Congratulations on becoming a Brock Badger!
We’re excited to welcome you to the Brock community! Register for our Smart Start program to meet other Badgers, learn about your Brock experience and get answers to all of your important questions. Led by a team of current students and supported by the broader campus community, our programming includes course registration resources, email support, and additional information sessions on topics such as:
- Academic success
- Course registration
- Finance
- Getting involved
- On-campus housing and off-campus living
- Student wellness
- University preparation
- Your Brock Card
Smart Start Prices
| Standard Price | Early Bird Price Register on or before June 2, 2025 to lock in these prices. | |
|---|---|---|
| Student price | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Guest price | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Available Smart Start Dates
July
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Start: Education Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Mathematics and Science Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Applied Health Sciences Friday, July 18, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Goodman Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Humanities Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
August
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Start: Social Sciences Friday, August 1, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Applied Health Sciences Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
| Smart Start: Social Sciences Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9:30 am | 4 pm |
More information on Smart Start
Before you arrive on campus, there are some things you should look over. Review our pre-orientation checklist, get directions to Brock, and print off your parking map to prepare for your Smart Start visit.
Review our frequently asked questions
What will I do at Smart Start?
- Have your course registration reviewed
Finalize your class timetable with a member of our team. - Meet other first-year students
Build your Brock support system before September. - Receive information about financing your education
Learn about financial aid options available at Brock. - Tour our beautiful campus
Find your first-year classes, and visit numerous campus hotspots, including our award-winning residences. - Get your first taste of our on-campus dining options
Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat meal in one of our Fresh Food Company residence dining halls. - Learn about academic success options
Participate in seminars outlining ways to succeed in post-secondary education. - Familiarize yourself with the Brock community
Learn tips and tricks from current Brock students about making a smooth transition to university life.
Review your pre-orientation checklist
Things to do before your Smart Start date
- If you haven’t done so already, register for your Smart Start date and prepay before you attend. You will need your seven-digit Brock Student ID number located on your offer of admission.
- Register for your courses. Not sure how? Join us for a How to Register for Courses session online throughout the month of June. Visit our Campus Events page to register.
Directions to Brock
Smart Start is held at Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way,
St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1
Join us for BEGIN@Brock
BEGIN@Brock is an overnight orientation program designed to help incoming students transition smoothly into life at Brock. Taking place directly after Smart Start, BEGIN kicks off with our Campfire Social where students can get to know one another, have dinner, and enjoy some games and a campfire! Following an overnight stay in Brock Residence, students will participate in interactive workshops, a downtown experience, and social activities. BEGIN@Brock provides opportunities to build connections, develop essential skills, and explore campus and community resources. Students will gain confidence in navigating academic and social life, meet peers and student leaders, and feel a sense of belonging before classes begin. By the end of the program, students will feel prepared, supported, and ready to start their Brock journey.
Not able to join us overnight?
The Campfire Social is your chance to unwind, connect, and make new friends after Smart Start! Gather around for a relaxed evening of social activities, great conversations, and fun memories—all while building your Brock community.
The Campfire Social is a student-only experience. Don’t worry parents and guests, we have some great recommendations for you to explore Niagara!
BEGIN@Brock Prices
| Standard Price | Early Bird Price Register on or before June 2, 2025 to lock in this price. |
|
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Stay | $160.00 | $140.00 |
| Campfire Social | $25.00 | $20.00 |
Available BEGIN@Brock Dates
BEGIN@Brock: Overnight Stay
| Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 4 pm | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 4 pm | Friday, July 18, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | 4 pm | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 4 pm | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 4 pm | Friday, August 1, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | 4 pm | Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 4 pm | Friday, August 22, 2025 | 4 pm |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | 4 pm | Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 4 pm |
BEGIN@Brock: Campfire Social
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | 4 pm | 9 pm |
BEGIN@Brock is designed to complement your Smart Start experience. If you register for Smart Start, you’ll have the option to add a BEGIN@Brock session that aligns with your faculty’s Smart Start date. If you choose to register for BEGIN@Brock separately, you can select from any of the available dates.
Note: If you’re registering for BEGIN@Brock Overnight Stay, you do not need to add the Campfire Social — it’s already included. Only select this option if you’re registered for Smart Start and want to attend the Campfire Social.
More information on BEGIN@Brock
Want to know more about BEGIN@Brock and what to expect? Visit the BEGIN@Brock website for details.