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.
Welcome to Orientation at Waterfront Campus!
Today's your opportunity to explore the campus, attend your academic program's orientation, get to know our student services, find your community, and grab some swag at George Brown Polytechnic.
If you need any help during the day, please look for a volunteer in a blue shirt. They'll be happy to assist you!
Below are all of the activities you can check out today.
Find your Academic Program's Orientation
School of Dental Health
- S305: Hons. B.Sc. - Dental Hygiene
- Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Virtual link
Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing
- S119: PSW Pathway to Practical Nursing
- Time: 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.
- Virtual link
- S121: Practical Nursing
- Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
- Virtual link
- S414: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
- During first day of class
Campus Tours
Join a peer-led campus tour to help you navigate through the different Waterfront campus buildings. You'll visit throughout the buildings your classes will be in, the Library Learning Commons, the Athletic Centre, the Campus Store, the Student Association lounge, and other student service areas.
Sign up: At the Service Fair at 51 Dockside Dr.
Tours start from: Limberlost Place, ground floor
Times: Every 15 minutes
Want to explore on your own? Feel free to walk around the campus and get to know the buildings and spaces!
Service Fairs
Make sure you visit the Service Fair in the main lobby of 51 Dockside Drive during the day.
Pick up a Campus Connections Passport to meet our student service teams — if you complete it, you'll be entered for a chance to win a prize!
Participating service areas include the Tutoring and Learning Centre, Library Learning Centre, Athletics and Recreation, Indigenous Services, Counselling & Student Well-being, Office of Student Conduct and Support, and more.
Plus, make a stop at the caricature artist to get some fun artwork to remember the start of your new journey!
Campus Store
Stop by the Campus Store at 51 Dockside Drive to stock up on your supplies, equipment, textbooks, and more.
You can also pick up some George Brown merch to show off your school spirit! Don't forget to tag us in pictures of your new swag!
Other Sessions
Black Student Welcome Mixer with BSSN
The Black Student Success Network (BSSN) invites all Black students to meet the community and learn about specific services and programming available throughout the school year. Come and mingle with your new peers!
Location: 51 Dockside Drive, Room 210
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Can't make it in person? Register to attend virtually on May 14!
International Student Orientation
On May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, new international students starting in the Spring/Summer 2026 term are invited to a specific orientation to meet one another and learn about relevant services, George Brown policies, Canadian Immigration regulations, health insurance, and more.
Use this Microsoft Teams link to join or use meeting ID 284 830 635 718 55 and passcode MS6s4bG2 in Teams.