Sometimes you need a little help along the way. SFU has a range of services and programs to support student success.
Learning support
General learning support
Student Learning Commons
Improve academic writing, communication, and study skills through free workshops, one-on-one consultations, and online resources.
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs
Providing one-on-one learning plans, conversation partners, conversation cafe, workshops, and online resources.
Research Commons
Research and writing support for graduate and honours students via workshops, consultations, and other services.
- Read Ahead service
Intensive, extended support for graduate-level writing projects.
New student orientation
Start strong: sign up for campus orientation.
Health and Counselling Services
Stay strong: foster mental, physical and emotional health.
Library
Study strong: SFU libraries offer research help, study space and computer labs, as well as access to books, journals, course readings and other multi-media resources.
Program-specific learning support
Academics First Program
Academic support for varsity student-athletes.
Back on Track Program
Struggling with your GPA? Get back on track.
Beedie Writing Mentors
Critical writing skills for business students.
Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
Talk to a Learning Specialist for support with a documented or suspected disability.
IELTS preparation
Confidence-building prep programs for International English Language Testing System candidates.
Indigenous Student Centre
Support for self-identified First Nations, Inuit, and Metis students.
TechBytes
School of Interactive Arts and Technology
Curriculum-specific support to School of Interactive Arts and Technology students.