What is TechConnect?

The SFU FAS TechConnect program is a four-year experience program aimed to ease your transition from high school into the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) at SFU, and then support you throughout the duration of your degree. Whether you're in Computing Science, Engineering Science, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Software Systems, or Sustainable Energy Engineering, TechConnect's focus is to make university a stress-free and welcoming experience.

Why should I participate?

Each session will cover important information helping you to make the most of your university experience. We will be offering six sessions throughout the Fall, and will be adding more program content in the Spring. Sessions will cover a diverse range of topics, from strategies to balance a healthy lifestyle with your schoolwork, to ways to get involved with clubs and student unions on campus. Academic advisors will be on hand each session to assist you with course planning and answer your questions.

Make immediate connections

As a TechConnect mentee, you’ll have the added benefit of connecting with student mentors declared in the same major and learn first-hand about what to expect from your coursework and where the best (and cheapest) food is on campus! Every session you’ll also have an opportunity to connect with your peers and socialize. Through TechConnect we want you to feel welcomed and part of our Applied Sciences community.

Fall 2021: TechConnect Schedule

* Please note: All sessions will be in-person at one of our SFU campuses dependent on your major. This may be subject to change pending BC Public Health Orders*

Computing Science Group A/B* and Engineering Science cohorts: Your sessions will be at the Burnaby campus in TASC 9204.

Students in SEE, MSE and SoSy are the Surrey cohort: Your sessions will be at the Surrey campus in SRYC 5140.

*Please check your emails to see which cohort you are a part of.

Session 1: Welcome to Applied Sciences! 

Come join us for a social event to kick off your journey within Applied Sciences at SFU!

Computing Science Group A –

Tuesday, September 14^th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Wednesday, September 15^th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, September 17^th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm  

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, September 14^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 2: Calculus I Study Prep

Work with a professional tutor on problems, solutions, and strategically approaching Calculus I and Calculus I with Review.

Computing Science Group A –

Tuesday, September 28^th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Wednesday, September 29^th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, October 1^st   from 1:00 – 2:30 pm  

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, October 5^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 3: Advising and Course Planning for Spring 2022

 Receive advice from our experienced advisors on course planning and enrollment for the Spring 2022 term.

Computing Science Group A –

Tuesday, October 19^th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Wednesday, October 20^th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, October 22^nd    from 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, October 19^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 4: Public Speaking 

What are you saying when you are presenting? Work with our professional speaker on breathing, pausing and posture.

Computing Science Group A –

Tuesday, November 2^nd from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Wednesday, November 3^rd from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, November 5^th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, November 9^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 5: Discovering the Importance of Health and Wellness

Learn from Student Affairs Coordinator, David Le on how to balance a well-fulfilled social life with your academics.

Computing Science Group A –

*NEW DATE AND TIME* Wednesday, November 17^th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Wednesday, November 17^th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, November 19^th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, November 23^rd from 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session 6:  Gingerbread Showdown

Celebrate the end of term in a friendly competition against your classmates in Applied Sciences at the other campus!

Computing Science Group A –

Tuesday, December 7^th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Computing Science Group B –

Tuesday, December 7^th from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Engineering Science –

Friday, December 3^rd from 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

Surrey Cohort –

Tuesday, December 7^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm