The university bears the name of Maj.-General Sir Isaac Brock, who was responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States during the War of 1812.

Brock offers a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees.

[6] Brock University is the only school in Canada and internationally to offer the MICA (Mathematics Integrated with Computing and Applications) program.

[5] In 1963 the Brock University Founders' Committee, chaired by Arthur Schmon and co-chaired by William B Gunning, offered Dr. James A. Gibson the invitation to become the founding president.

[11] When the university first opened in September 1964, classes were held at the St. Paul Street United Church in downtown St. Catharines for 13 weeks until the Glenridge Campus was completely renovated.

Although the British and Canadian forces went on to win, Brock lost his life during the Battle of Queenston Heights in 1812, fought 20 km (12 mi) from the present-day site of the campus.

[14] Using a blend of new construction and major upgrades of existing space, the project will grow Goodman School of Business from its current 50,526 sq.

[17] Welch Hall is home to Brock's Faculty of Education, the Instructional Resource Centre, as well as the David S. Howes Theatre.

[18] Designed by Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama, who also served as Chancellor of Brock, the Mackenzie Chown Complex primarily contains seminar rooms and science laboratories.

The Mackenzie Chown Complex also houses the Pond Inlet convention space and the Map, Data & GIS Library.

Completed in 2007, and designed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, the Plaza Building contains the Faculty of Social Sciences, as well as computer facilities, seminar rooms, and the new Brock Campus Bookstore.

These two restricted floors are home to the Jack & Nora Walker Canadian Centre for Lifespan Development Research.

The lower level includes the Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium, which is equipped with drop down curtains that can divide the large space into four separate gymnasia.

It is intended to advance Canada's science and technology infrastructure and position Brock as a leader in human health and biosciences.

The facility houses the BioLinc business incubator to forge partnerships between research and industry, and stimulate an economic cluster in advanced health studies and biomanufacturing in the Niagara Region.

The CFHBRC was developed based on principles of sustainability and quality environments, following the Canadian Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.

There is a sizable population of upper-year students who live in residence, typically in the Brock Suites designated areas.

The centre presents some figures in Canadian arts and entertainment, academics, and politics, and attracts general audiences from the Niagara Region.

It was a campus with computer labs, an Instructional Resource Centre / Library, gymnasium, large classrooms, full and part-time faculty office space, food services, conference facilities, a board room, and green spaces within the courtyards and surrounding lawns of the campus.

[24] In partnership with the City of Burlington, the University plans to relocate to the site of the former Robert Bateman High School.

The facility was designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and included the adaptive reuse of the Canada Hair Cloth Company, a five-storey brick and timber frame building from the 19th century.

[26] After extensive work totalling $46 million, the Walker School's new home opened its doors in 2015, becoming the newest centre for the arts and culture industry in Niagara Region.

It will serve students pursuing careers as artists, theatre directors, actors, musicians, cultural theorists and skilled teachers.

Brock chose not to include food services in the facility to further integrate student life and activity with the downtown neighbourhood.

The Centre provided exhibit space, fine art services and resources to the students and faculty of Brock University.

Brock University is also the only school in Canada and internationally to offer the program MICA (Mathematics Integrated with Computing and Applications).

[45] Various opportunities such as internships, service learning and field courses provide undergraduate and graduate students with practical experience related to their education.

Individual Faculties and Departments also offer their own services in Coop, placement, internship and work experience opportunities.

[56] Facilities such as The Zone Fitness Center, track, gymnasia, studios, pool and whirlpool, shower rooms, sauna, squash and outdoor tennis courts are free for current students.

[60] Some notable year round events include Frosh Week, Homecoming, O-Week and President's Ball.