Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

About on-campus residence
On-campus residences are offered at the Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses. On-campus living provides you with everything you need to make your college experience enjoyable and safe. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from campus and having everything you need at your fingertips. Take part in residence life programs while making new lifelong friendships and getting to know your fellow residents. If you choose to live on-campus, you’ll have many opportunities to get involved in your college community. You can take an active leadership role in residence by:

• Applying to be a resident advisor
• Running for a position on the residence student council
• Organizing or joining a club
• Participating in intramural sports
• Planning outings, and much more!

You’ll meet people from all around the world, have quick access to class, and to the many services and facilities provided at your campus. Get more information about individual on-campus residences by clicking on the Barrie, Orillia or Owen Sound campus tabs.

We care about your safety and well-being. Be sure to visit our Campus Safety Services page for important information and tips.

Orillia Residence
Georgian College’s Orillia Campus Residence provides not only accommodations, but also a welcoming, safe environment where students can make friends, get involved, grow and develop.

The advantages of Orillia Campus Residence

• Each residence unit is equipped with laundry, common kitchen, living area, and on-call staff 24 hours a day.
• Live on campus and enjoy all college amenities (computer labs, library, cafeterias, etc.) – you are only steps away.
• Take part in the events hosted by your resident advisor (RA) and Residence Student Council or get involved as an RA or Residence Student Council team member yourself.
• Participate in the many clubs and committees on campus.
• Enjoy the comforts the residence provides with secure building access (keyed entry), 24-hour on call staff and video surveillance in various areas of the building.

Off-campus Housing

• We advise students to finalize or research their accommodations before they arrive in Canada.
• There are many options to find housing off-campus. Georgian College is partnered with Places4Students, a company that specializes in providing off-campus housing solutions to postsecondary students. Places4Students provide listings of properties available to rent, as well as profiles of students looking for roommates. This service is free of cost to Georgian students.

If you plan to live in off-campus housing, be prepared to:

• Share a house or some common space with other students
• Purchase and prepare your own meals
• Pay your own bills and live with other people

The cost of private rentals is generally between $500 and $700 per room per month (meals not included) in Barrie, or $450 to $650 per room per month in other campus communities. In addition, students may pay $100 to $150 for utilities at some places.

Off-campus student residences

• Georgian Green Rez
• Foundry Georgian
• School House Barrie
• London Property Corp

Homestay
Students are carefully matched to one of our caring host families who will provide a private bedroom, food for three meals per day and internet access. It’s a great way for you to immerse yourself in Canadian culture and experience Canadian life in a family setting. It offers a lot of opportunity to practise your English and improve your language skills.

Georgian College currently works with third party partners who provide homestay services. Homestay requires a minimum of two months commitment and the two months must be paid in advance. Learn more and apply

• Interested in hosting a Georgian student?
• Five signs you’d make a great Homestay host
• Photo essay: Breakfast with a Homestay family

Scholarships

Awards, scholarships and bursaries
Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer so many options to help you pay your way to graduation.
Georgian offers awards, scholarships and bursaries to students of all walks of life — domestic, international and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates and everyone in between. You can afford this!

Awards and scholarships

• What is an award?
  • An award is a gift or sum of money presented to students in recognition of their accomplishments or situational needs.
• What is a scholarship?
  • A scholarship is a gift or sum of money presented to a student primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Other criteria may apply.

What awards and scholarships are available at Georgian?

• With more than 650 awards and scholarships available to students each year with a combined value of over $750,000, we’re confident there’s one for you!
• The average value of a Georgian award or scholarship is $1,000. Recipients may be selected based on:
  • Community involvement
  • Involvement within the Georgian community
  • Academic achievements
  • Financial need
  • Sports and athletics
  • First generation students

As you can see, it’s not all about your marks. You also don’t need to be fresh out of high school or in your first year of study. You don’t even need to be enrolled full-time! There truly are awards and scholarships for Georgian students from all walks of life. Find out how to apply.

Bursaries

• A bursary is a non-repayable sum of money presented to students based strictly on financial need.
• The minimum bursary value is $500. Georgian disburses more than $3 million in bursaries every single year, so it’s worth applying! Find out how to apply.
• The bursaries listed below are administered by Financial Aid and Awards and are subject to the availability of funding each year.
• What bursaries are available at Georgian?
  • Georgian Bursary
  • Emergency Bursary
  • Indigenous Student Bursary
  • Métis Nation of Ontario Bursary
  • Ontario First Generation Bursary

Features of Georgian College - Orillia Campus