FAQ
MUN Safe is an app that lets MUN University students, staff, faculty and visitors quickly access campus resources 24/7 such as emergency push notifications, emergency procedures, incident reporting and more. The MUN Safe app is your direct line to a safer Memorial University.
Move-in days are typically the Sunday and Monday prior to the first day of classes. A list of items to bring to residence as well as other important information will be sent to your MUN email account. If you are registered for Academic Prep Week for Fall 2026and already have an assigned room at residence, you can move into housing early, with additional fees; you must contact student housing by August 13, 2026 to arrange early move-in. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your on-campus accommodations, please email the student housing office at gchousing@mun.ca or call them at 709-637-6266.
Yes! Please complete ORTN 1000 (Your Grenfell Experience) through Brightspace prior to the start of the semester. Once you arrive on campus, please get involved in orientation activities. For a schedule of events, please go here: https://mun.ca/grenfellcampus/student-life/orientation/events-schedule/
Nearing the end of August, you should be able to find a list of the books you will need for your courses here: https://shop.mun.ca/Course/campus
You can get your student ID card at the Grenfell's Ferriss Hodgett Library; your ID card will double as a library card as well.
- On Memorial Self Service by Visa or MasterCard
- Through online banking by adding Memorial University as a bill payment with your student number being your account number
- At the Bursar's Office on campus by cash, cheque, money order or debit (but we recommend the first two options to avoid long line-ups!)
Note: You can pay your fees any time after you register for your courses but full payment is due by the first day of classes. Fees not paid by the first day of classes will be assessed as late fees. To view your account balance, log in to Memorial Self Service and click "Financial Information."
You may change your schedule through Student Self-Service after your initial registration as long as you keep within the appropriate add/drop deadlines, which are listed in the MUN Calendar. Please keep in mind that you should always consult an academic advisor before making changes to your courses.
All Grenfell students are required to have adequate health and dental coverage and are automatically enrolled in both Grenfell Campus Student Union Heath and Dental Plans. Students with alternative health and dental coverage may opt-out of GCSU Health and or Dental Plans by completing the opt-out form here. Online opt-out applications must be submitted no later than two weeks from the first day of classes. For more information visit www.GCSUonline.ca.
Check your @mun email during the beginning of September to find out who your advisor is. All new students will be assigned an advisor and scheduled for an advising meeting during the orientation. Your advisor will impart critical details to you, so please make every effort to attend.
Prior to the start of laboratory classes, students who plan on doing any lab science course will need to successfully complete Science 1807 (Safety in the Science Laboratory). Science 1807 is offered online through Brightspace and takes about 2 hours to complete. Students should first register for all their courses including Science 1807 through Memorial Self-Service. Students access the course online through Brightspace using their my.mun.ca login ID. Any questions can be directed to labsafety@mun.ca.
INTG 1000 is an online course designed to help you learn more about academic integrity and the important role it plays at Memorial University. It is a non-credit course that is required for all undergraduate students new to Memorial. Students cannot register for their second term until they pass INTG 1000. Find out more about INTG 1000 or contact the course coordinators, Erin Alcock and Wendy Rodgers, at academicintegrity@mun.ca.
Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention (SVM 0204) is a required non-credit course that must be completed by all new undergraduate and graduate students at Memorial. Students will automatically be registered for the course when they register. You can access the course in Brightspace. If you require assistance or accommodation regarding this course, please contact the Sexual Harassment Office by phone at 709-864-8199 or svprevention@mun.ca.
Please visit the Accessibility Centre and Education Support page for information regarding campus accessibility and access to accommodations for students with exceptionalities/disabilities.
Yes. You can purchase an optional campus dining hall meal plan online. For more information on food services visit www.campusgrove.ca or contact Kirk Wiseman at s22kw@mun.ca or 709-637-7184.
Yes. Visit the international student page for information particular to studying in Canada.
You can book a campus tour simply by contacting gcstudy@mun.ca. You could also request for a residence tour if you are going to live in student housing for Fall 2025.
You can register for Academic Prep Week which occurs during the week prior to the first day of classes. For more information, follow this link: https://mun.ca/grenfellcampus/student-life/academic-prep-week/
If you have any questions about coming to Grenfell Campus that are not addressed here, please email gcstudentservices@mun.ca for assistance.
Grenfell has permit required parking lots. Permits can be purchased if you are successfully picked through a lottery system following an application to a specific parking lot. Or, we also have free parking lots available all-year round. Click here to view current parking map: https://www.mun.ca/campus_map/
We have multiple competitive sports teams on campus including basketball, volleyball, soccer (football) and even powerlifting. Contact bmarsden@mun.ca for more information.
Yes, we have a student exchange coordinator. To set up a meeting to talk about some opportunities, email gcexchangeprograms@mun.ca. There is a minimum of 30 credit hours required in order to go for an exchange program.