Welcome New Students
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:
All new international students are required to complete the Arrivals Form on the iCent app/platform. (Click here to watch a video tutorial on how to log in.) If you're experiencing issues accessing iCent from your country or have questions about your arrival, please email arrivals@mun.ca for assistance.
iCent Login Steps - Desktop
iCent Login Steps - Mobile
*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.
*Important Notice: 2025 Canada Games in St. John's
St. John’s will host the 2025 Canada Games from August 8–25, 2025, bringing thousands of visitors to the city and to Memorial University’s campus.
During this time, accommodations and travel options may be more limited and expensive due to the high volume of visitors. If your schedule allows, you may find it easier and more affordable to plan your arrival after August 25, once the Games have concluded and the city is less busy.
The Fall semester begins on September 9, 2025. Please consider this when making your travel arrangements, and feel free to reach out to our team if you need any support with your planning.
Welcome Information Session
The Fall 2025 Welcome Information Sessions have now concluded — thank you to everyone who joined us!
If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit any of the topics, you can now access the recorded sessions online. These sessions cover key topics such as immigration, arrival and housing, health insurance, career services, and outreach support — all designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your time at Memorial.
Each session was led by our knowledgeable advisors, and includes helpful insights along with answers to common questions from incoming students.
Click to Watch the Fall 2025 Info Sessions
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at arrivals@mun.ca — we’re here to help you start your journey at Memorial University on the right foot.
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
This service is offered with limited availability, so we encourage you to apply early. To request support from your Peer Supporter, simply visit the iCent app and look under the Fall 2025 Arrival section. It only takes a few minutes to submit your request!
Airport Greeting
We know that arriving in a new country can feel overwhelming—and we want you to feel welcomed from the moment you land. To help with that, we’re working on plans for an Airport Greeter Program at St. John’s International Airport to support new international students arriving for the Fall 2025 semester.
Our friendly student greeters will be there to say hello, share helpful information about St. John’s and Memorial University, and help you feel at ease as you begin your journey.
For Fall 2025, the greeter schedule will be based on the arrival details submitted by students. This helps us plan the program in a way that allows us to offer a warm welcome and useful guidance to as many students as possible. To support this, please make sure to complete and update your Arrivals Form on the iCent app as soon as your travel plans are confirmed.
Final details about the program will be shared on our website closer to the start of the semester—stay tuned!
*Please note that while our airport greeter staff are here to support you and answer any questions you may have, they are unable to cover the cost of your taxi or accommodations. They will ensure you have the guidance you need for a smooth transition. Taxi fares typically range from CAD$30-50.
SIN & MCP Clinics at IO
We will have the representatives from Service Canada and MCP Office on site to help you get situated and ready for your semester ahead, also with our immigration advisors there to connect with you.
Don’t’ miss the opportunity to apply for your SIN (Social Insurance Number) and Medical Care Plan (MCP) and open your bank account with TD Bank at the Internationalization Office.
Please see the details and required documents below:
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Internationalization Office, Social Room, Global Learning Centre, |
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Friday, September 5, 2025 |
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Monday, September 8, 2025 |
For SIN application: You must bring the following ORIGINAL documents:
- Your passport and
- Your 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: You must bring physical PHOTOCOPIES of your documents:
- Study Permit,
- Passport and
- Enrollment Verification Letter
- 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:
- Government issued photo ID (e.g. your passport)
- Access to a device with your email and an SMS text message
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.
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