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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...

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...

To change your legal name with George Brown, you must provide a legal name document by emailing it to the Registration Office at registration@georgebrown.ca. Acceptable documents include: Marriage Certificate (for changes to your last name due to marriage)Change of Name CertificateBirth...

Login issues If your login credentials are not working for Brightspace (or other college services like STU-VIEW), you can reset your password by using the Forgot Password reset link. At this link, you must use the personal email address that you have on file with George Brown Polytechnic. If you...

Since 1998, colleges have been mandated by the Ontario government to collect and report performance data in five areas – graduate satisfaction, student satisfaction, employer satisfaction, employment rate, and graduation rate. This performance data is known as Key Performance Indicators or KPI's...

T2202 forms are issued to students who have paid $100.00 or more in eligible fees for post-secondary level courses beginning and ending in a particular calendar year. The T2202 tax receipts will be available through STU-VIEW each year in February for the previous tax year.

Please email your request for a refund to StudentRefund@georgebrown.ca George Brown will process your refund back to the original method of payment received or by Email Money Transfer if the original payment method isn't possible. Instructions via Pay My Tuition will be sent to your George Brown...

Yes, you must pay the initial deposit by your due date in order to register online and hold your seat in the program (if you are a new student). Please refer to your invoice and make the minimum required payment. Once your sponsoring agency or scholarship provider has paid your fees, you will...

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...

To help you succeed, we require that you take your English and/or math assessment(s) in order to be placed in appropriate courses. It is important that you put your best effort into completing your assessment as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results...

You will take the Placement assessment after you have accepted your offer into your program. It is best that you complete the Placement assessment before you register for your courses, since this assessment will determine the English and/or Math courses you will be taking in first semester. You are...

Why do I need to apply or renew the vulnerable sector police record check annually? In compliance with request from our clinical and field placement partners such as health care institutions, school boards and agencies, all students registered in the following programs below must complete a police...

Transfer Credits (Course Exemptions) New and current students can apply online to transfer credits from another post-secondary institution to George Brown Polytechnic. If you are approved for transfer credit, you will then be exempted from completing the equivalent course(s) at George Brown. Be sure...

You can set up the multi-factor authentication (MFA) using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. The app is then linked to that specific device. Please follow the relevant instructions below for set up assistance. 1. If you are setting up MFA for the first time, please follow the...

If you do not complete your required placement assessments, you will have to register for the foundation level courses on STU-VIEW during registration. You will then register for the college level English or math in the next semester and will be charged an extra course fee for the same. This will...

You and your employer must make sure you can work off campus without a work permit before you start working. It’s important to understand the consequences of unauthorized work. You can work off campus without a work permit if you meet all of these requirements: You’re a full-time student at a...

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of a program. WIL is a required component of some George Brown programs and may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship. International...

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published new PGWP eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, which include graduating from a program linked to one of five priority fields of study: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare...

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from eligible Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Graduating from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the DLI list to find out which schools have...

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of the program. The WIL component may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship. The WIL component must be a requirement to complete the program...

Requesting a proof of enrolment letter is simple: Complete your request online at Letter Request for International Students. Login using your George Brown student ID number and password.Your proof of enrolment letter will be emailed to you within two to five business days of the International office...

International students can request their enrolment letter online on the Letter Request for International Students page. It is also recommended that all international students submit a copy of their study permit online on the Online Application for International Student page to help us assist you...

Our International Student Advisors are here to help you during your time at George Brown Polytechnic. You can find your advisors on the International Student Advisors page. Our International Student Advisors can assist with common international student inquiries such as: How do I extend my study...

You can work full-time while waiting for a decision on your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application if, at at the time you submitted your application, all of the following applied to your situation: You had a valid study permit.You had completed your program of study.You were eligible to work...

The spouses and common-law partners of some international students may be eligible for an open work permit. Your spouse or common-law partner must meet the eligibility criteria listed below to be eligible for an open work permit. Starting January 21, 2025, your spouse or common-law partner may be...

You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs. You must have one of the following conditions or remarks printed on your study permit in order to apply for a SIN for off-campus work: May work 24 hours per...

For information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC's Study Permit page. If you already have a Canadian study permit but need to extend your stay in Canada as a student, please visit the IRCC's Extend your Study Permit page for more information.

Yes, the international student support team runs multiple international-specific events for our registered international students to support their academic and non-academic journey at GBP. For a list of student-events, please visit our Events Calendar page.

International students are required to have a valid study permit for the entire duration of their program. If your study permit is expiring before the program completion date, you will be required to extend your study permit as early as possible. For more information, please contact your...

Admission tests are used to determine if you meet the requirements to be accepted into George Brown Polytechnic. Placement Assessments in English and/or math are taken after you have accepted an offer of admission. Placement assessments determine whether you are ready to take the college-level...

Once you complete your assessment, your scores will be submitted to the George Brown Polytechnic Admissions Office within 1-2 business days. They will review your results and notify you if you are offered a place into the program by email. Domestic applicants can also check STU VIEW's Admission...

Full-Time Post-Secondary Students: Deposit and tuition payment due dates for each semester will be listed on your Registration Letter & Invoice. Your invoice will be emailed to you and available in STU-VIEW. To view your invoice online, log in to STU-VIEW, then select Financial Services > 'View Fees...

This would not be considered a scheduled break from George Brown’s perspective and, therefore, as per Canadian immigration regulations, you would not be eligible to work off campus during the break. It may also cause issues from a study permit perspective; under the “must actively pursue” clause all...

A proof of graduation letter can be requested by visiting the Letter Request for International Students webpage. Login using your George Brown student ID and password.

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...

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...