection page through the During Registration Card in STU-VIEW and choose Update to switch to another available cohort, if applicable. Please note...

Students must use the Tuition and Education Credit Certificate (T2202) on their own tax return until both the Federal and Provincial Tax payable is reduced to zero, after which the student may then transfer the balance of the credit to another eligible party using the reverse side of the T2202 form...

Before you take a leave or a break from school, make sure your program allows it. Talk to someone in your Academic program office before considering taking time off school. You need to have successfully completed at least one semester as a full-time student in order to be re-admitted to your program...

Students in degree programs take a combination of lower-level and upper-level electives. Lower-level electives introduce students to the key concepts in subjects such as psychology, sociology, art history, and environmental science, and upper-level electives explore key issues in these subject areas...

Exams Exams, tests, and quizzes are written throughout the semester and the number you need to write depends on the nature of the course and how you are to be evaluated in the course. Final exams are usually written during the last couple of weeks of scheduled classes. Please check with your...

Your instructor's details are available on STU-VIEW in your timetable. Go to Course Registration & Timetable card> View Detailed Course Schedule and Timetable and click on the course you need the information for. This will open a Class Details window with all the the information about your course...

First, check the transfer credit requirements with the institution you plan to attend. Often, you will need to share your official transcript. Please refer to Transcripts & Credentials for instructions to get your transcript. You will also likely need to share the course outline you received at the...

There are many different strategies with finding a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity: placement, practicum, internship, co-op, etc. Please reach out to your WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) professors and WIL teams to learn about supports. For details relating to your WIL (placement question...

Students are supported during their co-op search. Available supports vary by program, but typically include access to a list of co-op postings with approved partners, access to co-op staff to answer questions during the search process, and on-going support from faculty and staff during the co-op. Co...

To submit an official transcript for transferring your credit, you may: Request your transcript through Ontario Colleges.Request to have your transcript emailed directly from your issuing institution to transfercredit@georgebrown.ca. If you are submitting an evaluation report, email a PDF copy to...

Group Study Rooms are available to all currently registered George Brown Polytechnic students. To ensure fair access, please observe the following guidelines: Maximum of 6 persons to a group study room.Group Study Rooms must be booked in advance through the LLC Access page.Room bookings are...

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) encompasses apprenticeship, field education, co-op, internship, clinical placement, applied research, and service learning such as serving members of the public at our WAVE clinics or Chefs' House. Experiential Learning is an umbrella term that incorporates WIL but is...

Academic & Career Entrance (ACE) courses are for adult learners who are out of school. They can assist learners who: wish to get ready for collegeare missing some admission requirements for post-secondary programsneed a credential to improve job opportunities ACE Distance courses are offered online...

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...

Wi-fi is available throughout the college campuses. Please visit How to connect to George Brown wi-fi for further details. Internet access is also available through computers in the Library Learning Commons Open Access Computer Labs located at each campus. For guidelines and user policies please...

Some academic programs have clubs or other activities specifically intended for their students in that field. Here is how you can find out more. Check your program webpage on the George Brown Polytechnic website.Inquire with your academic department.Explore Campus Activities and Clubs.Explore...

We do not have a doctor on campus. If your condition is life threatening, visit a hospital emergency room, call 911, or if you're on campus you can contact the Security team. For non-urgent medical conditions, visit a walk-in clinic to get help from a doctor. You can check online for clinics near...

To be eligible to register for an apprenticeship in-school training program at George Brown Polytechnic, you must be registered with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) as an apprentice and have an Offer of Training from the Ministry. If you meet these requirements, see...

The Dialog is the George Brown Polytechnic's student newspaper which provides coverage of everything going on at GBP and in the wider Canadian student community. It is made up of a team of student-journalists who write, edit, and produce a monthly newspaper distributed for free around the GBP...

Beginning life as a student can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn about the campus and student services, let alone getting your head around your studies. Often the biggest question is, “Where do I start?” Access our Student Guide to assist you with getting started, getting involved, and...

For off campus housing information, please visit the Places 4 Students website This registry contains listings of private accommodations within the Greater Toronto Area. You can also contact Housing Info at George Brown Polytechnic by emailing housing@georgebrown.ca or visit the Housing Information...

Cafeteria locations Each campus has restaurants and cafeterias centrally located and easy to find. Visit the virtual tour links for St. James Campus, Casa Loma Campus and Waterfront Campus to view the cafeterias. George Brown Polytechnic is right in the heart of Toronto and you will find many local...

Convocation / Graduation A graduate's official graduation date is the end date of the last semester for their program. The graduation date appears on official transcripts and the awarded degree, diploma, or certificate. Convocation is the formal ceremony celebrating graduation. It is an annual...

Class Start and End Dates George Brown Polytechnic has three terms per year - Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each term is comprised of 14 weeks of classes and one inter-session week. The specific start and end dates of each term change from year to year, however you can expect the Fall session to start...

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...

Programs offered to International students and program availability can be found on our Program Availability webpage. International students interested in working in Canada after they graduate may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and George Brown Polytechnic's PGWP-eligible program list...

Students who have a permanent or persistent and prolonged disability may be eligible for additional tuition grants or loans through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Students with disabilities who are eligible for OSAP funding may also be eligible for the Ontario Bursary for Students...