New students
From the day you accept your offer to the day you graduate, the Student Life team provides orientation and transition programming to support you on your journey! Check out our Orientation pages — and our Online Orientation site — to get all the important information and events to get you started.
MyGBC Student Portal
The MyGBC Student Portal is your virtual GBC home base. Besides having all of your quick links and tools in one spot, it's also your best source of student news, events and opportunities. Make sure to bookmark it and check it regularly!
MyGBC Podcast
Life as a George Brown College student is full of opportunities for success at school and beyond! In this weekly podcast, George Brown students lead thought-provoking interviews that delve into different services, supports, groups and events affecting students on a daily basis. From highlighting academic and human rights services to providing tips for managing finances and wellness, there’s something here for every student.
Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
Current Episode
Calling all summer job seekers! On this episode of the My GBC Podcast we dive into "5 Tips on How to Land a Good Summer Job." Whether you're a seasoned job hunter or just dipping your toes into the world of employment, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you snag that dream summer gig you always wanted. So grab a pen, take some notes, and tune-in!
Key Moments:
0:45 – How to define your goals
1:38 – How to research and find the best kind of jobs for you
2:25 – The magic of Career Services
3:45 – How to network with people and connect with employers
4:58 – Don't underestimate the power of your professors
Previous Episode
We're excited to feature an episode with Adam Lawrence about the Spring Open House, which is happening on Saturday April 13th. Never been to George Brown College before, but interested in exploring the different programs, talking to current students and poking around our campuses? Then, Open House might be a good event for you to attend. Whether you've already applied, or you're just starting to think about applying to college, Adam gives us a run-down of what this event can offer, so, tune-in and find out what open house is all about!
Key Moments:
3:00 – The unique opportunities of attending an Open House
5:45 – How it can help, no matter where you're at in your application journey
7:45 – Facilities and resources you can learn more about at the event
9:57 – Current student, alumni and graduate "zone"
11:40 – How you can get help applying, or starting an application for college
14:25 – Exciting giveaways and treats to expect!
16:28 – Highlights and new features of this year's event
Ask George Brown
Ask George Brown is the place to go to find answers — and submit your own — about student life at GBC.
Student services
Many free services are available to you as a GBC student. You can access counselling, tutoring, accessibility services, career advising and more.
Get the most out of your online learning
Taking courses online? We have plenty of tips on how to maximize your virtual education!
In case of emergency
If you are experiencing an emergency or need urgent assistance, there are a range of services available to help.
For on-campus emergencies, please call 416-415-4000 or dial "0" from an internal college Cisco phone.
After-hours counselling & crisis resourcesCounselling & Student Well-beingMore info on Safety & Security on campus
