For SAS-registered students.
The 20th annual Bridge to Brock conference is designed for incoming first-year students with disabilities and offers a welcoming, supportive space to ease into university life. Explore campus resources, get familiar with your new environment, and connect with peers before the school year begins — all while gaining the confidence and tools you need for a successful transition.
“The best first step you can make to being successful at Brock.”
Key features
Connect with other first-year students and hear from senior students.
Learn about Brock services and supports available to you.
Explore the strategies needed for a successful first year.
“It answered all my questions and made me feel ready for my transition to Brock.”
Conference options
1-day conference
Date: July 10, 2025
Fee: $25
A full day of sessions tailored to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
- Campus tour of student resources.
- Learning strategies.
- Seminars 101.
- Intro to assistive technology.
- Ask questions to presenters, staff, and student volunteers.
- Parent/guardian information session.
3-day conference
Date: August 17 to 19, 2025
Fee: $125
Includes all 1-day content plus more sessions, overnight stay in residence, public transit experience, and intake appointment with your case manager.
This option is especially suited for students transitioning directly from high school or after a brief gap.
- Personalized classroom tour.
- Dining in the market hall.
- Residence stay.
- Fun activities.
- Learning services session.
- Academic advising session.
- Case Manager intake appointment.
- Entered into grand prize draw.
e-Bridge
Date: August 1 to 30, 2025
Fee: Free
Can’t make it in person? You can still access all the info and resources through Brightspace, Brock’s online learning platform.
- Session slide decks.
- Handouts.
- Resource links.
What to expect
The conference offers engaging sessions, informative discussions, and highlights campus services to develop independence, self-advocacy skills, and work ethic.
The Bridge to Brock conference helps students succeed in post-secondary education by providing tools, skills, and support for a positive and empowering transition from high school to university.
Attendees can expect a smooth and successful transition to university, making the conference an enriching experience.
“Learning more about Brock and what to expect in the fall was very helpful and helped reduce my anxiety.”
Contact
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Register now to secure your spot!
Katie McInnis
Katie is the Transition Coordinator with Student Accessibility Services, and she will be around throughout the conference to support you and help make sure everything goes smoothly.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-688-5550 extension 4273