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Better Jobs Ontario Student: Work Experience Credits Better Jobs Ontario students may qualify for Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR). This should be discussed with the College Advisor. To discuss PLAR options, contact the PLAR Office at plar@georgebrown.ca

There is no specific deadline for submitting your application. The program will close automatically once it is filled. Since seats are fairly competitive, we strongly recommend that you apply well in advance. We are currently accepting/reviewing applications and processing offers as per the...

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) PLAR stands for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. PLAR gives you credit for knowledge and skills you have gained through life experiences such as working and volunteering and/or non-credited education. For more information visit the Prior...

Applying to George Brown Polytechnic If you are a Domestic applicant, you can apply for a full-time program to attend George Brown Polytechnic through the Ontario Colleges website. You may select up to five (5) programs on your application, and up to three (3) at George Brown Polytechnic. There is a...

If you are enrolled in a Continuing Education course and wish to transfer to another course, it is considered a course withdrawal from the first course and a registration for the second. Please note the following: Transfers must be requested prior to the published deadline and will only be possible...

New Student Orientations and Transition programming (including Up and Running New Student Preparation Days, Academic Program Orientations, Week 3 Service Fairs, Skills for Success Workshops) are a great way to connect with fellow students, staff and faculty, and find out what to expect to help get...

Brightspace is the supported learning management system at the college. The system provides a consistent way to access course content and tools. The functions in Brightspace allow students to access course material, see their grades, take quizzes, submit assignments, communicate with instructors and...

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...

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...

Students applying for advanced standing are seeking admission to a semester higher than semester one for a particular program of study. Upon admission, a student who has been granted advanced standing is given credit for previously-completed courses in a related area of study, which enables direct...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

In the acceptance email, you will receive instructions on how to complete the rest of your acceptance details online. The online process requires you to provide details related to contact and health information, payment information, emergency contact information, and personality profile questions...

Yes, a list is available in our Course-to-Course Equivalency Database. Select your country, province and institution from the drop down menu to see a list of equivalent courses. We currently have limited data available for international institutions. See I have International Education for more...

Career Services is here to support you in your job search, whether its looking for part time work while studying, or exploring roles in your field near the end of your program. Here are some of the supports available to you: Explore thousands of job postings from employers searching for early talent...

Pre-admission testing (Admission Assessment) is a test that applicants or mature applicants may be required to take during the application process if they are missing the admission requirements for their program. The Admission Assessment could be in English, Math, and/or Science (Biology and...

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...

There may be a few reasons why you are facing issues with registering for courses. Please see the information below. Before you register for courses, go to Registration Guides & Resources card in STU-VIEW and click on Review the Student Registration Guide link for information on how to register...

Follow these steps if you want to invite a family member from overseas to convocation: · Write a Letter of Invitation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a guide for you to follow. This is only a guide, you must write the invitation yourself and your letter must be written in...

The following methods of payment are acceptable: Pay online using PayMyTuition Log in to your STU-VIEW account and navigate to the following locations in STU-VIEW to pay your deposit or fees: New Students (Accepted your offer and want to pay your deposit): Log into STU-VIEW using the Applicant Login...

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...

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...

Due to the high volume of refund requests, all cheques are mailed out to students directly. Please make sure that your address is updated in STU-VIEW to ensure that it is mailed to the correct address. You must notify the International Centre immediately of any changes to your mailing address.

Students on average can have two exemptions in any one term before dropping to part-time status, thereby affecting tuition fees, and OSAP eligibility. Normally a full-time student is defined as a student who is taking 66% or 2/3 of the courses required in a given semester. You may have to return an...

The earlier you set up your accommodations with your Accessibility Consultant, the better. During your course of study, your accommodations may need to be reviewed or revised, depending on the demands of specific courses, field placements and other factors. Students with temporary and interim...

The Office of the Registrar The Office of the Registrar provides academic and student support services from the moment of application through to convocation. It encompasses several departments: Academic Records, Domestic and International Admissions, Database and Scheduling, Enrolment Reporting...

If a program is listed as “not available,” it means that this program is not offered during that semester. If it is listed as “closed”, it means that the program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for that semester. International Students: To apply to a different program...

All eligible graduates will be invited to attend convocation. Generally, this includes graduates from the current Winter term and the graduates from the most recent Fall and Spring term (if not invited to attend a previous convocation for the same program). This can change term to term. If you have...

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...

Yes, we offer both in person and virtual (video) counselling appointments. To book a counselling appointment, please sign in to the counselling student portal using your GBC username and password. You may select an in-person counselling appointment at your preferred campus location. You may also...

Once you have registered, your timetable will be immediately available online. To view your timetable: 1. Log into your STU-VIEW account 2. Select Course Registration & Timetable card. (If you don’t see this card, you can click on the View All Cards at the top of the screen and select the card from...

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...

Accommodations in the educational setting refers to a planned variation to the method of curriculum delivery or assessment of the core content of a course or program to provide a student equal opportunity to meet the essential academic requirements. Accessible Learning Services (ALS) can provide...

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...

If you want to change to a different full time program that is outside your current program area, you will have to apply for the new program at Ontario Colleges. If you are currently or were previously in a full-time program or have taken courses in Continuing Education, you may be able to use these...

When all available spaces in a program are filled (based on competition) qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list. If spaces become available, the most qualified applicants on the waiting list are notified by an email and are given a specific time to reply. The deadline to respond changes...

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...

Domestic Applicants Conditional Offers of Admission In some cases, a conditional offer of admission may be issued to: An applicant who is currently enrolled in required courses.In the process of completing a required credential.An applicant who still needs to complete a supplemental requirement All...

Yes. Just prior to the start of each semester, George Brown Polytechnic offers a Late Admit process where we continue processing applications for open programs that have space available. You can view available (open) programs at Program Availability for Domestic Students. Applicants must apply to...

Due to professional restrictions, GBC Counselling Services can only offer mental health counselling to students who are located in the province of Ontario at the time of their appointment. However, there are other free, professional mental health counselling resources offered to students outside of...

Depending on the type of course and the timing of your request, you may be eligible for a partial refund if you drop a course. Post-Secondary Course Withdrawal If you drop a course from a post-secondary program, you may be eligible for a partial refund if: You drop the course or submit a request by...

The way we study and work is changing. At George Brown, we recognize that fully online programs may be the best option for many potential students who can study from home while gaining the skills to succeed in today’s workplace. You'll join students across Canada in live, synchronous classes led by...

Academic Advising for current students If you are currently a registered George Brown Polytechnic student, and seek advising related to your specific program, registration status, academic progress, or your new field or industry, please contact your academic department directly. Entry Advising for...