Eat something
After a long day of travelling, it is important to eat something to give you energy.

Go to your accommodations
Find your accommodations. Be sure to get your keys at Hatcher House, or if you are living off-campus, arrange for your landlord to let you into the house.

Email your family
Let your family know that you have arrived safely.

It is very important that you come to the MI International office right away in room C3218 so that you can register for your health insurance and so that we can make copies of your passport and study permit in case they get lost.

Follow the signs to our Information Stations where you can:
- photocopy important documents
- sign up for the provincial health insurance (MCP) if you are elligible
- opt in or out of Foreign Health Insurance
- collect housing information
- search for important information

Attend orientation
Orientation events are prepared to provide information specific to student groups. Registration in advance is requested for some events. Check websites below for more detail.

Marine Institute Orientation
Memorial University Orientation

ISA Orientation Events
Attend this orientation if you are an International student

Be sure to pay your tuition if you have not done so already.
Students are required to pay their fees prior to the first day of classes for any semester. Fees can be paid using Memorial Self Service. This is the fastest and easiest way but must be done by either Visa or Mastercard. Fees can also be paid in person at the Cashiers Office.

This card will give you access to many areas on campus, including the library.

If English is not your first language, you are required to take the English Placement test to determine which level of English course you should take.

Note: This placement test is not for students who will be doing full-time English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Full-time ESL students will write a different test. Details will be provided at ESL Orientation.

Know the date and Location
Contact MI International to find out when you have take the test.

Experience New Friendships
We have an on-staff counselor to assist with the social and emotional needs of your family. Every third Sunday of each month families gather together to participate in activities that help to integrate them into their new society, and assist in their English-speaking abilities. Learn more about our family program.

After arriving and settling in you may be interested in getting a part-time job during your study terms or a full-time job during the summer. Your study permit allows you to work on Campus and MUN offers many opportunities for students get employment on Campus through programs such as MUCEP, ISWEP, SWASP, GradSWEP and PACEE. However, your study permit allows you to work on Campus only, not off Campus.
Working Off campus

If you wish to work off Campus then you will have to apply for a work permit. This permit allows you to get employment off Campus (outside MUN). To apply for a work permit you must meet the following requirements:

* Minimum of 6 months of full-time studies within a 12 month period
* Clear standing (at MUN - GPA of 2.0 or higher)

Add us to Facebook
Search for "Mun Isa" on Facebook and add us as a friend to view events and updates.

Participate in Discussion Group
Every Wednesday from 4-5pm the Discussion Group gathers in the International Student Advising Social Room next to our office to provide support and learn new things together. There is always interesting conversation and lots of laughter.

Participate in Coffee Club
Every Friday from 3-5pm the International Student Advising Office hosts Coffee Club where students casually drop in and have free coffee/tea and sweets and meet other students on campus. You will have the opportunity to learn about Newfoundland and hear fascinating stories from students from all over the world!

Join a Student Group
Research shows that students involved with extra curricular activities on campus, usually have a positive study experience.

Marine Institute Student Union (MISU)

Memorial University UnderGrad Student Union (MUNSU)

Speak with a native English speaking partner
Sign up to meet an English-speaking Conversation Partner, offered by the ESL Department.

Sales tax (HST)
Sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador is 13%. That means when you buy most items 13% of the price is added on. The Canadian government provides a rebate to help with paying the tax.

Income tax
In Canada tax is paid on income, including working income and interest income. Your employer may deduct income tax each time you are paid. Each year in April, residents of Canada will submit an income tax return to report income you made and income tax that has been deducted. This is to determine tax amounts owed or refunded and to calculate your HST rebate.

For students, tuition amounts are deducted from income amounts before taxes are calculated.

Keep all tax documents from your employer, from Memorial University and from the Canada Revenue Agency. You will need these in April. Ensure that these organizations always have your current address so that you receive these important documents.

International Student Advising has online instructions to complete your income tax return. We also arrange information sessions to help you complete and submit your tax return.