Important Dates

October
12

Thanksgiving (CBU Closed).

October
23

Deadline to finalize registration in Bachelor of Education courses with a October 19, 2026, start date.

October
25

Last day to withdraw from NRSG-3902 or NRSG-4900 courses (September 30, 2026, start date) without academic penalty. Please note that financial penalties will still apply. Withdrawals for these courses submitted after this date will result in a WF grade.

October
29

Cape Breton University Fall 2026 Convocation

October
30

Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration.

November
06

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Any Fall courses withdrawals after this day will receive a WF grade. Courses offered on non-standard schedules may have alternate academic penalty dates.

November
08

Final day to withdraw from a 6-week fall 2026 term Bachelor of Education (October 19, 2026, start date) without academic penalty. Please note that financial penalties will still apply. Withdrawals for these courses submitted after this date will result in a WF grade.

November
09

Fall Reading Week – No classes (Monday, Nov. 9 – Friday, Nov. 13). Applies to standard-term courses. Courses offered on non-standard schedules may continue during this period.

November
11

CBU Closed in Observation of Remembrance Day.

November
16

Application to Graduate for 2027 Spring Convocation opens.

November
20

Deadline to finalize registration in 4-week Bachelor of Science Nursing (NRSG) courses with a November 16, 2026, start date.

November
29

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall 2026 Term Bachelor of Science Nursing (NRSG) course (November 16, 2026, start date) without academic penalty. Please note that financial penalties will still apply. Withdrawals for these courses submitted after this date will result in a WF grade.