Roadmap to Spring 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 January.
October
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.
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.
SFU computing ID
- Look for an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is available and ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Spring term.
November
Enrol in courses for the Spring term
- Enrol in courses on goSFU.
- Pay tuition and fees and get ready for classes.
SFU 101
- 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.
December
Submit final documents
- Be sure to have submitted your final documents required for admission by this time.
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!
January
See you here at SFU!
- RSVP and attend Welcome Day on campus on January 2.
- Take part in Month of Welcome events across all SFU campuses throughout January.
- Reminder: pay your tuition and fees by January 16.
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 Spring 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 January.
October
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.
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.
SFU computing ID
- Look for an email sent to your non-SFU email address informing you that your SFU computing ID is available and ready for activation. You'll need your computing ID to enrol in courses for the Spring term.
November
Enrol in courses for the Spring term
- Enrol in courses on goSFU.
- Pay tuition and fees and get ready for classes.
SFU 101
- 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.
December
Submit final documents
- Be sure to have submitted your final documents required for admission by this time.
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!
January
See you here at SFU!
- RSVP and attend Welcome Day on campus on January 2.
- Take part in Month of Welcome events across all SFU campuses throughout January.
- Reminder: pay your tuition and fees by January 16.
Keep studying! Your final grades matter
Whether you're Canadian or international student currently in high school or transferring from a college or university, your grades still matter. We review all conditional offers of admission upon receipt of your final grades – so keep studying!
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!
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.
