BU101

Build the skills you need to succeed at university.

BU101 is a free, online academic skills program you can complete at your own pace before your classes begin. Develop practical strategies and skills to help you feel prepared and confident as you start university.

What You’ll Gain

BU101 helps you:

• Build essential technology and time-management skills.
• Develop effective notetaking and study strategies.
• Strengthen your research and academic writing skills.
• Get a sneak peek at a course syllabus and learn how to navigate course expectations.
• Develop additional skills in university science, math, and statistics, where applicable.

Ready to Get Started?

Visit the BU101 webpage to select the BU101 program for your faculty.

Stride Program

Take the next stride toward academic success.

The Stride Program supports students who want to improve their academic standing and strengthen their skills for success. This personalized, self-directed program provides one-on-one support from a Learning Skills Specialist to help you build effective academic strategies, strengthen confidence, and create a path forward.

How Stride Works

1. Meet with a Learning Skills Specialist
2. Complete an Academic Success Plan
3. Participate in three academic support opportunities (e.g., workshops, consultations, or drop-in support)
4. Complete a final reflection

What You’ll Gain

Stride helps you:

• Discover learning and study strategies that work for you.
• Connect with campus resources and academic supports.
• Build confidence, self-management, and goal-setting skills.
• Create a personalized plan to support your academic, professional, and personal goals.

Ready to Get Started?

Click here to complete the Stride intake form.

Questions?  Contact us at [email protected] or call 905-688-5550 (x5774)

STEP (STEP 0N00) Program

Build the skills and confidence to make the most of your first year at Brock.

STEP 0N00 is a non-credit course designed to help first-year students navigate the transition to university with confidence. Through small-group classes, hands-on activities, and opportunities to apply new strategies to your coursework, STEP helps you develop the skills you need to succeed academically and engage in the Brock community.

How It Works

STEP runs during the Fall term and includes:

• Two 90-minute on-campus classes each week in small-group, interactive sessions.
• Opportunities for one-to-one consultations as needed.
• Practical activities and assignments that allow you to apply strategies directly to your courses.
• Course materials provided through Brightspace.

All incoming Brock students are welcome to enrol in STEP 0N00. Students who are required to complete STEP as part of a conditional offer will have a spot reserved and will receive registration information directly from the Registrar’s Office.

What You’ll Gain

STEP helps you:

• Develop effective scheduling, studying, focus, and goal-setting strategies.
• Strengthen your note-taking, reading, research, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Build your understanding of academic integrity and university expectations.
• Develop strategies for group projects and presentations.
• Learn how to navigate university policies, resources, and supports.
• Build self-awareness, self-directed learning, and self-advocacy skills.
• Connect with the Brock community and explore opportunities and supports available to you.

Ready to Get Started?

STEP 0N00 is a Fall-term course with limited availability. Eligible students can enrol through their my.brocku.ca registration portal along with their other courses. Availability is first-come, first-served, so early registration is encouraged.

Course Fee: $889

For course enrolment support, contact [email protected].

Questions about STEP? Contact [email protected] or call 905-688-5550, ext. 5774.

BOOST (BOST 0N00) Program

Build your skills, regain your momentum, and continue your journey at Brock.

If you are facing academic suspension, BOOST (BOST 0N00) provides an alternative pathway that allows you to continue your studies at Brock while developing the skills and strategies you need for academic success.

BOOST is a non-credit, pass/fail course that combines small-group learning, practical skill development, and one-to-one support with a Learning Skills Specialist. While participating in BOOST, you can take a reduced course load of up to 3 credits (no more than 1.5 credits per term).

How it Works

BOOST runs during the Fall term and includes:

• Two 90-minute on-campus classes each week in small-group, interactive sessions.
• Opportunities for one-to-one consultations with a Learning Skills Specialist.
• Practical activities and assignments focused on building academic and self-management skills.
• Course materials provided through Brightspace.
• Mandatory attendance, participation, and satisfactory completion of course assignments.

To avoid academic suspension, you must successfully complete BOOST and achieve a minimum 60% overall average once three credits have been attempted. See the Academic Regulations for more information.

Course Fee: $889

What You’ll Gain

BOOST helps you:

• Discover and strengthen the skills and strategies you need to succeed.
• Develop effective approaches to goal setting, motivation, time and attention management, studying, and assignment planning.
• Strengthen your academic writing, critical thinking, numerical reasoning, and scientific thinking skills.
• Build confidence, self-awareness, and a growth mindset.
• Connect with a supportive learning community and develop skills for building professional and academic networks.
• Reconnect with the many supports available at Brock, including Career Zone, Student Health Services, Academic Advising, and more.
• Work with a Learning Skills Specialist who can support you throughout your academic journey.

Ready to Get Started?

If you are eligible for BOOST, you can apply through my.brocku.ca:

1. Log in to my.brocku.ca.
2. Under Additional Information in the Student Self Serve menu, select BoostAPP.
3. Review the conditions of participation.
4. Complete the application.

Once your participation is approved:

1. Register for BOOST as you would for any other Brock course.
2. Register for your other courses, with a maximum of 1.5 credits per term.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 905-688-5550, ext. 5774.

Download the BOOST Brochure

SETT Program

Build the skills to succeed as a student-athlete at Brock.

The Student-Athlete Education, Training and Transition (SETT) Program provides structured academic transition, skill development, and ongoing support to help varsity student-athletes balance the demands of university academics and high-performance sport.

SETT supports student-athletes throughout their Brock journey, with foundational transition support in Year 1 and personalized academic planning in Year 2 and beyond.

How It Works

Year 1: SETT 0N00

SETT 0N00 is designed to help incoming varsity student-athletes make a successful transition to university-level learning while balancing their athletic commitments.

The program includes:

• An in-person, one-hour seminar each week during the Fall and Winter terms.
• Regular academic support activities throughout the year, including at least one academic advising appointment.
• Practical strategies and activities focused on building effective academic habits and managing academic and athletic commitments.
• Course materials provided through Brightspace.

Eligibility: All incoming varsity student-athletes are required to take SETT 0N00.

Cost: Free for first-year varsity student-athletes.

Year 2: Athlete Academic Success Plan

SETT continues into Year 2 and beyond for varsity student-athletes who want to improve their academic standing.

Students will:

• Meet with a Learning Skills Specialist for a one-hour intake consultation.
• Develop a personalized Academic Success Plan.
• Access ongoing check-ins and support as needed throughout the Fall and Winter terms.

What You’ll Gain

SETT helps you:

• Develop effective time-management, scheduling, organization, and study strategies that work around your athletic commitments.
• Build skills in goal setting, self-regulation, motivation, and accountability.
• Strengthen your ability to communicate, self-advocate, and seek support when needed.
• Develop strategies for managing stress, wellness, and the demands of academics and athletics.
• Build confidence, resilience, adaptability, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Create and refine a personalized Academic Performance Plan to support your long-term success.

Ready to Get Started?

Year 1: SETT 0N00

Incoming varsity student-athletes can enrol in SETT 0N00 through their my.brocku.ca registration portal along with their other courses.

For course enrolment support, contact [email protected].

Year 2: Athlete Academic Success Plan

Upper-year varsity student-athletes interested in participating can contact [email protected] to get started.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 905-688-5550, ext. 5774.

Learning Services Certificate Program

Build your skills, connect with your community, and get recognized for your learning.

The Learning Services Certificate Program recognizes Brock students who actively engage in opportunities that support academic success, personal growth, and meaningful participation in the learning community.

Complete eligible workshops, events, and learning opportunities to earn specialized certificates in areas that interest you. You can earn multiple certificates throughout your time at Brock while developing valuable academic and transferable skills.

How It Works

The program is self-paced throughout the academic year and is open to all Brock students.

1. Choose a certificate pathway that interests you.
2. Complete four eligible learning opportunities within that pathway.
3. Submit your certificate request once you’ve completed the requirements.
4. Receive your certificate after Learning Services verifies your participation.

No registration is required. Simply participate in eligible Learning Services workshops and events.

What You’ll Gain

The Certificate Program helps you:

• Develop academic and transferable skills that support success at Brock and beyond.
• Discover learning strategies and resources to support studying, time management, academic integrity, and more.
• Build awareness of the academic supports and services available to you.
• Strengthen your confidence and independence as a learner.
• Demonstrate your commitment to personal, academic, and professional development.
• Connect with and contribute to the Brock learning community.

Certificate Pathways

Academic Integrity Ambassador

The Academic Integrity Ambassador understands the principles of academic integrity and the expectations of university learning. Students develop strategies for managing academic responsibilities, citing sources appropriately, and using artificial intelligence responsibly.

Required Learning Opportunities:

• Academic Integrity: Foundations, Values, and University Expectations
• Managing Your Time and Protecting Your Integrity
• Maintaining Integrity Through Crediting Sources
• Academic Integrity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Learning Strategies Scholar

The Learning Strategies Scholar develops a strong foundation in effective learning practices and academic success strategies. Students explore key concepts related to learning, time management, note-taking, and course engagement.

Required Learning Opportunities:

• Learning with Healthy Habits
• Managing Your Time and Protecting Your Integrity
• Taking More Effective Notes
• Crushing Course Readings

Writing Centre Champion

The Writing Centre Champion builds skills in writing, research, communication, and academic expression through participation in Writing Centre programming.

Required Learning Opportunities:

• Maintaining Integrity Through Crediting Sources
• Presenting and Facilitating
• Writing Your Essay
• Overcoming Writer’s Block
• OR Four eligible Writing Centre workshops or events.

Community Learning Advocate

The Community Learning Advocate demonstrates a commitment to academic growth and engagement with the Brock community through participation in Learning Services programs and events.

Required Learning Opportunities:

• Attend an LS Lunch & Learn
• Attend Night Against Procrastination
• Attend any Learning Services workshop
• Attend a Learning Services Drop-In

Ready to Get Started?

Explore the certificate pathways and start participating in eligible Learning Services workshops and events throughout the academic year.

Choose your pathway, build your skills, and earn recognition for your learning.

Ready to Request Your Certificate?