CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT LETTER

The undergraduate Confirmation of Enrolment letter includes the following information:

• Date
• Family name and given name
• Contact name
• School name
• School telephone number
• School fax number
• School website
• Student’s program of study
• Term enrolled for
• Full or part-time course load
• Number of units enrolled for
• Units accumulated
• Projected completion date
• Anticipated year and month of convocation ceremony
• Signature of registrar
• General information regarding various program durations
• Year equivalents
• Embedded security features

(The graduate version lists fewer items.)

Yes, the confirmation of enrolment letter that you download is an official SFU document. This letter includes embedded security features that help staff verify the document's authenticity.

No. Only the student can request their own Confirmation of Enrolment letter. Third parties, including parents, guardians, or sponsors, are not permitted to order this official documentation on behalf of the student.

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To request a custom letter and form as an undergraduate student, please submit a "Custom Letter and Form Request." Be sure to specify any additional information you need in the Additional Comments section. You will be contacted via your SFU email to confirm your situation and to inform you of any applicable fees. Please allow at least five business days for processing your request.

Please note, alumni and former students may be unable to access the Custom Letter and Form Request.  For general inquiries or status updates regarding letter requests for undergraduate students, or if you are unable to access the Custom Letter and Form Request, please email reginfo@sfu.ca or reach out to Registrar and Information Services. 

Graduate students should connect with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Note: Custom letters will not be issued to students with a financial hold. If you are having difficulty accessing the "Custom Letter and Form Request", please email reginfo@sfu.ca. 

To request completion of an external form as an undergraduate student, please submit a "Custom Letter and Form Request." You can upload the form directly to the request. Be sure to specify any additional information you need in the Additional Comments section. You will be contacted via your SFU email to confirm your situation and to inform you of any applicable fees. Please allow at least five business days for processing your request.

For general inquiries or status updates regarding letter requests for undergraduate students, please contact Registrar and Information Services.

Completion of external forms = $20 (+PST)

Note: External Forms will not be completed for students with a financial hold. If you are having difficulty accessing the "Custom Letter and Form Request", please email reginfo@sfu.ca.

We cannot confirm enrolment for future terms. We may be able to indicate an undergraduate student’s eligibility to enrol in a future term. 

Please submit a "Custom Letter and Form Request". Once your request is reviewed, you will be notified of the applicable fee via your SFU email, which will be charged to your student account. Payment must be made before we can process your letter request.

Note: Custom letters will not be issued to students who have a financial hold on their accounts. If you are having difficulty accessing the "Custom Letter and Form Request", please email reginfo@sfu.ca. 

Please submit a confirmation of enrolment request form and indicate in the additional comments section that you have been reactivated. SFU staff will contact you to confirm your situation and arrange for you to receive the necessary documents.

There is no charge for standard Confirmation of Enrolment letters available through your Student Centre.

Custom letters for undergraduate students, such as program extensions or future term eligibility, may incur a fee. To begin the process, please submit a "Custom Letter and Form Request". You will receive a notification about any applicable fees to your SFU email. These fees must be paid before processing can start.

Custom Confirmation of Enrolment Letters (listing enrolment for up to 3 terms) = $15 (+ PST)

Custom Letters = $15 (+PST)

Special Letter Requests (Teacher Qualifications Service, UBC DAP application letters, Mode of instruction letters, COE letters listing enrolment for 3+ terms etc.) = $25 (+PST)

Note: If you are having difficulty accessing the "Custom Letter and Form Request", please email reginfo@sfu.ca. 

To confirm your attendance, Service Canada requires proof that you are enrolled in post-secondary studies.

As noted on the Service Canada form, you may submit proof of enrolment dated after the first day of classes instead of having Section E completed by SFU.

What to submit:

The Confirmation of Enrolment letter available in your Student Centre contains all the necessary information and is accepted by Service Canada as proof of enrolment.

Steps:

1. Complete sections A, B, C and D of the Service Canada form. Information about SFU Academic dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.

2. Log in to your Student Centre and download your Confirmation of Enrolment letter (ensure it is dated after classes begin).

3. Attach this letter to your completed Service Canada form.

4. Submit both documents directly to Service Canada.

SFU does not need to complete Section E if you provide the Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

If you need to confirm your enrolment with Student Loans, please visit the In-Study Status webpage for more information.

You should NOT use a confirmation of enrolment letter for student loans.

The current RESP providers will accept the SFU Confirmation of Enrolment Letter generated from your student account:

• Heritage Education Funds: www.heritageintlplan.com/
• Canadian Scholarship Fund: www.cst.org/ 
• Embark/Knowledge First Financial : www.embark.ca
  
• Children’s Education Funds: www.cefi.ca/
• Global RESP Corporation: www.globalresp.com/
• IA Financial Group: ia.ca/
• Qtrade Investor: qtrade.ca
• Fidelity Investments: www.fidelity.ca

Please verify your RESP provider's requirements if not listed here. If they are not on the list and you need an external form completed, please contact the Registrar and Information Services office.

You can redeem your BC Provincial scholarships, which include the following: 

• BC Achievement
• District/Authority Scholarships
• BC Excellence Scholarships
• Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships
• Graduation Program Examination Scholarships 

Online Redemption Process:

To redeem your scholarship online, please submit the following documents through the Scholarship Redemption webform: 

1. Provincial Scholarship Voucher

2. Verification or Proof of Enrolment 

• Download your Confirmation of Enrolment letter. 

3. Proof of Tuition Fee Payment

• Download your Student Account Summary or Official Receipt. 

In-Person Redemption Process: 

If you prefer to redeem your scholarship in person, follow these steps: 

1. Gather your documents: 

• Obtain your Provincial Scholarship Voucher. 
• Check that your mailing address is correct. If this is not correct, please provide your current address. 

2. Verify your documents:

• Visit any Registrar and Information Services office to have your Provincial Scholarship Voucher stamped and signed. 

3. Submit your Verified Voucher:

• After verification, submit your voucher through the Scholarship Redemption webform. 

Please ensure that you complete all steps carefully to ensure the successful redemption of your scholarship.

If your projected completion date does not match your expected graduation timeline, please follow these steps:

1. Schedule a meeting with your department or faculty advisor to request a program extension.

2. Your advisor will submit a Program Extension Form to the Registrar and Information Services Office on your behalf.

3. After the form is reviewed, you will be notified of any applicable fees via your SFU email. These fees must be paid before your request for a letter can be processed.

4. Once the fees are settled, a custom Confirmation of Enrolment letter will be emailed to you or made available for pickup within five business days.

Note: This process does not update the online version of your Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

We recommend that you carry a current SFU confirmation of enrolment letter. Please consult the International Student Advising and Programs website for all other required immigration documents you should hold for your return through a port of entry into Canada.

English is the primary language of instruction and assessment at SFU. You can download a letter to demonstrate this.

You can download a letter to demonstrate this.