Get SFU Ready: New International Undergraduate Student Q&A

This disability events session is for new international undergraduate students who will begin their studies at SFU in Fall 2022. This includes students coming to SFU from outside Canada, transferring to SFU from FIC or another Canadian post-secondary institution, and coming to SFU from a Canadian high school.

Please join us at this session where the presenters will cover key topics for new international students at SFU, and give you a chance to ask any questions you have as you prepare to join our SFU community -- no matter where you are in the world!

SFU staff and faculty are also welcome to attend. If you are an SFU staff/faculty member, please email eshani_fernando@sfu.ca to register.

The topics covered in this session will include:

• Immigration (study permits and visas)
• Travel restrictions
• Enrollment requirements and work eligibility*
• Medical insurance and supports (Guard.me, BC MSP, SFSS Health and Dental Plan, and Health & Counselling Services)

*THIS SESSION COVERS ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS AS THEY RELATE TO STUDY PERMIT CONDITIONS AND WORK ELIGIBILITY ONLY. FOR COURSE PLANNING ADVICE, PLEASE CONTACT AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR.

Please note that this session is not a platform to ask case-specific questions. If you would like to talk to an International Student Advisor one-on-one regarding your case, please visit our Connect With Us page for a list of options.

We strongly encourage you to visit our Welcome Guides for new undergraduate students as well as our COVID-19 FAQs before submitting any questions, as your questions may be answered there.

Session Time & Format:

A brief overview of immigration and travel restrictions by an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialists

A brief overview of medical insurance and supports by an International Student Advisor and representatives from SFU Health and Counselling and StudentCare.

Q&A session

You will have the option to submit questions when you register. You'll also be able to ask questions during the session. We will answer as many questions as we can.

To participate in this session, you will need to register, have access to the internet and a working computer. Registered participants will be provided with a link in advance to access the online space.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to participate. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact eshani_fernando@sfu.ca.

A brief overview of selected topics will be recorded and made available following the session on our Resources page. The Q&A portion of the session will not be recorded.