Planning Guide (PDF Version)
You must have attempted a minimum of 24 units of transferable post-secondary course work and may transfer up to a maximum of 60 units toward your degree program. More specific info (SFU link): Apply to SFU
The following information is published on SFU website:
- English Language admission requirement*
- Quantitative and Analytical skills requirement
- Minimum 24 units of transferable course work including: One transferable math course and two transferable science courses (in different subject areas). Senior level math/science high school courses may be used in place of transferable math/science courses.
Sample Transfer Plan to Year 2
Transfer Requirements
(must be completed before applying to university)
Alexander College |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) |
ENGL 100 (3 credits) * |
ENGL 199 (3 credits) - W |
MATH 151 (3 credits) |
MATH 151 (3 credits) - Q |
Two transferable science courses from two different subject areas (CHEM, BIOL and/or PHYS) |
See an academic advisor for more details |
Program Requirements, WQB, or Electives |
See an academic advisor for more details |
Choosing additional courses to reach at least 24 credits
* You may select the courses from the below list or other WQB requirements and Elective courses to reach at least 24 credits
Program Requirements
Alexander College |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) |
MATH 152 (3 credits) |
MATH 152 (3 credits) - Q |
CHEM 101 (4 credits) |
CHEM 121 (4 credits) - Q/B-Sci |
CHEM 102 (4 credits) |
CHEM 122 (2 credits) & CHEM 126 (2 credits) - Q |
CHEM 201 (4 credits) |
CHEM 281 (4 credits) - Q |
STAT 200 (3 credits) |
STAT 201 (3 credits) - Q |
BIOL 101 (4 credits) |
BISC 101 (4 credits) - B-Sci |
BIOL 201 (4 credits) |
MBB 201 (3 credits) |
PHYS 141 (4 credits) ** |
PHYS 140 (4 credits) - Q/Bci |
PHYS 142 (4 credits) ** |
PHYS 141 (4 credits) - Q/Bci |
** Students can take PHYS 151, PHYS 152 and PHYS 153 instead of PHYS 141 and PHYS 142
WQB Requirements and Electives
W (Writing) - designated as W on BC Transfer Guide
Q (Quantitative) – designated as Q on BC Transfer Guide
B (Breath) - designated as B-SOC, B-HUM-, B-Sci on BC Transfer Guide
More info: SFU WQB Requirments
Please check the BC Transfer Guide for specific transfer details.
Please note: Ensure you are using the most current form. We are checking the requirements regularly, but the receiving university transfer requirements can be changed anytime without notice. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure to meet SFU’s general admission requirements.