Month of Welcome
Whether you are new or returning to SFU, this is the place to find all of the fun, informative and interactive events happening during the first few weeks of the Spring term.
The Month of Welcome celebrates the start of the Spring term. Be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the first month of classes.
Month of Welcome Event Schedule
| Throughout January | ||
| SFU ID cards | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | All campuses, Registrar and Information Services |
| Conversational English for the Canadian Workplace | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library |
Welcome Day
Tuesday, January 6
Welcome Day is a one-day, university-wide fun, engaging and welcome and orientation event for all new SFU students.
SFUReady
Wednesday, January 7 | 12 - 3 PM | Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle (North)
Thursday, January 8 | 12 - 3 PM | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Wednesday, January 14 | 12 - 2 PM | Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre Concourse
Join us for SFUReady. Drop by booths, speak to knowledgeable SFU staff and community members, learn about SFU services, and get information about our university community.
| Sat, Jan 3 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Women's Basketball vs. Western Oregon | 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Mon, Jan 5 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Ask Me Program | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Burnaby campus, James Douglas Safe Study Area |
| Tues, Jan 6 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Welcome Day | Check your invitation! | Burnaby campus |
| Ask Me Program | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, James Douglas Safe Study Area |
| Wed, Jan 7 | ||
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Surrey campus, Mezzanine |
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| SFUReady | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Academic Quadrangle (North) |
| Thurs, Jan 8 | ||
| SIN Clinic | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| SFUReady | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Surrey campus, Mezzanine |
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Science Peer Mentorship Kickoff! | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Montana State Billings | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Fri, Jan 9 | ||
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| Sci-Space 3-Year Birthday Celebration & Social | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Starry Nights | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory & Science Courtyard |
| Sat, Jan 10 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Seattle Pacific | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
SFSS Clubs Days
Wednesday, January 7 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Tuesday, January 13, to Thursday, January 15 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle, Saywell Hall & Blusson Hall
Do you have a hobby or special interest? Chances are Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has a student club or group of like-minded students who would love to connect with you. View the directory of 100+ clubs.
SFU Recreation Trial Week
Monday, January 19, to Friday, January 23
For the entire week you will be able to try Term Programs FREE! Learn to bust a move at one of our dance classes, get down with some downward dogs in yoga, or try out a new martial arts class! This week long event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome. Sign up for classes.
| Mon, Jan 12 | ||
| Schedule Building Workshop | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Tues, Jan 13 | ||
| SIN Clinic | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Surrey campus, Mezzanine |
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ, Saywell & Blusson |
| Indigenous Welcome Feast & Services Fair | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, First Peoples' Gathering House |
| Welcome Social for International Students | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Surrey campus, Mezzanine |
| SFU International Field Schools Information Session | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Online (Zoom) |
| Wed, Jan 14 | ||
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ, Saywell & Blusson |
| SFUReady | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Vancouver campus, Harbour Centre Concourse |
| Neuro Networking Night | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Burnaby campus, SUB Ballroom |
| Thurs, Jan 15 | ||
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ, Saywell & Blusson |
| Post-arrival Info Session for International Students | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3003 |
| Welcome Social for International Students | 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Faculty of Environment's Welcome Back Mingle | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Burnaby campus |
| Fri, Jan 16 | ||
| Starry Nights | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory & Science Courtyard |
| Sat, Jan 17 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Women's Basketball vs. Alaska | 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Mon, Jan 19 | ||
| Tues, Jan 20 | ||
| Pop-Up Pantry - Free Groceries for SFU Students | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Schedule-Building Workshop | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) |
| Wed, Jan 21 | ||
| Scientific Writing Made Simple | 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Thurs, Jan 22 | ||
| SFU Science, Environment & Health Sciences Co-op Information Session | 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Virtual, Zoom |
| International Student Medical Insurance & Canadian Health Care | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Fri, Jan 23 | ||
| All Science Trivia Night | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Images Theatre |
| Starry Nights | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory & Science Courtyard |
| Mon, Jan 26 | ||
| Ace the Numbers Game: Quantitative Exams | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Tues, Jan 27 | ||
| Café Scientifique – A Novel Strategy to Repurpose Existing Antibiotics | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Virutal, Zoom |
| Wed, Jan 28 | ||
| Level Up Your Study Skills | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Creative Collective - Memo/Bulletin Board Creation & Bullet Journaling | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Thurs, Jan 29 | ||
| Conversational English for the Canadian Workplace | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Physics Career Night 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Burnaby campus, P9412 & Virtual |
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Alaska | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Fri, Jan 30 | ||
| "I'll Do It Later": Managing Procrastination | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Starry Nights Live | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Virtual |
| Sat, Jan 31 | ||
| HackML 2026 | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Burnaby campus, SUB Ballroom |
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Alaska Anchorage | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |