Welcome New Students
We are so happy you have chosen to study at Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's Campus). Our team of advisors and student staff are here to help whether you need arrival information, or just a friendly chat. We can talk to you about arrivals, off-campus housing, health insurance, career options, immigration procedures and settling in to your campus life.
International students are an integral part of Memorial University. The Internationalization Office (IO) is here to welcome you and provide support throughout your student journey at Memorial. Whether you have questions or just want to say hello, our advisors are happy to chat with you. The International Student Advisors are available 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (summer hours, closed 1 - 2 p.m.). You can also email your questions to the advisors at international@mun.ca.
St. John's Campus Students:
All new international students are required to complete the Arrivals Form on the iCent app/platform. (Click here to watch a video tutorial on how to log in.) If you're experiencing issues accessing iCent from your country or have questions about your arrival, please email arrivals@mun.ca for assistance.
iCent Login Steps - Desktop
iCent Login Steps - Mobile
*Grenfell Campus is located in the city of Corner Brook. The closest airport is Deer Lake Regional Airport YDF, located 700km away from St. John's. If you are a Grenfell student, please contact gcinternational@mun.ca for assistance.
Welcome Information Session
The Fall 2025 Welcome Information Sessions have now concluded — thank you to everyone who joined us!
If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit any of the topics, you can now access the recorded sessions online. These sessions cover key topics such as immigration, arrival and housing, health insurance, career services, and outreach support — all designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your time at Memorial.
Each session was led by our knowledgeable advisors, and includes helpful insights along with answers to common questions from incoming students.
Click to Watch the Fall 2025 Info Sessions
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at arrivals@mun.ca — we’re here to help you start your journey at Memorial University on the right foot.
New Student Peer Support Program
Looking for a friendly face to help you settle in? As part of our arrival support programs, the New Student Peer Support Program offers personalized assistance from trained student volunteers who are here to help you feel welcomed and confident as you begin your journey in the province.
Your Peer Supporter can:
- Provide pre-arrival guidance to help you prepare
- Greet you at the airport
- Accompany you to your accommodation
- Lead community tours to introduce you to your new surroundings
- And potentially form lasting friendships
This service is offered with limited availability, and we’ve now reached capacity for the Fall 2025 semester. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated — we loved welcoming you to Newfoundland and Labrador and hope your semester is off to a great start!
We will run this program again in December 2025. Stay tuned for updates on Winter 2026 availability!
SIN & MCP Clinics at IO
We were pleased to host representatives from Service Canada, CRA, and the MCP Office on site to help you get situated and ready for your semester ahead, alongside our immigration advisors who were available to connect with you.
Our Fall 2025 arrival clinics have now concluded. A big thank you to everyone who attended — we hope the support helped you start your semester with confidence!
We typically offer these clinics at the beginning of each semester. Stay tuned for Winter 2026 updates.
Below are the details and required documents:
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Internationalization Office, Social Room, Global Learning Centre, |
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Friday, September 5, 2025 |
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Monday, September 8, 2025 |
For SIN application: You must bring the following ORIGINAL documents:
- Your passport and
- Your study permit (with remarks stating “May work…” or “May accept employment…”)
- Open work permit for spouse/partners (only if applicable)
- Application form (available at site)
For MCP application: You must bring physical PHOTOCOPIES of your documents:
- Study Permit,
- Passport and
- Enrollment Verification Letter
- Application form (available at site)
*If you are applying with your dependents, please see here to see the documents required.
To open a bank account:
- Government issued photo ID (e.g. your passport)
- Access to a device with your email and an SMS text message
Listserv
The Internationalization Office sends out a weekly listserv to all international students. The Listserv is an email which contains a list of important university information, upcoming events happening on campus and in the city, and job opportunities. To receive the listserv, please send an email to international@mun.ca.
Stay Connected
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