Next Steps After Graduation
Spring 2025 Graduands
Work Permit & Travel
How to apply for your Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and other immigration information.
Community Resources
A number of services and resources you can access in the community for free
Video Guides for PGWP Application
Tutorials and video guides
Employment Resources
Get a headstart in your career with Career & Volunteer Services
Medical Insurance
How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system after you complete your program at SFU.
SFU Alumni Services
Keep in touch with your community, including your alma mater.
This section covers important information you need to know about how to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and other relevant immigration information in preparation for your next steps after graduation.
Post-Graduation Work Permit Quick Links
To help you prepare your Post-Graduation Work Permit application, we have prepared a few short videos that explain the process. Please review the description under each video for more details.
The first video in the "Video Guides for PGWP Application" series walks you through the IRCC online questionnaire, which determines your eligibility and generates a personalized document checklist.
The second video provides a step-by-step guide to completing the IMM 5710 form, the main application form for the PGWP.
The third and final video explains the supporting documents required for your application, including what each one is and how to prepare them correctly.
How to navigate the Canadian healthcare system after you complete your program at SFU.
Medical Insurance Quick Links
- How to apply for BC MSP
- - Extending/Updating MSP coverage
- - Undergraduate Students
- - Graduate Students
Ready to explore your career opportunities after you graduate? Refer to the following resources to get a headstart in your career.
SFU Resources
Career Resources and Support
Speak to a Career Educator from SFU Career and Volunteer Services (CVS) if you have any questions on job search, interview tips, resume writing, future career plans, etc. The CVS Office is able to meet with SFU alumni for up to one year after program completion.
- SFU Career & Volunteer Services
- "I am Graduating, Now What?" - free digital career course
External Resources
Employment support offered by the community organizations
- - International student employment and career supporting online platform
Community & Alumni
Keep in touch with your community, including your alma mater.
