Request a Confirmation of Enrollment
Current students
Upon enrollment in a term, you can log in to the Student Information System to print your confirmation of enrollment letter. The letter is produced in real time as a PDF file and can then be saved to disk, emailed or printed.
Need help? See our video tutorial on how to request a confirmation of enrollment letter through the Student Information System.
For previous terms
Confirmation of enrollment letters for a previous term may be requested using the Confirmation of Enrollment request by downloading a copy here:
Paper requests may be submitted via fax, by mail or in person to any Registrar and Information Services office: see Contact Us. Please allow 2 - 3 business days for processing these letters.
For general inquiries/status updates regarding letter requests, please contact the campus where the form was turned in: students.sfu.ca/contact.html
FAQs
What information is included on the Confirmation of Enrollment?
- Date
- Family 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
I am having difficulty viewing the PDF; what can I do?
Most likely, you have an issue with your web browser or with a pop-up blocker. For a list of supported browsers please go to:
http://toolkit.sfu.ca/webct/browser/browserList/ 
For information on disabling a pop-up blocker please see:
http://toolkit.sfu.ca/webct/browser/tuneup/#popup
If after trying these solutions you are still having difficulty, please contact GoSFU Help at 778.782.6930.
Is the self-serve letter an official document?
Yes, the self-serve confirmation of enrollment letter is an official Simon Fraser University document. The letter has security features embedded in it that will assist staff in verifying the authenticity of the document.
My projected completion date doesn’t match when I expect to finish my degree; what should I do?
Please meet with your department advisor and/or your Co-Op Advisor. You will need to request a "program extension letter" that confirms when you will finish your degree requirements. Submit a copy of your program extension letter (keep the original for your records) together with a confirmation of enrollment request form to any Registrar and Information Services Office: students.sfu.ca/contact.html
I need to tell student loans that I’m still in school. How do I confirm my enrollment with student loans?
If you need to confirm your enrollment with Student Loans please see a Financial Aid Advisor. Contact information for Financial Aid and Awards can be found here:
students.sfu.ca/financialaid/dropin-advising.html
Students should NOT use a confirmation of enrollment letter for student loans.
I need to apply for a study permit/student visa and I have been reactivated and cannot enroll yet. How do I get a letter that confirms my student status?
Please submit a confirmation of enrollment request form and indicate on the form that you have been reactivated. Simon Fraser University staff will contact you to confirm your situation and make arrangements to get you the documents you need.
How do I confirm my enrollment to obtain funds from my RESP?
The current RESP providers will take the SFU Confirmation of Enrollment Letter generated from your SIS account:
- Heritage Education Funds: http://www.heritageresp.com/
- Canadian Scholarship Fund: http://www.cst.org/
- USC Education Savings Plan: http://www.usc.ca/public/csp/2/default.aspx
- Children’s Education Funds: http://www.cefi.ca/
Please check with your RESP provider to confirm what they require if they are not on this list. Many RESP providers have specialized forms which they ask subscribers to bring to the University for completion. You may bring those forms to any Registrar and Information Services Office to be filled out: students.sfu.ca/contact.html
Is there a charge for the confirmation of enrollment letter?
SFU does not charge for Confirmation of Enrollment letters.
How do I get a letter confirming my enrollment for a future term?
We cannot confirm enrollment for future terms. We may be able to indicate a student’s eligibility to enroll in a future term. Please submit a confirmation of enrollment request form and clearly indicate what you need.
I need more information on my letter than what is produced in self-service. How do I get this custom letter?
Please submit a confirmation of enrollment request form
and clearly indicate what you need. SFU staff will contact you to confirm your situation and make arrangements to get you the documents you need. You may turn in the form to the Registrar and Information Services Office: students.sfu.ca/contact.html
I'm an international student. What should I carry with me to prove my enrollment status at SFU when entering Canada?
We recommend that you carry a current SFU confirmation of enrollment letter that proves your registration status. Please consult the SFU International Pre-Arrival Guide for all other required immigration documents you should hold for your return through a port of entry into Canada. For more information, seek help through SFU International at: students.sfu.ca/international/