We are so happy you have chosen to study at Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's Campus). Our team of advisors and student staff are here to help whether you need arrival information, or just a friendly chat. We can talk to you about arrivals, off-campus housing, health insurance, career options, immigration procedures and settling in to your campus life.

International students are an integral part of Memorial University. The Internationalization Office (IO) is here to welcome you and provide support throughout your student journey at Memorial. Whether you have questions or just want to say hello, our advisors are happy to chat with you. The International Student Advisors are available 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (summer hours, closed 1 - 2 p.m.). You can also email your questions to the advisors at international@mun.ca.

 

 

St. John's Campus Students: 

To help us support your transition to life in Newfoundland & Labrador, all new international students are required to complete the Arrivals Form. 

Even if your travel or housing plans are not finalized, we encourage you to submit the form as soon as you know you’ll be arriving. This helps us begin supporting you early and prepare for your arrival. You can always update your information later if your plans change.

 

First-time completion: Arrivals Form  

To update your information: Update Form   

 

If this is your first time completing the form, use the Arrivals Form. To make changes later, use the Update Form. If you experience any issues accessing the form or have questions about your arrival, feel free to contact us at arrivals@mun.ca.

 

*Grenfell Campus is located in the city of Corner Brook. The closest airport is Deer Lake Regional Airport YDF, located 700km away from St. John's.  If you are a Grenfell student, please contact gcinternational@mun.ca for assistance.

 

 

 

Welcome Information Sessions – Winter 2026

 Our Welcome Information Sessions for Winter 2026 have now concluded. These sessions covered essential topics such as immigration, arrival and housing, health insurance, career services, and family and outreach support— all designed to help incoming students feel confident and prepared for their time at Memorial.

 Watch the recorded Information Sessions 

We encourage you to watch these recordings to get helpful insights and answers to common questions from our knowledgeable advisors.

 

 

 

New Student Peer Support Program

Looking for a friendly face to help you settle in? As part of our arrival support programs, the New Student Peer Support Program offers personalized assistance from trained student volunteers who are here to help you feel welcomed and confident as you begin your journey in the province. 

Your Peer Supporter can:

• Provide pre-arrival guidance to help you prepare
• Greet you at the airport
• Accompany you to your accommodation
• Lead community tours to introduce you to your new surroundings
• And potentially form lasting friendships 

We’re excited to announce that this program will run again in December 2025 for Winter 2026 arrivals! If you’ve submitted your Arrivals Form, you’re eligible to apply for the program. Simply complete your registration using the link below. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a peer who can make your transition smoother and more enjoyable!

Join the Program – Register Here

 

Important: You’ll need to apply two weeks before your arrival to ensure we can match you with a Peer Supporter.

 

  

SIN & MCP Clinics at IO 

We are excited share that representatives from Service Canada and the MCP Office will once again be on site to help you get set up for the semester ahead, alongside our immigration advisors who will be available to connect with you.

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for your SIN (Social Insurance Number), Medical Care Plan (MCP), and even open a bank account — all in one place at the Internationalization Office! Just bring the required documents with you. 

Please see the schedule and required documents below: 

Date	Time	Location
Wednesday, January 7, 2026	9:30 am – 3:40 pm	Internationalization Office, Social Room, Global Learning Centre, Room CA2002
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

  

For SIN application: 

Please bring the following ORIGINAL documents:

• Passport and
• Study permit (with remarks stating “May work…” or “May accept employment…”)
• Open work permit for spouse/partners (only if applicable)
• Application form (available at site) 
  

For MCP application: 

 Please bring physical photocopies of all required documents. This is very important—without them, your application may not be completed during the clinic, and you could experience delays.   

• Passport, 
• Study Permit,
• Enrollment Verification Letter, and
• Application form (available at site) 

*If you are applying with your dependents, please see here to see the documents required. 

 To open a bank account:

• A valid piece of government issued photo ID (e.g. your passport)
• Study/work permit 
• Access to a device with email to receive the e-sign package

 

 

Listserv

The Internationalization Office sends out a weekly listserv to all international students. The Listserv is an email which contains a list of important university information, upcoming events happening on campus and in the city, and  job opportunities. To receive the listserv, please send an email to international@mun.ca.

 

 

Stay Connected

We look forward to seeing you at Memorial University in the near future. Please join our Facebook and Instagram for instant updates on what is going on.

 

 

 

 ------ Useful Resources --------------------------

• W26 Info Session - Recordings
• W26 International Student Handbook
• W26 International Student Arrival Checklist
• St. John's Airport Arrival Guide

• Foreign Health Insurance 
• Immigration Advising 

 

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