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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...

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...

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...

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...

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of a program. WIL is a required component of some George Brown programs and may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship. International...

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published new PGWP eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, which include graduating from a program linked to one of five priority fields of study: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare...

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from eligible Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Graduating from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the DLI list to find out which schools have...

As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of the program. The WIL component may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship. The WIL component must be a requirement to complete the program...

Requesting a proof of enrolment letter is simple: Complete your request online at Letter Request for International Students. Login using your George Brown student ID number and password.Your proof of enrolment letter will be emailed to you within two to five business days of the International office...

International students can request their enrolment letter online on the Letter Request for International Students page. It is also recommended that all international students submit a copy of their study permit online on the Online Application for International Student page to help us assist you...

Our International Student Advisors are here to help you during your time at George Brown Polytechnic. You can find your advisors on the International Student Advisors page. Our International Student Advisors can assist with common international student inquiries such as: How do I extend my study...

You can work full-time while waiting for a decision on your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application if, at at the time you submitted your application, all of the following applied to your situation: You had a valid study permit.You had completed your program of study.You were eligible to work...

The spouses and common-law partners of some international students may be eligible for an open work permit. Your spouse or common-law partner must meet the eligibility criteria listed below to be eligible for an open work permit. Starting January 21, 2025, your spouse or common-law partner may be...

You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs. You must have one of the following conditions or remarks printed on your study permit in order to apply for a SIN for off-campus work: May work 24 hours per...

For information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC's Study Permit page. If you already have a Canadian study permit but need to extend your stay in Canada as a student, please visit the IRCC's Extend your Study Permit page for more information.

Yes, the international student support team runs multiple international-specific events for our registered international students to support their academic and non-academic journey at GBP. For a list of student-events, please visit our Events Calendar page.

International students are required to have a valid study permit for the entire duration of their program. If your study permit is expiring before the program completion date, you will be required to extend your study permit as early as possible. For more information, please contact your...

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 and choose "I want to take the...

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to provide exact processing times. Please note that we will not be reviewing applications/issuing offers until 9-10 months prior to the start of a selected term. We are currently accepting/reviewing applications and processing offers...

Due to the high volume of refund requests, all cheques are mailed out to students directly. Please make sure that your address is updated in STU-VIEW to ensure that it is mailed to the correct address. You must notify the International Centre immediately of any changes to your mailing address.

During peak periods, we receive a high volume of refund requests, and, therefore, unfortunately, the processing time is about 6 to 8 weeks. Refunds are issued by George Brown's Finance Department and not the International Centre. We try our best to get refunds out as quickly as possible. It is...

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...

Admission tests are used to determine if you meet the requirements to be accepted into George Brown Polytechnic. Placement Assessments in English and/or math are taken after you have accepted an offer of admission. Placement assessments determine whether you are ready to take the college-level...

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...

Once you complete your assessment, your scores will be submitted to the George Brown Polytechnic Admissions Office within 1-2 business days. They will review your results and notify you if you are offered a place into the program by email. Domestic applicants can also check STU VIEW's Admission...

Full-Time Post-Secondary Students: Deposit and tuition payment due dates for each semester will be listed on your Registration Letter & Invoice. Your invoice will be emailed to you and available in STU-VIEW. To view your invoice online, log in to STU-VIEW, then select Financial Services > 'View Fees...

This would not be considered a scheduled break from George Brown’s perspective and, therefore, as per Canadian immigration regulations, you would not be eligible to work off campus during the break. It may also cause issues from a study permit perspective; under the “must actively pursue” clause all...

For Returning Students Pay your entire fee by the deadline specified on STU-VIEW or on the Registration Letter & Invoice you received by email from George Brown. Returning international students are required to pay an initial minimum deposit once per academic year of $2,000. This deposit will be...

A proof of graduation letter can be requested by visiting the Letter Request for International Students webpage. Login using your George Brown student ID and password.

If you haven't received your GBP Student ID number in the next two to three days after successfully submitting your application, please fill out the information below and email it to intladmissions@georgebrown.ca. Full Name (same as written on your application form)Country of CitizenshipDate of...

George Brown Polytechnic Library Learning Commons All active students, faculty, and staff of George Brown Polytechnic have access to Library Learning Commons (LLC) and library collections with full borrowing privileges. Visit the Library Learning Commons webpage for locations and hours of operation...

Please note that to be able to transfer credits, you must first apply to a program and if accepted, the academic office of your department will determine what credits can be transferred. You will need to provide a copy of your transcript and course outline for each credit. Please see the video for...

You can book your placement test by: Booking Online: Students can book an appointment via their STU-VIEW account. 1. Use the Student & Employee Login and go to the Preparing for Registration card. 2. Select the 'Book your placement assessment(s), if applicable' link. This will open the Assessment...

Your non-refundable deposit confirms your intent to register and secures a space in a given semester(s) for the academic year. The deposit amount and due date is provided in your Registration Letter and Invoice.

New Students You are not guaranteed a seat in your program unless you have paid your initial deposit by the due date on your Registration Letter and fees estimate. Deposit due date for each semester is also on the Important Dates webpage. If your deposit payment is not received by the due date, you...

If you would like to book a general campus tour of one our three main campuses, please visit the Campus Tours webpage. For an international student group campus tour, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your region on our Contact International webpage.

If you would like to make an appointment with someone to get more information about our programs for international students, please contact the Business Development Officer responsible for your region on our Contact International webpage.

George Brown Polytechnic staff are unable to assist students when applying for their initial study permits. For more information on how to apply for a study permit, please visit the IRCC website. However, George Brown Polytechnic does have Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA)...

International students applying for PGWP must submit an official transcript from George Brown Polytechnic as part of their application. The e-transcript provided by George Brown through MyCreds is an official school transcript. Therefore, if you are applying online for your PGWP, you can use the...

To access the Brightspace system, go to the Brightspace login page and enter your user ID and password. For your user ID, add “@georgebrown.ca” to your student ID. For example, a student with the ID number 123456789 would use 123456789@georgebrown.caYour password is the same as your STU-VIEW...

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a cybersecurity measure used by organizations around the world to protect systems and users. When signing in to college applications, in addition to your username and password, you will need to authenticate through the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile...

Temporary passwords are sent to your email when you apply for a full-time George Brown Polytechnic program or register for a Continuing Education course or program. Once you have received that, you must reset your password. Please find your respective processes below: For applicants: Once we receive...

There are two ways of logging into STU-VIEW. Applicant Login- Your login id is your GBP ID number. If you are logging in for the first time, use your valid temporary password. Note: You must reset the password if the temporary password has expired.Student & Employee Login- Your login id is your...

Proactive Action If you believe you may not successfully complete a course you are currently enrolled in, please proactively discuss your options with your program coordinator or instructor in your Academic Department. Retaking a Course If you fail a course you may be able to retake it at a later...

Course Outlines You can visit the Course Outlines page and search for past course outlines by course code or by course name. Please connect with the Academic Department if the course outlines are not available. For current course outlines, please see your instructor directly who should provide you...

An e-text is a document that is read in digital form with enhanced functionality (bookmarking, notes, homework modules etc.) that in most cases can be downloaded for offline use or used on multiple platforms (phone, tablet etc.). They are files ending in .epub and pdf. Many of your course textbooks...

Pre-placement For information on Prerequisites Health Form requirements such as medicals, Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support certificate, Police vulnerable sector check, and Mask Fit test certificate, please visit the Full-Time Program Clinical Pre-Placement Health Requirements page and follow...

Registering for Convocation For Convocation 2026, eligible graduates will be sent an email to RSVP for convocation. All students who wish to attend the Convocation Ceremony must RSVP. The RSVP portal will open on Monday, April 6 and will close on Friday, May 15, 2026. Tickets will be released the...