Roadmap to Fall 2026
Your journey at SFU starts here!
Use this roadmap to navigate your next steps, important dates and deadlines, activities and events between now and your first day of classes in September.
February & March
SFU Residence and Housing
- If you're eligible for guaranteed housing, complete your application by May 1. See guaranteed housing information on this page.
Study permits
- International students need a valid study permit to study at SFU, whether you're coming from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution in Canada. Apply early to avoid delays and minimize any disruption to your study plans. Learn more here.
April
University Prep 1
- Complete University Prep: Step 1 course to prepare for your academic transition to SFU. Learn about our academic culture, degree requirements, supports and services, and tips to help set you up for academic success.
May
Deadline to accept your offer of admission
- Most offers must be accepted by May 1. For offers sent after April, please check your admission offer letter for deadlines.
June
SFU computing ID
- Look for an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Fall term.
University Prep 2
- Complete University Prep: Step 2 course to prepare for Fall term enrolment. Learn how to choose courses using goSFU, plan your course schedule, connect with an advisor and more.
July
Enrol in courses for the Fall term
- Enrol in courses on goSFU.
- Pay tuition and fees and get ready for classes.
- New students can get their student ID card 24 hours after enrolling.
Submit final documents
- Deadline to submit documents required for admission.
August
SFU101
- Look for an email inviting you to complete SFU 101 course to prepare for your student journey. Learn about SFU culture and student life, welcome events and programs, and more, plus meet your HIVE group virtually.
Connect with other students
- Join discussions and connect with other new students and leaders from your faculty through your HIVE group. Build a network of friends in the SFU community to ease you into your first day of classes and welcome events!
September
See you here at SFU!
- RSVP and attend Welcome Day on campus. Check back for more details.
- Take part in Month of Welcome events across all SFU campuses throughout September. Check back for more details.
- Reminder: pay your tuition and fees by September.