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Yes. George Brown Polytechnic operates 14 Child Care Centres in various locations across Toronto. A limited number of child care spaces are available to George Brown students. Since spaces are limited (especially spaces that are subsidised by the government), applications should be submitted early...

Public parking lots are available in close proximity to George Brown Polytechnic campuses. Parking at Casa Loma Campus There are three parking lots available at Casa Loma: Lot A (475 MacPherson Ave.)Lot B (9 Bridgeman Ave.)Lot C (35 Bridgeman Ave.) Daily parkers must complete payment through HONK...

The following methods of payment are acceptable: Pay online using PayMyTuition New Students (Accepted your offer and want to pay your deposit): Log into STU-VIEW using the Applicant Login. Go to the Applicant Information card and navigate to Applicant Financial Services card and select the Pay Fees...

For Returning Students Pay your entire fee by the deadline specified in STU-VIEW on your Registration Letter & Invoice. A copy is also sent to you by email from George Brown Polytechnic. Returning international students are required to pay an initial minimum deposit of $2,000 once per academic year...

All lockers are equipped with George Brown issued combination locks. Personal locks are not permitted and will be removed. Your lock combination will be available in STU-VIEW through the the LockerGM portal on the first day of the semester. The field displaying the combination code will remain blank...

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...

Updating OSAP information Changes to any personal, financial and/or academic information provided on the OSAP application must be reported by the OSAP applicant in writing to the Financial Assistance Office (FAO) during their study period. This includes changes in full-time status, changes in the...

Limited emergency funds may be available if you are facing unforeseen financial difficulties as a result of injury, theft, or illness. The bursaries are non-repayable but are subject to tax depending on amount. Please contact the Awards Office for more information.

Scholarship Limits George Brown Polytechnic does not limit the number of scholarships you can receive, though individual award/scholarship amounts depend on each student's circumstances Please note that receiving awards/scholarships may have an impact on your OSAP assessment. If your OSAP funding...

You can contact the Financial Assistance Office to inquire about the possibility of an appeal of your OSAP assessment. Our consultants will review your situation to see how we can help.

Types of Scholarships George Brown Polytechnic is proud to help students achieve their academic goals. We recognize that financial need can sometimes be a burden and offer a number of awards and scholarships, as well as bursaries. Please visit the Eligibility for Awards and Scholarship website for...

Please allow 3-6 weeks from the date of the submission of your supporting documents for the Financial Aid Office to review them. Once reviewed, the status will update on your OSAP account on whether the documents were approved or denied. If there’s any issues you will be notified through your OSAP's...

Repayments of your government student loans begin six months from the end of your full-time studies. If you complete your program earlier, your repayments will begin six months from that date. Prior to the end of the six months, you will receive your repayment information via email. It is your...

Financial Aid Most students from Ontario are eligible for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) and can apply for this assistance online on their website. If you are from another Canadian province/territory, you should apply for the Student Assistance program from your home province/territory...

Students registered in full-time degree, diploma, and certificate programs at George Brown Polytechnic are eligible for TTC's reduced fare program called the Postsecondary Monthly Pass. You will need to take your physical or digital Presto Card and your TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID Card to any...

If you and your counsellor determine that follow-up support would be helpful, your counsellor will discuss this with you and book a follow-up appointment at the end of your session or may ask you to reach out when you are ready to meet again. Students are also welcome to return to counselling as new...

The Counselling Office offers short-term counselling support. Most students begin with a single-session counselling appointment, where they can talk with a counsellor about what they are experiencing and explore options for moving forward. In some situations, you and your counsellor may determine...

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...

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's Test Centre website. If you are an ECE...

All accommodated testing, including online testing, must be booked with the Assessment Centre with 7 days' notice. Please note: The Assessment Centre staff do not have access to test settings and conditions, therefore, please ensure that your instructor has considered your accommodated time.

The Assessment Centre does not compensate students for time lost due to late arrival. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after the arranged start time, you will not be permitted to write in the Assessment Centre until written permission has been granted by your instructor.

The Assessment Centre requires 7 (seven) days' notice for all test bookings. Late booking requests (any request under 7 days) will not be guaranteed. The Assessment Centre will not accept walk-ins (students with no confirmed appointment) on the day of the test.

If you cannot attend your test at the Assessment Centre, it is required that you immediately contact your instructor to discuss options. If permission to reschedule is granted, please contact the Assessment Centre to rebook. All rescheduling of tests must be approved by your instructor.

No. Students must book their own appointments if they want to write in the Assessment Centre. Please visit the Testing Accommodation webpage for instructions on test booking and more.

Foundation-level courses prepare you for your program's college-level English and/or math courses. After you successfully complete your foundation-level course(s), you will move into the college-level courses. Please note: If you are required to take foundation-level courses, you will be charged...

If you are enrolled in a Continuing Education course and wish to transfer to another course, it is considered a course withdrawal from the first course and a registration for the second. Please note the following: Transfers must be requested prior to the published deadline and will only be possible...

Ontario Colleges Application Cycle for the Fall Intakes The earliest date that Ontario Colleges can release offers of admission to qualified applicants is November 1 of the current year for the Fall (September) intake of the following year. Most programs at George Brown Polytechnic will be eligible...

Assessments will be conducted at the Assessment Centre at the St. James Campus, located at 200 King Street E., in downtown Toronto, unless you have been given alternative instructions. For more information visit our Assessments Centre Contacts, Hours and Locations website.

No, there are no fees charged for placement assessments.

Admissions Testing For more information about the admission assessment and assessment preparation visit the Assessment Preparation & Resources webpage. If you are a mature applicant (19 yrs and above), you can register for our Mature Student Assessment Preparation Courses. Placement (post-admission)...

Visit our Preparation and Resources Page for helpful information to support your test preparation. You can also visit the George Brown Polytechnic Tutoring & Learning Centre for online handouts. For your English placement assessment, you will be required to write an essay and take a reading...

Pre-admission testing (Admission Assessment) is a test that applicants or mature applicants may be required to take during the application process if they are missing the admission requirements for their program. The Admission Assessment could be in English, Math, and/or Science (Biology and...

Your admission assessment results will be used to place you in an appropriate English and/or math course. If you wrote your admission assessment 6 months or longer before the start of your program (e.g. before the end of February for the September program intake) and your results have placed you in...

Yes. If you require accommodations for your placement assessment, you must first register with  Accessible Learning Services.  Accommodations will not be provided unless you have registered with ALS and have made an appointment to write with the Assessment Centre. For more information, please visit...

If you are Deaf or are hard-of-hearing, a range of services are offered for courses and George Brown related activities, including American Sign Language interpreting, notetaking, tutoring, modified course load, and/or adaptive technology, depending on your needs. As soon as you are registered as a...

Students can book appointments up to one week in advance. In the interest of fairness and equal access, the Tutoring and Learning Centre (TLC) does not allow students to make standing weekly appointments. If advance booking is required due to accessibility concerns, such as the need to book an ASL...

Services can be requested for both class-related activities as well as George Brown events and activities, such as: Appointments with financial aid, registrar, etc. Tutoring sessions Career workshops Student association events Varsity events Academic requests and class schedules are prioritized...

Students registered with Accessible Learning Services (ALS) receive a specialized accommodation plan, which is shared with professors by an Accessibility Consultant. No information related to your disability appears on the accommodation plan. Students are strongly encouraged to register with ALS as...

Students are prohibited from consuming food or drinks (except for water), during testing at the Assessment Centre. However, you may make arrangements with the Assessment Centre staff to have a supervised short break to consume a snack outside of the testing room (but still in the Centre). Please...

Only interpreters who have graduated from an accredited interpreter training program are contracted to provide service at George Brown Polytechnic. The interpreters are members of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and adhere to their Code of Ethics.

Requests for classroom accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Requests for accommodations outside of the classroom, such as pre-admission appointments, information sessions, admission/placement testing, group meetings or college events should be...

Accommodations are provided to students with both temporary and permanent disabilities. Students who are in the process of being assessed by a health-care provider may be eligible to receive interim accommodations. Accessible Learning Services also provides support for students who suspect they have...

If you have booked a service through Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and need to cancel, please send an email with your cancellation request directly to the Scheduling Coordinator that you booked with.

To access an Interpreter, Intervenor or Computerized Notetaker for accommodations outside of the classroom, such as pre-admission appointments, information sessions, admission/placement testing, group meetings or college events, please fill in the Request Form. Please submit all requests for service...

You do not need to disclose your disability to faculty or staff. If you wish to receive learning accommodations at George Brown Polytechnic, please register with Accessible Learning Services (ALS) to receive an accommodation plan. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, you are not...

Students who have a permanent disability and are registered with Accessible Learning Services with an approved reduced course load accommodation, may be eligible to pay a reduced tuition fee of $20.00 per course for the final courses required to complete their program. For more information, please...

To book an appointment with Counselling Services, see the options below: 1. Sign in to our Counselling Student Portal using your George Brown user id and password to book a virtual or an in-person counselling appointment. 2. Contact our Welcome Desk at letstalk@georgebrown.ca or 416-415-5000 ext...

Due to professional restrictions, George Brown Polytechnic's Counselling Services can only offer mental health counselling to students who are located in the province of Ontario at the time of their appointment. However, there are other free, professional mental health counselling resources offered...

All counselling sessions are booked for up to 1 hour at a time.

We strongly encourage you to download the Zoom app and log in with your George Brown email address and password. This will ensure you are able to connect seamlessly with the counsellor on your smartphone or your computer.