Welcome Day

Surrey campus schedule

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Time Activity Location
10:00am Check-in Mezzanine
11:15am Welcome Ceremony New building lecture theatre
12:30pm BBQ Lunch Mezzanine
1:45pm Faculty Sessions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Beedie School of Business
Applied Sciences
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Health Sciences
Science
Environment
 Classrooms across campus
4:00pm Wrap-up Carnival Mezzanine

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Registration has now closed for this event. As the Surrey event has reached its capacity, we encourage you to consider attending the Burnaby campus Welcome Day instead (please see details below).

Burnaby campus schedule

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Time Activity Location
1:00pm Check-in AQ Gardens
2:00pm Faculty Sessions
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Applied Sciences		 Classrooms across campus
2:00pm Welcome Ceremony West Gym
4:00pm Faculty Sessions
Health Sciences
Beedie School of Business
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Science
Environment
Education
Classrooms across campus
4:20pm Welcome Ceremony West Gym
5:30 pm Parent, family and supporter orientation MBC 3000
6:00pm Wrap-up BBQ AQ Gardens
8:00pm Outdoor Movie Night Convocation Mall

Parents, family and supporters orientation

This 2-hour presentation will offer parents, family and supporters of incoming students an opportunity to:

  • gain an understanding of the SFU transition process for new students
  • hear tips and tricks for supporting new students
  • be reminded of important dates and deadlines for new students
  • connect with fellow parents and family members of new students

This session will take place at Burnaby Campus Welcome Day on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30 PM.

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Registration has now closed for this event. If you were unable to register and would like to still attend, please consider walking up. There will be an Information Tent located in the AQ Gardens and we will begin accepting walk-ups at 1:00pm.

Accessibility

We are committed to making this event as accessible and barrier-free as possible.

Contact orientation@sfu.ca if you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations.

What to bring:

  • Refillable water bottle.
  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as there will be time outside and lots of walking.
  • Small bag to carry any items you receive during the day. Please note there will be nowhere to store your belongings.

Welcome Day is a certified Gold Sustainable Event. The organizers are striving to reduce ecological, social and economic impacts wherever possible.

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