dash.The George Brown term, at a glance
The dates George Brown Huskies ask Dash about most, from George Brown's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
October
November
December
January
- Mon, Oct 26Fall 2026 intersession week begins — post-secondary programsgeorgebrown.ca
- Mon, Nov 2Winter 2027 registration start dates posted on STU-VIEW by 9 a.m.georgebrown.ca
- Fri, Nov 13Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal without academic penalty deadlinegeorgebrown.ca
- Mon, Nov 16Winter 2027 staggered online registration beginsgeorgebrown.ca
- Sun, Dec 20Fall 2026 term endsgeorgebrown.ca
- Thu, Dec 24Holiday closure begins at 5 p.m.georgebrown.ca
- Tue, Jan 5College reopens after holiday breakgeorgebrown.ca
- Mon, Jan 11Winter 2027 classes begingeorgebrown.ca
Where things live at George Brown
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Counselling & Student Well-being Services
Counselling appointments are available; follow the Accessing Counselling steps linked on this page.
Office of the Registrar
Support for registration, course changes, fees and withdrawals. Virtual Service Desk hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; may close early at capacity. Registration email: registration@georgebrown.ca.
IT Help Desk
Call 416-415-5000 ext. 4357 or email helpdesk@georgebrown.ca. Support covers login, passwords, email, Wi-Fi, software, hardware and multi-factor authentication. In-person help is available at the Library Learning Commons.
Contact Centre — password and registration help
Call 416-415-2000 or 1-800-265-2002; press 1, then 0 to speak to an agent. Email ask.george@georgebrown.ca.
- Good2Talk — 24/7 student supportCall 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support.
- Alumo — student mental health supportCall 1-855-853-0565. Available 24/7 for students enrolled in the George Brown Health Benefits program.
- Financial AidOSAP: FinAid@georgebrown.ca. Awards and scholarships: awards@georgebrown.ca. Support includes bursaries, emergency funding and Work Study. In-person assistance at St. James and Casa Loma Student Service Centres; use your GBC email when contacting the office.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
George Brown, answered
Straight from George Brown's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
George Brown, in short
George Brown Polytechnic, founded 1967, in Toronto, Ontario.
- George Brown opened its doors in 1968 with just over 2,000 students.georgebrown.ca
- The school’s namesake founded The Globe newspaper and was one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation.georgebrown.ca
- The Huskies were named after the first athletic director’s pet Husky.georgebrown.ca
- George Brown was one of seven founding schools in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association.athletics.georgebrown.ca
- Past programs included watchmaking, signwriting and marine engineering.georgebrown.ca
- The George student residence is in downtown Toronto next to the Distillery District.georgebrown.ca
- SafeWalk provides trained student escorts to local parking lots, TTC stops and other campus buildings.georgebrown.ca
- The Good Food Market at St. James Campus is a weekly nonprofit fruit and vegetable market offering low-cost fresh food.georgebrown.ca
Questions George Brown Huskies ask
Short answers from George Brown's own pages.
What learning system does George Brown use?
George Brown Polytechnic uses Brightspace (learn.georgebrown.ca). Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is fall break at George Brown?
George Brown's fall break is starts Oct 26, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
When is the last day to withdraw from a course at George Brown?
Fall 2026 full-term withdrawal without academic penalty deadline (Friday, November 13, 2026). Always confirm the deadline for your own courses with the registrar.
How do I contact the registrar at George Brown?
Office of the Registrar: Support for registration, course changes, fees and withdrawals. Virtual Service Desk hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; may close early at capacity. Registration email: registration@georgebrown.ca.
Where do I get financial aid help at George Brown?
Financial Aid: OSAP: FinAid@georgebrown.ca. Awards and scholarships: awards@georgebrown.ca. Support includes bursaries, emergency funding and Work Study. In-person assistance at St. James and Casa Loma Student Service Centres; use your GBC email when contacting the office.
Is Dash affiliated with George Brown Polytechnic?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by George Brown Polytechnic.
How do George Brown students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at George Brown. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.
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