We want you to know that we are ready to support your Brock experience and success. As a new student at Brock, your orientation experience will begin this summer and continue throughout the year
Through a series of programs, your orientation experience will provide you with opportunities to meet your classmates, develop friendships, and learn about the academic and student support services Brock University offers, and ways to get involved.
Be ready to experience...
PREPAREDNESS
Prepare for the year ahead by learning from current students and campus partners about course registration, finances, campus life, and much more!
CONNECTION
Meet other incoming students and receive guidance to help you feel connected to one another, your academics, and your community.
SUPPORT
Receive support through an individualized approach as you begin to navigate life at Brock.
ACADEMIC READINESS
Strengthen your academic skills and explore tips and strategies to succeed in your courses.
AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR!
Be connected to resources, staff/faculty, and co-curricular opportunities that will support your success.
Welcome Badgers!
Smart Start
Prepare for the year ahead and learn from current students and campus partners during Smart Start. Join us on-campus to connect with student supports and services, learn how to be successful, explore campus life and the community, receive course registration support, and learn more about our academic environment.
BEGIN@Brock
BEGIN@Brock is more than just an introduction to Brock – it’s your chance to build confidence, find your community, and develop the skills you need to thrive! Whether you add it to your Smart Start experience or attend on its own, BEGIN@Brock helps you connect with new people while exploring the incredible opportunities Brock and Niagara have to offer – including an overnight stay in Residence!.
BU101
Prepare for your courses by taking the free, non-credit BU101 course on Brightspace, your academic course hub. BU101 will help you get to know university expectations and practice your academic skills. Available to undergraduate students on July 1st.
New Student Welcome & Academic Orientation
The New Student Welcome and Academic Orientation (NSWAO) is your official welcome to Brock University! Connect with your faculty, department and upper year students and learn about your program, expectations, and supports to help you succeed academically.
Stay tuned – more information coming soon!
Welcome Week
Celebrate the new year and your journey at Brock by participating in Welcome Week! Welcome Week will take place during the first week of classes in September and includes a schedule of campus-wide events and activities to welcome you!
Brock is here for you. You will receive support throughout the entire year.
You will also continue to be connected to services, supports, and co-curricular opportunities that will help you succeed and call Brock home. We can’t wait to meet you!
Frequently asked questions
If you are beginning your Brock experience this Fall, your orientation starts this summer!
Orientation at Brock includes a series of experiences designed to support you from the summer and throughout your first year. Check your Brock email account over the summer to learn more, including registration information, program launch dates, and next steps.
Many orientation experiences are free for students! When there is an associated fee, details are provided through each program’s website. Early registration often includes a discounted registration fee, so don’t wait!
Smart Start is an in-person summer orientation experience for incoming students. You will meet other Badgers, learn about your Brock experience, and get answers to all of your important questions. Smart Start is led by a team of current students and supported by the broader campus community, and programming includes course registration resources, email support, and additional information sessions.
BU101 is a free, non-credit, asynchronous, online academic skills program designed to explore Brightspace and learn key strategies for scheduling, note-taking, attending lectures and seminars, studying, researching, and writing!
BU101 will be available on July 1 for undergraduate students! GRAD 101 and Transfer 101 are now available for graduate and transfer students!
Brock’s Society of Off-Campus Students (Brock SOCS) provides opportunities to students living off-campus to make valuable connections and friends, while experiencing the Niagara region in a fun and engaging way. Whether you live alone, with friends or family, you can stay connected as an off-campus student by attending fun events, volunteering in the community, and staying involved on campus. Brock’s Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) is here to provide these amazing opportunities to help you succeed.
Brock SOCS supported by the student SOCS Assistant, who hosts weekly off-campus events and monthly community dinners that highlight the many experiences the Niagara region has to offer. These events provide a great opportunity to meet new people, build connections, and explore the local community. Check out our upcoming events on the SOCS ExperienceBU page.
Welcome Week takes place during the first week of classes in September and includes a full schedule of exciting events and programming to welcome students starting at Brock. Welcome Week will provide students with opportunities to meet classmates, develop friendships, and learn everything about what Brock University offers in terms of academic services, student support, and ways to get involved.
Through Orientation at Brock, you will have opportunities to build connections and explore new ways of learning. By participating in programming, you’ll also get to connect with other incoming students, upper-year students, faculty and staff, and learn about the resources and supports available to support your success.
You will receive co-curricular credit as part of Brock’s Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum (CWC) which is housed on ExperienceBU, Brock’s involvement portal and events calendar.
You can get involved outside the classroom using ExperienceBU to find opportunities to stay connected and engaged.
If you have any questions about Orientation at Brock, you can email [email protected]