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MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY V I E W B O O K 2 015 – 2016

newfoundland & labrador, canada

Photos courtesy of Tom Cochrane, Chris Hammond and Dave Howells.

The contents of this publication set forth the intentions of the university at the time of publication with respect to courses, program offerings and fees. The university expressly reserves the right to deviate from the contents of this publication. Readers should check the university Calendar for regulations governing the courses, program offerings and fees of the university.

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CONTENTS

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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St. John’s

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St. John’s Campus

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Marine Institute

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Corner Brook

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Grenfell Campus

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ADMISSIONS

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MONEY MATTERS

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HOW TO GET HERE

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St. John’s Campus

Grenfell Campus

Memorial university of newfoundland As one of the premiere universities in Atlantic Canada, Memorial offers more than 100 degree programs to a student population of almost 19,000. Students can expand their horizons at any one of our four campuses.

ST. JOHN’S campus is located in the heart of Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city, St. John’s, and is home to roughly 15,000 students who flourish in a diverse and cosmopolitan environment. Whether it’s shopping on Water Street, enjoying the music on George Street or hiking to historic Signal Hill, there’s rarely a dull moment here.

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Harlow Campus

is located in Corner Brook on Newfoundland’s west coast. With 1,300 students, Grenfell is considered more of a home than an institution by many of its students. The campus is personal, interdisciplinary and full of adventure, with downhill skiing, cave exploration and kayaking mere minutes away.

Grenfell CAMPUS

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mi.mun.ca Harlow campus in England gives students a chance to study abroad, providing a unique learning experience.

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Marine Institute, our second campus in St. John’s, is one of the largest and most comprehensive marine educational and applied research facilities in the world.

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newfoundland and labrador Where we are is who we are.

Newfoundland and Labrador is so far east within North America, it has its own time zone. The rugged terrain, amazing vistas and sprawling coastline make it unique, to say the least.

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St. John’s, with nearly 200,000 residents, is on the east coast of Newfoundland, and Corner Brook, with over 21,000, is on the west coast. The people here are as unique as the terrain.

The proud self-expression, the kindness, the humour, the character. The refreshing approach to life. All in a place so rich in history, its fossils date back half a billion years.

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St. John’s WHERE WE ARE St. John’s is our province’s capital, founded more than 400 years ago, and today a sophisticated, cosmopolitan and safe city.

THINGS TO DO Shop on Water Street. Enjoy music on George Street. Hike up Signal Hill. Experience underwater life at the Fluvarium, ’The Rock’ at Johnson Geo Centre, art at The Rooms or plays at LSPU Hall. Jog the trails to Quidi Vidi Lake, ski in Pippy Park or skate at Mile One Centre. The choices seem endless.

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It can be windy, rainy or foggy in St. John’s on any given day—but that can change quickly to blue skies and sunshine. St. John’s has what’s known as a temperate climate.

During the summer months, the temperature can go from cool to hot, and even on the hottest day there’s always an ocean breeze to keep you comfortable. Winters are generally mild, with sometimes cool and brisk temperatures, but great for your favourite outdoor activities.

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St. John’s Campus A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY. People tell us Memorial is a community within a community.

Here you’ll find state-of-the-art facilities and first-rate services.

The Queen Elizabeth II Library is equipped with the latest technology and some of the best holdings in Atlantic Canada, and is ranked by Maclean’s magazine as one of Canada’s best university libraries.

Then there’s student support. From student services to our student union, MUNSU, you’ll have access to countless programs and services on campus and throughout the city.

Clubs and societies at Memorial are numerous, serve a wide range of interests and help students connect with each other.

If the St. John’s Campus is a community, the Smallwood Centre (also known as the University Centre) is the town square. Here you’ll find medical care, stores, a food court, study corners and hangouts. From the bookstore to career and wellness centres, there’s almost nothing you can’t find here.

Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the lowest crime rates in North America and our campus security team, along with programs like WalkSafe and SaveDrive, helps keep it that way.

For more information, go to mun.ca/undergrad.

Housing Close, comfortable and affordable.

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING Paton

College is home to approximately 900 students living in nine “residence hall” style buildings.

Macpherson College provides accommodations for 500 students in two-bedroom suites. Burton’s Pond consists of four courts and offers a more independent, apartment-style setting for students beyond their first year of studies.

In most of our residences you’ll find television and computer rooms, study spaces, laundry facilities, wireless Internet, and best of all, access to the MUNnel indoor tunnel system.

Plus, you’ll never go hungry with our “all you care to eat” meal plans. Students can choose from 14, 19, or unlimited meals each week, plus flex dollars that can be used at a variety of cafés around campus.

For help finding accommodations throughout St. John’s and the surrounding area, assistance with rental agreements, information about utilities and the City of St. John’s, plus social programming to help students feel connected to their campus community, visit the Off-Campus Housing Office at mun.ca/student/och.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

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Demand is high and space is limited, so it is important to apply as early as possible at mun.ca/hfcs.

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PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF ARTS anthropology, archaeology, classics, communication studies, economics, English, folklore, French, gender studies, geography, German, history, law and society, linguistics, medieval studies, philosophy, police studies, political science, religious studies, Russian, sociology, Spanish These additional major programs are not housed in the Faculty of Arts, but you can choose to do a bachelor of arts in: computer science, psychology, pure mathematics and statistics.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (co-operative) general or concentration in accounting, finance, human resources, labour relations and organizational behaviour, information systems, international business, marketing, operational research, small business/entrepreneurship, supply chain management, joint degree options available

INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF EDUCATION primary/elementary, intermediate/ secondary, music, post-secondary, special education, intermediate/secondary conjoint with diploma in technology education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (co-operative) civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, ocean and naval architectural, process — offshore oil and gas engineering electives are available within each of the undergraduate degree programs

BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY (co-operative) BACHELOR OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF NURSING BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (co-operative, general or teaching)

BACHELOR OF RECREATION BACHELOR OF RECREATION (co-operative) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE applied mathematics, behavioural neuroscience,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHARMACY) BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK NOTE: For information on graduate studies, visit mun.ca/become/graduate.

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biochemistry, biology (general, marine, cell and molecular, ecology and conservation), chemistry (general, computational), computer science (general, software engineering), earth sciences, economics, environmental physics, geography, nutrition, physics, psychology, pure mathematics, statistics, diverse joint/interdisciplinary options

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MARINE INSTITUTE it’s a big world. be at the center of it.

The Marine Institute is a world-class centre for marine and ocean-related career education and research. Here, you can expect a hands-on experience that prepares you for the career of a lifetime.

Save the world? We’ll get you on track to become a guardian of the world’s waterways and coastal zones.

See the world? Start here and prepare for a life aboard ship as a captain or marine engineer.

We’ll take you to the bottom of the ocean and above the Arctic Circle. Piloting remotely operated vehicles – the only program of its kind in Canada – is just one of the things we teach. Step inside our marine simulator and you’re onboard ships anywhere in the world.

A cutting-edge education from the Marine Institute is one of the most affordable in Canada and gives you credentials that are recognized around the globe.

Learn here and watch a world of opportunities open up.

Programs As part of Memorial University, the Marine Institute provides you with credentials that are recognized around the world.

As the largest institute of its kind in Canada, the Marine Institute offers a suite of programs that are found nowhere else in the country.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES bridge watch, fire rescue, marine diesel mechanics

DIPLOMAS OF TECHNOLOGY marine engineering technology, marine environmental technology, marine engineering systems design, nautical science, naval architecture

JOINT DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY/BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY food technology, ocean mapping, underwater vehicles

BACHELOR OF MARITIME STUDIES BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY engineering and applied science technology, health science

For more information on programs, admissions and fees, visit mi.mun.ca/futurestudents.

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corner brook

THINGS TO DO From skiing to theatre, you’ll find something to suit your tastes. The city offers unique shops and restaurants, cultural events, hiking trails and the best skiing in eastern Canada at nearby Marble Mountain. And Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just an hour away.

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WHERE WE ARE Corner Brook is on the west coast of Newfoundland in the beautiful Bay of Islands. More than 42,000 people live in the region and in the neighbouring communities of the Humber Valley. Nestled beside the Blow-Me-Down Mountains, Corner Brook is the centre of attraction, with retail, health and cultural facilities and programs that serve the entire west coast.

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grenfell Campus FIND YOUR corner.

Grenfell is a small, interdisciplinary campus offering undergraduate programming in arts, business, education, fine arts, nursing, resource management and science, and a master of arts in environmental policy. Our campus is expanding. We’ve recently opened new labs and academic spaces that are increasing our research capacity. Increased student space means you will have more places to study, chat with friends or simply relax with a good book. Our campus is comfortable and intimate, and you’ll feel supported as you make your way through your degree.

If you’re new to campus, we’ll pick you up at the airport free of charge and provide you with an orientation to Grenfell and the Corner Brook community.

HOUSING live at the heart of CAMPUS. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING We

foster a community living environment that sustains academic and personal growth and promotes an appreciation of individual and cultural differences. If you choose to live on campus, you’ll have your own private bedroom. If you opt for the traditional-style residence, you’ll share a bathroom with one other person, and prepare meals and socialize in a common kitchen and living area. Or, in our chalet-style apartments, you’ll share a living room, kitchen, and one-and-a-half bathrooms with three other students. The new residence complex increased our campus’s housing capacity by 200 – almost half of our students live on campus. And this year we’re opening a new dining hall offering healthy, convenient meals and partial meal plan options. Apply online at grenfell.mun.ca/student-services/housing.

PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF ARTS English, environmental studies, historical studies, humanities, psychology, social/cultural studies, tourism studies*

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF EDUCATION primary/elementary (consecutive delivery option only)

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS theatre, visual arts BACHELOR OF NURSING BACHELOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE computational mathematics, environmental science (biology or chemistry), general science, physics, psychology

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did you know?

• Memorial students can choose from over 450 online courses in over 30 subject areas.

• Memorial University is one of only two Canadian universities with its own campus in the United Kingdom.

• Enactus Memorial is one of the most successful student competition groups in Canada. They have won the Canadian national competition seven times in nine years.

• 16,808 metres of underground tunnels and overhead pedways connect many of our buildings.

• Memorial’s Undergraduate Career Experience Program (MUCEP) and International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP) offer part-time employment opportunities on campus for valuable work experience and skills development.

• Entrance scholarships are available to international students. For more information, visit mun.ca/scholarships.

• Memorial’s international students comprise eleven per cent of the total student body, representing over 100 countries (and increasing every year).

• The observatory at Grenfell Campus houses one of Atlantic Canada’s largest astronomical telescopes.

• Marble Mountain is a world-class downhill ski resort just minutes away from Grenfell Campus.

• Almost half of Grenfell’s student population lives on campus. Thanks to our new residence complex, we’ve increased the number of students who live here to 600.

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Admission to memorial Memorial has three semesters: • Fall (September) • Winter (January) • Spring (May) Because course selection and new student services are limited in the Spring semester, new international students are normally admitted only in the Fall or Winter semester. Applicants should also note that direct entry to some programs is offered in the Fall semester only.

For general undergraduate admission, you need to have completed an acceptable high school program with the following senior-level high school courses: • English • Mathematics* • A laboratory science*

• A social studies or modern/classical language • One other subject area An overall average equivalent to 70 per cent is required for general admission. Admission to some programs is competitive for a limited number of spaces. A higher admissions average and/or supplementary information may be required as part of the faculty-specific admissions. * One of either the mathematics or laboratory science course requirements may be waived for admission to programs where the subject is not included among the requirements for the program to which the student has applied for admission. If your high school program excludes courses in both subjects at the senior level, contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

For information on admission to programs at the Marine Institute, visit mi.mun.ca/futurestudents/admissions.

proof of english proficiency English is the primary language of instruction at Memorial University. All students applying for admission must prove their proficiency in English in one of the following outlined below.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE HIGH SCHOOL At least three years of full-time instruction at an English language high school that is recognized by Memorial, including the successful completion of courses at the senior high school or equivalent level in English (not including ESL courses).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE POST-SECONDARY The equivalent of 30 credit hours (approximately 10 courses) at a recognized college or university where English was the primary language of instruction. The 30 credit hours must include six transferable credit hours in English language/literature courses.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) Completion of Memorial’s

IEP, along with an acceptable score on the CAEL (administered by the Department of English Language and Literature at Memorial).

For more information visit mun.ca/esl or grenfell.mun.ca/esl.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)*

A minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing.

TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)* A

minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing, and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.

CANADIAN ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CAEL) ASSESSMENT* Minimum band scores between 50 and 60 in each

of the four skills tested (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with at least two band scores of 60.

English (CAE) or a minimum grade of “C” in the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) are required.

PEARSON TEST OF ACADEMIC ENGLISH (PTE ACADEMIC)* A minimum score of 58 in each of the reading, writing, listening and speaking components of the PTE is required. * For standardized tests, final results must be sent directly by the official testing authority to the Office of the Registrar, Memorial University.

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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)* A minimum of grade “B” in the Certificate of Advanced

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Applying is as easy as 1-2-3 1.

Learn more Go to mun.ca/undergrad to find out about Memorial’s undergraduate programs, admission requirements and services.

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Complete the application This can be done through our website, with an application fee of $100 for international and transfer students. See full application details at mun.ca/undergrad/admissions.

Note: Proof of English proficiency is required. If you do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements outlined on page 21, you may submit a separate application for Memorial’s Intensive English Program. For more information, visit mun.ca/esl (St. John’s Campus) or grenfell.mun.ca/esl (Grenfell Campus).

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Submit your supporting documents The link above

will provide you with a checklist of required documents.

These should be sent to:

Office of the Registrar

Memorial University P.O. Box 4200, 230 Elizabeth Ave. St. John’s, NL, CANADA A1C 5S7 And you’re done! That’s all it takes.

But, before you come to Memorial, here is a handy checklist of things you’ll want to do:

❏ Apply for housing – There is a separate application for on-campus student housing. Space is limited, so apply early. For details on living on and off campus in St. John’s, visit mun.ca/hfcs. For information about living on campus at Grenfell, visit grenfell.mun.ca/ student-services/housing.

❏ Don’t forget your study permit – Most international students require a study permit before coming to Canada. Please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for information on how to apply for a study permit at cic.gc.ca/cometocanada.

❏ SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS – After you have received an acceptance letter, you will need to set up your Memorial Self Service and my.mun accounts. You will also need to activate your @mun.ca email account, where you’ll be getting some important messages from us. Instructions are provided at mun.ca/advice/guide.

❏ Ask for Academic Advice – We will ensure you get the information you need about course selection, registration procedures and much more. For answers to your academic questions, email advice@mun.ca or call 709 864 8801 (St. John’s Campus). For Grenfell, email study@grenfell.mun.ca or call 709 637 6298.

❏ Let us know you are coming – The International Student Advising (ISA) Office offers many programs and services for students. This includes airport pick-up when you arrive. You should refer to mun.ca/isa/ new (St. John’s Campus) or grenfell.mun.ca/studentservices/international (Grenfell Campus) to help you manage your airport pick-up, temporary housing options, etc.

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Check out your Orientation information – Orientation is a two-day event where you’ll meet other first-year students, familiarize yourself with our campus and kick-start your Memorial experience. For more details visit mun.ca/orientation (St. John’s Campus) or grenfell.mun.ca/student-services/orientation (Grenfell Campus).

❏ Pay your fees – Students are required to pay their fees prior to the first day of classes for any semester. For more information about fee payments, visit mun.ca/ regoff/tuition or call 709 864 8226.

(St. John’s Campus) or study@grenfell.mun.ca (Grenfell Campus).

WELCOME TO MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY!

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❏ Still have questions? – Email becomestudent@mun.ca

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supporting documents required HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: INTERIM TRANSCRIPT (official or unofficial) CONFIRMATION OF CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REGISTRATION (if not included in the transcript)

FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (upon completion of final exams) SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS OR FACULTIES^: fine arts, human kinetics and recreation, music*, nursing*

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

POST-SECONDARY TRANSFER STUDENTS: INTERIM TRANSCRIPT (official or unofficial) at the time of application FINAL TRANSCRIPT(s) (official) for all institutions previously attended, or current institution, as soon as final grades for courses that are in progress at the time of application are completed

APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION^ COURSE OUTLINES (official) for transfer credit assessment SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION AND ASSOCIATED FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS OR FACULTIES^: business, education*, engineering*, fine arts, human kinetics and recreation, music*, nursing*, pharmacy, social work*

PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

* Supplementary application is included as part of the university’s general undergraduate online application for admission. ^ Forms may also be found at mun.ca/regoff/forms.php.

International applicants are advised to apply early. Application deadlines for general admission and for admission to specific programs do not account for any additional time it may take for international students to complete the process of supplying documentation to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a study permit. For more details, visit cic.gc.ca/cometocanada.

money matters A sample cost estimate for two semesters of undergraduate study in 2015 –2016 for international students. Fees for domestic students can be found at mun.ca/undergrad.

Fees used as of June 2015, pending approval and are subject to change without notice. Fees listed in Canadian dollars.

St john’s campus international students Tuition

$8,800

Accommodations (Macpherson College, unlimited meal plan)

$8,570

Organization fees Student Union Emergency Medical Care Plan Recreation Fee Books and Supplies

$113 $414 $116 ~$1,500

TOTAL

$19,513 (CAD)

grenfell campus international students Tuition

$8,800

Accommodations Dormitory Residence (meal plan not included)

$2,960

~$2,800

Organization fees Student Union Emergency Medical Care Plan Books and Supplies

$160 $414 ~$1,500

TOTAL

$16,634 (CAD)

For information on Memorial’s entrance scholarships, visit mun.ca/scholarships.

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MEALS A variety of meal plan options are available, or you may choose to prepare your own meals in the facilities provided

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how to get here.

How to get here The St. John’s International Airport is only minutes away from the St. John’s Campus.

The St. John’s airport code is YYT. The Deer Lake Regional Airport is just 30 minutes from Grenfell Campus. The Deer Lake airport code is YDF.

CONTACT US St. John’s Campus Office of Student Recruitment Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL, Canada A1C 5S7 709 864 8896 Toll-free: 866 354 8896 (in North America) mun.ca/undergrad becomestudent@mun.ca @memorialfutureu

GRENFELL CAMPUS Office of Student Recruitment Memorial University of Newfoundland 20 University Drive Corner Brook, NL, Canada A2H 5G4 709 637 6269 Toll-free: 888 637 6269 (in North America) grenfell.mun.ca study@grenfell.mun.ca @grenfellcampus