You are about to begin life as a university student.
No doubt, you are experiencing many emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety, as you make the transition to university.
This Guide is designed to assist you with that transition and to provide the answers to many questions that you may have when preparing for your first year at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
There are many supports available:
- The Academic Advising Centre at the St. John's campus and the Office of the Registrar at the Grenfell Campus offer guidance to assist students in achieving academic success.
- In your first year, you will be assigned an adviser. Make an effort to meet with your adviser and always remember that there are many supports available to you – it is often just a matter of asking for the assistance you need.
- Keep this Guide accessible throughout your first year so that you will know where to go to address any questions and/or concerns that you may have.
The semesters at university are very short compared to the school year and go by very quickly. Once classes begin, you need to make your studies your priority. Taking the following steps should help you achieve your academic goals:
- Attend classes regularly
- Start studying as soon as classes begin
- Don't fall behind on assigned readings
- Plan time to study
- Treat your studies as you would a full-time job
- Plan and organize a study schedule
- Become familiar with the library and other resource centres
- Get to know your instructors early in the semester
- Ask for help when you need it
As you move further into the semester, you will realize that the expectations of your instructors are different than those of your teachers in high school. You will also find that the expectations you have of yourself will begin to change. At Memorial, you have an incredible selection of courses available to you and your interests may very well broaden as a result. Embrace the opportunity to learn new things and try to make educated choices. Obtain accurate information and make the most of this wonderful learning opportunity.
