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Welcome to Simon Fraser UniversityMessage from the Vice-Chancellor and President ofSimon Fraser UniversityI would like to welcome FraserInternational College (FIC) students toone of Canada’s leading universities,situated in one of the most beautiful andvibrant cities in the world. Simon FraserUniversity (SFU) opened its doors in1965, challenging convention and strivingfor innovation in higher education. Now,four decades later, SFU has emerged asa formidable academic presence with aninternational reputation for innovativeteaching, research and communityoutreach. This reputation is built on ourstrengths in the liberal arts and sciences,as well as our distinctive interdisciplinaryand professional programs, and ourcommitment to the close integration ofleading-edge research and teaching.Our record is one of embracing risk andbold initiative; a record that is reflectedin the successful work of our faculty andof our students. SFU faculty membersare recognized internationally andour students excel in their fields aftergraduation. We believe this record willbe enhanced by our association with FICand our connection with its students.I am confident that students of FICwill enjoy the benefits of learning andliving on SFU’s campuses. Our studentresidences, student services, andour recreation and athletics facilitiesand programs provide a welcomingcommunity, making your transition toFIC and to SFU an enjoyable experience.It is my pleasure to invite you toexplore Fraser International Collegeat Simon Fraser University.Dr Michael StevensonVice-Chancellor and PresidentSimon Fraser UniversityMessage from the College Director and Principal of FICYou are at an important stage in yourlife when you have to choose the rightpathway from secondary school touniversity. It is an important decisionthat can determine your future career.At FIC, our focus is to help you makethe right decision and make the mostof the opportunities available to you inachieving your ambitions. We provide youwith a unique pathway that prepares youfor entry into post-secondary studies andallows for a smooth transition into SFU.The FIC programs and approachto teaching are special. Universitydesigned programs, taught by qualifiedinstructors on the main SFU campus,ensure that our students have thevery best preparation for the demandsof higher education in Canada.FIC students are treated like universitystudents and, with the added benefits ofsmaller classes, students receive morepersonalized attention in a dynamic andsupportive learning environment thatbetter equips them for life at university.In choosing an FIC program, you will befollowing thousands of other successfulstudents who have achieved theirambitions by joining SFU, which iswidely recognized as one of the mostcreative and influential universities inCanada. Take the first step towardsachieving your goals with FIC. We lookforward to welcoming and supportingyou on your journey to SFU.Bev HudsonCollege Director and Principal1