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The money you receive as a part of your award or bursary is first used to pay to the college any outstanding amount owing in your account. Once that is processed, the remaining money from the awards or bursary is sent to you as a refund. For more information on getting the refund, please see How do...

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...

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...

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.

Prior to withdrawing from your program/course, you are strongly encouraged to speak to an academic advisor, counsellor, or faculty member to explore your options. In many cases, there may be an alternative to withdrawing from George Brown Polytechnic altogether. To officially withdraw from your...

Visit the Campus Tours webpage to register for an in-person campus tour (registration is required). You can also view our virtual campus tour. If you have program specific questions, we recommend attending an Information Session.

Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor? See our Become a Tutor page to check out our hiring requirements and apply online.

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...

Locker payments are made online through STU-VIEW using a credit card or Visa debit card. After selecting and paying for your locker, you must confirm the locker details to complete the transaction. Your locker receipt will be available in the locker portal in STU-VIEW. If you need assistance, please...

Financial Assistance For most 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 and further information is available on the OSAP website. In...

You will need to provide your SIN to receive your Tuition Tax Receipt and T4/T4A from the college. Please follow the steps to add your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Log into STU-VIEWSelect "My Account" — On your desktop, it displays as tabs below the cover image; select the "My Account" tab. On...

To provide proof of your status in Canada to George Brown Polytechnic, you may email a clear photocopy of your residency document to the Office of the Registrar at registration@georgebrown.ca or submit it directly to Ontario Colleges if you are an applicant. Proof of Status Documents (a clear...

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...

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...

If you need assistance with your assignments, research, citations, and more, the Library Learning Commons can help. Find Your LibrarianGuides By Subject - Research Guides at George Brown PolytechnicOnline Assistance with AskON

There are a number of factors that can limit the number of transfer credits you can receive. Institutional Residency The minimum number of courses you must complete in your declared program of study at George Brown Polytechnic in order to be eligible to graduate. Full-time Programs: Twenty-five...

Your George Brown Polytechnic digital student ID card identifies you as a student at the school and can be used to access GBP services and student discounts. Student ID is required: During tests and exams on campusFor residence accessIn cases where you need to access campus for resources and events

If you have access to STU-VIEW, please login and navigate to Request Official Documents card and click on "Submit A Request" link. Click SAML to log in (do not enter your GBP username and password). If you do not have access to STU-VIEW, please fill out the Academic Records Request Form for Former...

The MyGBC Student Portal is your virtual George Brown Polytechnic home base. Besides having all of your quick links and tools in one spot, it's also your best source of student news, events and opportunities. Make sure to bookmark it and check it regularly! Use your GBP username (studentIDnumber...

You can check your account balance and summary on STU-VIEW by following the steps below: 1. Log into STU-VIEW by selecting the Student & Employee Login tab. 2. Select VIEW ALL CARDS and in the search field type Financial Services to access the Financial Services card. 3. Select the Account Summary...

Registration is done online on STU-VIEW. Navigate to the card titled 'Guide to STU-VIEW' in your STU-VIEW account for a step-by-step guide and FAQs related to registration. For further assistance with registering online, please contact: 1. Student Service Centre 2. RO VSD 3. Contact Centre: Tel: 416...

Accessible Learning Services (ALS) can be contacted by email, phone, or in-person visit. If you have questions about ALS registration please contact ALSregister@georgebrown.ca For general inquiries, please contact the ALS Welcome Desk at your campus via the following options: St. James Campus 200...

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...

You can access your GBC Digital Student ID through the GBC App on cellphones or tablets. Once the GBC App has been downloaded onto your device, you will need to log in with your GBC Username (Student ID Number) and your GBC Password (STU-VIEW password). Once you have logged in you will find your...

Appointments can be either 30 minutes or 1 hour. You can book up to 1 hour of online or in-person tutoring per day and per subject (English, math, accounting or study skills), to a maximum of 3 hours per week per subject. This 3-hour limit is for one-to-one appointments and does not apply to any...

If you have acquired skills and knowledge of a course through formal, non-formal or experiential learning such as work, training, independent study, volunteering, travel, hobbies or family experiences, you may be eligible for our Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process. For more...

Plan to spend between 2 to 4 hours completing your placement assessment(s). Some assessments are timed and some are untimed. Do not rush in completing your assessments as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results. For more information, please email the...

All counselling sessions are booked for up to 1 hour at a time.

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...

No, only your Accessibility Consultant can make changes to your accommodation plan, based on the documents you have submitted to them. Please meet with your Accessibility Consultant to discuss if an accommodation can be added to your plan or modified. You can book an appointment directly with your...

These instructions are for how to book and pay for the Admission Assessment in English, Math, and/or Science for mature applicants as part of the application process, before receiving an offer of admission. A mature applicant is a person who is 19 years of age or older on the start date of the...

We recommend scheduling an appointment with a Career Advisor to help with your questions. Please visit GBCareers and follow these steps: 1. Log in using your GBP Email (GBPID@georgebrown.ca) and STU-VIEW password. 2. Select 'Career Services' on the left-side dashboard; if you don't see it, select...

Looking for work that fits your schedule? Want to earn money while staying close to class? There are many student-friendly jobs on campus with departments looking to hire people just like you! While student hiring tends to happen at certain times of the year, you can start exploring campus jobs and...

1. Check the General Education requirements for your program to find out whether you need to choose an elective from a specific category in order to fulfill the General Education breadth requirement. 2. Check your academic record on Degree Works to find out if you have outstanding General Education...

To help you prepare for your English, Math, or Science assessments, we’ve put together some preparation tips and resources. You can also visit the George Brown Polytechnic Tutoring & Learning Centre for online handouts. For your English placement assessment, you will be required to write an essay...

We've put together some important tips to help you prepare for your counselling session. For students who want to arrange a private space to have their virtual (video) counseling session on campus, rooms can be booked at the Library Learning Commons.

Finding your Student ID Number Most mail or email sent to you from George Brown Polytechnic will contain your student ID number, as does your Student Photo ID card. If you do not have access to any GBP correspondence, you can obtain your student ID number by calling the Contact Centre at 416-415...

The borrowed equipment must be returned in person to the library location where it was borrowed from. Please visit our library Borrow Equipment webpage for information about equipment loans.

Online tutoring appointments are made directly in WCOnline, our online booking system. Sign in to your WCOnline account and select the appropriate online schedule.Book an appointment as you would a regular in-person appointment. You are encouraged to attach your essay/written assignment to the...

To ensure you receive all information or documents in a timely manner, please confirm the contact information (address, email, phone number) we have on file is up to date on STU-VIEW. When possible, we will correspond with you through your George Brown e-mail. Please check this account frequently...

George Brown Polytechnic's Policies Please visit George Brown Polytechnic's Policies webpage for GBP'S Academic Policies, Guidelines, and Code of Conduct etc. Policies are listed in alphabetical order. Key sections (not an index) of each policy are shown with bullets below the main policy name.

Assessments will be conducted at the Assessment Centre at the St. James Campus. For more information about assessments and locations, please visit the Assessment Centre website.

Domestic students: Please email your request for a refund to studentrefund@georgebrown.ca Please ensure you include your student ID number for reference in the email. International Student: International students must request their refund from the International Centre. Please refer to our Withdrawal...

Once you have completed all of a program's requirements, you must request a certificate/certificate of completion in writing. For more details and steps to follow, please visit Continuing Education credential requests.

For OSAP purposes, the Confirmation of Enrolment will be processed by the Financial Assistance Office electronically as long as your OSAP application is in good standing, and you are enrolled in full-time studies. You do not need to request a Confirmation of Enrollment Letter. Should there be any...

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...

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

To reach someone who works in an Academic Department, see the departments contact list. To reach someone who works in a Student Services area, see the services areas list. For more assistance, reach out to our Contact Centre. We can be reached by telephone or email.

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 see instructions below: If you have access to STU-VIEW, please login and navigate to Request Official Documents > Submit a request. Click SAML to log in...