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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...

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...

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...

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...

Domestic Applicants Application Status You can go to your STU-VIEW account to view your application status. Follow the steps below: Log in as an Applicant. Your login id is your GBP ID number only. You should have received a temporary password in your personal email with instructions on how to reset...

The Peer Mentor+ Initiative exists to promote a culture of community and mutual support for well-being at George Brown Polytechnic. Through group and one-on-one facilitation, our goals are increasing student mental health, resiliency, and inclusion. At Peer Mentor+, we understand the importance of...

STU-VIEW STU-VIEW is the name of George Brown Polytechnic’s self-service hub. Applicants can track their application and status, book their admissions assessment/test(s), and update their personal information. Students can pay their tuition fees, register for their program/courses, view their...

All lockers are equipped with college-issued combination locks. Personal locks are not permitted and will be removed. Your lock combination will be available in STU-VIEW through the the LockerGM portal on the first day of the semester. The field displaying the combination code will remain blank...

Please contact the locker administrator immediately at lockers@georgebrown.ca if the locker that you officially registered for has a lock on it. Lockers come equipped with George Brown-issued combination locks and should not be replaced with your personal locks. Unauthorized locks will be cut and...

Report any theft or suspicious activity to Campus Security at (416) 415-4000 immediately. Timely reporting is essential for recovering stolen items. George Brown Polytechnic is not responsible for lost or stolen items

If you don't want the locker anymore you can cancel your rental. Email your request to lockers@georgebrown.ca. Refund (minus a $5 administrative fee) is available within 10 business days of the start of the term only for students who withdraw from their program.

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...

Locker availability is limited and based on program allocations. If lockers are unavailable, please email lockers@georgebrown.ca to inquire about possible availability in other programs or locations.

Before the start of a new semester, Student Locker Services will contact students already renting lockers via their GBP email mid-semester with renewal instructions. If your locker are not renewed within the timeframe stated in the email, the locker will be made available for all students to rent...

Yes. If you wish to change your locker after confirmation, email lockers@georgebrown.ca with your GBP student ID and locker number. Ensure that your current locker is emptied before submitting a request as the locker will become available to others immediately after switching. Student Lockers...

Report any damage immediately by emailing lockers@georgebrown.ca from your GBP email. We will arrange for repair or assign you a new locker, subject to availability.

If the locker was rented during the previous semester, removed items will be stored for ten (10) business days. Proof of ownership is required for retrieval. After this period, items may be donated or discarded. All email requests to retrieve belongings will be addressed, and students will have...

Yes. You may rent a locker for the first semester with the option to renew for the second semester. Student Locker Services will contact you via your official student email mid-semester with renewal instructions. To keep the same locker, renewal must be completed before the last day of the semester...

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...

The entry levels on Ontario Colleges (OCAS) indicate the year and semester in which you want to start a program. For example, level 1 is the first semester of the first year and level 2 is the second semester of the first year etc. If you are interested in applying for Advanced Standing, please go...

Yes, George Brown Polytechnic offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for domestic students. GBP is a leading provider of English as a additional language education with over 50 years of experience. Our School of ESL and Immigrant Education provides part-time ESL programs that offer...

Program and Course Offerings George Brown Polytechnic offers a wide-range of accredited programs and individual courses. Full-time post-secondary level programs are offered during the fall, winter, and spring terms. Please see the Full-time Program Guide for a complete list of all full-time programs...

George Brown Polytechnic's Liberal Studies electives are designed to enable students in degree programs to expand and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the humanities (LHUM), sciences (LSCI), and social sciences (LSSC). In order to fulfill the Liberal Studies breadth requirement, electives...

You do not register for an apprenticeship directly with George Brown Polytechnic. You first find an employer willing to train you and then contact the Government of Ontario Apprenticeship office nearest you and make the arrangements with a Ministry consultant. If you are already a registered...

Credit Transfer Agreements (Block Transfers) George Brown Polytechnic also has a number of credit transfer (or block transfer) agreements with other colleges and universities. These agreements allow students to transfer a group of courses completed elsewhere into selected programs at George Brown...

Yes. George Brown Polytechnic is on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) list of approved designated learning institutions (DLI: O19283850612).

Only interpreters who have graduated from an accredited interpreter training program are contracted to provide service at George Brown Polytechnic. The interpreters are members of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.