Upon arrival
Once you have arrived in New Brunswick, your International Student Advisor's Office staff will look forward to meeting you in person and helping you get settled in.
Essential steps for international students
Use the MyUNB Intranet
Once you have arrived in Canada and are about to start your studies, most of your services and information will be available to you via the myUNB Intranet.
Access the student site by using the "I am a student" navigation status. The Intranet has self-serve functions that allow you to download your confirmation of enrolment, access your fee statement, pay your fees, registrer for courses and register for ISAO's weekly immigration sessions.
Join our orientation sessions and events
The best way to start your time at UNB is to join our new student orientation events. Plan to attend as many events as possible.
Set up your Canadian bank account
When you have decided which Canadian bank best suits your needs, you can contact the bank and set up an appointment to open your Canadian bank account.
Select your cell phone plan
When you have decided which cell plan will best suit your needs, you can purchase a SIM card and have data when you are outside of the campus wi-fi networks.
Pick up your UCard
If you already uploaded your UCard photo, follow the directions in your UNB email and pick up your card.
Learn about the local transportation
Fredericton and Saint John have city buses, and many international students take public transportation every day. The bus drivers are kind to new students and you are welcome to ask them questions about how the bus systems works.
Get your Canadian Social Insurance Number
You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada and to receive benefits and services from government programs. There is no cost to apply.
Service Canada centre locations
Apply for Medicare
Once you have arrived in New Brunswick, you can submit an application for coverage under NB Medicare system. There is a fee for this.
Community resources
Fredericton
The Multicultural Association of Fredericton has a number of community programs that are open to spouses and children of international students.
The Fredericton Regional Family Resource Centre has a number of programs for all families in Fredericton.
Saint John
The Saint John Newcomers Centre provides wonderful support and referral services to newcomer families in the Saint John area.
