First, choose the term you'll be starting in at SFU. Follow our roadmap for each term to learn about important dates and deadlines, events and activities, and your next steps, including course enrolment. Make the most of the resources we share to help you transition and succeed in your first year at SFU!
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Plan your first year courses
Start your university journey off strong by getting yourself SFU-ready even before your first day of classes! Between now and start of term, take some time to explore some of the resources meant to help set you up for success in your first year.
- Once they become available, take the University Prep and SFU 101 online courses designed for new undergraduate students. Topics covered include SFU's student and academic cultures, our network of student supports, enrolling in your courses, welcome events and programs, and much more.
- Start thinking about your academic and future career goals, and prepare yourself to connect with the right channels in the SFU community, including advisors, when the time comes.
- Learn about course load planning for each term and consider how it can influence your school-work-life balance as you progress through your undergraduate studies towards timely degree completion.
Plan your first year courses
Plan your first year finances
Every student's financial situation is different. Learn how you can maximize our resources to help you fund your university education and benefit from experiential learning outside of the classroom.
- Establish a healthy budget for your first year at SFU by using our calculator—get an estimate of your tuition and other fees, plus your living expenses per term.
- Explore financial aid supports like scholarships, awards, bursaries, and more to help you offset the fixed and variable costs that come with student life.
- Discover income opportunities available to undergraduate students that can also offer invaluable practical experience in your field, such as co-op education and work-study placements.