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Begin on the Before You Apply page for information to consider before you submit your admission application. Next, learn How To Apply and how to Accept Your Offer once you’ve been accepted to CBU.

Finally, we’ve mapped out the helpful What’s Next steps new students should take to set up their accounts, get registered for classes and more.

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Best of 2024

December 18, 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year at Cape Breton University, filled with growth, innovation and unforgettable moments as we celebrated…

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Making a Difference Through Music: Meet Mark Parselelo

December 16, 2024

Mark Parselelo, joining CBU as an instructor this January, has dedicated his life to the art of music. He has…

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Research at the WaTER Lab: Meet Jennifer and Marissa Cox

December 13, 2024

For two Bachelor of Science students at Cape Breton University, a shared passion for research and public health brought them…

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Helping At-Risk Youth and Following in Her Brother’s Footsteps: Meet Peer Mentor Madison Headley

December 12, 2024

Growing up, CBU student and Peer Mentor, Madison Headley, would often hear stories about Psychology courses at CBU from her…

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Putting Yourself in Positions to Learn: Meet Peer Mentor Rashidi Amiri

December 12, 2024

Growing up in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, in the shadow of some of the world’s greatest wonders like Mount Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro…

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Increasing and Improving Men’s Health Awareness: Meet Chris Bourque

December 12, 2024

A Social Worker by trade, CBU Mental Health Counsellor, Chris Bourque, spent most of his career in the public mental…

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Throwback to Employer Appreciation Dinner Hosted by BHTM Students

December 11, 2024

This spring, Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) students at Cape Breton University hosted a special Employer Appreciation Dinner…

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Growing Forward Together: Soil Restoration at Colliery Lands Park

December 9, 2024

In the fall, a community tree-planting event at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford brought together 26 enthusiastic participants from…

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On Ice and in Research: Meet Jennifer MacInnis Moore

December 7, 2024

Growing up in Port Hood, a community known for its love of hockey, Jennifer MacInnis Moore spent much of her…

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Cape Breton University Announces Revived January Start for Online Bachelor of Education Program

December 20, 2024

Cape Breton University is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated 8-month online Bachelor of Education program will proceed, with…

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Cape Breton University Hosts Annual December to Remember

December 17, 2024

Cape Breton University is proud to host this year’s December to Remember, an annual series of festive events for students…

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Cape Breton University Hosts Mock MMI Sessions to Support Pre-Med Students

December 10, 2024

Earlier this month, Cape Breton University hosted a mock Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) session for nine pre-med students. MMI’s are…

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President David Dingwall Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for Contributions to Education and Public Service

November 29, 2024

Yesterday, November 28, 2024, the Honourable David C. Dingwall, PC, the 7th President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University, was…

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Cape Breton University Research Recognized with Highest Honours

November 25, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Dr. Marcia Ostashewski, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of CBU’s Centre for Sound Communities, will receive…

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CBU’s Boardmore Theatre Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

November 20, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre is proud to present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, with performances…

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Cape Breton University Establishes Six New Creative Arts Awards

November 7, 2024

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, Cape Breton University announces the establishment of six new Creative Arts Awards. These…

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Cape Breton University to Host 2024 Fall Convocation

November 4, 2024

Cape Breton University will celebrate the success of nearly 400 graduates on Wednesday, November 6, at 11:00am at Centre 200…

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Cape Breton University Students to Study Global Biodiversity in Costa Rica

October 29, 2024

This fall, 16 students from Cape Breton University’s fourth-year Monitoring Biodiversity course will travel to Costa Rica with their professor,…

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Events

SOLD OUT – A December to Remember – ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Movie Night at the HAT

Dec 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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A December to Remember – YMCA Family Activities

Dec 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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SOLD OUT – A December to Remember – Pottery Painting Night

Dec 29, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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SOLD OUT – A December to Remember – Cape Breton Eagles Hockey Game

Dec 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Badminton

Jan 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Volleyball

Jan 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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December
23

CBU Closed Monday December 23 and Re-opens Thursday January 2

January
02

CBU Re-opens

January
06

Classes begin for Winter Term Courses

January
15

Last date for students to finalize registration for Winter Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date)

January
15

Final date to withdraw from a full-year (six credit) course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply)

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