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- I've just been admitted to Simon Fraser University. What do I do now?
- Somebody told me that the Calendar is too confusing to bother with. Is there somewhere else I can get the information?
- Where can I get a calendar?
- I just don't understand all the terminology that is used. For instance, what is a Faculty?
- Where can I get information about student housing?
I've just been admitted to Simon Fraser University. What do I do now?
Your next step is to attend a Blueprints session offered through the Academic Resources Office (ARO). At the Blueprints session you will be shown how to plan your schedule and how to enroll in classes through the go.sfu.ca system. Additionally, at Blueprints, you will also be provided with other helpful information to assist you with the transition from high school to university. Also, you may wish to contact a Faculty of Health Sciences advisor.
Somebody told me that the Calendar is too confusing to bother with. Is there somewhere else I can get the information?
The SFU Calendar can be overwhelming. However, you should still refer to it on an ongoing basis. It will become easier to use as you familiarize yourself with its functions. You can see the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the Faculty of Health Sciences, who will assist you with understanding the Calendar and explaining the requirements.
Where can I get a calendar?
Calendars are available at the SFU Bookstore on campus. Additionally, the calendar is available online at http://students.sfu.ca/calendar
I just don't understand all the terminology that is used. For instance, what is a Faculty?
A Faculty is an organizational academic unit made up of similar teaching departments and headed by a Dean. SFU has eight Faculties: the Faculty of Health Sciences; the Faculty of Applied Sciences; the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences; the Faculty of Business Administration; the Faculty of Education; the Faculty of Environment; the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology; and the Faculty of Science. Every student who is admitted to SFU is admitted into a faculty.
Where can I get information about student housing?
Residence and Housing has information on residence and off-campus housing. Information is provided to help future students and their parents make informed decisions about student housing.
