Important dates are found here brocku.ca/important-dates/. These include the beginning and end dates of terms, fall and winter reading weeks, and statutory holidays.

No. The CCES program is a fully in-person program. While an instructor may decide to occassionally have an online experience, you can expect most of your classes to be in-person. Internships could be partially on-line or in-person.

Internships will be part of your EDUC 3P96 course in the Winter 2024, and your instructor will provide details at that time. Generally, internships can be in a variety of community-based settings and could be in-person or partically online, and are scheduled on the days or times you are not in class. Internships are unpaid, but provide a valuable work/learning experience.

International students, as instructed in your Letter of Admission, should have applied for the Work Permit (commonly called the co-op work permit) as part of the study permit application. If this was not done, contact immigration advisors at isa@brocku.ca for assistance.

As it is highly likely that your internship could include interaction with children or the elderly, it is recommended that you get a police check completed. Check our Faculty of Education International Student Guide – Faculty of Education (brocku.ca) for more information. A police check cannot be obtained until you are physically in Canada.

There are two types of fees: Tuition and Ancillary Fees.

CCES International Student tuition: $18,696.00

• $9,348 due on the first day of class September 6, 2023, and  then again January 8, 2024. There are no other types of payment plans.

Most additional fees are paid and due on the first day of class, September 6, 2023. All of these fees are mandatory:

• Ancillary Fees: $579.90
• Ontario Government International Recovery Fee: $750.00
• UHIP: $756.00
• Health Insurance: $178.41
• Dental Insurance: $132.97
• Bus Pass: $300.24
• Health Services: $29.55

Additionally:

• Books: $1,700.00 (This is what your Letter of Admission estimates, but it will not be this high for the CCES or LCBE programs).
• Board and Lodging: $12,000.00 – $15,000.00 (Approximate)

Tuition and fees will post to your student financial history once you have registered for classes. If you have a deposit, it will show as a credit on your account and be deducted from the fees owing.

The information provided here is to be helpful, but cannot be guaranteed as accurate. For official information on fees please visit:

2023 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees – Student Accounts & Financial Aid (brocku.ca)

Tuition Due Dates – Student Accounts & Financial Aid (brocku.ca)

No, children are not permitted in the CCES program’s classrooms. See the section on Bringing Family in the Faculty of Education International Student Guide – Faculty of Education (brocku.ca)

Instructors usually do not give students access to the Brightspace courses until a day or two before the term begins. So if you are checking early, you won’t be able to see anything yet.

We are here to help! You will receive communication from:

Orientation information: Susan Virtue at susan.virtue@brocku.ca.

Academic Advising office: For help with registration and other advising issues. Faculty of Education Academic Advisors E: foeadvising@brocku.ca   T: 905 688 5550 x4226

Professional Development (foeplk@brocku.ca) will email you throughout the year with opportunities for professional development workshops. Try to attend as they will look great on your resume.

Tip: Check your Brock email daily so that you do not miss important deadlines. Organize your email into folders to keep track.

If in doubt about an email, forward it to susan.virtue@brocku.ca for clarification.

ARRIVE: 7-30 days before classes begin is recommended:  Late arrivals (up to Sept. 17) require permission

PRINT to show at the airport:

• Letter of Introduction,
• Brock offer letter, Travel letter (if a LCBE to CCES switch)
• Medical exam
• Updated bank statements
•  Housing arrangements

BRING: Snacks, sim card

BUY HERE: Warmer coat

More here: International Student Travel Requirements – International (brocku.ca)

Brock has on-campus housing available for mature students, as well as an off-campus housing office that can provide assistance, such as:

• Helping you understand the housing market in the area
• Review a lease before you sign
• Provide resources for legal information

Review their website at Brock University Off-Campus Living – Student Housing in the Niagara Region (brockocl.ca) and email them at ocl@brocku.ca

Brock has a number of campuses. All of the CCES courses are taken on the main campus. They are not offered at any other campus at this time.

• Main Campus: 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St., Catharines, Ontario
• Marilyn I. Walker School of Performing Arts: Downtown St. Catharines
• Burlington Campus: limited programs, under construction

If you have recently arrived in Canada, you may need to update your multi-factor authentication. More at: Multi-Factor Authentication – Information Technology Services (brocku.ca). You can also visit the “Commons” Computer Help desk for assistance. This is located down the hall from the ID Card Office.

You can print a copy of your Financial History to use for proof of deposit or to monitor your payments. Start by logging into your myBrock account and going to your Financial History:

1. Make sure that the date at the top of the page pre-dates (is before) when you sent your deposit to Brock. That way you will see all of the information.
2. If the amount is in (brackets) then it is a credit on your account, and you do not owe anything at this time.
3. Click/open the Financial History at the bottom of the page to show all transactions.
4. Print from your browser (or ctrl-P) to print out your entire history from beginning to end. You can use this for study permit applications or other times when you need a receipt.

View these instructions with screenshots: https://brocku.ca/education/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/View-Financial-History.pdf

Brock International manages health insurance (called UHIP) for international students and has helpful information posted here: University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) at Brock – International (brocku.ca).

If, after reading the information, you still have questions, email them at uhip@brocku.ca. Also plan to attend their online orientation on August 31, 2023 when additional aspects will be highlighted. See Important Dates above for orientation details.

To send in official copies of your transcripts follow the instructions on this page: Document and Transcript Submission – Admissions @ Brock (brocku.ca). You cannot bring them with you; they must be sent directly from your home institution to Brock University. If your myBrock portal is also asking for high schools transcripts, contact Admissions at admissions@brocku.ca to have this removed; high school transcripts are not required for Advanced Certificates.

Review the Faculty of Education International Student Guide – Faculty of Education (brocku.ca) for helpful information available about the Faculty of Education, Brock University and the community.

Complete Brock International’s Plan your Move to Brock resources. Some of the items they list are repeated on our CCES Task List (i.e. downloading Office 365).

Their website includes important information on travel, housing, Brightspace, health insurance and more. It will take some time, but is vital for your sucess at Brock to review and complete this comprehensive list. There are a number of sections:

1. Start with the Fall term start date list: New International Student Fall Start – International (brocku.ca)
2. As part of that list you will be directed to create an account on Brock International’s Pathway to Success Brightspace site to delve deeper into a variety of topics and learn to navigate Brightspace at the same time. This site will send you annoucements and updates vital to the life of an international student during your entire time at Brock.
3. SmartStart is a program designed for undergraduate, first-year students who are new to the university experience. While you can certainly sign up for it. some of the information might not apply to you.
4. Consider signing up for their Pre-Arrival Webinars to learn more about how to navigate Brock systems. Find them on ExperienceBU.
5. Register for the International Student Orientation sessions (see important dates above for links). You will need to use your Brock email to do so.

ExperienceBU is the website where all campus activities are listed and registration links provided. Start by creating an account: ExperienceBU (brocku.ca).

BU101 is a free, non-credit online academic skills program that you can complete at your own pace to prepare you for your upcoming courses at Brock. With BU101 you can familiarize yourself with Brightspace (the online learning management system your classes willl use) and learn key skills for scheduiling, note-taking, studying, researching and writing.

BU101 takes 6-8 hours to complete and can be done anytime begore classes start. You will receive a certificate of completion.

To register for BU101:  

• Access Brock University’s Brightspace homepage https://brightspace.brocku.ca/d2l/home  
• Select “Discover” from the top taskbar.  
• Search “BU101-Education”. Then, click “enroll in course.”  

For any questions related to BU 101 or academic support, please contact Learning Services via email learning@brocku.ca 

Connect with Student Wellness and Accessibility Services if you require academic accommodations

It is really helpful if you:

1. In your Brightspace Student Profile upload a picture of yourself and complete the profile information. This will be visible to all of your instructors. Photo tip: Head and shoulder shots work best.
2. Create a signature line for your Brock email account:
   1. In Outlook go to the Signatures tab and make a New signature.
   2. Suggested template is below.
   3. You can set it up to automatically be included in all emails.
   4. When corresponding with an instructorr about a particular course, include the course name and/or code (i.e. CCES 3P60).

Sample signature:

Your Name,
Student ID# xxxxxx
Current student in Canadian Culture in Education Studies certificate program
Faculty of Education

Because your internship may be with a “vulnerable population” (children or the elderly), we request that you obtain a police check. As these might take weeks to process, do so right away, even though your internship does not start until the Winter 2024 term. The police check could also be requested by an employer. See information on obtaining a police check in the Faculty of Education International Student Guide – Faculty of Education (brocku.ca)

All Brock students have free access to a number of Microsoft products. Start here to learn more and download the software: Office 365 – Information Technology Services (brocku.ca)

Your myBrock portal will ask for a copy of your study permit. This is the document that you will receive at the airport from the immigration officer, so you will need to wait until you are in Canada to do this. You do not need to upload a copy of your Work Permit (which is a separate document).

When you applied for your study permit you should have also applied for the “co-op work permit.” If you did not do this, you can still do so after arrival in Canada. More information is on this immigration website page: Work as a co-op student or intern – Canada.ca. Email Brock advisors at isa@brocku.ca if you have questions.

During Welcome Week and BadgerFest there will be a vendor fair during which you can easily pick up your student ID and bus pass.

• If you want to pick up your ID earlier, start with the instructions on this page: Get your Brock Card – Dining Services (brocku.ca)
• Bus passes do not begin until September 6, 2023. More information here: Bus Pass (brockbusu.ca)
• You may need to update your multi-factor authentication. More at: Multi-Factor Authentication – Information Technology Services (brocku.ca). You can also visit the “Commons” Computer Help desk for assistance.
• If you want to open a bank account, ScotiaBank has a branch on campus.
• Campus Map: Interactive Campus Map (brocku.ca)

Note: The university and many businesses will be closed on September 4, 2023 for the holiday called Labour Day.

Completing all of the Task List items will help you to be a more successful student. Complete all of List 1 and 3 items from List 2 to qualify for the $25.00 gift card.

LIST 1

• Register for classes
• Send official transcripts
• Apply for Police Check
• Upload Study Permit
• Attend CCES Program Orientation on September 5

LIST 2

• Attend Brock International Orientation on August 30 (or review it later)
• Review FOE International Guide
• Complete MOVE TO BROCK
• Complete BU101
• Brightspace profile and picture
• Get student ID and bus pass
• Attend the Brock International Social on September 3
• Download Office 365

IF NEEDED

• Connect with Student Wellness
• Confirm Work Permit

By the end of Welcome Week (September 3 to 8, 2023) you’ll be sent an email with information on how to receive your $25 Flex Dollars.