George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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Are there in-town residences where students might live?
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Housing Info is available for students searching for off-campus housing. We currently have a partnership with Places4Students and encourage students to view their listings. It can take some time to find an apartment in Toronto. Apartment listings usually go up 1-2 months previous to their...
Uniforms for Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs
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H101 – Hospitality Services H130 – Tourism and Hospitality Management H132 – Food & Beverage Management - Restaurant Management H133 – Hospitality - Hotel Operations Management Students in the above programs have a Customer Service course where they will be working in the student run restaurant as...
What currency are tuition fees shown in?
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Tuition Fee Currency All fees are shown in Canadian dollars. For more information on fees please visit How much with College Cost.
What do I need to get my photo I.D. Card?
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To set up your Digital Student ID, you will need: A recent digital photo file - The photo must be a close-up of your head and shoulders with direct view of your face so that your face fills approximately 65% to 75% of the photo. Your Student ID number and password - This information was sent to you...
What equipment do I need for my online tutoring session?
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For your online tutoring appointment: A stable internet connection is very important.For best functionality, use a laptop or desktop computer.Please make sure your camera and microphone are enabled.Supported browsers for online tutoring platforms include Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
What does ‘WAVE’ stand for?
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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...
What happens if I'm late or miss my tutoring session?
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You can cancel your appointment online on our booking system, or by phone. We have a 12-hour cancellation policy, which means you must cancel your appointment at least 12 hours before your scheduled time. If you do not cancel your appointment it will be counted as a missed appointment. Missing two...
What is an online tutoring session like?
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An online tutoring session will be a lot like a regular tutoring session. You will still be expected to set goals for the session and work with your tutor to achieve them. You will be able to use your camera and microphone to see and chat with your tutor, although there is a chat feature in each...
What is Degree Works?
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Degree works is the new academic progress report. It is available through STU-VIEW and will be available for students whose programs began in Fall 2018 or later. Students whose programs began prior to Fall 2018 can continue to use the CAPP report in STU-VIEW to monitor their academic progress. Your...
What is CAPP?
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CAPP CAPP stands for Curriculum Advising and Program Planning. Your Academic department can run a CAPP report to check your academic progress, and help determine which courses you require to complete your program. For more information, please check our website on CAPP. If you would like further...
What is the location for the residence?
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The residence is located at 80 Cooperage Street, Toronto ON M5A 0J3 (open in Google Maps), Downtown Toronto next to the Distillery District. Short walk to classes at St. James and Waterfront Campuses and less than 40 minutes via transit to the Casa Loma Campus.
What is the penalty for late fee payments?
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Late Fee Penalty The late payment fee for Post-Secondary full-time student is $150. This fee is non-appealable. Students also run the risk of not being guaranteed a seat in their program if fees are not paid by the due date outlined on the invoice. For more information see Tuition Fees and Costs.
What is the Student Association?
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The Student Association is your official student union; focused on representation, advocacy, and programming on students’ experience, rights, and issues. Committed to supporting each other in the struggle for student rights, the pursuit of quality education and the provision of services in a safe...
What is the number in column B/C for on my T2202 form?
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In addition to claiming tuition and ancillary fees, you are also eligible to claim $400 for each month of full-time study or $120 for each month of part-time study. A full-time month equals at least 12 contact hours per week times three (3) consecutive weeks. A part-time month equals at least 3...
What should I bring to my tutoring session?
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We ask students to bring all necessary materials and do not assume that their tutor will be familiar with their assignment or their course. For assignments, this means bringing in your assignment description and assignment rubric, as well as any rough draft or current work on that assignment. Other...
What is a waiting list?
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When all available spaces in a program are filled (based on competition) qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list. If spaces become available, the most qualified applicants on the waiting list are notified by an email and are given a specific time to reply. The deadline to respond changes...
What is advanced standing?
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Students applying for advanced standing are seeking admission to a semester higher than semester one for a particular program of study. Upon admission, a student who has been granted advanced standing is given credit for previously-completed courses in a related area of study, which enables direct...
What are supplemental or 'additional' admission requirements?
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Certain programs at George Brown may have additional requirements, over and above the academic courses or credentials required. This might include: In-person InterviewOnline recorded interviewInformation sessionAdditional testingAuditionPortfolioDemoQuestionnaireReview by Departmental CommitteePrior...
When will I find out if I have been accepted into the residence?
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Academic Year Acceptance Our first round of formal acceptance emails will be mailed out in April. If we reach full capacity, you will receive a waitlist notification. We will be communicating to new applicants every 10 business days with the status of your applications/acceptance.
Where can I find more information about placement testing?
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For more information about placement testing, you may: Visit the Assessment Centre websiteE-mail your questions to gbctest@georgebrown.ca Please note that although we strive to return phone calls and emails promptly, our response may take up to 3 business days due to a high volume of inquiries.
Where should I go for my online or remote counselling appointment?
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Find a private space where you feel comfortable for your online appointment with your counsellor. Having a session while you are in a moving vehicle or walking/sitting in public is not appropriate. Please note that for security reasons, you will be asked to provide the address of your location at...
Which books do I use for my course?
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It’s a good idea to attend your classes before buying any textbooks to make sure you buy the right one. On the first day of your class, you will get a course outline listing the course materials or textbooks you will need for your course. However, for some full-time programs, you may also get a book...
Who should apply to graduate?
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If you are a Full-time, Post-secondary or Apprenticeship student registered in the final semester of your program, and meet the requirements to graduate, you will be graduated automatically by the college and you do not need to complete an application to graduate. Your information will be processed...
Why have I not received an invoice?
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For full time students who have: taken a break from studieshave a special timetableare on a reduced course load as per Accessible Learning Servicesare planning on attending an optional term an invoice may not be generated in the above cases. Students should contact their academic department for...
At which campus will I be studying?
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Please select one of the following scenarios that is applicable to you: Full-time studies Continuing Education Studies
How can I become a Peer Tutor?
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Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor? See our Become a Tutor page to check out our hiring requirements and apply online.
