- How long is the day?
- Can I just “drop in” later in the day?
- I am not able to attend my faculty’s Smart Start date. Are there any other options for me?
- Can I attend one of the other Smart Start dates instead of the one for my faculty?
- How much does Smart Start cost?
- What is included in the fee?
- How can I pay for Smart Start?
- Can parents and guests attend Smart Start?
- Can I attend Smart Start on my own?
- I’ve already registered for Smart Start, but want to add a guest/guests. What do I do?
- I’ve registered for Smart Start but have not received a confirmation email. What should I do?
- What should I bring with me to Smart Start?
- How do I prepare for Smart Start?
- How do I submit my course registration to be reviewed?
- Can I stay overnight?
- Is Smart Start mandatory?
How long is the day?
The Smart Start program runs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — review the full schedule of events for your Smart Start date.
The day features a flexible schedule and provides students with the opportunity to learn about student services, finance, residence/off-campus living, meal plans, connect with future classmates and staff members, and get a sense of what their program has to offer. Students will also have the opportunity to get their class schedule reviewed to ensure they are meeting program requirements.
Can I just “drop in” later in the day?
If you arrive late and/or leave early, you may miss out on some of the scheduled programming. While some sessions will be offered multiple times in a day, other may only be offered at one time. It is highly recommended that students arrive on time and plan their day from there. Check out our schedule page for a rundown of all the day’s events.
I am not able to attend my faculty’s Smart Start date. Are there any other options for me?
We encourage all students to attend Smart Start to get a full summer academic orientation program experience. However, if the scheduled date does not work for you, online content will be available throughout the summer as well. Drop-in support for course registration and navigating campus will also be available in-person on weekdays when Smart Start programming is not running. Students are also welcome to email [email protected] at any point for additional support.
Can I attend one of the other Smart Start dates instead of the one for my faculty?
Smart Start events will be restricted to students in that particular faculty. Exceptions can be made for Concurrent Education students, who are welcome to attend either the Faculty of Education date or the date for their respective teachable subject’s faculty. Concurrent Education students do not need to attend both dates.
Students in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences are welcome to attend either of their scheduled dates. These students do not need to attend both dates.
How much does Smart Start cost?
Students who register for Smart Start program by June 2nd qualify for our early bird pricing offer of $50. After June 2nd, the cost of the program is $60 for incoming students. You are welcome to bring up to two guests at a cost of $15 per person. Pre-payment online is mandatory.
What is included in the fee?
The Smart Start fee covers print materials, programming costs, and an outdoor barbecue lunch in our Jubilee Courtyard. Guests will be responsible for covering their own parking costs. Information related to parking can be found in your confirmation email. You can also check out our schedule page for a rundown of all the day’s events.
How can I pay for Smart Start?
Pre-payment for Smart Start is required. You can pay online at the time of registration or after registration using the link in your confirmation email. Accepted payments include Visa and Mastercard. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Can parents and guests attend Smart Start?
Absolutely! Many students attend Smart Start with their family and friends, and programming is designed to give these guests helpful information as well. The cost per guest is $15, which covers the cost of lunch.
Can I attend Smart Start on my own?
Of course! Students will have ample opportunity to meet other incoming students attending Smart Start.
I’ve already registered for Smart Start, but want to add a guest/guests. What do I do?
Each student is permitted to bring a maximum of two guests. Please email [email protected] to add a guest/guests to your registration. Please note that $15 will be added to the cost (per guest).
I’ve registered for Smart Start but have not received a confirmation email. What should I do?
If you don’t see a confirmation email in your inbox, be sure to check your trash/junk folders, just in case.
Still don’t see the email? Contact [email protected] with your full name and the email address and we will resend your Smart Start confirmation.
What should I bring with me to Smart Start?
- Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, and don’t forget to dress for the weather (umbrella and raincoats may be required).
How do I prepare for Smart Start?
- Check your email regularly! Your Smart Start confirmation and parking information will be sent to the email used to register. Residence assignments/waitlist information and course registration information will be sent to your Brock student email. Check this email frequently, as it is now the primary point of contact between you and the University as a Brock student.
- Ensure that your password for your my.brocku.ca portal is up-to-date and written down somewhere (or memorized!)
- We ask that all students create a full timetable prior to attending Smart Start; any required changes can be made during the Course Registration Review portion of the day; however, as the summer progresses, classes will fill, so students should not wait until Smart Start to register fully.
See discover.brocku.ca/registration for a how-to video on registering for courses.
How do I submit my course registration to be reviewed?
Nothing is required on your end to submit your course registration for review. Our team will review your schedule before you arrive and notify you of any changes that you need to make. There will also be the opportunity for you to receive face-to-face assistance with your schedule at Smart Start, if necessary.
Can I stay overnight?
Students looking for an overnight option can also attend BEGIN@Brock. For more information about BEGIN@Brock, visit brocku.ca/start.
Otherwise, overnight accommodations on campus can be booked through our Short-Term Stay website.
Is Smart Start mandatory?
While Smart Start is not required for incoming students, it is highly encouraged! The programming is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about student services, finance, residence/off-campus living, meal plans, etc., and to have their class schedule reviewed to ensure they are meeting program requirements.