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1. Welcome to Memorial University - St. John's Campus

   Whether you're new to our campus or are back to see what's new. Welcome! We'd love to show you around.

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   1. Welcome!

      Welcome to Memorial University and the St. John’s campus!

      
      Back in 1925, Memorial was originally located on Parade Street in downtown St. John’s and was known as Memorial University College. At this time, students could take courses in Arts or Science; within the coming years, this was expanded to offer courses in Education. Later on, in 1949, the college was elevated to degree-granting status and became known as Memorial University of Newfoundland.

      What you see here today as the St. John’s campus of Memorial University opened in 1961 and has significantly expanded its footprint from the original four buildings to over 60 buildings. To date, Memorial University hosts almost 18,000 students from 120 countries globally while offering a vast selection of certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across the six total campuses and online.

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Memorial's original campus building on Parade Street.
      Photo 2: Aerial view of the four original academic buildings on the St. John's campus: Arts and Administration, Science, Physical Education, and the Library. The construction of Paton College residences is visible in the background. The Library became the Mathematics building when the Queen Elizabeth II Library opened in the 1980s.
      Photo 3: Exterior view of the Arts and Administration building in 1960.

   2. Arts and Administration

      Arts and Administration

      The Arts and Administration building is one of the original four academic buildings on the St. John’s campus. Here, you will find various academic departments within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The building is also home to classrooms, the President’s Office, and various administrative units such as the Registrar’s Office and Cashier’s Office. The footprint of the building expanded in 1992 with the opening of the Arts and Administration Annex, which added the plant atrium, additional office space, and classrooms.

      
      If you enter the lobby of the building, you will find the Founder’s Gallery, where you will see the busts of the University’s original founding members. An interesting fact about Memorial University is that we are the only university in the world that serves as a living memorial and dedication to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The Founder’s Gallery displays the Book of Remembrance, which lists the names of all Newfoundland soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in World War I. Each day, a page in the book is turned to reveal the next list of names. The Book of Remembrance serves as a reminder of the rights and freedoms we have today because of their sacrifices.

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Exterior front of the Arts and Administration building in the summer.
      Photo 2: Exterior of the Arts and Administration Annex in the winter.
      Photo 3: The Founders Gallery.
      Photo 4: Atrium of the Arts Annex and balconies
      Photo 5: One of two lecture theatres on the first floor of the Annex.
      Photo 6: Typical classroom in the building.

   3. Physical Education

      Physical Education

      It seems you have made it over to the Physical Education (PhysEd) building, where you will really get to see our Sea-Hawks spirit on display. Straight through the main lobby, you will see the Sea-Hawks/PhysEd gym (PE 2000). This is where you might catch some basketball or volleyball varsity athletes practicing before their next match. Keep your eyes open, you might even meet Sammy the Sea-Hawk, our varsity athletics mascot. Off to the side, you can take a look at the Sea-Hawks trophy case, where you may even find something neat in there, such as awards for basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, cross country, wrestling, rugby, and/or curling.

      
      We can’t forget that the Physical Education building is also home to the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation (HKR). Students enrolled in HKR programs all study in classrooms located here with loads of hands-on learning during class, labs, and co-operative education opportunities.
      
      

      Here's a fun fact! Courses with large enrolments on the St. John's campus may sometimes have their final exams written in the PhysEd gym. 

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: PhysEd exterior

      Photo 2: PhysEd lobby

      Photo 3: PhysEd gymnasium, PE 2000

      Photo 4: Main floor lecture hall, PE 2001 (located off lobby)

      Photo 5: PhysEd pool

   4. Queen Elizabeth II Library

      Queen Elizabeth II Library

      The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Library opened in 1982, replacing the original library in the Henrietta Harvey Building.

      With over 2 million print and online publications, QEII Library is the largest research library collection east of Montreal. The building occupies approximately 200,000 square feet and provides study space for about 2,000 students. The Library has helpful staff and countless valuable resources to assist Memorial students in researching and studying.

      The ground floor of the building is where you will find the Circulation Desk, the place to sign out and return materials, and book a study room for group or individual study.

      The Commons, the largest computer lab on campus, is also on this floor. Students can use electronic research tools, word processing, and assistive technology here to complete their coursework. The Writing Centre also operates a desk for their services to undergraduate students in The Commons. Staff can even provide tutorials and workshops on using everything from Microsoft Office to various types of accessible software. The Information & Research Help Desk can answer students’ questions on planning and conducting research. They can even give you a map of the upstairs bookstacks!

      Some other neat spaces in the library are the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, the Makerspace, the Digital Media Centre, the Map Room, the Archives, and the ever-popular lounge space on the third floor referred to as the “fiesta deck” by the Library staff.

      Upstairs on the fourth and fifth floors, you’ll find the bookstacks. If you want to see an impressive book collection, you’ll find it here. The QEII’s collection is categorized by the Library of Congress system, which means they are organized by topic, making it easy for you to find publications in your area of research. Also, on these floors are some excellent study spaces. Students can book out individual study rooms to quietly study by themselves, or a group study space to work on a project with classmates. The floors also open up into the Reading Room, a completely silent and bright, naturally lit area.

      In the lobby, before you exit the building, take one final look at all the community coat of arms plaques from right across the province; these plaques were hand-carved by a retired history professor, Frank Zahn, and installed here in 1982. These coats of arms are often featured as backdrops for class photos when school groups visit campus each year, which we think is pretty neat!

      Fun facts: On July 27, 1978, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh presided over the ceremony to turn the sod symbolizing the start of construction for the new library. The QEII Library is five times the size of the former Henrietta Harvey Library.

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Library Exterior

      Photo 2: Exterior side view of Library showing the slopped roof.

      Photo 3: The Commons, 2nd floor

      Photo 4: Fiesta deck, 3rd floor

      Photo 5: View of campus from one of the side stairwells.

      Photo 6: Reading Room

      Photo 7: Study Room

      Photo 8: Queen Elizabeth II turning the sod to mark the start of construction of the library in 1978.

       

   5. Bruneau Centre

      Bruneau Centre For Research and Innovation

      Named for Memorial Engineering pioneer Dr. Angus Bruneau, this is one of Memorial's newest research facilities. The steel frame of the building is partially from the original Thompson Student Centre which existed in this spot from 1968 until the University Centre opened in 2000.

      
      Within the glass walls and modern exterior, the Bruneau Centre is home to a number of state of the art conference rooms and lecture theatres. The facility is complemented by natural greenery and a wide glass staircase allowing for a seamless blend of professionalism and tranquility.

      
      Located in the Bruneau Centre is the School of Graduate Studies and the Research Innovation office.

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Exterior of the Bruneau Centre at dusk

      Photo 2: First floor atrium

      Photo 3: Second floor looking towards entrance for IIC 2109

      Photo 4: Lecture Hall IIC 2109

   6. Science

      Science

      Here, you will find the original science building, which is home to many departments, some student services, countless classrooms, and a lecture hall. The departments you can find here are mostly part of the Humanities and Social Sciences a the Faculty of Science, such as Political Science, Gender Studies, Modern Languages, Geography, Linguistics, and Psychology. If you are an incoming student looking for support in exploring what programs Memorial has to offer, you may want to visit the Academic Advising Centre up on the fourth floor.

      
      If you are searching for more Science departments, those are now mostly located in the Core Science building across the road if you’d like to visit them as well.
      
      

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Science Building Exterior

      Photo 2: Science Lecture Hall SN 2109

      Photo 3: Science Small Lecture Hall SN 2036

      Photo 4: Science Classroom SN 1103

   7. Mathematics

      Mathematics

      The Henrietta Harvey Mathematics building is located on the South facing side of the quad between Science, Arts and Music.
      
      

      It is one of the four original buildings of Memorial's campus. It was the original campus library, before being replaced by the Queen Elizabeth II Library.
      
      

      The building is predominately comprised of standard classrooms built for productive learning. The Math building home to the Mathematics Help Centre and Memorial's Maritime History Archive. 

   8. Music

      Music

      The M.O. Morgan Music building is one of Memorial's most popular buildings with the community. The building is designed to foster and display Memorial's brightest musical talents. The building is named after former Memorial University President, Dr. Moses O. Morgan, 1973-1981.
      
      

      The building hosts two large concert halls equipped for industry standard recording capabilities, along with several state of the art practice rooms and study spaces. Along with the addition of an extensive music library, the M.O. Morgan building is the perfect space to hone your musical prowess at Memorial!

      Photo 1: Music Building Exterior

      Photo 2: D.F. Cook Recital Hall

   9. Juniper House

      Juniper House

      Welcome to the Juniper House! This space is the result of a dedicated student-led initiative which has become home to the St. John’s Campus Indigenous Student Resource Centre staff offices, social rooms, computer lab, Elder’s space, and more! Juniper House is more than just a resource centre; it is a home away from home for students and a space to build community and connections during their post-secondary journey. It is a place for Indigenous students to gather, work, and thrive in an inclusive community that honours the diverse experiences and knowledges of Indigenous peoples.

      
      The name Juniper was chosen as it is a circumboreal plant that grows in diverse environments across Newfoundland and Labrador; it is present across the territories and traditions of the Innu, Inuit, and Mi'kmaq.

      Photo descriptions

      Photo 1: Juniper House Exterior

   10. Macpherson College

       Macpherson College

       Macpherson is Memorial's newest residence building, expanding student options for lifestyles on campus. It's proximity to campus and student residence facilities make it a great option for any student looking to be immersed in the campus life!

       The most common room layout features a shared front room, bathroom and shower with split private entrances to the bed area. This creates a welcome balance of personal space and community.

       Macpherson is also attached to the Hatcher commons, regarded as the 'hub' of residence, by a skywalk. This gives students immediate access to social events, "Late Night Eats" and relaxing study spaces!

       Photo 1: Macpherson Quad Exterior

       Photo 2: An exterior view of Hatcher and the Macpherson Towers

       Photo 3: Macpherson College Room 

        

        

   11. Burton's Pond

       Burton's Pond

       Burton's Pond is one of St. John's Campus' most scenic and relaxing spaces. The pond is frequently teeming with bird life, and hosts an enjoyable walking trail.

       Surrounding the pond is the Burton's Pond Apartments, part of our student residence here at Memorial. This living arrangement allows for more personal flexibility, as the apartments come fully furnished with a kitchen and office space.

       The Childcare Centre and Global Learning Centre are only a short walk from the apartments, making campus living convenient and accessible for all students.

       Photo 1: Burton's Pond - Gilbert

       Photo 2: Burton's Pond Ducks

   12. Global Learning Centre

       Global Learning Centre

       It seems you have found your way over to the Global Learning Centre! Regardless of how far you have travelled to visit us at Memorial, the team at the Internationalization Office (IO) would like to welcome you! The Global Learning Centre comprises the Internationalization Office, the campus food bank, a computer lab, laundry (for the nearby on-campus housing buildings), a mail room, study rooms, and a multi-purpose common room.

       
       The Internationalization Office works to welcome international visitors and collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, governments, foundations, benefactors and alumni around the world. The team can assist with preparing for arrival, finding appropriate housing, navigating visa and immigration regulations, assisting with health coverage, and providing outreach throughout your studies.

       Photo 1: Global Learning Centre - Front

   13. Paton College

       Paton College

       Paton College is Memorial's original  student residence. Initially built to house around two-hundred students, Paton College has since expanded to accommodate almost a thousand.

       Paton College is connected to the rest of campus via the MUNnel system, allowing for safe travel between classes and activities, no matter what the local weather has to offer.

       Located on the grounds is Hunter's Square, a recreational space with picnic tables and a basketball court. You can also find the R. Gushue Dining Hall, Late Night Eats, and the Hatcher student commons all within a convenient walk from a dorm.

       Photo 1: Burke-Squires Pathway

       Photo 2: Hunter's Square

       Photo 3: Dining Hall

       Photo 4: Rothermere House

       Photo 5: Paton College Room

   14. MUNnels

       MUNnels

       (through the entrance at the CP parking lot)

       
       I bet you didn’t know we had a fun little surprise in store for you since we keep much of it buried underground! Welcome to the MUNnels, also known as the tunnel system that gives you fast and easy access to many buildings across campus. They are a huge plus when it is raining outside or when the winter storms hit.

       
       One neat thing about the MUNnels is that they span right across campus with 16,808 meters of tunnel. They are also well-labelled with signs and maps to help you navigate and always make it to class on time.

       Photo 1: MUNnel Entrance

       Photo 2: MUNnel Map

       Photo 3: MUNnel Lockers

   15. Chemistry-Physics

       Chemistry-Physics

       The Chemistry-Physics building is one of the original buildings from Memorial's large expansion in the mid-1960's. It's unique horseshoe shape was designed to insulate the once popular interior courtyard from the wind.
       
       

       The building is home to the Dean of Science, Department of Phyiscs (including the Physics Help Center) and a number of computer and research labs. 
       
       

       Prior to moving to the Core Science Facility, the Department of Chemistry called the Chemistry-Physics building home. 
       
       

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Chemistry-Physics Exterior

       Photo 2: Mini Lecture Hall C 3053

       Photo 3: Classroom C 4036

       Photo 4: Classroom C 4011

   16. University Centre

       University Centre

       With six floors total, the University Centre (UC) is the hub of student life on campus. On each floor, you will find various resources to serve students. The building is nearly entirely service-based, largely through Student Life, Student Wellness, the Bookstore, and the MUN Students’ Union. Student Life includes many offices, including Career Development, the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre (Accessibility Services), the Student Experience Office, and the Student Volunteer Bureau.

       
       On the first floor of the UC, there is a convenient bus stop location for the Metrobus system, which travels all over the city. While you’re there, stop by the Undergraduate Students’ Union office, you will often see them offering on-campus entertainment, safety and advocacy services for students; they also run the Breezeway Lounge on the first floor and Attic Convenience Store on the third floor. While looking around, you may find many centres and club and society spaces which help students access informational resources and meet others with similar interests.

       
       Right next to the Undergraduate Students’ Union office on the second floor is the Campus Bookstore, which is conveniently located here for students to easily purchase their textbooks and other Memorial swag. You may even want to go in there and see what they have in store!

       
       Finally, within the University Centre, you will also be able to find a food court with various vendors and an international food store. You will see many students stop and have a bite to eat here or maybe spend some time studying and hanging out with friends.
       
       

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Exterior of the University Centre (UC) looking down the food court towards the north building

       Photo 2: UC Food Court

       Photo 3: UC Stairs

       Photo 4: Bookstore

       Photo 5: UC Ask Desk

   17. Earth Sciences

       Earth Sciences

       Despite serving as a high-traffic intersection between the popular Engineering Building and University Centre, the Earth Science building has a lot to offer on it's own.
       
       

       The Earth Science building is filled with rock samples and geological artifacts for immersive viewing pleasure in between classes and labs.
       
       

       In addition to these features are a number of important university spaces, such as the campus union offices, underground parking lot and the Sexual Harassment Office.

       Photo 1: Earth Sciences Exterior - Night

       Photo 2: Earth Sciences Exterior - Day

       Photo 3: Earth Science Lab

       Photo 4: Earth Science Rocks

       Photo 5: Earth Science Dino

   18. Prince Phillip Drive Underpass

       Prince Phillip Drive Underpass

       This hidden gem on campus allows for students to safely make their way across the bustling Prince Phillip Drive. It's location near Dining Hall on the south side and St. John's College to the north make it an ideal addition to students' navigational toolbelt!

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Underpass Entrance along the north side of Prince Philip Drive

       Photo 2: Underpass

   19. St. John's College

       St. John's College

       Located near the Business building on the North side of campus, St. John's College is home to Memorial's Multi-Faith Chapel, and the School of Social Work. 

       Photo 1: St. John's College Exterior

       Photo 2: Chapel Exterior

       Photo 3: Chapel Interior

        

   20. Business Administration

       Business Administration

       The Business building is located near Long Pond on the north side of campus. The building is full of busy classrooms and innovative labs, such as the White Trading lab, built to provide our business students with top of the line experiential learning opportunities. The lab boasts the best student-to-Bloomberg terminal ratio among all Business schools in Canada.
       
       

       The building houses the primary administrative offices associated with the Faculty of Business Administration, along with Enactus Memorial and several student societies.

       Photo descriptions 

       Photo 1: Business Administration Exterior

   21. Engineering and Applied Science

       Engineering and Applied Science

       Located on the north side of campus, the Engineering and Applied Sciences building was named for Dr. Stanley J. Carew, a former Dean of Engineering recognized for his contributions to Memorial and campus life.
       
       

       The Engineering building boasts a rich variety of high quality labs and laboratory equipment for various departments within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
       
       

       Also located within the building is one of Memorial's most popular cafeteria spaces, perfect for grabbing a hearty lunch or studying with a group.

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Engineering and Applied Sciences exterior

       Photo 2: Engineering Exterior 2

       Photo 3: Engineering classroom, EN 1004

       Photo 4: Engineering lecture hall, EN 2006

       Photo 5: Engineering small lecture hall, EN1052

   22. Core Science Facility

       Core Science Facility

       Memorial's newest facility in St. John's features a sleek, contemporary design filled with state of the art research and laboratory equipment. 
       
       

       The building's strategic architecture hosts a number of semi-private and open study spaces, allowing for comfortable individual or group study sessions. One of the most prominent spaces lies in one of two atriums. Here you'll find a multi-level study space featuring vast number of tables, chairs and couches, perfect for any cluster of students.
       
       

       The other atrium boasts an impressive full size skeleton of Earth's largest mammal, the Blue Whale. Altum, our whale skeleton, was named for the latin word for 'Deep', a reference to Memorial's slogan "Provehito in Altum" or "Launch forth into the deep".

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Core Sciences Exterior Parkway

       Photo 2: Core Sciences First Floor Open Hall

       Photo 3: Core Sciences Blue Whale

       Photo 4: Core Sciences Atrium Walkway

       Photo 5: Core Sciences Chem Lab

       Photo 6: Core Science Study Space

   23. Stop: Health Sciences

       To your right and across the road you will see the Health Sciences Centre and the Medicine building.

       Their location to Memorial helps to support our healthcare learners, in Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, with their education and transition into the workforce.

       As the Health Sciences Centre is a 'teaching hospital' it allows our students to get hands on training with health professionals in a real-time setting.

   24. Education

       Education

       The Education building was named for Dr. George A. Hickman, former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Memorial University. The building's iconic Savoie mural faces Prince Phillip Drive, recognized by all who frequent the area.

       
       Along with being the home of the Faculty of Education, the building also houses the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL), the Ethel M. Janes curriculum materials library, the Department of Folklore and Memorial University's Folk and Language Archive.

       
       The building's deep collection of art and learning resources begin to foster a spirit of teaching and development well before students move into their own classrooms!

       Photo descriptions

       Photo 1: Education exterior

       Photo 2: Education large lecture hall, ED 1020

       Photo 3: Education medium lecture hall, ED 2018A

       Photo 4: Education classroom, ED 4011

       Photo 5: View of the Education building as seen from the Library side stairwell

       Photo 6: Education Study Space

   25. The Works: Field House and Aquarena

       The Works: Field House and Aquarena

       The Works is the largest fitness facility in the province, and it is used by both Memorial students and the general public.

       Field House

       The Field House offers a six-lane, 200-meter indoor track, a hardwood court, green courts, and three student-exclusive fitness studios complete with equipment for cardio, toning, and weight lifting. Various fitness classes are available throughout the day — learn kickboxing, practice yoga or get moving with Zumba. Current Memorial students can access all the Field House facilities through their recreation fee.

       Memorial’s varsity team, known as the Sea Hawks, play basketball and volleyball games in the Field House from October to March.

       Aquarena

       Across the street from the Field House, via the pedway, is the Aquarena. Historically, you could find an Olympic-sized swimming pool and fitness centre here. 

       The pool was originally built to host the swimming and diving events for the 1977 Canada Games. The building was recently renovated to host, once again, the aquatic events for the 2025 Canada Summer Games.