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Confirmation of enrolment

Upon enrolment in a term, you can log in to your student account through goSFU (web version only) to print your confirmation of enrolment letter. The letter is produced as a PDF file and emailed to your SFU email account.

1. Go to your Student Center. Under Academics / other academic, click the arrow for the drop down menu and select Confirmation of Enrolment.

2. The most recent term will automatically be selected; however you can choose any *From and *To Term. Click the Go button.
 

3. The Confirmation of Enrolment Letter will automatically be produced as a PDF and emailed to your SFU email account.


For previous or multiple terms

You can now access a Confirmation of Enrolment letter for previous or multiple terms on your student account through the web version of goSFU. 

You will need to select the *From and *To terms and a maximum of three consecutive terms may be entered. If you require enrolment information for more than three consecutive terms, you will need to request more than one letter.

FAQs

What information is included on the undergraduate Confirmation of Enrolment?

  • Date
  • Family name and given name
  • Contact name
  • School name
  • School telephone number
  • School fax number
  • School website
  • Student’s program of study
  • Term enrolled for
  • Full or part-time course load
  • Number of units enrolled for
  • Units accumulated
  • Projected completion date
  • Anticipated year and month of convocation ceremony
  • Signature of registrar
  • General information regarding various program durations
  • Year equivalents
  • Embedded security features

(The graduate version lists fewer items.)

I am having difficulty viewing the PDF; what can I do?

Most likely, you have an issue with your web browser or with a pop-up blocker.  For information on disabling a pop-up blocker please see:

www.wikihow.com/Disable-Popup-Blockers

If after trying this you are still having difficulty, please call our help line (778.782.6930).

Is the letter I can download myself an official document?

Yes: the confirmation of enrolment letter that you download yourself is an official SFU document.  The letter has embedded security features that will assist staff in verifying the authenticity of the document.

My projected completion date doesn’t match when I expect to finish my degree; what should I do?

Undergraduate students can meet with your department advisor and/or faculty advisor to request a program extension. Your advisor will submit a “Program Extension Form” to the Registrar and Information Services Office which confirms when you will finish your degree requirements. This form is used to produce a custom Confirmation of Enrolment letter, which will be emailed to you or made available for pick up at your preferred Registrar and Information Services office within five business days. This process will not automatically update the Confirmation of Enrolment letter that you access online via the Student Centre.  

I need to tell Student Loans that I’m still in school.  How do I confirm my enrolment with Student Loans?

If you need to confirm your enrolment with Student Loans, please see a Financial Aid Advisor.  Find contact information for Financial Aid and Awards at: www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/contact.html.

You should NOT use a confirmation of enrolment letter for student loans.

I need to apply for a study permit/student visa and I have been reactivated and cannot enrol yet.  How do I get a letter that confirms my student status?

Please submit a confirmation of enrolment request form and indicate on the form that you have been reactivated. SFU staff will contact you to confirm your situation and make arrangements to get you the documents you need.

How do I confirm my enrolment to obtain funds from my RESP?

The current RESP providers will accept the SFU Confirmation of Enrolment Letter generated from your student account:

Please check with your RESP provider to confirm what they require if they are not on this list. Many RESP providers have specialized forms which they ask subscribers to bring to the University for completion. You may bring those forms to any Registrar and Information Services office to be filled out.

Is there a charge for the confirmation of enrolment letter?

There is no charge for confirmation of enrolment letters.

How do I get a letter confirming my enrolment for a future term?

We cannot confirm enrolment for future terms. We may be able to indicate a student’s eligibility to enrol in a future term. Please submit a confirmation of enrolment request form and clearly indicate what you need. The Registrar and Information Services office will then let you know if a custom letter can be produced.

I need more information on my confirmation of enrolment letter than what I can download myself.  How do I get a custom letter?

Undergraduate students can submit a Confirmation of Enrolment application and clearly indicate what is needed. SFU staff will contact you to confirm your situation and make arrangements to get you the documents you need. You may turn in the form to the Registrar and Information Services office. Paper requests may be submitted via fax, by mail or in person to any Registrar and Information Services office. Please allow at least 5 business days for processing these letters.

For general inquiries/status updates regarding letter requests, please contact the campus where the form was turned in.

I'm an international student. What should I carry with me to prove my enrolment status at SFU when entering Canada? 

We recommend that you carry a current SFU confirmation of enrolment letter.  Please consult the International Student Advising and Programs website for all other required immigration documents you should hold for your return through a port of entry into Canada. For more information, contact an International Student Advisor.

I have been asked to provide a letter to confirm SFU’s primary language of instruction and assessment. How do I get this letter?

English is the primary language of instruction and assessment at SFU. You can download a letter to demonstrate this.

I have been asked to provide a letter to confirm SFU’s Enrolment and Undergraduate Leave Policy. How do I get this letter?

You can download a letter to demonstrate this.

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