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At the end of the road less traveled, a new adventure in learning awaits at
Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Memorial is an
extraordinary university in a unique place.
It's a
university of 21st-century explorers, where the opportunities are as vast as the
place itself. It's a place where cutting edge technology and flexible programs
combine to liberate their students' true potential.
Memorial is also
the largest university in Atlantic Canada, offering more than 100 degree
programs to a student population of 17,000.
Students
can expand their horizons at one of two campuses in St. John's, including the
Marine Institute, one in Corner Brook and one in Harlow, England.
Memorial is home
to a vibrant and innovative research community. University researchers are
exploring all disciplines including science, medicine, arts, social sciences,
engineering, education, and business.
Memorial University College opened
its doors on the old Parade grounds in St. John's to a total student body of 55
on September 15, 1925.
The college was established as a
memorial to the Newfoundlanders who had lost their lives on active service
during the First World War; it was later rededicated to also encompass the
province's war dead of the Second World War.
University
status
The first post-Confederation
Government made the elevation of the college to the full status of a university
one of its main priorities. On August 13, 1949, the Bill creating The Memorial
University of Newfoundland received Royal Assent, exactly one month from
the opening of the House.
The university's governing bodies,
the Board of Regents and the Senate, were inaugurated in May 1950, and the first
Convocation of the University was held on June 3, 1950, when the first degrees
were awarded.
Motto
The university's motto,
Provehito in Altum (Launch forth into the deep), captures the spirit of the
adventure of learning and urges students to extend the frontiers of knowledge.
Coat of Arms
The Arms of Memorial University
have as their central element a cross, a symbol of sacrifice. Its anchor-shaped
ends signify the hope that springs from devotion to a good cause. The wavy bars
allude to maritime setting, and the three books signify educational role.
White and claret, derived from the
Cross of St. George, are the colours of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment: red for
courage and sacrifice, and white for purity. Gold is associated with nobility
and generosity. The colours remind us that courage tempered with mercy may be
enlisted in the service of noble causes.
The coat of arms was designed by
alumnus Robert Horwood.
Mission
Memorial University is committed
to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the general
public.
Memorial University recognizes a
special obligation to educate the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador, to
undertake research on the challenges this province faces and to share its
expertise with the community.
This mission statement, first
expressed in 1993 in Launch Forth: A Strategic Plan for Memorial University
of Newfoundland, is at the core of all of Memorial's plans for its programs,
campuses and activities at home and abroad.
Location
Memorial is located in
Newfoundland and Labrador, the eastern-most province in Canada.
Memorial have two campuses in St. John's, including the Marine Institute,
Canada's leading centre of fisheries and marine training and a campus in Corner
Brook, called Sir Wilfred Grenfell College.
Their fourth campus in located in Harlow, England, midway between London and
Cambridge.
The population of approximately half a million people is spread out over a large
geographical area. The province is almost one and three quarters times the size
of Great Britain.
Memorial communities provide lots of personal space and room to grow. Their
province is known for friendly, welcoming people and a clean and healthy
environment.
Memorial mix of European traditions is fused into an exciting culture unlike any
other in the world. You'll hear it in music and in the unique lilt of
their voices. You'll see it in architecture and in their faces. You'll
find it in safe, clean streets and in rugged coastline.
St. John's is a small city of 170,000 with all the benefits of a large urban
centre. Both St. John's campuses are centrally located and easy to access by the
city's bus system, Metrobus.
Corner Brook, approximately eight hours west of St. John's by automobile, offers
the best of outdoor life and is ideal for young families. The campus is near the
city's other major services such as shopping, arts and recreation centres and
health care.
Newfoundland has what's known as a temperate maritime climate, similar to that
of the the other Atlantic Canadian provinces and the American states of Maine
and Massachusetts.
Students Services / Facilities
Books
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Memorial University Bookstore - St. John's campus
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MUN Virtual Sci-Tech Bookstore
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Marine Institute Bookstore
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Grenfell College Bookstore
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Used books
Campus card
Campus ministries
Class cancellations
Clubs and societies for students
Computer labs
Counselling
Disabilities - students with
Exam schedules
Graduate students
Health
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Student Health Services
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Student Wellness Education
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MUNSU health and dental plan - undergraduate
students
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GSU health and dental plan - graduate students
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Health insurance for international students
Help Centres
Housing
International students
Jobs for students
Libraries
Library card
Lockers
Money
Orientation
Parking
Registration
Request a Transcript
Scholarships
Student loans
Student ID (Campus card)
Student unions
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Memorial University of Newfoundland Students' Union
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Graduate Students' Union
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Marine Institute Students' Union
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Grenfell College Student Union
Students with disabilities
Storm and emergency closures
Volunteering
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