George Brown Polytechnic

Online Orientation

Welcome to the George Brown Polytechnic family!

As a new student, there's a lot to familiarize yourself with before your first term. Please take some time to go through these modules carefully, so you know what needs to get done first, how to get support, what is expected of you, and how to enjoy your campus and community.

See you soon!

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Tackle your top priorities before classes
• Learn how to navigate our websites, apps and tech support
• Explore financial aid options

After completing this module, you will:

• Be familiar with campus buildings and safety measures
• Know how to plan for your commute and on-campus amenities
• Understand how the Campus Store and lockers work

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• See how you can find your sense of belonging at George Brown
• Understand how to get support from your peers or student services
• Get involved with student life

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Understand our academic expectations and integrity policies
• Access tutoring and research support
• Access accessible learning and accommodation services, if needed
• Understand how to use our Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Know how to access counselling services
• Engage with the diversity, equity and human rights services offered at George Brown
• Understand consent and community etiquette