Welcome New Graduate Students
Congratulations on your admission to graduate school! We’re excited that you’ll be starting your graduate studies at Memorial University. The School of Graduate Studies (SGS), your academic unit, and all of Memorial’s service units are here to support you at every stage of your journey. Please ensure you review and follow the steps for new graduate students (including information on registration, fees payment, IT services for graduate students, etc.) before you commence your program. Also, please review the University Diary for specific information about the semester.
To help you prepare and start your graduate program on the right foot, we’ve pulled together a number of online meetings, information sessions, and resources that are available for you to view. These include the welcome sessions for new graduate students, as well as our online orientation (called MUN 501), and other resources and workshops.
We strongly encourage you to contact the graduate officer of your academic unit to inquire about any departmental orientation sessions that may be held for new graduate students.
If you are a student with a disability and have questions regarding accessibility, we encourage you to contact the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre.
We look forward to meeting you all!
Sessions and Events for New Students
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students: Join other new graduate students to meet online each week, and learn everything you need to know before starting your journey at Memorial University. Faculty and staff from SGS, academic units, and the Internationalization Office will be present to answer any questions you might have as you prepare to commence your graduate program. These Q&A-style sessions are designed to get you acquainted with the procedures, opportunities and supports available to you as a graduate student at MUN.
EDGE workshops: There are many other opportunities for you to get engaged and connected now as a graduate student. Please consider the free online resources and workshops on academic and professional skills development available to you now through our EDGE website. EDGE also includes a number of resources to prepare you with your transition to graduate school.
Upcoming sessions:
Date and Time | Meeting/Session | Host/Presenter | Format | Register |
June 28, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 2, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Study Permit Extensions |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 4, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Apply to Extend your Study Permit |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 5, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 9, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Initial Study Permit Application |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 11, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
Immigrating to NL |
Staff from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 12, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 16, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: TRVs |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 18, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Apply for TRV |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 19, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 22, 2024
10:30 am-1 pm NDT
|
Study Plan Workshop |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 23, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Refused Study Permit |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 25, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Apply for Coop Work Permit |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
July 26, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
July 30, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Study Permits and Work |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 1, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
Q&A on Permanent Resident Pathways for International Students |
Immigration Lawyer Meghan Felt, McInnes Cooper |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 2, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
August 6, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Study Permit Extensions |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 8, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Apply to extend your study permit |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 9, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
August 13, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Options for Spouse/Partners and Dependents |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 15, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Extend Your Study Permit and Your Families Status in Canada |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 16, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
August 19, 2024
10:30 am-1 pm NDT
|
Study Plan Workshop |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
August 20, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Post Graduation Work Permit |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 22, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
How to: Apply for PGWP |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 23, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
August 27, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
About: Study Permits and Work |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 29, 2024
12-1 pm NDT
|
Welcome to Fall 2024: Beginning your Immigration Journey at Memorial |
Staff from Internationalization Office |
Online | Email immigrationadvising@mun.ca from your @mun.ca email for link |
August 30, 2024 12-1 pm NDT |
Open Meetings for New Graduate Students |
Faculty and staff from the School of Graduate Studies and Internationalization Office |
Online | REGISTER |
Pre-arrival Webinars for Graduate Students
Will you be a new graduate student this fall? Bring your questions and join us online in interactive webinars to learn everything you need to know before starting your graduate journey at Memorial University.
1. Working Effectively Across Cultures as a Graduate Student
A conversation about cultural diversity and issues of culture shock and how to prepare to deal with cross-cultural differences before you arrive at Memorial.
Speaker: Ms. Sonja Knutson, Director of the Internationalization Office
Date: Monday, July 29, 2024
Time: 12-1 PM NDT (view in your time zone)
2. Preparing for Graduate School: Pre-arrival Orientation
Everything you need to know about graduate studies, including available supports, first week activities, and tips for success for your upcoming journey at Memorial University.
Speaker: Mr. Andrew Kim, Director of Graduate Enrolment Services
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Time: 12-1 PM NDT (view in your time zone)
3. Student Life and Success for Graduate Students
Adjusting to student life and adopting strategies for success as you prepare to begin graduate studies this fall.
Speaker: Ms. Angie Clarke, Director of Student Affairs, Marine Institute
Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Time: 12-1 PM NDT (view in your time zone)
Graduate Orientation 2024
We're thrilled to welcome you to Memorial University's vibrant graduate student community. Each year, the School of Graduate Studies, Student Life, and the Graduate Students' Union (GSU) collaborate to host Graduate Orientation, a warm welcome to all new graduate students.
Our Graduate Orientation is designed with your success in mind, offering a wealth of information, resources, and transition support to help you smoothly adjust to the academic and social environment of graduate school. It's also a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with faculty, staff, fellow students, and representatives from various student organizations.
Join us for a day packed with engaging activities as we jumpstart your important journey at Memorial University, complete with chances to win exciting prizes!
On-campus Event
We invite you to Graduate Orientation 2024 on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Innovation Hall (IIC-2001) at the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Schedule:
Agenda | Location | Time |
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Registration, Breakfast, Resources Fair Visit | IIC Atrium | 8:30 - 9:10 am |
Greetings and Welcome:
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IIC 2001 | 9:10 - 9:35 am |
Keynote Address: Dr. Amy Warren, Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean, School of Graduate Studies | IIC 2001 | 9:35 - 10:00 am |
Icebreaker Activity | IIC 2001 | 10:00 – 10:20 am |
Information Sessions: Session 1: Academic Integrity with an Online Quiz |
IIC 2001 | 10:20 – 10:40 am |
Session 2: Wellness and Self-Care for Graduate Students | IIC 2001 | 10:40 – 11:00 am |
Refreshment Break and Resources Fair Visit | IIC Atrium | 11:00 – 11:40 am |
Break | 12:10 - 12:15 pm | |
Session 4: Brief Introduction by GSU and Graduate Life at Memorial – Student/Alumni Panel Discussion | IIC 2001 | 12:15 - 12:40 pm |
Q & A | IIC 2001 | 12:40 - 12:50 pm |
Activity Winners Announcement | IIC 2001 | 12:50 - 12:55 pm |
GSU Campus Tour (Hosted by GSU) | 12:55 – 1:35 pm | |
GSU Lunch Event (Hosted by GSU) | 1:35 – 3:30 pm |
Virtual Event (Online & Part-time Student) - Date to be confirmed
- Greetings and Welcome
- How to Succeed as an Online & Part-time Graduate Student
- Icebreaker Activity
- Student and Alumni Perspective
- Q & A
Your graduate diploma/degree is an important milestone. We are so happy that you have chosen to pursue your graduate education at Memorial, and we want to assure you that Memorial will continue to maintain the very high quality of graduate teaching, supervision, and student experience that we are known for. Please remember that the faculty and staff at Memorial are here to help you. If you ever have a question, please don’t hesitate to contact your supervisor (for research programs) or graduate officer or email us at sgs@mun.ca. We’ll get back to you right away.