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.
Who Should Attend?
- Incoming students who identify as having a disability.
- Incoming students who suspect they may have a disability.
- Incoming students who had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in high school.
Workshops
Transition to Success
Join our one-hour Transition to Success Workshop to support the transition from high school to post-secondary education. Get essential resources and information to help you succeed at George Brown Polytechnic. Whether you need academic support or guidance on available services, we are here to help!
Workshop topics include the following:
- Registration process
- Examples of classroom supports
- Review of ALS supports
- Overview of GBC resources
- Tips to succeed in your first year
Upcoming Workshops
- Tuesday, December 16th @ 12:00pm-1:00pm VIRTUAL
- Thursday, January 8th @ 4:00pm-5:00pm VIRTUAL
- Monday, January 26th @ 12:00pm-1:00pm VIRTUAL
- Tuesday, April 28th @ 4:00pm-5:00pm VIRTUAL
Roadmap to Success: Driving Your Own Academic Journey in College
Join our four-day workshop designed to help new students develop the essential skills to support academic success in college. Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences and build social connections with peers. This multi-day workshop offers deeper, scaffolded support through interactive lessons, peer collaboration, and guided practice.
Skill Areas include the following:
- Learning to use GBP technology
- Communicating with professors
- Managing and organizing your time
- Taking care of your well-being
Upcoming Workshop:
Workshop dates and registration details will be shared soon—stay tuned!