Welcome to the Casa Loma campus day!
- Location: George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus, 160 Kendal Avenue
- Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
- Time: 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We're so excited to see you on campus before classes begin! This day is an opportunity for new and returning students, staff, faculty, and guests to come together and explore the campus and connect with one another before the start of the semester. Make sure to get your Huskies swag when you get to campus, and scan the QR code onsite to access this event listing from your device.
There is so much for your to explore throughout this afternoon. Take a look below to see the programming is happening and choose what you want to see, what you would like to engage with, and the teams you want to connect with.
Whether you’re studying online or in-person, use this opportunity to explore, meet faculty, connect with other students, get important information about services and supports, and learn about all the awesome ways to get involved on campus to make your experience an enriching one.
CAMPUS TOURS
Join a peer led campus tour to help you navigate through the Casa Loma campus buildings. Our volunteers will take students and guests through common spaces on campus and help you find your way around.
We’ll visit program offices, student service areas, the library spaces, tutoring centres, study spaces, student spaces, and show you on-campus food options amongst other things of interest!
Starting Location: E Building Lobby, Main Entrance
Time: Ongoing from 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Want to explore on your own? Feel free to walk around the campus and get to know the spaces!
Workshops & Information Sessions
How College Works
Learning to navigate the college environment can be challenging when you need to figure out where to go and who to connect with, but knowing how to do this is critical to your academic, personal, and career success.
The orientation team will cover what George Brown looks like, it's academic centres and schools, who to reach out to for support, your course outlines, and what you can do to ensure your success.
Location: Room E321
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Welcome To Toronto
New to GBC and new to Toronto? Then we have a welcome session just for you! Join us for a brief guide to the city we all love at the Campus Days. We'll highlight some of the best attractions in the neighbourhoods of the campuses, the things to do in the city, how to get around as well as other attractions that are worth checking out here in the city. Discover famous attractions and museums in the city, and what discounts you can get as a student.
And you'll get to meet some other students that are new to the city. Win win!
Location: Room E321
Time: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
BSSN Black Student Welcome Mixer
Are you a Black student at GBC? Join us on-campus to learn more about the Black Student Success Network (BSSN) and the services and supports we offer to Black students on campus. You can meet the BSSN team - and mingle with your new peers!
Lunch will be provided if you register in advance.
Location: Room E218
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Orientation Week Photo Booth & Interactive DJ Trevor
What better way to document your day than by visiting our Orientation Week Photo Booth in the cafeteria. Grab a friend, some props, and take some pics!
Our interactive DJ Trevor will be playing music throughout the day, providing some opportunities for you to connect with others, and doing some giveaways! Step out of your comfort zone and join in!
Location: C building Cafeteria, 2nd Floor
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Visit the Scotiabank team near our campuses and find worry free account options matched for student life! Scotia banking offers banking solutions for students with no monthly fee accounts, unlimited debit and Interac transactions, and gives you the opportunity to earn Scene points so you can still do all the things you want to do. Visit them in the cafeteria!
Good2Talk provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario. Call, instant message, and chat. It's that simple!
Casa Loma Service Fair
We're bringing together many of the college services into one spot to give you the opportunity to connect. There are lots of ways for you to get involved, get supported, and take advantage of resources that are just for you!
| DEPARTMENT | DETAIL |
|---|---|
| STUDENT LIFE | Hosting events, activities, and opportunities which promote learning, growth, and connection, the Student Life team at George Brown is dedicated to supporting the success of all students by providing opportunities for you to connect with campus life outside of the classroom. Stop by and learn more! |
| BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS NETWORK | The Black Student Success Network (BSSN) is a community of black students, faculty and staff dedicated to encouraging the success of black students at George Brown and beyond. BSSN provides a safe space in which to meet, share, socialize and learn from black community members and allies. Connect with this team to find out about upcoming opportunities. |
| LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS | The library isn't just a place to get books, it's so much more. This team can help you with citing your sources, equipment loans, research, databases, and so much more. |
| ORIENTATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS | The orientation team doesn't only get you started when you're a new student, they also provide workshops and skill building opportunities throughout the year. |
| ACCESSIBLE LEARNING SERVICES | Learn more about the step-by-step process required to register with Accessible Learning Services to get your accommodations. These can be temporary or long term accommodations but are there to help you succeed. |
| INTERNATIONAL CENTRE | GBC students come from all over the world, and we have a team of specialized advisors that can help you transition to life in Canada. Stop by and connect with the team for opportunities for you to learn and connect with your peers. |
| CAREER SERVICES | Need help with a resume, mock interviews, job search skills? Our advisors and peer coaches are here to help you with all of your career and job search needs as a student and as you plan the move into your field! |
| COUNSELLING & STUDENT WELL-BEING | As a student, you may experience a range of mental health issues that may result in significant barriers to achieving your personal and academic goals. George Brown’s Counselling and Student Well-being Services offers a wide range of free and confidential services and programs that may be able to assist you. Let our professional counselling staff support you in learning to solve problems and develop ways to attain your goals – in your education and in your life. |
| ATHLETICS & RECREATION | The Athletics & Recreation team has lots of ways for you to connect, stay healthy, and get involved. Through varsity sports, fitness programs and centres, intramural and extramurals, to online activities to keep you active. Connect with the team. |
| startGBC | startGBC is a place for budding entrepreneurs to develop their ideas. We provide a space for students, alumni and community members to collaborate and learn from each other. The goal is to help foster an entrepreneurial spirit on campus while bringing great ideas to life. If you want to be your own boss, like looking for new and better ways to do things, and you question conventional wisdom, the startGBC team wants to meet you! |
| FIRST GENERATION | Are you the first person in your family to go to college? If you are, you can apply for the First Generation Bursary Award and get lots of other assistance as you navigate college and higher education. Advising and coaching from dedicated staff to help you succeed. |
| STUDENT ASSOCIATION | The Student Association (SA) is the student union representing interests of all George Brown College students. With a focus on representation, advocacy, events and the delivery of services with the objective to build a united student movement to strive towards a high-quality education. As a member of the SA you have a right to join or vote for the Student Association’s board of directors and shape the future of George Brown College. Lots of ways for you to connect, get supported, and get involved outside of the classroom Stop by your Frosh Kits! |
| SA EVENTS & RECREATION | The SA Events & Recreation team offers many social and fun ways for you to connect with other students both on-campus and off. Make sure you stop by and learn about all of the fun opportunities. |
| SA STUDENT NUTRITION ACCESS PROGRAM | The mission of the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is to provide support on the nutrition, health and wellness needs of George Brown College students to help them succeed academically. Ask about the resource centre, food pantry, and other programming that supports your well-being! |
| SA COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE | The Community Care Centre is a vibrant provider of integrated health services, community programming, and peer education initiatives that enable student wellness – all through an equity lens. With a focus on health programming through such areas as consent, sexual health education, harm reduction, and more. |
| SA ACADEMIC SUPPORT & ADVOCACY | Academic Support is designed to provide you with the tools and guidance you need to resolve the academic issues you might face during your time at GBC. We provide students with peer-to-peer academic support during their time at GBC to assist with understanding course expectations, academic policies and writing academic petitions. |
| STUDENT MEDIA | At the Dialog, our team of student journalists produce news by students for students. We are always looking for motivated students who are interested in learning how to cover what’s happening at GBC and learn media skills and literacy. No experience is necessary, just the desire to get the facts about issues affecting students and to tell the truth. |
| HEALTH BENEFITS | The Student Association of George Brown College offers Extended Health and Dental plans for full-time domestic and international students enrolled in a post-secondary or ESL program at George Brown College. Stop by and connect with the team about your health benefits and coverage. |
| SAFEWALK | Why walk alone when you can walk with us! SafeWalk provides walk accompaniment to students, staff, and visitors of the George Brown College community. We walk on-campus and off-campus up to 2 km. Available for walks at all three main campuses (Casa Loma, St. James and Waterfront), stationed by the college’s welcome desks. You can also flag us down any time when on patrol in our yellow SafeWalk vests to get a walk. The service is available Monday to Friday between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The service does not operate during the winter and spring breaks, and other days the college is closed. |
| CLUBS & NETWORKS | Clubs at GBC are a great way to bring back face-to-face contact in areas of cultural interest, personal interests, and social movements. This is your chance to interact with a wide variety of people, expand your skillset, or find a new interest. Student clubs promote campus life and are inclusive and open to all. Join a club today. |
| OFFICE ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS SERVICES | No matter where you come from, you should feel safe and supported on campus and in your classes. This amazing team provides training and supports for the entire GBC community to ensure we all learn and grow together. |
| TRANSFER CREDITS | Studied at another institution? You may be eligible to to apply your previous learning to credits towards your current program. Connect with the team in the service fair to find out more. |
BOOKS & SUPPLIES
Stop by the Casa Loma campus store to stock up on your supplies, equipments, textbooks and more!
You can also pick up some GBC gear to show off your school spirit, so make sure a stop here is on your list!
Online shopping is also available along with digital textbooks, and shipping is available so you can have items shipped right to your door!
Visit the Campus Stores Website
MASKS
While George Brown does not have a mask mandate currently in place, if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask on campus, you are welcome to do so. Masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products are available throughout the campus when you require them.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. The safety and well-being of our community is of the upmost importance.
SECURITY TEAMS
Each campus has security teams onsite to enhance the quality of campus life by fostering a safe and secure environment for the entire George Brown College community. Connect with any of the teams if you have questions. There are first-aid trained officers at each location.
In an emergency, you can also dial '0' from any Cisco phone on-campus and it will connect you directly to the team.
Tag us in your photos!
We’re so excited to see you back on campus with us in the new year and we want to have some fun! Take your photos throughout the campus day and tab us at @gbc.orientation and @gbcollege.
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