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Application

The Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue is open to students from all departments and faculties who have completed 45 credit hours prior to beginning the UGSD program. The Fall and Spring semester is a 15-credit curriculum and the Summer semester is a 10-credit curriculum. The UGSD program fulfills SFU writing and breadth/social sciences requirements. Students should consult with their major Department prior to their Dialogue semester to determine how DIAL credits fulfill major, minor, or elective course requirements. The semester also can be taken post-graduation as a special student, and credits can be applied towards a post-baccalaureate diploma.

For information about topic and content for each semester, visit the courses section of our website, and for general information about the program, see the about section. The Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue is offered at SFU Vancouver at the downtown Harbour Centre campus.

Application Procedure

Applications should consist of:

  1. Application Form (PDF or Word)
  2. Unofficial Transcripts (from SFU and any other colleges/universities attended)
  3. Resumé
  4. Statement of personal goals and reasons for interest in the Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue (500 word maximum)
  5. (Optional but recommended) You can submit up to two letters of reference. If you choose to submit, we suggest a professor/teacher/teaching assistant, a supervisor from work or volunteer experiences, and/or a professional colleague.

    Please have the letters of reference mailed to: Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue, Simon Fraser University Vancouver, 3306-515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3 or emailed to ugsid@sfu.ca. Or alternatively, please include the letters of reference with your application.

Application Deadlines


Fall 2013. Conflict and Governance
Deadline: Closed
Faculty Contact: Sean Blenkinsop
Phone: 778.782.8850

Spring 2014. Semester at CityStudio
Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2013
Faculty Contact: Janet Moore
Phone: 778.782.7884

Applications should be mailed, hand delivered, faxed or emailed to:

Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue
Simon Fraser University Vancouver
3306–515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3

Email: ugsid@sfu.ca