Orientation - Thinking of First Year ?

Specialized Orientation programs for new undergraduate students starting classes in May 2012.

Campus Orientation is available for all new undergraduate students entering SFU. Orientation programs are also available for students who have a confirmed room in Residence and for new International students.

Summer Orientation takes place the week before classes begin, between May 3 to 4. Registration will being early March 2012. Learn more about each session here.

Coming to SFU for the Fall 2012 semester?

Save the dates for Fall Orientation if you are coming to SFU in September:

August 28 - September 2: Residence Orientation (includes Campus and International Orientation)

August 29 - 30: Campus Orientation

August 31: International Orientation (tentative)

September 4-7: Week of Welcome for all students

 

FAQ for New Students

We've also surveyed new students who are coming to SFU about their questions and concerns prior to coming to the university. The Spring 2012 FAQ is now available here.

Orientation YouTube Videos

• Fall 2011 Burnaby Orientation
• Fall 2010 International Orientation
• Fall 2009 Surrey Orientation Drum Cafe Session
  

Why attend Orientation?

1. Studies show people who attend Orientation have higher GPAs.
2. Students who get involved in the SFU community are also more likely to succeed personally and academically: Orientation will introduce you to the community.
3. You will finish Orientation with a bunch of new friends! In fact, 91% of Orientation attendees say they met most of their SFU friends at Orientation.
4. You will save hours of time by learning where everything is and figuring out how SFU works. On your first day, you'll know where your class is and what to do!

Orientation Refund Policy

Registration refunds are only granted to students under the following conditions:

• If your admission has been revoked by SFU, or
• If you are under serious medical conditions (in which case, a medical note is required)

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