Roadmap to Fall 2024
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 events
- Students will be invited to in-person and virtual events to connect with the SFU community and your faculty. Find event and registration details 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 SFU 101 to learn all the information needed to start your first term at SFU successfully!
September
Get SFU-ready
- Attend Welcome Day.
- Participate in Month of Welcome.
- Pay your tuition and fees, and get ready for your classes.