St. John's Students: as of March 25, 2024, The Memorial University Internationalization Office will collect student arrival information and airport greeter requests through the iCent app/platform. This new service will enhance and streamline the international student arrivals experience. If you cannot access iCent in your country or have questions about your arrival, please email arrivals@mun.ca for assistance.

iCent Login Steps - Desktop

iCent Login Steps - Mobile

If you wish to watch a video tutorial on how to log in, click here.

Grenfell Students: Grenfell Campus is located in the city of Corner Brook. The closest airport is Deer Lake Regional Airport YDF, located on the west coast of Newfoundland. The St. John's airport is 700km away from the city of Corner Brook.  The Grenfell campus will not be using the iCent app for Spring 2024. Please contact gcinternational@mun.ca for assistance.

 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Student Handbook - Fall 2024

New Student Checklist - Fall 2024

Information Sessions - Fall 2024: Information Sessions

Recorded Information Sessions - Fall 2024

Health Insurance - click here 

Immigration Advising - click here 

SIN & MCP Clinics

	Date & Time	Location
MCP Clinics	Sept 3 & Sept 6th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm	Global Learning Centre- CA2002
SIN Clinics	Sept 3 _ Sept 6th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm	Global Learning Centre- CA2002

 

SIN Clinic

During the first two weeks of each semester, Service Canada representatives will be available at the office to assist students with questions about their Social Insurance Number (SIN). They will also review SIN applications and issue SIN cards to those who are eligible. 

Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required in Canada in order for an employer to pay an employee.

For your appointment, you must bring the following ORIGINAL documents:
– Your Passport
– Your Study Permit (with remarks stating “May work…” or “May accept employment…”)
– Open Work Permit for spouse/partners
– Application form available at the clinic

Required documents for the Social Insurance Number (SIN) clinic:

SIN Application 

 MCP Clinics:

During the first two weeks of each semester, representatives from the Department of Health and Community Services in the Newfoundland and Labrador Government will be at the IO office to assist students with questions regarding the Medical Care Plan (MCP). They will also review applications for MCP and issue cards to those who are eligible. Please refer to the link here for the documents required to bring to the MCP clinics.

Required documents for the Medical Care Plan (MCP) clinic: 

Documents you must submit with MCP application

 

Welcome

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 of Memorial University is here to welcome you and provide support you throughout your student journey at Memorial. Whether you have questions or just want to say hello, our advisers are happy to chat with you. The International Student Advisors are available 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (closed 1 - 2 p.m.). You can also email your questions to the advisors at international@mun.ca

Arrivals and Welcome Information Session

Make sure to attend the information sessions.

At these info sessions, you will hear the IO advisors talk about immigration, arriving in Canada, finding off-campus housing, finding a job on or off campus and other important topics. Come with your questions because at the end of each session, you will have the opportunity to have your questions answered by one of our advisors.

If you have any questions about the info sessions, please send an email to arrivals@mun.ca. 

Airport Greeter Program

The Internationalization Office provides Airport Greeter Service for new international students each semester. The fall semester service will be available from August 30th, 2024, to September 6th, 2024. Greeters, who are student employees, will be present at our welcome desk in the airport and provide essential information about St. John’s and Memorial University during this time. You do not need to request a greeter; upon your arrival, simply proceed directly to our welcome desk located next to the baggage claim area.

COVID-19

Memorial University has created a COVID 19 resource page , we continue to work closely with our Provincial Government with regards to COVID-19 protocols, and are guided by the Canadian Government's plans for welcoming students back to Canada. 

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

My team and I are look forward to seeing you at Memorial University in the near future. Please join our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for instant updates on what is going on.

All the best to you & stay safe,

Dr. Sonja Knutson
Director, Internationalization Office
Memorial University of Newfoundland