Workshops and Events

Summer 2012 Workshops

All workshops offered below are FREE and on a first-come basis. Please view the SFU Maps website for directions to session locations.

Post Orientation Sessions for New International Students for Summer 2012 term

Welcome to SFU!

We hope the start of the term is going well; if you missed International Student Orientation, then attend one of the group on-line webinar sessions and receive the important information you may have missed.

To participate in the online Post-Orientation session you need a computer and speakers or headphones. We will offer two sessions with limited spaces; register now as registration is first-come first-served.

Post-Orientation Online Webinar Sessions

1)         Monday, May 7th, 10:30am – 11:20am

2)         Wednesday, May 9th, 09:30am – 10:20am   

Your Employment Options!

Thursday, July 12th, 10:30am – 11:30am, Student Central, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) 3000

Want to learn more about what employment options are available to you on and off-campus during your studies? Confused by Canada’s Immigration regulations? Attend our upcoming information session where details regarding eligibility requirements and applying for a Co-op and Off-Campus Work Permit will be covered.

Next Steps: Immigration Topics for Last Term at SFU

Thursday, August 2nd, 10:30am – 11:30am, Student Central, Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) 3000

Are you in your last term of studies at SFU or close to your last term? This workshop will give you information about:

  • How and when to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit
  • Inviting Relatives and Friends to visit you in Canada or attend your convocation ceremony

Additional workshops offered in the Fall and Spring terms include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Obtaining a Temporary Resident Visa for your Travels
  • Canadian Work Search Strategies and Workplace Culture
  • Co-op Work Permits - Essential information for international students in the Co-op program
  • Canadian Income Tax Filing Workshop for International Students (Spring only)
  • Living Off-Campus: Your Rights & Responsibilities
  • How to find housing
  • Canadian Permanent Residence

Programs and Events

Intercultural Community Program

Click here for social and community events offered by the Intercultural Community Program

Language Circles

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