Textbooks can be expensive but are really important to support your course material. We’ve been able to identify a few solutions:
It is confusing. You login to the student portal, Banner, student mail, and Blackboard using your network login. It's explained here on the Information Technology page.
Your student email address - what people see when they get an email from you - looks like this: firstname.lastname@mygeorgian.ca However, some of our students have the same names so your email address may look a little different. Use this tipsheet to see how to find your student email address.
The distribution of laptops (loaned for the semester) will end July 2022.
Need a short term loan? Check out the Tech on the Go program.
More information about laptops and student technology support will be available in the coming months from Information Technology Services.
Students are encouraged to individually secure the necessary technology required to support their academic program requirements. Here is information on awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
Laptops are available to any currently enrolled Georgian College student at any campus (Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound, Midland, South Georgian Bay, Orangeville, Muskoka). Students must be in an academic semester taking courses and living in Ontario. Students may only loan a laptop for one academic semester (fall or winter or summer) within the academic year. Laptops can only be picked up at the Barrie campus library. Laptops are not available to students who are in a work term. Georgian is trying to help students without technology access, while many courses are being delivered online. Georgian cannot guarantee that all requests will be filled. Limited quantities are available.
Laptops have been distributed for the Summer 2022 semester
Need a short term loan? Check out the Tech on the Go program.
Hardware – standard PC laptop with power supply
Software – Standard factory installed software. Use Georgian’s Student Portal to access standard MS Office applications. Use AppsAnywhere to access specific program and course software.
Support is available 24/7 by our Information Technology (IT) Support. All hardware and software questions should be sent to ITSupport@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.728.1968 ext. 1732 or toll free 1.877.374.3224
You are encouraged to store all files in OneDrive, available through the Student Portal. Minimize any personal information stored on the laptop and remove it before returning the laptop.
All laptop loans must be picked up in person at the Barrie campus library. Only the student who requested the technology can pick it up. Bring your ONEcard ID (physical card or mobile app) or some other picture ID (health card not accepted).
First, make sure you have copies of any data or files stored on the laptop. Delete any files you have created from the laptop.
Next, follow these directions.
Need help? Contact IT: ITSupport@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.728.1968 ext. 1732 or toll free 1.877.374.3224
Laptops must be returned in person to the Barrie, Orillia, or Owen Sound campus library.
If you would like confirmation of the due date to avoid late charges, email servicespecialist@georgiancollege.ca
Winter 2022 return date - Tuesday, April 26th
Summer 2022 return date - Tuesday, August 23rd
If the equipment is not returned by this date, a $2000 fee will automatically be added to your Georgian College student finance account. The fee will not be removed until the equipment is returned in working order. This fee may affect any future registration or any transcripts you may require.
If the laptop and all peripherals are not returned, $2000 will be added to your Georgian College student finance account. If the laptop is damaged, you will be charged the cost of the actual repair. If the laptop cannot be repaired, you will be charged a $2000 replacement cost. This fee may affect any future registration or any transcripts you may require.