2010/2011
Brock 101
Business Student Survival Guide
Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Academic Information
More about the Faculty of Business and Your Program
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Academic Rules
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Registration Tips
2010/2011 Important Dates
Academic Integrity
Prerequisites
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Electives and Context Credits
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Portals You Need to Check
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Library and Learning Commons
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Exams
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Tutoring
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Repeating a Course
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Services
Business Career Development Office (BCDO)
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Career Services
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Business Student Levy
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Parking and Bus Pass
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Printing and Photocopying Services
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On-Campus Convenience Stores
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Health and Dental Plan
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Student Development Centre
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Counselling Services
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International Student Services
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Extracurricular Information
International Exchanges
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Dual Degree Program
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Summer Spoken English Promotion Program in China
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Beta Gamma Sigma
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Faculty of Business Student Council (FOBSC)
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Experience Plus
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Mentorship Plus
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Community Connections
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Foundations in Leadership
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Student Life
Brock University Students Union (BUSU)
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Residence and Off-Campus Living
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Meal Plans and DCB (Declining Cash Balance)
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Best Places to Study on Campus
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Center for the Arts
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Athletics and Recreation
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Financial Information
Buying and Selling Textbooks
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Budgeting and Other Costs
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Paying Brock
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Student Awards and Financial Aid
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OSAP
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Advice and Success Tips
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Important Links and Numbers
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Introduction
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Academic Information
MORE
ABOUT THE
FACULTY
OF
BUSINESS
AND
YOUR PROGRAM
AACSB Accreditation
Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB) International signifies, Brock‘s Faculty of Business is a member of an elite group of exceptional business schools
from around the world. Brock is one of only six Ontario universities to hold this accreditation. Being AACSB-accredited means a
business school is able to continuously pass a strict set of standards that ensure quality. This includes the highest-quality classes, teachers, research, students, and programs in the world—all
the things you need to prepare yourself to be one of the best in
business.
BAcc Degree:
As a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) graduate from Brock, you‘ll
have attained the highest level of prerequisite credits towards a
professional accounting designation available in any 4-year program in an Ontario university. The BAcc program is fully accredited by the Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO), Certified
Management Accountants (CMA) and Certified General Accountants (CGA).
BBA Degree:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program will provide you with the management and leadership skills necessary to
succeed in a global economy. You may tailor your degree to
meet your personal goals. Areas of concentration are available in
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management,
Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International
Business, Marketing, Operations Management and Public Administration.
The Co-op Advantage:
Brock has one of the largest co-op programs among Canadian Universities and offers over 25 individual programs in Business, Arts
and Sciences. Brock Co-op boasts a consistent 95% plus employment rate, making our success highly evident. Our dedicated,
professional staff strives to secure the best opportunities for our
students and assesses all work opportunities for academic relevance to ensure contribution to your skills development. Through
your co-op experiences, you will explore career possibilities, discover your interests and develop key industry contacts.
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Academic Rules
BBA Students:
You must maintain a minimum cumulative major average of 70%
and a minimum non-major average of 60% to remain in the BBA
Honours program and the co-op option of the BBA Honours program.
You must maintain a minimum cumulative major average
of 60% and a minimum overall average of 60% at all times in order
to remain in the BBA program.
BAcc Students:
You must maintain a minimum cumulative major average of 70% and
a minimum non-major average of 60% at all times in order to remain
in the BAcc Honours program and the co-op option of the BAcc Honours program.
All Business Students:
There is no probationary period from academic standing requirements. It is solely your responsibility to register for courses and follow your program of study.
Registration Tips
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Clump classes together (there will always be 10 minutes between)
Avoid scheduling more than 3 classes back to back.
Register for electives/context credits that you‘ll enjoy
Other Things to Consider:
 Are you living on or off campus?
 Are you participating in athletics or extracurricular activities?
 Do you have a part-time job?
 Are you a morning or a night person?
 Do you learn better in three one-hour lectures or in one three
– one hour lectures?
2010/2011 Important Dates
Monday, September 6: Labour Day. University
closed. Residence Move In Day.
Thursday, September 9: First day of fall/winter
session, duration 1 and duration 2, day and evening sections, undergraduate program.
Friday, September 24: Last day for duration 1 and duration 2 late
registration and course changes without permission of the instructor.
Brock Registration System closes for duration 1 and duration 2 adds;
last day to drop courses without financial penalty. After this date,
manual course change requests are required.
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Monday, October 11: Thanksgiving Day. University closed (no classes);
library closed.
Friday, November 5: Last date for withdrawal without academic penalty and last day to change from credit to audit status for duration 2
courses without academic penalty.
Thursday, December 2: Last day of lectures, fall term, duration 2
courses. Make up day for Thanksgiving Day duration 1 and duration 2
classes. The schedule will be that of a Monday.
Tuesday, December 7: Reading day. A snow day may be used to cover
classes missed because of adverse weather (if needed). The day of the
week missed will determine the replacement schedule for classes.
Wednesday, December 8 to Tuesday, December 21: Progress examinations for duration 1 courses and final examinations for duration 2
courses.
Wednesday, December 22 noon until noon Sunday, January 9: Residences are closed. *NOTE: According to the Residence Agreement, students must leave residence by noon the day following their last exam
in December and in April.
Friday, December 24 at 12:00 noon until regular University opening
on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:30 am: Christmas and New Year holiday. University closed.
Depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available
during this time. Please check our website at brocku.ca for a list of
openings and hours.
Tuesday, January 4: University reopens.
Monday, January 10: First day of winter term, undergraduate programs.
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Friday, January 21: Last day for duration 3 late registration and
course changes without permission of the instructor. Brock Registration System closes for duration 3 adds; last day to drop courses without financial penalty. After this date, manual course change requests
are required. Last date for withdrawal without academic penalty and
last day to change from credit to audit status for duration 1 courses.
Monday, February 21: Family Day. University closed.
Monday, February 21 to Friday, February 25: Reading Week. No
classes will be held in undergraduate programs.
Friday, February 25: President's Holiday. Administrative offices
closed; Registrar's Office and library open.
Friday, March 4: Last date for withdrawal without academic penalty
and last day to change from credit to audit status for duration 3
courses.
Friday, April 8: Last day of lectures for durations 1 and 3 courses.
Monday, April 11: Reading day. A snow day may be used to cover
classes missed because of adverse weather (if needed). The day of the
week missed will determine the replacement schedule for classes.
Tuesday, April 12 to Wednesday, April 27: Final examinations for
duration 1 and duration 3 courses. *NOTE: According to the Residence
Agreement, students must leave residence by noon the d ay following
their last exam in December and in April.
Friday, April 22: Good Friday. University closed.
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Academic Integrity
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Brock takes academic integrity very seriously. Be familiar with
the policies and consequences of academic misconduct. To read
the Academic Regulations and University Policies, go to
brocku.ca/webcal/2010/undergrad/areg.html.
Academic misconduct includes impersonating someone else in an
exam, copying information from another student, making information available to other students, use of unauthorized material
in an exam, buying or selling of term papers, etc., and all forms of
plagiarism.
Know what plagiarism is: Plagiarism is using, in whole or in part,
any material that is not your own without citing the source.
You must give credit (cite) when you use another person‘s words,
ideas, option or theory. Use quotation marks to identify the exact
words or ideas of another person.
Learn how to use the citing styles (e.g. APA, MLA). Take an essay
writing course.
When in doubt, CITE, CITE, CITE!
Check out brocku.ca/academic-integrity for Brock‘s policies on
plagiarism and academic integrity. You can also read more information in the undergraduate calendar in Section VII.
As a Brock student, you have access to RefWorks through the library website that helps you create a proper bibliography. After
you have created an account, you just input all the information
you know about your sources, choose which citing style
(APA, MLA, etc.) you need,
and it does all the formatting and organizing for you!
Go to brocku.ca/library,
click on Research, then RefWorks.
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Prerequisites
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You are NEVER allowed to take a course without first taking the
proper prerequisite. (i.e. you may not take FNCE 3P93 until you
have completed FNCE 2P91.) Be familiar with the Undergraduate Calendar and follow it carefully. Always follow the correct
Calendar year.
 Courses listed as prerequisites may not be repeated if credit has
been received for higher level courses in the same subject area.
(i.e. you may not re-take FNCE 2P91 after FNCE 3P93 has been
completed.)
 Go to my.brocku.ca and click on Student Self Serve. On the left
menu, click on Program Status and then click on the second tab
that says ―UG #1‖. The program requirements year indicated
on the top right is the calendar year you will need to follow.
If you click on any course in the calendar, you will see its prerequisite
listed right under the course description. To access the 2010 Undergraduate Calendar, go to: brocku.ca/webcal/2010/undergrad/busi.html.
Electives and Context Credits
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Non-Business Electives are defined as any course from any Faculty excluding Business.
Business elective courses are defined as ACTG, ENTR, FNCE,
ITIS, MGMT, MKTG, OBHR, or OPER courses that are not required
for your concentration or degree.
Social Science Context Credit: you do not have to choose anything to satisfy this requirement. It is already satisfied through
your two required first year ECON courses.
Other Context Credits: You will have to choose a Science and a
Humanities course (either two half-credit courses or one fullcredit course from the approved list). A complete list of these
courses can be found by clicking on the ―Context Credits‖ link
on the Advising and Registration menu in the Business Portal.
Portals You Need to Check
my.brocku.ca
This is where you
will register for
courses,
check
your grades, view
your financial history, etc.
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The Business Portal
Portal.bus.brocku.ca
This portal is something you need to familiarize yourself with right away. This
is where you can communicate with your
academic advisers, book academic advising appointments, register for BCDO
events, and access program plans.
The Business Portal should be the first place you go
to look for information when you have a question!
The portal has been designed as a self-serve function specifically for
Business students. If you have any questions about your program,
turn to the portal first. If that does not answer your question, then
see your academic adviser. We highly recommend logging into the
portal when you get home from SMART Start to familiarize yourself
with it. You will be more successful if you know this portal inside
and out!
Things to Access on the Business Portal:
 Academic Advising:
 Communicate with Advisers and BCDO
 Book Advising Appointments
 View Program Plans and Degree Audit
 Course Timetable
 Context Credits and Concentrations
 Services:
 Student Development Centre
 Academic Integrity
 Textbook Search
 Student Awards and Financial Aid
 Forms:
 Student Medical Certificate
 Change of Major Form
 Application to Graduate
 Add/Drop Forms
 Extended Classroom:
 Co-op Resources
 BCDO Event Registration
 Faculty of Business Student Council
 International Exchange and Dual Degree Program
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Things to Access on the Business Portal:
Log in using your user
name (ex. ab10xy) and
your password.
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webmail.brocku.ca
This is where you will access your
Brock email. This is the University‘s main method of contact with
you, so check it regularly!
Also, most professors will not
open your emails if you send
them from Hotmail, etc.
lms.brocku.ca
Isaak is Brock‘s Sakai-based Learning Management System. It facilitates
learning by creating private communities for the exchange of information like dates, files, notes, and other resources while also providing communication tools like mail and discussion boards.
This is something you need to check daily because your profs and TAs
will post important information and you are expected to keep current
with it. This is also the place where profs will notify you if their class is
cancelled for the day.
Library and Learning Commons
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The Learning Commons group study rooms are a great place to
meet a study group or prepare for a presentation. You can see
the schedule and book rooms online at: studyrooms.library.brocku.ca/view.php.
Various quiet and silent study spaces are located throughout the
Library floors. See brocku.ca/library/about-us-lib/policies/studyworkspace for details.
For the basics on the Library, check out the Get Started page:
brocku.ca/library/services-lib/undergraduates/GettingStarted
In-depth Library research assistance is
available from Linda
Lowry, our Business
Liaison Librarian.
Just call (905-6885550 x4650) or
ema il:
li nda.lowry@brocku.ca
for a free consultation.
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Exams
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You can find your exam schedule online by going to: brocku.ca/
services/academic and clicking on ―Exam Schedule.‖
Make sure to double and triple check the date, time, and location
of your exam to avoid going to the wrong place and getting even
more stressed out right before you write!
Be aware that some of the bus schedules change during exam
time. You can find any changes at: yourbus.com.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the official start time of the
exam. Bring your own writing materials (don‘t forget a pencil for
Scantron!) and your Student ID card.
Food and drinks are not allowed in exam rooms, except for water.
Only bring the bare essentials when writing an exam. Where possible, don‘t bring in bags, notes, cell phones, etc.
Tutoring
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Tutors provide peace of mind going into
Critical
your exam, and can sometimes be the
difference in passing or failing your
to your
course. Or better yet, the difference
success
between a 70% and an 85%!
 Tutors are there to support you, even
at the last minute.
 Join the Brock Business Tutoring group
on Facebook to connect with a tutor at any time. All tutors are
free to charge their own rates, but most charge $10-20/hr. It‘s
worth the investment!
 If you are interested in becoming a tutor, email the Tutoring
Coordinator at tutoring@brockbsa.com.
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Repeating a Course
Repeating a Course for which a Passing Grade has been Awarded:
Students may repeat a course in which they have received a passing grade. The grade awarded for a repeated course will supersede the grade from the first attempt of the course regardless of
whether it is higher or lower. Both grades will remain on the student‘s transcript but the second grade, whether higher or lower,
will be used in the computation of the student‘s average. A student will be permitted to repeat passed courses constituting no
more than three credits, but no course may be repeated more
than once.
First year courses and courses listed as prerequisites may not be
repeated if credit has been received for higher level courses in
the same subject.
Repeating a Failed Course:
A student may repeat a failed course, but no course may be repeated more than once. Both grades will remain on the student‘s
transcript but the second grade will be used in the computation
of the student‘s average.
Services
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Business Career Development Office (BCDO)
Your best resource to get a job
Did you know…
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The approximate time an
employer spends reviewing a resume is 30 seconds?
85% of what is verbally
said in an interview is
forgotten within an hour
of the candidate‘s departure?
80% of jobs are never
posted publicly and
learning about them happens through networking?
The Faculty of Business offers exclusive career planning and job
search services through our Business Career Development Office
(BCDO). We provide top quality services, resources, and opportunities
designed to build your skills and knowledge to jump-start your career.
A proven strategy for increasing employability in a competitive job
market: GET INVOLVED!
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Participate in student clubs/associations and academic competitions.
 Volunteer in the community and build your network.
 Attend BCDO events, workshops, and employer sessions, and seek
job/career assistance from knowledgeable BCDO staff.
Get to know us early and seek our assistance often. Here’s how:
Attend Workshops – topics include Resume & Cover Letter Writing,
Job Search & Networking Strategies, Interview Skills to Land a Job.
Attend Events – meet employers and find out about job opportunities,
meet alumni and learn about career options available with your business degree, learn about networking and how it can help your job
search, and practice dining etiquette techniques that can make or
break your career.
Visit our Website - access a variety of online resources, the job
board, and practical job search tools.
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Meet With Us - book an appointment with a career consultant to determine your career options, personal interests, and job search strategy.
Visit us online at brocku.ca/business/bcdo and check out and register for
our events on the portal portal.bus.brocku.ca.
Also, stay up to date with our office on Twitter, twitter.com/brockbcdo
and Facebook, facebook.com/brockbcdo!
Career Services
Career Services is located in the Learning Commons where
they offer a host of useful career workshops and events,
and deliver a wide range of co-curricular skill building programs such as Experience Plus. Each September they coordinate a ―Shop for Jobs‖ fair at the Pen Centre to help students find part-time jobs, and the ―Career and Post Graduate Expo‖ in November for those looking for full time employment or to further their studies. For further information on Career Services visit their website at:
brocku.ca/career-services/students-alumni. Befriend Jack
McIsaac (pictured on left) on Facebook and get the latest
Career Services news and updates!
Business Student Levy
 The Business Student
Levy is designed to enhance the educational
experience of students
in the Faculty of Business. The levy fee is
incorporated into student tuition in the
amount of $18.07 per
semester for full time
Faculty of Business students. This fee services
to fund:
 Creation of Brock Business Cards to be made available to every
business student for use in interviews and networking. To order
yours, visit brockbsa.com/events-services/businesscards.php.
 External student competitions and conferences – similar to the
Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) held annually at
Queen‘s University
 Hiring of a part-time (student) employee to support the Business
Career Development Office (BCDO)
 Student events (such as O-Week events and the Annual Faculty
of Business Formal).
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Parking/Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) Info
 Brock students enrolled in 1.5
credits or more are automatically enrolled in the Universal Bus
Pass. This gets you free transportation as long as you show your
student card with a valid sticker
when you get on the bus. The
three transit partners are St.
Catharines Transit, Niagara
Transit, and Welland Transit.
 The U-Pass is valid from September 1st to April 30th. Make sure to
pick up your U-Pass sticker at the O-Week Vendor Fair. After
that, pickup will be available at the welcome desk outside Union
Station. If you lose your sticker throughout the year, go to the
BUSU office to get a new one.
 Please note that you will be allowed on the bus for the first couple of days in September with just your student card until you get
your sticker. Pick up a bus map at the Welcome Desk in the
Schmon Tower to keep for your reference.
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Parking passes can be purchased through the Parking Services Office or online at brocku.ca/parking.
Printing and Photocopying
Printing from the Computer Commons (Fishbowl)
1. You will first need to add money to your account. You can
check your balance by clicking on the ―Check Printer Balance‖ near the bottom left of your desktop. To add money,
log in to one of the two stations located by the release stations. Drop in your coins, and confirm the amount before
logging out again.
2. When you go to print your document, make sure that you are
sending it to the correct printer. (i.e., it should say ―upper
level‖ in the name of the printer if you are on the upper level.)
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3. Then go to the release station and log in there. Select the
document(s) you want to print, and then click ―Release‖ and
―End Session.‖
Printing from your laptop
1. Your file must be a Word document (.doc), a PDF document
(.pdf) or a rich-text document (.rtf)
2. Upload your file at webprint.library.brocku.ca.
3. Take note of the time your file was submitted.
4. Go to the Learning Commons, and enter ―webprint‖ as the
username at one of the print release workstations located in
the two ―Copiers and Printer‖ areas.
5. Select your document based on the time it was accepted, and
print.
Printing and Photocopying at Footnotes
Brock Footnotes has everything for your Printing, Copying, Binding,
Laminating, Faxing, Courier, and Promotional item needs. They also
offer a vast selection of stationery, Brock and Badger apparel, gift
ideas, and more. It is located in the Heritage Place Plaza across
Glenridge Ave. Check brocku.ca/bookstore for the hours.
Photocopying
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You can photocopy in the library for 10¢/page by purchasing a
Library print/photocopy card from the card machine. You can
also go to Footnotes, as mentioned above.
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The cheapest place on campus is in SubCetera located in Academic South. Purchase a photocopy card from the cashier and each
page only costs 5¾¢/page! Photocopying is easy – just stick your
photocopy card into the machine and press release when you
have finished photocopying. The funds on your card will carry
over to the next year as well.
Convenience Stores
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SubCetera in Academic South
General Brock in Thistle
Footnotes in the Heritage
Place Plaza by East Academic
Campus Bookstore
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Health and Dental Plan
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If you already have a medical plan that you are covered under
(through your parents, etc.), you can choose to co-ordinate both
plans or opt-out of the student health plan.
Visit brocku.studentwise.ca to see what you are eligible for. You
can also click on ―Find a Practitioner‖ on the right side of the
page to see a complete network of health professionals that have
agreed to give Brock students fair pricing. You can also create an
account on this website to view the status of your claims at any
time.
You may have to download a claim form, fill it out and submit it
to the office to the right of the BUSU office in the Student Alumni
Centre. Alternatively, your practitioner can claim the expenses
electronically from their end. You always pay the full expense
up front, and Brock will reimburse you the amount you are entitled to. You will receive an email letting you know when your
cheque arrives.
Student Health Services is located in Harrison Hall across from
Walker Complex. You can book an appointment by calling 905688-5550, ext. 3243.
Student Development Centre
The Student Development Centre is located on the fourth floor of the
Schmon Tower and focuses on enhancing student development
through workshops, services, and partnerships. Listed below are the
seven services they offer.
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Aboriginal Student Services: AbSS is an advocate centre, working
on your behalf as a liaison between the student and the faculty
or administration, and encourages peer support.
Leadership Programs: offers skill-based training and leadership
programming designed to bring out and polish the leader in you.
Learning Skills: provides free academic support for all Brock students to help them achieve their full potential in University and
beyond. Drop-in help is available at the Learning Cen-
tre in the Learning Commons with essay writing,
math/science skills, exam preparation and more. Go
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to brocku.ca/learning-skills/drop-in-learning-centre for the dropin hours. Workshops are offered in topics such as ―What is your
Learning Style‖, ―Quoting and Paraphrasing‖, and ―ASA Style Annotations‖. Check out brocku.ca/learning-skills/workshops for a
full listing of Workshops.
Non-Academic Student Discipline: administers the Student Code
of Conduct.
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Personal Counselling: offers services for students who are experiencing personal/social difficulties while studying at Brock.
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD): provides services
and support to students with a documented disability.
Student Event Risk Management: provides opportunities for students to take a leadership position on minimizing the level of risk
in various activities while still offering quality student events.
Visit brocku.ca/student-development-centre for more information.
Counselling Services
The Counselling staff offers services for students who are experiencing personal/social difficulties while studying at Brock. The majority
of services are offered on an individual basis however they do offer
some group programs. Confidential Personal Counselling is available
to Brock students at no cost. To make an appointment call 905-6885550 ext. 4750 during regular office hours (8:30 - 12:00, 1:00 - 4:30)
or you can go to the Student Development Centre (ST400) during office hours and make the call from there. You should be offered an
appointment within the next 3 working days. Every effort is made to
see a student in crisis immediately. In such cases calling ext. 3240
will get you the quickest response.
International Student Services
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Welcome to Canada! Although the
culture here will be different from
what you are used to, we hope the
transition will be easy and fun. As an
international student, there are many
resources available to you.
The International Student Orientation is
on September 11th from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. This is when you will sign up for
your health insurance (UHIP) and will be
given more information about fees and other important items.
Check out brocku.ca/international-services/student-services/
international-student-guide for more information about permits
and visas, Canadian culture, health insurance, accommodation,
and much more. You can also join the ―International Services,
Brock University‖ Facebook group to connect with other international students.
The International Student Center is located beside East Academic
and the main office is GLN210.
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Extracurricular Information
International Exchanges
Participating in an exchange can give
you that added dimension when you
apply for a job after graduation. Employers will be interested in your international experience. You will experience a different culture, new
ways of learning, and have the opportunity to travel.
Tuition is paid to Brock so there is no additional cost in tuition fees.
Accommodation and other living expenses will not be much different
than living in residence at Brock. For a full list of our partner schools,
go to: brocku.ca/business/current/undergraduate/internationalexchange-program-2-2.
Dual Degree Program
The European Business School, International University Schloss
Reichartshausen (EBS) is ranked as one
of the top universities in Germany.
Brock has a partnership with them and
this allows Brock students to complete
their first 2.5 years at Brock and the
remaining 1.5 years at EBS.
Each student, upon successful completion of the course of studies, will
receive 2 degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Brock, and a Bachelor of Science in General Management from EBS. For
more information, go to: brocku.ca/business/current/undergraduate/
european-business-school.
Summer SEPP China Program
The Spoken English Promotion Project
(SEPP) at Zhejiang Gongshang
(business and technology) University
(ZJGSU) in Hangzhou, China is a 3
week opportunity where students will
become English Conversational Teaching Assistants. Your job will include
encouraging English conversations
amongst Chinese students.
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This program includes the opportunity for each Brock student to take
Chinese culture, language and business courses, as well as going on local
tours in Hangzhou. For more information, go to: brocku.ca/business/
current/undergraduate/china-teaching-assistantship.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS)
Brock is among only eight Canadian universities
to have a chapter in the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honours Society. With over 415
Chapters worldwide, BGS celebrates academic
excellence in undergraduate and graduate business studies. Membership in BGS is lifetime and
is the highest recognition a business student
anywhere in the world can receive. Undergraduate students who are in the top 10% of their
third or fourth year classes are invited to become lifetime members of BGS. For more information, go to: brocku.ca/business/current/
undergraduate/life-at-brock/beta -gammasigma.
Faculty of Business Student Council (FOBSC)
Involvement in the Faculty of Business Student Council is predicated
on the concept of the ‗extended
classroom‘. Students take what
they learn in class and put the theory to practice in real time situations. This not only reinforces what
students learn in lecture but also
prepares them with real life experience.
Once again, the year ahead brings a
sense of fresh optimism. With even greater accomplishments to build
off than in the previous years, the BSA and all of the student associations look to make this the most successful year in the Faculty of
Business‘ history! You do not want to miss out! GET INVOLVED!
Listed below are six clubs/associations that represent the FOBSC in
nearly every function of business. It is a good idea to get involved
with at least one of these clubs in your first year. You will learn
more about that area of business, meet new people, and have fun
while extending your Brock experience beyond the classroom.
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BSA: The Business Students‘ Association is
the umbrella organization for the Faculty of
Business Student Council (FOBSC). They sell
Brock Business clothing at student-friendly
prices and host a variety of events throughout the year. Check out brockbsa.com or
email getinvolved@brockbsa.com for more
information.
BBB: The Brock Business Badgers carry the
responsibility of representing Brock‘s Accounting and Business Programs. They primarily deliver presentations in the Niagara
Region to secondary schools throughout the
year promoting Brock Business. Check out
brockbusinessambassadors.com
for more
information.
BFIG: The Brock Finance and Investment
Group is a team of focused students and
graduates who actively invest capital in the
North American marketplace.
Check out
brockfinance.com for more information.
BMA: The Brock Marketing Association allows
students to gain real experience by creating
and executing marketing campaigns for real
companies. In addition to this, they also hold
a variety of internal marketing case competitions that help to better prepare Brock students to compete in external competitions.
The BMA also assists in marketing special
events for other Faculty of Business
clubs. Check out brockmarketing.ca for more
information.
BUASA: The Brock University Accounting Students‘ Association‘s mission is to provide an
opportunity for all students with an interest
in accounting to get involved through conferences, competitions and networking opportunities with their fellow students and potential employers. Check out brockaccounting.ca for more information.
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DECA U: DECA U Brock works to integrate
classroom curriculum with business simulations and case study competitions to
prepare you for a variety of careers in
marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Check out www.brockbsa.com/
decau for more information.
HRMA: The Brock Human Resource Management Association was established to
encourage students with an interest in
Human Resources to learn about the industry by networking with professionals,
attending events focused on various areas
of HR, as well as participating in experiential learning activities directly related
to HR. Check out brockhrma.com for
more information.
Experience Plus
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So now you know that you need to do something extra-curricular
to differentiate yourself at Brock, but what do you do first? You
learn about Experience Plus!
Experience Plus is offered through Career Services and provides
you with an official transcript from Brock showcasing all of your
extra-curricular activities. This includes:
 Volunteer hours
 On-campus job hours
 Time dedicated to student clubs
 Professional Development activities (i.e. Conferences attended)
 Participation in all on-campus workshops and events, including BCDO.
 Mentorship Plus hours
Experience Plus gives you the edge you need with your resume
and career portfolio.
To access your transcript, go to Student Self Serve by logging into
my.brocku.ca. Once you are there, click on the ―Student Self
Service—Menu‖ link and then choose ―Career Services‖,
―Experience Plus‖, and ―Student Data‖.
This is where you will first register for your transcript, then view
your experience and add new ones.
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Mentorship Plus
 This is a new and exciting opportunity that has evolved over the
last couple of years. Mentorship Plus assists current students in
their transition from high school to university, and then ultimately
from university to full time employment.
 Registering is easy—just go
to mentormatch.brocku.ca
and fill out your information.
 You will be matched up
with a senior student who
is in the same program and
has the same interests as
you. They will help you
throughout the year to
show you around campus,
answer any questions, and
give advice.
Highly
recommended!
Community Connections
The Community Connections Team is a group of students who work
on behalf of the University to provide a broad range of community
programs, events and volunteer opportunities to members of the
Brock Community. Students are encouraged to become more involved within the Niagara Region. Your university experience at
Brock can be enriched by being involved in the community, and you
will graduate not only with a degree but also with awesome memories and a great resume.
6 reasons to get involved with community connections:
 Enrich your university experience and enhance Brock
school spirit!
 Meet new people and network
 Find out about what‘s going on
 Build your resume
 Be recognized by your university
 Give back to your community!
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The Participation Passport Program informs students about upcoming campus and community events and rewards them for being involved in all aspects of campus life. Registration is easy.
All you have to do is swipe your student card at the Community
Connections booth at SMART Start or visit our booth during Orientation Week and a Participation Passport profile will be created for you. For every social or community event you attend
throughout the year, you will receive credit towards some great
prizes!
Membership is free and it has its privileges! Be the first to know
about campus and community events, as well as volunteer opportunities through our e-newsletter. Win tickets to Brock events
and memorabilia just by being involved. Enjoy opportunities to
meet new friends and network with community members!
For more information, contact the Community Connections Team
at ext. 4000 or online at brocku.ca/communityconnections.
Foundations in Leadership
The Foundations in Leadership
Series is a leadership training
program designed to give you
self-awareness and many of the
basic skills used by effective
leaders. It provides you with the
self-knowledge, attitudes, strategies and basic skills possessed
by effective leaders. In addition,
employers have confirmed that
our training makes a difference.
The Series consists of four separate levels: Bronze: Foundations
in Interpersonal Communications, Silver: Foundations in Problem
Solving and Conflict Management, Gold: Foundations in Group
Work, and Platinum: Foundations in Leadership Style. The length
of each level is six weeks. Each week consists of a two-hour
training session and up to one hour of between session tasks.
Each level you complete will earn you a recognition certificate, a
Participation Passport swipe, and Experience Plus credit. For
more information and to register, please contact us at leadership@brocku.ca or visit our website at brocku.ca/sdc/leadership.
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Student Life
Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU)
BUSU Mission: Effectively representing YOU as an undergraduate student.
How Are We Going to Do It? BUSU‘s mission is to help you as a student adjust to a new life at University, and have an awesome time
along the way. BUSU is here for you to help make your transition into
University easy; we provide services like foot patrol, locker rentals,
and the U-Pass. Our media outlets, Brock radio (CFBU), BrockTV, and
the Brock Press are working towards student awareness and to connect students.
Best of all, BUSU is here to have fun! That is why we have planned
mind-blowing events that you will never forget. This year we are hosting events such as the tower party, awesome live bands, Shinerama
and much more. Check out busu.net for updates and information.
BUSU Working with Business Students: As a business student, BUSU
allows you many opportunities to gain valuable business experience.
Depending on your needs, BUSU offers volunteering, executive, and
political positions that will make your resume STAND OUT. For more
information about ways to get involved check out the Student Handbook that will be given away during Orientation week.
As a business student, we know that you entrepreneurs have some crazy ideas for your future businesses! Already have a business plan, but
don‘t know where to start with it? Sebastian Prins is a fellow Business
student who is now the Vice President of Finance for the Student Union and would love to talk to you about your ideas! Schedule a meeting or just a chat over coffee by emailing him at vpfa@busu.net.
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Residence and Living Off-Campus
 There are two Service Desks which operate 24/7 during the school
year. The North Service Desk is located in DeCew Residence, near
stairwell 14. It services students living in residences on the north
side of campus: DeCew, Vallee, Earp and Quarry View. The South
Service Desk is located in the lobby of Lowenberger Residence. It
services students living on the south side of campus: Lowenberger
and Village.
 Go to brocku.ca/residence for Residence FAQs, rules, important
dates, and the most up-to-date information
 For students who are living off-campus, go to brocku.ca/ocl for
apartment and house listings, and information on tenant rights,
subletting your room, and other resources.
Meal Plans and DCB (Declining Cash Balance)
For those of you who do not have a meal plan or need additional
money on your student card, DCB is great because you do not
have to carry cash. Go to: card.brocku.ca. Log in and you can
access your account information and add funds. Use it like cash –
it is accepted at most places on campus, as well as a few places
off campus, like Boston Pizza and Shoppers Drug Mart at the Pen
Centre.
Check out brocku.ca/diningservices for more information.
Best Places to Study on Campus
 The Library, Learning Commons, SubCetera, and Plaza 4 th Floor
are all great places to find a corner to study in. These places all
have comfortable seating and electrical outlets. You will soon
find your favourite place to spend some quality time with your
textbooks!
 The Kenmore Centre is open 24 hours a day during exam period,
so you will never be out of a place to study!
Centre for the Arts
As a student, you are able to buy tickets to
select shows at the Centre for the Arts for
$20. Check out http://www.arts.brocku.ca/
studenttix.php for a full schedule. Tickets
can be purchased online or at the box office
outside the Sean O‘Sullivan Theatre in Thistle.
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Athletics and Recreation
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The Department of Recreation Services operates the facilities in
the Walker Complex, including three gymnasia, the recreational
200m track, squash courts, the Zone fitness Centre, the Eleanor
Misener Aquatic Centre (50m pool) and the Leo LeBlanc Rowing
Centre. Outside, there are four tennis courts and seven playing
fields. Recreation Services offers programs in aquatics, intramurals, fitness, dance and much more.
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All students have free access to the Walker Complex activity areas (excluding the Zone and Rowing Centre). Show your student
card at the Central Equipment Room to receive a wristband each
time you use the facility.
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There is a brochure available online at brocku.ca/recreationservices with membership prices, information about intramurals,
first aid courses, and more.
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To buy a membership, go to the Welcome Desk in the Walker
Complex. Payment can be made by cash, debit, cheque, Visa, or
MasterCard.
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Find a list of Frequently Asked Questions at brocku.ca/recreation
-services/faq.
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Financial Information
Buying and Selling Textbooks

Booklists are available the
week before the beginning of
classes. You can find it at:
brocku.ca/bookstore and
then click on ―textbook
search‖ on the right hand
side. On that page, you can
find out what textbooks you need, if those textbooks are in stock
- both used and new, and how much they cost.
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The Campus Store (located on the first floor of the Plaza building)
sells new AND used textbooks. Sign up for their eNewsletter at
brocku.ca/bookstore and you will find out about secret sales locations, specials, contests, and most importantly, when the ―Cash
for Books‖ used textbook sales are going to be.
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A cheaper alternative is to buy e-books. However, you should
consider the nature of the course before buying an e-book; i.e.,
you should not buy an e-book for a course if you are supposed to
bring your text to class to work through textbook problems.
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You can usually save money on used textbooks by visiting some of
the places in the list below. However, be very careful when buying used books! Make sure to double check the edition number to
make sure you don‘t get stuck with a previous edition that has
different questions and content in it. Also be aware that the
American and Canadian editions will be different, even if they
are the same edition number.
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Visit the ―Brock Books for Students‖ group on Facebook. This is a
great place to check first, since you will not have to pay any
shipping! Just connect with a seller and arrange a meeting on
campus.
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Visit www.amazon.ca. Amazon has many good deals on used
textbooks, and shipping is only an additional $6.49 if you are buying in Canada.
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Visit www.textbookexchange.ca, and www.abebooks.com.
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There are tons of other websites – just do an internet search
and you will come up with many more.
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Students also post their books for sale on bulletin boards around
campus—so keep an eye out for them throughout the year.
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At the end of the year, you can sell your used textbooks by any
one of the methods mentioned above!
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In addition, you can go back to the ―Textbooks‖ page at
brocku.ca/bookstore and click on ―Used Textbooks‖. You can
then calculate how much the Campus Store will pay you for your
used textbooks at the ―Cash for Books‖ event. As long as you
are willing to sell your textbooks and keep them in reusable
condition, this enables you to cut your textbook expenditures in
half, with very little effort.
Budgeting and Other Costs
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Use the Fees Estimator at:
experience.brocku.ca/Undergraduate_Study/costsbudgeting.ezc.
This will help give you an idea of what you should expect to pay in
your first year.
The following costs vary from person to person, but you should
use this list as a guideline to create your budget:
 Textbooks and Supplies
 Transportation
 Clothing and Laundry
 Pocket Money/Entertainment
 Rent and Utilities, or Residence Fees
 Food and Household Expenses
 Phone
 Insurance (if you are renting off-
campus, see if you can add your
apartment to your parent’s insurance
plan – this usually costs around $20/month and protects you
from theft, vandalism, fire, and general liability)
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Paying Brock
Find the balance you owe by logging onto my.brocku.ca. Click on
Student Self Serve, then Financial History. To see a complete list
of the fees that are included in your tuition amount, visit:
busu.net/government/student-fees. Listed below are your options for payment, in the order of preference:
1. Internet, Phone, or ATM
2. At the teller at your bank
3. If you are an international student, email res@brocku.ca
for details on how to pay
4. Tear off the lower part of your Student Fee Statement and
mail it together with your payment (cheque or money order
made payable to Brock University) to:
Brock University Processing Centre
PO Box 3278, Postal Station A
Toronto, ON
M5W 4K2
Student Awards and Financial Aid

There are many scholarships available to you through donors at
Brock. Some are only available to upper-year students, so keep
this website handy: brocku.ca/safa.
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Financial peer assistants are Brock students who are available to
help you with money-related problems. The service is 100% nonjudgmental, confidential, one-on-one and best of all . . . FREE!
They can also provide budgeting workshops. Email fpa@brocku.ca
to book an appointment.
OSAP
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When your loan arrives in September, Brock will send you an
email with the instructions for pickup. Make sure to bring your
SIN Card, government-issued photo ID, and a void cheque when
you come to pick up your loan.
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It is a good idea to keep all your OSAP documents in a file until
after you graduate.
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Advice & Success Tips
 You are expected to attend all classes
and complete all the readings in order to
be successful. Participation and asking
questions is a necessity.
 A good rule of thumb is to spend 3 hours
in preparation/reading for every hour of
class time.
 Expect University to be tough. Expect to
work hard. “Coasting” may have
student-t
ostudent t
ried
& true ad
vice
worked in high school but it does
not exist here!
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Many people say that University is all
about time management.
They are
right. Find a way to budget your time so
that you use it more effectively. This is
especially important because it is
much easier to keep up than to
catch up.
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If you do not work well with others, it is
important that you learn how to. Group
work is a reality in the real world and it
is in your best interest to learn early on
how to work effectively as part of a
team.
Keep in mind that it is always your responsibility to keep up to date with your
finances as Brock does not mail anything
to you. Check your financial history at
my.brocku.ca.
Always review your course outlines carefully. They contain important information about grading, attendance, and assignment
due dates.
Look us up on Facebook! Join the official Faculty of Business
page. It is administered by senior students who will be able to
answer any general questions you have. It is also a really good
place to connect with other First Year BBA/BAcc students, find
used textbooks, and stay updated with FOB News!
Many people recommend keeping any high school Business course
notes you have, as you may reference them in some introductorylevel courses in first year.
Students who seek help early are ahead of the game!
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More Success Tips
Finance
 Be realistic about what you can and cannot afford.
 Prepare and stick to a budget
 See a financial peer for help managing your finances
Organize
 Plan for studying, classes, exercise, eating, sleeping and don’t
forget fun
 See a Learning Skills instructor for help with planning and organizational skills
Relax
 Find time for down time, and to do the things you enjoy
 See a personal counselor for help in managing your stress
Set your Goals
 Both long-term and short-term
 Take a workshop with Learning Skills, Career Services or the
BCDO to help you set your path.
Unique
 Make yourself more marketable by staying involved
 Participate in the Foundations in Leadership Series
 Take advantage of the many job/volunteer opportunities
through Experience Plus!
Classes
 Go to all your classes
 Participate in seminars, discussions, study groups
Campus
 Spend time on campus
 Make new friends
Eat
 Good nutritious meals
 Look after your health - stay fit and well
Study
 Use a good study plan - work smart, not just hard
 Review your work often and take good notes
 Use study skills support available at the SDC
Services
 Use the many helpful services and resources available to you
including Academic Advising, the Student Development Centre,
the Business Career Development Office, and more.
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Important Links & Numbers
Academics
Business Student Portal: portal.bus.brocku.ca
Brock Portal: my.brocku.ca
Brock Email: webmail.brocku.ca
Sakai: lms.brocku.ca
Course Timetable: www.brocku.ca/registrar/guides/returning/
timetable
Course Calendar: www.brocku.ca/webcal/current/undergrad
Services
BCDO: brocku.ca/business/bcdo
Campus Security: ext. 4300 (Day), ext. 3200 (Emergency/Night),
brocku.ca/campus-security
Foot Patrol: ext. 4700, footpatrol@busu.net
Mentorship Plus Registration: mentormatch.brocku.ca
Personal Counselling Services: ext. 4750 to book an appointment or
ext. 3240 for emergency
Residence General Inquiries and Maintenance Requests:
res@brocku.ca or ext. 3370
North Service Desk (serving DeCew, Vallee, Earp, Quarry View)
northdesk@brocku.ca or ext. 3706
South Service Desk (serving Lowenberger, Village) southdesk@brocku.ca or ext. 4311
Student Health Services: ext. 3243
Faculty
of
Business
Faculty of Business
Brock University
Niagara Region
500 Glenridge Ave.
St. Catharines, ON
Canada, L2S 3A1
905-688-5550
Brocku.ca