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SFU FASS is your best choice
Limitless potential
As one of SFU’s founding faculties, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is a leader in education and research. We are diverse, relevant, and interdisciplinary.
Our students enjoy the greatest variety of study choices at SFU, are taught by world-class researchers and award-winning teachers, and have exceptional support to thrive academically and socially. We empower our students with career experience opportunities, and our alumni succeed in extraordinary careers. This adds up to one of the most exciting educational opportunities of your life.
Options + flexibility
limitless potential to personalize your degree
Academic + social
the supports you need to thrive in university
Experts + opportunities
Expertise that sets you apart in the work force
See yourself here
The students featured are authentic, real-life FASS students. No actors were involved in the creation of this video.
Virtual visit
Take a look around and get to know more about the resources and supports available to all FASS students. The virtual tour features Arts Central, the hub where FASS students can meet friends, study, and get help with course selection and degree planning.
Find out more about what FASS has to offer
Now you know that we offer the greatest diversity of program options at SFU. That our support system takes care of you academically and socially. And you're confident in the professional training we do to set you up for career success.
But did you know that we teach a dozen languages? That all of our programs have a corresponding student union that you can join to meet fellow students who are interested in the same subjects as you?
These and even more details are all in our viewbook!
Are you:
An International Student?
Learn why our international students love our faculty, why they chose FASS, and what we have to offer in our international student one pager (pdf).
A parent or guardian?
We encourage you to look at SFU's parent & guardian resource webpage.
SFU FASS is your best choice
Our program options and flexibility allow you to personalize your degree. We support our students to succeed academically and socially. Our expert teachers and professional opportunities prepare you for career success. When you accept SFU’s offer, your potential is limitless.
Questions? Ask Evan!
Your next five steps
Let us help you go from today to accepting your offer from SFU. Follow these five steps to get yourself ready!
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Explore FASS programs
We have the largest selection of departments and programs at SFU. Personalize your degree according to your interests.
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Meet admission requirements
Review SFU's admission requirements, application dates, and deadlines to prepare your application.
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Submit your application
Your application to SFU is submitted through the EducationPlannerBC application service.
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Send your documents
Maximize your chances of an early offer of admission by submitting your documents and following these steps to complete your application.
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Accept your offer
Congratulations! Accept your offer, join the SFU New Undergrads Facebook group, follow us on social media, attend an info session, and kickoff the most exciting education of your life.