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Domestic Applicants: Mature Students To apply as a mature student, you must be 19 years of age or older and tick the box that indicates that you will not be receiving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) on your Ontario Colleges application. This indicates that you do not have the academic...

Postgraduate Certificates The Graduate Certificates (postgraduate programs) offer students the opportunity to further their college or university education and provide them with specialized knowledge in their chosen field of interest. Please see graduate certificate programs for a complete listing...

You should apply for OSAP as soon as the application becomes available on the OSAP website. Typically, the new OSAP application is available on the OSAP website by June of each year for the upcoming Fall semester. There is no cost for applying for OSAP and you can apply before accepting a program...

You may be eligible for a Canada and Ontario Part-Time Student Loan and/or Grant, by applying to the Ontario Student Assistance Program for Part-Time Students. This provides students with funding to study from 20% to 59.9% of a course load for OSAP-qualified programs. Proof of income is required...

Financial Assistance For most domestic students, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is the primary source of financial assistance. Depending on the student's application, OSAP funding may include loans and/or grants. You must apply online by registering on the OSAP website where further...

The George Brown Polytechnic Work Study Program provides students with part-time employment opportunities at George Brown. Students can gain valuable experience working up to 15 hours a week at minimum wage. Students locate their own job with any of the on-campus departments (for example: athletics...

Apply as soon as possible on the OSAP website. You will not receive funding if you apply less than 60 days before the last day of your current full-time study period (of the current academic year). Please see Important Dates for details. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial...

George Brown Polytechnic is located in downtown Toronto at three (3) different campuses, as well as at several satellite locations. Our website contains directions and maps to all locations to make it easy to find the campus you are looking for. You can also check the Academic Program page to find...

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...

While every effort is made to ensure that scheduled classes run on time, unforeseen circumstances such as illness or accidents sometimes cause class cancellations. In this case, every effort will be made to contact students. To find out if your class has been cancelled, you can: Check your George...

George Brown Polytechnic provides wireless internet access in our campus buildings. There are two primary networks that cater to different user groups. 1. For George Brown students, staff, and faculty Eduroam provides connectivity and access to GBP resources including shared drives, intranet portals...

George Brown Polytechnic offers Collaborative programs in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University in Nursing and Early Childhood Education. This partnership allows students to study at both institutions. Students who pursue the Early Childhood Education collaborative program earn...

Tuition Costs Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check our website for fees related to your program. Please note that International Students fees are different from Domestic tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost...

Account Balance A negative balance appearing on an account indicates that money is owing to the student. This could be a credit because of an adjustment to the student's registration or a tuition overpayment. You will also see a negative balance if you have recently paid your fees for the upcoming...

If you did not receive your invoice by email, you may view your fees online by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, clicking on the Financial Services card, and then selecting 'View Fees' link. Alternately, you can submit your inquiry on the following link. Important: If you did not receive an...

Students may apply for a payment plan by following these steps: Log in to your STU-VIEW accountNavigate to the Payment Centre (Pay Fees) cardSelect Apply for Payment Plan To be eligible for a payment plan, you must be a post-secondary student who meets all of the following criteria for the term: You...

Tuition Fees Payment Status You can confirm whether your payment has been received by logging in to your STU-VIEW account, navigating to the Financial Services card, and selecting the 'Account Summary' link. You will be able to see a summary of your account, including payments. Payments made online...

Tuition Fees vary depending on the program you take. You can check online for fees related to your program. Please note that International Students fees are different from Domestic tuition fees and that some programs have additional fees (e.g. material fees) that add to the cost of the program...

A copy of your receipt will be sent to your George Brown student email (firstname.lastname@georgebrown.ca) 24 hours after payment has been received. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. Domestic and Returning International Students: You can request a copy of...

Please contact any of the resources below 24/7 if you need immediate support. If your issue is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your hospital emergency department. Talk to someone 24/7 Good 2 Talk: A professional counseling and information and referral telephone service is reachable by calling...

We have the following curated resources to help support students' wellness: Taking care of your mental healthPeer Mentor+Mindfulness videos

Refund Status Refunds that are processed will show as ETRF on your account description in your STU-VIEW account. Domestic Students: Refunds are sent via an e-transfer email to a student's George Brown email address along with instructions on how to deposit the funds. To complete the deposit, you’ll...

Tax receipts reflect a calendar year. For the year 2025, the terms included on the tax receipt are Winter 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025. If you enrolled in Winter 2026, your tax receipt will be issued the following year.

You can update your Personal Information in STU-VIEW. Log in to STU-VIEWGo to the Personal Detail card and select on the 'Personal Information' linkSelect the Edit icon under each section to update your information If you are an OSAP applicant or recipient and you changed any personal or financial...

If you forgot your password or never received a password, please follow the instructions below. Note: Before you proceed, clear the browser cache, history, and any saved George Brown passwords on your computer or device. If you fail to do this step first, you may find your account is locking you out...

We will only provide one (1) replacement copy of your certificate, diploma, or degree, for a fee of $50 CAD + tax. To request a new copy, please visit records.georgebrown.ca for instructions. The Records department will contact you via the email address on file regarding payment. Copies will only be...

Please visit records.georgebrown.ca instructions on how to submit a request for an official transcript. The Academic Records office will process your request in 3-4 business days. Your official transcript— which includes all of your courses and programs completed at GBP — will be issued...

The Admissions Test for international applicants is offered only in Toronto. In order to take the admission test, you have to currently be in Toronto and be a mature student (19 years or older). You have to apply for a program through our online application system for International applicants and...

To change your legal name with George Brown, you must provide a legal name document by emailing it to the Registration Office at registration@georgebrown.ca. Acceptable documents include: Marriage Certificate (for changes to your last name due to marriage)Change of Name CertificateBirth...

Our IT service can help you with everything from how to set up your George Brown email on your phone to resetting your George Brown password and using WiFi on campus. Here are some ways that you can get tech support at George Brown Submit a support ticket online.Visit the Help Desk at your Library...

Login issues If your login credentials are not working for Brightspace (or other college services like STU-VIEW), you can reset your password by using the Forgot Password reset link. At this link, you must use the personal email address that you have on file with George Brown Polytechnic. If you...

Note that on the first day of class in each of your courses, your professor will indicate the required materials and books and whether they are included in your course fees. Access details will be available at that time. Using your e-text depends on how it was set up by the publisher and by your...

Since 1998, colleges have been mandated by the Ontario government to collect and report performance data in five areas – graduate satisfaction, student satisfaction, employer satisfaction, employment rate, and graduation rate. This performance data is known as Key Performance Indicators or KPI's...

Education Verification for Employers Requests for Education Verification for past and current students are to be made using the Education Verification Request form. The form must be accompanied by a Release from the student giving the College permission to provide education information to a third...

T2202 forms are issued to students who have paid $100.00 or more in eligible fees for post-secondary level courses beginning and ending in a particular calendar year. The T2202 tax receipts will be available through STU-VIEW each year in February for the previous tax year.

Please email your request for a refund to StudentRefund@georgebrown.ca George Brown will process your refund back to the original method of payment received or by Email Money Transfer if the original payment method isn't possible. Instructions via Pay My Tuition will be sent to your George Brown...

Yes, you must pay the initial deposit by your due date in order to register online and hold your seat in the program (if you are a new student). Please refer to your invoice and make the minimum required payment. Once your sponsoring agency or scholarship provider has paid your fees, you will...

Domestic Students: Paying Fees and Registering If you're a full-time post-secondary student, your registration letter and fees estimate will be available through STU-VIEW prior to the start of your program. Go to Payment Centre (Pay Fees) card in STU-VIEW and click on 'Registration Letter & Invoice'...

The money you receive as a part of your award or bursary is first used to pay to the college any outstanding amount owing in your account. Once that is processed, the remaining money from the awards or bursary is sent to you as a refund. For more information on getting the refund, please see How do...

Online Courses / Distance Education At George Brown we strive to offer students a range of delivery options for taking programs and courses. One option, Distance Education, refers to teaching and learning that takes place without the traditional campus classroom or on-site teacher. Continuing...

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...

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...

You will take the Placement assessment after you have accepted your offer into your program. It is best that you complete the Placement assessment before you register for your courses, since this assessment will determine the English and/or Math courses you will be taking in first semester. You are...

Students who are in the ECE program at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus and require testing accommodations will write their tests in the Toronto Metropolitan University test centre. For more information, please visit Toronto Metropolitan University test centre website. If you are an ECE...

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...

Transfer Credits (Course Exemptions) New and current students can apply online to transfer credits from another post-secondary institution to George Brown Polytechnic. If you are approved for transfer credit, you will then be exempted from completing the equivalent course(s) at George Brown. Be sure...

You can set up the multi-factor authentication (MFA) using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. The app is then linked to that specific device. Please follow the relevant instructions below for set up assistance. 1. If you are setting up MFA for the first time, please follow the...

If you do not complete your required placement assessments, you will have to register for the foundation level courses on STU-VIEW during registration. You will then register for the college level English or math in the next semester and will be charged an extra course fee for the same. This will...

The appeal process is available to post-secondary and continuing education students who, due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control, are seeking an exception to the withdrawal policy. To submit an appeal for late withdrawal, please email the Office of the Registrar at regappeal...

You and your employer must make sure you can work off campus without a work permit before you start working. It’s important to understand the consequences of unauthorized work. You can work off campus without a work permit if you meet all of these requirements: You’re a full-time student at a...