Staff from student services are here to help you with all the usual supports and resources. Most services will be available in person, with some continuing to offer remote service as well.
Here are the most recent hours of operation and the best way to contact each service by campus. We’ll continue to update this resource as more in-person services become available.
Legend: BA | Barrie, MI | Midland, MU | Muskoka, OV | Orangeville, OR | Orillia, OS | Owen Sound, SGB | South 51ƵBay
51Ƶcares about your mental health and well-being. Our can help you increase awareness, link you to important information and services, and keep you up to date with what’s happening to support mental health and well-being at your campus.
Counselling
All 51Ƶstudents learning in Canada have access to free, confidential counselling. Our professional counsellors are here to discuss personal and mental health concerns that are impacting your life and/or academics.
Hours of operation
Remote service:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
In-person service:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
*Same-day, virtual drop-in counselling appointments available for time sensitive and urgent matters.
Financial Aid/OSAP offers a variety of services to help you meet your financial responsibilities, including OSAP and related programs, bursaries and emergency funding.
Indigenous student advisors and Georgian’s Getsid (Indigenous student counsellor) are here to support you, whether academically, personally or spiritually.
The Information Technology (IT) department manages student email, Blackboard, Banner and Orbis. They can help with passwords and IT- and computer-related questions and problems.
Georgian’s International Centre is your home away from home. We are here to help international students with any problems, information or assistance you need throughout your journey at Georgian.
ONEcard is the official 51Ƶ identification card. It’s your student card, library card, print card, athletic centre pass, bus pass, and a convenient method of payment for select vendors and services both on and off campus.
Peer Mentors are upper-year 51Ƶstudents who play a pivotal role in building community, a sense of belonging and connection at Georgian, and empower students to flourish through their first-year experience at college and beyond.
Student success advisors are typically available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Remote service and in-person service are available by booked appointment.
How to reach us
Online:
To book an appointment, please access . Once logged in, you will find the option in the top left-hand corner. It will show you the times your advisor is available to meet.
By email:
Alternatively, you can email studentadvisor@georgiancollege.ca and your student success advisor will get back to you as soon as possible.
Testing Services
About Testing Services
Testing Services is providing online testing services for admissions tests, Communications Placement Assessment (CPA), and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) challenge exams.
Please note, with the exception of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), external testing is not available at this time.
The Writing Centre help students become stronger and more confident writers. Get feedback on your paper and learn writing tips, techniques and strategies to succeed in your assignments.
Consider these tips to prepare for remote learning:
Online learning can be a new and exciting experience, embrace the opportunity to develop new skills.
Make sure to check in with your course regularly so you don’t miss any important updates from your instructor or 51Ƶ(i.e., announcements, course messages, emails, etc.).
Stay organized and find a system that works best for you. Be mindful of deadlines and ensure you have sufficient time to complete your course work.
Be sure to review your course outline and critical path in your course site(s), as it may be updated throughout the rest of the semester.
Review this article on MyGCLife about .
21 tips for success
Georgian’s own student advisors have created 21 tips to help you succeed, especially if you’re new to college or haven’t taken an online course.
is a resource created by students for students, to help ease the shift from traditional classrooms to online environments.
Studyonline.ca
, by Contact North, recommends 12 steps to get ready to learn online, including how to set up your work space.
Blackboard
How to log in to Blackboard
Blackboard is 51Ƶ’s primary Learning Management System (LMS) and allows us to transform the traditional classroom into the digital realm.
To access your Blackboard course site, you are required to log in to .
Prepare your computer and .
For more information, visit .
Students can call 1.844.788.9892 to receive dedicated support for Blackboard.
Need help navigating Blackboard?
Watch our , where we cover the essential items for your course progression and help you to become more comfortable using Blackboard.
Join us for a student systems support hub session. Hosted over WebEx, these sessions will show you how to access, navigate and utilize your student systems such as Blackboard, Banner and MyPath. View the schedule and find out how to attend!
meeting is an online meeting that allows you to virtually meet with other people, without leaving your home or office.
Webex meetings require a computer with Internet access and a separate phone line. By logging into the meeting over the internet, you will be able to see the presenter’s computer screen. By calling into the conference phone number, you will be able to hear the presenter and other participants.
**The first time you use Webex, please allow yourself approximately five minutes to log in and get set up. Your computer will need time to automatically download the free Webex plugin that will allow you to join the meeting.
Webex resources
Microsoft Teams
About Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration platform that may be used to host your live online/remote class sessions.
Your faculty will share a weekly meeting link with you through Blackboard, but you can access the main app by doing the following:
To access your Microsoft Teams app, you are required to log in to .
Click the app launcher in the upper left corner of the screen and choose Teams from the list.
For more information, visit the or have a look at the .
LinkedIn Learning and productivity tips
About LinkedIn Learning
is a website dedicated to online learning by providing access to thousands of online video tutorials created by industry experts.
To access the LinkedInLearning platform, follow the steps below:
Visit the .
In the top right corner, click on Sign in.
Click on Sign in with your organization account.
On the next page, enter“georgiancollege.ca” only and choose Continue.
You will be redirected to Georgian’s Central Authentication System. Enter your username and password (the same login credentials you use to log into Blackboard or MyGCLife).
Recommended courses
Self-care
Managing your well-being
We’re here to help you maintain positive mental health and well-being. You can always access our mental health resources on .
Togetherall
Anonymously access an online community where people can support one another. It’s open and clinically managed by professionals 24/7. It includes helpful resources, courses and self-assessment tools.
Be Well @ Georgian
Be Well @ 51Ƶis a new text service that sends helpful tips right to your phone when you need them most! Learn more about 51Ƶresources, workshops, and be reminded of ways to take care of your well-being.
At Georgian, we guarantee a learning experience of exceptional quality, where you’ll achieve your learning outcomes whether you’re studying remotely, in-person or a combination of both. We’ll support you every step of the way, whether you need career advice, tutoring, personal and academic counselling, technical help, financial assistance, and so much more.
We want you to succeed. Rest assured we’ve got your back, so much so, if you choose to withdraw from your program before Oct. 8, 2021, we’ll apply your tuition fees to the first semester when you return in January 2022, May 2022 or September 2022. You choose the program. All you have to do is reapply and be accepted. For returning students, the same applies. We’ll apply your tuition fees for your next semester when you return in 2022. That’s our 51ƵLearning Guarantee.
Eligibility – Registered fall full-time and part-time credit students in 51Ƶonly programs; where program is available; tuition fees only; student is responsible for ancillary fees. Ontario Learn and all partner programs, such as but not limited to, Lakehead-51Ƶand collaborative nursing are ineligible. 51Ƶstudents on co-op, placements or clinical placements during fall semester are also ineligible.
Students must pay their fees in full before they’re eligible to apply. The 51ƵLearning Guarantee can only be accessed once in an academic year (e.g. fall 2021, winter 2022 or summer 2022).
*HIDDEN SECTION*
This resource is a derivative of the . This work is licensed under a .
