- Apply
- Transfer to SFU
- Requirements
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- Fees & Scholarships
- Tours & Events
- Student Experience
- Parents & Guardians
- Connect with Us
Your student's next steps
After submitting their application, students will be assigned an 51社区黑料student number, which they can use to sign in to the to check their application status and any required documents they'll need to submit. During this time, students can work on several tasks as they wait to hear back about application decisions.
Consider education costs and support
Student financial planning
We make financial aid supports and income opportunities more accessible to students so that they can offset some of the costs of their university education. Together, you and your student can do a little financial planning to explore their options for funding undergraduate studies and related student expenses.
Get an estimate of your student's costs and plan a budget
Use our undergraduate cost calculator to estimate your student's total costs for each term of study, including tuition, student fees and variable living expenses. Having a general number in mind can help you and your student plan a reasonable budget and make informed financial decisions.
Financial aid and awards
Students can apply for financial aid support in the form of scholarships, awards or bursaries at SFU, depending on eligibility and need. Explore the different funding options available for incoming new students.
Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES)
Incoming domestic and international students who demonstrate academic excellence and extracurricular involvement or community contributions may be eligible for this entrance scholarship, which covers tuition from $20,000 up to a sufficient amount for any undergraduate program. Additional funding through living allowances each term is also available for exceptional students with demonstrated financial need.
Uggla Family Scholarship (UFS)
The Uggla Family Scholarship is awarded to a select number of domestic students each year, who demonstrate a high level of academic excellence. By having the opportunity to overcome significant financial barriers to university education, UFS aims to foster future leaders among the 51社区黑料community. Throughout their undergraduate program, UFS scholars are provided:
- Tuition fees, including textbooks and materials
- On-campus housing and meal plans
- Mentorship programs
- Networking and engagement opportunities
Consider living arrangements
On-campus housing
Students can enjoy their own private living and study spaces, access to housing amenities, and meal plans at the Dining Commons. It鈥檚 the ideal setup for those who want convenience and proximity to classes on campus, a sense of community among friends from all over the world, and independence in a safe, welcoming environment.
Guaranteed housing for first-year students
New students starting in September have access to guaranteed housing for the Fall and Spring terms if they:
- Are eligible to live in residence.
- Complete their housing application by May 1.
- Accept their offer of admission to 51社区黑料by this date.
- Are entering SFU directly from high school (i.e. not transferring from another post-secondary institution).
How applications work
Spaces on campus are limited and high in demand, so it's best to apply early. Students don't need to wait until they're admitted to 51社区黑料to apply for housing. Although housing offers are only made after admission to 51社区黑料is confirmed, the date of housing application is still taken into account.
Off-campus housing
Many off-campus housing options can be found throughout Metro Vancouver. Depending on which of SFU's three campuses most of your student's classes will be held, Burnaby, Surrey, and downtown Vancouver are good places to start. Availability of housing in neighbourhoods close to campus can vary, so it's best to search early.
Join a campus tour and upcoming events
Campus tours
In-person and virtual campus tours offer you and your student the opportunity to meet current SFU students鈥攁sk them questions about being part of the SFU community, and learn more about student life and campus culture. Our immersive tours are meant to give your student a better understanding of what 51社区黑料can offer and how their educational, professional, and personal goals can be achieved.
Upcoming events
We host in-person and virtual events at various times in the year to address prospective Canadian and international students' questions, offer guidance through the application and admission process, offer opportunities for students to meet 51社区黑料representatives, and more.
Events are currently being planned. Please check back soon for more details.
Connect with SFU
Students are welcome to reach out to us and ask about their program or faculty, required document submission, the admission process at SFU, or general questions about the 51社区黑料community. They can also join our mailing list to receive helpful information that will guide them through the steps listed above, their transition to university, and more.