Winter Welcome 2023
Check back periodically as we continue to add more exciting events and activities for you!
Week 1 schedule, Jan. 4 - 6
Wednesday, January 4
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Personalized Campus Tours | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Ask Me Booth | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Meet MUNSU | The Loft, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3013) |
| 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. | SIN Clinic for new international students and their families | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
| 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | IO Information Session: Immigration Advising (Mandatory) | Register here. |
Thursday, January 5
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Personalized Campus Tours | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Ask Me Booths | University Centre, Science Building, Education Building, Arts and Administration Building |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | University Centre 3rd floor by the Core Science pedway |
| 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | IO Information Session: Arrivals and Off-campus Housing | Register here. |
| 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. | SIN Clinic for new international students and their families | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Spin the Wheel (associated with Ask Me booths) | University Centre 3rd floor (by Core Science Pedway) |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Faculty of Business Administration Welcome Session | Business Building - BN1008. Register here. |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | IO Information Session: Health Insurance (Mandatory) | Register here. |
| 5 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. | Academic Matriculation Ceremony | D. F. Cook Recital Hall, M.O. Morgan Music Building. RSVP here. |
| 5:45 p.m. | Academic Matriculation Reception | D. F. Cook Recital Hall, M.O. Morgan Music Building. RSVP here. | |
| 7 p.m. | Game Night with Smash NL and MUN Chess Club | The Breezeway (UC-1004) |
Friday, January 6
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Personalized Campus Tours | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Ask Me Booths | University Centre, Science Building, Education Building, Arts and Administration Building |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | University Centre 3rd floor by the Core Science pedway |
| 11 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Meet Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) | The Loft, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3013) |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Spin the Wheel (associated with Ask Me booths) | University Centre 3rd floor (by Core Science Pedway) |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | IO Information Session: Outreach for International Students and Families | Register here. |
| 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Random Acts of Spirit: MUN Seahawks Cheerleaders | Whale Atrium, Core Science Facility |
Week 2 schedule, Jan. 9 - 13
Monday, January 9
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 2 p.m. | Coat Check- Free Winter Clothing | The Loft, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3013) |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Ask Me Booths | University Centre, Science Building |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. | MCP Clinic for new international students and their families | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
| 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | MUNDay Funday | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
| 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Random Acts of Spirit: Rock Painting | University Centre 3rd floor (by Core Science Pedway) |
| 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Random Acts of Spirit: Bollywood Jig | University Centre 3rd floor (by Core Science Pedway) |
| 4 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Exchange student information session | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
Tuesday, January 10
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Ask Me Booths | University Centre, Science Building |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. | MCP Clinic for new international students and their families | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
| 11 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Prof Talks | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
| 11 a.m. | 12 p.m. | Exchange student information session | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
Wednesday, January 11
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | @MemorialU Fair: Supports, Services and Sponsors | University Centre 3rd floor by the Core Science pedway |
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 10 a.m. | 4 p.m. | SIN clinic for new international students and their families | Internationalization Office, Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
| 1 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Still Exploring: A Workshop for Undecided Students | Career Development Office, University Centre 4th floor (UC-4000) |
| 3 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Start smart with the ASC: Understanding your syllabus | Academic Success Centre Online. Register here. |
| 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Splash into winter free swim | Aquarena |
Thursday, January 12
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | Clubs and societies' fair | University Centre 3rd floor (by Core Science pedway) |
| 12 p.m. | Soup and Study | The Breezeway (UC-1004) | |
| 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. | IO Information Session: Career Development | Register here. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1 p.m. | Café Concert | University Centre Food Court |
| 6 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | Coffee Night Social: Bingo | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
Friday, January 13
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | Welcome Package Distribution | Student Experience Office, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3005) |
| 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | Tent Gathering (weather dependent) |
The front lawn at Juniper House |
| 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | A Conversation with Student Leaders | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
| 2:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Snowshoeing with the City of St. John's | Meeet at the Clocktower. Register here. |
Week 3 schedule, Jan. 16 - 18
Tuesday, January 17
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Cultural Fashion Show | The Landing (UC-3015), University Centre 3rd floor. Register here. |
| 6 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Coffee Night Social: Board Games | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
Wednesday, January 18
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | GIVE: Get Involved and Volunteer Expo | The Landing, University Centre 3rd floor (UC-3015) |
| 3 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Start smart with the ASC: Semester planning | Academic Success Centre Online. Register here. |
| 3 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | WInter welcome for families of international students | Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
Friday, January 20
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Do you wanna build a snowman? | Green space outside the QEII library |
| 3 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Cafe Club - Welcoming new international students | Global Learning Center Social Room (2002) |
Week 4 schedule, Jan. 23 - 26
Wednesday, January 25
| Start time | End time | Event | Location / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Start smart with the ASC: Note-taking essentials | Academic Success Centre Online. Register here. |