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TechConnect
SFU FAS TechConnect is a student-experience program aimed to ease your transition into the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) at SFU. Each session is aimed at helping you to make the most of your university experience - socially, academically, and professionally.
Why should I participate?
TechConnect involves a series of sessions leading up to and including your first term at SFU:
- Make lifelong friends in your program
- Fun social activities
- Connect with student mentors
- Opportunities for skill development
- Study prep sessions
- Career-related workshops
- Program-related workshops
Make immediate connections
As a TechConnect mentee, you’ll have the added benefit of connecting with student mentors declared in the same major and learn first-hand about what to expect from life at SFU!
Workshops Timeline
June
FAS advisors will help you with course planning for your first term through virtual sessions.
August
You will socialize with FAS mentors, professors and staff during this half-day in-person camp and get your systems ready for the upcoming term.
September
In the September session, "Term Kick-Off," students will explore essential communication tips for university life. Through fun simulation activities in small groups, they will build peer connections and compete for prizes along the way!
October
Get help with course planning for Spring semester from FAS advisors. We will also cover exam and study prep hacks to preare you for your first finals!
November
Learn how to maximize your online presence, create a standout profile, and receive a complimentary professional headshot.
JANUARY
In this welcome back mixer, students will re-acquaint themselves with their peers through a series of games. Prizes will be available for winning teams!
FEBRUARY
This career workshop will help you explore your options.
MARCH
Wrap up the program with a final spring social.
FAS Summer Bootcamp
Date: Wed, August 6, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: SFU Surrey, Sustainable Energy Engineering Atrium
Fall Kick Off
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| Sept 8 (12:45 - 2:00 pm) | Sept 10 (11:30 - 12:20 pm) | Sept 12 (1:45 - 3:00 pm) |
| TASC 9204 | SRYE 5050 | ASB 9896 |
Study & Exam Prep
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
LinkedIn Hacks
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Winter Social
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
SPRING 2026
Welcome Back / Leadership
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Session 2 - TBC
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Summer Smash
| CMPT Session | MSE/SEE/SOSY Session | ENSC Session |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Questions?
Please connect with Student Affairs Coordinator, Zoe Lei at fas_international@sfu.ca for any inquiries on the TechConnect program and for late registration.