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 summer term.
Month of Welcome will celebrate the start of the term, connect you with fellow students, and get you excited to explore all that SFU has to offer. You can join community activities and events to meet new people, connect with peers who have similar interests, learn about the variety of student clubs and groups to get involved with, and be entertained and informed.
Month of Welcome Event Schedule
Welcome Day
Saturday, May 6
It all kicks off on with Welcome Day, a one-day, university-wide fun, engaging and welcome and orientation event for all new SFU students.
| May 6 | All Day | Welcome Day | Burnaby Campus |
Services Fair
Tue, May 9, 2023 | 12 PM - 3 PM (Burnaby Campus)
Wed, May 10, 2023 | 12 PM - 3 PM (Surrey Campus)
Join us for our Services Fair. Drop in and out of booths, speak to knowledgeable SFU staff and community members, and learn about the SFU community and service information.
| Week of May 8 | |||
| May 8 - 12 | 11 AM - 2:30 PM | FASS Welcome Week | Burnaby Campus |
| May 8 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | FAS Meet and Greet | Burnaby Campus, ASB 9703 |
| May 8 | 2:30 PM | Environment New Student Welcome | Burnaby Campus, TASC 2 8570 |
| May 9 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Services Fair (Burnaby) | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall |
| May 9 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Expo SFU | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall |
| May 9 | 2:30 PM | Faculty of Science Orientation Session | Burnaby Campus, AQ 3146 |
| May 10 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Services Fair (Surrey) | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine |
| May 10 | 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | Top 5 Academic Success Strategies | Online/Zoom |
| May 11 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Indigenous Student Centre - Burnaby Summer Welcome Gathering | Burnaby Campus |
| May 11 | 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Time Management for Busy Students | Online/Zoom |
| May 12 | 5 PM - 7 PM | First Friday Movie Night | Burnaby Campus |
| May 12 | 7 PM - 10 PM | Starry Nights (Reoccuring Fridays) | Burnaby Campus, Trottier Observatory |
| May 13 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day | Burnaby Campus, B9200 |
SFSS Clubs Days
May 16 - 18, 2023 | 11 PM - 3 PM (Burnaby Campus)
May 24, 2023 | 11 PM - 3 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 directory of 100+ clubs.
| Week of May 15 | |||
| May 15 - 19 | All Day | Recreation Trial Week | Burnaby Campus |
| May 16 - 18 | 11 AM - 3 PM | SFSS Clubs Days | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall |
| May 17 - 18 | All Day | West Coast Virtual Fairs | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall |
| May 16 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Let's Talk Food! (Recurring every Tuesday, May 16 - July 25) | Online/Zoom |
| May 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Indigenous Student Centre - Surrey Summer Welcome Social | Surrey Campus |
| May 16 | 11:30 PM - 12:20 PM | Note-Taking from Lectures and Readings | Online/Zoom |
| May 16 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Welcome Back Social for International Students | Burnaby Campus, AQ 2013 |
| May 17 | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Welcome Back Social for International Students | Burnaby Campus, AQ 2013 |
| May 17 | 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM | Health Sciences Co-op Info Session | Burnaby Campus |
| May 19 | 6 PM - 8 PM | SOCA First General Meeting | Burnaby Campus, SUB 1430 |
| May 19 | 7 PM - 10 PM | Starry Nights (Reoccuring Fridays) | Burnaby Campus, Trottier Observatory |
| Week of May 22 | |||
| May 24 | 11 AM - 3 PM | SFSS Clubs Days | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine |
| May 24 | 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM | BPK & Health Sciences Co-op Info Session | Burnaby Campus |
| May 24 | 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM | Arts & Social Sciences Co-op Info Session | Online/Zoom |
| May 25 | 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Science & Environment Co-op Info Session | TBD |
| May 25 | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | Structuring Ideas through Grammar | Burnaby Campus |
| May 26 | 6 PM - 10 PM | Catch A Vbyz | Burnaby Campus, SUB 1430 |
| May 26 | 7 PM - 10 PM | Starry Nights (Reoccuring Fridays) | Burnaby Campus, Trottier Observatory |
| Week of May 29 | |||
| May 31 | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Kickstart your summer writing: tips and tricks to have your best writing semester yet! | Burnaby Campus |
| June 2 | 7 PM - 10 PM | Starry Nights (Reoccuring Fridays) | Burnaby Campus, Trottier Observatory |