Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Policy
The Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Policy takes into consideration an applicant’s educational history, cultural knowledge, work experience, educational goals, and other achievements. This information will be reviewed by a three member committee composed of participants from the Indigenous Student Centre, the specific faculty applied to, and University Admissions.
Applicants applying under the Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Policy must meet the following requirements:
Provide documentation of Aboriginal heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). This could include but is not limited to, Indian or Métis status cards, official Inuit identification, official letters from Aboriginal organizations, or a combination of proofs.
Complete a separate Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Form containing the following information: an applicant’s educational history, non-educational achievements, Aboriginal cultural knowledge and activities, two references, and a personal letter outlining the applicant’s academic goals.
Specific faculty/program prerequisites must be completed before consideration for admission to certain programs.
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| 1 | Apply for admission and indicate on the application that you are applying under this category. | Apply here |
| 2 | Fill out the Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission form. You will need your SFU ID number, which you will receive after you apply to the University. | Complete this form |
| 3 | Arrange for a referee to submit a reference letter supporting the statements you make in your Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Form. Fax the letter to 778-782-5399, or scan and email to jennie_blankinship@sfu.ca. | |
| 4 | Submit documentation of your Aboriginal heritage: photocopy or scan of your Indian Status or Metis Card (front & back). Fax it to 778-782-5399, or email the scans to jennie_blankinship@sfu.ca. |
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| 5 | Send official transcripts (highschool, college, or university) by mail or courier to Jennie Blankinship Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator Simon Fraser University MBC 3000 Student Services 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 |
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If you have any questions, call Jennie Blankinship at 778-782-6891.
Applicants who do not qualify for admission under this policy may qualify for the Aboriginal University Prep Program. For information on this program see www.sfu.ca/cstudies/community/aboriginal.htm.