See Yourself at SFU event
Discover what your future could look like at SFU
If you’re a high school student considering studying at Simon Fraser University (SFU), join us at the SFU Burnaby campus to explore your possibilities and experience university life for yourself. Meet representatives from across our faculties, learn about programs and opportunities, and connect with current students. Whether you're ready to apply or looking for guidance to work through your application, we're here to help you take the next step.
At See Yourself at SFU, you can:
- Meet representatives from SFU’s faculties and explore your program options.
- Learn about admission, applying to SFU and preparing for your next steps.
- Hear from current students about their experiences.
- Discover opportunities beyond the classroom, including experiential learning, student life and community.
- Connect with the services and supports available throughout your SFU journey.
- Explore the Burnaby campus and get a feel for student life at SFU.
Build your SFU adventure at our event
When planning your visit, we recommend checking out a couple of faculty presentations to learn more about programs, opportunities and what it’s like to study different areas in greater depth. Be sure to also explore all the faculty tables at the fair, where you can meet representatives, ask questions, and discover programs you may not have considered.
The more you explore, the more informed you’ll be when completing your SFU application and deciding on your first-choice program—and whether adding a second choice could open up more opportunities to study at SFU.
On the day, you can explore:
- Faculty & Department Presentations
View the presentation schedule
Faculty/Department |
Time |
Sessions & Room |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Getting to Know the Applied Sciences at SFU (AQ 3182) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Study Your Passions: Humanities and Social Sciences at SFU (Images Theatre) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Beedie School of Business | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Experience More at SFU Beedie (AQ 3181) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | School for the Contemporary Arts: Art without Boundaries |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | School of Communication: Media, Meaning & Change | |
| 3:20 - 3:40 pm | School of Interactive Arts & Technology: Where Creativity Meets Technology | |
| (AQ 3159) | ||
| Faculty of Education | 2:40 - 3:10 pm | Undergrad focused: Get Connect-ED with the Faculty of Education |
| 3:20 - 3:40 pm | Teacher education focused: Explore Teaching | |
| (AQ 3153) | ||
| Faculty of Environment | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | The Environment is Everywhere. So is the Work (AQ 3149) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Faculty of Health Sciences | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Pathways in Health Sciences: Where Will You Fit? (AQ 3005) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Faculty of Science | 1:30 - 2:00 pm | Get to Know SFU Science (B9200) |
| 2:40 - 3:10 pm | ||
| Stephens Family School of Medicine | 3:20 - 3:40 pm | Getting to Medical School: What Matters and What Doesn't (B9200) |
| SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program | 3:20 - 3:40 pm | Discover Your Future in Law (Images/RCB Hall) |
| Office of Francophone & Francophile Affairs | 3:20 - 3:40 pm | Options in French: Bilingual Programs, Courses & Scholarships (AQ 3150) |
| Student Services | 1:00 - 1:20 pm | SFU 101: Overview, Admissions, Scholarships, Dates & Deadlines, and more! (C9001) |
| 2:10 - 2:30 pm |
- Admissions Advice & Support
Visit the Admissions table at the fair for guidance on application requirements and support with your questions about the application process. Our team is here to help you feel informed and confident about applying to SFU.
Come prepared with questions – check out our admissions website before coming to the event!
- Campus Tours
You can join short, guided campus tours and get a firsthand look at the spaces, resources, and student life that make our campus unique. This is a great opportunity to explore the campus, learn more about what we offer, and get a feel for the spaces where students learn, connect, and spend their time.
In the meantime, check out our virtual campus tour to get familiar with our campus!
- Residence and Housing Tours
Take a tour of our student housing and see what living on campus is really like. Explore a student room, common spaces, and amenities while getting a better sense of what you can expect from your on-campus living experience.
Learn more about why SFU students enjoy living on campus!
- Dine at SFU
Make a day of your visit and come hungry! Stop by SFU’s Dining Commons before or after the event and explore an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience with a wide range of freshly prepared foods and options for every appetite. Try a little bit of everything to get a taste of everyday life at SFU, and enjoy $5 off regular door rates per person!
- Choose from fresh, healthy options
- Visit the dessert bar
- Make your own waffles
- Build a sandwich with all your favourite fillings
- Build your own pasta dish
- Find options to suit a variety of dietary needs
If you're craving something on the lighter side, Rennaisance Coffee will also remian open for the event, serving up snacks, sweets and hot drinks at the fair.
Meet faculty representatives, learn about academic programs and discover the different paths an SFU education can open. Each of the faculties below will have a presentation session and you will have opportunities to ask questions and explore the programs, learning experiences and career possibilities that interest you.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Explore SFU’s computing and engineering programs and learn how students turn ideas into real-world solutions.
- Learn about Computing Science, Software Systems, Engineering Science, Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Explore co-operative education opportunities, careers, capstone projects and student clubs
- Hear from current students and ask questions about their experiences
- Tour labs and learning spaces in the Applied Sciences Building
- Connect with students, advisors and co-operative education coordinators
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
Discover flexible programs that let you explore your interests and understand the people, cultures and issues shaping our world.
- Learn about programs in the humanities and social sciences
- Explore career possibilities and hear where FASS graduates are working
- Learn about peer mentorship and the transition to university
- Discover opportunities to study in French
- Check out the Candy Quiz for personalized program suggestions
- Connect with students, mentors and academic advisors
- Learn about FASS’ newest offering, the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program
Beedie School of Business
Learn how an SFU Beedie education combines business knowledge with opportunities to gain practical experience.
- Explore the Bachelor of Business Administration
- Learn about concentrations, joint majors and certificates
- Discover co-operative education, case competitions, study abroad and other experiences
- See what your path through the BBA could look like
- Learn about admission requirements and the application process
- Meet representatives from recruitment and SFU Beedie student services
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Explore programs that bring together creativity, technology, communication and performance.
- Attend presentations featuring the School of Communication, School of Interactive Arts and Technology, and School for the Contemporary Arts
- Learn about programs and student experiences
- Hear from students about projects completed through courses, co-op and internships
- Meet faculty representatives and ask questions at each school’s information table
Faculty of Education
Explore pathways in education and discover how you can help shape learning in schools and communities.
- Learn about the Bachelor of General Studies in Education
- Explore teacher education programs and pathways
- Understand program structures and admission requirements
Faculty of Environment
Discover how you can turn your interest in the environment into meaningful study and a career with impact.
- Explore the Faculty of Environment’s eight majors
- Learn about field trips, field schools and other experiential learning opportunities
- Discover co-operative education, careers and potential employers
- Hear about student clubs and the faculty’s close-knit community
- Listen to a current student share their SFU experience
Faculty of Health Sciences
Explore health from multiple perspectives and learn how you can contribute to healthier communities.
- Learn about the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
- Explore multidisciplinary approaches to health, illness and disease
- Hear from current students about experiential learning opportunities
- Get tips for exploring a future career in public health
Faculty of Science
Discover SFU Science programs and the experiences that allow you to learn beyond the classroom.
- Explore SFU’s science programs
- Learn about research and co-operative education opportunities
- Discover departmental student unions and the student experience
- Connect with an academic advisor and ask questions about your options
Options in French
Discover how you can continue learning in French at SFU and make the most of your bilingual university experience.
- Explore bilingual programs and courses
- Learn about scholarships opportunities
- Discover student life and opportunities to get involved
- Hear about the many ways to make French part of your SFU experience
Learn about two new opportunities at SFU and the pathways they offer for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and law.
SFU–Exeter Accelerated Law Program
Explore a pathway that combines undergraduate study at SFU with legal education at the University of Exeter.
- Learn how the accelerated law program works
- Explore the program pathway and student experience
- Ask questions about program and admission requirements
- Connect with a program representative at the information table
There is a presentation session and table at the fair.
SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine
Learn what the journey to becoming a physician can look like, from high school and undergraduate study through medical school and residency.
- Learn how to begin preparing for medical school
- Explore the journey from high school to residency
- Hear common myths about medical school admissions clarified
- Ask questions about pursuing medical education
- Discover resources for students and families
You can learn more at the School of Medicine’s table at the fair!
Connect with departments and services across SFU and discover the opportunities, resources and supports available to all students. Get to know how each one can play a role in your student journey by visiting them at the fair and learning how they help shape experiences in the SFU community!
SFU’s Burnaby campus is located at 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC. View map of the Burnaby campus.
FREE PARKING ON CAMPUS IN THE WEST, NORTH AND EAST LOTS
Parking will be complimentary at the West, North and East lots on the day of the event. View map of parking around the Burnaby campus.
TAKING PUBLIC TRANSIT
The following bus lines will take you to the Burnaby campus:
- 143 Burquitlam Station
- 144 Metrotown Station
- 145 Production Way Station
- R5 Hastings (Burrard Station)
For bus/Skytrain routes and schedules from other destinations, please visit the Translink website to plan your trip.