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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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Latest CBU Stories

Dr. Carrie Karsgaard Recognized for Engaging Youth as Climate Keepers

October 10, 2024

When we talk about climate change, the challenge is not lost on future generations. As CBU’s Dr. Carrie Karsgaard points…

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Finding Your True Calling: Meet Kassandra Jabalee

October 9, 2024

As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. That’s a concept echoed by two-time CBU graduate and current Bachelor…

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Fabe-Ulous Milestone: CBU’s Women’s Basketball Coach Celebrates 25th Anniversary

October 7, 2024

The success of a coach, more often than not, is measured in wins and losses. But, although there have been…

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CAPERS Weekend Brings Alumni and Community Together

October 2, 2024

From October 4-6, generations of CAPERS athletes and fans will come together for CAPERS Weekend, presented by Protocase, as part…

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Cricket and Community: A Perfect Match at CAPERS Weekend

October 2, 2024

As cricket continues to grow in popularity across Canada, Cape Breton University is embracing the sport with open arms. What…

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Unblock the Clot – Raising Awareness with Janelle Tierney

October 2, 2024

After proudly wearing Capers soccer jerseys from the age of 10, soon-to-be CBU graduate, Janelle Tierney, made a childhood dream…

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Elevating the Game for All: Meet Jeremy Blom

October 1, 2024

The opening of the fully-renovated Canada Games Complex is fast-approaching and with it comes some new faces at the helm.…

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Exploring the World and Pursuing Your Dreams: Meet Nadarni Headlam

September 26, 2024

After a career spent in various roles ranging from Brand Manager to Human Resource Assistant in her home of Kingston,…

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CBU and ACAP Cape Breton Celebrate National Forest Week

September 24, 2024

On Tuesday, September 24, ACAP Cape Breton hosted a tree-planting event at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford as part…

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Cape Breton University Announces Inaugural Nancy Dingwall Award for Impact to Mitchell Mersereau

October 8, 2024

CBU is proud to announce Mitchell Mersereau, a standout athlete from the Men’s Basketball Team, has been awarded the inaugural…

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Cape Breton University Celebrates 20 Years of Global Education with Canadian International College in Egypt

October 7, 2024

Cape Breton University (CBU) celebrated two decades of global educational collaboration with Canadian International College (CIC) in Cairo, Egypt at…

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CBU’s CAPERS Weekend to Celebrate 50 Years of Athletics and Recreation

September 27, 2024

Cape Breton University invites the community to CAPERS Weekend, presented by Protocase, a signature event as part of CBU’s 50th…

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CBU Announces $1 Million Gift to the Forever CBU Campaign from Membertou, Clearwater and Premium Brands

September 26, 2024

Cape Breton University is thrilled to announce a 1$ million partnership gift to the Forever CBU campaign from Membertou, Clearwater…

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CBU to Confer Honorary Degree during CIC Convocation in Cairo, Egypt

September 25, 2024

Cape Breton University (CBU), in partnership with the Canadian International College (CIC) in Cairo, Egypt, is proud to announce that…

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CBU Announces Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Accreditation

September 23, 2024

Cape Breton University (CBU) is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) program has been…

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CBU Conference to Focus on Healthy Rural Communities

September 10, 2024

Cape Breton University, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health, is hosting a health research conference from October 17 through 19…

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Programs to Support Healthy Aging Across Cape Breton

September 10, 2024

As the summer draws to a close, seniors in four Cape Breton communities can look forward to some great activities…

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CBU’s Marcia Ostashewski Recognized as National Award Finalist

September 5, 2024

Cape Breton University is pleased to congratulate Dr. Marcia Ostashewski, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology, who was announced as a finalist…

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CBU Rec Indoor Games

Oct 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Disability Accommodations in the Classroom

Oct 15, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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CBU Traditional Tunes Session

Oct 16, 2024 3:00 pm -
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Disability Mythbusters

Oct 16, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Virtual Registration Support Sessions

Oct 16, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Health Research Conference 2024

Oct 17, 2024 12:00 am - Oct 19, 2024 11:59 pm
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Important Dates

October
18

Exam schedule posted for December examinations

October
25

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Any Fall course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade.

October
31

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

November
06

Fall 2024 Convocation

November
11

In Observance of Remembrance Day (CBU Closed)

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