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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |