Join us IN PERSON! OPEN HOUSE

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. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrie Campus (including the downtown Barrie location) and 9 a.m. to noon at all other campuses.

Top 10 reasons to attend Open House

  1. Receive a chance to win: You could win up to $5,000 towards tuition!*
  2. Apply for free: Get help with your application and apply to Georgian for free!**
  3. Take a campus tour: A current student will tell you all about the Georgian experience! You can also tour residences in Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound.
  4. Enjoy hands-on activities: Throughout the day, try a variety of hands-on activities, and explore cool labs and innovative spaces across our campuses!
  5. Connect with faculty: Learn about our 130+ programs and get answers to all your questions.
  6. Meet your support network: Connect with student services to see all the ways we’re here to support you.
  7. Explore financial aid and award options: Find out about OSAP and awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
  8. Learn about academic upgrading: Explore how Academic and Career Preparation can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
Three students leaning against a wall in M building at the Georgian College Barrie Campus smiling and looking at their cellphones

Read official contest rules and regulations.

** Georgian will cover your Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) or Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) fee if you apply at the event. Applies to Georgian programs that start in January 2025, May 2025, September 2025, January 2026 or May 2026, and Lakehead-Georgian programs starting September 2025.

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.

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Apply for free at Open House

Georgian will cover your application fee!

Visit the Applications Hub, located in the library at the Barrie Campus, or near computer banks at the Midland, Muskoka, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay 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.

Students at Open House at the Applications Hub at the Barrie Campus using laptops to apply to Georgian for free

* One application fee per person will be covered. Unfortunately, if you have submitted your application and paid, we cannot reimburse you.

Lakehead-Georgian (LUGC) programs: If you’re interested in LUGC, connect with us at Open House to find out how you can apply for free!

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.


Georgian College Barrie Campus

Barrie Campus

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

One Georgian Dr.
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

The front entrance to the Arch and Helen Brown Design and Digital Arts building

Downtown Barrie location

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5 Ross St.
Barrie, ON L4M 3A5

Georgian College Midland Campus

Midland Campus

9 a.m. to noon

649 Prospect Blvd.
Midland, ON L4R 0G3

Georgian College Muskoka Campus

Muskoka Campus

9 a.m. to noon

111 Wellington St.
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2

Georgian College Orangeville Campus

Orangeville Campus

9 a.m. to noon

22 Centennial Road
Orangeville, ON L9W 1P8

Georgian College Orillia Campus

Orillia Campus

9 a.m. to noon

825 Memorial Ave.
Orillia, ON L3V 6S2

Georgian College Owen Sound Campus

Owen Sound Campus

9 a.m. to noon

1450 8th St. E.
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4

Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus

South Georgian Bay Campus

9 a.m. to noon

499 Raglan St.
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5P9

EXPERIENCE GEORGIAN

As a Georgian student, you will want to be here.

Georgian is a transformative experience that’ll 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.

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 or phone 705.722.5152.

Why Georgian College?

More choices. More hands-on learning. More job success.

130+programs across a wide variety of disciplines
90.3%of our graduates find employment within six months of graduation
100%of our programs emphasize practical, hands-on learning
5,000+Georgian students enrolled in co-op programs

Connect with us

Open House

Other ways you can Experience Georgian:

Have questions? Contact us!

For questions about Georgian programs or student life, book a phone appointment with a student recruiter.

Phone: 705.722.5152
Email: recruitment@georgiancollege.ca

Hours, maps and details by campus *HIDDEN SECTION*

Experience what life is like at Georgian through a variety of program-specific, hands-on activities! Get directions to our campuses and check out the handouts below.


Georgian College Barrie Campus

Barrie Campus

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

One Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

The front entrance to the Arch and Helen Brown Design and Digital Arts building

Downtown Barrie location

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5 Ross St.
Barrie, ON L4M 3A5

Georgian College Midland Campus

Midland Campus

9 a.m. to noon

649 Prospect Blvd.
Midland, ON L4R 0G3

Georgian College Muskoka Campus

Muskoka Campus

9 a.m. to noon

111 Wellington St.
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2

Georgian College Orangeville Campus

Orangeville Campus

9 a.m. to noon

22 Centennial Road
Orangeville, ON L9W 1P8

Georgian College Orillia Campus

Orillia Campus

9 a.m. to noon

825 Memorial Ave.
Orillia, ON L3V 6S2

Georgian College Owen Sound Campus

Owen Sound Campus

9 a.m. to noon

1450 8th St. E.
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4

Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus

South Georgian Bay Campus

9 a.m. to noon

499 Raglan St.
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5P9

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Top reasons to attend Virtual Open House *HIDDEN SECTION*

We’re giving away $5,000 toward tuition! RSVP for Virtual Open House for your chance to win.*

Apply to Georgian for FREE!**

Learn about our 130+ full-time programs and options for part-time and online learning through drop-in rooms with faculty and current students.

Discover Georgian’s student services that are here to support you through live sessions with experts to help answer your questions.

Learn about financial aid including the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), awards, scholarships and bursaries.

View a video tour of our campuses and learn all about the Georgian Experience!

a group of four students sitting on the floor with notebooks, laptops and coffee mugs

Read official contest rules and regulations.

** Georgian will cover your Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) or Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) fee if you apply at the event. Applies to Georgian programs that start in May 2024, September 2024, January 2025 or May 2025, and Lakehead-Georgian programs starting September 2024.

Top activity recommendations

Here are our top activity recommendations for you based on where you are in your journey.

Already applied?

  • Start by attending the academic area session(s) about the program(s) you applied to. Your faculty are excited to meet you!
  • Take a campus video tour to see what life at Georgian is all about.
  • Learn how Georgian is here to support you by connecting with student services staff.

Haven’t applied?

  • Start by taking the Career Match quiz to find your program fit. Attend the academic area session(s) to learn about the program(s) included in your results.
  • Watch a campus video tour to see what life at Georgian is all about.
  • Apply to Georgian for free!

Thinking about going back to school?

  • With flexible delivery options, see how you can learn full-time, part-time or online.
  • Need to meet admission requirements? Connect with our Academic and Career Preparation team to explore upgrading options.
  • Already attended college or university? Explore transfer options, degrees and graduate certificates.
  • Not sure which program is right for you? Take the Career Match quiz and connect with faculty at the event.

How to participate in the event *HIDDEN SECTION*

Virtual Open House is a new and exciting way for you to experience Georgian — all from the comfort of your own home!

Tune in to Virtual Open House to get a feel for life at Georgian and get answers to any questions you may have.

Hosted over Microsoft Teams, the live event will feature virtual, interactive rooms where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the full range of academic, program and service areas at Georgian. Connect with staff and students and discover what makes Georgian unique, from our close-knit and welcoming communities, to our focus on hands-on learning, changemaking mindsets, advanced technology and entrepreneurship.

Leading up to the Jan. 27 event, a full agenda with session descriptions will be made available to you so you can plan and make the most of your day.

More ways to connect *HIDDEN SECTION*

Explore the event site

The Virtual Open House event website is filled with plenty of helpful resources and information for you to check out during your journey to becoming a Georgian student.

Book a phone appointment with a recruitment specialist

Questions about Georgian programs or student life across any of our seven campuses? Book a phone appointment with a member of our friendly student recruitment team to explore your study options and get answers to your questions.

Thinking about applying to Georgian?

Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.

Already applied to Georgian?

Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.

Are you an international student?

Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian. 

Interested in Lakehead-Georgian programs?

Connect with our Lakehead-Georgian recruitment team to explore degree-diploma programs. 

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More ways to connect

Attend a Get to Know Georgian session

Our Get to Know Georgian information sessions are your opportunity to connect with our friendly staff about all things Georgian.

Book a phone appointment with a recruiter

Questions about Georgian programs or student life at any of our seven campuses? Book a phone appointment with a member of our friendly student recruitment team to explore your study options and get answers to your questions.

Thinking about applying to Georgian?

Contact our student recruitment team to explore your study options.

Already applied to Georgian?

Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.

Are you an international student?

Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian. 

Interested in Lakehead-Georgian programs?

Connect with our Lakehead-Georgian recruitment team to explore degree-diploma programs. 

female student sitting on an orange lounge chair using a Mac book laptop