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 opportunity to experience life at Georgian!
Join us in person for Open House on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrie Campus (including the downtown location) and 9 a.m. to noon at all other campuses.
Top 10 reasons to attend Open House
- Receive a chance to win: You could win up to $5,000 towards 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, Orillia 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) or Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) fee if you apply at the event. Applies to Georgian programs that start in January 2024, May 2024, September 2024, January 2025 or May 2025, and Lakehead-Georgian programs starting September 2024.
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, 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 $125 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 go through the process to become a Georgian student.
* One application fee per person will be covered.
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 will be posted closer to the event date. 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 Drive
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
Downtown Barrie location
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 Ross St.
Barrie, ON L4M 3A5
Midland Campus
9 a.m. to noon
649 Prospect Blvd.
Midland, ON L4R 0G3
Muskoka Campus
9 a.m. to noon
111 Wellington St.
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2
Orangeville Campus
9 a.m. to noon
22 Centennial Road
Orangeville, ON L9W 1P8
Orillia Campus
9 a.m. to noon
825 Memorial Ave.
Orillia, ON L3V 6S2
Owen Sound Campus
9 a.m. to noon
1450 8th St. E.
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4
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.
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 or phone 705.722.5152.
Why Georgian College?
More choices. More hands-on learning. More job success.
Connect with us
Other ways you can Experience Georgian:
- Experience a guided, in-person tour of our campuses
- Take a video tour of our campuses
- Take a virtual residence tour: Barrie, Orillia 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.
Phone: 705.722.5152
Email: recruitment@georgiancollege.ca