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Your first week of university is, perhaps, one of the busiest in your life. But organizing everything can help you make the most of it.

Here are 10 things to do in your first week on campus: 

Double check your registration and fees – It’s always good to double check that you are registered for your courses. Be sure to pay your fees by the first day of classes if you don’t want to pay a late fee. (PS. VISA is not accepted as a method of payment for tuition)

Go to Orientation – Attending Orientation is top priority for any new student at Memorial. It will help you get familiarized with rest of the university campus and services. You’ll also have the opportunity to make some friends.

Get to know the bus - If you plan to use public transportation (Metrobus) to get around the city, it's a good idea to take the bus before you try to get it for class. You can purchase a bus pass at the Attic in the University Centre.

Class before books… - Your instructor will let you know what books you will need during the first week of class, so it's best to goto class before buying your books. 

…But supplies before labs - If you have any lab scheduled as a part of any of your courses, make sure you have the appropriate equipment (e.g. lab coats, goggles, work-boots) before attending. Without proper equipment, you might not be able to participate in the lab session due to your personal safety concerns.

Get familiar with your classrooms – Learn the most efficient ways to get from class to class. As a part of orientation, they can help out with that by showing you to your specific classes. Orientation is great for this type of stuff! (hint hint)

Know the resources! Memorial has a lot to offer - whether its services, counselling, or advising. But it is up to you to seek out these services. We have help centres, student wellness services, the works, and the library, to name a few.

Make friends – Making friends can seem trivial, but it’s an important part of university. Make an effort to reach out to at least three people during your first week. Add them to facebook. Grab a coffee. If you stay in residence, be sure to take part in the Residence Orientation and you’ll get to know your housemates really quick!

Figure out the Finances - For Canadian and international students, it's important to know your banking information and to locate the nearest branch of your bank. 

Make sure you have healthcare coverage! If you are travelling to NL from another province, make sure your provincial health care card is up to date. If you're coming from outside Canada, be sure to sort out the MCP process as soon as possible. Also, if you are not currently covered under a family health and dental plan (medications, eye care, dental care, etc.) MUNSU offers this insurance. But if you DO have coverage, you can opt out with proof of insurance.

It might be a lot to do, but the first week on campus is one of the best of the year. Good luck with your first year! 

Are you ready to head to Memorial? If you’re anything like me, music makes the trip. I thought I’d help you out by making a road trip playlist. I did it as if I was getting ready to travel from across Canada to Newfoundland, and profiled a band or musician from each of the provinces and territories. (ok, there’s two from Newfoundland, but hey I wanted to prepare you for your time here!)

Nunavut/NWT: Susan Aglukark - O Siem

Yukon: Ryan McNally - Suitcase Packed

British Columbia: The New Pornographers – Moves

Alberta: Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi

Saskatchewan: The Sheepdogs – We’ll Get there

Manitoba: The Weakerthans – One Great City

Ontario: Protest the Hero – Mist

Quebec: Arcade Fire - Cold Wind

New Brunswick: The Playdates - Kids of Summer

PEI: North Lakes - First to Forget

Nova Scotia: Wintersleep – Fog

Newfoundland: Hey Rosetta! – Welcome

Memorial: Dave Whitty – MUN Adventure

Hope you enjoy the play list and have a fun and safe trip to Newfoundland!  See you on campus soon!

Can you believe it? Classes at Memorial start next week! How excited are you? If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a little nervous too. Thankfully, we have an orientation just for new students.

MUN orientation happens on September 1 and 2 and is a fun filled (and information filled) two days. It’s designed to help you get acquainted with the university and meet new people. There’s a bunch of stuff to do, including free food and swag!

Check out the orientation website to get the full schedule of events. If you haven’t already registered for orientation, you can do so online. 

After orientation, Memorial's Student Union (MUNSU) has a full month of events that you can look for while on campus. I’ve heard Dragonette is even going to perform! I promise orientation is worth your time. I’m still friends with people who were in my orientation group and I went on to become an orientation leader after my first year.

Welcome to campus!

Getting ready to come to Memorial in the fall? Check out our list of the top five things to keep in mind:

Registration starts on July 15. You will be assigned a registration time, which will be emailed to your MUN account, and will be posted on your Memorial Self-Service.

Before registration begins you should become familiar with accessing Memorial Self-Service. This is the site where you will register for each of your courses.

Don’t forget to register for orientation when you select your courses (Orientation 1000). Two days of fun activities on September 1 and 2, just before the start of classes!

Classes for the Fall 2014 semester begin on September 3.

If you need help planning your courses get in touch with the Academic Advising Centre. You can email [email protected] or phone 864-8801 if you have any questions.

If you're an international student there are a few more things you should also consider. We recommend checking out the International Student Advising Office's checklist on things to do before you arrive.

Congratulations, you're on your way to Memorial!

It’s exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time. You’re heading off to university and likely leaving your family to venture out on your own.

University plays a huge role in shaping who you are, and you’ll learn quite a few things when you get out on your own. However, before you go, there are some helpful things that you may want to start learning about to get you prepared for university now. These little things can save you a lot of time and money when you get here:

Laundry – Learning how to properly sort and do laundry will save you from all those accidental pink shirts. Take an afternoon and help mom or dad with the laundry; you’ll pick it up pretty quickly.

Cook – I once lived with a roommate who burned a boiling pot of water. I wish I was kidding. Learning the basics on how to cook is pretty important when moving out on your own.

Clean - Disinfectant wipes are my best friend. They’re quick and easy, but don’t always cut it when you’re cleaning up.  

Budget - Being a poor student isn’t fun. Learning how to work a monthly budget will allow you to eat what you want and still have fun. Even if you’re moving into residence, learning how to budget is a good thing.

Tour - Getting lost isn’t a great way to start your school year. If you can come to campus and get a tour, you’ll be able to get a feel for what it will be like attending Memorial.

Facebook – You can connect with other prospective students on our Facebook page and many of the programs and houses you’ll be in already have Facebook groups. Check them out and maybe you can meet new friends before you even come to campus!

There you have it. A quick list of some things you should know before heading here to Memorial. Knowing these things will help you, and likely impress your friends!

Keep smiling,

After students apply to Memorial, we often get questions about tuition. You probably already know that Memorial has one of the lowest tuition fees in Canada, but I thought I would address some of the things you might not be familiar with:

How much does tuition cost? For undergraduate students, tuition for two semesters of full time study costs approximately $2,550 for Canadian students and $8,800 for international students. A more detailed explanation of these fees can be found on our tuition page.

When is tuition due? Tuition is due in full on the first day of classes for each semester. That means that for the fall 2014 semester tuition is due on September 3. 

Do you have to pay tuition all at once? Some students pay their tuition in one large amount, while others take their time and pay it off over a few weeks after they’ve registered for their courses. Be careful though, as you will be charged late fees if you do not have your tuition fees fully paid off by the deadline. Also, you won’t be able to register for the next semester or get your final marks until you’re all paid up! :)

If you have any other questions about your fees, please let us know in the comments below or send us a message on Facebook.