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 this launch session, you'll learn how to get help from peer tutors and TAs. In small groups, you’ll also compete in team-building games for prizes!

October

Get help with course planning for Spring semester from FAS advisors. We’ll share in-depth information on: which courses to take, appeals process, WQB and elective options, as well as important School policies you may not know!

November

Wrap-up your first semester in FAS with food, games, and gingerbread cookie decorating content. Prizes will be given away to the best decorated cookie!

Upcoming Workshops

WELCOME BACK

Start the new term by gathering with friends and competing in games to "get the gold". FAS Advisors and student ambassadors will be on hand to help you plan your semester and build a schedule that balances study, leisure and other responsibilities.

Burnaby Session

Fri, Jan 10 12:30 - 2:00 pm (ASB 9703)

Surrey Session

Mon, Jan 13 1:30 - 3:00 pm (SRYE 5050)

RSVP HERE

LINKEDIN HACKS

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract tech employers! This engaging workshop will provide you with profile tips, job search hacks, and industry insights on desirable skill sets. Plus, a photographer will be on-site to provide professional headshots for free.

Burnaby Session

Fri, Feb 7 12:30 - 2:00 pm (ASB 9703)

Surrey Session

Mon, Feb 10 1:30 - 3:00 pm (SRYE 5050)

RSVP HERE

APPLIED SCIENCES SMASH

Wrap up the semester by hanging out with your FAS friends, enjoying delicious food and going head-to-head over fun carnival games. More details will be announced.

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Photo Albums

Fall 2023

Flickr Album here

Spring 2024