Niagara Region 1812 Sir Way EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD St. Catharines, ON PROGRAM FACT SHEET L2S 3A1 brocku.ca

The University bears the name of Major General Sir LOCATION Isaac Brock, who was responsible for defending Upper St. Catharines, ON Canada against the during the . ADDRESS Brock University, International Services International Centre, Room 210 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON., L2S 3A1 CANADA

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EXCHANGE PROGRAM WEBSITE brocku.ca/exchanges ABOUT ST. CATHARINES EMAIL St. Catharines is located in southern , [email protected] approximately 1 hour from Toronto, and 19km inland from the international boundary with New York State, PHONE USA. St. Catharines is the largest city in Canada’s 1 (905) 688-5550 ext. 4785 Niagara region and the sixth largest urban area in Ontario. PROGRAM CONTACTS Position Name Email St. Catharines has a humid continental climate with four Outbound distinct seasons. The average summer temperature is Exchange & Ms. Jennifer 25°C with winter temperatures dropping as low as -20 [email protected] Study Abroad Barton °C. The temperature begins to drop in Advisor October/November and rise again in April/May. The Inbound is the largest wine-producing area in Exchange & Mr. Dan [email protected] Canada - this draws a great deal of tourism to the region Study Abroad Portanova for wine tours and tastings. Advisor Canadian Ms. Jeanette Immigration [email protected] St. Catharines carries the official nickname of the Davis Questions “Garden City” due to its 1,000 acres of parks, gardens, UHIP (Health Ms. Jeanette and trails. It is 15 minutes to Niagara Falls, a world [email protected] Insurance) Davis wonder that sits on the international border of Canada and the United States. ABOUT BROCK UNIVERSITY Brock University is a public research university located Click here to take an interactive virtual tour of Brock in St. Catharines, ON. It is the only university in Canada University! that is located in a UNESCO Biosphere reserve located at the center of Canada's Niagara peninsula on the . Niagara Region 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD St. Catharines, ON PROGRAM FACT SHEET L2S 3A1 Canada brocku.ca APPLICATIONS SEMESTER DATES Fall Term—2018/2019 NOMINATIONS Move into Residence September 2 Partners will be required to complete their Labour Day (Holiday) September 3 nominations by: Orientation Week September 2-8 Classes Begin September 5 April 15th for a September start date Thanksgiving (Holiday) October 8 October 15th for a January start date Reading Week October 8-12 After we receive your nomination, our office will Classes End December 4 send the student our Student Exchange Program Exam Period December 7-20 Application. Winter Term—2018/2019 Students will submit their application & Move into Residence January 6 supplemental documents to our office via email; it Orientation Week January 7-11 is not necessary to receive the original documents Classes Start January 7 by post. Once a student’s application has been Reading Week February 18-22 processed, official Letters of Acceptance will also Classes End April 5 be sent to the student via email. Exam Period April 10-24

MONEY MATTERS All fees are due at the beginning of each term. Please submit payments at least a few weeks in advance as they will take time to arrive and be applied to your student account.

More information about making payments can be found on the Finance Website.

STANDARD/MANDATORY FEES Exchange / Study Abroad Students

DEADLINE UHIP Health Insurance • th Full year (Sept-Apr): April 15 Bus Pass • Fall term (Sept-Dec): April 15th BUSU Drug & Dental Plan** th • Winter term (Jan-Apr): October 15 *Study Abroad students will also have other various tuition related fees; contact REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL [email protected] for more details ** Exchange student may opt-in if they wish to do so DOCUMENTS • Exchange/Study Abroad Application OTHER FEES TO REMEMBER • Official University Transcript All Students • English Language Proficiency score Accommodations (and associated services) (if applicable) Meals & other personal expenses Textbooks (must be purchased or rented) Niagara Region 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD St. Catharines, ON PROGRAM FACT SHEET L2S 3A1 Canada brocku.ca ACADEMICS AND ENROLLMENT NOTES ABOUT COURSES All courses at Brock University are taught in Our postgraduate Teacher Education program is English, with the exception of various language not open to visiting students; only Education courses that are taught predominantly in the given classes at the Undergrad level are open. Most language. upper year Accounting courses are also not open to visiting students. LENGTH OF TERMS Courses with “0N” in the course code are not for Fall Term: September-December academic credit, and are not available for Exchange Winter Term: January-April students.

COURSE LOAD Brock’s Value Value in Course Weight Credit in Credit Weight ECTS Hours One single term course 0.5 6 3 One full year course 1.0 12 6 Max. course load/ term 2.5 30 15 Max. course load / full year 5.0 60 30

COURSE SELECTION You can view all courses that are offered at Brock via the online Course Calendar.

The official Timetable for the upcoming academic Some courses require portfolio application, such as year will be published each Spring and students can musical audition, creative writing & art portfolios. see which courses will be offered during the term These courses are generally available for visiting that they will be here. *Not all courses in the students to request, as long as they provide the Calendar are offered each term. required supporting materials on time.

WHICH COURSES MAY STUDENTS REQUEST? In general, as long as a student has the necessary academic background, they are able to request permission to join courses from any faculty at Brock. Students are also able to take elective credits from a variety of departments and are not restricted to choosing courses from only one department.

Niagara Region 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD St. Catharines, ON PROGRAM FACT SHEET L2S 3A1 Canada brocku.ca

SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Students are assessed throughout the semester Students have 3 options to choose from: and will be expected to complete written on-campus residences, off-campus living, or assignments, midterm tests, and final Homestay. Our office will assist students with examinations. Students will be informed of the picking the most ideal option for them, as each assessment schedule at the beginning of each style is quite unique. term. “Re-sits” do not exist in Canada.

EXAMS / GRADING The grading system is as follows:

A (80-100%) Indicates excellent to outstanding work B (70-79%) Indicates competent work C (60-69%) Indicates adequate work D (50-59%) Indicates that the minimum requirements are barely satisfied F (<49%) Requirements not met; no credit will be For on-campus, we have dedicated Residence Life given Staff and students get a very typical North American experience. There are traditional style Students should plan to remain at Brock University residences with cafeterias or self-catered until the final day of the exam period. townhouses to select from.

VISA INFORMATION Click here to view the website for our on-campus If a student studies at Brock University for more housing. Residence fees can also be viewed here. than six months, s/he must obtain a Study Permit. Please note: published prices are listed for 8 If you study for less than six months, a Study months, so 1-term students should divide the cost Permit is not required. Exchange students who in half. study at Brock for less than six months can still apply for a Study Permit; The on-campus application deadline, including deposit, is June 1, 2018. In addition to a Study Permit, citizens of certain countries also require a Temporary For off-campus living, we have an office dedicated Resident Visa in order to enter Canada. To to helping students find rooms off-campus. This is find out whether you require such a Visa, a popular choice for upper-year students and the please refer to the CIC Canada website. city is quite student-focused. Rent can cost If you do not require a Study Permit, you will be approximately $450-$650 a month. expected to show the Canadian immigration officer at the port-of-entry your: Homestay is a great option for students looking for • Passport a unique way to learn about Canadian • Official Offer Letter from Brock University culture. There is a Brock Homestay Coordinator • Proof that you have enough money to study who places students in families throughout the in Canada for six months. community. Students pay approximately $850 a month, which includes meals. Niagara Region 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD St. Catharines, ON PROGRAM FACT SHEET L2S 3A1 Canada brocku.ca

Students living off-campus will find that there If exchange students wish to purchase are a great variety of local grocery stores and supplemental health insurance (i.e. coverage for a they are very easy to find. Prices range greatly portion of prescription drugs, dental care, etc.) between stores and we recommend that you provided through the Brock University Students’ speak to other students in your neighbourhood Union (BUSU), they will also have this option. to get advice on where to shop. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES LOCAL TRANSPORTATION There is a medical clinic on-campus at Brock that is staffed by doctors and nurses. All students have All students are required to purchase a bus pass as access to this clinic as well as to the on-campus part of their fees at Brock University. This pass will pharmacy. The clinic offers a variety of services allow students to have unlimited travel throughout such as medical care and treatment, health the Niagara region, and to and from the university examinations, allergy injections, sexual health each day. advising, health counselling and massage therapy.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE For more information about Student Health The SDC offers a variety of support services for Services, please visit their website. students. They provide aboriginal student support and offer a host of workshops which allow students to either develop or further enhance leadership Questions about UHIP can be directed to skills. [email protected]. You can also find more information about coverage and rates on the STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY UHIP website. The fee for 2018/19 is $208 / term SERVICES The SAS offers a variety of support services for students. WE LOOK FORWARD TO

Any student who has a disability should indicate SEEING YOU AT BROCK! this on their application to study at Brock. We will connect the student with a support worker in the SAS so that we can plan for a smooth transition and successful exchange term.

The SAS also offers free and confidential counselling services to students. Mental health support services are very important at Brock.

MEDICAL COVERAGE The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory for all international students studying at Brock University and it is a requirement of academic registration. UHIP provides basic healthcare only (general physician visits and emergency health services). It is not supplementary health insurance.