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Campus Tours
Joining a campus tour is one of the best ways to see what SFU is really like. Our student tour guides will share firsthand knowledge of the campus and the student experience here. Visit us for an upcoming tour to see if SFU is the right fit for you!
Joining a campus tour is one of the best ways to see what SFU is really like. Our student tour guides will share firsthand knowledge of the campus and the student experience here. Visit us for an upcoming tour to see if SFU is the right fit for you!
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Students walk through the AQ Gardens at the Burnaby campus | Photographer: Adrian Ortega Support: Dave Brigden, Evan Petkau Project: Campus scenes
Photographer: Adrian Ortega Support: Dave Brigden, Evan Petkau Project: Campus scenes
Students enjoying the new outdoor seating at the Burnaby campus |Photographer: Adrian Ortega Support: Dave Brigden, Evan Petkau Project: Campus scenes
A room in one of the new residence buildings at the Burnaby campus
A lecture hall at the Burnaby campus
Located on unceded Coast Salish Territory, the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie), Kwantlen, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen nations, the three campuses of Simon Fraser University include a vibrant Indigenous community. Simon Fraser University recognizes the diversity in student identities, cultures, languages and learning styles. The university provides programming and services that are inclusive of Indigenous learners and promotes reconciliation.
Located on unceded Coast Salish Territory, the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie), Kwantlen, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen nations, the three campuses of Simon Fraser University include a vibrant Indigenous community. Simon Fraser University recognizes the diversity in student identities, cultures, languages and learning styles. The university provides programming and services that are inclusive of Indigenous learners and promotes reconciliation.
Campus tours give you an opportunity to spend some time with a knowledgeable student guide, who can:
- Lead you on a tour of key locations and notable spots for student use around campus
- Share insight into the student experience at SFU beyond the classroom
- Answer your questions about student life, our supports and services, faculties, and more
We offer regular tours of SFU Burnaby and SFU Surrey campuses from Monday to Friday, and some Saturdays. Schedules are posted one week before the start of each month to reflect the most up-to-date availability of our student guides, while also accommodating the best times for you to visit us at SFU!
Group tours request
Looking to take your student group or class on a campus tour? You can book a tour for your entire group.
Indigenous student tour request
We welcome all Indigenous students to SFU and offer programming with our Indigenous Student Centre during your visit. Learn about the land on which SFU is situated, academic programs and exciting projects within our faculties, meet current Indigenous students, and engage in culturally-relevant activities!
Self-guided campus tours
If you’d like to explore SFU Burnaby campus at your own pace, stop by Student Central (just at the entrance of Maggie Benston Centre, in Convocation Mall) and pick up a copy of our self-guided campus tour brochure.
Group tours request
Looking to take your student group or class on a campus tour? You can book a tour for your entire group.
Indigenous student tour request
We welcome all Indigenous students to SFU and offer programming with our Indigenous Student Centre during your visit. Learn about the land on which SFU is situated, academic programs and exciting projects within our faculties, meet current Indigenous students, and engage in culturally-relevant activities!
Self-guided campus tours
If you’d like to explore SFU Burnaby campus at your own pace, stop by Student Central (just at the entrance of Maggie Benston Centre, in Convocation Mall) and pick up a copy of our self-guided campus tour brochure.
Tours typically take two hours to complete.
The tour route will involve plenty of walking and some stairs, so we encourage you to come prepared wearing appropriate footwear.
Your tour guide will optimize the route so that accessibility options are available, if needed.
Meeting points
You’ll first meet your student tour guide along with the rest of the tour group for a brief introduction. The tour will start and finish at the same location.
- If your tour is at SFU Burnaby, please meet at Student Central (MBC 3000 - located on the main level of the Maggie Benston Centre, across from the Library).
- If your tour is at SFU Surrey, please meet at the Welcome Centre (located next to Registrar and Information Services).
Meeting points
You’ll first meet your student tour guide along with the rest of the tour group for a brief introduction. The tour will start and finish at the same location.
- If your tour is at SFU Burnaby, please meet at Student Central
- If your tour is at SFU Surrey, please meet at the Welcome Centre
Tour considerations
Our student tour guides do their best to balance facilitating group participation, answering a wide breadth of questions from visitors, and sharing campus knowledge along the many stops you’ll visit. To get the most out of your campus tour experience, please note:
- While your guide will lead an interesting tour around campus, they may not be able to take you to certain areas, such as spaces not open to visitors or appropriate for large groups, due to student privacy or safety hazards (such as lab environments).
- While we encourage you to ask your guide questions about SFU, they may not always be able to discuss certain topics in detail, such as admission requirements and specific program details.
- If you do have questions your guide isn’t able to answer, please connect with us after your tour.
- Lastly, we ask for your patience and to please be mindful of your group’s level of participation, as it can at times be overwhelming for your guide to discuss many topics and address questions all at once.
Tour considerations
Our student tour guides do their best to balance facilitating group participation, answering a wide breadth of questions from visitors, and sharing campus knowledge along the many stops you’ll visit. To get the most out of your campus tour experience, please note:
- While your guide will lead an interesting tour around campus, they may not be able to take you to certain areas, such as spaces not open to visitors or appropriate for large groups, due to student privacy or safety hazards (such as lab environments).
- While we encourage you to ask your guide questions about SFU, they may not always be able to discuss certain topics in detail, such as admission requirements and specific program details.
- If you do have questions your guide isn’t able to answer, please connect with us after your tour.
- Lastly, we ask for your patience and to please be mindful of your group’s level of participation, as it can at times be overwhelming for your guide to discuss many topics and address questions all at once.
Consider the questions you want to ask
You'll have access to services and supports that can help you make the most of your experience at SFU, throughout your undergraduate studies. While on your tour, feel free to ask about:
- Using academic advising and seeking support for their academic success
- Accessing financial aid options, and what support services we offer
- Participating in co-op, field experience, and income opportunities
- Utilizing resources for personal health and wellbeing
- Joining student clubs and social events on campus throughout the year
- Living on Residence, being involved in recreation, and overall campus life
- Taking advantage of opportunities to make personal connections in the SFU community, and more!
Consider the questions you want to ask
You'll have access to services and supports that can help you make the most of your experience at SFU, throughout your undergraduate studies. While on your tour, feel free to ask about:
- Academic advising and guidance, and support to help you complete your degree
- Financial aid options
- Co-op, field experience, and income opportunities
- Resources for personal health and wellbeing
- Student clubs and social events on campus throughout the year
- Residence, recreation, and overall campus life
- Opportunities to make personal connections in the SFU community, and more!
SFU's undergraduate programs
Maximize your campus tour by first getting to know your options for an interdisciplinary education at SFU! There are over 364 programs across eight faculties to choose from, and a multitude of possibilities for you to explore. Then, talk to one of our student guides about their experiences with their program while on a campus tour.
SFU's undergraduate programs
Maximize your campus tour by first getting to know your options for an interdisciplinary education at SFU! There are over 364 programs across eight faculties to choose from, and a multitude of possibilities for you to explore. Then, talk to one of our student guides about their experiences with their program while on a campus tour.