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
Thursday, January 8 | 12 - 3 PM | Surrey Campus
Wednesday, January 14 | 12 - 2 PM | Vancouver Campus
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 |
| 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 |
| Arts Central Welcome Week | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Burnaby campus, AQ 3020 |
| 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 |
| Sat, Jan 10 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Seattle Pacific | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
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.
SFSS Clubs Days
Wednesday, January 7 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Surrey Campus
Tuesday, January 13, to Thursday, January 15 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Burnaby Campus
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wed, Jan 14 | ||
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus |
| SFUReady | TBD | Vancouver campus |
| Thurs, Jan 15 | ||
| SFSS Clubs Days | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus |
| Post-arrival Info Session for International Students | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | TBA |
| Welcome Social for Interntional 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 | ||
| Sat, Jan 17 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Women's Basketball vs. Alaska | 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |
| Mon, Jan 19 | ||
| Tues, Jan 20 | ||
| 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) & Zoom |
| Thurs, Jan 22 | ||
| Fri, Jan 23 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wed, Jan 28 | ||
| Level Up Your Study Skills | 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual |
| Thurs, Jan 29 | ||
| 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 |
| Sat, Jan 31 | ||
| SFU Red Leafs - Men's Basketball vs. Alaska Anchorage | 7:00 PM | Burnaby campus, West Gym |