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Indigenous Students
Make your way to SFU
Choosing your post-secondary journey is a major milestone in your life and we recognize students have different paths to get here.
Whether coming directly from high school, transferring from another college or university, or returning to school as a mature student, there are clear pathways to help you get started. We’re here to support where you are today and help you succeed with where you want to go.
Located on the unceded Coast Salish Territory - the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie), Kwantlen, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen nations, the three campuses of Simon Fraser University include a vibrant Indigenous community.
The Indigenous campus community of SFU work collectively to create an inclusive learning environment for all students, staff and community members.
Our Indigenous Recruitment and Admissions team can provide personalized guidance on anything SFU; reach out!
Madison Chad, Indigenous Student Recruitment Coordinator
As an SFU Alumni and a Métis member of the SFU community, being able to support prospective Indigenous students through the admissions process and on their journeys to SFU is an incredibly rewarding role. I was able to attend SFU because of the support an Indigenous student recruiter gave me when I was in high school, and I welcome all Indigenous students who are interested in post-secondary education and SFU to reach out. I am always willing to provide support!
Amanda Seymour, Indigenous Student Recruitment Coordinator
I have had the privilege to live both in the city and on reserve in my home community. I have always been drawn towards youth. I volunteered with Indigenous youth in high school and mentoring programs in community - my spirit is lifted when I have the opportunity to encourage and support other young Indigenous people. Attending post-secondary was an expectation from my parents who were the first in their families to attend higher education. I was supported during my academic journey, and I am eager to support your dream of higher education!
At SFU, we honour the diverse paths Indigenous students take toward higher education. Whether you're starting out, returning, or continuing your studies, we offer support, guidance, and opportunities that reflect and respect Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and belonging. This is a place where your story is valued, and where your community and culture matter.
Angela Wolfe
Director, Indigenous Recruitment & Admissions
Pathways to SFU
In addition to direct entry into a Faculty, we offer two dedicated pathways for Indigenous students to begin a degree program at SFU. If you are unsure about which pathway is right for you, reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Admissions team.
If you have started at another college or university, we will integrate your credits into our programs to complete your degree with us. Our membership in the British Columbia Transfer System ensures that students can receive credit for courses completed at other BC institutions. SFU also supports the Pan-Canadian Protocol on the transferability of firstand second-year courses from any recognized Canadian university. For more information on transferring to SFU from within British Columbia, visit www.bctransferguide.ca.
We offer additional partnerships for students wanting to transfer from Langara College, Native Education College and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.
Continuing and Transfer Students
There are also awards for continuing students and transfer students. See Aboriginal awards and Langara Indigenous Pathway.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TERMINOLOGY
The term Indigenous Peoples refers to status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people of Canada, in accordance with BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) which defines the meaning of Indigenous peoples within the Canadian Constitutional Act of 1982, Section 35, Part 2.
SELF-DECLARATION
Simon Fraser University is located on the unceded Coast Salish Territory – on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie), Kwantlen, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen nations. The three campuses of Simon Fraser University include a vibrant Indigenous community.
SFU is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that lifts and honours the Indigenous worldview and ways of knowing to support First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who choose to study here. For this reason, and to continue to improve our support of Indigenous students as they strive to reach their educational goals and dreams, we invite you to declare your Indigenous citizenship/membership within the meaning of the Canadian Constitutional Act of 1982.
Self-declaring your Indigenous citizenship/membership on your application for admission will allow us to stay connected throughout your university career.
There are opportunities that are available to Indigenous students at SFU such as Indigenous student awards, financial assistance, and access to programs and services unique to the cultural and wholistic worldviews of Indigenous students.
Applicants applying under the Undergraduate Admission Policy for Indigenous Students must meet the following requirements:
- Provide documentation of Indigenous citizenship/membership (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). This could include but is not limited to: Indian or Métis status cards, official Inuit identification, official letters from Indigenous organizations, or a combination of documentation.
- Complete a separate Supplemental Indigenous Undergraduate Admission Form containing the following information:
- A personal letter outlining the applicant’s academic goals,
- An applicant’s educational history,
- Non-educational achievements or any volunteer experience or examples of community support,
- Experience of Indigenous community connections, cultural knowledge or activities. We understand that Indigenous applicants have diverse experiences. Not all Indigenous applicants may have strong community ties or cultural connections. In your supplemental application, we invite you to share any experiences, activities, or relationships that reflect your connection to community, culture, or identity in ways that are meaningful to you,
- Two references (can be from an Elder, former employer, volunteer supervisor, or former teacher).
Specific Faculty/Program prerequisites must be completed before consideration for admission to certain programs.
Do you have questions? Reach out if you are wondering about admission requirements, need help with the steps to apply or learning about our academic programs. We can provide personalized guidance on anything SFU – we've got you covered!
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We are here to help. Email us at indigenous_students@sfu.ca.