New students
From the day you accept your offer to the day you graduate, the Student Life team provides orientation and transition programming to support you on your journey! Check out our Orientation pages — and our Online Orientation site — to get all the important information and events to get you started.
MyGBC Student Portal
The MyGBC Student Portal is your virtual GBC home base. Besides having all of your quick links and tools in one spot, it's also your best source of student news, events and opportunities. Make sure to bookmark it and check it regularly!
MyGBC Podcast
Life as a George Brown College student is full of opportunities for success at school and beyond! In this weekly podcast, George Brown students lead thought-provoking interviews that delve into different services, supports, groups and events affecting students on a daily basis. From highlighting academic and human rights services to providing tips for managing finances and wellness, there’s something here for every student.
Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
Current Episode
In Toronto for the holidays and looking for something fun to do? Whether you've got someone to join you, or all your friends are gone for the holidays, we've got you covered! In this episode we talk to Student Life coordinator, Haddiyah and The George residence coordinator, Alex, to find out what events they recommend or are hosting for students this December.
Previous Episode
Need an extra study buddy to get prepared for those final exams? Episode 12 of the My GBC Podcast features not just tips for studying, but a helpful quick quiz at the end that you can follow along with to learn more about smart test-taking strategies. So, if you're feeling the pressure, don't worry, we've got you. This episode is jam-packed with so many good tips from Maryana Sakhryn of the Tutoring and Learning Centre. Do yourself a favour and tune in to get motivated for acing those finals!
Ask George Brown
Ask George Brown is the place to go to find answers — and submit your own — about student life at GBC.
Student services
Many free services are available to you as a GBC student. You can access counselling, tutoring, accessibility services, career advising and more.
Get the most out of your online learning
Taking courses online? We have plenty of tips on how to maximize your virtual education!
In case of emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency or need urgent assistance, there are a range of services available to help.
For on-campus emergencies, please call 416-415-4000 or dial "0" from an internal college Cisco phone.
After-hours counselling & crisis resourcesCounselling & Student Well-beingMore info on Safety & Security on campus
