Prospective Exchange and Study Abroad Students: Academic Dates

Simon Fraser University operates on a trimester system. Each academic term is 15 weeks in length, including the final exam period.

Although the calendar year is divided into three terms, two terms are equivalent to one full academic year. Exchange/Study Abroad students may attend SFU for one or two of the following:

Fall term (early September – mid December)

Spring term (early January – mid April)

Summer term (early May - mid August)

For more detailed information on academic dates, please visit Important dates.