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It is a privilege to be in the position of Graduate Director and welcome new and returning students to the School of Criminology. As a former SFU grad student, I take great pride in our program. I look forward to being part of the process of building the reputation of our graduate program and serving our students, staff, and faculty. For the 2025-26 Academic Year, the Graduate ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ Committee has three main goals:

1. Improve methods of support for graduate students
2. Expand graduate student recruitment
3. Use the School’s 50th anniversary as an opportunity to consider the direction of our graduate program

I hope these short-term goals lead to long-term benefits for students’ social networks, professional development, research skills, scholarly output, and opportunities for conference travel.

Like most things in life, you get out of an activity what you put into it. I strongly encourage students to become involved with the Criminology graduate caucus, the , or one of the many clubs and initiatives at SFU. Connect with the Indigenous Student Centre, , or the .

Finally, I would like to say hello to those of you who are visiting this page because you are thinking of applying for graduate studies here. We are very proud of our School and are pleased that you are considering us for your next academic stage. The application process for the School is very competitive, and if you are successful, you will be joining a vibrant community of scholars and researchers. As a starting point, I strongly recommend that you reach out to faculty members to inquire about their research and availability to supervise prospective students. If you have any questions, our wonderful Graduate Program Assistant, Christie Carlson (crimgrad@sfu.ca), can provide guidance. 

Best wishes,

Evan