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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.

If you would like to make an appointment with someone to get more information about our programs for international students, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your region on our Contact International webpage.

George Brown Polytechnic staff are unable to assist students when applying for their initial study permits. For more information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. However, George Brown Polytechnic does have Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA)...

International students applying for PGWP must submit an official transcript from George Brown Polytechnic as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by George Brown through MyCreds is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the...

There are two ways of logging into STU-VIEW. Applicant Login- Your login id is your GBP ID number. If you are logging in for the first time, use your valid temporary password. Note: You must reset the password if the temporary password has expired.Student & Employee Login- Your login id is your...

Proactive Action If you believe you may not successfully complete a course you are currently enrolled in, please proactively discuss your options with your program coordinator or instructor in your Academic Department. Retaking a Course If you fail a course you may be able to retake it at a later...

Course Outlines You can visit the Course Outlines page and search for past course outlines by course code or by course name. Please connect with the Academic Department if the course outlines are not available. For current course outlines, please see your instructor directly who should provide you...

An e-text is a document that is read in digital form with enhanced functionality (bookmarking, notes, homework modules etc.) that in most cases can be downloaded for offline use or used on multiple platforms (phone, tablet etc.). They are files ending in .epub and pdf. Many of your course textbooks...

Pre-placement For information on Prerequisites Health Form requirements such as medicals, Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support certificate, Police vulnerable sector check, and Mask Fit test certificate, please visit the Full-Time Program Clinical Pre-Placement Health Requirements page and follow...

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...

To appeal a grade Students may initiate an Academic Appeal if they disagree with a final grade in a course. The Academic Appeals process follows specific steps and timelines outlined in George Brown Polytechnic' Academic Appeals policy. Steps to Appeal a Grade Please review the ​Academic Appeals...

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...

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...