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- 2023 Archives
- Scientists dig deep and find a way to accurately predict snowmelt after droughts
- Cracking the Case of Missing Snowmelt After Drought
- 2023 Esri Canada GIS Scholarship for SFU
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Daniel Murphy
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Kyle Kusack
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Matthew Taylor
- Anke Baker Wins Staff Achievement Award
- Spring 2023 Virtual Geospeaker Event with Ginger Gosnell-Myers
- CAG Paper Presentation Award - Congratulations to Alysha van Duynhoven!
- Informing & Engaging Urban Youth on Public Hearings: GEOG 363 Final Showcase
- Research Talk: Modeling Urban Wetland Complexities
- Highlight Paper: Quantifying land carbon cycle feedbacks under negative CO2 emissions
- Bright Addae winner of the 2023 SFU ECCE GIS Scholarship Award
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Jonny Cripps
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Diandra Oliver
- 2023 Geospeaker Presentation with Dr. Pauline McGuirk
- Congratulations to Our Graduates - October 2023
- Evaluating the impact of educational goals at SFU
- The Belongings of Precariously Housed People - A Report
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Takuma Mihara
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Adrienne Arbor
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Claire Shapton
- 2023 Distinguished Speaker Presentation with Dr. Deb Cowen
- Cheers to Paul Degrace and his well-earned retirement!
- 2024 Archives
- Professor Nicholas Blomley Honored with the Community-Engaged Research Achievement Award
- Graduate Students Claire Shapton and Marina Chavez Honored with the Community-Engaged Graduate Scholar Award
- Applications now open: 2024 ESRI Canada GIS Scholarship for SFU
- Associate Professor Rosemary Collard achieves 13th place on SFU Altmetric List
- The PEAK feature: GSU hosts inaugural RANGE conference
- Gabrielle Wong wins First Prize in 2023 Student Learning Commons Writing Contest
- Gabrielle Wong receives Warren Gill Memorial Award
- Professor Nick Blomley receives Warren Gill Memorial Award for Community Impact
- Geography Student Union recipient of the FENV 2024 Changemaker Awards
- Senior Lecturer Tara Holland reveals the secret sauce of great teaching
- Senior Lecturer Tara Holland Receives SFU 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Bright Addae
- GIS undergraduate students participate in the Canada-wide 2024 AppChallenge competition
- Senior Lecturer Andrew Perkins Receives SFU 2024 Dean's Award of Excellence in Teaching
- Congratulations to Alysha van Duynhoven, Canada's 2024 ESRI Young Scholar
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Robert Ehlert
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Stephan Nieweler
- Eugene McCann writes on "livable cities" in The Tyee
- Tiana Andjelic wins the 2024 SFU ECCE GIS Scholarship Award
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Marina Chavez
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Mia Fitzpatrick
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Lan Qing Zhao
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Tyler Cole
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Benjamin Lartey
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Olivia Nieves
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Max Hurson
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to John Sykes
- Farewell to Robert "Bob" Horsfall, Associate Professor
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to André Araújo
- SFU Geography welcomes ethnobotanist, Leigh Joseph, as professor of Indigenous geographies
- Physical Geography September: What is Physical Geography?
- Alysha Van Duynhoven communicates award-winning research at international GIS conference
- How Dr. Tracy Brennand’s visionary leadership shaped the Department of Geography - a heartfelt thank-you
- Dr. Tracy Brennand honoured with the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) Award
- Thesis Defence - Congratulations to Jay Matsushiba
- Human Geography October: What is Human Geography?
- MA Student Joy Russell featured on CBC Vancouver
- Human Geography October: What is Urban Worlds?
- Ajay Minhas Receives 2024 Warren Gill Award
- Dr. Nadine Schuurman featured in SFU news article on Runnability
- GIS Month: What is Geographic Information Science (GIS)?
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Post-secondary study isn't always a straight path
Geography Major, Jonathan Ling, started his educational journey at Langara college before transferring to SFU to complete his degree. Now in the final year of his degree, Jonathan, who is also the Co-Chair of the Geography Student Union, is completing a co-op placement as a Data Analyst with Pivot 2020. You can read more about Jonathan's experience here.
If you're also thinking about transferring to SFU, please check out the transfer-specific information below, then visit our Prospective Students page for additional information on the programs and opportunities available within the Geography department.
Transfer Credit
Transferable courses completed at a recognized college or transfer institution can be used towards your degree at SFU. To ensure your courses are transferable and to streamline your transition to SFU, be sure to:
- check the BC Transfer Guide to determine how courses taken at the transfer institution will be credited at SFU
- select courses at the transfer institution that either meet requirements or serve as electives for your program of choice at SFU (click on the program links to the right to see the required courses for each of our majors)
- meet the requirements for admission as a transfer student
- note the limits on transfer of credit
Transferring from Langara College?
If you are transferring from Langara College, you can click below on the major you are interested in to see what courses transfer to SFU courses:
Co-operative Education
Participating in SFU's co-operative education program is a fantastic way to gain work-ready skills, build contacts in your field and discover your career path. As a transfer student, you are encouraged to contact FENV co-op during your first term at SFU to determine your eligibility and ensure that you will have time to participate in the program. Students must have less than 80 units, including the current semester's enrollment, in order to be eligible.
Visit our Co-op page for additional details.
Become a P.Ag or P.Geo
Did you know that students in SFU's Physical Geography program can complete the course work required for certification as a Professional Geoscientist or Professional Agrologist as part of their degree? You can learn more about this process on our Professional Accreditation page.
Don't forget to check out these handy 'how-to-guides' for detailed information on the courses you will need to complete.
Curious About Your Career Options?
As an interdisciplinary science, Geography equips you with the ability to approach problems from a variety of angles, something that is key to addressing 'wicked' problems like climate change. It also provides practical skills in areas such as:
- Critical Thinking, Research & Analysis
- Project Design and Planning
- Spatial and Environmental Literacy
- Communications and Teamwork
- Data Acquisition and Modeling
Check out our Careers and Alumni pages for information on the many different career paths available to Geography grads.
Have Questions?
Contact an Advisor for program details or visit our Admissions page for information on applying to SFU.