COVID-19 Updates
Find the latest information on George Brown's COVID-19 response, including FAQs and student resources.
What to expect on campus
We are excited to welcome students and employees to George Brown campuses this fall, and we have introduced enhanced measures to help you stay healthy. Our video outlines what you need to know about coming to campus and make sure to check out the step-by-step process below.
The steps students must take before coming to campus
- 1 Daily Mandatory COVID-19 Health Screening
- 2 Verified COVID-19 Vaccination
- 3 Upon Arrival at Campus
Daily Mandatory COVID-19 Health Screening
Students coming to campus must complete COVID-19 health screening before entering a college building.
- Students must complete online screening each day they come to campus.
- When you arrive on campus security will confirm your screening results and grant you access.
- If you receive a fail result, or if you are experiencing symptoms, and/or if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must stay home and you should notify your instructor and Student Counselling and Well-being at georgebrown.ca/letstalkcovid19.
Verified COVID-19 Vaccination
If you are coming to campus, you will be required to provide verification of full vaccination.
Visit the Vaccine Verification - Students page for instructions on providing proof of vaccination.
For more information on our vaccination policy, visit the Vaccine Information page.
Upon Arrival at Campus
In order to gain access to campus:
- Complete the one-time COVID-19 awareness training.
- Complete the health screening each day, before arriving on campus.
- Ensure you have appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). Masks are mandatory on campus. Eye protection (e.g.: face shields or safety goggles) is also required in closed spaces such as labs, clinics, shops, classrooms and offices, or when working in close contact with another person in an open space. A reusable face shield will be provided at campus entrances. Visit the PPE Required on Campus page for more information.
- Students and employees can swipe their George Brown ID at the entrance.
- Students can also use their digital ID. Your ID with a barcode is available in the George Brown College app. Scan it at the entrance.
ONE-TIME MANDATORY COVID-19 AWARENESS TRAINING
Students must complete COVID-19 Awareness Training in STU-View before entering any college building. This one-time training is mandatory and students need their George Brown College ID and password to sign in. Once logged in to STU-View, you'll find the training under Registration Services > My Action Items.
MyGBC Podcast
On a weekly basis, the Student Life team will be sharing all things students need to know to be successful at the college and beyond! Check out their latest episode below.
Episode 4: Essays
This is the time of the semester where you will need to put your time management skills into play and map out how you are going to tackle the essays, projects, reports and mid terms that are coming your way.
Get access to tips and resources that will help you be a successful online student at George Brown!
Student Helpline and After Hours Urgent Care
For On-Campus Emergencies, call 416-415-4000 or dial "0" from an internal College Cisco phone.
If you are experiencing an emergency or need urgent assistance, there are a range of service available to help.