General Information

George Brown Polytechnic serves 15,000 full-time students and 60,000 part-time students on 4 main campuses and several additional locations in Toronto, Ontario. The main campuses are: Casa Loma Campus, St. James Campus, Waterfront Campus, and Ryerson Campus.

George Brown has a wide-range of programs as part of its academic centres:

  • Business
  • Centre for Arts, Design and Information Technology
  • Community Services & Early Childhood
  • Construction & Engineering Technologies
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality & Culinary Arts
  • Preparatory and Liberal Studies

The addresses for George Brown Polytechnic campuses are:

Ryerson Campus:
99 Gerrard Street East
Eric Palin Hall
Toronto, Ontario  M5B 2K8

Casa Loma Campus:
160 Kendal Avenue
Toronto, Ontario  M5R 1M3

St. James Campus:
200 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5A 3W8

Waterfront Campus:
51 Dockside Drive 
Toronto, Ontario  M5A 0B6 
(416) 415-2000

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services

At George Brown Polytechnic, the centre providing accessibility services to students is called . Accessibile Learning Services is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs. George Brown also has videos outlining some of their services:

  • Explaining the role of a 
  • Explaining the process for 

Accessibility Plan

For more information about accessibility at George Brown Polytechnic, and their current initiatives to address issues of accessibility, please see George Brown Polytechnic's .

Documentation Requirements

In order to access accommodations at George Brown Polytechnic, please visit the linked webpage to learn what  is required to show proof of a disability.

Support Services Available

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Health Services

George Brown does not have a Health Services clinic, however they do provide to students. 

Counselling Services

George Brown College offers  for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.

Peer Mentoring

George Brown has a  program that aims to enhance student well-being and success by offering one-on-one coaching, events, weekly activities, online resources and workshops at every George Brown campus.

Academic Support

George Brown Polytechnic offers  and other learning support through the  at the Casa Loma, St. James, and Waterfront campuses to students who are having academic difficulties.

Library Services

The , on the Casa Loma, St. James, and Waterfront campuses, offers services that enable library users who have a disability or are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing to access library services and resources effectively. The goal of the Library Learning Commons is to provide all learning materials and services accessible. Students who experience accessibility barriers are asked to contact the library staff.

Other Support Services

Financial Aid

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

George Brown Polytechnic’s  office offers a range of  financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement. Information regarding George Brown Polytechnic’s financial aid is available on their website, as well as complete lists of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and contact information.

Residence and Housing

On-Campus Housing

George Brown Polytechnic offers fully furnished, two-bedroom apartments in their on-campus residence, .  Suites include a kitchenette, three-piece bathroom, and two bedrooms, along with communal space on every floor and 24-hour staff.  

Off-Campus Housing

Students attending George Brown Polytechnic can contact the  on campus for assistance in finding off-campus housing.

Getting Around

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Campus Accessibility

George Brown Polytechnic offers  for Casa Loma, St. James, and Waterfront campus.

Toronto Transit

The  is comprised of subways, buses, and streetcars. A discounted  is available for purchase for full-time students at George Brown Polytechnic.  are provided for each of the TTC transit options.

Accessibility

The TTC offers  on both their buses and subways. Accessible services on buses include kneeling features, ramps, lifts, automated next stop announcements, wheel chair and scooter positions, and priority seating. The subways provide accessible services such as wheel chair positions and priority seating. There are elevators at half of the subway stations, with the goal of the remaining stations to be accessible by 2025.

The TTC offers the  which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost. Persons interested in the support program must fill out the .

 is a service that provides door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with physical disabilities. The TTC has established  for the use of Wheel-Trans. Persons seeking to use Wheel-Trans must participate in an in-person interview. 

Academic Programs

George Brown Polytechnic offers , ,  and many other courses.