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view/request changes to program/plan
- A Program code combines the Academic Unit name with the credential.
- A Plan code begins with the program code and is extended to identify the completion option. Plan types are typically Coursework (CRSW), Project (PROJ), Thesis (THES), Essay (ESSY)
- A few programs have Subplan codes which are tied to specific plan codes and used to identify specializations.
This page outlines how to request changes and transfers to a Program or Plan. It also contains an explanation and list of each program's plan codes.
Curious about Program Plan Codes?
goSFU Program Plan Codes combine the above information into one code. For example, the Resource and Environmental Management PhD Thesis plan code is: RMPHDTHES.
Click for examples of Program Plan and Subplan codes
Download the list of program plan codes and filter for your unit:
A Program Code combines the Academic Unit name with the credential. Examples include:
| Program Code | Department | Degree |
| ISMA | International Studies | MA |
| MAPHD | Mathematics | PHD |
A Plan Code begins with the program code and is extended to identify the completion option. Plan types are typically Coursework (CRSW), Project (PROJ) or Thesis (THES). Examples include:
| Program Code | Department | Degree | Completion Option |
| ISMAESSY | International Studies | MA | Essay |
| MAPHDTHES | Mathematics | PHD | Thesis |
A few programs have Subplan Codes which are tied to specific Plan codes and used to identify specializations. Examples include:
| Subplan Code | Department | Degree | Completion Option | Specialization |
| ISMAELAS | International Studies | MA | Essay | Latin American Studies |
| MAPHDTHOS | Mathematics | PHD | Thesis | Operations Research Stream |
how to request a Program Change/Transfer
If a student wishes to transfer from one program to another at SFU, use the Transfer Application Form.
- The new program will retain the start date of the original program, so personal leaves and terms of enrolment in the first program will count towards the time limit of the second program.
- No admission conditions may be stipulated. If conditions are required please submit an online admission application.
- Credit taken during the original program can be directed to count towards the new program through an APR exception.
- Program changes are reflected on the transcript for the applicable term; changes cannot be made mid-term.
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how to request a Plan Change
Academic units cannot modify a student's plan (eg., completion option such as project vs essay) directly in goSFU. We recommend checking the student's plan in goSFU before proceeding (see below).
- All requests must be submitted in writing to grad_reg@sfu.ca and must include documentation confirming the student’s consent to the change.
how to find/navigate goSFU program/plan
To see information on a student's program/plan, including changes and effective dates:
- GoSFU > Records and Enrollment > Career and Plan Information > Student Program/Plan (or type Program Plan in the search bar)
- Click through the Student Program, Student Plan and Student Subplan tabs to view relevant information
Click to view goSFU program plan tabs
Notes:
- For information on any of the above items visit the Enrollment Knowledge Base.