Roadmap to Fall 2026
Your journey at SFU starts here!
Use this roadmap to navigate your next steps, important dates and deadlines, activities and events between now and your first day of classes in September.
February & March
SFU Residence and Housing
- If you're eligible for guaranteed housing, complete your application by May 1. See guaranteed housing information on this page.
Study permits
- International students need a valid study permit to study at SFU, whether you're coming from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution in Canada. Apply early to avoid delays and minimize any disruption to your study plans. Learn more here.
April
#KNOWYOURSFU
- Receive your invite to our big on-campus event, where we'll help you get to know your SFU. It's your opportunity to meet other students, faculty and staff, and build connections in the SFU community before your first day!
University Prep 1
- Complete University Prep: Step 1 course to prepare for your academic transition to SFU. Learn about our academic culture, degree requirements, supports and services, and tips to help set you up for academic success.
May
Deadline to accept your offer of admission
- Most offers must be accepted by May 1. For offers sent after April, please check your admission offer letter for deadlines.
June
SFU computing ID
- Look for an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Fall term.
University Prep 2
- Complete University Prep: Step 2 course to prepare for Fall term enrolment. Learn how to choose courses using goSFU, plan your course schedule, connect with an advisor and more.
July
Enrol in courses for the Fall term
- Enrol in courses on goSFU.
- Pay tuition and fees and get ready for classes.
- New students can get their student ID card 24 hours after enrolling.
Submit final documents
- Deadline to submit documents required for admission.
August
SFU101
- Look for an email inviting you to complete SFU 101 course to prepare for your student journey. Learn about SFU culture and student life, welcome events and programs, and more, plus meet your HIVE group virtually.
Connect with other students
- Join discussions and connect with other new students and leaders from your faculty through your HIVE group. Build a network of friends in the SFU community to ease you into your first day of classes and welcome events!
September
See you here at SFU!
- RSVP and attend Welcome Day on campus. Check back for more details.
- Take part in Month of Welcome events across all SFU campuses throughout September. Check back for more details.
- Reminder: pay your tuition and fees by September.
Welcome New Undergraduates
We're excited to welcome you to the SFU community! Follow our roadmap and timeline to guide you through your next steps and transition to SFU.
Roadmap to Fall 2026
Your journey at SFU starts here!
Use this roadmap to navigate your next steps, important dates and deadlines, activities and events between now and your first day of classes in September.
February & March
SFU Residence and Housing
- If you're eligible for guaranteed housing, complete your application by May 1. See guaranteed housing information on this page.
Study permits
- International students need a valid study permit to study at SFU, whether you're coming from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution in Canada. Apply early to avoid delays and minimize any disruption to your study plans. Learn more here.
April
#KNOWYOURSFU
- Receive your invite to our big on-campus event, where we'll help you get to know your SFU. It's your opportunity to meet other students, faculty and staff, and build connections in the SFU community before your first day!
University Prep 1
- Complete University Prep: Step 1 course to prepare for your academic transition to SFU. Learn about our academic culture, degree requirements, supports and services, and tips to help set you up for academic success.
May
Deadline to accept your offer of admission
- Most offers must be accepted by May 1. For offers sent after April, please check your admission offer letter for deadlines.
June
SFU computing ID
- Look for an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Fall term.
University Prep 2
- Complete University Prep: Step 2 course to prepare for Fall term enrolment. Learn how to choose courses using goSFU, plan your course schedule, connect with an advisor and more.
July
Enrol in courses for the Fall term
- Enrol in courses on goSFU.
- Pay tuition and fees and get ready for classes.
- New students can get their student ID card 24 hours after enrolling.
Submit final documents
- Deadline to submit documents required for admission.
August
SFU101
- Look for an email inviting you to complete SFU 101 course to prepare for your student journey. Learn about SFU culture and student life, welcome events and programs, and more, plus meet your HIVE group virtually.
Connect with other students
- Join discussions and connect with other new students and leaders from your faculty through your HIVE group. Build a network of friends in the SFU community to ease you into your first day of classes and welcome events!
September
See you here at SFU!
- RSVP and attend Welcome Day on campus. Check back for more details.
- Take part in Month of Welcome events across all SFU campuses throughout September. Check back for more details.
- Reminder: pay your tuition and fees by September.
Keep studying—your final grades matter
Whether you're a Canadian or international student, and currently in high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution, your offer of admission to SFU means you'll still need to satisfy certain conditions, depending on your pathway. We'll review your admission once we receive an official transcript with your final grades, so if your classes are still in progress, stay focused and keep up with your studies—you're almost there!
SFU Residence and Housing
Guaranteed housing on campus is offered to you as a first-year undergraduate student, provided you meet these requirements:
- You submit your housing application by May 1, 2026 and accept your offer of admission to SFU by this date.
- You're to live on residence.
- You're entering SFU directly from high school and are not transferring from another post-secondary institution.
Study permit for international students
International students who are abroad or currently in Canada must have a valid study permit to study at SFU. This immigration document is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and can take several months to process—please complete your application as early as possible to avoid potential delays and minimize any disruption to your study plans.
A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is now required for most study permit applications, including those applying from outside of Canada or when changing schools (e.g., high school to post-secondary or transferring DLIs). For more information on PAL exemptions, visit the . For PAL related inquiries, visit our PAL FAQ page.
After you accept your offer of admission and pay your deposit, you'll receive an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Fall term. You'll then be able to access platforms like SFU email, goSFU and more by setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), a secure way to protect your personal student information.
Plan your courses toward your degree
As you get ready to enrol in courses for your first term, start thinking about what the path to your degree can look like. You don't need your entire academic journey mapped out from the start, but a bit of planning along the way can make it easier for you to achieve your goals and hit your milestones.
Plan your student finances
Everyone's financial situation is unique. Learn how to budget for your first term and first year of studies by using our cost calculator, and discover financial aid supports, income opportunities and other resources at SFU to help you offset the costs of your education and stay within budget.
