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Other Services
There are many Brock services available for Graduate Students - see link to Faculty of Graduate Studies for a full list. Some of services provided exclusively to Graduate Students are listed below:
Recreational Services for Grads
Brock Students automatically receive a "Basic" gym membership, which includes access to the aquatic centre, the gymnasia, track, squash and tennis courts. Registered Graduate students also have access to the "Zone" Fitness Centre, including use of all cardio and weight equipment, fitness classes and spinning classes. As well, grad students are entitled to an orientation to the Zone session with a certified personal trainer. This is booked in advance at the desk in the Zone. To access the Zone, please show your Brock University Student ID card at the Cage to get an identifying wristband each time you use the Zone. For more information and hours see www.brocku.ca/recreation-services/facilities-and-hours.
Library Resources for Grads
From resources such as Journal article databases and copying & printing services; to research assistance such as RACER Interlibrary Loan Service and RefWorks; the library has it! Every program has a dedicated librarian to assist - check for the Liaison Librarian for your program.
They also have a new study space designed exclusively for graduate students on the 6th floor of the Library. This research and study space includes 22 large study carrels and 2 computer workstations, accessible only by card swipe. There is also a bookable meeting/presentation room for up to 10 people. Visit their site http://www.brocku.ca/library/services-lib/grad-students to see a full list of resources available to graduate students.
TD Home and Auto Insurance
As the leading provider of group home and car insurance, TD understands how important it is to save wherever you can. As a Brock graduate student, you can benefit from special privileges, such as preferred group rates, enhanced coverage and flexible limits, through an exclusive group insurance program through TD Insurance Meloche Monnex.
You will benefit from a wide range of products and services to cover all of your automobile, home, and travel needs.
Request a free, no-obligation online quote today and you could win a Lexus RX450h car or $60,000 in cash.
For more details, visit www.melochemonnex.com/en/group/brocku or call (toll-free) 1-866-258-3036. Make sure that you identify yourself as a "Current Brock Graduate Student".
Alphie's Bistro
Enjoy exclusive dining for Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students and their guests in a beautiful three-storey chalet overlooking the scenic, tree-covered landscape of the Niagara Escarpment. Alphie's Bistro features such items as Niagara wines, chicken or steak salad, Alphies burgers, baked fish, and steak & guinness pie. They are open from September to June, Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, and reservations can be made at 905-688-5550 X3975 or alphies@brocku.ca.
Go Transit Student Identification Cards
Discounted transportation is available, with this card, for full-time Graduate students (including Co-op) requiring transportation on the Go Transit System. It is applicable to the purchase of a 10-ride or a monthly pass, for one year, starting in September through October 31 of the following year. Applications can be obtained in the Graduate Student Association Office (MC C302) . The applications must signed by the University's authorized official in Faculty of Graduate Studies and then you can mail, or drop it off, at a Go Transit station for processing. You must allow two weeks for processing and mailing.
Free Tax Help
The GSA has a step-by-step Power Point presentation to help you prepare your own Income Tax return. Just follow the easy instructions provided in this presentation, using the free UFile software available through CFS, to prepare your taxes in no time.
Grad Photos
Luxart Studios will be on campus throughout the year taking grad photos. To make your grad photo appointment please go to www.brockgrads.ca. Dates are posted online as the year progresses.
Local Info
Check the new Brock webpage for information on local attractions, shopping, entertainment and community events, at http://www.brocku.ca/international-services/student-services/shopping-an....