SFU Graduate Student Handbook

Welcome to graduate studies at SFU! Read a welcome statement by the Dean and Associate Provost of SFU and learn about the relevant polices, resources and information to guide your graduate studies

Understanding your offer of admission, types of admission, what follows admission acceptance, the SFU Calendar + Graduate General Regulations, and Supervision

Learn about offers of funding, regulations governing awards + scholarships, and types of award funding

Familiarize yourself with the standards and requirements of academic honesty and the code of student conduct

Learn about Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), goSFU, graduate student vacation policy, Centre for Accessible Learning, On-Campus Housing, Transit and Compass Card, and publication (or postponement) of theses

Find information about Indigenous graduate student support, resources and how to connect with SFU's Indigenous students

Learn how to prepare for your graduate studies, important contacts, applying for a study permit, working in Canada, bringing your family, enrollment requirements, and staying in Canada

Understanding medical insurance requirement for international graduate students, the BC Medical Services Plan and, medical insurance for teaching and research assistants

Learn about budgeting for graduate studies, working opportunities and government financial assistance

We've created a checklist for helping to reduce misunderstandings with your supervisor and how to stay on track with your degree completion