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Douglas College/SFU Degree Partnership Program

New Westminster campus

Degree Partnership Program

Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University, while studying at both Douglas and SFU.

Now accepting applications for May and September 2010!

Program details

Note: if you have completed more than 45 university transfer credits, you are not eligible for this program. 

This partnership program will allow you to move freely and easily between both institutions to complete the requirements of a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU. You'll get the best of both worlds - enjoy the unique benefits of studying in both a smaller college environment and a larger university setting.

This is not the same as transferring from Douglas to SFU. Transferring usually involves leaving a college to attend university and submitting a request to the university to give you credit for college courses. Once you transfer to university you cannot go back to the college to complete additional credits without permission. The Douglas College-SFU partnership program is much more flexible.

Benefits

  • Flexibility: you can move back and forth between institutions with full support from both sides
  • Convenience: Registrar's Offices at Douglas and SFU will automatically track your progress at the end of each semester, no need to keep track of paperwork.
  • Support: designated advisors will ensure you receive the best information possible about your degree requirements and course options
  • More services: including uPass, medical/dental coverage, student housing (if registered in sufficient number of SFU courses per year)

Areas of study

The partnership degree program only includes academic disciplines within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU. For a complete list of eligible departments, schools and programs, please visit the Faculty website.

Application process

Although this is a joint degree program, applications for admission are processed through SFU. Apply online through the SFU Prospective Undergraduates site.

1.    Click on Apply Now (you will be transferred to the myBCcampus website)
2.    Choose SFU as your institution selection
3.    When asked to identify your intended program of study, you must select the following three choices:

  • Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
  • Subject Area: Undecided or Unspecified,
  • Program/Plan: Degree Partnership w/ Douglas

Admission

You must meet the admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU. If you have more than 45 UT credits you are not eligible for this program. If you have completed 24-45 credits of university transfer courses, admission will be based on your college grades. If you have completed fewer than 24 credits of university transfer courses (or are in secondary school), admission will be based on your secondary school grades. Detailed info on admission requirements can be found on the SFU admissions website.

Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission as well as an invitation to attend an orientation session at SFU.

More information

If you are interested in this program and would like additional information before applying, please feel free to contact one of the Admissions Advisors listed below:

Douglas College

Domestic Students:
Mary Whorley
604.527.5144
whorleym@douglas.bc.ca

International Students:
Gail Johnson
604.527.5412
johnsong@douglas.bc.ca

SFU

Domestic Students:
Degree Partnership Program
Admissions Advisors
admissionsteam@sfu.ca

International Students:
SFU International
Website
npn@sfu.ca