George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Welcome to Orientation at St. James Campus!
Today's your opportunity to explore the campus, attend your academic program's orientation, get to know our student services, find your community, and grab some swag at George Brown Polytechnic.
If you need any help during the day, please look for a volunteer in a blue shirt. They'll be happy to assist you!
Below are all of the activities you can check out today.
Find your Academic Program's Orientation
Notes:
- SJA = A Building, 200 King St. E.
- SJB = B Building, 300 Adelaide St. E.
- If you have a virtual orientation, check your Eventbrite registration for the Teams link.
School of Management and School of Marketing
- All programs to go to the Dean's Welcome
- Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
- Location: The Dex Studio, SJA 387C
- B415: Project Management
- Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: SJA 611
- B425: Project Management (Online)
- Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
- B428: Human Resources Management (Online)
- Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
- B433: Marketing Management - Digital Media
- Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: SJA 613
Chef School
- H100: Culinary Management:
- Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: SJB 112
- H113: Baking and Pastry Arts Management
- Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: SJB 356
- H134: Culinary Skills - Chef Training
- Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: SJB 112
- H316: Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) (Bridging)
- Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: SJB 357
- H318: Food Studies (Bridging)
- Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: SJB 353
School of Early Childhood
Academic Program Orientations are virtual on Thursday, April 30. Enjoy Campus Day today!
- C131: Community Worker (Accelerated)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
- C135: Social Service Worker (Accelerated)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
- C153: Child and Youth Care (Accelerated)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Virtual
Campus Tours
Join a peer-led campus tour to help you navigate through the different St James campus buildings. You'll visit throughout the buildings your classes will be in, the Library Learning Commons, the Athletic Centre, the Campus Store, the Student Association lounge, and other student service areas.
Sign up: At the Service Fair in the 200 King St. E. cafeteria
Tours start from: SJA, 200 King St. E., lower level concourse
Times: Every 15 minutes
Want to explore on your own? Feel free to walk around the campus and get to know the buildings and spaces!
Service Fairs
Make sure you visit the Service Fair in the lower-level cafeteria at 200 King St. E. during the day.
Pick up a Campus Connections Passport to meet our student service teams — if you complete it, you'll be entered for a chance to win a prize!
Participating service areas include the Tutoring and Learning Centre, Library Learning Centre, Athletics and Recreation, Indigenous Services, Counselling & Student Well-being, Office of Student Conduct and Support, and more.
Plus, make a stop at the caricature artist to get some fun artwork to remember the start of your new journey!
Campus Store
Stop by the Campus Store at 200 King St. E. to stock up on your supplies, equipment, textbooks, and more.
You can also pick up some George Brown merch to show off your school spirit! Don't forget to tag us in pictures of your new swag!
Other Sessions
Black Student Welcome Mixer with BSSN
The Black Student Success Network (BSSN) invites all Black students to meet the community and learn about specific services and programming available throughout the school year. Come and mingle with your new peers!
Location: BSSN Space, SJA B130 (in the lower level of 200 King St. E.)
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
International Student Orientation
New international students starting in the Spring/Summer 2026 term are invited to a specific orientation to meet one another and learn about relevant services, George Brown policies, Canadian Immigration regulations, health insurance, and more.
Location: SJA, 200 King St. E. Room 128
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Note: There is also a virtual orientation on May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon if you cannot attend in person. The sessions will cover the same topics. Use this Microsoft Teams link to join or use meeting ID 284 830 635 718 55 and passcode MS6s4bG2 in Teams.