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:

* For further information, please visit the Internationalization Office website.

Pre-arrival Webinar for Graduate Students

Will you be a new graduate student this Winter 2025? 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. 

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.

We're excited to welcome you to Memorial University's vibrant graduate student community! Each year, the School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students' Union (GSU) collaborate to host a special event to warmly welcome all new graduate students joining in the winter semester.

Our Winter Welcome event is designed with your success in mind, providing valuable information, resources, and support to help you transition smoothly into the academic and social environment at graduate school. It's also a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students.

Join us for an engaging online welcome event featuring informative sessions designed to help you embark on a successful journey at Memorial University.

Winter 2025 Online Welcome Event

We invite you to the Winter 2025 Online Welcome Event for graduate students on Monday, January 6th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. NST.

Schedule:

WinterFest

The Graduate Students' Union (GSU) organizes WinterFest at the beginning of the Winter semester to welcome incoming graduate students to Memorial University and the GSU. It is also an opportunity for new and current students to come together and connect with each other. Join us this winter for a variety of fun activities and events planned throughout January! Check out the events here.

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.