Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL – English) - Screening Session

All applicants to the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language English) (C302) are required to go through a screening of their English and ASL skills. Screening sessions are being held in person on campus.

Note: Registration is limited per session. Must apply to the program before registering for a screening session.

At your screening session, you will need to provide the following:

• Proof of your OCAS application
• *A letter of reference from a Deaf person. The reference may be in a Word document or an ASL video letter, which can be sent to the program coordinators listed at the bottom of this letter
• Have a set of earbuds or headphones as one of the assessments requires this equipment.
• A completed program questionnaire regarding your background and your experience learning ASL and your understanding of interpreting. Please download the C302 Applicant Questionnaire here and email your completed questionnaire to both Corene Kennedy at ckennedy@georgebrown.ca or Rhondda Reynolds at rreynolds@georgebrown.ca.

* The reference letter is preferred but not mandatory for 2026 applicants and is not applicable for Deaf applicants.

When can you attend a screening session?

• This session is for applicants who are NOT currently enrolled in the C144, ASL and Deaf Studies program at George Brown.
• Screening sessions will take place in March for current C144 students. Please check back at the end of January for the March screening dates.

Screening Session Details

• DATE: Saturday, January 31, 2026**
• TIME: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• LOCATION: St. James Campus - 200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario

Note: Should there be an inclement weather forecast, this session will move online. Details will be shared in the notification should this occur.

Screening details will be shared once your registration has been received.

**Seating is limited per session.

Before the Screening Session

• You must apply to the program before you register for a screening session.
• Applicants must watch the online information session chapters prior to attending their screening session.
• If you have questions about your visit, please get in touch with Program Coordinators Corene Kennedy at 416-415-5000, ext. 3621 or ckennedy@georgebrown.ca or Rhondda Reynolds at 416-415-5000, ext. 3426 or rreynolds@georgebrown.ca.

FAQ

How long will this screening session be?

Your session will last approximately three hours.

What if I can’t make it?

We understand that things come up. You can check back to see if there are any upcoming sessions that better match your schedule.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Hopefully we’ll be able to answer most of your questions during your session, but you can always get in touch with Program Coordinators Corene Kennedy at ckennedy@georgebrown.ca or Rhondda Reynolds at rreynolds@georgebrown.ca.

Who do I contact if I still have questions about George Brown?

You can always connect with the George Brown contact centre at 416.415-2000 (Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. -6:30 p.m., or Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

What if I require an accommodation?

If you require any accommodation, please let us know when you register.