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A diverse campus and welcoming environment are waiting for you at Cape Breton University. Here, you’ll get more than just a world-class education. You’ll build life-long friendships, gain global perspectives and experience the vibrant culture of Cape Breton Island.

Live and study alongside students just like you from over 70 countries around the world while receiving the support you need to succeed.

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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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A New Perspective on Community – Meet Wendy Martin

March 18, 2024

Unama’ki College offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in their own communities while applying their…

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CBU BHTM Students Sweep into Action

March 18, 2024

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students taking the Meetings, Conventions and Event Management course this semester are volunteering with…

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Overcoming Challenges and Finding a Voice: Meet Gordon Alley-Young

March 11, 2024

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University (CBU), we reflect on the remarkable journey that has shaped…

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Data Analysis to Help People Rest Easy

March 8, 2024

For people who suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes patients’ breathing to stop and start, an effective…

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The Next Chapter: Students Envision CBU’s Future

March 7, 2024

The energy and ideas each new class brings allow us to write a new chapter of the Cape Breton University…

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Inspiring Inclusion Everyday – Meet Sophia Butler-Doucette

March 5, 2024

From a young age, fourth-year Biology student, Sophia Butler-Doucette, has been aware of the various centres and resources offered at…

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Throwback to a Collaborative Food Drive at CBU

February 29, 2024

On Saturday, December 9, 2023,  the CBU Nursing Society, Unama’ki College and the CBU Students’ Union collaborated for a highly…

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Twins, Leaplings, Alumni: Meet Adam Young and Jennifer Williams

February 28, 2024

There are few things more rare than giving birth to twins on February 29. But this was exactly the case…

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Inaugural Lecture Marks 50 Years of Academic Excellence

February 26, 2024

Cape Breton University’s 50th Anniversary is officially underway! From humble beginnings as the College of Cape Breton (CCB), including Xavier…

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Cape Breton University Students Develop Pop-Up Grocery Store to Test Solutions to Student Food Insecurity

March 4, 2024

With support from the Government of Nova Scotia, a group of Cape Breton University students have been hard at work…

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Experience “Murder in the Cathedral” at Boardmore Playhouse

February 16, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Playhouse proudly presents T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral directed by Russell Colman. The production will…

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CBU Names Bianchini in Advisory Role as Industry Expert – Tourism

January 31, 2024

Cape Breton University has named Michele Bianchini as Industry Expert – Tourism. This advisory role will provide strategic advice directly…

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Cape Breton University Awarded Funding to Support Healthy Aging Research

January 31, 2024

Cape Breton University is working with communities across Cape Breton to offer programs for people at risk or living with…

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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN SCIENCE LABS IN CBU’S CENTRE FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION

January 26, 2024

The next generation of innovators will be critical to finding forward-thinking, sustainable solutions to address the challenges of a swiftly…

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CBU Announces Meagan Musseau as 2024 Artist in Residence

January 18, 2024

Cape Breton University Announces Meagan Musseau as 2024 Artist in Residence Cape Breton University is pleased to announce Meagan Musseau…

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Boardmore Theatre Presents “Yellowface” – A Thought-Provoking Exploration of Race and Identity

January 9, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Playhouse proudly presents Yellowface, January 16-21, 2024. A compelling play written by David Henry Hwang and…

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Cape Breton University Implements New Code of Conduct for Agents

December 18, 2023

Cape Breton University has implemented a new Code of Conduct for international agents working on behalf of the University. After…

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CBU Names Denise Allen as Incoming Board Chair

December 14, 2023

Cape Breton University (CBU) has announced that Denise Allen will serve as the next Chair of the CBU Board of…

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Stories of Songs and Laughter: Presentations from Dr. Chris McDonald /Toni Doman

Mar 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Stories of Songs and Laughter: Dr. Chris McDonald Interview with Keith Mullins

Mar 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Celebrating a Woman in My Past: Book Launch Event

Mar 21, 2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am
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CBU Students’ Union Multicultural Celebration

Mar 21, 2024 12:00 am - Mar 22, 2024 11:59 pm
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Commemorative Walk

Mar 21, 2024 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Stories of Songs and Laughter: Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon Presentation

Mar 26, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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March
22

The Registrar’s Office will open the academic course timetable for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025, for planning and viewing.

March
29

Good Friday (CBU Closed)

March
31

Applications For PLA, Transfer Credits, and Program Changes Received After This Date May Not be Processed in Time For Spring Registration

April
01

Easter Monday (CBU Closed)

April
03

The last day for a cumulative test.

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