Frosh Week 2022

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About the CSSS

The Simon Fraser University Computing Science Student Society (CSSS) represents over 2000 students who are doing a Computing Science Major, Minor, Honours or are taking a Computing Science class. The CSSS strives to provide the best university experience possible for all of our members. We run academic and career-focused events such as hackathons, software and resume review workshops, and an annual job fair. We also orchestrate fun events such as Board Games Nights, socials, and Frosh Week!

About Frosh

Frosh Week is the ultimate welcome experience for Computing Science students at SFU.

Organized by the CSSS, Frosh Week is a jam-packed week of fun activities that orients, entertains, and educates incoming university students with a CS twist.

Held during the second week of the Fall semester at SFU (Sept. 12-17), Frosh Week is organized by students, for students. Incoming students will receive valuable course, career, and transition-to-university advice from their elders; participate in challenges to triumph, amuse, and connect with other students; and get free food and merchandise!

Schedule

With our live calendar, you will never miss an upcoming Frosh events! Check back frequently as this is the authoritative schedule for all 2022 CSSS Frosh Week events!

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Frosh Events

  1. Ice Cream Social

    Start your second week strong by meeting your peers who will be your classmates for the next 4+ years and getting your Frosh swag! Frosh Leaders will also be around to ask for advice and help you with your questions. Don't forget that we'll be serving ICE CREAM!!!

  2. Scavenger Hunt

    • September 12 (Monday)
    • 15:30 - 17:00
    • Meet at the ASB Atrium, then clues scattered around SFU Burnaby

    Put your wayfinding from Welcome Day to the test with our signature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Prove your knowledge of every nook and cranny around campus by snapping a picture with your group (the more Froshees in the picture, the merrier) at each clue location. The team that finds the most locations wins prizes, swag, and bragging rights as the most knowledgeable navigators on campus!

  3. Burnaby Mountain Hike

    Join us for a short hike to Burnaby Mountain Park, a hidden gem of nature, skyline views, and the best sunsets on campus. Play outdoor games such as Ultimate Frisbee in the great weather with your fellow Froshees and Frosh Leaders! As a treat, free pizza lunch will be served!

  4. Board Games and BBQ

    • September 14 (Wednesday)
    • 17:00 - 21:00
    • TASC 9204

    Get a glimpse of our biweekly Board Games! We have a wide assortment of board, card, and party games for you. We will also be serving delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, and more made by your fellow CS students!

  5. CS Info Session

    • September 15 (Thursday)
    • 13:30 - 15:00
    • AQ 3153

    Learn about the opportunities available to you to build your path for the next 4+ years and get your burning questions answered! Speakers hail from the School of Computing Science, CS Co-op, Women in Computing Science (WiCS), and the Computing Science Student Society (CSSS, us!).

  6. PAC MACRO

    • September 15 (Thursday)
    • 15:00 - 18:00
    • TASC 9204

    The adventure you did not know you needed in your life, Pac Macro is back after a COVID hiatus! Don the Pac-Man costume and evade your undead nemeses Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde with a twist - the arcade is your beloved SFU Burnaby campus and you are the characters! Can you demonstrate your mettle and evasion as the circular yellow hero or will the ghosts prevail with their coordination and agility?

  7. Dinner

    • September 15 (Thursday)
    • 19:00 - 21:00
    • TASC 9204

    Refuel after a fruitful Pac Macro or day of classes. Fraternize with your fellow Froshees and Frosh Leaders in preparation for the great trails and tribulations that await you tomorrow.

  8. Midnight Madness

    • September 16 (Friday) - 17 (Saturday)
    • 19:00 - 8:00
    • Meet at TASC 9204, then throughout SFU Burnaby

    Rumours swirl around the nature of this mythical event but the time has finally come for the greatest all-nighter at SFU. A time for the weak to crumble and the strong to thrive. We claim our rightful spot at the apex of the Applied Science student union hierarchy at the Slurpee drink-off, dodgeball game, and more. In the midst of the struggle for victory, there will be games and challenges of all sorts.

    Make sure to tell your parents not to wait up. You definitely want to ensure no word leaks of the horrors that go on during the night so tell them you have a surprised CMPT 120 exam already! Remember, Midnight Madness lasts all night to prepare to be at SFU until Saturday dawn. Only the resilient and triumphant can make it to the RAMing Ceremony!

  9. RAMing Ceremony

    • September 17 (Saturday)
    • 6:00
    • SFU Burnaby, java.lang.PlaceUnknownException

    You, the proud, the chosen, the survivors, shall face a trial beyond anything you have ever faced before. A trial culminating in your anointment with a token of fellowship as CS students. After partaking in this time-honoured tradition you shall finally transcend to the level of true Computing Science students. Once the anointed hour has passed you will take your first steps as true members, seeing our sacred ground in a whole new light.

  10. Breakfast

    With the conclusion of the RAMing Ceremony, join your brothers and sisters in arms and eat! Reflect on the unforgettable fun you had this week and pledge to come back next year as a Frosh Leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frosh Week worth it?

Absolutely! Frosh Week is the best week of your undergraduate life at SFU. It is an amazing way to instantly make friends and get involved with our community!

Do I need to go to every event?

You do not have to, but we highly recommend that going to all events in order to get the most food, have the most fun, and meet the most people.

I can't make it to an event. Can I join late or leave early?

Yes. If you need to leave early, let a Frosh Leader know. If you need to join an event late, please find out beforehand where we will be as some events will move around to different areas.

What is the best way to get more information about Frosh Week?

This website will be updated with the most recent information about Frosh events. We also recommend joining the CSSS Discord Server for the latest Frosh Week updates, event announcements, CS course updates and more!

How much does Frosh Week cost?

Frosh Week is 100% FREE!

What if I don't know anyone?

Don't worry! Everyone is looking for cool people to know better! Introduce yourself, be curious, and have a great week with your new friends!

This is not my first year at SFU / I am not a Computing Science major. Can I still come?

Absolutely! Frosh Week is more than an orientation: it is an opportunity to network, relax, and have fun!

I am located at the Surrey campus, can I still come to Frosh Week?

Yes, Frosh Week is open to all students but on-campus events will be held at the SFU Burnaby campus. Our fellow Applied Science student unions for Software Systems, Mechatronics System Engineering, and Sustainable Energy Engineering run events at the Surrey campus.

What is the difference between Frosh Week and SFU Welcome Day?

Welcome Day is the official SFU orientation for new students. You will meet your Welcome Leader, a student who may or may not be in Computing Science, and a group of ~15 other Faculty of Applied Science students. Welcome Day is useful for finding your way around campus and learning about the official SFU resources you'll use during your degree. Frosh Week is pure, unadulterated FUN for all CS students! You will meet knowledgeable upper-year students and your fellow first years. You will learn things that the Welcome Leaders are not allowed to tell you. You will compete for awesome prizes and receive loads of free food! Frosh Week is the easiest way to make new connections and offers an experience that greatly surpasses what you will get at Welcome Day.

Sponsors

Thank you to the following organizations for providing financial support for Candy Frosh 2022! Sponsorship empowers the CSSS to provide the most engaging and exciting experiences possible for our Froshees.

Code of Conduct

The Computing Science Student Society (CSSS) aims to promote the interests of all students in the School of Computing Science at SFU. At Frosh Week, the CSSS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnic origin, religion, or other personal attributes. We do not tolerate harassment of any member of the university community in any form.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, event organizers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants.