Learn the most essential skills you will need for what will be the most important part of your time at university: your academic success!
We know that it can be overwhelming to study in another country, especially if there are differences in culture and academic expectations! Therefore, our main goal is to assist the Brock community in transitioning to academics in Canada and at Brock to increase academic success. Please see our free services below:
Services Available
1-on-1 Appointments
Looking for foundational academic skills support? We offer personalized 1-on-1 support in the following areas:
- Understanding university expectations (e.g., Academic Integrity)
- Transitioning to academics in Canada
- Writing (paragraph structure, grammar, citation/references, etc.)
- Speaking/Pronunciation/Presenting/Listening
- Reading Strategies
NOTE: If you struggle with skills not listed above, please contact isa@brocku.ca for more information on where you can get support!
No, we do not. However, Learning Services does offer tutoring services at a cost!
Students who identify as BIPOC, First-Generation, LGBTQ2SAI+, Mature, Transfer, and/or having a disability may be eligible for one or more free hours of tutoring. Please contact tutoring@brocku.ca for more information.
No, we do not. This is mainly to avoid any academic integrity issues or the risk of plagiarism. Instead, you will find certain services available on campus to help you become a better writer or to provide feedback on only a piece (or section) of your writing. Some examples of these services can be:
- Brock International’s 1-on-1 appointments (see above)
- Learning Services
- Grad Studies’ Academic Writing Supports
International Student Pathway to Success
As a member of the Brock community, you can access our Brightspace site – International Student Pathway to Success. This site is a hub of resources and information with all the essential information you will need to be successful before, during, and after your studies at Brock!
The site has the following academic resources:
- Academic Tip Sheets & Resources
- Academic Integrity Survey – test your knowledge on how much you know!
- Workshop Video Hub – pre-recorded workshop videos
In addition, the site has resources beyond academics, with topics in: Immigration & Travel, Health Insurance & Wellness, Life in Canada & Culture, Student Life, Career & Employment, and Post-Graduation.
If you cannot access the site, be sure to join the site here and click the link again!
No, this site is not a class! This site is only there as a resource to help you as you study.
You will not get any credit for completing parts of this site nor will you be graded on anything.
Academic Support Across Campus
As a Brock student, you have access to various academic supports across campus! Please check out the different services below and make use of all that available to you:
Learning Services* offers skills workshops and resources, drop-in academic support, and tutoring—for students by students—with additional opportunities for students who may have faced challenges getting to university.
- Academic & Life Skills Workshops
- Resources and/or Tip Sheets
- Drop-In Sessions (e.g., support in math, science, research, studying, etc.)
- Tutoring ($)
- Additional Academic Integrity Resources
From Intention to Action (FITA)* is a counselling program run by Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre.
FITA is a structured intervention that is geared towards assisting students to improve their mental health, cope with academic stress, develop better learning strategies, and maintain a healthy life balance.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers dedicated writing support* to assist graduate students at all levels of study. They offer:
- One-on-one sessions
- A Drop-In Writing Café
- Graduate Writing Workshops
