Smart Start

Smart Start - Start your experience early.

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

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Smart Start Prices

Standard Price
Please note: All payments are non-refundable
Student price $65.00
Guest price $20.00

Available Smart Start Dates

July

DateStart TimeEnd Time
Smart Start: Education
Tuesday, July 14, 2026		9:30 am4 pm
Smart Start: Mathematics and Science
Thursday, July 16, 2026		9:30 am4 pm
Smart Start: Social Sciences
Friday, July 17, 2026		9:30 am4 pm
Smart Start: Applied Health Sciences
Tuesday, July 21, 2026		9:30 am4 pm
Smart Start: Humanities
Thursday, July 23, 2026		9:30 am4 pm
Smart Start: Goodman
Friday, July 24, 2026		9:30 am4 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

Review your pre-orientation checklist

Things to do before your Smart Start date

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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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!

Learn more and view BEGIN@Brock dates and prices

BEGIN@Brock Prices

Standard Price
Please note: All payments are non-refundable
Overnight Stay $170.00
Campfire Social $25.00

Available BEGIN@Brock Dates

BEGIN@Brock: Overnight Stay

Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
Tuesday, July 14, 20264 pmWednesday, July 15, 20264 pm
Thursday, July 16, 20264 pmFriday, July 17, 20264 pm
Friday, July 17, 20264 pmSaturday, July 18, 20264 pm
Tuesday, July 21, 20264 pmWednesday, July 22, 20264 pm
Thursday, July 23, 20264 pmFriday, July 24, 20264 pm
Friday, July 24, 20264 pmSaturday, July 25, 20264 pm

BEGIN@Brock: Campfire Social

DateStart TimeEnd Time
Tuesday, July 14, 20264 pm9 pm
Thursday, July 16, 20264 pm9 pm
Friday, July 17, 20264 pm9 pm
Tuesday, July 21, 20264 pm9 pm
Thursday, July 23, 20264 pm9 pm
Friday, July 24, 20264 pm9 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.

Learn more about BEGIN@Brock

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Smart Start and BEGIN@Brock Registration

Have you already registered and need to make a change to your registration?
Reach out to us at [email protected] — we'd be happy to help!

Personal Information





We recommend using your Brock University email (e.g. [email protected]), as some mail clients will mark your registration confirmation emails as spam.

Which programs are you interested in registering for?

Please select all programs you'd like to register for.

Information about you at Brock


This is a 7-digit number that can be found in the email you received when you applied to Brock, as well as on your offer of admission.



A little more information about you





Concurrent Education — Teachable Information

What is your address?






What is your primary/cell phone number?



If not, just leave this blank.

Choose a Smart Start date based on your incoming program of study

Are you bringing any guests? Not including yourself, of course!

Please note: If any of your guests are incoming Brock students, do not include them in your guest count, and please have them register separately.


Would you like to attend BEGIN@Brock as part of your Smart Start experience?

What BEGIN@Brock date would you like to attend?

Would you like to add the BEGIN@Brock Campfire Social to your Smart Start experience?

One last question about your overnight stay


Student Accessibility Services

If you are a student with a disability, or if you face academic challenges that you believe may be caused by a disability, we strongly encourage you to meet with Student Accessibility Services for a Group Information Session on services and processes. Please check this box if you would like to attend.


More information on meeting with Student Accessibility Services:

Register with Student Accessibility Services to meet with a case manager and have an intake meeting to discuss possible supports. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Transition Program Coordinator, Katie McInnis, at [email protected].

For more information, documentation guidelines can be found on the Student Accessibility Services website.

Should you or your guest(s) require personal assistance on campus due to a disability, please contact Smart Start at [email protected] to arrange support.

Hadiya’dagęnhahs – First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre

Our goal is to help Status or Non-Status self-identified Indigenous students (inclusive of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students) make a smooth transition to life at Brock. We offer services in a culturally sensitive manner and encourage students to maintain or increase their cultural identity while at Brock.

First Generation Students

If your parents didn't attend post-secondary, you're blazing your own trail, which means you're a first generation student.

Black Student Success Centre

The Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) is dedicated to supporting the holistic success of students. Through culturally relevant and inclusive programming, mentorship, and community engagement, the BSSC fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment at Brock.

Accessibility Information


Dietary Information

Meal vouchers will be provided for you and your guests. These vouchers will allow you to choose from various dining stations in our Guernsey Market, based on your preferences. To help us prepare for your visit, please indicate any dietary restrictions in your group (including both the student and guests)

The facilities and kitchens used to store, prepare and serve meals on campus are not Kosher certified. If this inhibits the appropriate accommodation for your dietary needs, please reach out to [email protected] regarding your upcoming time at Brock University, to ensure a plan can be created for you.









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