As a graduate student, you are balancing much more than just your studies, which makes wellness an important component of your experience. Our personal wellness impacts all other areas of our lives, including our studies, our work, and our relationships with others. Developing skills and strategies in this area will support your well-being and the well-being of the communities you belong to.
Wellness promoters focus on growth and development. They work to fine tune their interpersonal skills and find ways to better support others. They foster inclusivity and strive to work effectively across differences. They seek to make meaningful contributions to the communities they belong to.
Campus Partners & Offerings
The Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre can play a key role in helping you thrive as a graduate student by supporting your mental and physical health and well-being through:
- Crisis resources, including urgent and same-day counselling
- Appointments for confidential personal counselling
- Access to an array of mental health resources and the Student Health and Wellness HUB
- Student Accessibility Services, including accommodations and learning supports for students with accessibility needs
- Group sessions, workshops, and events on SWAC’s ExperienceBU page
Questions? Contact the SWAC team here.
If you’re a graduate student, you’re already a member of the GSA! As a member of this association, you are encouraged to:
- Access valuable services and helpful mental health and wellness tools
- Get involved by becoming an Executive or joining the Board of Directors or various committees
- See workshops and events on GSA’s ExperienceBU page
Questions? Contact the GSA at gsaoffice@brocku.ca.
HRE provides services, supports, and training pertaining to accessibility, anti-racism, gender and sexual violence, and intercultural awareness. We encourage you to:
- Access their many helpful and informative resources
- Complete one or more training programs, including sexual violence workshops and intercultural training and certification
- Get involved in social justice and advocacy by volunteering with HRE
- See HRE’s ExperienceBU page for more training sessions, workshops, and event listings
Questions? Contact the HRE team here.
Connect with others, build community, and make an impact by taking advantage of opportunities offered by Student Life & Success:
- Leadership programs, including interactive workshops and courses
- Volunteering on and off campus and joining the Brock University Volunteer Association (BUVA)
- Getting involved both on campus and in the community
- Working towards completing one or more domains of the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum
On ExperienceBU, see the Community Engagement & Volunteering and Student Life pages for opportunities and event listings.
Questions? Contact the Student Life team at studentlife@brocku.ca.
Aboriginal students are encouraged to visit the Aboriginal Student Services site to:
- Explore academic and cultural supports and services
- Learn about the Gathering Place for Good Minds, a welcoming space on campus
- Arrange a virtual orientation to learn more about services and supports
Questions? Contact a member of the Aboriginal Student Services team.
International students are encouraged to visit the International Services site to:
- Book a 1:1 appointment with a member of the International Services team
- Learn about the Conversation Partner Program and Global Peers Program
- Access helpful student resources
See ExperienceBU for Brock International’s workshop and event listings.
Questions? Contact the International Services team via this form
Take advantage of religious and secular opportunities offered by Faith & Life, including:
- Friendship, education, and counselling offered by chaplains and faith-based student groups
- Access to dedicated spaces on campus
- Events listed on their ExperienceBU page
Questions? Contact the Faith & Life team at faithandlife@brocku.ca.
