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I am a current graduate student

I have questions related to my academic progress, about funding and awards, or another issue related to my studies.

We are here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Submit a ticket using our online support system or send us an email.

* Please include your SFU Student ID number in all tickets and emails.

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I applied to be a graduate student

I have questions related to my online application, my application status, or another issue related to my admission application.

Already have an online application in progress?
Sign-in using your GA number (temporary user application ID) to continue completing your online admission application.

What's my application status?
If you have completed your application, check your application status at any time by entering your SFU student ID number into the online application system.

Still in need of help?
Please submit a ticket or email gradap@sfu.ca. Include your GA number or SFU Student ID number in all tickets and emails.

I want to learn more about Grad Studies at SFU

I am considering SFU for my graduate studies and have questions or I have some general questions that go beyond studying at SFU.

If you're interested in graduate studies at SFU:

  1. Find a program that interests you.
  2. Visit the program's website to review more information about the program, requirements and how to apply.
  3. Contact the program or academic unit directly if you have questions.

Still in need of help?
If you have questions that go beyond what you find on their website, please submit a ticket or send an email to gradap@sfu.ca

Hours

9:00 am – 12:30 pm
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Monday to Friday
Closed on Canadian holidays
(see SFU's Academic Dates for list of all closures)

Graduate Studies

Maggie Benston Centre 1100
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

General Emailgradstdy@sfu.ca
Phone: 778.782.3042

Emailing official transcripts?

Send them to: gradap@sfu.ca

Centre for Academic & Professional Engagement (CAPE) Office

Maggie Benston Centre 1150

The CAPE office supports the graduate student community and is home to our Career Compass professional development program.

Graduate Studies Vision + Senior Leadership

Dean + Associate Deans

Main Contact: gsdean@sfu.ca

Mary O'Brien

Dean and Vice-Provost
MA, PhD (University of Calgary)
gsdean@sfu.ca

Manages graduate student issues, including supervision; develops scholarship workshops and professional skills programs

Read Mary's Welcome Message

George Agnes

Associate Dean, Students
PhD (University of Alberta)
gsdean@sfu.ca

George Agnes brings several years of relevant experience to this position.

Learn More About George

Vacant

Associate Dean, Academics

ins@sfu.ca

Administers academic graduate programs and new graduate programs; reviews academic policies and procedures; develops academic support services for students.

 

Deena Coburn

Director, Graduate Studies
gsdir@sfu.ca

Oversees the operation of the Graduate Studies office. The Director also assists the Dean in policy matters, strategic priorities and special projects.

Administration

Main Contact: gsdean@sfu.ca

Hannah Buteau

Academic Graduate Student Support Specialist
gsupport@sfu.ca

Provides support for graduate student academic progress.

Stania Juriga

Secretary to the Dean and Associate Dean, Students
gsdean@sfu.ca
and sgsc@sfu.ca

First point of contact for the Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Dean, Students and the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.

Kathleen Vieira-Ribeiro

Assistant to the Associate Dean/Academic
ins_grad@sfu.ca

First point of contact for the Associate Dean, Academics and Graduate Program Assistant for the INS (Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies) program.

Admissions, Records + Curriculum

Michelle Grahame

Associate Director, Graduate Admissions, Records and Registration
adgarr@sfu.ca

Provides leadership in the development, integration, management, and delivery of graduate student services including: admission, registration, student records, and graduation.

Admission + Transcripts

Main Contact: gradap@sfu.ca

Shannon He

Manager, Graduate Admissions, Records and Registration
gradap@sfu.ca

Responsible for the day-to-day management of graduate student services including: admission, registration, student records, and graduation processes.

Marion Cardenas

Admissions Assistant
gradap@sfu.ca

Responsible for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions, registration, student records, and graduation processes.

Satono Miura 

Admissions Assistant
gradap@sfu.ca

Responsible for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions.

Mehrnaz Nazem Zadeh Harandi

Admissions + Records Assistant
gradap@sfu.ca

Responsible for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions as well as for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions, registration, student records, and graduation processes.

Vacant

Admissions Assistant
gradap@sfu.ca

Responsible for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions.

Records, Defence + Graduation

Main Contact: gpsreg@sfu.ca

K. Eastham

Manager, Records & Business Liaison
gpsreg@sfu.ca

Provides support for graduate student records and provides support for Beedie Business School and graduate student records.

Alex Chun

Records Assistant
gpsreg@sfu.ca

Responsible for processing forms and responding to inquiries related to admissions, registration, student records, and graduation processes.

Indira Johal

Group Lead, Graduate Admissions, Records, and Registration
gpsreg@sfu.ca

Responsible for overseeing, approving, administering, and assisting with processes and procedures related to graduate records and registration.

Shauna Shepstone

Records and Defences Assistant
gpsreg@sfu.ca

Responds to inquiries related to admissions, registration, student records, and graduation processes.

Graduate Curriculum

Main Contact: gscurric@sfu.ca

Vacant

Manager, Graduate Curriculum and Policy
gscurric@sfu.ca

 

Scholarships, Finance + Training

Rachel Dawson

Associate Director, Training and Awards
adta@sfu.ca

Responsible for the implementation of policies and processes regarding the training and adjudication of awards and related events; coordinates and supports programs relating to professional development for graduate students.

Scholarships + Finance

Main Contact: gpsaward@sfu.ca

Stephanie Santoso

Graduate Awards Manager
gpsaward@sfu.ca

Administers all merit-based graduate scholarship and award programs from internal and external funding sources.

Dima Baukun

Manager, Financial and Award Systems
grad_finance@sfu.ca

Administers all budgetary and financial matters regarding graduate scholarship funding, award payments, and departmental operating budgets.

Louis Liu

Financial Assistant
gpsaward@sfu.ca

Provides support for all budgetary and financial matters regarding graduate scholarship funding, award payments, and departmental operating budgets.

Cm Muego

Graduate Awards Assistant
gpsaward@sfu.ca

Provides support for the administration of all merit-based graduate scholarship and award programs from internal and external funding sources.

Professional Development + Engagement

Main Contact: gradstdy@sfu.ca

Charity Slobod

Coordinator, Professional Development & Student Experience (CAPE)
gradstdy@sfu.ca

Coordinates and supports the development of professional development programs and events.

rebecca larder

Coordinator, Events & Community Engagement (CAPE)
gradevnt@sfu.ca

Provides support for professional development programs and events.

Student Support: Indigenous

Indigenous Student Support

Main Contact: gradstdy@sfu.ca

Dorothy Christian

Associate Director, Indigenous Policy and Pedagogy
dorothy_c@sfu.ca

Provides support for Indigenous graduate students to demystify grad school and also works to strengthen, support and collaborate with Indigenous focused projects to support reconciliation and decolonization practices at the graduate level.

Learn More About Dorothy

Communications + Marketing

Communications + Marketing

Main Contact: gradstdy@sfu.ca

Stacey Makortoff

Associate Director, Communications and Marketing (CAPE)
gradstdy@sfu.ca

Responsible for the graduate studies website, branding, and assists with strategic communications.

Sooa Mo

Communications and Marketing Associate (CAPE)
gradcomm@sfu.ca

Assists with the website, newsletter, and events.

Business Solutions

Business Solutions

Main Contact: gradstdy@sfu.ca

Teagan Lee

Associate Director, Business Solutions
gradstdy@sfu.ca

Provides direction and solutions to meet the office business requirements. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Graduate Progress Reports (GPRs).

Karen Ng

Business Analyst
gradstdy@sfu.ca

Provides assistance with troubleshooting day-to-day issues, running queries, maintaining the Academic Progress Report, preparing documents for IT projects, and testing modifications or fixes to systems.