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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 Summer term.

The Month of Welcome celebrates the start of the Summer term. We'll be adding events to the calendar in the coming months. Be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the first month of classes.

Month of Welcome Event Schedule

Throughout May    
SFU Bookstore Spirit Shop - Back to School Deals All month (May) Burnaby campus & virtual
     

Welcome Day

Friday, May 9 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Burnaby Campus

Month of Welcome kicks off with Welcome Day, a fun university-wide orientation event for all new SFU students.

Fri, May 9    
Welcome Day 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Burnaby campus
Sat, May 10    
SFU Science Rendezvous 2025 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM  Burnaby campus, Various locations
Mon, May 12    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020)
International Women in Mathematics Day: Single Slide Showcase 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Burnaby campus, AQ 4135
Sci-Space Welcome Week: Movie Screening & Social Lounge 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Conversation Pods: Enhance Your English in Seminar-Style Settings (Pop Culture) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020
Transfer Student Social 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Burnaby campus, SUB - SFPIRG Lounge

SFSS Clubs Days

May 13 - 14 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Burnaby Campus

May 21 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Surrey 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.

Tues, May 13    
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Burnaby campus, Convocation Mall
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020)

SFUReady

May 14 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine

May 15 | 12 PM - 3 PM | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall

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.

Wed, May 14    
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Burnaby campus, Convocation Mall
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020)
SFUReady 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Surrey campus, Mezzanine
Global Student Centre Welcome Week 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013)
Sci-Space Welcome Week: Board Game Extravaganza 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Thurs, May 15    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020)
SFUReady 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Convocation Mall
Global Student Centre Welcome Week 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013)
SDU+ Campus Assembly 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Burnaby campus, SUB Ballroom
Fri, May 16    
Arts Central Welcome Week 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020)
Sci-Space Welcome Week: Crafts & Chat 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Conversation Pods: Enhance Your English in Seminar-Style Settings (English and Canada Trivia Hour) 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020
Mon, May 19    
Victoria Day SFU closed  
Tues, May 20    
Schedule Building Drop-In Workshop 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Wed, May 21    
SFU Pop-Up Market 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Burnaby campus, Town & Gown Square
SFSS Clubs Days 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Surrey campus, Mezzanine
Science, Environment & Health Sciences Co-op Info Session 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Virtual 
Thur, May 22    
Arts Co-op Info Session 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Virtual
Flower Pot Painting 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM  Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013)
Fri, May 23    
Ace the Numbers Game: Quantitative Exams 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual
Conversation Pods: Enhance Your English in Seminar-Style Settings (English and Canada Trivia Hour) 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020
Trans Healthcare Town Hall 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Burnaby campus, SUB - SFPIRG Lounge
Mon, May 26    
Conversation Pods: Enhance Your English in Seminar-Style Settings (Pop Culture) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020
Tue, May 27    
Summer Ice Cream Sundae Circles 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020
Wed, May 28    
Breakfast & Yap 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Puzzles & Games 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013)
Sci-Space Weekly Study Hall 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146)
Fri, May 30    
Conversation Pods: Enhance Your English in Seminar-Style Settings (English and Canada Trivia Hour) 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Rm 3020