Western Deans and CAGS Mobility Agreements

Western Deans' and CAGS Mobility Agreements

This agreement was established in 1974 as an expression of cooperation and mutual support among universities offering Graduate programs in western Canada. Its primary purpose is the reciprocal enrichment of graduate programs throughout western Canada.

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Acceptance into a course is not guaranteed and is subject to availabilty.

Western Deans' Agreement

If you are a student at any of the following institutions, the Western Deans' Agreement provides an automatic tuition fee waiver for students who wish to take graduate classes at SFU. You will still pay tuition at your home institution, but, will not pay SFU tuition. You will be responsible for SFU ancillary fees.

University of Alberta
Athabasca University
Brandon University
University of British Columbia
British Columbia Institute of Technology
University of Calgary
Concordia University of Edmonton
University of Lethbridge
University of Manitoba
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Saskatchewan
University of Regina
Royal Roads University
Thompson Rivers University
Trinity Western University
University of Victoria
University of Winnipeg

Apply to WDA

To apply, complete this following form and follow the instructions at your home institution.

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Please visit the Dates + Deadlines page to review due dates for WDA documentation each term.

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CAGS Mobility Agreement

CAGS (Canadian Association for Graduate Students) wishes to encourage graduate student mobility within Canada in order to foster the exchange of ideas, specialized training, research collaboration, and interdisciplinarity.

If your home institution is not listed above, but, is in Canada you may request to take courses at SFU, however, you will be responsible for tuition and ancillary fees at SFU and may be required to pay tuition and fees at your home institution as well.

Apply to CAGS

The following form, with an unofficial transcript from your home institution, confirmation of your student status at your home institution and proof of valid medical coverage are required at the time of application.

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*CAGS documentation is due a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the first day of the new term at the host institution.

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