What's a FROSH?
FROSH Week is a series of events run by the Computing Science Student Society at Simon Fraser University in collaboration with the School of Computing Science.FROSH Week occurs during the fall semester to welcome hundreds of new undergraduate students into the School of Computing Science with the help of 80+ volunteers. Starting a degree is a pivotal moment in a student's academic journey, and Frosh Week helps forge lasting memories and strong friendships.
Once Upon a Frosh continues this tradition, running from September 14th to September 19th.
Schedule
Once Upon a Frosh is happening over 5 days (and one night) from September 14th to September 19th.There's something for everyone at Frosh, so we hope to see you at as many events as possible! If there are any changes in the schedule, we will notify everyone through email and announcements on Discord, so make sure you've signed up or joined the server.
Here's what we've got lined up:
Kick off Frosh Week with a social featuring our themed drinks and ice-cream. Come hang out, meet your fellow first-years (froshees), and start your week with a bang!
Learn everything you need to know about SFU: co-op clubs, resources, and more.
Paint lanterns, picnic on the grass, and stargaze with your new friends. Your lanterns will make a special appearance later in the week!
Ever wanted to be inside a video game? Pac-Macro is a life-sized Pac-Man game played across SFU's campus using custom CSSS-built software. A Frosh classic!
Unwind in our Wonderland-themed lounge with high tea, board games, themed trivia, and a movie on the big screen. The perfect mid-week reset!
The grand finale... a 14 hour overnight extravaganza to close out the week in style!
Who's organizing this?
The SFU Computing Science Student Society (CSSS) is a student-led organization supporting over 2,500 undergraduate computing science students at Simon Fraser University. All SFU students—whether majoring, minoring, or just taking a computing science course—are automatically members. Everyone is welcome to get involved!We organize two annual hackathons, a Silicon Valley trip, and career-focused events like career fairs, company tours, and workshops. We also host bi-weekly board game nights, hikes, seasonal parties, and more!
Sponsors
Every Frosh Week takes months of planning and wouldn't be possible without the CSSS executives and volunteers. There is one last piece to making Frosh a success: sponsors.If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please email csss-froshchair@sfu.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the events take place?
All events take place at the Simon Fraser University Burnaby campus. The locations per event can be found in the schedule.
If you are having difficulty locating us, do not hesitate to contact Ilia or Samantha (contact information can be found in the CSSS Discord server).
What should I bring to the events?
Yourself. That's it.
Except during Pac-Macro, you'll need a mobile device that has an internet connection.
What is Pac-Macro?
Pac-Macro is essentially Pacman in real life. Utilizing CSSS-developed software, the game will keep track of players' positions on campus, and display the locations of other players.
I can't come to every event, or am not free for the entire duration of an event. Is this OK?
You can come and go as you please during Frosh Week. Late arrivals or early departures are totally OK. If you can't attend some events due to other commitments, that's fine too.
Why is it called "Computing Science", not "Computer Science"?
CS at SFU has a long history. Way back in '73 when the School of Computing Science started at SFU, either "Computer Science" wasn't an idiom for the major yet, or we just decided to be different.
What courses should I take?
Contact the Faculty of Applied Sciences office or ask the CSSS Discord for course information.
I can't find a room!
SFU provides a very handy tool called the Room Finder. Simply input the room number (e.g. ASB 9703), and it will highlight the room on an interactive campus map. This works for the Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver campuses.
How do I sign up?
RSVP for the event, fill out the waiver, and turn it in to us.