Roadmap to Fall 2025
Your undergraduate journey at SFU starts here!
Refer to this timeline to navigate important dates, activities, and events that you won't want to miss between now and your first day of classes in September.
March & April
Study permits
- If you're an international student and require a study permit to be eligible to study at SFU, you'll need to submit an application—start early, as it can take some time to be processed. Find more details here.
#KNOWYOURSFU event
- You'll be invited to a big event on campus on April 24, 2025 to connect in-person with the SFU community, your faculty, current students, and more! Learn more and register here.
University Prep 1
- Complete University Prep, Step 1 course to prepare for your transition to SFU. Learn about our academic culture to help set you up for success, the range of supports and services available to SFU students, and more.
May
Deadline to accept your offer of admission
- The majority of offers must be accepted by May 1. For offers made after late April, please refer to the deadline in your admission offer letter.
Study permits
- If you're an international student, complete your study permit application before you arrive in Canada.
June
Get ready to enrol
- An email will be sent to your non-SFU email address indicating that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You will need to activate your SFU computing ID to register for classes.
University Prep 2
- Complete University Prep, Step 2 to prepare for enrolment and learn how to build a balanced schedule, choose courses using goSFU, and connect with an advisor.
July
Enrol and submit final documents
- Enrol in courses for the Fall term.
- New students starting in the Fall term will be able to get their Student ID card 24 hours after they have enrolled in courses.
- Deadline to submit final documents for admission.
August
Learn how to find your people and get involved
- Connect with others by participating in your HIVE group and complete your transition courses to learn all the information needed to start your first term at SFU successfully!
September
Get SFU-ready
- Attend Welcome Day. Check back soon for event details.
- Participate in Month of Welcome. Check back soon for event details.
- Pay your tuition and fees, and get ready for your classes.
Welcome New Undergraduates
We're excited to welcome you to the SFU community! We've put together many valuable resources, programs, and events designed to ease your transition to university. Use our roadmap to guide you through your next steps as a new SFU student.
Roadmap to Fall 2025
Your undergraduate journey at SFU starts here!
Refer to this timeline to navigate important dates, activities, and events that you won't want to miss between now and your first day of classes in September.
March & April
Study permits
- If you're an international student and require a study permit to be eligible to study at SFU, you'll need to submit an application—start early, as it can take some time to be processed. Find more details here.
#KNOWYOURSFU event
- You'll be invited to a big event on campus on April 24, 2025 to connect in-person with the SFU community, your faculty, current students, and more! Learn more and register here.
University Prep 1
- Complete University Prep, Step 1 course to prepare for your transition to SFU. Learn about our academic culture to help set you up for success, the range of supports and services available to SFU students, and more.
May
Deadline to accept your offer of admission
- The majority of offers must be accepted by May 1. For offers made after late April, please refer to the deadline in your admission offer letter.
Study permits
- If you're an international student, complete your study permit application before you arrive in Canada.
June
Get ready to enrol
- An email will be sent to your non-SFU email address indicating that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You will need to activate your SFU computing ID to register for classes.
University Prep 2
- Complete University Prep, Step 2 to prepare for enrolment and learn how to build a balanced schedule, choose courses using goSFU, and connect with an advisor.
July
Enrol and submit final documents
- Enrol in courses for the Fall term.
- New students starting in the Fall term will be able to get their Student ID card 24 hours after they have enrolled in courses.
- Deadline to submit final documents for admission.
August
Learn how to find your people and get involved
- Connect with others by participating in your HIVE group and complete your transition courses to learn all the information needed to start your first term at SFU successfully!
September
Get SFU-ready
- Attend Welcome Day. Check back soon for event details.
- Participate in Month of Welcome. Check back soon for event details.
- Pay your tuition and fees, and get ready for your classes.
SFU Residence and Housing
As a first-year undergraduate student, you'd be eligible for guaranteed housing starting in the Fall if you complete your application to SFU Residence and Housing by May 1, 2025 and meet these requirements:
- You are eligible to live on residence.
- Your pathway to SFU is direct from high school and you are not transferring from another post-secondary institution.
Study permits
International students currently in Canada or abroad, and who are not Canadian citizens, will need a valid study permit to be eligible to study at SFU. These are a type of immigration document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and can take several months to process, so we strongly recommend you complete your application as soon as possible before you arrive in Canada.
Please note: you'll first need to provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) if you're applying for a new study permit from outside of Canada. If, however, you're already in Canada and are extending your study permit while still valid, you won't need to provide a PAL. You can check your requirement status through the IRCC website.
International student life at SFU
Going to university in a different country may seem as challenging as it is rewarding. We've compiled many resources across SFU to help you prepare and transition into your new life here. You'll have a community of support ready to welcome you to Canada!
Keep studying! Your final grades matter
Whether you're Canadian or international student currently in high school or transferring from a college or university, your grades still matter. We review all conditional offers of admission upon receipt of your final grades – so keep studying!
Plan your student finances
Use our calculator to estimate your education and living costs per term to help you come up with a sensible budget. Also learn what you can do to help fund your undergraduate studies through work opportunities and financial aid resources.
Plan your degree and manage your courses
Mindful academic planning is the key to successful degree completion. Learn to manage your course load each term while balancing your studies with other aspects of student life, and connect with the right advisors for your needs.
