MEMO
Dean of
Graduate Studies
SIR EET ADDRESS
Maggie Benston Student Services
Centre 1100
Burnaby BC V>A
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MAIL INC. A DDK ESS
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SFU
S.12-19
TO: Senate
TEL
FROM Wade Parkhouse. Dean. Graduate Studies
RE General Graduate Regulation 1.3.3
[GS2011.21
cc
DATE December 8, 201 1
Motion: That Senate approve the revision of GGR 1.3.3 which outlines the criteria for
admission to a
masters program
[GS2011.21]
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
shelley gair@sfu.ca.
Revision of GGR 1.3.3
Motion
That SGSC recommend to Senate the revision of GGR 1.3.3 which outlines the criteria for admission to a
master's program.
Rationale
SGSC wants to clarify and broaden the admission requirements for entry into a master's program as many
institutions currentlyeither use only the last 60 UD (credits) GPA. Given that many students struggle in
their first year at university, it seemed reasonable to add an option of admission based on UD GPA while
retaining our current CGPA admission option. The B+ (3.33/4.33) requirement for an entry CGPA based
on the last 60 credits reflects the practice across a number
of institutions including UBC. Additional
language is included to ensure that all applicants are well informed of the fact that some programs have
additional requirements prior to applying.
Existing Language:
1.3.3 Admission to a Master's Program
The minimum University requirements for admission to a master's program are as follows.
a) a bachelor'sdegree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 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 scholarship.
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;
133 Admission to a Master'sProgram
(changes noted in bold or struck if to be deleted)
The minimum University requirements for admission to a master's program are as follows.
a) a bachelor'sdegree
from
Simon Fraser University
with a oumulativo grade point average of at least
3r0
or its equivalent
from a recognized institution, or tho oquivalont;
b) a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/433, or a grade point average of at least 333/433
B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average;
be) submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the student's ability to undertake
advanced work in the area of interest.
In addition, some programs also require completion of entrance
examinations such as the GMAT and GRE, and/or the submission of other material.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications than in (a)
or
(b) when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.
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:
1.3.3 Admission to a Master'sProgram
The minimum University requirements for admission to a master's program are as follows.
a) a bachelor's degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
b) 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 credits
of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
Individual graduate programs may set higher admission grade point average;
c) submittedevidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the student's ability to undertake
advanced work in the area of interest. In addition, some programs also require completion of entrance
examinations such as the GMAT and GRE, and/or the submission of other material.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lowerformal qualifications than in (a) or
(b) when thereis significant professional experience relevant to theproposed areaof scholarship.
Students must satisfy any further requirements set by the graduateprogram committee. Students whose
native language is not Englishmay be required to satisfy the University and the graduate program
committee as to their capability in English. (See also 1.3.12).