Brock 101Business student survival guide2012-13

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Academic information: 1• Business degree information: 2

• Average requirements: 3

• Registration tips: 3

• 2012-13 Important dates: 4

• Exams and tutoring: 5

• Important websites: 6

• The Faculty of Business portal: 7

Services: 8• Business Career Development

Office (BCDO): 9

• Business Student Levy: 9

• Career Services: 10

• Parking and bus pass: 10

• Health and dental plan: 10

• Student Development Centre: 11

• Counselling Services: 11

• International Student

Services: 12

• Mentorship Plus: 12

Extracurricular information: 13• International Exchanges: 14

• Summer Spoken English

Promotion Project in China: 14

• Beta Gamma Sigma: 15

• Experience Plus: 15

• Faculty of Business Student

Council (FOBSC): 15

• Community Connections: 18

• Foundations in Leadership: 18

Student life: 19• Brock University Students Union

(BUSU): 20

• Residence and Off-Campus

Living: 20

• Centre for the Arts: 20

• Meal Plans and DCB

(Declining Cash Balance): 21

• Best places to study

on campus: 21

• Athletics and recreation: 21

Financial information: 22• Buying and selling textbooks: 23

• Budgeting and other costs: 23

• How to pay your tuition: 23

• Student Awards and

Financial Aid: 24

• OSAP: 24

Advice and success tips: 25• Student-to-student tried

and true advice: 26

• Important links and numbers: 27

Map: 28

welcome You’re going through an exciting

time. This guide has been designed

to compile everything you need to

know and answer any questions you

may have about being successful

at Brock. We’ll tell you not only how

to survive and stay afloat at Brock,

but also assist you to make the most

out of your University experience.

Be prepared to have the best years of your life

Academic information• Business degree information• Average requirements• Registration tips • Important dates 2012-13• Exams and tutoring• Important websites• The Faculty of Business portal

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AACSB accreditationAccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) signifies that Brock’s Faculty of Business is an elite member 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 ensures quality of classes, teachers, research, students

and programs in the world.

BAcc degreeAs 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 four-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.

Co-op programsBrock has one of the largest co-op programs among Canadian Universities and offers more than 25 individual programs in Business, Arts and Sciences. Brock Co-op boasts a consistent 95 per cent-plus employment rate, making our success highly evident. Through your co-op experiences, you’ll explore career possibilities, discover your interests and develop key industry contacts.

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BBA programYou must maintain a minimum cumulative major average of 70 per cent and a minimum non-major average of 60 per cent 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 per cent and a minimum overall average of 60 per cent at all times in order to remain in the BBA program.

BAcc programYou must maintain a minimum cumulative major average of 70 per cent and a minimum non-major average of 60 per cent at all times in order to remain in the BAcc Honours program and the co-op option of the BAcc Honours program.

Academic integrityBrock 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/2012

/undergrad/areg.html

Registration tips• Always check with your academic

advisers first.

• Clump classes together (there will always be 10 minutes between).

• Avoid scheduling more than three classes back to back.

• Register for electives/context credits that you’ll enjoy.

• Duration 1 courses run from September to April.

• Duration 2 courses run from September to December

• Duration 3 courses run from January to April.

• Ensure that you have the prerequisite for each course.

Remember to ask yourself

✔ 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-hour lecture?

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Average requirementsCritical to your success

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September• Sept. 3: Labour Day. University closed.

Residence Move-in Day.

• Sept. 6: First day of Fall/Winter session, Duration 1 and Duration 2, day and evening sections, undergraduate

program.

• Sept. 21: Last day for Duration 1 and 2 late registration and course changes. Brock registration system closes for Duration 1 and Duration 2 courses; last day to drop courses without financial penalty.

October• Oct. 8: Thanksgiving Day. University

closed (no classes)

November• Nov. 2: Last date for withdrawal from

Duration 2 courses without academic

penalty.

• Nov. 29: Last day of lectures, Fall

term, Duration 2 courses.

December• Dec. 5-18: Duration 1 progress exams

and Duration 2 final exams.

• Dec. 21: University closes at

4:30 p.m.

January• Jan. 2: University reopens.

• Jan. 7: First day of Winter term classes.

• Jan. 18: Last day for Duration 3 late registration and course changes. Brock registration system closes for Duration 3 courses; last day to drop Duration 3 courses without academic penalty.

February• Feb. 18: Family Day. University closed.

• Feb. 18-22: Reading Week.

No classes will be held.

March• March 8: Last date for withdrawal

from Duration 3 courses without academic

penalty.

• March 29: Good Friday. University

closed.

April• April 8: Last day of lectures for

Durations 1 and 3 courses.

• April 11-24: Final examinations for Duration 1 and Duration 3 courses.

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Tutoring• A tutor is a proactive way to keep

up with your studies.

• You can sign up to be a tutor or

to request a tutor online at brocku.ca/learning-skills

• Our Accounting Students’ Association (ASA) also offers free tutoring for Accounting courses. Please see their website for dates and hours of operation at brockaccounting.ca

Academic advising

As an undergraduate student in the

Faculty of Business, you have three

academic advisers here to help you.

We can assist you with ANY questions

that you might have during your

academic career.

Feel free to contact us on the portal at portal.bus.brocku.ca

✔ You can find your exam schedule online by going to: my.brocku.ca and clicking on “Exam Schedule.”

✔ Make sure to double and triple check the date, time, and location of your exam.

✔ Arrive at least 15 minutes before the official start time of the exam. Bring your

own writing materials and your Student ID card.

Exams Things to know

Academic assistance We’ll help you to succeed

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Your Advisers:Nathan Braun Taro Hall Rm 356

Diana deMan Taro Hall Rm 354

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my.brocku.caThis is where you will register for courses, check your grades, view your

financial history, etc.

webmail.brocku.caThis is where you will access your Brock email. This is the University’s

main method of contact with you, so be sure to check it regularly.

lms.brocku.caIsaak is Brock’s Sakai-based Learning Management System. Isaak provides you with course specific dates, files, notes, as well as tools like mail and discussion boards.

Your professors and TAs will post important information here so check this as frequently as possible. This is also the place where professors will notify you if their class is cancelled for the day.

Important sites You can log in to all of these by using your

user name (aa12bb) and your password.

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You can access this portal at portal.bus.brocku.caThe business portal should be the first place you go to look for information when you have a question.

If you have any questions about your program, turn to the portal first. You will be more successful if you know this portal inside and out!

portal.bus.brocku.caYou can log in to all of these by using your

user name (aa12bb) and your password.

Academic advising• Communicate with advisers

and BCDO

• Book advising appointments

• View program plans

• Course timetable

• Context credits

• 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

Information available on the business portal:

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Services • Business Career

Development Office (BCDO) • Business student levy• Career services• Health and Dental Plan• Student Development Centre• Counselling Services• International Student Services• Mentorship Plus

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Business Career Development Office (BCDO) Your best resource to get a job

Did you know…• The approximate time an employer

spends reviewing a resumé is 30 seconds?

• 85 per cent of what is verbally said in an interview is forgotten within an hour of the candidate’s departure?

• 80 per cent of jobs are never posted publicly and learning about them happens through networking?

The Faculty of Business offers you exclusive career planning and job search support through the Business Career Development Office (BCDO). We provide a platform for connecting you with employers and help you develop practical strategies to jump start your career.

A proven strategy for increasing employability in a competitive job market: GET INVOLVED!

• Participate in student associations and academic competitions

• Volunteer in the community and build your network.

• Get to know the BCDO and seek our assistance often: attend events, workshops, and employer sessions, and meet with our staff for job/career assistance.

Please visit us at brocku.ca/business bcdo or contact us through the portal at portal.bus.brocku.ca. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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 funds:

• Creation of Brock business cards to be made available to every business student for use in interviews and networking.

• External student competitions and conferences.

• 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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Career servicesCareer Services is located in the Learning Commons where it offers a host of useful career workshops and events, and delivers a wide range of cocurricular skill-building programs such as Experience Plus. Each September, the office co-ordinates 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 the website at: brocku.ca/career-services/students-alumni. Friend Jack McIsaac on Facebook and get the latest Career Services news and updates.

Parking and 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. The three transit partners are St. Catharines Transit, Niagara Transit and Welland Transit.

• The U-Pass is valid from Sept. 1 to April 30. 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.

• Parking passes can be purchased through Parking Services or online at brocku.ca/parking.

Health and dental plan• As a student at Brock, you’ll be

charged and given a health and dental plan. If you already have a medical plan, (through your parents, etc.), you can choose to co-ordinate both plans or opt out of the student health plan.

• Visit busu.net/services/health-and-dental-plan health-and-dental-plan for more information regarding your health and dental needs as well as opt-out information.

• Student Health Services is available to all Brock students and is located in Harrison Hall across from Walker Complex. You can book an appointment by calling 905-688-5550 x3243.

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Student Development CentreThe Student Development Centre is located on the fourth floor of the Schmon Tower and focuses on enhancing student development through workshops, services, and partnerships

The centre offers many services:

• Aboriginal Student Services is an

advocate centre, working on your

behalf as a liaison between the student

and the faculty or administration, and

encourages peer support.

• You can register with the SDC to

request a tutor or to become a tutor.

• 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 Centre in the Learning Commons with essay writing, math/science skills, exam preparation and more.

• Workshops are offered in topics such as “What is your Learning Style”, “Quoting and Paraphrasing”, and “ASA Style Annotations”.

• Services for Students with Disabilities provides services and support to

students with a documented disability.

Be sure to visit brocku.ca/student-

development-centre for more

information as well as hours of

operation.

Counselling Services

The counselling staff offers services

for students who are experiencing

personal/social difficulties while studying

at Brock. Confidential personal counselling

is available to Brock students at no cost.

To make an appointment, call

905-688-5550 x4750 during regular

office hours (8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m.

to 4:30 p.m.) or you can go to the Student

Development Centre (ST400) during

office hours and make the call from there.

These highly trained counsellors are there

to help you. In a crisis situation, please

call x3240 for immediate assistance.

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International Student ServicesWelcome 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.

• International Student Orientation is held in September. 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 Centre is located in the International Centre, Room 210.

Mentorship Plus• 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. The mentor will help you throughout the year to show you around campus, answer any questions, and give advice.

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Extracurricular information

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• International exchanges• Summer Spoken English

Project Program in China• Beta Gamma Sigma• Experience Plus• Faculty of Business

Student Council (FOBSC)• Community Connections• Foundations in Leadership

International exchangesParticipating 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’ll 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/international/exchange-programs

Summer SEPP China ProgramThe Spoken English Promotion Project (SEPP) at Zhejiang Gongshang (business and technology) University(ZJGSU) in Hangzhou, China is a three-week opportunity where students will become English Conversational Teaching Assistants.

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/international/china-teaching-assistantship

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Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS)Brock is among only eight Canadian universities to have a chapter in the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honours Society. With more than 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 per cent of their third or fourth year classes are invited to

become lifetime members of BGS.

Experience PlusExperience Plus is offered through Career Services and provides you with an official transcript from Brock showcasing all of your extracurricular 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 resumé and career portfolio. brocku.ca/career-services/students-alumni/plus-programs

Faculty of Business Student Council (FOBSC)Listed on the next page are the eight clubs/associations that make up the Faculty of Business Students’ Council. By getting involved in your first year, you’ll learn more about all of the business concentrations, meet new people, attend competitions and conferences 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, print free business cards and

host a variety of events throughout the year.

brockbsa.com

BFIG The Brock Finance and Investment Group is a team of focused students and graduates who actively invest capital in the North American marketplace, compete in competitions and attend events such as Day on Bay and

trips to Wall Street. brockfinance.com

BUMAThe Brock U Marketing Association allows students to gain real experience by creating and executing marketing campaigns for real companies. In addition to this, they also compete in external competitions and assist in marketing special events for other Faculty of

Business clubs. brockmarketing.ca

BUASAThe Brock University Accounting Students’ Association provides an opportunity for all students with an interest in accounting to get involved through conferences, competitions, events and networking opportunities

with their fellow students and potential employers. brockaccounting.ca

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HRMAThe Brock Human Resource Management Association encourages 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. brockhrma.com

BUEC The Brock University Entrepreneurship Club supports entrepreneurship in the community, promotes student entrepreneurs, competes at a national scale and creates

unique events. buec.ca

BBB The Brock Business Badgers’ objective is to excite business students, encourage involvement in the Brock and Niagara business communities and recruit new students with the

A-Team Program. brockbusiness.ca

DECA UDECA U 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. decaubrock.ca

For more information on student clubs and associations contact: Amanda Malkiewich Student Engagement Co-ordinator, Faculty of Business (Taro Room 410) T 905 688 5550 x6103 E amalkiewich@brocku.ca

Student community outreachThe 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.

Six reasons to get involved with

your community:

1. Enrich your University experience and enhance Brock school spirit.

2. Meet new people and network.

3. Find out about what’s going on.

4. Build your resumé.

5. Be recognized by your university.

6. Give back to your community.

• The Participation Passport Program informs students about upcoming campus and community events and rewards them for being involved in all aspects of campus life. For every social or community event you attend throughout the year, you’ll receive credit towards some great prizes.

• For more information, contact the team at x5434 or online at brocku.ca/student-community-outreach

Foundations in LeadershipThe 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.

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

Platinum: Foundations in Leadership Style.

Each level is approximately six weeks. Each week consists of a two-hour training session and up to one hour of between-session tasks.

For more information and to register, please contact leadership@brocku.ca or visit our website at brocku.ca/sdc/leadership.

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Student life• Brock University Students’ Union

(BUSU) • Residence and off-campus

living• Centre for the Arts• Meal plans and DCB

(Declining Cash Balance) • Best places to study on campus• Athletics and recreation

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Brock University Students’ Union (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 helps you 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.

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. The South Service Desk is located in the lobby of Lowenberger Residence.

• Go to brocku.ca/residence for residence FAQ, 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.

Centre for the ArtsAs a student, you are able to buy tickets to select shows at the Centre for the Arts for $20. Check out 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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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 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 campusThe Library, Learning Commons, SubCetera, and Plaza fourth floor are all great places to find a corner to study. These places all have comfortable seating and electrical outlets. You will soon find your favourite place to spend

some quality time with your textbooks.

Athletics and recreation• 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.

There is a brochure available online at brocku.ca/recreation-services with membership prices, information about intramurals, first aid courses and more.

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Financial information • Buying and selling textbooks• Budgeting and other costs• How to pay your tuition• Student Awards and Financial Aid• OSAP

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Buying and selling textbooksBooklists 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.

Budgeting and other costs• 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 utlities, or residence fees

✔ Food and household expenses

✔ Phone

✔ Insurance (if you are rentng

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)

How to pay your tuitionFind 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/financials. 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:

Make cheque or money order payable to Brock University Brock University Processing Centre PO Box 3278, Postal Station A Toronto, ON M5W 4K2

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Student Awards and Financial Aid

• There are many scholarships and

bursaries available to you through

donors at Brock. Be sure to check every

year for awards that are available to

you at brocku.ca/safa

• Financial peer assistants are Brock students who are available to help you with money-related problems. The service is 100 per cent non-judgmental, confidential, one-on-one and best of all it is free! They also provide

budgeting workshops free of charge.

Email fpa@brocku.ca to book an appointment.

OSAP• If you have not applied or are

wondering how to apply for OSAP, we strongly recommend that you contact Student Awards and Financial Aid as soon as possible.

• 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.

• It’s a good idea to keep all your OSAP documents in a file until after you graduate.

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Advice and success tips• Student-to-student tried

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Student-to-student tried and true advice• You’re 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 three hours in preparing/reading for every hour of class time.

• Expect University to be tough. Expect to work hard. “Coasting” may have worked in high school but it does not exist here.

• Many people say that University is all about time management. They’re 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.

• If you do not work well with others, it’s important that you learn. Group work is a reality in the real world and it’s in your best interest to learn early on how to work effectively as part of a team.

• It’s 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. Become a fan of 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 introductory level courses in first year.

Students who seek help early are ahead of the game

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AcademicsBusiness Student Portal

portal.bus.brocku.ca

Brock portal

my.brocku.ca

Brock email

webmail.brocku.ca

Sakai

lms.brocku.ca

Course timetable

brocku.ca/registrar/guides

Course calendar

brocku.ca/webcal/current/undergrad

ServicesBCDO

brocku.ca/business/bcdo

Campus Security x4300 (day), x3200

(emergency/night),

brocku.ca/campus-security

Foot Patrol

x4700, footpatrol@busu.net

Mentorship Plus registration

mentormatch.brocku.ca

Personal counselling services

x4750 to book an appointment or

x3240 for emergency

Residence general inquiries

and maintenance requests

res@brocku.ca or x3370

North service desk (serving DeCew,

Vallee, Earp, Quarryview) northdesk@brocku.ca or x3706

South Service Desk (serving

Lowenberger, Village) southdesk@brocku.ca or x4311

Student Health Services: x3243

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Faculty of Business

Brock University

Faculty of Business Brock University

500 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 T: 905 688 5550 brocku.ca