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Student Life
Make the most out of your university experience
You're at university — now's your opportunity to do so much more than succeed at your studies!
Join a student union, become a peer mentor, or even study abroad in a field school! Check out all the ways FASS makes student life exciting, informative and fun!
Jump to these sections ↓
→ Arts Central
The Arts Central staff are here to advise, help you connect with peers, get involved, and make the most out of your SFU experience.
→ Leadership
Once you're connected to your university community, you can help new students by sharing your experiences and new skills.
→ Academic
Learn about the different ways to customize your degree, expand your network, and reach your greatest heights!
→ International
Take advantage of the fun opportunities to study abroad, meet new people, and expand your understanding of the world.
→ Social Community
Get introduced to your university community! Learn more about the ways FASS connects you to community.
→ Governance
Have your say! Discover the different ways your voice can influence decision-making for all SFU students.
Meet Your Peers
Meet Your Peers
Arts Central
Did you know Arts Central does more than academic advising? The Arts Central staff are also here to help you connect with peers, get involved, and make the most out of your SFU experience.
Follow fass.engage!
- Follow us on Instagram TikTok Facebook! Get news about events and programs you can get involved with, and ways to improve your academic journey with friends and colleagues.
Become a FASS Mentee
- New to SFU? As a FASS Mentee you will make new friends and expand your networks through supportive connections with an upper-year FASS student.
Become a FASS Peer Mentor
- Finished one or more years of studies? As a FASS Peer Mentor you will gain friendships and connections, while you build up your resume as you provide guidance to new students.
Study or hang out in our space
- Arts Central is located at AQ 3020 across the hallway from Robert C Brown Hall and Images Theatre. There's always a seat free! Find us on the virtual SFU tour.
Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom
Consider Honours
- For all Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours degrees, students complete a minimum of 120 units. You must apply and be accepted into an honours program.
Publish Your Writing
- Submitting your work to a FASS undergraduate journal is a great way to gain experience in publishing and to share your work with others.
- SFU’s independent student newspaper, The Peak is open to contributions from all students. 13 editors and seven staff members put the weekly paper together.
Connect With Your Student Union(s)
- DSU's are FASS's Departmental Student Unions. They bridge the gap between you, your department and Faculty, and the SFSS. Come out and meet some new friends!
Sign up for a Semester in Dialogue
- SFU's Semester in Dialogue is a one-semester, full-time program designed to inspire students with a sense of civic responsibility and encourage their passion for improving society.
Discover the Student Learning Commons
- The Student Learning Commons provides expert and friendly help with academic writing, learning, and study strategies — in an environment of collaboration, discussion, and peer learning!
Get Involved
Get Involved
Connect with SASS
- Just as you are passionate about the courses you take and the causes you support, SASS (the Society of Arts and Social Sciences) is passionate about the students they represent, you! Don't forget to join the SASS Discord channel, open to all verifiable FASS students. Connect to students in similar programs or those sharing interests.
Join a Club or Create Your Own
- Discover an SFSS Club connecting you to a shared personal, academic, or professional interest! The variety of clubs range from SFU Creative Writing Club to the SFU Foodie Club to the SFU Pre-Law Society!
Volunteer
- Looking to make some connections and build your resume? Become a volunteer! SFU offers numerous programs for students looking to get involved both on and off campus.
Stay in the loop with current events!
Check out the @fass.engage LinkTree for upcoming events.
Check Out myInvolvement
MyInvolvement is your one stop shop for opportunities on campus like leadership/career development programs and volunteer/paid on campus positions (while receiving Co-Curricular Record recognition!)
Join a DSU as an Executive Member
Student unions are elected, student-run bodies coordinatred by the Simon Fraser Student Society. Gain valuable transferable skills and competencies in various roles.
Become a Student Ambassador
The Student Ambassador Program is an umbrella of various opportunities for getting involved on campus, including volunteering and participating in certain workshops.
Study Abroad in a Field School
A Field School can be described as an extended field trip, or an off-campus delivery of SFU courses for a group of 10 - 20 students. Most are full term programs, directed by an SFU instructor, consisting of 9 to 12 units of selected courses.
Take an International Co-op
Employers from across Canada and abroad are always looking to hire Arts Co-op students who think independently, draw conclusions and communicate effectively. Build your resume and get paid while you work on your degree.
Go on an Exchange
Spend a couple of terms studying at an SFU partner institution abroad while earning credit towards your degree, or consider options for a field school, and much more.
Explore Short-Term Summer Programs
Earn between 3–12 units towards your SFU degree. Programs range between 1–10 weeks in length.
Get Involved with SFSS
The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), is a student-led organization that represents and advocates for the interests of all SFU students. Learn how to run for a position or join one of SFSS's committees including accessibility, BIPOC, events, and more.
Join SFU's Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the senior governing body at SFU. There are 15 members including two elected students, you could be one of them.
Run for Senate
Senate is responsible for the academic governance of the University. Meet with SFU's chancellor, president, and others once a month.
See what FASS students are up to!
- Meet Elisha, a FASS Peer Mentor, working as a tutor with SFU's Friends of Simon.
- Learn about the benefits of doing an exchange from Ellen who was studying in France!
Videos from @fass.engage Instagram
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BEING A FASS STUDENT AT SFU?
Our FASS Student Engagement Staff, Mia Tognotti, is here to answer your questions and help you out. You can find Mia in Arts Central (Academic Quadrangle 3020). Times listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
For any other questions you may have, ask Brian!
Brian Fox has been working at Arts Central for years, knows everything about mentorship, and organizes lots of fun events for FASS students.
Contact Brian Fox
Coordinator, Student Engagement
fasscse@sfu.ca
(778) 927-9984
AQ 3020