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Winter break is coming to SFU, which means reduced services from December 24 through January 1. During the break, there are resources in place to keep you supported and safe, and festive events to keep you connected.
MySSP (Student Support Program)
Phone & text support, available 24/7 and accessible anywhere in the world
Residence Front Desk
December 24: Closes at 4:00 PM
December 25: Closed
December 26: Closed
December 27 to January 1: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
January 2: Resume regular hours
Residence Winter Break Information
If you're a student living in Residence over the break,
stay up to date with Residence information.
Multifaith Centre
One-on-One Chaplain Support Available
Various Events and Programming
Severe Weather/Road Report
Please check the Severe Weather page and Road Report before you leave for campus.
Campus Public Safety
CPS will be available 24 hours a day throughout the holiday season:
- If you are working alone in your workspace, let us know.
- Need company walking across campus? Call Safewalk.
- If you notice anything unusual with SFU property, such as ice patches or water pooling on floors:
- If you require immediate campus security response call the Non-Emergency Line at 778.782.7991
- Call 9-1-1 for any emergency situation requiring immediate response by police, ambulance or fire; otherwise (or additionally) call the Urgent Line at 778.782.4500. Emergency information.
Ahmed's Pantry
Take or leave student food pantry near Rm 2230
Discovery 1 at Fraser International College
SFSS Food Bank Program
Apply for food vouchers
Learn More
Free SFSS Food Packages
Available from December 24
Courtyard Residence Lobby
While supplies last
Dining Commons
Open until 2:00 PM on December 18
Reopens 7:00 AM on January 2
See Holiday Take out Meal
Winter Meal Pick-up Program
Meal program sign up for students in residence
Keep an eye on your email for more details
Tim Hortons West Mall
Reduced hours December 18 to January 4
Closed on December 25 and January 1
See regular hours
Nesters Market
Reduced hours on December 24 and 26
Closed on December 25
See regular hours
Cornerstone Starbucks
Closed on December 25 and 26
Reduced hours December 27 to January 5
See regular hours
Renaissance AQ
Closed from December 25 to January 1
Reopens January 2
UniverCity Restaurants
Many Open
Call to Confirm
December 17
Pop-Up Pantry
Drop by MFC AQ3200
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
December 20
FIC Holiday Lunch
Register by December 17
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
December 23
Holiday Dinner
James Douglas Safe Study Area
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
December 24
Residence Holiday Take Out Meal
$5.99 + TAX
Order by December 18
December 24
Christmas Eve Gathering
SWH 10041
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
December 27
Movie Night: Princess Bride
AQ 3200 Multifaith
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
December 30
Movie S'mores at FIC
More info to follow
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Criterion on Demand
SFU's online video library
Creative Collective at Home
Creative outlets to relax and unwind
Healthy at Home
SFU Recreation
Well-being & Resilience
Self Guided resources, courses, & tools
More details
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