Whether students were new to university life or taking the next steps in their academic careers, they were greeted with excitement during Brock’s Welcome Week.

The New Student Welcome and Academic Orientation (NSWAO) as well as the Graduate Orientation were held on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The NSWAO, with its opening ceremony in Ian Beddis Gymnasium, saw more than 2,000 incoming students given insight into the university experience by Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, Associate Vice-President, Students Brad Clarke and Brock University Students’ Union President Anusha Pahuja, among others.

Students then attended their Faculty Academic Orientation sessions, where they learned about academic supports and resources available to help them succeed.

In Sean O’Sullivan Theatre, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (FGSPA) welcomed more than 225 new graduate students with remarks from Suzanne Curtin, Vice-Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, and Arja Vainio-Mattila, Provost and Vice-President, Academic. Attendees also heard from the Graduate Students’ Association, FGSPA staff and a dynamic student panel.

Brock’s newest grad students then headed to Market Hall for a lunch and service fair, where they explored a range of on-campus resources tailored to support their graduate journey. Graduate students can find more information on Brock services and resources on the FGPSA website.

Associate Vice-President, Students Brad Clarke speaks at the New Student Welcome and Academic Orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 3.