With the transition to university, your student will face new and important decisions that will affect his or her future success. This is an exciting and scary time in the life of your student; they will look to you for guidance and support. We know that students make better decisions when they discuss their academic and campus life choices with their family and friends. By attending Parent and Family Orientation, you will learn how to make your student's transition to university life successful and participate in the excitement that makes SFU such a special place.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Meet some of the new people who will be in your student's life.
• Find out what resources are available on campus for your student.
• Speak with students who attend SFU and who live in residence.
• Take a tour and get a general view of where your student will be living and getting his/her education.
• Share your concerns and fears with other families, friends and university personnel over coffee and treats.

We have two types of Parent and Family Orientation sessions:

1. Orientation for Parents and Families of new students moving into Residence - August 27, 2003 at 1:00 pm in the WMX (West Mall Complex) room 3520
2. Orientation for Parents and Families of new students living off campus - August 27, 2003 at 5:00 pm in the WMX (West Mall Complex) room 3520

Click here to register for Parents and Family Orientation

If you are a student just out of high school, you have registered for Campus Orientation. Campus Orientation is a TWO-DAY program on August 28th and 29th. Campus Orientation is designed to help you met people in your area of study, become familiar with campus services, learn where your classes and labs are, and otherwise start school on the right track!

Campus Orientaion Highlights:

• Meet SFU's president and the Dean of your Faculty
• Tour of the Burnaby Mountain Campus and find your classes
• Watch a drama presentation about student life
• Attend workshops on achieving academic sucess
• Compete in the Clan Challenge

Campus Orientation does not end on August 29th! All orientation participants are automatically part of the CLAN mentor program. During orientation, you will be matched up with an SFU student (an Orientation Leader) and 19 other students from your area of study. Your Orientation Leader will keep in touch with you and the group until December 2003. The CLAN mentor program offers you continued programming throughout your first semester. Activities include: study groups, socials, an e-zine, and workshops.

Your fee of $20 includes meals at orientation, and an orientation kit and membership into the CLAN Mentor Program.

Click here for some important information about when, where and what you need for your Orientation session.

Click here to register for Campus Orientation

Sorry, Residence Orientation is full. You can put your name on the waiting list for Campus Orientation which takes place on August 28th and 29th.

The Department of Residence & Housing is deeply committed to supporting your transition to our community. From exploring the campus to discovering what the Lower Mainland has to offer, Orientation encourages the development of core competencies through our educational, community and adventure programming.

Residence Orientation offers a 5-day program from August 27th to 31st, which includes Campus Orientation. It is not only focused on preparing you for your first weeks on campus, but also affords you the critical opportunity to meet new people and begin creating long-term friendships that will sustain you through your years at SFU. Your fee of $75 includes: the opportunity to move in to residence early, the Campus Orientation fee, all meals during orientation, transportation to and from all events, as well as a Residence Orientation kit.

We have designed a program packed with many exciting events and Orientation sessions to help you get acquainted with SFU and the Vancouver area. The following is a list of SOME of the events we have planned:

• Welcome Bar-BQ / Carnival
• Live Entertainment
• Night out on the Town
• Comedy Show
• Shopping Trips
• City Adventures / Tours
• Late Night Celebration with PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
• and much, MUCH more...

Not sure if you are living in residence? Contact the Main Residence Office at 604-291-4201 or email housing@sfu.ca to check on the status of your Residence application. If you have any specific questions about residence or move-in times, please email rezo@sfu.ca

Click here for some important information about when, where and what you need for your Orientation session.

*Please note that Campus Orientation is included in Residence Orientation and you do NOT need to register for Campus Orientation if you have registered in Residence Orientation.

Click here to register for Residence Orientation

Students coming to SFU on a study permit are expected to attend either Residence or Campus Orientation. SFU International will be hosting a special session for international students on Thursday, August 28th in the evening from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Sign up for Residence or Campus Orientation, and indicate that you would like to come to the international session!

Campus Orientation	Residence Orientation
Two-day program (August 28th & 29th) Meet people in your study area Meet SFU's president and the Dean of your Faculty Become familar with the campus Learn where your classes are Watch a drama presentation about student life Attend success building workshops Become part of the Clan Mentor program $20 fee includes all meals and fees during orientation	Five-day program (August 27th - 31st) Includes Campus Orientation Welcome Bar-BQ / Carnival Become familar with the city Go out for a night on the Town See a comedy show Go on Shopping Trips Live entertainment Late night Celebration with Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! City Adventures / Tours Much, MUCH more... $75 fee includes meals and transportation for the orientation.

There will also be an evening boat cruise for international students on Sunday, September 7, 2003 from 6 pm - 9 pm.

For more information or to register for the special International Session, contact SFU International at sfu_international@sfu.ca or by phone at (604) 291-4232

Click here to register for Campus Orientation or

Click here to register for Residence Orientation

If you are a a transfer student who has graduated LESS than 10 years ago, you have registered for Campus Orientation. Campus Orientation is a TWO-DAY program on August 28th and 29th. Campus Orientation is designed to help you met people in your area of study, become familiar with campus services, learn where your classes and labs are, and otherwise start school on the right track!

Campus Orientaion Highlights:

• Meet SFU's president and the Dean of your Faculty
• Tour of the Burnaby Mountain Campus and find your classes
• Watch a drama presentation about student life
• Attend workshops on achieving academic sucess
• Compete in the Clan Challenge
• Transfer students who come to Orientation are placed together.

Campus Orientation does not end on August 29th! All orientation participants are automatically part of the CLAN mentor program. During orientation, you will be matched up with an SFU student (an Orientation Leader) and 19 other students from your area of study. Your Orientation Leader will keep in touch with you and the group until December 2003. The CLAN mentor program offers you continued programming throughout your first semester. Activities include: study groups, socials, an e-zine, and workshops.

Your fee of $20 includes meals at orientation, and an orientation kit and membership into the CLAN Mentor Program.

Click here for some important information about when, where and what you need for your Orientation session.

Click here to register for Campus Orientation

The Student Development and Programming Centre offers a special abbreviated orientation program for mature students who are new to SFU and starting classes on September 2, 2003. Campus Orientation for Mature Students is designed to help you meet people in your area of study, become familiar with campus services, learn where your classes and labs are, and otherwise start school on the right track!

Campus Orientaion Highlights:

• Meet the Dean of your Faculty
• Tour of the Burnaby Mountain Campus and find your classes
• Attend workshops on achieving academic sucess
• Network with other students the same age as you!

Campus Orientation does not end on August 29th! All orientation participants are automatically part of the CLAN mentor program. During orientation, you will be matched up with an SFU student (an Orientation Leader) and 19 other students from your area of study. Your Orientation Leader will keep in touch with you and the group until December 2003. The CLAN mentor program offers you continued programming throughout your first semester. Activities include: study groups, socials, an e-zine, and workshops.

Your fee of $20 includes meals at orientation, and an orientation kit and membership into the CLAN Mentor Program.

Click here for some important information about when, where and what you need for your Orientation session.

Click here to register for Mature Students Campus Orientation