Resources for Graduate Students
Starting or continuing on your journey as a grad student can be overwhelming. This page is full of resources that can help you with everything from finding a place to live, starting your thesis or applying for funding.
The Dean of Graduate Studies website has a wealth of information on funding, resources at SFU and information for all grad students at the university.
Getting Started
- Graduate Handbook
- Advice From the Chair of the Department (a wise, entertaining read)
Funding
- Financial Assistance
- Dean of Graduate Studies Scholarships and Awards
- Grant-Writing workshops (please check the calendar or contact the graduate secretary)
Academic Life:
- Graduate Degree Requirements Deadlines
- Thesis / Work Support / Research
- Guide for Teaching Assistants in History (by the Canadian Historical Association)
- How to Read (Efficiently!)
- "Stunningly" Easy to Use Free Bibliographical Software
Grad Life:
- Tuition Costs (see per term, research program, full-time)
- Sample Budget
- Department Socials
- Student Governance
- Graduate Benefit Plan
- Housing: On Campus & Off Campus
- Parking
- Wireless On Campus
- Transit / UPass
- Commuting
- Recreation and Athletics