New Undergraduates

Congratulations on your offer of admission to Simon Fraser University! We're excited to have you join thousands of others in our community of educational excellence, innovation, diversity and inclusivity.

Please accept your offer to confirm your intention to attend Simon Fraser University—then begin your undergraduate journey right here!

Accept your offer from SFU

After you accept your offer of admission, check out the steps below and get ready to transition into the SFU community.

1

Choose your starting term

First, choose the academic term you'll be starting in at SFU. You'll be directed to a roadmap of important dates and deadlines, welcome events, activities and programs, and your next steps, including registering for your courses during enrolment.

Refer back often to this roadmap to help you prepare for your first day of classes at SFU—you'll also find resources to help you find success in your first year of studies and beyond!

Fall term start (September 2025)

Summer term start (May 2025)

Spring term start (January 2025)

2

Start engaging with our community

We've set up an official Facebook group to support incoming new undergraduates and help them prepare for their first term at SFU.

If you're a new student starting in the Fall 2025 term, you'll find relevant information about SFU's resources, upcoming events, faculties, classes, opportunities and much more. Connect with your peers, ask questions and engage with the community!

Join the SFU 2025 New Undergrads Facebook group

New Undergrads Group

3

Get to #KnowYourSFU

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM

You're invited to the in-person #KnowYourSFU event on Burnaby campus, designed to help you navigate your crucial next steps as a new SFU student. You'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, staff and future peers in the SFU community!

Learn more and register here

#KnowyourSFU

4

Plan your first year courses

You can start thinking about your first year at SFU and what your academic plan could look like as you map out your degree and future career goals.

Understand how course loads work and create a plan to help you make informed decisions during course enrolment each term.
Explore the academic resources available to SFU students that can help set you up for success in your first year of studies and beyond.

Visit the academic planning page

Plan your courses

5

Plan your first year finances

Every student's financial situation is different. Learn how to budget for your first year and explore ways to fund your university education.

Try out our undergraduate cost calculator to get an estimate of your costs each term, including tuition and other fees, living expenses and more.
Discover financial aid supports, income opportunities, resources and more to help you stay on top of your student finances.

Visit the financial planning page

Plan your finances

Are you an international student starting your first term at SFU?

Important information for international students

Studying university abroad is an exciting pursuit. We'll help you prepare for your upcoming studies at SFU and your new life in Canada.

Find helpful information on applying for your study permit, searching for housing in Greater Vancouver and joining a very global community of SFU students, faculty and staff. Discover how to seek support for international students and where to access the right student resources for your needs.

Visit the international student experience page

Learn about:

Canada study permit
Housing and student life
Getting settled
Advising and support, and more