Academic Advising

Academic Advising 

Welcome back to campus! For the first two weeks of the Fall term (September 3 to 13), the Brock Academic Advising team will exclusively be offering in-person drop-in advising. No appointment is required – simply sign in to our lobby kiosk and have a seat! Your name will be called by a member of our team when it is your turn in the queue.  

Drop-in advising will be available weekdays at the following times: 

9:30 – 11:30am 

1:30 – 3:30pm 

Our lobby is located at the very end of the main Thistle corridor, near the doors exiting out back to Alphie’s Trough. We look forward to seeing you this September! 

Quick general questions can also be directed to advisor@brocku.ca.  

To connect with a specific department academic advisor, go to Find Your Advisor. 

Drop-in vs. Booked Appointments

Drop-in Advising sessions (approximately 10 minutes) are best for: 

  • Quick, general questions about university processes, regulations, policies 
  • Students needing assistance with campus navigation or developing a starting point to resolve an academic question/concern 
  • Students seeking immediate academic assistance 

 Booked Appointments (approximately 30 minutes) are best for: 

  • Students with multiple questions regarding their academics 
  • Students (particularly at the upper-year level) with complex or in-depth academic issues/concerns 
  • Questions or concerns that are not time-sensitive 

 That said, we appreciate the fact that each student case is unique and may not fit into the definitions described above! As such, you are always welcome to start by attending our drop-in sessions as they are the best method to promptly connect with our team. If it is determined that it would be best for you to return for a lengthier conversation via a booked appointment session, we will help schedule a future timeslot. 

Your Academic Advisor is dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals, step-by-step, from year one to graduation. It’s a good idea to see your academic advisor when:

  • Considering dropping or withdrawing from a course
  • Clarifying academic policies, procedures and regulations
  • Determining academic standing
  • Experiencing academic difficulty
  • Requesting a degree audit
  • Planning for degree programs
  • Choosing courses
  • Adding a minor
  • Returning from an absence

Brock Academic Advising, the academic advising team within the Office of the Registrar, is specifically designated for the students described below.

  • Students looking to change their major and/or explore adding a minor to their degree
  • Undeclared or Undecided students
  • Students in BA Social Sciences, General Humanities
  • Students on Academic Probation
  • Students returning to studies following an absence
  • Students who have general questions about university rules and regulations

Department Specific Academic Advising is designated for students who have degree-specific questions and who have a specific major.

How to book an appointment

  • Visit your Applicant and Student Self Serve page on your Brock portal and choose “Appointment Bookings”
  • Choose “Advising Services”
  • Choose the Advising Department you would like to book an appointment with (our team can be found under the “Academic Advising- Brock Academic Advising Team” Department)
Questions? Contact Us