Academic Matriculation Ceremony and Welcome to the Faculty of Science

Receive an official welcome from Memorial University's senior leaders and enjoy live music at the Feild House!

Immediately following the academic matriculation event (Field House, 9:30 a.m.), begin your academic journey with a welcome from Dr. Travis Fridgen, Dean of Science.   Afterwards make your way to the Core Science Facility (Whale Atrium) to pick up your FREE T-shirt, lunch compliments of the Faculty of Science, tours of our facilities, info sessions on academic advice, career advising and much more!

Tues., Sept. 3, 

9:30 a.m., Field House

Note: this event immediately follows Academic Matriculation & students should arrive at the Field House by 9:30 am.

T-Shirt Pick-up and Lunch

After your Welcome Session and a short walk across campus to the beautiful Whale Atrium in the Core Science Facility, pick up your T-shirt and then at noon, join us for a FREE pizza lunch compliments of the Faculty of Science.

Tues., Sept. 3,

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Whale Atrium,

Core Science Facility.

Academic Expo, Info Sessions & Campus Tours

The academic expo will give you the opportunity to chat with academic advisors from our nine academic units. We’ll also have fun exhibits like a touch tank from the Department of Ocean Sciences and liquid nitrogen ice cream from Let’s Talk Science! 

In the adjacent conference room, we will offer mini information sessions throughout the afternoon covering academic advice, career advice and even a presentation from Let’s Talk Science about volunteer opportunities.

While you’re here, you can also sign up for a 45-minute tour of our facilities to help you become acquainted with key offices, labs, help centres and study areas which will be invaluable during your first semester.

Tues., Sept 3,

11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Whale Atruim,
Core Science Facility