international student viewbook

INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT VIEWBOOK
SEASONS
LIFESTYLE
4
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
JAN -8º
FEB -7º
MAR -2º
APR 8º
MAY 14º
JUN 18º
JUL 22º
AUG 21º
SEP 18º
OCT 10º
NOV 6º
DEC -4º
DRIVING DISTANCES
45 MIN
from Toronto
10 MIN
Snow Valley Ski Resort
45 MIN
Blue Mountain Resort
30 MIN
Wasaga Beach
40 MIN
Wonderland theme park
60 MIN
Algonquin Park
2 HRS
Niagara Falls
ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE OF
BARRIE AND REGION
The City of Barrie, located on the shores of Lake Simcoe, is surrounded by rich
natural scenery, including sandy beaches, scenic hills and ecological parks. The
Barrie area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province of Ontario.
Within 45 minutes driving distance of Toronto, and with a considerably
lower cost of living, Barrie is the perfect place for international
students to experience cultural immersion and to find opportunities for
professional career development in a friendly Canadian community.
Barrie is Toronto’s playground, where getaway weekends and great
shopping are just the beginning. It offers everything the big city has to
offer but in a smaller, greener, safer, and more peaceful environment.
International students have the opportunity to live in a truly Canadian setting,
with the opportunity for the best integration possible with Canadian students.
Barrie has a vibrant nightlife with numerous dining options, bars, restaurants
and discos. The city also offers art festivals, music, world cuisine, parks,
museums, art galleries, ecotourism, sports and various waterfront activities.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS
LOCATIONS
Barrie is one of seven Georgian College campuses – others are located in
Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay.
Every Georgian College campus offers an educational experience in a uniquely
Canadian setting. The Owen Sound Campus, for instance, provides a range of fulltime programs and is especially renowned for its world-class marine engineering
and technology programs. The Orillia Campus is home to human service and
community safety programs, among others.
SCORED ABOVE ONTARIO
COLLEGE AVERAGE IN ALMOST
ALL CATEGORIES OF THE MOST
RECENT KEY PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS (KPI):
•• Graduate
employment rate of
87 per cent at Georgian College
vs. 83 per cent for all colleges in
Ontario.
•• Graduate
satisfaction rate 81.6
per cent at Georgian College
vs. 80.1 per cent for all other
colleges in Ontario.
Barrie Campus
AND THAT’S NOT ALL:
•• Georgian
College is a recognized
leader in student work
experience, partnering with 6,200
co-op employers.
•• 11,000
full-time students; more
than 1,066 international students
from over 52 countries.
•• 28,000
Continuing Education
registrations annually.
•• Approximately
500 articulation
and transfer agreements with 47
institutions around the world.
•• Named
one of Canada’s Top 100
Employers seven times.
•• Named
one of Canada’s Greenest
Employers five years in a row.
•• Received
highest possible marks
in provincial Program Quality
Assurance Process Audit (2010).
•• Barrie
is Canada’s safest city,
according to Statistics Canada’s
national Crime Severity Index.
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UTSTANDING
O
FACILITIES AT THE
BARRIE CAMPUS
Students love to use the huge library and laboratories with
more than 3,000 computers. All buildings have Wi-Fi.
Enjoy interactive whiteboards and multimedia technology
inside many of our classrooms.
45+ YEARS
of academic
excellence
Whether your choice is English
as a Second Language or
a postsecondary program
leading to a career, your
college experience is more
than just what goes on inside
the classroom. It’s about
the networks you build, the
friendships you make and the
ways you grow, change and
succeed as a student. You’ll
feel welcome as you join the
Georgian community.
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Work out in a fully equipped gym with the latest elliptical
machines, a running track, a gymnasium for basketball,
soccer, volleyball and other sports.
Join varsity and intramural teams to compete in your
favourite sport.
You’ll also find an art gallery, a library, a massage therapy
clinic, an oral health clinic, a nurse practitioner-led clinic, a
speech/hearing/language clinic, an optical clinic and store,
a spa and esthetics clinic, a hotel and conference centre, a
bookstore, and more!
For dining, you can choose from the cafeteria, the Last Class
restaurant and bar with dancing and special events, the First
Class lounge for breakfast and lunch, two Tim Hortons, Pizza
Pizza, Subway, The Georgian Dining Room (a fine dining
restaurant run by students) and a lunch service co-ordinated
by Culinary students.
CHOOSE GEORGIAN
JOB SUCCESS
87%
MORE EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS
6,200
employers partner with us to offer
extraordinary work and learning
opportunities, including co-op
placements for international students
DEGREES OF OPPORTUNITY
19
degree programs offered by Georgian
and other institutions at our one-of-a-kind
University Partnership Centre
MORE CHOICE
125+
full-time programs across a wide variety
MORE PATHWAY OPTIONS
500+
articulation and transfer agreements
that fast-track Georgian grads into
further education
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GEORGIAN’S INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
IS YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
We know what you need to be successful as a student. We offer a full range of services to help you make the
transition to college and to assist you throughout your studies. From the first day of class through to graduation,
Georgian will provide you with the tools you need to reach and exceed your potential.
WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING:
•• Airport
pick-up
•• Housing
arrangements including homestay, on-campus and off-campus residences
•• Student
health insurance
•• College
and community orientation
•• Social
and cultural activities/events
•• Individual
advising
•• Extensive
library (with full Internet access)
•• Learning
centre to promote student success
•• Assistance
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with resumés, job development and interview skills
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WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Yes! International students can legally
work in Canada.
International students with a valid study permit enrolled in a co-op
or internship program must apply for a work permit to be able to
legally work off-campus during their co-op terms. Since each co-op
semester may involve a different employer, the work permit will have
conditions stating that Georgian College is the employer and Georgian
decides where the student can legally work for the co-op or internship
placement. This permit only allows students to work off-campus in
positions related to their co-op requirements. Students must have the
co-op work permit before they can begin work.
Students with a study permit for a program that leads to a degree,
diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration will be
allowed to work up to 20 hours per week, on or off campus:
•• during
regular academic sessions and
•• full-time
during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer
holidays or spring break.
To qualify, you must:
•• have
•• be
a valid study permit
a full-time student
•• be
studying in an academic, vocational or professional training
program
•• This
option is NOT available to English as a Second Language or
English for Academic Purpose students.
Foreign health care students can complete their clinic internships in
Canada without a work permit if the work is for the primary purpose of
acquiring training – a normal practicum should last four months or less.
Off-campus work: For details visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/studychanges.asp
After graduation, International students are eligible to apply for a one or
three-year post-graduate work permit. This allows you to gain Canadian
work experience. This type of work is exempt from HRSDC approval.
Students must have a valid study permit and apply within 90 days of
graduation (the date the your final marks are posted).
Students’ Administrative Council (SAC)
The Students’ Administrative Council works to enhance your student
experience as well as to support you when you need it. Representing
all Georgian College students, each campus has a SAC made up
of student representatives who are elected annually. In Barrie, SAC
oversees the athletic facilities, orientation, The Last Class Bar and Grill
and The First Class Café. SAC also supports movie nights, lectures,
concerts, winter carnival week, trips, pub nights and more!
VISIT
MONTREAL
QUEBEC
OTTAWA
NEW YORK
GO
CANOEING
SNOWBOARDING
HORSE RIDING
WATERSKIING
NEARBY
3
Movie
complexes
4
Shopping
malls
+20
Ski and
snowboard
resorts
+100
Golf courses
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HOMESTAY
The Georgian College International Homestay
program provides exciting opportunities.
Students can experience a Canadian lifestyle
and establish relationships within the
community. Our Homestay program provides safe, caring and
interactive hosts with whom international students can improve their language
skills and cultural awareness.
525 ROOMS
in Barrie Campus
RESIDENCE
Homestay hosts provide necessary household items, including a furnished
bedroom for the student. Most homes are located close to public transport or
within walking distance of the campus.
2 MONTHS
minimum stay Homestay
2 SEMESTERS
minimum stay in
residence
BUS STOP
at college entrance
15 -50%
CHEAPER
than Toronto rent and
transportation costs
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FULL
HOMESTAY
SHARED
HOMESTAY
The host provides a variety of
nutritional, well-balanced meals
(breakfast, lunch and dinner) every
day – including weekends.
The student shares the kitchen with
the Homestay host. The student
buys, prepares and cleans up
after his or her own meals. The
Homestay host helps the student
become familiar with the kitchen,
explaining use of equipment,
where to find grocery stores and
cooking supplies.
N-CAMPUS
O
RESIDENCE
(HOSTEL)
FF-CAMPUS
O
RESIDENCES
(RENTALS)
The Barrie Campus student residence provides
students with many opportunities to get involved
in their college community and enrich their
academic experience. Live in a private room
with a double bed, desk, chair, television and
closet. Share a bath and a lounge with one other
student. Visit the Georgian College residence site
at GeorgianCollege.ca/residence for information
on applying, fees, what it’s like to live in residence,
information for parents and much more. You must
stay two full semesters starting in September to
qualify to live in residence.
There is a wide selection of accommodation in the
Barrie Campus area and Georgian’s international
students add diversity to the community.
Privately run on-campus residences are available
at the Orillia and Owen Sound campuses.
Places4Students: Georgian College has
partnered with Places4Students.com, a company
that specializes in providing off-campus housing
solutions for postsecondary students. This is a free
service for all students and an effective method of
finding a place to live off-campus.
Georgian Green Student Residence:
Apartments are situated within five minutes
walking distance of Georgian College. These fourstorey residential buildings house 257 students
and have been specifically designed to meet the
needs of students attending Georgian College.
For more information, please visit
www.studentrez.com/georgian-green/.
For more information, please visit
www.Places4Students.com.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Abdulkader Ghourab
“
I’m from Saudi Arabia and have studied English all my life – my family
wanted me to get a Canadian passport to create more opportunities for me.
I have two aunts living in Barrie and my cousins recommended Georgian,
so when it came to postsecondary studies, I chose to come here.
When I started, my spoken English was good, but my writing needed work.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Georgian helped me overcome that
challenge. They’re ready to support any student facing problems. If you need
one-on-one time with teachers, they’re more than willing to help.
Now that I’m in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program,
it’s good that the Math Centre is available to us as well.
So far, my experience has been great. It’s a powerful college,
with everything you need to succeed.
”
Isabella (Jinghua)
Deng
“
My career goal is to be a
professional researcher in
marketing. I want to work in
either the client side or supplier
site. Right now, I am doing an
internship in research and insight
at MediaCom, which is one of
world’s leading media agencies.
Through this internship, I have
been able to really strengthen my
analytical skills in a short period.
At the same time, I am gaining
exposure to real-world markets
so that I have the opportunity
to understand how business
operates in this industry.
Doing an internship like this gives
me a chance to participate in real
projects and turn my theoretical
knowledge into practice.
”
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Marina Pereira
Ricardo
“
I started a Product Design
program in Brazil in 2008, and
then got a full scholarship to
study Interior Design at Georgian.
The program was really intense,
but complete. It gave me a
good sense of how challenging
my work life would be.
After a year and a half of studying
at Georgian, I went back to Brazil
to finish my original studies.
Now I’m working to launch my
own product design company –
MaricDesign.
Everything at Georgian was
really amazing.
My experience was really special,
because I left my country, family
and friends to go to another
place, with another language, and
somehow I still felt like home. It
was an amazing time, and I met so
many amazing people!
”
Ethan Zhao
“
I want to work in the golf industry.
I’m crazy about sports. Perhaps
one day, when I get enough
experience, I hope to be able
to be a golf director or general
manager at a golf course.
I chose to study in Canada
because of the culture, and
the opportunity to seriously
improve my language skills.
I chose Georgian because of
the safe location, nice facilities,
top ranking golf program and
awesome badminton team.
The services at Georgian have
really made a difference for me.
My spoken communication skills
in English have really improved.
I’ve really enjoyed the school trips
run by the International Centre.
Teachers for the golf program
and international centre staff have
helped me a great deal.
”
Tsai-Tung Chen
Yang Yang
“
I chose to study in Canada, coming from Taiwan,
because I heard it was a beautiful country and it had
a good atmosphere for learning English. When I
searched for a college through the Internet, I saw that
Georgian College has many interesting programs,
especially my dream program – Interior Design.
I like living in Barrie because people here are very
friendly and they help each other when people need
assistance. There are many activities in summer and
when it snows, the scenery is so quiet and beautiful.
Georgian has a Write On Centre that can
help students enhance their writing skills.
When I had some assignments that I needed
advice about, I got all the help I needed.
I aspire to have a creative career that is filled with
many challenges. When people do love their work,
they bring a lot of enthusiasm to their job and work
to fulfill their potential. That’s what I wish for.
”
“
I chose Georgian because it has a large campus,
great infrastructure and lab/computer equipment.
Many programs have co-op work terms which is
very essential for international students, as they
are able to gain Canadian work experience.
I am in the Mechanical Engineering Technology
program; the courses are designed to accommodate
current industry needs. The professors are
very knowledgeable and have good industrial
experience; with their help and guidance I was
able to get a Georgian scholarship award.
I enjoy the co-op semesters, it is a very
unique and practical way of learning; the
courses we study in classrooms are applied
in real work situations in the industry.
After graduation I would like to find a full-time
engineering job in a multi-national manufacturing
company which also has a base in China.
”
Chris Jiang
“
I chose to study in Canada because the country has a strong
reputation for multiculturalism and a highly developed education
system. I also spoke with friends who had graduated from
Georgian College and I had a good feeling about it.
I love my study and work environment in Barrie, the amazing view,
the healthy lifestyle, the nice way people treat each other and many
multicultural events.
The teachers are great; everyone here tries their best to show me how
to study well, and the education system is awesome. Once I understood
how to handle it, I felt no pressure at all. At the same time, many teachers
and staff keep their eyes open and let me know about any opportunities
for volunteering or part-time jobs. This has really made my life easier.
I appreciate everything that I have experienced in Canada so far.
But I am especially glad to have an on-campus job in The Last Class
student lounge. After two rounds of group interviews, I was the only
one from my country to be hired as part of this 50-person team. I
am so proud! I enjoy the way we treat each other; it’s like a family,
I feel I’m not here working – I am here truly enjoying life!
”
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ENGLISH FOR
ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Cultural immersion in a higher
education environment
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
at the Barrie Campus provides the necessary skills
for students to succeed in postsecondary education,
work and life in Canada. Georgian College’s fourlevel program, accredited by Languages Canada, is
available to international and domestic students alike.
The benefits of studying
English at Georgian College
Georgian College offers an English program
with fast and efficient progression that
combines intensive studies, social and cultural
activities. This provides international students
with deep cultural and social integration.
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Each semester consists of 14 weeks of classroom
instruction. The minimum period for study is
seven weeks.
•• Specific
•• 24
start dates and groups do not rotate
hours of classes per week
•• International
Our courses are designed to improve speaking,
reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills, and
include computer-assisted language learning.
•• More
than 25 different student nationalities
•• Reduced
Our multi-media classrooms and language lab, TESLcertified teachers, and college activities create an
ideal environment for non-native speakers of English
to practise and improve their English skills. Students
in Level 4 can take a college credit course while
studying in EAP 4. Students who pass EAP Level 4
gain direct entry into postsecondary programs.
groups
number of students per classroom
•• Highly
qualified teachers – native English
speakers
•• Library
•• Social
and multi-media lab
and cultural field trips
•• Speaking,
reading and writing clubs with
Canadian students
•• Full
use of all college facilities: cafeteria, library,
gymnasium, fitness centre and
much more
Advanced
Upper intermediate
High intermediate
Intermediate
Low intermediate
Pre intermediate
Elementary
Beginner
European
Framework
PROFICIENT
USER
English
Language Levels
C2
C1
Georgian
EAP Levels
4
START DATES: WE OFFER SIX
STARTING DATES ANNUALLY AT
THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY,
MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER
AND NOVEMBER.
IELTS
TOEFL Cambridge TOEIC
iBT
TESOL
8.5-9.0
110-120
5.5+
65-79
CPE
CAE
625+
FCE
INDEPENDENT
USER
Georgian College offers
an ideal environment
for daily integration of
international students.
Outside the classroom,
students benefit from
a college atmosphere
with varied activities
happening all the
time! Once outside
the classroom, you are
with native speaking
Canadian students.
OW GEORGIAN
H
COLLEGE’S EAP
LEVELS WORK
BASIC
USER
95% of
students
on campus
are Englishspeaking
Canadians
B2
B1
3
A2
2
A1
1
5.0
46-64
500-625
4.5
30-45
375-500
3.0-4.0
Up to 29
Up to 375
This chart uses estimated levels only. Your exact level is determined by your placement test on arrival.
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ENGLISH PLUS
Why study only English when you can study English
plus so much more?
Georgian is a college of applied arts and technology. As an EAP student you can benefit by enrolling in any one of
our many non-credit courses in your free time. We have hundreds of options. Study English during the day but in the
evenings or on Saturday you can take a course or workshop in such fascinating disciplines as
•• Animal
Care
•• Business
•• Fitness
•• Computers
and information
technology
•• Cooking,
•• Creative
wines and spirits
•• Communication
and visual arts
and recreation
•• General
Education elective
•• Hospitality,
recreation
•• Languages
tourism and
•• Lifestyle
•• Mind,
and leisure
body and soul
•• Motorcycle
•• Photography
•• Teaching
•• Web
and training adults
design and digital arts
CHECK OUT ALL THE CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS AT GEORGIANCOLLEGE.CA/CON-ED
English language requirements do not apply to non-credit course options. As long as you feel comfortable enough with
your English skills to take the class, you can!
These courses vary from four to 42 hours in length. Some are one-day workshops and others are 20-week courses.
Most 42-hour courses are offered from 7 to 10 p.m. once per week, three hours per week for 20 weeks.
The cost is minimal because
international students pay the same as
Canadian students. For as little as $80
to $400, you can take courses lasting
from one half-day on a Saturday to a
full four months of weekly classes.
Continuing Education credit courses
have the same admission requirements
as those in full-time programs.
Non-credit courses are available to
everyone without regular admission
requirements.
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THE GEORGIAN COLLEGE
ADVANTAGE
Co-operative education and other work
experience are key components of many
of our diploma and degree programs
LESS
TIME
Co-op programs allow students to gain paid work experience
in their professional field during their studies.
For example, a two-year diploma program might look like this:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Work Term 1
Semester 3
Work Term 2
Semester 4
Students enrolled in our co-op programs and who meet academic
requirements alternate PAID work terms with semesters of academic study.
Most co-ops are full-time and paid; you can earn between
$6,000 and $8,000 in each co-op semester.
Our international co-op office team will assist in helping you develop
your resumé and improving your interview skills for your job search.
In addition to opportunities for work during your studies, qualifying
students holding a graduate diploma from a program of two years or
more can remain in Canada on a work permit for up to three years.
Double your credentials with a diploma
and a degree!
Articulation and transfer agreements allow Georgian College graduates to
enter a program at another institution using transfer credits. Currently, 98 per
cent of Georgian College programs offer at least one pathway option. In total,
Georgian programs offer 500 such opportunities with 47 institutions in Ontario,
Canada and around the world. For current details, visit our Credit Transfer
Centre website at GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer .
Many employers prefer to hire graduates who hold a diploma as well as a
degree – not only because such graduates have two credentials but also
because they have obtained hands-on work experience through co-op terms.
University Partnership Centre –
it’s one of a kind
At Georgian’s University Partnership Centre, we understand the world is changing.
We also know that students like you are looking for increasingly flexible options.
That’s why we provide our own career-focused degrees with work placements;
offer hundreds of transfer options with institutions from around the world; and
partner with universities to deliver undergraduate and graduate degree programs
at our campuses.
SAVE ONE
YEAR+
by starting your master’s
degree at Georgian
For example:
THREE YEARS
Advanced diploma
Aviation Management
at Georgian College
+
ONE YEAR
Master’s (on-campus or
online) Aviation
Management
at Griffith University
=
MASTER OF
AVIATION
MANAGEMENT
(Example only. Check with
Credit Transfer Centre to
confirm details)
Every year, we work to create even more degree options. No matter what your
academic or career goals are, Georgian has what you need to accelerate your
learning and your future...
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POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS
Program information current at time of printing. Please confirm all information at GeorgianCollege.ca or contact the Office of the Regisrar.
Credentials: CE – certificate; DI – diploma; DE – degree; GC – graduate certificate
BUSINESS
Program name
Work type
Start
Years
Field placement
Sept.
2
DI
Automotive Business
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Aviation Management (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
Business
Co-op
DI
Advertising and Marketing Communications
Business – Accounting
COMMUNITY
COMPUTERS
DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS
2
2
DI
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Business Administration – Accounting
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Business Administration
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Business Administration – Human Resources
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Business – Marketing
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Office Administration – Executive
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Office Administration – General
Sept./Jan.
1
CE
Office Administration – Legal
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Office Administration – Medical
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Business – Marketing
Child and Youth Worker
Field placement
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Community and Justice Services
Field placement
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Developmental Services Worker
Field placement
Sept.
2
DI
Early Childhood Education
Field placement
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Police Foundations
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Protection, Security and Investigation
Field placement
Sept.
2
DI
Social Service Worker
Field placement
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Computer Programmer
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Computer Programmer Analyst
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Computer Systems Technician – Networking
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Interactive Web Design and Development
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Art and Design Fundamentals
Sept./Jan.
8 months
CE
Digital Photography and Imaging
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Fine Arts
Sept.
2
DI
Fine Arts – Advanced
Sept.
3
DI
Graphic Design
Sept.
3
DI
Graphic Design Production
Sept.
2
DI
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Interior Design
Sept.
2
DI
Interior Design
Sept.
3
DI
Sept.
2
DI
Sept.
2
DI
Sept.
2
DI
DI
Interior Decorating
Hairstyling
Field placement
Co-op
Jewellery and Metals
ENGINEERING
Sept./Jan.
Sept./Jan.
Business – Accounting
Business Entrepreneurship
14
Credential
Architectural Technician (Co-op)
Co-op
Architectural Technology (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept.
3
Civil Engineering Technician – Construction
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Civil Engineering Technology (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
DI
Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
3
Environmental Technician (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Environmental Technology (Co-op)
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
Marine Technology – Navigation
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
DI
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Co-op
Sept.
3
Mechanical Technician – Precision Skills
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Power Engineering Technology
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
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FOUNDATION
HEALTH AND WELNESS
HOSPITALITY
TRADES
DEGREE
General Arts and Science
Sept./Jan.
1
CE
General Arts and Science
Sept./Jan.
2
DE
Acupuncture
Sept.
3
DI
Sept./Jan.
3
DI
Dental Hygiene
Sept.
3
DI
Denturism
Jan.
3
DI
Esthetician
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Sept.
3
DI
Massage Therapy – Fast Track
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Personal Support Worker
Sept./Jan.
1
CE
Pharmacy Technician
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Pre-Health Sciences
Sept./Jan.
1
CE
Veterinary Assistant
Sept.
1
CE
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Sept.
2
DI
Massage Therapy
Opticianry (Co-op)
Culinary Management (Co-op)
Co-op
Co-op
Fitness and Health Promotion
Golf Facilities Operation Management
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Hospitality Administration – Hotel and Resort
Co-op
Sept.
3
DI
Hospitality Management – Hotel and Resort
Co-op
Sept./Jan./May
2
DI
Recreation and Leisure Services
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Snow Resort Operations
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Tourism and Travel
Co-op
Sept./Jan.
2
DI
Carpentry Techniques
Gas Technician
Sept.
8 months
CE
Sept./Jan.
1
CE
Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Techniques
Co-op
Sept.
2
DI
Bachelor of Business (Automotive Management)
Co-op
Sept.
4
DE
Bachelor of Business (Golf Management)
Co-op
Sept.
4
DE
Bachelor of Human Services (Police Studies)
Co-op
Sept.
4
DE
Clinical placement
Sept./Jan.
4
DE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Georgian College/York University)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Internship
Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
Addictions: Treatment and Prevention
Internship
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Event Management
Food and Nutrition Management
Field placement
Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Human Resource Management
Industry placement
Sept.
1
GC
Sept./Jan.
1
GC
Sept./Jan.
1
GC
Jan.
1
GC
Sept.
1
GC
Sept./Jan./May
1
GC
Information Systems Security
Internship
Sept.
1
GC
International Business Management
Internship
Sept./Jan.
1
GC
Field placement
Sept.
1
GC
Jan.
1
GC
Kitchen and Bath Design
Marine Engineering Management
Medical Skin Care Therapies
Clinical placement
Sept.
1
GC
Museum and Gallery Studies
Internship
Sept.
1
GC
Research Analyst
Internship
Sept./Jan.
1
GC
Therapeutic Recreation
Internship
Sept.
1
GC
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BECOMING A
GEORGIAN STUDENT
Each program has different admission requirements,
outlined in this book and on our website. Make
sure you have everything you need to get in. Some
programs are highly competitive. Questions?
Contact [email protected]
1
2
3
Apply before Feb. 1
Do your research
Meet requirements
Visit our campuses, browse
our website, explore our
programs, give us a call
or send us an email. We’d
love to hear from you! Visit
GeorgianCollege.ca/tours
4
to book a tour.
You’re in!
To be considered in the first round, but you
can apply right up until the start of semester
if the program is still open. Check program
vacancy at [email protected]
6
7
Attend
orientation
5
Apply for your study
permit at
www.cic.gc.ca
Pay your deposit
If you
have been
accepted,
you will
receive an
email from
Georgian’s
Office
of the
Registrar.
Either pay your full tuition
or pay a deposit.
8
Register
for courses
9
Start classes!
Come to orientation to meet other students,
learn about college services, talk to your
instructors and get to know your campus.
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INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK
10
Get connected
Join our social network (Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube and more), get involved in campus clubs,
participate in student association events, take
part in intramural sports – get connected with the
Georgian community.
APPLY TODAY!
Admission process:
1. APPLY
Complete the international student application (PDF) available at
www.GeorgianCollege.ca/international/future-students/
•• Applicants
are urged to apply as early as possible to ensure
there is sufficient time to obtain a student permit.
•• Application
deadlines: May 1 for September start, Oct. 1 for
January start and March 1 for May start. After these dates, it’s
first come, first served. For highly competitive programs the
equal consideration date is Feb. 1 for all intakes. Applications are
accepted all year round if space is available.
ensure that you include the $100 CAD processing fee with
your application. We are unable to process applications that do
not include the processing fee.
Admission
requirements for
diploma, degree and
graduate programs
FOR CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA
AND DEGREE PROGRAMS,
WE REQUIRE:
••
econdary or high school
S
transcripts with proof of
graduation, subjects taken
and grades received
••
nglish and (for most programs)
E
math at the Grade 12 level
•• Please
•• If
it’s over one year ago that you have applied to Georgian,
you must complete a new application form and pay the $100
processing fee. You do not need to submit academic documents.
We will request additional documents, if required.
2. DOCUMENTATION
•• Original
or certified copies of English language test scores,
academic records and any other documentation may be scanned
and sent by email along with your application. High-resolution
scans are required. Original or certified paper copies are not
required unless requested as part of the admissions process.
FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS, WE REQUIRE:
••
FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY, WE REQUIRE:
••
ust have completed four full years
M
of study at the secondary school
level in English in a country where
English is a primary language
••
ust have completed one full
M
year of study in an accredited
postsecondary program in
English in a country where
English is a primary language
••
raduation from Georgian
G
College’s English for Academic
Purposes Level 4 program with a
GPA of 60 per cent or higher for
admission to Georgian’s diploma
and certificate programs; a GPA of
75 per cent or higher for admission
into Georgian’s degree programs;
a GPA of 80 per cent or higher for
admission into Georgian’s graduate
certificate programs (not applicable
to BScN or Pharmacy Technician)
••
ntario Secondary School
O
Diploma and English credit
(Grade 12 U, M or C) issued
by a public school board
•• Students
need to show proof of graduation, subjects taken and
grades received.
•• Students
who are not graduating until later in the year should
send current transcripts along with mid-term grades.
3. ACCEPTANCE
Once we reach an admissions decision, you or your representative
will receive an email with a letter of acceptance (or refusal). A final/
unconditional letter will be sent once all admission requirements are
met. Students who receive a conditional acceptance must submit the
required documentation by June 1 to receive a final acceptance.
4. DEPOSIT
Tuition fees for the first semester are due by June 24 for September
start dates and Oct. 15 for January start dates to guarantee your place
in the program. A $500 administrative fee applies to withdrawals.
5. STUDY PERMIT/VISA
Once you have an acceptance letter and tuition receipt, you may
apply for a student permit/student visa from the Canadian Embassy or
consulate. Note: The application process could take between four to six
months. Please notify us at [email protected] as
soon as you receive your study permit/student visa. Georgian College’s
designation learning institution number is CIC DLI# 01939567736.
6. NEXT STEP
Visit www.GeorgianCollege.ca/international/student-services/
to review housing, airport pickup and orientation information.
ollege or university transcripts
C
with proof of graduation, subjects
taken and grades received
Applicants who do not meet any of
the above criteria will be required
to submit an acceptable English
language proficiency test with the
appropriate score (see Georgian
International website for a list of
acceptable language tests.)
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T: 705.728.1968
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology was established and is funded by the
province of Ontario through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The course
listings and academic programs described in this publication represent college- approved
requirements and electives for completion of diploma and certificate requirements. Georgian
College has used its best efforts to ensure that the information herein is accurate at the time of
publication recognizing that any such information is subject to ongoing review and change.
The college reserves the right to limit access to courses or programs, change or cancel
programs, courses, timetables and campus locations at its own discretion. In such
circumstances, the college undertakes, to the best of its ability, to enable students registered in
affected programs to complete their diploma/certificate requirements in a satisfactory manner.
Prospective students or new registrants are advised to consult the most current information
available from the college before making registration decisions or course/program choices.
In the case of articulation and transfer agreements, applicants must check directly with
articulating/transfer institutions for the most up to date information before applying to
Georgian programs.
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