SFU Residence and Housing gives students the opportunity to live on campus among a dynamic community of friends from around the world, enjoy meals at the 24/7 Dining Commons and be within a convenient walking distance from classes and on-campus amenities, UniverCity and more.

First-Year Housing Guarantee

SFU offers guaranteed housing for first-year students starting in the Spring, provided you meet the requirements:

You complete your housing application by October 1, 2025.
You are eligible to live in residence.
Your pathway to SFU is direct from high school and you are not transferring from another post-secondary institution.
If you meet the above criteria and want to live in residences this Spring term 2026, then apply before October 1, 2025.

Apply Today

You can still apply to housing after October 1 and/or if you do not meet the requirements for the First-Year Housing Guarantee. Outside of the First-Year Guarantee, housing offers are made based on date of completed application.