Nearly 4,300 prospective students, family members and other guests visited Brock University Sunday, setting a new record for Fall Preview Day.

“The annual event is among the most important dates on the Brock recruiting calendar, and the eight per cent improvement over the 2015 turnout is a very positive indication for Fall 2017 application volumes. The record turnout clearly demonstrates that Brock is a top choice,” said Beth Natale, Director, Recruitment. “Fall Preview Day is a big initiative for Brock and takes the full effort of every department and faculty across the University.”

“Over the past three months, Brock has revamped and enhanced it’s presence in the market to ensure the Brock story is being told to as many potential students as possible,” Gord Hunchak, Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, “These marketing efforts will continue through the entire recruitment process, leading up to Fall 2017.”

The November 6 event included more than 500 Brock faculty, staff and students helping out to make the day a massive success.

Among the highlights from 2016 Fall Preview Day:

• 15 presentations were given, spanning Academic programs, Co-op programs, Financing your Brock Experience and sessions for prospective graduate, Grades 10 and 11, and international students

• 12 Experience Brock opportunities were provided, including the Nursing, Computer Science, Archaeology and Lifespan Research Labs

• The information fair included faculty, student and staff representatives from all of Brock’s academic programs and student services

• Residence tours were offered throughout the day by the Department of Residence student staff

• 18 Hot Spots on campus were staffed with student ambassadors eagerly sharing their Brock stories

• Two large groups enjoyed guided tours of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

• On-the-spot transfer student admission assessments were led by the Admissions team

• Brock gear discounts were offered at the Campus Store, Active Badger and Guernsey Market locations

• Guests enjoyed tastings and dining discounts offered for a Guernsey Market dining experience

• Significant and critical ‘behind the scenes’ support was offered to make Brock shine from departments such as University Marketing and Communications, Printing Services, Parking Services, Facilities Management, Custodial and others

• Brock Sports offered demonstrations and tours throughout the Walker Complex and the Men’s Lacrosse Championships offered guests a first-hand glimpse into varsity level athletics on Alumni Field