Information and Registration Services
Information and Registration Services offers general information on all programs, services, and events at Simon Fraser University, especially those at the Vancouver campus. Information and Registration Services has their own web page at http://www.vancouver.sfu.ca/otherservices/inforeg.html
Campus Security
SFU Vancouver campus has Security stationed in all its buildings with dedicated hours from 6 am to 11pm. Security can be contacted on a 24/7 basis through Harbour Centre (HC) at (778) 782-5029.
At the SFU Vancouver campus, Security is recognized as the first responders for all emergency situations on campus. Call Security on the Emergency line 25252. This line can be used to report any suspicious persons or incidents.
Serious Incident: In the event of a serious incident on the Vancouver campus, users should contact campus security on the Emergency line 25252. This will initiate two levels of response:
The tactical response is coordinated to facilitate evacuation of those in the threat area and to isolate the threat immediately and will be managed by the Vancouver Police Department with our cooperation.
Basically, you need to use common sense. The simplest advice is to stay in your classroom or office and lock the door, if possible, until instructed to do otherwise. Most of our classrooms have a house phone connected to Security. Use the 25252 Emergency number cited on the faceplate.
Safe Walk program: From any SFU Vancouver building, you can request a Safe Walk from Security to any destination within a one block radius of that building. This Safe Walk station is located at the main concourse of the Harbour Centre building. Those who wish to use the Safe Walk program can meet at the Safe Walk station at every 30 minutes on the hour or half hour.
Harbour Centre's dedicated Safe Walk hours are from:
Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 10 pm
Friday 6 pm to 8:30 pm
or please contact Security at (778) 782-5029 for this service.
SFU's 611 Alexander Location: Special transportation arrangements have been made through the Safe Walk Program from this location to the Harbour Centre campus. More information is available for students, faculty and staff from the technician on site at 611 Alexander or by calling Security at (778) 782-5029 for after hours assistance.
If you have any further questions or concerns related to your personal safety or security while on campus, you can contact Ann Cowan, Executive Director, Vancouver Campus (778) 782-5074
Facilities Rental
SFU Vancouver is the ideal venue for your conferences, meetings, seminars and special events, offering competitive pricing, quality service and a convenient, central location. Please check the Facilities Rental web pages for full details.
Academic Computing Services at SFU Vancouver
The Vancouver campus offers several computing facilities in support of its programs. Users must be part of the University community, and must present a valid SFU library card, or an authorized provisional usage card, before using the facilities. Full information on computing facilities at SFU's Vancouver campus is available at http://www.vancouver.sfu.ca/acs/
SFU Bookstore
The Bookstore at SFU Vancouver carries textbooks for all classes offered at the Vancouver campus and an extensive range of general books. The bookstore specializes in business, computers, and writing. If a book is not in stock, it can be ordered from anywhere in the world. The bookstore also sells stationery, computer and school supplies, gifts, greeting cards and SFU-crested clothing. Bookstore hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with evening hours at the beginning of each semester.
Call (778) 782-5048 for information regarding used textbook buy-back dates and readings and special events. The bookstore also has its own web page at http://www.sfu.ca/bookstore/
Health Services
SFU Vancouver Health Services is now open with a doctor on duty four days a week. Their hours of operation are:
Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (closed 1:00 - 2:00 for lunch)
A medical office assistant is also on hand for Level 2 occupational first aid. Please note that a doctor is not available on Mondays. Nursing services are available only at the Burnaby Health Services location (see the website link just below). SFU Vancouver Health Services' phone number is (778) 782-5200; their fax number is (778) 782-5025.
Anyone (students, staff, faculty, and the general public) with any health concerns or questions who would like to see a doctor, please feel free to drop by the clinic in Room 300, or make an appointment by calling the number above.
For further information please consult the Health, Counselling and Career Centre website at: http://www.sfu.ca/hccc/
Childcare
Daytime childcare is available through Granny Y's Infant and Toddler Care Centre, 1140 West Pender, (604) 689-5342. Emergency short-term childcare is is available at YWCA's Crabtree Corner, 101 East Cordova Street, (604) 689-2808. These centres do not offer evening childcare services. Please note that children must not be left unattended on the campus.
Parking
Nearby parking lots include the one beneath the Harbour Centre complex at 515 West Hastings (weeknights only after 6 pm, all day Saturday and Sunday and statutory holidays) and Imperial Parking at 400 West Cordova Street. The Cordova Street lot offers reduced rates after 4:00 pm for students, faculty, and staff with a valid SFU library card or a parking pass available from Continuing Studies. Bicycle racks are also available at this location. Parking on the street is free after 8 pm.
Statistical Consulting Service
This service provides advice and assistance in the design of experiments and analysis of all manner of data to clients from the community and University. Launched in 1980, it draws on the expertise of faculty and graduate students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The initial consultation is free. The Statistical Consulting Service can be reached at (778) 782-4670/3331, and by fax at (778) 782-4947.
Continuing Studies Research and Evaluation Unit
The Continuing Studies Research and Evaluation Unit has been offering program evaluation services since 1998. Their office is located at the 515 West Hastings location of the SFU Vancouver campus, serving clients across the university and within the corporate and public sectors. They work with clients to determine the most appropriate evaluation design relative to project objectives, contextual factors, and available resources. A more complete description of their services can be viewed here.
Special deals from local businesses
Businesses surrounding our campus sometimes provide incentives to increase their business with the University. The page linked here lists some of the current incentives. Note that SFU posts this information as a service and takes no responsibility as to the delivery by the vendor.