Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial University

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ADMISSIONS

LOCATION

HOUSING

FINANCES

ACADEMIC ADVISING

MEMORIAL ATHLETICS

QUALITY OF MEMORIAL

ENTRY INTO CANADA

SERVICES

GENERAL

PROGRAM INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

TUITION/FEES

FINANCIAL AID

STANDARDIZED TESTS

GRAD STUFF

ADMISSIONS What programs do you offer? What English requirements do I need? What high school courses do I need to apply to Memorial? Can I apply on line? When should I apply? How long will it take to find out if I've been accepted? Does the University require SAT's? Can I transfer from another university? If so, what do I need to do? What can I do with my degree? What is co-operative (co-op) education? How many years will it take me to finish my degree? Is Memorial semester based? If so, how many semesters are there each year? Do you offer English as a Second Language? – START HERE Does Memorial offer international study opportunities? Can I complete my first year of any program at SWGC and transfer to St. John's campus? Or vice versa? What if I change my program after I apply? What if I am unsure about what program I want to apply for? When/how do I register for courses? Can I begin my degree in January? What grades do I need to achieve at CONA to be accepted into Memorial? Can I start a particular program at CONA and then transfer to the MUN program? – START HERE If I do Recreation, engineering, etc. at CONA can I come to MUN to finish a degree - how long does it take? GRAD - Do I need work experience to be admitted into graduate school? GRAD - Are my grades high enough to be admitted into a graduate program? Do I need TOEFL? LOCATION Where are you located? What is the weather like? Can I complete my degree at the Harlow Campus? How close is the airport to the campus? Can I do courses at both the St. John’s and Grenfell campuses during the same semester? How safe is the city/campus? What amenities does St. John's have? How can I get to St. John's? And how much on average does that cost? What amenities does Corner Brook have? HOUSING What type of housing does Memorial provide? Do you guarantee housing? Do I need to be accepted to the university to apply to housing? Will I have to sign a lease/contract? Do I have to buy a meal plan if I live in Residence? Can I have a single room? Can I live with a friend? Boy/Girlfriend? How close are the dorms/apartments to my classes? How much is housing? Is there any additional expenses when living in residence? Ie. Telephone? Are all houses the same? What should I bring with me to residence/apartment? What happens between semesters? How big is a room in Paton College/Burtons Pond? How many courses should I be registered for to be considered a full time student and thus be eligible for housing? What is the Application fee? GRAD - Where do graduate students live? FINANCES How much is your tuition? Why is your university so affordable? How much for the entire year, including tuition, housing, etc? How much does it cost, on average, to live off campus in St. John's? Do you offer entrance scholarships? How do I apply for a scholarship? Are your scholarships renewable? Do you have any Athletic Scholarships, if so for how much and how long? ACADEMIC ADVISING Which courses should I register for this semester? Can someone help me with my course selection? I'm having problems accessing Memorial Self-Service. Can someone help me? What is my PIN number for Memorial Self-Service? Can someone give me advice on my intended degree program? I need to register for more than the normal course load. Where do I get a course load waiver? I've received an academic warning. What does this mean? What happens if I've been required to withdraw due to ineligability for readmission? I need to determine which courses I have left to complete my degree. How do I request a degree audit? How do I get accepted into a faculty/school? MEMORIAL ATHLETICS What sports does Memorial participate in? Who does Memorial compete against? How do you become a Varsity Athlete? How will participating in Varsity Athletics impact my academics? How much will it cost to participate in Varsity Athletics? How often do Varsity teams practice? What academic requirements are expected of student-athletes? Are Marine Institute students eligible to compete in Varsity Athletics? QUALITY OF MEMORIAL How does Memorial rank? Will my degree be recognized world-wide? Why should I study at Memorial? Are there opportunities to work on campus? What can I do on the St. John’s campus? What can I do on the Corner Brook’s campus? ENTRY INTO CANADA How can I apply for a study permit? SERVICES Do you offer an orientation? If so, is it compulsory that I attend? Do you offer tours of campus? If so, when should I visit? GENERAL How are graduate programs different from undergraduate programs? What is a graduate degree? What is a graduate diploma? How old are graduate students? What is a visiting research student? What is the School of Graduate Studies? What is the difference between a full-time and part-time graduate student? PROGRAM INFORMATION How many graduate programs do you offer? Can I enroll in graduate school part time? Are graduate programs available by distance education? APPLICATION PROCESS How do I apply? What is the application process? Do my documents have to be in English? What are the application deadlines for graduate programs at Memorial? If I apply and am admitted for entry in Fall semester, when would I begin my studies? When can I expect a decision on my application? Do I have to submit a new application if I already applied to graduate school and was not admitted? Can I submit my application documents via email? How do I pay my application fee? TUITION/FEES How much is tuition? What fees and expenses will I have to pay as a graduate student? FINANCIAL AID What scholarships/fellowships are available for graduate students? How can I apply for funding? STANDARDIZED TESTS Do I have to take the GRE? What is the minimum GMAT score for entry into the MBA program? GRAD STUFF When can I begin graduate studies? How do I find a supervisor? Can I transfer into a graduate program at Memorial University from one in a different university?
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