Welcome to Memorial University and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences!

Getting started can be a daunting process, but there are many wonderful people and resources to help you transition from high school, work, or another institution, to Memorial.

Our goal is to provide you with the necessary information to help you build success as a student.

HSS Welcome and Academic Orientation – Fall 2024 – Tuesday, September 3

The Fall 2024 Orientation Day will begin with the Academic Matriculation at the Field House (9:30 am arrival). Students will then be escorted to their respective faculties.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) will host a welcome and orientation to provide essential information to get you started on the right track. You will hear from the Dean of HSS and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Programs, learn more about areas of study within HSS, get to know our faculty and staff, and meet other HSS students! 

• 11:00 - 11:45 am – Academic orientation and information session with the Dean and Associate Dean of HSS - Room SN 2109

• 11:45 am – 12:45 pm - department booth fair, refreshments – atrium of the Science building

• 1:00 pm – student activity

Registration for the welcome event is required – click here. The deadline to register is 12:00 noon on Monday, August 26.