Retiree Perks and Services

SFU Email

SFU retirees enjoy the continued use of their @sfu.ca email account from when they were employed. Learn what happens to your emails after leaving SFU.

How retiree email works:

This SFU IT Services article explains continued email use, how long accounts remain active, and steps to ensure uninterrupted access after retirement.

• Article: Preserving email content after leaving SFU, SFU IT Services

Parking Privileges

SFURA members may access complimentary parking on the Burnaby campus up to five times per month. You do not need to display a SFURA membership card to park for free on the Burnaby campus.

How to register your licence plate and where retirees can park:

The following information outlines how to activate your retiree parking privileges, which lots are available, and how reciprocal parking at UBC works for eligible faculty retirees.

• Request to be registered for the Online Retirees Permit System for Burnaby campus parking. If you park on campus, you are asked to email parking@sfu.ca and request to be registered. Give your name and licence plate(s) — up to two allowed. 
• If you subsequently change any of your plates, you are asked to let parking@sfu.ca know.
• After registering, you can park for free in any unreserved (first come first served) spot in the North, South, or East lots, the West parkade, the upper (visitors) level of the Central Parkade and Discovery 1.
• For the chargers on the bottom floor of the Central Parkade — only those who hold a Central Parkade permit can park there during regular business hours. Everyone else (including SFURA members) can only park there evenings (after 4:30 pm) and weekends.
• Parking at UBC: Retired faculty members may be eligible for a reciprocal Emeritus parking arrangement with UBC. If you need an SFURA membership card to prove that you are eligible for an SFU Emeritus parking permit, please email retirees@sfu.ca.

SFU Burnaby Recreational Services

Following retirement, you continue to have access to SFU Burnaby's recreation facilities at no cost.

How recreation access works:

The following information outlines how to validate your retiree status, complete the recreation waiver, and access programs and facilities.

• To activate your membership, bring your SFU ID card or employee number and fill out a waiver at the SFU Burnaby Recreation Office. You will receive a receipt for $0 paid for a “community membership.”
• Recreation Office: Information about its location, contact information, hours of operation and upcoming closures
• Recreation Programs: Discover the programs currently offered, from martial arts to group fitness and more.
• Fitness Centre: Information about its hours of operation, upcoming closures, features and equipment.

SFU Library

SFU retirees continue to enjoy access to the SFU Library with their SFU ID, including borrowing privileges and electronic journals and databases. 

Available services:

The following information outlines the services available:

• SFU Library home page: Search the library catalogue, see what's new, and find building hours at all locations at a glance.
• Access your account: See what you have on loan and the status of your requests and fines.
• Celebration of SFU Authors: Learn how to submit your work for this annual university-wide event.

Software

Retirees may continue to use selected SFU digital tools and services after retirement. Learn what software access remains available and where to find support. 

How software access works:

This section provides an overview of permitted software, login requirements, and any tools whose access changes upon retirement.

• SFU IT Services FAQs on Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Visit this FAQ page to learn more about the Office 365 online version available to SFU retirees with their SFU computing account, or how to access the desktop versions (only for retired faculty who continue to work with SFU).
  • Note: Power users may not find the web-based functionality sufficient. If more advanced features are needed, the solution is to purchase a MS Office subscription that allows for desktop installation and use. External accounts (gmail, telus, shaw, etc.) will not work with the free SFU-licensed version.
• SFU IT Services Microsoft Office (Microsoft 365 Apps: This page provides information on how to log in to the online apps and the difference between browser-based access and downloadable desktop versions.

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

The Homewood Health Family Assistance Program provides confidential support for mental health, wellness, caregiving, and life transitions—including retirement.

How to access EFAP services:

• Employee Family Assistance Program, Homeweb.ca client portal