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.

 

 

Arrivals Form

To help us support your transition to life in Newfoundland & Labrador, all new international students are required to complete the Arrivals Form.  

Even if your travel or housing plans are not finalized, we encourage you to submit the form as soon as you know you’ll be arriving. This helps us begin supporting you early and prepare for your arrival. You can always update your information later if your plans change.

Click to submit your Arrivals Form 

If you have questions about planning your arrival or need support in the meantime, please contact us at arrivals@mun.ca.

We are currently accepting Arrivals Forms for Spring 2026 students. If you are beginning your studies in Fall 2026, please submit your form in July. 

 

 

*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 Sessions

 Our Welcome Information Sessions cover essential topics such as immigration, arrival and housing, health insurance, career services, and family and outreach support— all designed to help incoming students feel confident and prepared for their time at Memorial.

 Watch the recorded Information Sessions 

We encourage you to watch these recordings to get helpful insights and answers to common questions from our knowledgeable advisors.

  

 

  

SIN & MCP Clinics at IO 

Representatives from Service Canada and the MCP Office are on site to help you get set up for the semester ahead, alongside our immigration advisors who will be available to connect with you.

 The SIN/MCP Clinics for the Winter 2026 intake have now concluded. We extend our appreciation to the representatives from Service Canada and the MCP Office for providing on‑site support, and to all students who participated. These clinics helped many new students apply for their Social Insurance Number (SIN), Medical Care Plan (MCP), and access other essential services during their arrival period.

Please see the required documents below for reference: 

 For SIN application: 

Please bring the following ORIGINAL documents:

• Passport and
• 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: 

 Please bring physical photocopies of all required documents. This is very important—without them, your application may not be completed during the clinic, and you could experience delays.   

• Passport, 
• Study Permit,
• Enrollment Verification Letter, and
• Application form (available at site)

*If you are applying with your dependents, please see here to see the documents required. 

 

 

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

We look forward to seeing you at Memorial University in the near future. Please join our Facebook and Instagram for instant updates on what is going on.

 

 

 

 ------ Useful Resources --------------------------

• W26 Info Session - Recordings
• W26 International Student Handbook
• W26 International Student Arrival Checklist
• St. John's Airport Arrival Guide

• Foreign Health Insurance 
• Immigration Advising 

 

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