8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C., Canada V5A 1A6

Founded in 1965, Simon Frasier University was originally named Instant University. Within 30 months after its opening it was home to 2,500 students. For the next 40 years, Simon Frasier grew to its current size with 25,000 students, 90,000 alumni and 700 tenure-track faculty across its three campuses. Whether students attend the Burnaby, Vancouver or Surrey campus, they are sure to receive an engaging, first-rate education.

Students of Simon Frasier University are offered six schools of learning. Students may enroll in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of business Administration, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Science. Each school of learning offers engaging coursework, majors, minors and advanced learning. Simon Frasier University also offers its students distance education, co-operative education, a continuing studies program and graduate studies. Graduate students AIM to receive their doctoral or master's degrees through research and critical thinking. Graduate students are also afforded the opportunity to serve as teaching assistants to undergraduate students and within undergraduate programs.

Round out your college experience at Simon Frasier University by residing right on campus. Students who live in on-campus housing, whether they be undergraduate and graduate students, form lifelong friendships, become involved with campus activities and are close to learning facilities. Students may choose to live in residence halls or townhomes that have amenities for safe and comfortable living.

Simon Frazier University's offers students a source of campus involvement and activity through its numerous sports teams. Students may engage in basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Through such activities students can get a sense of belonging at the university and enhance their collegiate experience.

Quick Facts

Simon Frasier University was named after Simon Frasier, a famous, American-born explorer.

Simon Frasier University was the first Canadian university to offer courses year-round.

More than 4,000 students are enrolled in Simon Frasier University's graduate program.

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