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.
What’s happening at St. James Campus for our Fall Open House
Welcome to George Brown Polytechnic’s St. James Campus, home to a vibrant mix of business, community services, and culinary spaces—along with hands-on labs and plenty of Open House activities designed to help you explore programs, meet faculty, and discover what it’s like to study at GBP.
$10,000 in Scholarships Up for Grabs
Visit George Brown Polytechnic’s Open House on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and enter for your chance to win one of four scholarships worth up to $2,500 each. To enter:
- Attend the Open House at St. James, Casa Loma or Waterfront Campus on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Sign in or register with staff at the Open House when you arrive. (Ensure you confirm or provide accurate contact information).
Terms and conditions apply. Learn more at georgebrown.ca/open-house-scholarship.
When you arrive
Check in
All visitors can check in at 200 King St. E. (Building A - Main Lobby) OR 300 Adelaide St. E. (Chef School) OR 230 Richmond St. E. (School of Media and Performing Arts). Please have your QR code from your registration confirmation email ready to scan (QR code is required at all campuses).
Our Welcome Ambassadors will be onsite to support a smooth check-in for you and your guests.
Campus tour
Join a student-led guided tour to explore classrooms, culinary labs, and our signature facilities. Campus tours leave from outside of the Campus Store on the main floor of 200 King St. E.
Apply on-site
Start your OCAS application right at the Open House. We will be providing complimentary OCAS vouchers, waiving the $150 application fee! Start your George Brown Polytechnic application on-site with us at the Library Learning Commons on the 1st floor of 200 King St. E. (Room 118)
Student Learning & Support Fair
Join us at 200 King St. E in the cafeteria to learn about academic, personal, and student life supports. Staff can answer questions and help you discover the many resources available from your first day onward.