You can get advice in person, over the telephone (778.782.4232) or via email (intl_advising@sfu.ca)

International Student Advisor drop-in advising hours

Important Notices: The International Services for Students office will be closed on June, 8th, 2012.

Burnaby campus (International Services for Students, MBC 1200)

Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (effective May 21st, 2012 onwards)
To see an Advisor, sign in with the ISS front counter during drop-in advising

Surrey campus (Advising Centre - Room 2538 [new podium 2 space next to the Registrars], Simon Fraser University Surrey)

Dates: May 23rd, June 20th, July 18th and Aug. 15th
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To see an Advisor, please click HERE to make an appointment

Vancouver campus (Registrar and Information Services, Simon Fraser University Vancouver)

Dates: May16th, June 6th, July 4th and Aug. 1st
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To see an Advisor, please click HERE to make an appointment

Your International Student Advisors (ISAs) are:

Rohene Bouajram, Michelle Kangro, Karin Kosarzova and Jean Lomas. We are available to assist all international students with:

study permit and temporary resident (entry) visas
on campus employment regulations
social insurance numbers (SIN)
co-op, post-graduation, and off-campus work permits
visitor visas and work permits for spouses/common-law partners
health insurance and the Canadian medical system
US visitor visas
personal, cultural and academic transition
any other non-academic questions or concerns

General information about many of these topics is also available in our International Student Handbook and as downloadable handouts on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

ISAs do not provide academic advice. If you require assistance with planning your academic program, are having academic difficulty or are on academic probation, please contact an Academic Advisor.