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Month of Welcome

Whether you are new or returning to SFU, this is the place to find all of the fun, informative and interactive events happening during the first few weeks of the Spring term.

The Month of Welcome celebrates the start of the Spring term. Be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the first month of classes.

Month of Welcome Event Schedule

Throughout January    
SFU ID cards 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM All campuses, Registrar and Information Services
Starry Nights (when weather permits) Fridays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Trottier Observatory
Let's Talk Food Mondays, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Burnaby Campus,  Bennett Library, room 3020
Neurolanguage Coaching Reoccuring dates by registration In-person and on Zoom
Talk & Connect Every Mon and Wed (see times in link) In-person and on Zoom
The Conversation Partners Program Reoccuring dates by registration In-person and on Zoom
Writing and Learning Consultations Monday to Friday (see times in link) Burnaby and Surrey Campus (see locations in link)
SAAM 2024: Masculinities for Humanity  Throughout January All campuses
SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop Back to School Deals All day Burnaby Campus, SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop
Apply to Co-op for Free Draw All day Virtual

Welcome Day

Friday, January 5

Welcome Day is a one-day, university-wide fun, engaging and welcome and orientation event for all new SFU students.

Fri, Jan 5    
Welcome Day 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus

SFUReady

Tuesday, January 9 | 12-3 PM Surrey Campus, Mezzanine

Wednesday, January 10 | 12-3 PM Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle (North)

Wednesday, January 17 | 12-3 PM Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre Concourse

Join us for SFUReady. Drop by booths, speak to knowledgeable SFU staff and community members, learn about SFU services, and get information about our university community.

Sat, Jan 6    
SFU Red Leafs Men's Basketball vs Western Oregon 7:00 PM        Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Mon, Jan 8    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Burnaby Campus
Global Student Centre Discovery Days 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Sci-Space Week of Welcome All day Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Tues, Jan 9    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Burnaby Campus
SFUReady 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Global Student Centre Discovery Days 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
TechConnect Get Started: Team Smackdown for CMPT and ENSC Students 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, ASB 9703
Sci-Space Week of Welcome All day Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Wed, Jan 10    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Burnaby Campus
Global Student Centre Discovery Days 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
FASS Mentorship Kickoff 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Burnaby Campus, AQ 3020
Sci-Space Week of Welcome All day Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Thurs, Jan 11    
SIN Clinic: Get Your Social Insurance Number on Campus 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Top 5 Academic Strategies to Help You Thrive 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Burnaby Campus, Bennett Library, room 3008
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Burnaby Campus
TechConnect Get Started: Team Smackdown for MSE, SEE and SOSY Students 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Surrey Campus, SYRE 5050
SFU Red Leafs Women's Basketball vs Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) 7:00 PM Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Sci-Space Week of Welcome All day Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Fri, Jan 12    
Medical Insurance for International Students 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Burnaby Campus
First Friday Fun & Flicks 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Burnaby Campus, Images Theatre
Sci-Space Week of Welcome All day Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Sat, Jan 13    
SFU Red Leafs Women's Basketball vs Central Washington 7:00 PM   Burnaby Campus, West Gym

SFU Recreation Trial Week

Monday, January 15 to Friday, January 19

For the entire week you will be able to try Term Programs FREE! Come test your heights at the climbing wall, learn to bust a move at one of our dance classes, or try out a new martial arts class!  This week long event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome.

SFSS Clubs Days

Tuesday, January 16 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus

Wednesday, January 17 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus

Thursday, January 18 | 11-2 PM Burnaby Campus

Wednesday, January 24 | 11-2 PM Surrey Campus

Do you have a hobby or special interest? Chances are Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has a student club or group of like-minded students who would love to connect with you. View the directory of 100+ clubs.

Mon, Jan 15    
Faculty of Environment Welcome Back Social 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Burnaby campus, Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Book Launch: Crip Up the Kitchen 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Student Union Building Ballroom
Tues, Jan 16    
SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop Pop-Up in Surrey 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Surrey Campus
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus
Academic Writing Refresher 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Bennett Library, room 7301
ISC Monthly Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Burnaby Campus, The Study
Tea n Talk: Chat with your International Student Experience Coordinator 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Let's Talk about Masculinities for Humanity: SAAM Activity Fair 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Wed, Jan 17    
SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop Pop-Up in Surrey 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Surrey Campus
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus
"Must Knows" for Science Students 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Thurs, Jan 18    
SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop Pop-Up in Surrey 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Surrey Campus
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus
New Semester Resolutions & Goal Setting 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Global Cafe & Dialogue: Becoming comfortable with my new life in Canada 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
International Student Experience Support Drop-in Sessions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Building Resilience: Climate Action Night 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Burnaby Campus, SUB Community Kitchen
SFU Red Leafs Men's Basketball vs Alaska 7:00 PM Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Fri, Jan 19    
     
Sat, Jan 20    
SFU Red Leafs Men's Basketball vs Alaska Anchorage 7:00 PM   Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Mon, Jan 22    
I'll Do It Later: Managing Procrastination 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) and on Zoom
Tues, Jan 23    
Public Speaking for Your Classes and Beyond 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Bennett Library, room 7200
Tea n Talk: Chat with your International Student Experience Coordinator 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Let's Talk about Masculinities for Humanity: SAAM Activity Fair 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, West Mall Centre, Third Floor Lounge
Let’s Get Critical workshop: Critical Thinking 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Bennett Library, room 7200
Let’s Get Critical workshop: Critical Writing, Analysis, and Argumentation 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Bennett Library, room 7200
Wed, Jan 24    
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Surrey Campus
Level Up Your Study Skills 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) and on Zoom
Global Connect - Intercultural Social with Global Cuisines 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
SFUReady - Vancouver 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre Concourse
International Student Experience Support Drop-in Sessions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
My Journey with Maculinity 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Virtual
Thurs, Jan 25    
CJSF Meet and Greet: Programming and Talk/Public Affairs TBD Burnaby Campus, CJSF 90.1 FM (SUB 1420)
Meet, Greet, and Eat: Knitting and Crocheting 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
International Student Experience Support Drop-in Sessions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Beyond Screens: Preparing Dishes for the Digital Age 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Burnaby campus, SUB Community Kitchen
SFU Red Leafs Women's Basketball vs Montana State Billings 7:00 PM Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Fri, Jan 26    
Excelling in Quantitative Exams 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Burnaby Campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) and on Zoom
Sat, Jan 27    
SFU Red Leafs Women's Basketball vs Seattle Pacific 7:00 PM   Burnaby Campus, West Gym
Mon, Jan 29    
     
Tues, Jan 30    
TechConnect Value-based Goal Setting for CMPT and ENSC Students 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, ASB 9703
Wed, Jan 31    
The Influence of Influencers: How to Tackle Anti-Feminism with Boys 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Virtual
Hobby & Games Lounge 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
International Student Experience Support Drop-in Sessions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
Thurs, Feb 1    
CJSF Meet and Greet: Arts & Entertainment TBD Burnaby Campus, CJSF 90.1 FM (SUB 1420)
Global Cafe & Dialogue: Bringing my strengths as an international student to my job search 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
International Student Experience Support Drop-in Sessions 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby Campus, Global Student Center (AQ 2013)
TechConnect Value-based Goal Setting for MSE, SEE, and SOSY Students 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Surrey Campus , SYRE 5050
SFU Red Leafs Women's Basketball vs Alaska Anchorage 7:00 PM Burnaby Campus, West Mall