Open House
You have to see it to experience it — in person!
Exploring your postsecondary options before you apply? Want to learn more about Georgian’s programs, campus life and student services? No matter where you are in your journey – whether you’re coming right from high school or thinking about going back to school – Open House offers lots of opportunities to experience life at Georgian!
Join us in person for Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrie Campus and 9 a.m. to noon at the Midland, Orangeville and Owen Sound campuses.
Top 10 reasons to attend Open House
- Receive a chance to win: You could win up to $5,000 toward tuition!*
- Apply for free: Get help with your application and apply to Georgian for free!**
- Take a campus tour: A current student will tell you all about the Georgian experience! You can also tour residences in Barrie and Owen Sound.
- Enjoy hands-on activities: Throughout the day, try a variety of hands-on activities, and explore cool labs and innovative spaces across our campuses!
- Connect with faculty: Learn about our 130+ programs and get answers to all your questions.
- Meet your support network: Connect with student services to see all the ways we’re here to support you.
- Explore financial aid and award options: Find out about OSAP and awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
- Learn about academic upgrading: Explore how Academic and Career Preparation can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
- Discover flexible delivery options: See how you can learn part-time or online, with evening and weekend courses so you can learn on your terms!
- Find out about Credit for Prior Learning: Check out our Transfer Equivalency Tool and chat with us to find out how your life or learning experience could result in transfer credit towards a Georgian program.
* Read official contest rules and regulations.
** Georgian will cover your Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) fee if you apply at the event. Applies to Georgian programs that start in January 2026, May 2026, September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027.
Find your perfect program fit
Not sure about your next career move?
Find the career that’s right for you, and the Georgian program that will take you there!
Prepare for the day by completing our online career assessment tool – it will help you find the best program fit for your personality type.
Bring the completed quiz with you to Open House to discuss your results with a Georgian career consultant, support staff or faculty member.
Apply for free at Open House
Georgian will cover your application fee!
Visit the Applications Hub in the library at the Barrie Campus, or near computer banks at the Midland, Orangeville and Owen Sound campuses.
We’ll help you with your application and cover the cost of the $150 OCAS fee* if you apply to Georgian at Open House.
Plus, you could receive an offer of admission on the spot
After applying, you might be presented with an offer of admission within minutes via a personalized Georgian applicant portal.
The applicant portal is your one-stop shop for all the information you’ll need and your next steps as you got through the process to become a Georgian student.
More information on how to apply for free and submit your OCAS application will be shared on the day of the event.
* One application fee per person will be covered. Unfortunately, if you have submitted your application and paid, we cannot reimburse you.
Hours, maps and details by campus
Experience what life is like at Georgian through a variety of program-specific, hands-on activities at Open House!
A complete list of activities by campus are available below. A shuttle bus between the Barrie Campus and downtown Barrie location will be available throughout the event.
Barrie Campus
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
One Georgian Dr.
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
Midland Campus
9 a.m. to noon
649 Prospect Blvd.
Midland, ON L4R 0G3
Orangeville Campus
9 a.m. to noon
22 Centennial Road
Orangeville, ON L9W 1P8
Owen Sound Campus
9 a.m. to noon
1450 8th St. E.
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4
EXPERIENCE GEORGIAN
As a Georgian student, you’ll want to be here.
Georgian is a transformative experience that will connect you to the skills you need, the mindset to succeed, and the confidence to thrive.
Students who excel at Georgian will appreciate small class sizes, connecting with faculty committed to your success, and will love living in a four-season playground.
As a Georgian graduate, you’ll be fully connected to your potential, your peers, your industry, and the world.
If this sounds like you, then you are ready to Experience Georgian.
BE HERE. FEEL SUPPORTED.
HELPFUL LINKS
Still deciding where to apply?
Browse our 130+ programs by campus, start date or area of interest to find an opportunity that’s right for you.
OSAP calculator tool
Learn more about how much money you qualify for under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Do you have questions?
To ask questions about Georgian programs and campuses, contact the student recruitment team.
Why Georgian College?
More choices. More hands-on learning. More job success.
Connect with us
Other ways you can Experience Georgian:
- Attend a Get to Know Georgian virtual information session.
- Experience a guided, in-person tour of our campuses.
- Take a video tour of our campuses.
- Take a virtual residence tour: Barrie or Owen Sound.
- Check out our YouTube channel to get a glimpse inside our campuses and see the Georgian Experience.
- Join our mailing list.
Have questions? Contact us!
For questions about Georgian programs or student life, book a phone appointment with a student recruiter.
