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Sustainable Energy Engineering Graduates
Sustainable Energy Engineering - Technology for Social Good
Student Resources
SFU and the Facuty of Applied Sciences have many academic, social and wellbeing resources for students to take advantage of while pursuing studies.
Explore our student resources and support that will help you navigate your graduate degree.
Onboarding Checklist
Starting a new program can be overwhelming, but we have you covered. Our onboarding checklist will provide you with important information and resources to help you get started on the right foot for your master's or doctoral degree.
BEGINNING YOUR PROGRAM
1) ACTIVATE OR APPLY FOR YOUR:
2) FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH SFU’S GRADUATE GENERAL REGULATIONS (GGR)
3) CONNECT WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR TO DISCUSS:
- Plans, goals, and research for each term
- Courses you will need to enroll in for the term to ensure that you meet the overall program requirements: MASc or PhD
- SEE financial support
- SFU financial aid
4) ATTEND THE FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND SEE ORIENTATION EVENTS
You will receive an email invitation to attend orientation events during your first few weeks in the program.
Graduate Resources
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
As an SFU student, you are part of a scholarly community where you will develop critical thinking and research skills that will prepare you not only for your future career but also for life. Upholding academic integrity is essential for all members of the university, and this includes values such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Please visit the Academic Integrity webpage to learn more about SFU's academic integrity policy.
SEE Graduate Student Association
The SEE Graduate Student Association (SEE GSA) is the student society for all SEE graduate students. We are here to represent the interests of and advocate for SEE grad students, as well as to provide opportunities for connection and community. The SEE GSA represents its members in the GSS, TSSU, and SEE Graduate Program Committee (GPC). The current executive team of the SEE GSA are introduced below. We welcome you to reach out to the SEE GSA at any time through email or join us in our monthly meetings! Feel free to view our constitution and meeting minutes for up to date information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Apply for Teaching Assistant (TA) or True Scholarship Positions
To apply for a TA or True Scholarship position and receive your TA pay or true scholarship, you must have both a Canadian bank account and a Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN). Once you have fulfilled these requirements and have arrived in Canada, you are eligible to apply for a TA position (refer to TA/TM/SI postings) or a True Scholarship position (contact a potential supervisor).
What is the TSSU?
The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) is a Labour Union consisting of Teaching Assistants (TAs) & Tutor Markers (TMs), Sessional Instructors (SIs), English Language & Culture and Interpretation & Translation Program Instructors (ELC/ITP), Student Learning Commons (SLC) Facilitators, Research Assistants (RAs) & Grant Employees. TSSU bargains SFU to reach mutual agreements and supports employee rights. All the agreements that are currently in place can be found in the collective agreement.
TSSU Stewards act as liaisons between members of their department and TSSU. Stewards will communicate TSSU news and events, help you understand your rights, and solve conflicts with your employer (SFU and its employees) through TSSU and within the most up-to-date collective agreement. The information you share with the stewards is confidential and will not be shared with third parties unless you want to do so. More information about TSSU can be found here.
Please feel free to contact SEE TSSU Stewards if you have any questions or concerns.
Contact Us
Satono Miura
Student Affairs Coordinator
fas_grad_coordinator@sfu.ca