HOW TO APPLY
Ready to take the next step? See the information provided below on how to apply to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and check admission requirements.
Have admission questions? Use the 'Ask a Question' form online to connect with admission advisors. For additional on how to apply - including deadlines, document requirements, application information - visit the SFU Admissions website.
REQUIREMENTS
UNDERGRADUATE
General SFU Admission Requirements
General requirements
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent.
A comprehensive list of all approved Grade 11 and 12 academic courses can be found here.
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
Program-Specific Requirements
See the SFU Admissions website for program-specific requirements.
GRADUATE
General SFU Admission Requirements
Read the full list of admission details for post-graduate programs.
Admission to a doctoral program requires a minimum of:
- submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
- Proof of English Language proficiency
- a master’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
OR
- a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree;
OR
- completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant program’s master’s program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
Admission to a master’s program requires a minimum of:
- a bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.
- submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
- proof of English Language proficiency
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.
Admission to a graduate certificate/diploma require a minimum of:
- a bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced work in the area of interest
- proof of English Language proficiency
Program-Specific Requirements
See the SFU Admissions website for program-specific requirements.
OTHER ENTRY PATHS
College transfer, international, or Second degree student? See here for additional details.
HOW TO APPLY
Once you have decided you want to come to SFU to pursue your studies, you will need to apply and have your elgibility assessed by our admissions department. Here are some steps to guide you through the process:
STEP 1
Step 1: Apply to SFU
Create an SFU account through EducationPlannerBC.
There is a $81.00 application fee payable online.
STEP 2
Step 2: Activate Your Account
You will receive an email with your 9-digit Student Number (User ID Number) and password. Use these to sign in to your Student Account via your Student Centre to activate your account.
STEP 3
Step 4: Submit Your Marks and Documents
All documents must be received by the SFU Admissions Department by the posted deadlines.
Submit by Mail
Send supporting documents for your admission application, as listed on the to-do list on your Student Centre to:
Undergraduate Admissions
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC Canada V5A 1S6
Submit Documents Online
To submit required documents including proof of name, citizenship and residency please use the documents via upload form. Transcripts must be submitted by mail.
For more information on how to submit your required documents and self-report your grades, please view the SFU Admission Document webpage.
Application Status, Admission Deposit, and Next Steps
Fall Applications: Completed Fall applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, starting mid-January through to April and you may sign in to your Student Centre online to check the status of your application. Upon admission to SFU, you will be issued a formal letter confirming your offer.
Spring Applications: Completed Spring applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, starting mid-September through October and you may sign in to your Student Centre online to check the status of your application. Upon admission to SFU, you will be issued a formal letter confirming your offer.
ADMISSION DEPOSIT
$250 Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada
$750 International Students
For a complete list of next steps related to your offer, refer to SFU’s webpage for New Undergraduates.
AFTER BEING ACCEPTED
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION
After you have been given an 'offer of admission', the next step is to accept the offer via goSFU.
For step-by-step instructions on how to accept your offer, please click here.
PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST-TERM AT SFU
Once you have accepted your offer, you can then start looking at preparing for your first term at SFU.
- Review your program requirements via SFU Calendar
- Check out recommended first-term courses
- Speak to an advisor about your course plans, transfer credits
- Look into related resources such as residence, scholarships and bursaries, and/or study visas for international students.