FAQ Search

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).

At George Brown Polytechnic, we care about your student success inside and outside of the classroom. There are a number of policies that allow you to initiate a complaint. The nature of your complaint determines which policy and support department you would go to for assistance. If your complaint...

As soon as you have been accepted into a George Brown Polytechnic program, or if you are currently in a program and experiencing disability-related barriers to learning, contact Accessible Learning Services (ALS) at  ALSregister@georgebrown.ca. Please include the following information in your email...

Student Enrollment Based on 2024-2025 data, there were 29,819 full-time students, 2,256 part-time students, and over 53,439 Continuing Education student registrations.

Clubs And Extra Curricular Activities There is more to college than just courses and programs. George Brown has a huge range of clubs for you to follow your interests or find new ones beyond the classroom. There are several types of clubs at George Brown Polytechnic for students, which includes...

The Student Locker Services program provides George Brown Polytechnic students with a place to store their belongings while attending their classes and labs. When submitting a locker rental request, the requestor agrees to the terms of Student Locker Rental Agreement & Regulations. Online...

Once you have registered for your course you can start shopping for books and other supplies. The Campus Stores at George Brown Polytechnic have all the products that a student needs to succeed. In most cases books and supplies are in by the first week of class – if not earlier. You may purchase...

Providing Proof of Residency (Domestic Applicants) In order to provide proof of residency to support your application to George Brown Polytechnic, please send a copy of your Permanent Residency card (front & back), or other supporting documents on by email to George Brown Admissions Office at...

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) helps laid-off and under-employed individuals to get the training or education they need to upgrade their skills and re-enter the workforce. If you would like to apply as a Better Jobs Ontario student, visit our Better Jobs Ontario webpage for more...

Dining at The Chefs’ House restaurant means you're supporting student education at George Brown Polytechnic. The Restaurant is open to the public for lunch, dinner, and special events from Monday through Friday. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.Dinner: 5:30 p.m. with last seating at 8:30 p.m. Please...

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

George Brown Polytechnic is a community that prides itself on its rich diversity and multiculturalism. George Brown is committed to providing quiet Reflection Rooms at each of the main campuses as spaces for students and staff that is conducive to individual needs for quiet reflection, meditation...

At George Brown Polytechnic, we are committed to offering as many types of resources as possible to assist student success. Whether you need support in English, ESL, math, or accounting, or want help with overall learning strategies, one of our resources is sure to be of assistance. Tutoring and...

Student Health Benefits We know that good health is a foundation of your general well-being. But we also know that health care can cost a lot of money. With these two truths in mind, the Student Association seeks each year to provide George Brown Polytechnic students with affordable, high quality...

Part-time credit and non-credit courses At George Brown Polytechnic we offer a wide variety of such courses through Continuing Education. To see what is offered for Summer, Fall, or Winter terms, please check the Continuing Education website and search by subject for your course. Courses are offered...

Continuing Education & Part Time Courses George Brown Polytechnic is a popular choice for those who wish to upgrade their skills or learn new ones. GBP offers a wide range of part time courses in the evening, on weekends, and a few week long intensive courses during the summer. Courses range from...

George Brown Polytechnic has credit transfer agreements in selected programs with a number of leading universities in Canada, or other countries. Please visit the Transfer Guide webpage for more information. You may also view our Transfer Agreements and Opportunities page for additional transfer...

Yes, we have student clubs! Joining a club is a great way to meet students who share similar interests, to network and to build relationships. And if there isn’t already a club for you, start your own! The Student Association provides funding and support for a range of clubs. For a complete listing...

George Brown Polytechnic has a student residence, The George, that features all-inclusive living with the flexibility of 8 month (Fall/Winter) and 4 month (Summer) agreements. Please visit the Student Residence webpage for up to date information and to apply. Please visit the Housing Information...

English Language Proficiency Tests Since all classes are offered in English, applicants to George Brown Polytechnic must have an acceptable level of English language proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Applicants may meet the English proficiency requirement in one of the following...

Library Wireless Internet Access Wireless access is available in the Library Learning Commons for all George Brown Polytechnic students. For wireless laptop users, network login authorizes access to the internet through GBP's network. In order to establish a connection with George Brown's wireless...

It is not necessary to get both cards. The Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown Student OneCard is the Official George Brown Student ID Card and it will provide you to access both Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown Polytechnic services. If you wish to get a separate George...

The domestic Admissions Office will accept foreign transcripts without an evaluation for most programs. The domestic Admissions Office will also accept transcript evaluations by ICAS or WES. The following programs still require a Canadian equivalency evaluation: S100, S101, S113, S121, S134, S318...

To become an apprentice, you will need to find an employer to hire you. Together you and your employer must register a Contract of Apprenticeship with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). MLITSD will send you an Offer of Training to attend the basic level of...

For general enquiries, reach out to our Contact Centre. We can be reached by telephone or email. To reach a specific Academic Department directly, see the departments contact list. For students looking to connect with a Student Service area, see the services areas list. For information related to...

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.

SafeWalk provides walk accompaniment to George Brown Polytechnic students, staff, and guests. We accompany people on-campus and off-campus to local parking lots, TTC stops or other building on campus. SafeWalk is a joint initiative between the Student Association and George Brown Polytechnic...

Students enrolled in the programs offered by the School of Early Childhood will need a Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown Polytechnic Photo ID/OneCard that specifically identifies you as a George Brown Polytechnic student on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. Please note...

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.

Academic Credit The technical answer is that one credit is one hour of instruction, per week, for one semester (we call this a ‘contact hour’). In some cases a Continuing Education course will have full-time equivalency to courses offered within George Brown Polytechnic post-secondary programs. You...

Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting: Students in these programs are required to wear scrub uniforms with George Brown Polytechnic logos. Uniforms are available in the Campus Store. White footwear is also mandatory. Dental Technology & Denturism: Students in these programs are required to wear white...

George Brown Polytechnic does offer testing invigilation or test proctoring services for other institutions. If you are required to write an exam by an institution other than George Brown and require this service, please contact the Assessment Centre by email or phone to make arrangements. Email...

To find out if George Brown Polytechnic is closed due to bad weather or other circumstances, you can: Check your GBP email for a notificationCheck our website at www.georgebrown.caCheck our social media channelsCall the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or 1-800-265-2002 (Toll-Free) for further...

George Brown Polytechnic Takes Pride In Its Diversity While it is difficult to quantify diversity, George Brown Polytechnic draws student population from one of the most diverse cities in the world and therefore, is one of the most diverse colleges in Ontario. George Brown is committed to promoting...

You can find information on George Brown Polytechnic's latest events on the Upcoming Events webpage. Go to Program Information Sessions for upcoming information related to our programs. Campus Tours are held at the St. James, Casa Loma, and Waterfront campuses and can be booked online. See the...

Athletics at George Brown Polytechnic Visit our Athletics webpage for information about athletics, intramural and varsity sports at George Brown Polytechnic. The webpage also has information on our fitness centre hours, locations, the gym schedule, and home games for our varsity teams.

Domestic Applicants George Brown Polytechnic can accept upgrading credits towards an application. Please be sure to check with the Admissions office (admissions@georgebrown.ca) to ensure the credit you are taking is suitable for admission purposes. Please ensure that your documentation is submitted...

George Brown Polytechnic is named after George Brown (1818-1880) who was a Canadian politician, founder of The Globe newspaper in Toronto (now the national newspaper The Globe and Mail), and one of one of Canada's "Fathers of Confederation". Find out more about George Brown Polytechnic on our...

The Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services is here to answer questions related to diversity, equity, and human rights at George Brown Polytechnic. We assist you in matters related to ensuring a welcoming and respectful learning and work environment for all GBP students and staff...

George Brown Polytechnic has identified certain accommodation options for students who are planning to travel to Toronto to attend their academic program of studies. We ensure you have everything you need in order to focus on your education and succeed. That is why we offer our students multiple...

Public Transportation to George Brown George Brown Polytechnic is easily accessible by public transit. Our campus locations webpage will provide you with the information you need to get to George Brown.