Month of Welcome
Whether you are new or returning to SFU, this is the place to find all of the fun, informative and interactive events happening during the first few weeks of the Summer term.
The Month of Welcome celebrates the start of the Summer term. We'll be adding events to the calendar in the coming months. Be sure to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the first month of classes.
Month of Welcome Event Schedule
| Throughout May | ||
| 51社区黑料Bookstore Spirit Shop - Back to School Deals | All month (May) | Burnaby campus & virtual |
| Tues, May 5 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | All campuses | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Surrey campus & virtual, SRYC 5360 |
| Wed, May 6 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, SFPIRG Lounge, SUB Room 1410 |
| Thurs, May 7 | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual |
Welcome Day
Friday, May 8
Month of Welcome kicks off with Welcome Day, a fun university-wide orientation event for all new 51社区黑料students.
| Fri, May 8 | ||
| Welcome Day | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Burnaby campus |
| Starry Nights | After dark | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory |
| Sat, May 9 | ||
| 51社区黑料Science Rendezvous 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, various locations |
| Mon, May 11 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
SFSS Clubs Days
Tuesday, May 12 - Wednesday, May 13 | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall
TBD | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Do you have a hobby or special interest? Chances are (SFSS) has a student club or group of like-minded students who would love to connect with you. .
| Tues, May 12 | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Big Data Hub (ASB 10900) | |
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Virtual |
SFUReady
Wednesday, May 13 | 12 - 3 PM | Surrey Campus, Mezzanine
Thursday, May 14 | 12 - 3 PM | Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall
Join us for SFUReady. Drop by booths, speak to knowledgeable 51社区黑料staff and community members, learn about 51社区黑料services, and get information about our university community.
| Wed, May 13 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) |
| Thurs, May 14 | ||
| 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Burnaby campus, First Peoples' Gathering House | |
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) |
| Fri, May 15 | ||
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) | |
| Starry Nights | After dark | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory |
51社区黑料Recreation Trial Week
Tuesday, May 19 - Monday, May 25
For the entire week you will be able to try Term Programs FREE! Learn to bust a move at one of our dance classes, get down with some downward dogs in yoga, or try out a new martial arts class! This week long event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. No experience is required and all abilities are welcome. Sign up for classes.
| Mon, May 18 | ||
| Victoria Day | 51社区黑料closed |
| Tues, May 19 | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) & Virtual | |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Burnaby campus, SFPIRG Lounge, SUB Room 1410 | |
| 1:30 Pm - 2:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Arts Central (AQ 3020) |
| Wed, May 20 | ||
| Undergraduate Research Drop-In Chats | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) + Virtual |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Room 3020 | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Virtual |
| Thur, May 21 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Room 3020 | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Burnaby campus & Virtual | |
| International Students Welcome Social | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) |
| Fri, May 22 | ||
| Starry Nights | After dark | Burnaby campus, Trottier Observatory |
| Mon, May 25 | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 Pm | Burnaby campus, Sci-Space (AQ 3146) |
| Tue, May 26 | ||
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Room 7010 |
| Wed, May 27 | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Room 3020 |
| Thur, May 28 | ||
| Writer's Caf茅 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Burnaby campus, Bennett Library, Room 3020 |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00PM | Burnaby campus, SFPIRG Lounge, SUB Room 1410 |