91泡芙

British Columbia and Yukon Applicants

Applicants from British Columbia or Yukon may be admitted from

• secondary school (see below)
• community college (see “Admission from BC and Yukon Community Colleges”)
• another university (see “BC University Transfer”)

Several special categories of admission also exist for British Columbia applicants (see “Special Categories”).

Admission from British Columbia and Yukon Secondary Schools

All applicants (except as noted) must graduate from secondary school before entering 91泡芙.

Minimum Admission Requirements

The minimum admission average will vary depending on the number of applications received, and on spaces available. This minimum is determined by the respective faculty, but in no case will be less than 67%.

Actual final percentage marks will be used whenever available. If not given, the following equivalents are used to compute 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%

If a grade 12 course has a provincial examination, the final mark must include the exam mark. The provincial exam policy is currently under review. For current information, visit http://students.sfu.ca/admission.

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 results will be evaluated in the same manner as if the applicant were attending a public secondary school.

Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate Exams

BC secondary school students completing these programs should see “Advanced Placement Program and International Baccalaureate".

BC Adult Graduation Diploma

This credential is available to adults who complete courses for graduation through a secondary school, adult education centre or a community college.

Applicants who have completed the diploma and who are at least 19 years of age may be admitted if they have completed:

• four courses (16 units) at grade 11 or advanced level to include English, mathematics, social studies or First Nations 12, an experimental or laboratory science; a language other than English is not required
• four courses (16 units) 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, however, a higher average may be required.

Entry requirements for specific programs parallel those for BC secondary school graduates.

BC Calculus Examination Certificate

All prospective 91泡芙, University of BC, University of Northern BC and University of Victoria students who have completed, or who are enrolled in, a secondary school calculus course are eligible to write a calculus challenge exam. Students who pass this exam will receive a Simon Fraser University-UBC-UNBC-UVic Calculus Challenge Examination Certificate that permits them to obtain calculus credit at one of these universities. Secondary school students can write the exam 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.

Calculus Course Credit

Students who pass the calculus challenge exam and enrolled at 91泡芙 may choose to be awarded transfer credit [MATH 151 (3)] or actual course credit for MATH 151. Contact J. Fabricius in the Department of Mathematics to initiate such credit. Students already eligible for transfer credit because of high AP or IB scores will keep this eligibility regardless of their exam score and can waive the exam score and/or credit.

Examination Locations, Schedule

Each year a university will host the calculus challenge examination, alternating between 91泡芙 and the University of British Columbia. The June exam is held at participating high schools, or at the host university.

Application to Write the Exam

Application to complete the exam must be made to the mathematics department of the university that is hosting the examination in that year.

Examination Information

The exam is three hours in duration. For further enquiries about writing the calculus examination and the Calculus Examination Certificate, contact: Calculus Challenge Examination, Department of Mathematics, 8888 University Drive, 91泡芙, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6; 778.782.3332 Tel; 778.782.4947 Fax; or email fabriciu@sfu.ca.

Upgrading BC Grade 12 Grades

Applicants who wish to improve their BC grade 12 course grades 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 completing an 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 an ABE provincial level mathematics course completed through a college.

Admission from BC and Yukon Community Colleges

BC and Yukon community college applicants must have successfully completed 24 units of transferable course work with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Meeting this minimum does not, however, guarantee admission because the average required for admission to most programs is higher.

Applicants who met the University’s admission requirements after completing grade 12 may be admitted on the basis of their secondary school grades provided that they have attempted fewer than 24 units of transfer credit. However, they will not be admitted if they present three or more transferable courses equal to nine or more units with an average of less than 2.0 or 60%.

Specific Faculty/Program Admission Requirements

The faculties and schools listed below require additional specific course prerequisites for admission. For more detailed information, please refer to the faculty-specific pages of this Calendar.

Business Administration, Faculty of

Students planning to enter the BBA degree program must meet the general University entrance requirements, including transferable equivalents to the following courses:

BUEC 232-4
BUS 237-3, BUS 251-3, BUS 272-3
ECON 103-4, ECON 105-4
MATH 157-3 (or MATH 150-3 or MATH 151-3 or MATH 154-3)
and two of ENGL 101-3, 102-3, 103-3, 104-3, 105-3, 199-3, PHIL 001-3, 100-3, 120-3.

A minimum grade of C- is required in each of the above mentioned courses. Most transfer students enter the University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences before they are approved into the Faculty of Business Administration (see “Faculty of Business Administration”).

Computing Science, School of

Students applying for the computing science program may be admitted directly based on college grades, or may be offered general University admission with the opportunity to apply for later admission based on 91泡芙 grades.

For direct entry from college, students must complete 24 units of transferable work; including one mathematics course and two computing courses, or one computing course and two mathematics courses that will receive the following transfer credit:

• MACM 101-3, 201-3, MATH 151-3, 152-3 and 240-3 (or 232)
• CMPT 125-3, (or 126-3 or 128-3), 150-3, 225-3, 250-3 and 275-4 (or 276-3)

Please direct email queries to csadvise@cs.sfu.ca.

Engineering Science, School of

Students planning to enter the BASc degree program must complete at least 24 units in transferable science or engineering courses.

Health Sciences, Faculty of

Students planning to enter the BA and BSc degree program in health sciences must complete at least 24 units of transferable work. Recommended courses for students intending to complete the BSc in health sciences are BISC 101-4, 102-4 and 202-3, CHEM 121-4 and 122-2, STAT 201-3 or 203-3. Recommended courses for students intending to complete the BA in health sciences are SA 101-4 (or 150-4), STAT 201-3 (or 203-3), human biology.

Interactive Arts and Technology, School of

Students complete at least 24 units of transferable course work, including at least 18 units comprised of three units from each of the following areas: CMPT, FPA, CMNS, or IAT (see “Route 3”).

In routes 2 and 3, students apply to either the BA or BSc program after completing at least 18 units of the lower division requirements listed below or equivalents.

Science, Faculty of

Students planning to enter the BSc degree program must have the following transfer credit (minimum grade of C on each):

• MATH 100-3

• two of BISC 100-4, CHEM 110-3 or 111-4, PHYS 100-3

Transfer Credit Guide

A transfer guide listing all first and second year (lower division) transferable courses and the 91泡芙 equivalents is accessible through the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer website at www.bctransferguide.ca

Associate of Arts/Science Degree Holders

Graduates holding Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees from BC colleges recognized by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education will receive preference in the admission process as follows:

• The minimum average for Associate Degree students will be established each term at a level 0.25 GPA points less than that required for regular transfer students, but shall not be less than 2.00.
• Transfer credit will be given for all individually transferable courses. When the individually assigned credit from all sources totals less than 60 units, additional general elective credit will be assigned to bring the transfer credit total to 60 units.

BC and Yukon community college applicants must meet the English language and literacy, and quantitative and analytical skills requirement. See “English Language and Literacy Requirements”.

BC University Transfer

Applicants in good standing at other recognized BC universities may be considered for admission upon successful completion of 24 units of transferable course work with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Meeting this minimum grade point average does not, however, guarantee admission because the average required for admission to most programs is higher. Other requirements are the same as those for students transferring from a BC or Yukon community college. The following conditions apply:

• BC university students must meet the English language and literacy, and quantitative and analytical skills requirement (see “English Language and Literacy Admission Requirement” and “Quantitative and Analytical Skills Requirements”)
• studies must have been completed at a fully accredited institution granting baccalaureate or higher degrees
• applicants who have been required to withdraw from the transferring institution or whose status, if they were attending 91泡芙, would be on Academic Probation will be admitted only if they have completed a further year (24 units) or more of transferable work, with a GPA of at least.50 points above the current admission GPA.
• Simon Fraser University supports the Pan-Canadian Protocol’ on transferability of first and second year arts and science courses from any recognized Canadian university

Applicants must send copies of detailed course outlines to assist with the evaluation of transfer credit.

BC Visiting Students

Students of other BC universities may apply for admission to complete 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 enrolment priority is awarded to visiting students.

BC University Degree Holders

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 complete undergraduate courses which are not for credit toward a degree, diploma or certificate program.

Applicants with baccalaureate degrees from recognized universities will be admitted with a minimum average of 2.0 or 60% based on the last two years of degree (or post degree) work attempted.

Once admitted, applicants will need program approval directly from the department or school in which they intend to pursue a second degree, diploma or certificate program. See for further information.

Applicants to a degree program must meet the English language and literacy, and quantitative and analytical skills requirements. See “English Language and Literacy Requirements” and see “Quantitative and Analytical Skills Requirements”.

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.

Mature Student Entry

Applicants aged 23 or older who have attempted less than 24 units 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 and at least one letter of reference (see “Diverse Qualifications Admission Policy”). Applicants who have successfully completed some post-secondary work, usually three to four transferable academic courses (9-12 units), and have ensured that they have no background deficiencies in essay writing, mathematics, etc. will receive preference.

The English language and literacy, and quantitative and analytical skills requirements for admission do not apply to mature applicants. However, mature applicants whose first language is not English are expected to meet the English Language and Literacy entrance requirement prior to admission (see “English Language and Literacy Requirements”).

Mature applicants must meet the writing, quantitative and breadth requirements for graduation (see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements”).

Applicants who have attempted 24 or more of transferable post-secondary work are ineligible for mature student entry but may be considered for admission as transfer students.

Concurrent Studies

Students with superior academic records (90% or higher) may apply for limited admission to complete one or two university courses while still attending secondary school. Admission is limited to one term, with a maximum of two courses in the term. Credit for these courses may be applied to academic degrees if the student is subsequently admitted to a regular program at the University.

An admission application form for concurrent students is available at

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.

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 91泡芙 (e.g. a degree) and receive no enrolment priority. They may complete no more than eight units per term to a maximum of 16 in total. Eligibility to re-enrol after each term is subject to the approval of the Faculty of Education. For further information, contact the Faculty of Education at 778.782.5830.