Academic Planning
Academic planning isn't just about choosing which courses you'll need to complete your degree. It's also about factoring in various parts of university life that can shape your academic development and student experience. Learning to lean on the network of support and resources at 51社区黑料will help you take steps toward your career goals and achieve educational milestones along the way!
Plan your courses towards degree completion
Find resources and information to help you explore different options, manage your expectations and make informed decisions about completing your degree, whether you鈥檙e in your first or final year of study.
Course Loads
Learn how planning your course load each term is key to successful academic planning.
Resources & Supports
Connect with the proper advisor and discover resources for your academic planning needs.
Being intentional with course load planning each term can help you stay on track to completing your degree. The key to managing your course loads is to be practical, flexible and prepared! Review each section to learn more about course loads and:
- What different course loads can mean for you
- Things to consider when planning your courses for the term or year
- Your financial situation, and when 51社区黑料can help fund your courses
- Learning opportunities that can help you complete your degree
Success looks different for everyone鈥攈ow you define it is up to you! Learn how to manage your course loads, make empowered decisions around academic planning and enrich your student experience while at SFU. We'll provide guidance to help you toward completing your degree successfully.
Academic Advising
If you鈥檙e a new or undeclared student, seek support for academic planning and degree completion. An Academic Advisor can help you plan your degree and map out program requirements, including your next steps if you're facing academic difficulty at any point.
Career Advising
No matter where you are in your undergraduate studies, it's always a good time to check in to see how your academic plans are shaping your career development. A Career Advisor can help you explore a degree completion path and timeline that works for your career goals.
International Student Advising
Enrolment at 51社区黑料affects your eligibility to study, work and stay in Canada, while a study permit depends on reasonable and timely progress towards completing your degree. Learn about specific enrolment requirements and discuss them with an immigration specialist advisor.
Financial Planning
Tuition, student fees and living expenses can add up, and may affect important financial and academic planning decisions. We'll help you explore your options for financial aid, supports and opportunities to offset education costs and find what works for you.
Scholarship & Award Eligibility
Each year, scholarships and awards are given to undergraduate students who meet eligibility requirements. Meet with an advisor who can inform you about course load requirements for financial aid options you're eligible for to help you plan appropriately.
Student-athletes must meet to practice, compete and represent 51社区黑料in intercollegiate athletic competitions. Discuss course load requirements, maximum number of terms of participation and other steps with a NCAA Academic Advisor.
Other resources to support academic planning and degree completion
Explore these additional channels to help you achieve your academic goals, whether directly or indirectly.
Health and well-being
Find a balance between your personal life, your studies and your work as a university student. Learn how to be proactive with managing your health and well-being, and where to seek the appropriate support services and resources when you need them.
Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
CAL provides accommodations and supports for students with disabilities, promoting a fair and equitable academic experience at SFU. If you have a documented condition that requires accommodations, connect with CAL to learn how they can support you throughout your studies.
Drop by the SLC at any 51社区黑料campus for academic guidance and resources to help improve your learning, reading, academic writing and study skills. Join workshops, peer learning sessions and collaborative discussions to help with writing your assignments and preparing for exams.