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Tuition Fee Payments George Brown does not accept postdated cheques. Students can pay their fees using the following methods of payment: Credit card, by logging into STU-VIEWOnline, telephone banking or paying in person at your bank.

Orientation programming is there to help you succeed, no matter what stage of your academic career you’re in. Before you start, there are online resources to help you such as the Orientation webpages and the Online Learning webpage . Our pre-orientation program Up & Running New Student can get you...

If you have missed your Academic Orientation or are a late admit student, you can reach out to your program coordinator to see if there is a recording you can view. Find out who your program coordinator is by visiting your program page: www.georgebrown.ca/(your program code) e.g., www.georgebrown.ca...

You can view resources to help you get started with college services and supports through the Orientation webpages. You can also view the Online Learning webpage for tips on studying remotely.

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 a virtual counselling appointment. You may also contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk...

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...

Our Indigenous Initiatives team works to support students in achieving their academic, work, and life goals at the College. Current initiatives include: Funding, Scholarships, and Awards to help pay for college.Student Centres and Study Space with access to computers and more.Indigenous Mentorship...

We have offices at different campuses. Please come to the location that you chose when you booked your appointment. You can find our office locations here. You may also check the Appointments section of the counseling student portal to confirm the location.

We've put together some important tips to help you prepare for your counselling session. For students who want to arrange a private space to have their virtual (video) counseling session on campus, rooms can be booked at the Library Learning Commons.

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...

If your course list does not look correct in Brightspace: Log in to STU-VIEW to confirm your current course registration. You must be officially registered for the course to appear in Brightspace.Also in STU-VIEW, check that you do not have any academic, financial, or other hold on your account. If...

Getting started As an introduction, follow the Brightspace self-directed online training.There are useful resources available on our Brightspace support page. There you will find how-to videos on accessing the virtual classroom, submitting an assignment, taking a test online, and more. Online...

Course/Credit Challenge If a course covers material you already know, you can ask for an assessment of your knowledge - or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). This is called a “challenge.” For example, if you have done a lot of computer work, you might challenge a computer course. To...

Changing Status from International to Domestic: If you became Canadian, Permanent Resident or granted Convention Refugee prior to registration, you will need to submit the documents listed below to the International Centre If you became Canadian, Permanent Resident or granted Convention Refugee...

If space is available and registration remains open, you may be able to register in another full-time post-secondary course as a replacement for your exempted course. Note that registration ends on Day 5 of each term. Please contact your Academic Department for more information.

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...

Full-time George Brown students are eligible for GO Transit student fares. You can save on travel via GO Rail and GO Bus when using the PRESTO card. Details on their student discounts can be found on the GO Transit Student Savings website. For information on how to apply for the discount in person...

At your appointment time, click on your appointment and you will find a link under the “What do you want to work on?” section of your booking. This link is added by your tutor about 10 minutes before your appointment and will take you to GoBoard, our online tutoring platform for math/accounting...

At George Brown we offer orientation sessions and activities to all new registered students beginning studies in January, May, and September. Your new student orientation will take place the week prior to your classes beginning. For more information see the Orientation webpage. For prospective...

To opt-in/out of the extended health and dental plan, please visit the Student Association Health Benefits Program webpage. Follow the instructions to opt-in/out prior to the posted deadlines. For domestic students, online opt-out is also available at We Speak Student. Students are responsible for...

If you completed a full time program within the last six (6) months, and did not receive your credential (certificate, diploma, or degree) in the mail, please send an inquiry to the Academic Records Office.

All accommodated testing, including online testing, must be booked with the Assessment Centre with 7 days notice. Please note: The Assessment Centre staff do not have access to test settings and conditions, therefore, please ensure that your instructor has considered your accommodated time.

Students can view the General Education or Liberal Studies requirements for their program. More details and contact information are on the General Education and Liberal Studies Electives webpage.

The Library Learning Commons' on-campus computers are available for independent learning, academic research, projects, and assignments by currently registered students. You will need your student ID and password to have access to the computers. If you have forgotten your password please go to the...

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...

The borrowed equipment must be returned in person to the library location where it was borrowed from. Please visit our library Borrow Equipment webpage for information about equipment loans.

The GBC Digital Student ID is your primary GBC ID and can be accessed through the George Brown App. For more information on how to install the George Brown app, please visit our Mobile Apps Support page. Students can request a physical ID card to be printed through the Photo Submission/Validation...

Please visit the Library Learning Commons website for locations and hours of operation. Online library services include: Academic Resources (eBooks, journal articles, dictionaries and encyclopedias, and more)Research GuidesLinkedIn LearningSubmit a Help Request Ticket (help with password resets...

No, you will continue to use your existing photo ID card. Once you get your card, you don't need to renew it. As long as you have an active student registration with TMU, your Student OneCard will remain active for accessing university services.

Applying for Academic Year (September – April) You can apply to the residence by filling out the online application available at www.georgebrown.ca/residence or visiting our My Housing Portal. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. When you apply for residence, you are...

For more information about placement testing, you may: Visit the Assessment Centre websiteE-mail your questions to gbctest@georgebrown.ca Please note that although we strive to return phone calls and emails promptly, our response may take up to 3 business days due to a high volume of inquiries.

The counsellor you meet at your initial appointment may not necessarily be the counsellor that you will meet with for future appointments. At your initial appointment, the counsellor will listen to your concerns and work with you to identify your needs and help you determine the next steps to...

To book an appointment with Counselling Services you have several options: 1. Sign in to our counselling student portal using your GBC username and password to book a virtual or an in-person counselling appointment; 2. Contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk@georgebrown.ca or 416-415-5000 ext. 2107 and...

Plan to spend between 2 to 4 hours completing your placement assessment(s). Some assessments are timed and some are untimed. Do not rush in completing your assessments as your course placement – college or foundation level – depends on the assessment results. For more information, please email the...

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...

If you are unable to join or connect to your program orientation, check your internet connection. If that appears to be working, try using a different browser. When using these platforms for the first time, you may need to adjust your settings to allow your camera and microphone to be used. For...

Once you have completed all of a program's requirements, you must request a certificate/certificate of completion in writing. For more details and steps to follow, please visit Continuing Education credential requests.

Assessments will be conducted at the Assessment Centre at the St. James Campus. For more information about assessments and locations, please visit the Assessment Centre website.

In addition to one-on-one appointments for English, study skills, and math, students can, upon request, book a group appointment with a tutor. These group appointments can be booked by contacting the TLC by phone, email, or in person. Group conversation circles for ESL students to practice their...

If your campus supports certain courses through Peer Learning Groups, there may be additional support available. Check with the Tutoring & Learning Centre (TLC) at your campus for more information or contact your academic department.

Tutoring and Learning Centre Study skills appointments vary at every campus but are for students that would like to work on academic skills such as: reading comprehensionnote-takingstudying for tests (multiple-choice, memorization of material, application of knowledge questions)time management...

If your appointment is after business hours, you can email onlinetutoring@georgebrown.ca If your appointment is during business hours, you can contact us: by email: onlinetutoring@georgebrown.caby phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4053

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

Better Jobs Ontario program is an Ontario government cost-sharing grant that helps laid-off and under-employed individuals retrain for jobs in growing fields. Qualified applicants can receive financial help with tuition, books and supplies, transportation and living expenses associated with their...

There are a wide variety of programs available to Better Jobs Ontario Students ranging from business to creative arts, hospitality to technology, community services to health sciences. For a complete listing of programs that meet Better Jobs Ontario minimum eligibility requirements (programs that...

All video counselling appointments are conducted using Zoom Healthcare edition. Once you check in to the appointment on the counselling student portal, and your counsellor is ready to meet, you will be provided with a "Join Meeting" link which will take you to the Zoom meeting waiting room. Your...

We strongly encourage you to download the Zoom app and log in with your GBC email address and password. This will ensure you are able to connect seamlessly with the counsellor on your smartphone or your computer.

GBC Counselling Services uses a Zoom version that meets all privacy concerns. Only people who have the link will be allowed into the meeting. All participants will have to wait in the virtual waiting room until they are admitted by the counsellor.

The counsellor you meet at your initial appointment may not necessarily be the counsellor that you will meet with for future appointments. At your initial appointment, the counsellor will listen to your concerns and work with you to identify your needs and help you determine the next steps to...

The Library Learning Commons provides printers for use with computers. We provide access to: laser printers (black and white print), and colour laser printers. Specialized printing such as plotters is available at Casa Loma Library Learning Commons. Wireless printing from your laptop is also...