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You must be a George Brown student in order to receive an official assessment of your previous education and be granted transfer credits. Where possible, we pre-assess transcripts received during the admission process. If any transfer credits are identified, they will show on the Admissions...

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. You can submit your Transfer Credit application in STU-VIEW. The following can assist you to determine what...

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a cyber security measure used by organizations around the world to protect systems and users. When signing in to George Brown Polytechnic applications, in addition to your username and password, you will need to authenticate through the Microsoft Authenticator...

We've put together few tips to help you prepare for your counselling session. Appointments are 50 minutes long. Please arrive five to 10 minutes ahead of your virtual or in-person appointment to check-in. Ensure you have enough time in your schedule to attend. For virtual appointments, you are...

All video counselling appointments are conducted using Zoom Healthcare edition. Once you check in to the appointment on the Counselling Student Portal, and your counsellor is ready to meet, you will be provided with a "Join Meeting" link which will take you to the Zoom meeting waiting room. Your...

If you need to cancel or re-schedule your counselling appointment, please provide at least 24 hours' notice by contacting your counsellor directly via email or via the Counselling Booking Portal or contacting the Counselling front desk. If students provide appropriate notice of cancellation, we will...

No, questions that are specific to your academic program should be directed to your specific instructor/professor or to the Program Coordinator. Please contact your Academic department for your Program Coordinator's contact information if you do not have it.

We recommend you find a private/confidential space where you feel comfortable for your online/virtual appointment with your counsellor. You may be able to book a private room through the Library Learning Commons. Having a session while you are in a moving vehicle or walking/sitting in public is not...

Yes, we offer both in person and virtual (video) counselling appointments. To book a virtual counselling appointment, please sign in to the Counselling Student Portal using your George Brown user id and password and select the virtual (video) option. You may also contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk...

Our Counselling Services office are located on multiple George Brown Polytechnic campuses. Please come to the location that you selected when you booked your appointment. You can find our office locations at the Contact Counselling Services webpage. You may also check the Appointments section of the...

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 George Brown user id and password. You may select an in-person counselling appointment at your preferred campus location. You can...

WAVE (Wellness, Applied Research and Visionary Education) - a series of health and wellness clinics that provides services for the public like dental care and hearing tests. These clinics help our students practice their newly-learned skills on real clients in real-world environments while being...

Continuing Education (CE) at George Brown Polytechnic offers a wide variety of online distance learning courses that makes it easy to learn from home. The courses may be teacher-directed online, self-directed online, OntarioLearn online etc. Our online courses also provide you with personalized...

No, you will continue to use your existing photo ID card. Once you get your card, you don't need to renew it. As long as you have an active student registration with TMU, your Student OneCard will remain active for accessing university services. For more information, see Combined Toronto...

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...

At George Brown Polytechnic, academic deadlines are strictly enforced and cannot be extended. If the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty has already passed, any grade that has been earned at this point will be reflected on your transcript. Please see our Program Withdrawal Policy for more...

If you haven't received your George Brown Polytechnic Student ID number in the next two to three days after successfully submitting your application, please fill out the information below and email it to intladmissions@georgebrown.ca. Full Name (same as written on your application form) Country of...

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...

International students 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...

Due to the high volume of refund requests, all cheques are mailed out to students directly. Please make sure that your address is updated in STU-VIEW to ensure that it is mailed to the correct address. You must notify the International office immediately of any changes to your mailing address.

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...

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...

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 Orientation webpage . Our pre-orientation program Up & Running New Student can get...

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 Orientation webpage for tips on studying remotely.

During peak periods, we receive a high volume of refund requests, and therefore, the processing time is about 6 to 8 weeks. Refunds are issued by George Brown's Finance Department and not the International Office. We try our best to get refunds out as quickly as possible. It is important for...

George Brown Polytechnic works with various English language pathway schools such as ILAC, ILSC, SGIC etc. You can find the list of all current private language school affiliates on our Admission Requirements for International Students webpage.

Transcripts In Foreign Languages The admissions office cannot accept transcripts in a foreign language. If your documents are in a language other than English, you must also provide a certified/notarized literal English translation (cannot be translated by yourself). Original transcript should be...

Post-Secondary Students: To prepare for registration, you can: Watch instructional videos on how to register for your courses.Visit the Register for Your Courses page to view your Registration Checklist (be sure to select the appropriate term first).Log in to STU-VIEWSelect the Course Registration...

Yes, international applicants are required to submit current and valid IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or PTE results with their application. For more information, please see the English Language requirements for international applicants.

International applicants need to provide a proof of English proficiency to apply to George Brown Polytechnic programs. Please see the English language proficiency requirements for international students for detailed information, including minimum accepted scores.

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. Once a program has closed, we are unable to add more seats...

Paying Fees and Registering If you're a full-time post-secondary student, your registration letter and invoice will be available through STU-VIEW prior to the start of your program. Go to Payment Centre (Pay Fees) card in STU-VIEW and click on 'Registration Letter & Invoice' to view the letter...

We accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. If you reopen your international admissions application, it will be removed from its current spot in the queue and moved to the back of the processing line. If you want to upload documents to your application, simply click Step 5: Upload...

International applicants apply on the Online Application System. You will need to log back into the same portal using the same email and password that you used with your original application. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by clicking the “Forgot password” link on the portal...

Once your application to George Brown Polytechnic has been processed by an International Admissions Officer, you will receive communication by email to the email address provided in your application. The Online Application System (OAS) does not provide ongoing application status updates...

Apply Online Applying to George Brown Polytechnic as an international student is easy. Once you’ve decided what program you would like to apply for, complete and submit your application online, along with the scanned copies of necessary supporting documents. You can find more information about what...

There is no specific deadline for submitting your application. The program will close automatically once it is filled. Since seats are fairly competitive, we strongly recommend that you apply well in advance. We are currently accepting/reviewing applications and processing offers as per the...

The Admissions Test for international applicants is offered only in Toronto. In order to take the admission test, you have to currently be in Toronto and be a mature student (19 years or older). You have to apply for a program through our Online Application System (OAS) for International applicants...

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to provide exact processing times. Please note that we will not be reviewing applications/issuing offers until 9-10 months prior to the start of a selected term. We are currently accepting/reviewing applications and processing offers...

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...

Our IT service can help you with everything from how to set up your George Brown Polytechnic email on your phone to resetting your George Brown password and using WiFi on campus. Here are some ways that you can get tech support at George Brown Polytechnic: Submit a support ticket online.Visit the...

Your George Brown email will be generated 24-48 hours after you have paid the tuition deposit. It is available anywhere using a web browser. For more information on your email account and how to access it, please go to STUDENT E-MAIL - George Brown Polytechnic. Important: Once you have this email...

The Library Learning Commons provides access to many specialized software packages. The computers at each campus have hardware and software specific to the classes taught at each campus location. There is also a selection of iPad and Android software. To see the available applications, visit the...

The GPA is calculated by dividing the quality points by the GPA hours: Each letter grade has a grade point value. This is multiplied by the credits to obtain the quality points. The credits are added up to obtain the GPA hours. For Grade Point Values, see Grading Scheme To calculate the term or...

Hours of Operation and George Brown Polytechnic Closures Please select one of the links below to better answer your question: Hours of operation Academic Calendar & Important Dates Weather Related Closures Individual Class Cancellations

Domestic Applicants Conditional Offers of Admission In some cases, a conditional offer of admission may be issued to: An applicant who is currently enrolled in required courses. In the process of completing a required credential. An applicant who still needs to complete a supplemental requirement...

Please see the instructions on how to submit a request for an official transcript below. 1. Current students or recent graduates (within the past year) Log in to your STU-VIEW account and follow these steps: Select the Academic Records tab Find the Request Official Documents card Submit your request...

To be eligible for the Dean's Recognition letter, students must: Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary certificate, diploma, graduate certificate, or degree program.Have a term GPA of 3.5 or higher for certificate, diploma, or graduate certificate programs OR a term GPA of 3.7 or higher for...

Unless your instructor has provided other instructions or platforms, online classes can be accessed through Brightspace, the Learning Management System (LMS) that the George Brown Polytechnic uses. You will find all your course content, assignments, resources, and discussions there. To log in to the...