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Welcome to Cape Breton University! Here you will find everything you need to know to set yourself up for success from the very start of your educational journey. From orientation, Week of Welcome, important dates and events, make sure to bookmark this page as a resource to come back to.

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Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome (WOW) is CBU’s official welcome to the Caper family and is all about you, the student. You’ll learn about student supports and services, participate in fun activities and see just what campus life is like at CBU!

This semester, WOW will take place in early January, with many fun events to look forward to. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! You will also have the opportunity to take campus tours and meet faculty, staff and fellow students, allowing yourself to become familiar with the campus community right away. WOW will also give you the opportunity to learn more about services offered at CBU and throughout the community.

Each September, January and May, new and returning students are encouraged to participate in the many activities and festivities offered during WOW to start your semester off on the right foot. The full schedule and details of events can be found at cbu.ca/events, so keep an eye on that page to learn more!

Directional Support will be offered through WOW on the CBU Campus. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Campus prior to your arrival, visit cbu.ca/map or check out our virtual tour.

Week of Welcome January 2026

WOW is one of the most exciting weeks of the year at Cape Breton University and this semester it takes place from Monday, January 5 to Friday, January 9, 2026!  There’s something for everyone to enjoy, including informative and social activities. Check out the 2026 Week of Welcome schedule below and for more events check out the Events Calendar!

Week of Welcome Schedule – January 2026

• Monday, January 5, 2026
  • International Student Orientation – 11:00am-12:00pm 
    Location: Student Commons
  • New Student Orientation – Fair and Lunch & Learn – 12:00pm-2:00pm
    Location: Yvonne Levert Hospitality Suite
• Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Student Navigator Meet & Greet Drop In – 11:00am-2:00pm
    Location: Student Commons
• Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • DIY: SU Centres – 11:30am-1:30pm
    Location: The Pit
    
• Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Service Canada Info Drop In – 10:00am-2:00pm
    Location: Student Commons
  • Society Fair – 11:30am-1:30pm
    Location: The Pit
  • Games Tournament – 4:00pm-6:00pm
    Location: Games Room
• Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Small Appliance Trivia – 6:00pm-9:00pm
    Location: The Pit

Need further help? Check out our Student Handbook and the CBU ServiceHub, these tools help you navigate the variety of services and programs offered at CBU.

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