New graduate students
So, you got your Certificate of Acceptance from the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Congratulations! Have you met all the conditions of your acceptance (ie: official transcripts/English language scores)?
Now what?
Activate your IT account
Your UNB account
Register for classes
You are responsible for registering every term for the duration of your graduate program.
- MyUNB Intranet > Academics > Student Planning & Registration
- UNB's Self-Service Registration Guide
- Ensure you completed registration for your Thesis/Report and seminar course, if applicable
- Monitor term deadlines for registration: SGS Important Academic Dates
- TIP: watch for the ‘FR01A’ or ‘FR01B’ in the course name (SJ instead of FR for Saint John campus)
- HINT: view Available Sections, then choose "Add Section to Schedule" for the appropriate term
Student ID Card (UCard)
- UNB UCard Office is located in Marshall d'Avery Hall, 10 Mackay Drive Room 106 (bldg # 58)
- Bring your government-issued photo ID and your UNB Student ID number
- UCard Mobile ID - iPhone & Android
- Those who previously completed a BSc degree at UNB will need a new card, the $15 replacement fee may be waived, call the card office to inquire.
Open a bank account
- Bring two forms of ID (drivers licence; passport; study permit) and your student ID
- Get a blank void cheque or form from your bank that includes your account information
- Download Confirmation of Enrolment letters
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- This is not required for Canadian students or those who are self funded
- Submit a request for an appointment with Service Canada (1133 Regent St. suite 200) to apply for your SIN.
Paperwork for Financial Services
Paperwork for People & Culture (previously Human Resources)
- IUC Physics/Admin 8 Bailey Dr, People & Culture is located in room 102 (bldg # 18)
- Submit completed tax forms and banking information along with your Study Permit (if applicable) and SIN to Abby Shortall. Forms can be found here.
- Hint: Employee ID is Student ID
- For help with your tax forms, email payroll@unb.ca.
- Submit a copy of your Study Permit to the Grad Coordinator.
- All forms should be sent via UNB Secure File Drop, never through email.
Set up Supervisory/Advisory committee
- Meet with your supervisor, and set up a Supervisory/Advisory Committee (supervisor + 2-3 others)
- Complete the Program of Study form and submit it to the Grad Coordinator
- Review the SGS Student Supervisor Checklist with your Supervisor
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Located at 676 Windsor St in the Alden Nowlan House (bldg # 40)
- Visit the GSA site to see what services they provide
- Register/Create a profile on WeSpeakStudent
- Contact GSA to activate your GSA HotSpot Bus Pass (every year)
- Inquire about the GSA Buddy Program
- For GSA health/dental insurance & bus pass opt-out instructions and deadlines, contact office@unbgsa.ca
Union of Graduate Student Workers (UGSW)
- Located at 10 Mackay Dr, Marshall d'Avray Hall 322-1B (bldg # 58)
- Visit the UGSW site to see what services they provide
- If TA'ing, email ugsw.unb@gmail.com to request a hardcopy membership form with your Union Package.
NB Medicare
- International students are required to pay the Emergency Health Insurance until they provide Financial Services with their New Brunswick Medicare Card. FAQ page.
- New Brunswick Medicare has a three month waiting period.
- Download Confirmation of Enrolment letters for two consecutive terms when applying.
- Part-time students are not eligible.
International Student Advisors Office (ISAO)
All students should familiarize themselves with UNB's Services for Students Guide.
