MEMO
Dean of
Graduate Studies
STR EET ADDRESS
Maggie Benston Student Services
Centre 1100
Burnaby BC V>A iSr.
Canada
MAII INC ADDRESS
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Canada
SFU
S.12-17
TO: Senate
TEL
FROM Wade Parkhouse, Dean, Graduate Studies
COte
RE General Graduate Regulation 1.3.2
GS2011.191
cc
DATE December 8. 201 1
Motion: That Senate approve the revision of GGR 1.3.2 which outlines the criteria for
admission to a graduate diploma program
[GS2011.19]
Effective
Date
is
September 2012
Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report of curriculum revisions
may do so by going to Docushare:
https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email
shellev gair@sfu.ca.
Revision of 1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program
Motion
That SGSC recommend to Senate the revision of GGR 1.3.2 which outlines the criteria for admission to a
graduate diploma program.
Rationale
SGSC wants to clarify the admission requirements for entry into a graduate diploma to reflect our current
practice in regards to the admission standard in terms of CGPA where programs have been applying a
minimum of 2.5 CGPA for admission. In addition, many institutions currently either only use an UD
GPA, or the last 60 UD GPA, or they use a CGPA. Given that many students struggle in their first year at
university, it seemed reasonable to add an option of admission based on UD GPA. Further, a number of
three-year bachelor's degrees are emerging world-wide and while SGSC may consider admitting students
from three year degrees into our graduate programs, it was felt that a statement that bachelor'sdegrees
considered to be equivalent to SFU would allow for this possibility but emphasize the normal standard.
Existing Language:
1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program
The minimum University requirements for admission to a graduate diploma program are as
follows:
a) a bachelor'sdegree from a recognized university, or the equivalent;
b) submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees,
of the student'sability to
undertake advanced work in the area of interest.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualification than in
(a) when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study.
Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduate program committee. Students
whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate
program committee as to their capability in English. (See also 1.3.12.)
Revised Language:
Calendar Language
(changesnoted in bold or struckif to be deleted)
GGR 1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program
The minimum University requirements for admissionto a graduate diploma program are as
follows:
a) a bachelor'sdegree from
Simon Fraser University a recognized university»or
the
its
equivalent
from a recognized institution;
b) a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5/4.33, or a grade point average of at least
2.67/433 (B-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses, provided minimally 24 credits
of appropriate course content for the program applied for have been completed within those 60
credits;
bc)submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the student'sability to
undertake advanced work in the area of interest.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications than in
(a) when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study.
Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduate program committee. Students
whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate
program committee as to their capability in English. (See also 1.3.12.)
Final Calendar Language
GGR 1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program
The minimum University requirements for admission to a graduate diploma program are as
follows:
a) a bachelor's degree from Simon FraserUniversity or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
b) a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5/4.33, or a grade point average of at least 2.67/4.33 (B-)
based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses, provided minimally 24 credits of appropriate course
contentfor the program applied for have been completed withinthose 60 credits;
c) submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the student's ability to
undertake advanced work in the area of interest.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualification than in
(a) when there is significant professional
experience relevant to the proposed area of study.
Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduate program committee. Students
whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate
programcommittee as to their capability in English. (See also 1.3.12.)