Apply for Your Social Insurance Number on Campus! Service Canada officers will be present at the SFU Burnaby campus to assist you with obtaining your Social Insurance Number. A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number that the Canadian government requires for taxation purposes. You must have a valid SIN in order to be paid for any work you do in Canada.

Transferring to SFU in the Summer 2024 semester? SFU ISS is here to support you with your transition! Stop by the Info Booth in the FIC Atrium to get SFU-ready with ISS!