You're officially part of the George Brown community and all set to create a positive future for yourself, your community and your world!
Will it be scary? Yes! Are you alone? Of course not! Whether you're studying online or in person, we are here to help guide you in your journey through and beyond George Brown Polytechnic.
You’re a Husky now! (That’s what we call our students and sports teams, and just wait until you meet our mascot, Helder.) So, Huskies, set aside some time to go through this course, at your own pace, to learn all about George Brown, what you need to get started and how to ensure your time here is successful and fun!
As a community, we are committed to the values that underpin our purpose of supporting students and employees as a leading post-secondary institution.
Our values influence everything we do, including how we teach, learn, work, research and interact with each other. They represent the essence of our George Brown community and what we strive to achieve. Our values are more than aspirational; they are practical tools that will help inform our actions and decision-making, particularly during times of uncertainty.
Following these values allows us to thrive and succeed together.
How? Well, by sticking to these values, you thrive as a student. By doing so, you develop key skills that leave you better prepared for the workforce expectations you will encounter when you graduate. The school thrives because we are co-creating an ethical and productive environment in which we can learn, work and succeed together!
George Brown has many policies. As a student, you are expected to abide by these policies, which will guide behaviour and practices to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all. You do not need to remember all of them, but you should be aware of and know where to access them.
The Office of the Registrar policies also outline information and processes important to all students studying at George Brown.
Online Orientation is designed to get you all set up at George Brown. Set aside some time to go through each module, and by the end, you’ll be feeling ready to take on your new journey! But there are some other parts to the Orientation process you definitely need to take advantage of, such as:
In the month leading up to your first semester, we highly encourage you to check out our virtual information sessions, academic program orientations, and on-campus Orientation days! These are your opportunities to hear firsthand from staff and get your questions answered with real-time guidance, while also meeting your new peers and getting familiar with navigating life at George Brown!
Register to attend your Orientation
Whether you’re taking one online course or many, it’s important to feel confident in how you approach virtual learning. We’ve built another site for you to get to know George Brown platforms such as Brightspace (where your courses will live), understand virtual etiquette, learn success strategies and more.
Now, proceed to the next module to find your first to-do list!
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.