SFU NOW students are regular undergraduate SFU students. If you wish to enrol in SFU NOW courses or any other SFU credit courses, follow the step-by-step admission process.
Step-By-Step Admission Process
1. Determine what type of SFU student you will apply as. Show more
| Type of student |
What does it mean? |
Admission process |
New student |
You have never enrolled in or completed courses at SFU. You may have college transfer credits |
Follow the regular admission process. See our step-by-step admission guide. |
Mature student |
If you are 23 years or older, have attempted fewer than 24 transferable credits and do not meet regular SFU admission requirements, you may be admitted as a mature student. For example, if you do not have access to your high school or college records, or your grades do not meet SFU’s admission minimum. |
Follow the regular admission process. See our step-by-step admission guide. You will also be asked to submit a Personal Information Profile and a letter of reference.
See Personal Information Profile |
Reactivated student |
You have attended SFU in the past, but you have not completed any other transferable college or university credits since then. |
Complete SFU’s Student Reactivation Application form. Because your academic record will be available to us, you do not have to complete the full undergraduate application form.
The reactivation form does not allow you to indicate your interest in SFU NOW. Before you reapply, please contact us so we can ensure that you are identified as an SFU NOW student during the admission process.
See reactivation form
|
Readmitted student |
You attended SFU in the past and have since completed transferable college or university credits. |
Follow the regular admission process. See our step-by-step admission guide. |
Current SFU student |
Your are a current SFU undergraduate student. |
Complete this questionnaire to qualify for SFU NOW courses. You may skip the next steps of the admission process. |
Contact us if you have any questions about applying as a certain type of student.
Are you ready to apply? Click here to proceed.
2. Familiarize yourself with SFU’s admission requirements. Show more
Students applying to SFU must meet the GPA admission requirements outlined in our undergraduate admission requirements. The GPA required for admission can change from semester to semester and depends on the program. If you do not meet SFU’s regular admission requirements, you may apply as a mature student.
3. Check SFU's application deadlines. Show more
The application deadlines for admission to SFU are as follows:
| Semester |
Courses start |
Application deadline |
| Fall |
September |
April 30 |
| Spring |
January |
September 30 |
| Summer |
May |
January 31 |
If the deadline has not yet passed, apply following normal admission procedures.
Contact us with any questions.
4. Complete the ApplyBC online application. Show more
ApplyBC allows you to apply online to more than one BC institution. When using this online application, you must select an institution. When you select SFU, your application will come to SFU only. The form will ask you provide some basic biographical and academic information. When you have completed the form, it will take you to SFU’s online application.
ApplyBC is accessible below or through SFU's Undergraduate Admission page.
Go to the ApplyBC online application
5. Complete the SFU online application. Show more
Please note that as a prospective SFU NOW student, you will be applying to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) student. You must indicate this on SFU’s online application form. Under Faculty, tick “Arts and Social Sciences”, under Subject Area select the Major you are interested in or “Undecided or unspecified”, and for Program/Plan select "Bachelor of Arts". You must also select "SFU NOW" under Location.
If you lose your Internet connection while completing the SFU application form, contact the university for help at gosfu@sfu.ca.
6. Submit supporting documentation. Show more
If any of your transcripts or other official academic documents are required for admission or transfer credit, mail them as soon as possible to:
Admissions, Student Services
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC
V5A 1S6
If you have any questions about your SFU admission process or experience any difficulties, contact us.
Let us know you are seeking admission to SFU NOW and - as best you can - the courses you wish to take during your first semester. With this information, we can help you plan your studies. We can also provide assistance with enrolment in other SFU courses.
If you are ready to apply, click here to proceed.
After You've Applied
The university’s admissions office will review your application and make an admission decision using the supporting documents you sent.
If your application is complete and you are admissible based on its contents, SFU may admit you right away. However, most applicants do not receive an immediate offer of admission. The university may need additional information and/or official documents.
Because SFU cannot consider your application until your application fee and all official documents have been received, you must complete the following steps once you receive your user ID and password:
1. Log in to SFU’s Student Information System. Show more
Soon after applying for admission to SFU, you will receive an email acknowledging your application and giving you a temporary user ID and password. The user ID is your nine-digit student number.
The ID and password will allow you to log in to SFU’s Student Information System (SIS). Once you’ve logged in, you will be able to track the status of your application under Admissions. On the right side of the screen, you will see a To Do list that you must complete.
2. Pay your application fee by credit card. Show more
The preferred method of payment for application fees is by credit card. You can use your credit card online by logging in to SIS with your user ID and password.
You may send the application fee when or soon after you apply. If you make a late payment, please quote the reference number we gave you when we acknowledged your application.
The application fee is $45 if your academic records originate entirely within BC, or $100 if they originate entirely or partly outside BC.
3. Submit supporting documentation if you have not already done so. Show more
If any of your official academic documents (e.g. original copies of university, college or high school transcripts) are required for admission or transfer credit, mail them as soon as possible to:
Admissions, Student Services
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC
V5A 1S6
If your academic records are not in English or French, SFU will require official translations certified by an educational or embassy official, or prepared by a certified translator. For applicants residing in BC, translations should be completed by the Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC or MOSAIC Translation Services.
Have your English-language test scores sent to SFU (if applicable).
Applicants to SFU must meet English-language competency requirements. You may fulfill these in one of the ways outlined on SFU’s Curriculum Requirements page.
If you cannot show that you have met the English-language requirements through scores from high school or college/university English classes, there are several testing options. A foundational literacy course (FAL) available at SFU may also be required. Contact us for more information.
4. Check your To Do list frequently. Show more
Check your To Do list in SIS to confirm that SFU has received your transcripts.
Contact us if you are unsure about an item on your To Do list or need help with your application.
Assistance is also available at:
students.sfu.ca/help/sishelp
Tel: 778.782.6930
Email: gosfu@sfu.ca
5. Await confirmation of admission. Show more
Once your To Do list is cleared, please allow several weeks for your application to be evaluated. If your application is successful, your offer of admission will be sent by email and regular mail.
Please note that offers of admission are only valid for one semester. If you are admitted but do not enrol in classes, or you enrol in but withdraw from classes before or during your first semester, you must reapply if you wish to attend a subsequent semester.
Once You're Admitted
Once you’ve been offered admission to SFU, you must do several things to confirm your acceptance and enrol in classes.
1. Become familiar with the Student Information System. Show more
Because you can complete almost all post-admission tasks through the Student Information System (SIS), we recommend that you get comfortable with the system. When you log in to SIS, you will see your Student Center. Through the Student Center, you can manage most of your school-related activities.
A set of short but helpful SIS video tutorials is available for students. Now is a good time to view the videos under "Things to know before you enroll", "Getting Started" and “Enrollment”. You’ll also find a link to the video tutorials in SIS, to the right of your Student Center under "Self Service Video Tutorials".
2. Pay your admission deposit. Show more
Paying your $250 admission deposit lets SFU know that you have accepted the offer of admission. The admission deposit is a non-refundable fee. It is not an additional tuition fee, and it will automatically be applied to your tuition once you enrol in courses.
Confirm that your admission deposit has been processed by looking at the balance in your account summary in SIS. If you see -$250, your deposit has been processed.
3. Get your SFU Computing ID and activate your account. Show more
After you pay your $250 admission deposit, you’ll receive an email from Academic Computing Services about your SFU Computing ID. It replaces the temporary user ID and password you previously used to access SIS.
Normally, your SFU Computing ID will be ready to activate within three days. It may be sent before or after enrolment begins, depending on when SFU receives your $250 deposit.
Your SFU Computing ID gives you access to SIS so you can enrol in classes. It is also your official SFU email account. All important SFU-related emails go to your SFU email address. This ID allows you access to campus labs, the SFU modem pool, the SFU Library and other services.
Once you’ve received the email about your computing ID, here’s how to activate your account:
- Visit Academic Computing Services: SFU Computing Account Activation.
- Read the terms of use and click “I Accept”.
- Enter and “Submit” your personal information.
- Create your password. (Choose a password that is easy to remember and known only to you.)
- Print the confirmation page and/or write down your computing ID and password.
Once your account is activated, you can use your computing ID when you log in to SIS. Your nine-digit student number was a temporary user ID and should not be used as a computing ID once you’ve activated your permanent computing ID.
Check your SFU webmail often. Notices from your professors, classes and the university administration are sent only to your SFU address.
4. Enrol in classes. Show more
Enrolment for each semester normally begins about two (2) months before classes start. However, not all students are released into the enrolment system at once.
You will be given an enrolment date and time - available online through SIS - for when you can start selecting classes.
To enrol in classes, log in to SIS. See Enrolling in Classes Step by Step for more information.
5. Pay your tuition. Show more
Typically, you must pay tuition and student fees by the second or third week of classes. For more information, see How to Pay Your Fees.
Click here for deadline dates for all important activities including adding and dropping classes, as well as related penalties.
