New Students
If you are a new international student at Grenfell campus, check the list of resources found below including our international student guidebook, which includes lots of useful information about our campus including our programs and services, our campus map, and some other important details that you need to know as an international student before you arrive in Canada.
Before you come to Canada, you must obtain the correct immigration documents. Depending on your situation, you may or may not need a study permit. You can visit the Immigration and Citizenship Canada website to find our if you need a study permit.
Grenfell Campus provides immigration advising to future students. If you need any immigration support, please email gcinternational@mun.ca. Make sure to include your full name and student number on the email.
International students are responsible to find on and off-campus accommodations before coming to Canada. At Grenfell Campus, we can provide support with on and off campus accommodations:
On-Campus Housing
- Deadlines for on-campus accommodations can be found here.
- It is highly recommended that international students apply by posted deadline dates. If you are currently waiting for your study permit or have not applied, you are still encouraged to submit an application (Important note: Refunds or reversals of the confirmation fee will be done with the submission of proof for individuals who do not receive their visas)
- First year students who apply by the posted deadline date are guaranteed a room space
- Failure to complete the application by the posted deadline dates may result in not being offered on-campus accommodations
- For more information, visit the Grenfell Campus Student Housing website or email gchousing@mun.ca
Off-Campus Housing
If you are struggling to find off-campus housing in the city of Corner Brook, you can email gcinternational@mun.ca.
The listing of off-campus housing options is intended to assist students in their search; however, is not a recommendation or endorsement by the university. Students should always be diligent in determining whether or not potential accommodations are suitable, and students are responsible for all communication and agreements with the landlord. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by landlords. Click here to see the updated list of available units in Corner Brook.
Arrivals Support for International Students Fall 2025
Grenfell Campus is located in the city of Corner Brook. The closest airport to our campus is Deer Lake Regional Airport YDF, located on the west coast of Newfoundland. The St. John's airport is 700km away from the city of Corner Brook.
Before you come to Canada, we can help you plan your trip to Grenfell Campus. Grenfell Campus and iCent have developed an app to assist students in preparing to transition to studies in Newfoundland. The iCent App has many useful features, such as:
- New student arrival checklist
- Arrival and Airport information
- Immigration information
- Planning your move and housing information
- Student support
- Health and wellness information
- MUN Safe App
- Insurance Information
- Programs & events
- Much more
International move-in date for new international students is September 5th after 4pm. Students MUST notify the international office about their arrival by filling out the fall arrival form found in the iCent app. The form will be available in July.
Using the iCent app
The use of this app is mandatory for all confirmed international applicants - be sure to download it to help you plan your start at MUN Grenfell Campus. Important messaging and information will be sent directly to you via this app, make sure to turn notifications for this app on, so you receive our important updates.
- Follow these steps to download the app.
Are you a new international student who would like to get connected with current Grenfell students? The Grenfell Buddy Program lets you do that by paring currently enrolled international students at Grenfell with new incoming international students for the purpose of creating a social network for these students before they arrive to Canada.
Some of the ways that buddies can help new students is answer questions about wide variety of topics including:
- Their experiences as an international student living in Corner Brook
- Where to go and who to talk about campus and community resources
- How to get involved in campus life
- Cultural norms in Canada and what to expect.
If you want to be part of this program, please contact gcinternational@mun.ca
Coming soon.
The international Orientation will start on September 6. Although orientation is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all new international students join the different sessions scheduled by the international office. The orientation schedule will be posted in the summer.