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Admission and Readmission
Director of Admissions
N. Heath BA (Oxf), MA (S Fraser)
Introduction
browser software, enabling interpretation of data on
the World Wide Web.
Director, Student Recruitment
J.Macnab BA (Trent), BEd (Qu)
This section is divided into five main areas as noted in
the table of contents. The Admission Process
describes the “how and when” of the various stages
involved in applying to the University. All applicants
details those admission requirements or policies
applicable to any applicant. The next three sections
— British Columbia, Canada and International —
provide detailed admission requirements for the
respective areas. Within each section, requirements
are provided for secondary school, college and
university level applicants. Finally, Re-admission
explains the requirements and processes to be
followed by previously admitted students wishing to
re-commence their studies.
The form may be accessed from
www.reg.sfu.ca. The form may also be accessed from
www.pas.bc.ca, the Post-secondary Application
Service of BC (PASBC) web site.
Associate Director, Admissions
D. Moore BA (S Fraser)
Associate Director, Recruitment Services
P. Godman BA (S Fraser)
Admission Recruiters
E. Bernoth BSc (S Fraser)
H. Gawenda BA (S Fraser)
H. Roberts BAdmin (BC Open University)
K. Wong BSW (Br Col)
Student Recruiters
T. Bell BA (S Fraser)
M. Black MA (Royal Roads)
L. Walker BA (S Fraser)
The University welcomes applications from Canadian
and International students. All new students must
apply for and be granted admission to the University.
An admission offer is required before students may
register in courses.
Further information on readmission is given later in
this section.
All enquiries relating to admission should be directed
to director of admissions, Office of the Registrar,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6,
(604) 291-3697 Tel, (604) 291-4969 Fax,
www.reg.sfu.ca
An advising service is available for potential
applicants. Call (604) 291-3397 for an appointment.
Information and assistance for students with a
physical disability are available from the Centre for
Students with Disabilities, telephone (604) 291-3112.
Protection of Privacy
Simon Fraser University gathers and maintains
information used for the purposes of admission,
registration and other fundamental activities related to
being a Simon Fraser University community member
and to attending a public post-secondary institution in
the Province of British Columbia.
In signing an application for admission, all applicants
are advised that the information they provide and any
other information placed into the student record will
be protected and used in compliance with British
Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act (1992).
All British Columbian applicants will be asked to
provide their British Columbia personal education
numbers (PEN) at the time of application. All others
will be assigned a PEN by the British Columbia
Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and
Technology. Its uses are restricted to research and
program evaluation. No identifiable personal
information will be released.
Retention of Documents
The documents which you supply to support
applications for admission will be retained for three
semesters, following the semester to which
application is made. Then, application forms,
transcripts and other materials related to applications
will be destroyed. Irreplaceable documents will be
returned to the applicant if requested at the time of
application.
Admission Process
Those who have previously attended Simon Fraser
University but who fit into any of the following
categories must apply for readmission (see
“Readmission and Re-registration” on page 37).
• students who have not registered in courses at the
University during the previous three semesters; or
• students who completed a degree or diploma
program at the University and wish to take further
courses; or
• students who were admitted for a single semester
only, e.g. concurrent studies students
In all other cases students may register directly in
courses.
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Admission
New students
Returning
students from
categories above
Confirmation
deposit
Readmission
All other returning students
Registration
Tuition deposit
Application Methods
Students may apply for admission in one of two ways:
over the Internet and by paper form.
Internet Application
Application may be made from any computer which
has a connection to the Internet and is equipped with
For fees, document requirements, etc., see the
following sections. However, application and
document evaluation fees should be sent after the
form has been submitted electronically. Quote the
reference number that is given to the applicant when
the submission is acknowledged by the University.
Paper Application Form
Applications for admission must be made on the
forms provided by the Office of the Registrar or on a
form down-loaded and printed from our web site (see
above). The following supporting official documents
must also be submitted from the issuing institution
before any application will be considered.
• official copy of the appropriate school leaving
certificate (e.g. BC Secondary School transcript of
grades)
• official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended, whether or not the work was
completed
• official reports of any standard tests written.
• Applicants whose primary language is not English
must take a standardized English test (see English
Language Requirements) and have the results
submitted directly from the testing agency to Simon
Fraser University. In some circumstances, this
requirement will apply to students who have
attended secondary schools or post-secondary
institutions in Canada.
All documents must be originals. Uncertified
photocopies are not acceptable. Replaceable
documents submitted with an application become the
property of the University and will not be returned.
Official translations, certified by an educational or
embassy official, or made by a certified translator are
required for records not in English or French.
Applicants should submit application forms and any
available documents as early as possible but not
more than twelve months before the semester they
intend to begin studies. The deadlines for receipt of
applications and documents are given below and in
the Academic Calendar of Events (see “Academic
Calendar of Events” on page 7). Applications
received after the published deadline may be
Contents
Introduction.................................................... 25
Admission Process ........................................ 25
Application Methods .................................. 25
Contents ........................................................ 25
Application Deadlines ................................ 26
Fees Payable upon Application ................. 26
Offers of Admission ................................... 26
All Applicants ............................................. 28
English Language Requirements .............. 28
Diverse Qualifications Undergraduate
Admission Policy ....................................... 29
Integrated Studies Programs for
Mid-Career Adults...................................... 29
British Columbia and Yukon Applicants......... 29
Secondary Schools.................................... 29
Community and University Colleges ..........31
University Transfer .....................................31
University Degree Holders .........................31
Special Categories .....................................31
Canadian Applicants ......................................32
Secondary Schools and CEGEP................32
Colleges (except Quebec)..........................33
International Applicants ..................................33
Secondary Schools ....................................33
University or College Transfer....................33
University Degree Holders .........................33
Readmission and Re-registration ...................33
Holders of Simon Fraser University
Bachelor’s Degrees ....................................34
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evaluated selectively at the discretion of the director
of admissions.
obtained at Simon Fraser University for such work or
knowledge.
Application Deadlines
Students who are attending, or who have attended
Simon Fraser University should note that in addition
to these regulations
• Fall semester (September to December), April 30,
2002 deadline.
• Spring semester (January to April), September 30,
2002 deadline
• Summer semester (May to August), January 31,
2003 deadline.
• Intersession (May and June), January 31, 2003
deadline
• Summer session (July and August), January 31,
2003 deadline.
Fees Payable upon Application
All applicants must pay an application fee. A
document evaluation fee may also apply.
Application Fee
Each time an applicant applies for admission or
readmission, a $25 application fee is required. This
fee, non-refundable and not applicable to tuition fees,
must accompany the application for admission form
or be paid soon after making an application.
Document Evaluation Fee
A document evaluation fee of $40 is assessed for all
applicants whose academic records, in whole or in
part, originate outside of British Columbia and the fee
will be assessed to students making a second or
subsequent application for admission or an
application for readmission if such application
includes either secondary school documents from
outside Canada or post-secondary documents from
an institution outside B.C. if these documents have
not been evaluated previously. This fee is
non-refundable and not applicable to tuition fees. This
fee is waived if the documents originate from a
secondary school located in Canada, or if the
applicant is participating in a recognized exchange
program between SFU and another institution.
Offers of Admission
Admission offers are valid only for one semester.
Applicants who are admitted but do not register in
classes or who register but withdraw from classes
before or during their first semester must apply again
if they wish to attend a subsequent semester.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credits are granted to students on admission
on the basis of work done at another accredited
institution; transfer credits reduce the total credits
which must be taken at Simon Fraser University for a
degree, diploma or certificate. Transfer credit should
not be confused with advanced standing — transfer
credit is often given without any concomitant
advanced standing; the reverse may also be true.
Regulations
Total transfer and course challenge credit may not
exceed 60 credit hours, and may not include more
than 15 credit hours as upper division work. Within
these limits, credits may be transferred for all courses
passed, which are acceptable under University
policies.
Transfer credit is not used in the CGPA calculation.
Transfer credit for ungraded passes (e.g. pass/fail) will
be granted only if the course has been previously
articulated for transfer credit and if all students in the
course are graded in a similar manner.
Transfer credit is not granted for credit assessed by
other institutions, for knowledge acquired outside
formal instruction, but course challenge credit may be
• work taken after initial registration must be passed
with a grade of C (2.0 or 60%) or higher to receive
transfer credit; and
• students wishing to complete transfer credit after
initial registration must obtain permission in
advance, using the form available from the Office of
the Registrar.
Please see “Courses at Other Institutions/Letters of
Permission” on page 38 for more information.
To qualify for a specific minor on a degree program, at
least seven credit hours of the upper division credit
used toward the minor must have been completed
through Simon Fraser University courses.
Students completing certificates or diplomas should
note that each program has its own specific
restrictions on the amount of transfer credit permitted.
Consult the appropriate sections in the Calendar for
these limitations.
Special transfer credit regulations apply to the
bachelor of general studies degree, the bachelor of
education degree, the bachelor of applied science
degree in engineering science and to students
attending other universities on formal exchange
programs. Refer to the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of
Education, and Faculty of Applied Sciences sections
respectively and see “Study Abroad” on page 13.
An applicant with transfer credit is advised that the
courses transferred, together with those subsequently
taken at SFU, must meet the general and specific
requirements of the faculty and department in which
he/she chooses to major or honor. Some awarded
transfer credit may be designated ‘general elective
credit.’ Individual faculties may restrict the amount of
general elective credit that may be counted toward a
degree in that faculty. The applicant should not
assume that he/she will complete the degree with a
number of credit hours equal to the difference
between total hours required for the degree and
transferred hours. Although this calculation will
usually be correct for a student who remains within a
field of study, it will not necessarily be correct for a
student who changes fields.
Transfer credit is designated as type one, two, or
three. Type one is assigned credit, used for a Simon
Fraser University equivalent. Type two is unassigned
credit in a subject area, used for courses without
Simon Fraser equivalent, but which are acceptable to
a department as fulfilling subject requirements for a
general or honors degree in that department. For
example, ‘BISC (3)’ means that three semester hours
of credit in Biological Sciences have been granted.
Type three is general elective credit, used for
courses which are judged to be transferable but do
not fulfill specific faculty departmental requirements
(other than Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Business
Administration group requirements). General elective
credit is counted toward the total required for the
degree. Examples include ‘general elective – classical
studies’ and ‘general elective – environmental
studies.’ Individual faculties may restrict the amount of
general elective credit that may be counted toward a
degree in that faculty.
Individual departments may require students to
repeat prerequisite courses for which they have
received transfer for a D grade. The repeated courses
will show on the student’s permanent record, but
double credit will not be granted.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is placement to a certain level in a
subject area granted on admission. The department
concerned examines the applicant’s previous work, or
asks him/her to take a placement test, and then
places the applicant at a certain level in the sequence
of courses in the department.
Program Approval
Newly admitted students who wish to take either a
post baccalaureate diploma or a further
undergraduate degree must obtain program approval
from their faculty or department prior to registering in
courses.
Enrolment Limitations
Examples of recent enrolment limits and consequent
admission cut-off averages for admission to the
Faculty of Arts are as follows.
Fall Semester 2000
Basis of Admission
Limit
Minimum
Arts
Acceptance
Average
BC grade 12 graduation
2010
78%
grade 12 graduates from
other provinces
200
78%
BC college transfer
730
2.70
degree holders and
transfers from universities
350
2.80
other
155
n/a
Total 3450
Enrolment limits for any semester are subject
to revision without notice.
Completion of the minimum requirements does not in
itself guarantee admission to any course, program,
department or faculty at the University. In those
instances where the number of qualified applicants
exceeds the number that, in the opinion of the
University, can be accommodated, the University
reserves the right to select from among the qualified
applicants.
Admission and Approval into a Faculty
and Credential
Students may apply for admission to one of five
faculties: applied sciences, arts, business
administration, education and science.
Applicants may indicate an alternate faculty in the
event that they are not selected to the faculty of their
first choice.
For example, a student’s first choice may be the
Faculty of Business Administration (intended degree
BBA). Due to insufficient space, this is not approved.
The student’s second choice is the Faculty of Science
(intended degree BSc). Due to the lack of a required
course, this is not approved either. The student’s third
choice is the Faculty of Arts (intended degree BA).
The student may now proceed to seek entry to either
the Faculty of Business Administration, or Faculty of
Science, or may complete a BA in the Faculty of Arts.
Students are permitted to change faculties during the
course of their studies, so those who are not selected
to their chosen faculty may transfer between faculties
later in their studies.
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All Applicants
The following admission requirements are extracted
from the more complete regulations approved by
senate. Authority for interpretation of the regulations
rests with the senate committee on undergraduate
studies; the University reserves the right to reject or
accept any applicant.
All percentages stated are based on a pass mark of
50%. For schools and colleges operating on a pass
mark other than 50%, the percentage required for
admission is adjusted.
Applicants for off-campus and distance education
programs must follow the same application
procedures and meet the same requirements as
regular 0n campus students. Specific details on these
programs are available in brochures published each
semester (see Continuing Studies.)
English Language Requirements
English is the language of instruction and
communication in the University. Accordingly, an
applicant whose primary language is not English, or
whose previous education has been conducted in
another language, must demonstrate a command of
English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom
instruction, written assignments and participation in
tutorials and discussions.
The University will take into account the following
factors in assessing an applicant’s facility in the
English language.
• the primary language of the applicant (the language
ordinarily spoken in the home and in the workplace)
• the duration of residency in an environment in which
English is the predominant language
• the duration of study and the language of instruction
in any secondary and post-secondary educational
institutions
• the results obtained in any academic secondary
and/or post-secondary courses in which a high
standard of English is required.
Applicants will be deemed to have satisfied the
English language requirement if they
• achieve an interim or final grade of 86% (A) or
higher on a senior secondary school (grade 12)
English or English literature course in a Canadian
province other than Quebec;
• achieve a final grade of B or better on a post
secondary course taken at a BC institution which
transfers to Simon Fraser University as three or
more English credits;
• graduate from a bachelor’s or higher degree
program at a recognized university in which the
language of instruction and examination is English.
• resident for at least four years in an English
speaking environment
Applicants who consider English their primary
language may request an exemption form.
Required English Tests
Applicants who, in the opinion of the University, do not
have sufficient experience or skills in written and
spoken English will be required to achieve a
satisfactory score on one of the following tests.
• APIEL (Advanced Placement International English
Language) with a minimum score of 4 or
• IELTS (International English Language Testing
System) with a minimum score of 6.5 on the
Academic Modules, or
• TOEFL CBT (Test of English as a Foreign language
computer based test) with a minimum score of 230
including a minimum essay score of 4.5, or
• TOEFL CBT with a minimum score of 250, or
• APIEL (Advanced Placement International English
Language) with a minimum score of 3 and
satisfactory completion of Simon Fraser University’s
English Bridge Program
• TOEFL CBT with a minimum score of 207 and
satisfactory completion of Simon Fraser University’s
English Bridge Program.
Test scores must be sent directly from the respective
testing agency to Simon Fraser University.
English Bridge Program
This ten week intensive English program is offered by
Simon Fraser University’s Language Training Institute
in the Faculty of Arts, on the main Burnaby campus.
Emphasizing the English language skills needed in
the academic setting, the program is designed for
students who are otherwise fully admissible to the
University but who do not completely meet the
English language requirements. For applicants who
are given conditional university admission, successful
completion of the English Bridge Program leads to
automatic admission to an undergraduate program in
the following semester.
For more information, contact International and
Exchange Student Services: fax (604) 291-5880;
sfu_international@sfu.ca; http://www.reg.sfu.ca/
IESS/IESS.html
Diverse Qualifications
Undergraduate Admission Policy
Each semester, many more admission applications
are received than can be accepted. Academic
performance is the main criterion for admission and is
used exclusively in 90% of cases. However, it is
recognized that some candidates have other
attributes and achievements which should be
recognized in determining admission. The University
seeks to admit not only applicants who are
academically very well qualified but also those who
meet minimum admission standards and have
• demonstrated commitment and/or excellence in
other endeavours, or
• presented a clear and valid reason for attending the
University, or
• succeeded in their studies in spite of difficult
circumstances.
The University will select up to 10% of new students,
taking into account these diverse qualifications. To be
considered for admission under this policy, complete
a personal information profile form and submit it with
one letter of reference.
This admission policy is not available to Faculty of
Science applicants.
This policy applies only to candidates who meet the
published minimum academic admission
requirements and the English language requirement.
Integrated Studies Programs for
Mid-Career Adults
Integrated Studies Programs for mid-career adults are
cohort-based, employer-sponsored undergraduate
degree completion opportunities leading to the
Bachelor of General Studies degree. A flexible
admission policy allows recognition of non-traditional
learning experiences and a set curriculum enables
degree completion within a pre-established time
frame — usually three years — while candidates
continue to work full time.
Mature applicants with a minimum of 5-8 years of
work experience, and support of their employer to
complete an undergraduate degree, are encouraged
to contact the program director, Integrated Studies
Programs, at (604) 291-5072, for information about
currently available programs (see “Integrated Studies
Program” on page 125).
British Columbia and Yukon Applicants
Applicants from BC or Yukon may be admitted from:
• secondary school (see below)
• community or university college (see “BC and Yukon
Community and University Colleges” on page 31)
• another university (see “University Transfer” on
page 32)
Refer to those sections that follow. Several special
categories of admission also exist for BC applicants
(see “Special Categories” on page 32).
Admission from British Columbia
and Yukon Secondary Schools
All applicants (except as noted) must graduate from
secondary school before entering Simon Fraser
University.
BC grade 12 students may apply for general
admission (Faculty of Arts requirements) or for direct
entry to a number of programs:
• Arts, Faculty of (General Admission); all
departments and schools (see “Arts, Faculty of” on
page 30)
• Business Administration, Faculty of (see “Business
Administration, Faculty of” on page 30)
• Communiation, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Communication, School of” on
page 30)
• Computing Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Computing Science, School of” on
page 30)
• Engineering Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Engineering Science, School of” on
page 30)
• Kinesiology, School of (Faculty of Applied Sciences)
(see “Kinesiology, School of” on page 30)
• Science, Faculty of; all departments and schools
(see “Science, Faculty of” on page 30)
Actual final percentage marks will be used whenever
available. If not given, the following equivalents are
used in computing the average (for BC high school
admission only).
A = 4.0 or 91%
B = 3.0 or 79%
C+ = 2.5 or 70%
C = 2.0 or 64%
C- = 1.0 or 56%
See “Additional Information for BC Secondary School
Applicants” on page 30 for additional information for
BC secondary school applicants.
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Arts, Faculty of
Grade 11 Requirements
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English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
a science 11 from: applications of physics 11 and
12, biology 11, chemistry 11, earth science 11,
forests 11, IB environmental systems 11, principles
of physics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
• English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
• two courses from list 2
• two additional courses from lists 2 or 3. If these two
additional courses are both from list 3, they must be
from different groups.
We calculate the admission average on the five best
required grade 12 courses as selected above.
Business Administration, Faculty of
Grade 11 Requirements
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English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
a science 11 from: applications of physics 11 and
12, biology 11, chemistry 11, earth science 11,
forests 11, IB environmental systems 11, principles
of physics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
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English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
principles of mathematics 12 (List 2)
one additional course from list 2
two additional courses from lists 2 or 3. If these two
additional courses are both from list 3, they must be
from different groups.
• one of: geography 12, history 12, comparative
civilizations 12, IB theory of knowledge 12 or any list
3 social sciences group course
We calculate the admission average on the best five
required grade 12 courses as selected above.
Education, Faculty of
Entry to the Faculty of Education is restricted to those
who have at least 76 credits and are selected for
entry to the Professional Development Program, or
who have a first degree and are approved to PDP or
another program in the faculty.
Engineering Science, School of
Grade 11 Requirements
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English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
chemistry 11
principles of physics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
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English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
principles of mathematics 12
chemistry 12
principles of physics 12
one additional course from lists 2 or 3
BC Secondary School Students Taking
Advanced Placement or International
Baccalaureate Exams
BC secondary school students who take AP or IB
courses and who take the external exams offered in
these programs may receive transfer credit (see
separate lists).
Advanced placement or international baccalaureate
courses in a number of disciplines may be used in
place of equivalent provincially approved BC grade 12
courses.
The external exams marks will be converted as
follows for the purpose of determining admission.
AP Exam
Grade
IB Exam
Grade
Equivalent
Percentage
5
7
96
–
6
90
4
5
86
3
–
80
–
4
76
2
3
70
We calculate the admission average on the five best
required grade 12 courses as selected above.
BC Adult Graduation Diploma
Kinesiology, School of
Applicants who have completed the diploma and who
are at least 19 years of age may be admitted if they
have completed:
Grade 11 Requirements
We calculate the admission average on five best
grade 12 courses as selected above.
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Communication, School of
Grade 12 Requirements
Grade 11 Requirements
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• English 11 or Français première langue 11
• language 11 or introductory language 11
• principles of mathematics 11 or applications of
mathematics 11 and 12
• a science 11 from: applications of physics 11 and
12, biology 11, chemistry 11, earth science 11,
forests 11, IB environmental systems 11, principles
of physics 11
results will be evaluated in the same manner as if the
applicant were attending a public secondary school.
English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
biology 11
chemistry 11
principles of physics 11
English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
principles of mathematics 12
biology 12
chemistry 12
principles of physics 12
We calculate the admission average on the five best
required grade 12 courses as selected above.
This credential is available to adults who take courses
to complete graduation through a secondary school,
adult education centre or a community college.
• four courses (16 credits) at grade 11 or advanced
level to include English, mathematics, social studies
or First Nations 12, an experimental or laboratory
science
• four courses (16 credits) at the grade 12 or
provincial level to include English and three
additional subjects selected from: biology,
mathematics, chemistry, English literature,
languages, statistics, geography, history, physics
All four grade 12 or provincial level subjects must be
graded: a minimum average of C+ or 67% is required,
based on the Ministry of Education grading scale.
Grade 12 Requirements
Science, Faculty of
Entry requirements to business administration,
computing science, engineering science, kinesiology
and the Faculty of Science parallel those for BC
secondary school graduates.
• English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
• two courses from list 2
• two additional courses from lists 2 or 3. If these two
additional courses are both from list 3, they must be
from different groups.
Grade 11 Requirements
BC Calculus Examination Certificate
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All prospective SFU, UBC, UNBC and UVic students
who have completed, or who are registered in, a
secondary school calculus course are eligible to write
a calculus challenge exam. Students who pass this
exam will receive a UBC - SFU - UVic - UNBC
Calculus Examination Certificate that permits them to
obtain calculus transfer credit at one of these
universities.
We calculate the admission average on the best five
grade 12 courses as selected above.
Computing Science, School of
Grade 11 Requirements
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English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
a science 11 from: applications of physics 11 and
12, biology 11, chemistry 11, earth science 11,
forests 11, IB environmental systems 11, principles
of physics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
• English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
• principles of mathematics 12
• one of: biology 12, chemistry 12, principles of
physics 12
• one additional science course from lists 2 or 3
English 11 or Français première langue 11
language 11 or introductory language 11
principles of mathematics 11
chemistry 11
principles of physics 11
Grade 12 Requirements
• English 12 or Français première langue 12 (List 1)
• principles of mathematics 12
• two of: biology 12, chemistry 12, geography 12,
geology 12, principles of physics 12
• one additional list 2 or list 3 course
We calculate the admission average on the five best
required grade 12 courses as selected above.
Additional Information for BC Secondary
School Applicants
Independent Schools
The University accepts applications from students
attending independent schools adhering to the BC
secondary school curriculum. Applicants must have
written any secondary school examinations
administered by the provincial Ministry of Education in
courses used towards graduation. Examination
Secondary school students can write the exam, which
must be done prior to entering one of the four
participating BC universities.
Only one attempt to write this exam is permitted. The
exam’s resulting grade will be converted into the
individual university’s equivalent grade. These
equivalencies are noted on the certificate.
Calculus Course Credit
A student who has passed the calculus challenge
exam and is registered at Simon Fraser University,
may be awarded transfer credit: MATH 151 (3).
Students already eligible for transfer credit because of
high AP or IB scores will keep this eligibility
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British Columbia and Yukon Secondary School Course Lists
Advanced placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Lists 1, 2 and 3 contain only tose AP or IB courses for which no equivalent grade 12 course exists. Some
grade 12 courses do have AP or IB near-equivalents which are acceptabnle. a complete chart is available
from SFU Admissions.
Other Courses
Approved equivalent Programme Cadre and French Immersion courses are acceptable. Locally developed
courses are not accepted.
List 1
English 12
Français première langue 12
List 2
biology 12
chemistry 12
English literature 12
Français communication et littérature 12
geography 12
geology 12
history 12
principles of mathematics 12
principles of physics 12
AP calculus AB/BC 12
AP computer science A/AB 12
AP environmental science 12
AP statistics 12
IB computer science/studies 12
IB environmental systems 12
IB further mathematics 12
IB mathematics with calculus A/B
List 3
Fine and Performing Arts Group
acting 12
art 12
dance choreography 12
dance performance 12
directing and scriptwriting 12
drama film and TV 12
music composition 12
music composition and technology 12
stagecraft 12
visual arts 2D 12
visual arts 3D 12
visual arts media arts 12
writing 12
Social Sciences Group
economics 12
journalism/media 12
law 12
AP comparative government and politics 12
AP psychology 12
AP US government and politics 12
IB business and organization 12
IB psychology 12
IB social anthropology 12
regardless of their examination score and can waive
the examination score and/or credit.
Examination Locations, Schedule
Each year a university will host the calculus challenge
examination. Exams are held twice a year. The April
exam is held at participating high schools, or at the
host university. The August exam takes place only at
the host university.
Application to Write the Exam
Application to write the exam must be made to the
mathematics department at the university that is
hosting the exam in that year. Apply by March 15 for
the April exam, or by July 19 for the August exam.
Examination information
The exam is three hours in duration.
For further enquiries about writing the calculus
examination and the Calculus Examination
Certificate, contact: Math Challenge 151, Department
of Mathematics and Statistics, 8888 University Drive,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6;
telephone (604) 291-3332; fax (604) 291-4947; e-mail
mast_chair@sfu.ca
Sciences Group
calculus 12
forests 12
information technology 12
Humanities Group
comparative civilizations 12
IB theory of knowledge (philosophy) 12
languages:
• Arabic 12
• French 12 or 12A, or Français langue seconde 12*
• German 12
• Italian 12
• Japanese 12
• Latin 12
• Mandarin 12
• Okanagan 12
• Russian 12
• Secwepemctsin 12
• Spanish 12
• Upper St’at’imcets 12
*may not be used if Français première langue 12 is
taken in list l
Upgrading BC Grade 12 Grades
Applicants who wish to improve their grades in BC
grade 12 courses may do so in accordance with
Ministry of Education policies, except that the final
grade in a provincially-examinable course may not be
increased by taking a equivalent college course. For
example, an applicant who has achieved a mark of
66% in principles of mathematics 12 may not count in
her/his admission average a subsequent, higher
grade (say ‘B’ or 73%) in a college ABE provincial
level mathematics course taken through a college.
BC and Yukon Community and
University Colleges
BC community college students may apply for general
admission (Faculty of Arts requirements) or for direct
entry to a number of programs:
• Arts, Faculty of (General Admission); all
departments and schools (see “Arts, Faculty of” on
page 31)
or for direct entry to the following programs:
• Business Administration, Faculty of (see “Business
Administration, Faculty of” on page 31)
• Communication, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Communication, School of” on
page 31)
• Computing Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Computing Science, School of” on
page 31)
• Engineering Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Engineering Science, School of” on
page 32)
• Kinesiology, School of (Faculty of Applied Sciences)
(see “Kinesiology, School of” on page 32)
• Science, Faculty of; all departments and schools
(see “Science, Faculty of” on page 32)
Arts, Faculty of
Students must complete at least one full year (30
credit hours) of transferable work with a minimum
average of 2.00 or 60%. Up to 60 credit hours of
transfer credit will be awarded for acceptable passed
courses.
Applicants who met the University’s admission
requirements after completing grade 12 may be
admitted on the basis of those requirements, provided
that they have attempted less than 30 semester hours
of transfer credit. However, they will not be admitted if
they present three or more transferable courses equal
to nine or more credit hours with an average of less
than 2.0 or 60%.
The admission target for fall semester 2001 is
approximately 600 new students.
Business Administration, Faculty of
Students planning to enter the BBA degree program
must meet the same requirement as those given for
the faculty of arts, except that the equivalents of the
following courses must be passed with a C- grade or
higher:
BUEC 232-3
BUS 237-3, BUS 251-3, BUS 272-3
ECON 103-3, ECON 105-3
MATH 157-3 (or MATH 151-3 or MATH 154-3)
and two of ENGL 101-3, ENGL 102-3, ENGL 103-3,
ENGL 104-3, ENGL 105-3, ENGL 199-3,
PHIL 001-3, 100-3, PHIL 120-3
Admission is highly competitive. Most transfer
students enter the University’s Faculty of Arts before
they are approved into the Faculty of Business
Administration (see “Faculty of Business
Administration” on page 177). The admission target
for fall 2001 is approximately 25 new students.
Communication, School of
Students must complete at least one full year (30
credit hours) of transferable work with a minimum
average of 2.00 or 60%. Up to 60 credit hours of
transfer credit will be awarded for acceptable passed
courses.
Computing Science, School of
Students applying for the computing science program
may be admitted directly based on excellent college
grades or may be offered general University
admission with the opportunity to apply for later
admission based on Simon Fraser University grades.
Admission is highly competitive.
For direct entry from college to spring semester 2002
and subsequent semesters, students must complete
at least 30 credit hours of transferable credit including
seven courses that receive the following transfer
credit.
• PHIL 001 or three credits in English
• two of MACM 101, 201 MATH 151, 152 and 232
• two of CMPT 101, 150, 201, 250 and 275
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• three credits in biological sciences, chemistry,
kinesiology or physics
• three credits in anthropology, archaeology,
communication, Canadian studies, criminology,
economics, history, political science, psychology,
sociology or women’s studies
Admission will be based on a grade point average
calculated on the best seven courses satisfying these
constraints. All seven must have been taken from a
single institution within a two year period. No course
may be included in the average if it is considered a
duplicate of any course previously taken.
Associate of Arts/Science Degree
Holders
Graduates with AA or ASc degrees from BC or Yukon
community colleges will be offered first priority in
admission to the faculties of arts and science
respectively, subject to a minimum 2.0 admission
GPA. Transfer credit will be given for all individually
transferable courses. When the individually assigned
credit from all sources totals less than 60 credit hours,
additional general elective credit will be assigned to
bring the transfer credit total to 60 hours.
Engineering Science, School of
University Transfer
Students planning to enter the BASc degree program
must include at least 30 credit hours in transferable
science or engineering courses.
Applicants in good standing at other recognized
universities may be admitted on completion of at least
one full year (30 credit hours) of transferable work
with a minimum 60% (2.0) average. Other
requirements are the same as those for students
transferring from a BC community or university
college. The following conditions apply:
Admission is highly competitive.
An additional application is required (see “School of
Engineering Science” on page 116).
Kinesiology, School of
Students planning to enter the BSc (Kinesiology)
degree program must satisfy complete at least 30
semester hours of transferable credit.
A total of approximately 120 students are approved
into the kinesiology major program per year.
Admission is competitive. Most kinesiology majors
are first admitted to Simon Fraser University in
another faculty as intended kinesiology majors and
then later become approved kinesiology majors after
achieving a criterion grade point average in a
specified set of courses. Please see “Internal
Transfer” on page 120 for details.
However, a small number of students may be
approved directly in the major program based on
excellent grades in courses which transfer as:
BISC 101-4
MBB 221-3
CHEM 121-4, 122-2, 281-4
KIN 142-3
MATH 151-3, (or 154-3), 152-3 (or 155-3)
PHYS 101-3, (or 120-3), 102-3, (or 121-3), 130-2, (or
131-2)
• studies must have been at a fully accredited
institution granting baccalaureate or higher degrees
• the studies presented for transfer credit must be
acceptable to a leading university in the home
country toward a program similar to the one to which
admission is sought
• applicants who have been required to withdraw from
the transferring institution or whose status, if they
were attending Simon Fraser University, would be
on Academic Probation will be admitted only if they
have completed a further year (30) credits) or more
of transferable work, with at least a 3.00 GPA.
• Simon Fraser University supports the
‘Pan-Canadian Protocol’ on transferability of first
and second year courses from any recognized
Canadian university
• maximum transfer credit allowed is normally 60
credit hours.
Applicants must send copies of detailed course
outlines to assist with the evaluation of transfer credit.
Visiting Students
A student who either has not completed all of these
courses at a college or has not achieved the criterion
grade point average in these courses at college may
be admitted to Simon Fraser University as an
intended kinesiology major in another faculty.
Students of other universities may apply for
admission to take specified courses for subsequent
transfer back to the ‘home’ university. Applicants
should apply in the normal manner and will be
evaluated as University transfer applicants (see
above). No transfer credit or registration priority is
awarded to visiting students.
Science, Faculty of
University Degree Holders
Students planning to enter the BSc degree program
must satisfy the same requirement as those given for
the faculty of arts, except that the equivalents of the
following courses must be included among either the
college transfer courses or secondary school courses
• principles of mathematics 12 (or equivalent) with a
minimum grade of C+
• two of grade 12 biology, chemistry, physics, geology
or geography (or equivalents) with a minimum grade
of C+ in each
Post-secondary courses bearing university transfer
credit, such as PHYS 120, satisfy the respective
grade 12 course requirement (i.e. physics 12). If
transferable courses are used, a C minimum grade is
acceptable.
Admission is competitive. The admission target for fall
semester 2001 is approximately 50 new students.
Transfer Credit Guide
A transfer guide listing all first and second year (lower
division) transferable courses and the SFU
equivalents is accessible through www.bccat.bc.ca
Applicants holding degrees may be admitted to
undergraduate studies to undertake a second or
subsequent degree at the bachelor’s level, or to
undertake a diploma or certificate. Applicants may
also gain admission as special students to take
undergraduate courses which are not for credit
toward a degree, diploma or certificate program.
Applicants with baccalaureate degrees from
recognized universities may be admitted with a
minimum average of 2.0 or 60% based on the last two
years of degree (or post degree) work attempted.
Admission is competitive.
Special Categories
Simon Fraser University is interested in extending
learning opportunities to British Columbia residents
who may not qualify under the regular categories of
admission. The number of such admissions is limited
by the availability of resources, and is not automatic.
Four special categories are available — mature
student entry, early entry, concurrent studies and
irregular admission.
Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents are
eligible. Applicants must meet one of the following
residency qualifications (documentary evidence
should be submitted). They must have
• been born in BC, or
• been a resident of BC for the six months prior to the
proposed date of entry to the University, or
• resided in BC for a total of five years at anytime.
Mature Student Entry
Applicants aged 23 or older who have attempted less
than one year of post-secondary transferable course
work, and who do not meet regular admission
requirements, may be given consideration as mature
students. In addition to normal documents, mature
applicants must submit a personal information profile
or equivalent letter of intent and at least one letter of
reference (see “Diverse Qualifications Undergraduate
Admission Policy” on page 29). Applicants who have
successfully completed some post-secondary work,
usually three to four transferable academic courses
(nine to twelve credit hours), and ensured that they
have no background deficiencies in essay writing,
mathematics, etc. will receive preference.
Applicants who have attempted a year or more of
transferable post-secondary work (i.e. 30 credit hours
or more) are ineligible for mature student entry and
may be considered for admission as transfer
students.
Early Entry
This category is for outstanding students who have
completed grade 11; applicants must have
exceptional academic records and mature intellectual
development. Admission under this category is at the
discretion of the director of admissions. Applicants
must submit letters of recommendation from their
school principals, along with official copies of their
academic records. For more information, please
contact the director of admissions.
Concurrent Studies
Students with superior academic records may apply
for limited admission to take one or two university
courses while still attending secondary school.
Admission is limited to one semester, with a
maximum of two courses in the semester. Credit for
these courses may be applied to academic degrees if
the student is subsequently admitted to a regular
program at the University.
Applications should be supported by a letter of
recommendation from the school principal or
designate, and an official copy of the academic
record. Admission under this category is at the
discretion of the director of admissions and the
respective faculty dean. Inquiries should be directed
to the director of admissions.
Irregular Admission (Education)
Applicants may apply for irregular admission, giving
limited access to certain courses offered by the
Faculty of Education. This category allows certified
teachers in BC, who seek professional development
opportunities, to avoid long lead times and full
documentation of their academic histories. Normal
admission deadlines are waived, but published
minimum admission requirements apply. Irregular
admission students may not pursue a credential at
Simon Fraser University (e.g. a degree) and receive
no registration priority. They may take no more than
eight credit hours per semester to a maximum of 16 in
total. Eligibility to re-register after each semester is
subject to the approval of the Faculty of Education.
For further information, contact the Faculty of
Education at (604) 291-5830.
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Canadian Applicants
Canadian applicants may be admitted from:
Computing Science, School of
• secondary school (see below) and CEGEP (see
“Quebec CEGEP” on page 36)
• college or university (see “Canadian Colleges and
Quebec CEGEP” on page 36)
Students applying for the computing science program
may be admitted directly based on excellent high
school grades or may be offered general University
admission with the opportunity to apply for later
admission based on Simon Fraser University grades.
Admission is highly competitive.
BC applicants should see “British Columbia and
Yukon Applicants” on page 29.
Admission is highly competitive.
Canadian Secondary School
Requirements
Applicants from all Canadian provinces and territories
may apply for:
• Arts, Faculty of (General Admission); all
departments and schools (see below)
or for direct entry to the following programs:
• Business Administration, Faculty of (see “Business
Administration, Faculty of” on page 33)
• Communication, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Communication, School of” on
page 33)
• Computing Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Computing Science, School of” on
page 33)
• Engineering Science, School of (Faculty of Applied
Sciences) (see “Engineering Science, School of” on
page 33)
• Kinesiology, School of (Faculty of Applied Sciences)
(see “Kinesiology, School of” on page 33)
• Science, Faculty of; all departments and schools
(see “Science, Faculty of” on page 33)
To meet admission requirements, refer to the
province-specific list of acceptable high school
courses that follow.
When eligible applicants exceed the number that can
be accommodated, the University reserves the right
to select from among the qualified applicants.
BC and Quebec Applicants
BC secondary school applicants should see “British
Columbia and Yukon Applicants” on page 29. Quebec
grade 12 applicants should see “Quebec Grade 12
Requirements” on page 33. Quebec CEGEP should
see “Quebec CEGEP” on page 36.
General Admission Requirements
All applicants must be pursuing studies leading to
graduation. Graduation is required prior to the start of
the student’s first semester at Simon Fraser
University.
Applicants to the fall semester 2002 must meet the
general admission requirements which should include
senior courses in mathematics, two science courses,
and one social science course.
Engineering Science, School of
Applicants to the engineering science program must
meet the general admission requirements and should
have completed senior courses in math, chemistry,
physics and computer science. Admission is highly
competitive.
Kinesiology, School of
School of Kinesiology applicants will be eligible for
formal acceptance into the kinesiology major program
[bachelor of science (kinesiology)] if they fulfill the
general University admission requirements and
complete a senior course in biology, mathematics,
chemistry and physics.
1. English 12 or Français 12
2. at least two additional university preparatory grade
12 courses selected from mathematics, sciences,
languages, literature, social sciences, history,
geography
3. at least two additional academic subjects required
for graduation
Admission average will be based on one course from
group one, the two best courses in group 2 and the
two best courses in List 2 and 3.
Manitoba
Science, Faculty of
Faculty of Science applicants must meet general
admission requirements and should have completed
senior courses in mathematics and at least two of
biology, chemistry, physics computer science,
geoglogy and geopgraphy
Quebec Grade 12 Requirements
Applicants from Quebec grade 12 must present the
following:
See “Quebec CEGEP” on page 36 for CEGEP
requirements.
Courses used for admission are to be chosen from
three lists (see “British Columbia and Yukon
Secondary School Course Lists” on page 31).The
admission average is calculated on:
Alberta, Nunavut and NWT
Business Administration, Faculty of
Business administration applicants must meet
general admission requirements including a senior
mathematics course. Admission is highly competitive.
Communication, School of
See “General Admission Requirements” on page 33.
List 3
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art (studio)
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
general music
drama
IB theatre arts
IB business and organization
AP economics
AP comp government and politics
AP US government and politics
social studies
AP psychology
IB psychology
IB social anthropology
information and communication techology
languages 30/31
AP languages
IB languages
IB western civilization
IB theory of knowledge
A senior computer science course is recommended, if
available. Admission is highly competitive.
The minimum admission average will vary depending
on the number of applications received and on
spaces available. Typically it will be about 80% but it
will not be lower than 67% (70% from CEGEP).
• the required course or courses in List 1 – i.e. senior
English or Français course(s)
• the best two further courses in List 2
• the best two further courses in either List 2 or List 3
IB chemistry
AP computer science
IB computer science/studies
AP English literature and composition
IB English literature
AP environmental science
IB environmental systems
world geography
AP human geography
IB geography
world history
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
IB European history
IB Asian history
pure mathematics
mathematics 31
AP calculus AB or BC
IB mathematics HL
IB advanced mathematics SL
IB mathematical studies
IB mathematical methods
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
IB physics
All courses are 30 unless indicated otherwise.
List 1, 2 and 3 contain only those AP or IB courses for
which no regular grade 12 equivalent exists. Some
grade 12 courses do not have AP or IB nearequivalents which are acceptable. A complete chart is
available from SFU Admissions.
List 1
English
AP English language and composition
IB English language A
Français
List 2
biology
AP biology
IB general biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
All courses are 40S or 40A unless indicated.
List 1, 2 and 3 contain only those AP or IB courses for
which no regular grade 12 equivalent exists. Some
grade 12 courses do not have AP or IB nearequivalents which are acceptable. A complete chart is
available from SFU Admissions.
List 1
English – literary
English – transactional
English – Language and literary forms
English – Language and transactional forms
AP English language and composition
IB English language A
Français
List 2
biology
AP biology
IB general biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
IB chemistry
AP computer science
IB computer science/studies
34 Admission and Readmission
International Baccalaureate Transfer Credit
All applicants (including BC residents) who have completed the international baccalaureate diploma may
be admitted subject to a minimum overall score of 27. Transfer credit will be granted for some higher level
subjects passed with a grade of 4 or higher; no transfer credit will be granted for subsidiary level subjects.
The maximum transfer credit awarded is 30 credit hours.
Students with incomplete or partial international baccalaureate programs will be considered for
admission on the basis of secondary school graduation. Transfer credit will be granted for those higher
level subjects passed with a grade of 5 or higher, as shown below.
IB Examination
SFU Recognition
art/design
individual assessment
biology, general
New Brunswick
All courses are 121 or 122 unless indicated.
List 1, 2 and 3 contain only those AP or IB courses for
which no regular grade 12 equivalent exists. Some
grade 12 courses do not have AP or IB nearequivalents which are acceptable. A complete chart is
available from SFU Admissions.
List 1
BISC 101 (4), 102 (4)
English
AP English language and composition
IB English language A
Français
chemistry
CHEM 121 (4), 122 (2)
List 2
computing studies
CMPT 101 (4), CMPT (2)
classical language
individual assessment
biology 120
AP biology
IB general biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
IB chemistry
AP computer science
IB computer science/studies
Canadian literature 120
AP English literature and composition
IB English literature
AP environmental science
IB environmental systems
environmental science
Canadian geography 120
world issues 120
AP human geography
IB geography
Canadian history
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
IB European history
IB Asian history
mathematics
advanced mathematics 120
calculus 120
AP calculus AB or BC
IB mathematics HL
IB advanced mathematics SL
IB mathematical studies
IB mathematical methods
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
IB physics
economics
individual assessment
English (language A)
ENGL (3)
English (language B)
no credit
French (language A)
FREN (3) or (6) depending on placement test
French (language B)
FREN (3) or (6) depending on placement test
geography
GEOG 100 (3), 111 (3)
history
HIST 225 (3), HIST (3)
history of East Asia
HIST (3)
Italian B
ITAL 100 (3), 101 (3)
Japanese B
JAPN (6)
mathematics
MATH 151 (3) with a score of 6 or 7
mathematics, further
MATH 151 (3) and 152 (3) with a score of 6 or 7
music
individual assessment
organization and management
studies
individual assessment
philosophy
PHIL (6)
physics
PHYS 101 (3), 102 (3)
physical science
no credit
psychology
PSYC 100 (3), 102 (3)
social anthropology
no credit
Spanish B
SPAN (6)
theatre arts
FPA (3) theatre, FPA 150 (3)
List 3
English or Français courses not used in List 1
AP English literature and composition
IB English literature
AP environmental science
IB environmental systems
world geography
AP human geography
IB geography
world issues
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
IB European history
IB Asian history
mathematics
advanced mathematics
pre-calculus mathematics
calculus 45A
AP calculus AB or BC
IB mathematics HL
IB advanced mathematics SL
IB mathematical studies
IB mathematical methods
statistics and probablity 45A
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
IB physics
List 3
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
IB theatre arts
IB business and organization
economics
AP economics
law
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
AP psychology
IB psychology
IB social anthropology
computer sciences
languages
AP languages
IB languages
western civilization
IB western civilization
IB theory of knowledge
visual arts 120
media studies 120
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
music
theatre arts 120
IB theatre arts
IB business and organization
economics 120
AP economics
journalism 120
political science 120
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
AP psychology
IB psychology
IB social anthropology
computer science
languages
AP languages
IB languages
IB western civilization
IB theory of knowledge
Admission and Readmission 35
Newfoundland and Labrador
List 1
English language 3101
AP English language and composition
Français 3220
Advanced Placement Program Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and/or advanced standing will be granted to students who complete certain advanced
placement program examinations with grades of 4 or 5. Transferable subjects are as follows.
APP Examination
SFU Recognition
List 2
history of art
FPA VSAR HIST (3), FPA 167 (3)
biology 3201
AP biology
chemistry 3202
AP general chemistry
AP computer science
thematic literature 3201
literary heritage 3202
AP English literature and composition
folk literature 3203
AP environmental science
environmental science 3205
world geography 3202
global issues 3205
AP human geography
geology 3203, 3223
world history 3201
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
mathematics 3200
advanced mathematics 3201
calculus readiness 3105
AP calculus AB or BC
statistics 3104
AP statistics
physics 3204
AP physics B or C
studio art – general portfolio
FPA (6) VSAR studio
studio art – drawing portfolio
FPA (6) VSAR studio
biology
transfer credit: BISC 101 (4), 102 (4)
List 3
government – US
transfer credit: POL 232 (3)
government – comparative
transfer credit: POL 100 (3)
art and society 3222
art/design 3200
video/film arts 3220
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
theatre arts 3220
advanced writing 3103
global economics 3103
AP economics
media and society 3122
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
AP psychology
computer technology 3200
languages
AP languages
Nova Scotia
All courses are academic or advanced unless
indicated.
calculus AB
transfer credit: MATH 151 (3)
calculus BC
transfer credit: MATH 151 (3), 152 (3)
chemistry
Advanced standing in CHEM 120, 122
computer science A
transfer credit: CMPT 101 (4)
computer science AB
transfer credit: CMPT 101 (4)
economics – micro
contact the economics department for a 12 credit hour prerequisite
waiver for ECON 103 or ECON 105
economics – macro
contact the economics department for a 12 credit hour prerequisite
waiver for ECON 103 or ECON 105
English language and composition
transfer credit: ENGL (3)
English literature and composition
transfer credit: ENGL (3)
environmental science
transfer credit: BISC (3)
French
transfer credit: FREN (3) or (6) depending on placement test
geography – human
transfer credit: GEOG 100 (3)
German
transfer credit: GERM 102 (4) with a score of 4, or GERM 102 (4),
103 (4) with a score of 5
history – American
transfer credit: HIST (3), group 2
history – European
transfer credit: HIST 106 (3)
history – world
transfer credit: HIST (3), group 3
Latin I
transfer credit: HUM 161 (3)
Latin II
transfer credit: HUM 162 (3)
music – theory
transfer credit: FPA 104 (3), FPA (3) Music Studio
physics B
transfer credit: PHYS 101, 102 (3)
physics C – mechanics
transfer credit: PHYS 120 (3) see note below.
physics C – electricity and
magnetism
transfer credit: PHYS 121 (3) see note below.
psychology
transfer credit: PSYC 100, 102 (3)
Spanish language
advanced standing in SPAN 303
Spanish literature
advanced standing in SPAN 240, SPAN 103
List 1
statistics
STAT 101 (3)
English
AP English language and composition
Français
Course challenge (credit by examination) is also available in some disciplines.
List 2
biology
AP biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
AP computer science
Canadian literature
AP English literature and composition
AP environmental science
geography
global geography
AP human geography
geology
history
global history
AP European history
AP US history
Note: Please note that the following topics are not covered in APP physics C but are included in PHYS 120
and 121: heat, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, wave motion, interference diffraction, geometric optics and
some topics in modern physics and special relativity.
AP world history
mathematics
advanced mathematics
pre-calculus mathematics
AP calculus AB or BC
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
List 3
art
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
music
economics
AP economics
law
political science
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
AP psychology
computer related studies
languages
AP languages
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Ontario
All courses are OAC or 4U/C unless indicated.
List 1
Core English
AP English language and composition
IB English language A
Core Français
List 2
biology
AP biology
IB general biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
IB chemistry
AP computer science
IB computer science/studies
studies in literature
AP English literature and composition
IB English literature
AP environmental science
IB environmental systems
Canadian and world issues (geography)
world geography: human patterns
AP human geography
IB geography
Canada: history, identity, culture
world history: West and world
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
IB European history
IB Asian history
geometry and discrete mathematics
advanced functions and introduction calculus
AP calculus AB or BC
IB mathematics HL
IB advanced mathematics SL
IB mathematical studies
IB mathematical methods
mathematics of data management
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
IB physics
List 3
visual arts
dance
music
dramatic arts
IB theatre arts
writer’s craft
IB business and organization
analysing current econ issues
AP economics
environment and resource mgmt
Canadian and international law
Canadian and world politics
aboriginal governance
issues of indigenous peoples
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
individuals and families in diverse society
challenge and change in society
issues in human growth and development
AP psychology
IB psychology
IB social anthropology
computer engineering
science
geomatics
computer and information science
exercise science
earth and space science
food and nutrition sciences
communications technology
languages
AP languages
IB languages
classical civilization
IB western civilization
IB theory of knowledge
philosophy: questions and theories
Prince Edward Island
All courses are 611 or 621 unless indicated.
List 1
English
Français
List 2
biology
chemistry
global issues
Canadian history survey and civics
PEI history
algebra
advanced mathematics
physics
List 3
intro economics
advanced politics
individual in society
oceanography
animal science
computer studies
Saskatchewan
All courses are 30, 30A or 30 IB unless indicated.
List 1
A English and B English
AP English language and composition
IB English language A
A Fransaskois and B Fransaskois
List 2
biology
AP biology
IB general biology
chemistry
AP general chemistry
IB chemistry
AP computer science
IB computer science/studies
AP English literature and composition
IB English literature
AP environmental science
IB environmental systems
geography
AP human geography
IB geography
geology
history
AP European history
AP US history
AP world history
IB European history
IB Asian history
mathematics A
mathematics B
mathematics C
calculus
AP calculus AB or BC
IB mathematics HL
IB advanced mathematics SL
IB mathematical studies
IB mathematical methods
AP statistics
physics
AP physics B or C
IB physics
List 3
arts education
AP art studio (general or drawing)
AP history of art
IB theatre arts
IB business and organization
economics
AP economics
native studies
AP comparative government and politics
AP US government and politics
social studies
AP psychology
IB psychology
IB social anthropology
languages
AP languages
IB languages
IB western civilization
IB theory of knowledge
Canadian Colleges and Quebec
CEGEP
The following requirements refer to admission to the
Faculty of Arts, except where otherwise stated. The
Quebec CEGEP requirements appear below.
Applicants who have attended a college in a transfer
program articulated with Simon Fraser University
must complete at least one full year (30 credit hours)
of transferable work. The minimum average is
typically 3.0. It will not be lower than 2.0 or 60%.
Applicants who have attended other community
colleges in academic programs must have completed
at least one full year (30 credit hours) of transferable
work. The minimum average is typically 3.20. It will
not be lower than 2.40 or 65%.
Applicants who met the University’s admission
requirements after completing grade 12 may be
admitted on the basis of those requirements, provided
that they have attempted less than 30 credit hours of
transfer credit. However, they will not be admitted if
they present three or more transferable courses equal
to nine or more credit hours with an average of less
than 2.0 or 60%.
Up to 60 semester hours of transfer credit will be
awarded for acceptable passed courses.
Other requirements are parallel to those for BC
college transfer students (see above), except that
associate degrees are given no special priority.
Transfer credit may be granted to a maximum of 60
credit hours based on approved transfer lists or on the
advice of the appropriate SFU departments.
Quebec CEGEP
Applicants from CEGEP must present either a
completed DEC or at least one year of an approved
academic program. Contact Admissions, Office of the
Registrar for information.
Institutes of Technology/Colleges of
Applied Arts and Technology
Students with completed two year diplomas from
Canadian institutes of technology, including BCIT, or
colleges of applied arts and technology may be
admitted with an average of 65%. Transfer credit may
be granted based on overall academic background
and on the recommendations of the appropriate
departments at Simon Fraser University. Transfer
credit is generally granted only for completed
technical programs as a block and is not evaluated on
a course by course basis.
University Transfer
See “University Transfer” on page 36.
University Degree Holders
See “University Degree Holders” on page 36.
Admission and Readmission 37
International Applicants
International applicants may be admitted from
secondary school, from a college, or from a university,
or applicants may already hold a university degree.
Refer to those sections that follow.
The University limits new international students to not
more than 7% of each year’s entry.
Secondary Schools
The following requirements refer to admission to the
Faculty of Arts, except where otherwise stated.
United States of America
Other Countries
Students who will graduate from US secondary
schools may be considered for admission if they have,
or are predicted to have, a GPA of 3.2 or higher based
on a combination of grade 11 and 12 academic
courses and above, test scores (typically SAT V+M
≥1200 or ACT ≥ 26). Other factors will be considered,
such as honors, rank in class, and advanced
academic courses (e.g. international baccalaureate,
average advanced placement program).
For information regarding secondary school
admission requirements for students from other
countries. please refer to our Admission Guide for
International Students or follow the links from
www.reg.sfu.ca
University or College Transfer
See “University Transfer” on page 32.
University Degree Holders
See “University Degree Holders” on page 32.
Readmission and Re-registration
Students who have previously attended, who have
completed at least one full semester at Simon Fraser
University and who fall into any of the following four
categories must apply for readmission or
re-registration by completing the application for
readmission form available from the Office of the
Registrar. Please see “Special Fees” on page 45.
The following conditions will require re-admission
before registering in further courses.
• absence from the University for three or more
consecutive semesters. A student who does not
register in at least one of three consecutive
semesters is considered to have withdrawn. These
applicants will asked to state educational and other
relevant activities since the last semester attended,
and to submit official transcripts from any
post-secondary educational institution(s) attended
during their absence.
• voluntary withdrawal from first semester of
attendance. New students who withdraw before
completing any course work are required to apply
for readmission if they wish to register in a
subsequent semester, unless they withdrew under
extenuating circumstances, after the application
deadline for the subsequent semester.
• completion of academic goals. Students who
complete a credential (bachelor’s degree, diploma,
or professional development program if already a
graduate,) in any semester must apply for
readmission to enrol in additional courses at the
University in a subsequent semester. This
requirement also applies to those students who
have submitted formal application for graduation
and who wish to continue their studies in a semester
following the one in which degree requirements
were met.
• completion of a semester by a concurrent studies
student who wishes to continue at the University
• previously attended as a visiting or exchange
student and who wishes to complete a Simon Fraser
University credential
Those who receive certificates or who complete a
professional development program before their
bachelor’s degrees may register in subsequent
semesters without applying for readmission.
An application by former Simon Fraser University
students may be categorized as
• re-registration: the student has completed no
academic work during the time away from Simon
Fraser University, and is in academic good standing.
• readmission: the student has either completed a
credential, such as a degree, or has taken course
work elsewhere, or was required to withdraw from
Simon Fraser University.
Holders of Simon Fraser
University Bachelor’s Degrees
In addition to submitting an application for
readmission, former Simon Fraser University students
who plan to undertake a program of study leading to
an additional bachelor’s degree or toward a diploma
are urged to obtain program approval from the
appropriate department and faculty as soon as
possible. Such students entering certificate programs
should obtain approval from their faculty advisors.
Students holding SFU bachelor’s degrees may also
apply for readmission to undertake undergraduate
courses as special students. Normally, no approval is
required.