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HERE ARE YOURNEXT STEPS.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD. We want that for you, too.
96%GRADUATE
SUCCESSBROCK HAS ONE OF THE
HIGHEST RATES OF GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
At Brock University, we believe in you. We believe you can make the world a better place, and we have the programs and opportunities to propel you on that path.
We know every student has the power to impact the course of history, and we will supply you with the tools you require to harness your own momentum for positive change. Whether you’re driven to create, calculate, build, research or explore, we are here to help you. We believe that even when the world is changing, you have the power to change the world.
WE WELCOME
STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN
100COUNTRIES
heartIN THE HEART OF NIAGARABrock’s location in St. Catharines, Ont. combines the best of everything. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a young modern university, in a safe, community-minded city with beautiful natural surroundings.
briefcaseEXCEPTIONAL CAREER PREPARATIONWe’ll take you beyond the classroom and provide the tools and support you’ll need to become a leader in your community and in your career. Brock offers an outstanding education that is complemented by one of the largest co-op programs in Canada and a vast range of on-campus and community-based experiential learning opportunities.
money-bill-waveWE INVEST IN YOUWe’ve committed millions of dollars to help you succeed at Brock. We applaud your achievements and want to assist with the costs of funding your education. Brock offers one of the most generous award recognition programs in Canada.
trophy-altYOU COME FIRST AT BROCKBrock is consistently ranked in the top five for overall student satisfaction by Maclean’s University Rankings. We make outstanding service something you encounter every day.
2NDOVERALL STUDENT
SATISFACTIONMACLEAN’S UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS, 2021
01 Bookmark brocku.ca/discover
We’ll keep you in the loop throughout the admissions process and make sure you’re prepared for your first day as an official Brock student. Updates and information will be posted regularly at brocku.ca/discover. You’ll also receive regular emails from Discover Brock to ensure that you don’t miss any important dates or deadlines – be sure to check often.
02 Activate your my.brocku.ca portal
If you haven’t done so already, activate your my.brocku.ca portal as soon as possible. Refer to brocku.ca/discover for instructions. You’ll access this portal to check your admission status, monitor any required documents, apply for residence, awards and bursaries, register for your courses, and pay your fees.
03 Accept your offer of admission
We can’t wait to welcome you to Brock. Accept your offer of admission to Brock University at ouac.on.ca or my.brocku.ca (whichever is applicable) by the date specified in your admission letter. If you are an international student, you’ll need to submit your $1,000 tuition deposit (non-refundable) by the same date.
Applicants from Ontario secondary schools must accept their offer of admission by June 1, 2021. Please note that all conditions related to your offer of admission are clearly outlined in your Offer of Admission letter. Please review these conditions carefully and retain the letter for future reference.
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO BROCK UNIVERSITY!Follow the steps below to begin your Brock experience.
04 International students: apply for your study permit
International students must apply for a study permit (visa) from an appropriate Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate. Visit brocku.ca/international for more information.
05 Share your excitement
Connect with us and with other new Badgers on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. You can ask questions, meet other new students, and receive information about new opportunities, deadlines and events. You can also show your Brock pride with custom banners for your online profiles. Find them at brocku.ca/discover/next-steps
06 Participate in a guided tour
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to visit our beautiful campus. Whether online or in-person, our student ambassadors will personally guide you through classrooms, residences, recreation spaces and other areas of interest. Visit brocku.ca/discover/tours to register and to view tour times and availability.
CHECK US OUT!
TAKE A GUIDED TOUR AND EXPLORE OUR
BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS
brocku.ca/discover
07 Claim your space in residence
Live in one of Brock’s convenient and welcoming residences.
In the Fall term, Brock’s residences opened at reduced capacity to allow for physical distancing and to allow for other measures recommended by government and public health officials. Limited space may be available for those beginning studies in January 2021. Please visit brocku.ca/residence for deadlines and availability. Please note that the majority of classes will continue to be held online during the Winter term.
Brock hopes to guarantee a space in residence to all new full-time undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2021, who meet our residence application conditions. A full summary of conditions and criteria may be found at brocku.ca/residence prior to the residence application opening.
Several residence styles are available, each offering a unique sense of community. Explore and learn more about our fabulous on-campus community at brocku.ca/residence
Planning to live off-campus? Find a close and affordable option through Brock’s Off-Campus Living listings at brocku.ca/ocl
08 Apply for awards and bursaries
One application – more than $1 million available in awards and bursaries. Simply complete our OneApp to be considered for awards valued up to $20,000 and bursaries up to $3,000. Apply early to increase your eligibility.
Are you an exceptional student and a leader in your school and community? Students applying to full-time studies directly from secondary school may apply for our Brock Leaders Citizenship Award as well – our most prestigious award which includes induction into the Brock Leaders Citizenship Society. International students may also apply for our International Student Ambassador Awards.
Learn more about financing your education at brocku.ca/discover/awards
LIVING AT BROCK
LIVE JUST STEPS FROM CLASS. OUR RESIDENCES ARE SAFE, CONVENIENT
AND AFFORDABLE
brocku.ca/residence
09 Create a budget
Your education at Brock is one of the most valuable investments you’ll ever make - it requires careful planning. View expected costs at brocku.ca/safa/undergraduate-fees-estimator and begin to plan your budget. We’ll help make it possible with one of the best awards programs you’ll find. Our Brock Scholars Awards (automatic, no application required) range from $4,000 to $16,000. Our generous awards and bursaries program (via the OneApp) will also assist with your education-related costs. Visit brocku.ca/discover/awards for details.
THE ONEAPP:$1 MILLION+ AVAILABLE
ONE APPLICATION, HUNDREDS OF AWARDS AND BURSARIES
FOR NEW STUDENTS
brocku.ca/discover/awards
10 Ontario students - apply for OSAP
If you’re planning to apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), do so after accepting your offer to ensure that your OSAP entitlement is ready when you start school. Visit osap.gov.on.ca for details.
11 Apply to Law Plus or Med Plus
These co-curricular programs will give you maximum exposure to your field of interest as well as the experience you’ll need to be successful. Each program involves volunteer opportunities, a speaker series and observational visits, job shadowing, skill development workshops, mentorship and program advising. These four-year non-credit programs will run concurrently with your academic studies. Learn more at brocku.ca/ccee/career-education and submit your application by April 15, 2021.
1STMENTAL HEALTH
SERVICESMACLEAN’S UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS, 2021
12 Aboriginal students – self-identify with Brock Aboriginal Student Services
Aboriginal Student Services provides academic and cultural support specifically tailored for Aboriginal students. Our goal is to assist all Status or Non-Status self-identified Aboriginal students (inclusive of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students) in making a positive transition to the Brock community.
Our self-identified Aboriginal students have access to supports and services such as: Elder-in-Residence, guiding circles career planning, writing circles, numeracy circles, tutoring, workshops, academic referrals, one-on-one consultations, access to an exclusive computer lab, extended after hours lounge access, a resource library, and specific awards and bursaries.
Aboriginal students who have not already self-identified through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre and are interested in accessing our services, may contact [email protected] to self-identify.
Learn more at brocku.ca/aboriginal-student-services
13 Contact an academic adviser
Transferring from another college or university? Attending as a mature or part-time student? Book an appointment with your academic adviser as soon as possible to begin planning your academic career. Don’t wait, spaces fill fast. If you have transfer credits, they’ll assist in determining how the credits will fit within your degree. Visit my.brocku.ca to schedule your appointment.
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE YOUR STUDIES WITH ONE OF BROCK’S
50+GRADUATE PROGRAMS
14 Plan your schedule and register for your courses
Plan early to maximize your chances of getting the courses you want, when you want them. Visit brocku.ca/discover/register to follow our steps for course registration. Check for specific registration dates at brocku.ca/registrar/guides-and-timetable. It is important to register for your courses prior to arriving to begin your studies at Brock.
If you are an international student with course registration questions, please contact [email protected]
compass tree globe-americasBROCK’S CAMPUS
IS A PART OF A
UNESCO BIOSPHERE
RESERVE
15 Plan your transition to university life
We want to make your new Brock experience the best it can be. Start planning for your transition with our orientation programs.
Join us for Smart Start, our academic orientation for new students (parents and supporters also welcome). You’ll confirm your course schedule, receive information about financing your education, learn about academic success options, and get to know our beautiful campus. Special sessions are offered for transfer students and for those coming to Brock from outside of Ontario.
Looking for a personalized, small-group orientation experience? Led by student leaders, LEAP provides an opportunity in the summer months to make new friends and connections while volunteering in the community, exploring the campus, and spending a night in residence.
Finish your summer with a Brock BaseCamp adventure – backpacking, canoeing and rock climbing trips for incoming students. You’ll learn from upper-year student mentors and have new friends and stories to last a lifetime following this unique experience.
Learn more about all of these opportunities at brocku.ca/start
16 Learn more about our student wellness and accessibility services
When you arrive at Brock, know that we are here to support you with free, confidential services such as personal counselling, health services and a student health and wellness hub. We offer a range of options to suit your needs and no question, concern or inquiry is too big or small.
Intending to connect with us regarding a physical or learning disability? Your success is our top priority. Review our services at brocku.ca/sas or contact Student Accessibility Services at [email protected] to book an appointment. Please contact us soon so that we can ensure you have a smooth transition into the Brock community.
17 Determine your fees
Up-to-date fees and information can be found anytime at brocku.ca/finance/students/undergraduate. After registering in your courses, you may view your assessment through your finance history at my.brocku.ca. This includes tuition as well as any residence or meal plan fees to be paid. View payment options at brocku.ca/safa/tuition-and-fees/making-a-payment
A SAFE AND FRIENDLY CAMPUS
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME WILL BE WITHIN
AN INCLUSIVE, SAFE AND FRIENDLY CAMPUS
brocku.ca/campus-security
18 Keep working hard
Please ensure that you are continuing to meet all conditions of admission as outlined in your Offer of Admission letter. And remember, our Brock Scholars Awards are based on your incoming admission average – if your average goes up, you may qualify for a higher award. View Brock Scholars Award values at brocku.ca/discover/awards
OUR ANNUAL BROCK
GRAPE STOMP
HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS
ONE OF THE GREAT CANADIAN
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
19 Plan to continue your orientation with BU4U
BU101: Prepare for your academics and complete the BU101 course on Sakai, the home of your online academic courses. BU101 is an 8-hr free, non-credit, asynchronous online academic skills program to build your technology, scheduling, notetaking, and studying skills. Additional lessons help you prepare for university science, math, statistics, and academic writing.
Engagement Communities: Engagement communities bring together small groups of incoming students from the same Faculty, similar academic programs and personal interests. Your Peer Mentor and your Engagement Community will help ensure you have an exceptional first year experience.
First Year Experience: A program to help incoming Brock students get involved outside the classroom through engagement in a variety of co-curricular experiences. Your Peer Mentors within your Engagement Community will connect you to people, events, involvement opportunities, resources and services to support your success.
Learn more at brocku.ca/bu4u
PLANE-ALTINTERNATIONAL
STUDENTSPLAN YOUR MOVE TO BROCK
BY TAKING PART IN WEBINARS, CONNECTING WITH CURRENT
BROCK INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND ATTENDING
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
brocku.ca/international
20 It’s official – you’re a Badger
Get ready to begin your Brock experience.
Important dates for the beginning of term may be found at brocku.ca/important-dates
Look for information about welcome activities at brocku.ca/discover or brockbusu.ca during the summer.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME
YOU TO BROCK!
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