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CMPT 120 Placement Test

CMPT 120 is a required course for all Computing Science major, minor, and certificate students. 

Students who:

  • already have some computing knowledge
  • took computing science courses in high school or elsewhere
  • worked in a business or volunteered as a computer programmer
  • have written programs of 200-300 lines of code or more

can choose to take the CMPT 120 Placement Test to help determine whether they can bypass CMPT 120 and move directly into CMPT 125. 

If students pass the test they will be given a permanent pre-requisite waiver for CMPT 120 and can then enroll into CMPT 125. If students do NOT pass the test, they are required to take CMPT 120 and will enroll in CMPT 125 later in their program. 

Click here to access the CMPT 120 Placement Test.

The deadline to take this test is the 5th business day BEFORE the start of the term, at which date this form will be disabled.

2.4 CGPA Course Access Form

A minimum CGPA of 2.40 (along with required prerequisites) is needed to enroll in CMPT 200/300/400 level courses.

Students with a CGPA below 2.40 MUST meet with an advisor to discuss their options. Contact FAS Advising.

Students admitted before Fall 2019 will complete this form and then meet with an advisor.

Students admitted in Fall 2019 and onwards will meet with an advisor and then submit this form.

The deadline to submit these forms is the 5th business day of the term at 10am, at which date the forms will be disabled.

Prerequisite Waiver Form

All requests for exceptions to existing SFU and School policy, calendar and program requirements MUST be made in writing to the department via this form to ensure consistency and fairness for all students.

Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor prior to completing this form. Contact FAS Advising.

Click here to access the Prerequisite Waiver Form.

The deadline to submit this form is the 5th business day of the term at 10am, at which date this form will be disabled.

Course Duplication Appeal Form

A course duplication request will be granted only when both the following conditions hold:

  1. there is no reasonable alternative to course duplication that will allow the student to continue with the intended program of studies, and
  2. there is clear evidence to support a belief that the student will be successful in both the duplicated course and the intended program of studies.

Students MUST meet with an advisor prior to completing this form. Contact FAS Advising.

Click here to access the Course Duplication Appeal Form.

The deadline to submit this form is the 5th business day of the term at 10am, at which date this form will be disabled.

Time Conflict Request Form

Students are discouraged to enroll in courses with a time conflict. Students are fully responsible for meeting all course requirements and deliverables. This includes attendance at lectures/labs, mid-terms, exams, team meetings, etc. Instructors are unlikely to make adjustments to the course grading scheme, due dates, or exam schedules to accommodate time conflicts.

Click here to access the Time Conflict Request Form.

The deadline to submit this form is the 5th business day of the term at 10am, at which date this form will be disabled.

Late Enrollment Request Form

This form is for students who are seeking enrollment past the self enrollment period and require Instructor and Department approval.

For the late enrollment request to be considered:

  • Students must have a minimum CGPA of 2.40 or have PREVIOUSLY received approval to enroll, if requesting to enroll in CMPT 200/300/400 level course(s)
  • Students must have met all prerequisites for the requested course(s), or have PREVIOUSLY received a prerequisite waiver
  • There must be no time conflict between courses

Students MUST meet with an advisor prior to completing this form. Contact FAS Advising.

Click here to access the Late Enrollment Request Form.

This form is enabled on the 6th business day of the term at 9am.

The deadline to submit this form is the 15th business day of the term at 10am, at which date this form will be disabled.

CMPT/SOSY Co-op Appeal Form

Students are discouraged to take an academic course while on Co-op unless it is a pre-requisite for a course you plan to take once you have completed the Co-op work term. If you do decide to take a course during your Co-op work term, no more than ONE course is allowed.

Students are fully responsible for meeting all course requirements and deliverables. This includes attendance at lectures/labs, mid-terms, exams, team meetings, etc. Instructors are unlikely to make adjustments to the course grading scheme, due dates, or exam schedules to accommodate time conflicts.

Click here to access the CMPT/SOSY Co-op Appeal Form.

Application for Special Research Project (CMPT 415/416), Digital Media Practicum (CMPT 493), Directed Studies (CMPT 496), or Honours Research Project (CMPT 498)

Click here to access the Application for Special Research Project, Digital Media Practicum, Directed Studies, or Honours.

Application for Internal Transfer

The application for internal transfer is only available for current SFU students wishing to be admitted into Computing Science.

Click here for more information. 

Study Plan Template, Tips for creating a study plan

More information coming soon.

Degree Planning Worksheets

More information coming soon.

CS Appeal Form

This form can be used for students wishing to:

  • Waive requirements (such as the number of credits needed to enter a course), or
  • Appeal a Grade. Note — The first step in a grade appeal is to contact your course instructor about your concerns. If following this meeting, your concerns are still unresolved, you may file an appeal. You MUST give specific reasons why you feel you deserve a higher grade. Please READ the university policy found here BEFORE applying.

Please note the following:

  • For appeals concerning Transfer Credits, please submit detailed course outline(s) and copy of calendar description(s) to the Student Services office who will then initiate evaluation procedures.
  • For appeals concerning Withdrawals, a completed course withdrawal form and other supporting documents should be returned to Registrar's General Enquiries Counter. Please refer to the Student Services page for more information.
  • University policy specifies that appeals concerning violations of the SFU Code of Academic Integrity are handled by two bodies, the University Board on Student Discipline (UBSD) and the Senate Committee on Disciplinary Appeals (SCODA). If you wish to appeal an instructor's decision that you have violated the SFU Code of Academic Integrity, you should consult the Office of the Ombudsperson for advice on submitting an appeal to UBSD or SCODA.

Many other SFU forms, including Letter of Permission and official transcript requests can be found at the Student Services PDF central page.


GRADUATION PLANNING FORMS

For students admitted to Computing Science in Summer 2004 (1044) and previous

For students admitted to Computing Science 2004 (1047) to Summer 2006 (1064)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2006 (1067) to Summer 2014 (1144)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2014 (1147) to Summer 2015 (1154)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2015 (1157) to Summer 2016 (1164)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2016 (1167) to Summer 2019 (1194)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2019 (1197) to Summer 2020 (1204)

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2020 (1207) to Fall 2021

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2022 (1227) to Spring 2023

For students admitted to Computing Science in Fall 2023 to Summer 2024

Not sure when you were admitted to Computing Science?

Login to the Student Information System and print a copy of your unofficial advising transcript. Sort by Subject. SFU advising transcripts can be obtained from the Student Information System. Instructions on printing the advising transcript can be found under the section titled My Academic Information on the Student Information System Help files link found on the left-hand side menu.

This particular student was admitted to Computing Science in 1061, which refers to Spring 2006. This is found under the "Req. Term" field shown in RED. Choose your graduation planning form based on this date. * (see exception below)

*The exception to this rule applies to students admitted to SFU prior to Fall 2006 (1067) but who were not admitted into Computing Science until Fall 2006 or later. In such cases, WQB rules do not apply. Such students should use a graduation plan for students admitted to Computing between Fall 2004 and Summer 2006. In the image above, the student was admitted to SFU in 1061. This is found under the "Admit Term" field shown in BLUE.

Note: The middle 2 digits of the 4 digit code refer to the year of admission and the last digit refers to the term of admission (1 = Spring, 4 = Summer, 7 = Fall). So, for example, 1074 would refer to Summer of 2007 while 1087 would refer to Fall 2008.

Students with questions are strongly encouraged to speak with an Advisor.


ACADEMIC POLICIES

Here you will find continuation and prerequisite grade requirements, the code of academic honesty and more.

Continuation Requirement: Students in computing science programs are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.4 or better. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.40 will be placed on probationary standing with the school and are required to make an appointment with an advisor prior to course registration. The number of courses available to probationary students may be limited. Probationary students must achieve either a semester GPA of at least 2.4 or an improvement in CGPA in order to continue. Probationary standing will be revoked once the CGPA improves to 2.4 or better and is maintained.

Students must obtain permission from the department if they wish to take, for further credit, any course that is a prerequisite for a course the student has already completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Prerequisite Grade Requirement: Registration in any computing science course normally requires that students obtain a C- or better in each prerequisite course. A minimum CGPA of 2.40 is required for entry into upper division computing courses.

Students may appeal a prerequisite requirement using the Prerequisite Appeal Form

Refer to the School of Computing Science in the SFU Calendar for the complete list of requirements.

General University Policies

Guide to Academic Standing for students On Academic Probation (OAP) and those Required to Withdraw (RTW)

Academic Honesty and Student Conduct Policies

Grading and Exams (series T20)
Grading Practices and Grade Appeals (T20-01)
Final Examinations (T20-02)