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 – 4:30pm Monday – Friday (closed 1 - 2 p.m.). You can also email your questions to the advisors at international@mun.ca

 

Arrivals Form 

Fall 2026 Students 

The Arrivals Form for the Fall 2026 semester is now closed. If you arrived for the Fall 2026 semester and have not yet connected with the Internationalization Office, please email arrivals@mun.ca for any arrival‑related support.

Winter 2027 Students 

Our Arrivals Team looks forward to supporting you as you prepare for the Winter 2027 semester. Arrivals support for Winter 2027 will begin later this fall. In the meantime, we encourage you to review the pre-arrival resources available on this page. 

Beginning in November, students will be invited to complete the Arrivals Form, and we’ll begin sharing additional information about travel planning, arriving in St. John's, and the support services available to new students. Please check back for updates.

Grenfell Campus Students  

 Grenfell Campus is located in the city of Corner Brook, NL. The closest airport is Deer Lake Regional Airport YDF, approximately 700km away from St. John's. 

If you are a Grenfell student, please contact gcinternational@mun.ca for arrival assistance and support.

 

Welcome Information Sessions

Our Welcome Information Sessions cover essential topics such as immigration, arrival planning, housing, health insurance, family, and outreach support. These sessions are designed to help new students feel informed, prepared, and confident as they begin their journey at Memorial.

While Winter 2027 programming will be announced later in the fall, you are welcome to explore the recorded Fall 2026 Welcome Information Sessions below: 

Watch the Fall 2026 
IO Welcome Information Sessions

We encourage you to watch the recordings at your convenience and take advantage of the information and guidance shared by our advisors.

 

Arrival Peer Support Program

The Arrival Peer Support (APS) Program for Fall 2026 has now concluded. 

Thank you to all of our volunteer Peer Supporters and the many new students who participated in the program this semester. Through APS, incoming students had the opportunity to connect with experienced student volunteers for guidance, support, and a warm welcome to Memorial University and Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Information about the Winter 2027 APS program will be shared later this fall. Students beginning their studies in Winter 2027 are encouraged to check back for updates and participation details. 

Through APS, students receive support such as: 

  • Pre-arrival guidance and communication
  • Airport greeting assistance during the main arrivals period
  • Introductions to campus and community resources
  • Information about student life at Memorial University
  • Peer-to-peer support as students adjust to their new environment 

 

SIN & MCP Clinics at the IO 

Representatives from Service Canada and the MCP Office visit the Internationalization Office each semester to help students access essential services, alongside our immigration advisors who provide support to new international students. 

The SIN/MCP Clinics for the Fall 2026 intake have now concluded. We extend our appreciation to the representatives from Service Canada and the MCP Office for providing on-site support, and to all students who participated. These clinics helped many new students apply for their Social Insurance Number (SIN), Medical Care Plan (MCP), and access other essential services during their arrival period.

Information about Winter 2027 SIN/MCP Clinics will be shared once details are confirmed. Students beginning their studies in Winter 2027 are encouraged to check back for updates later in the fall. 

 

Important: Students must bring all required documents, including photocopies, as applications cannot be processed without the necessary documentation. 

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.  

  

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.  

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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