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.)

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