Student Services

Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services

• George Brown College is a place of both learning and employment. Everyone at the College has the right to study, learn, teach and work in an environment that is free of harassment. The College does not condone harassment or any other form of discrimination; these are treated as serious offences. Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services aims to ensure that all students, staff and administration can participate fully in College life without experiencing individual or systemic barriers. This right is supported by the Ontario Human Rights Code and George Brown College’s policy on the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment. Copies of these documents are available in every campus library at the College.
  
  
• Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services provides advice, consultation and education in matters related to:
  • human rights
  • discrimination (as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code)
  • harassment (as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code)
  • freedom of information and protection of privacy (as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario)
  • employment equity
  • diversity awareness
  • positive space

• The Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services web site is also updated regularly. You are encouraged to visit the site for resources, links, policies and upcoming events.
  
  
• If you have a concern, need further information or are considering filing a complaint, contact Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services at 416-415-5000, ext. 4646, ext. 4715 or ext. 6670, or 1-877-515-5559 (TTY).
  
  
• For more information about the Positive Space Campaign, call 416-415-5000, ext. 4609.

Financial Assistance

• The Financial Assistance Office administers the following plans. It is recommended that you start the process for obtaining financial assistance as early as possible (at least three weeks before the start of your class). This information may be subject to change as a result of new government policies.
  • The Ontario Special Bursary Program (OSBP) helps students who are unable to study on a full-time basis and who wish to pursue part-time, post-secondary programs or the English as a Second Language program. You may be eligible if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person and are receiving social assistance or are unemployed or have a low family income. OSBP grants cover tuition fees, materials costs and book costs. Eligible courses must be at least four weeks in length. Not every course listed in the course calendar online or in print is eligible for OSBP funding. The deadline for applying for the OSBP is 30 days (including the first day of class) from the course start date.
    
    
  • The George Brown College Student Assistance Fund has been suspended until further notice. For more information, please visit a Financial Assistance Office.

  The George Brown College Financial Assistance Offices are located in the Student Service Centres at Casa Loma campus and St. James campus. For more information, call 416-415-5000, ext. 2476.
  

Fitness Facilities

• Have some time before class? Visit the campus gyms and fitness centres to enjoy activities ranging from studio cycling and weight training to yoga and badminton. If you are currently registered as a student, present your confirmation of registration to get your student fitness card for a small fee.
  
  
• Visit the Athletic and Recreation Department at your campus during their hours of operation: September to April, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (Casa Loma) and 9 am to 7 pm (St. James), or May to August, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
  
  

  Casa Loma campus Athletic and Recreation Department
  160 Kendal Ave. (CLC), first floor
  416-415-5000, ext. 4714 or ext. 4647

  St. James campus Athletic and Recreation Department
  200 King St. E. (SJA), sixth floor
  416-415-5000, ext. 3336

Food Services

• Food services at George Brown College are open as listed below but have reduced hours of operation during the summer, intersession weeks and winter break.

  Casa Loma campus cafeteria
  160 Kendal Ave. (CLC), second floor
  Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 8 pm
  Friday, 7 am to 3 pm
  Note: The Student Association lounge (142 Kendal Ave.) is open, Monday to Friday, until 8 pm.

  Casa Loma campus Tim Hortons
  160 Kendal Ave. (CLC), second floor
  Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 8:30 pm
  Friday, 7 am to 3 pm
  
  St. James campus cafeteria
  200 King St. E. (SJA), lower level
  Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 7:30 pm
  Friday, 8 am to 3 pm
  Note: The Student Association lounge (room 147) is open, Monday to Thursday, until 8 pm.

  St. James campus Tim Hortons
  200 King St. E. (SJA), main floor
  Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 7 pm
  Friday, 7 am to 3 pm
  Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm
  
  St. James campus City Café
  300 Adelaide St. E. (SJB), second floor
  Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 7 pm
  Friday, 7 am to 2 pm

General English Assessment and General Math Assessment

• You must have a General English Assessment result (or an approved equivalent) before you register in the following courses:
  ENGL 9030 English Essentials
  ENGL 1030 Skills for College English
  COMM 1008 College English
  COMM 1017 Professional Communications
  
  The General English Assessment is a tool to measure your writing skills. The assessment results will direct you to the English course that is suitable for you. The assessment consists of two parts: an opinion essay (three to five paragraphs long) and a grammar/writing skills test (multiple choice). The essay may be handwritten or typed on the computer; the grammar/writing skills test must be done on the computer. The assessment will take at least two hours to complete. To prepare for the General English Assessment, visit the Assessment Centre web site.
  
  
• You must have a General Math Assessment result (or an approved equivalent) before you register in the following courses:
  MATH 1074 Mathematics
  MATH 1103 Hospitality Mathematics
  
  The General Math Assessment is a tool to measure your math skills. The assessment results will direct you to the math course that is most suitable for you. The assessment consists of a math test (multiple choice) done on the computer. To prepare for the General Math Assessment, visit the Assessment Centre web site.
  
  
• You can book your General English Assessment or General Math Assessment through the automated telephone booking system at 416-415-2005 using your student ID number. If you have not received a student ID number, visit a Student Service Centre.
  
  
• If you have a physical, emotional or learning disability, you may request special accommodation for your assessment. Call the Disability Services Office at 416-415-5000, ext. 2622, to make an appointment to have an accommodation profile created. Once you have an accommodation profile, you may book your assessment by calling 416-415-5000, ext. 2624. The College requires seven days' notice to arrange your accommodation.
  
  
• Assessments are completed at one of the Assessment Centres. Casa Loma campus and St. James campus each have an Assessment Centre. The specific locations of these centres are provided for you when you call the automated telephone booking system. To complete your assessment, you must bring a current photo ID (e.g., driver’s licence), a pen, a pencil and the assessment fee ($35 for the General English Assessment and $30 for the General Math Assessment). Assessment fees are payable by cash, debit, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Personal cheques are not accepted.
  
  
• You will get the results immediately. As soon as you complete the assessment, you will meet with the assessment advisor to discuss your English or math placement. The advisor will give you a letter indicating the English/communications or math course in which you are permitted to enrol. You must successfully complete that course before registering in the next level. (Please note that, in peak periods, personal interviews may not be possible; results would then be mailed.) Provide a copy of your assessment results when you register for your course and bring a copy to class on the first day.
  
  
• If you have any questions or concerns, call the Assessment Advisor at 416-415-5000, ext. 4992.

Libraries and Open Access Computing

• George Brown College provides you with learning resources and open access computing through the Libraries/Learning Commons (LLCs).

  Casa Loma campus Library/Learning Commons
  160 Kendal Ave. (CLC), room 330
  416-415-5000, ext. 4634 (library)
  416-415-5000, ext. 4459 (open access computing)
  
  Casa Loma campus ESL Learning Resource Centre
  1 Dartnell Ave. (CLD), room 121
  416-415-5000, ext. 4950

  St. James campus Library/Learning Commons
  200 King St., E. (SJA), room 121
  416-415-5000, ext. 2173
  Note: St. James campus room -124 provides additional open access computers during peak periods.
  
  St. James campus Hospitality and Culinary Arts e-Library
  300 Adelaide St. E. (SJB), room 111
  416-415-5000, ext. 6179
  
  

• Your campus LLC is Wi-Fi enabled and provides access to books, periodicals, DVDs, videos and electronic databases as well as computer workstations and academic software for open access computing. At the St. James campus, an overflow open access computer lab provides access to additional workstations during peak periods of the day. The LLCs also provide scanners, printers and photocopiers as well as facilities for individual and group study, library instruction and screening of media. You will need your confirmation of registration in order to get your borrower’s card.
  
  
• The LLCs provide you with easy access to high-performance computers. You can use these computers to access all of the major software taught at George Brown College as well as the internet and your e-mail. You can use the LLCs or the overflow open access computer lab for research, assignments, projects and self-study. They are equipped with a variety of software and hardware for students with disabilities. Access to the open access computing facilities is restricted to currently registered students, and you will require your student ID number and password in order to log on. For security and statistical reasons, your may be asked to show your confirmation of registration or student photo ID card (if you purchased one), so please carry it with you.
  
  
• The College’s electronic research network provides access to a wide range of up-to-date electronic indexes, full-text periodical articles and other sources. Using your student ID number and password, you can access the catalogue, your patron record and the electronic research network from any location. In addition, you can have your reference questions answered through the College’s Virtual Academic Librarian (VAL) service, a real-time chat-based online library reference service.
  
  
• For more infomation on locations and specific hours of operation, visit The Library/Learning Commons Web page.

Photocopying

• Coin-operated photocopiers are available in George Brown College libraries. Change for bills is available at the library counter. You also have the convenient option of purchasing a student photo ID card at the Library/Learning Commons at either St. James campus or Casa Loma campus, which can be used as both a borrower card and a print/photocopy card.
  
  
• You have limited legal rights to copy the published print works of others without seeking permission. You are not permitted to photocopy any substantial part of a textbook. Under the College’s Access Copyright licence, students are authorized to copy up to 10% of a published print work. You may copy more than 10% only if what you are copying is an entire chapter that constitutes 20% or less of a book or an entire single short story, play, essay or poem from a book or an entire newspaper article or page or an entry from a reference work.

Print Shops

• George Brown College’s on-site print shop, Inplex, offers full-service or self-serve photocopying.
  
  

  Casa Loma campus Inplex
  160 Kendal Ave. (CLC), second floor
  Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
  
  St. James campus Inplex
  200 King St. E. (SJA), lower level, room -114
  Monday to Thursday, 7:45 am to 7 pm
  Friday, 7:45 am to 5 pm