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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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Let us walk you through the entire application process, step-by-step from start to finish.
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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Events
Find it Fast: Using Keywords to Improve Your Searches – Online Library Workshop
Jun 17, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
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Pre-Arrival Sessions: What you need to know about coming to Canada
Jun 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Pre-Arrival Sessions: Understanding Services and Supports for International Students at CBU
Jun 18, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Important Dates
June
17
Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 6Week that commenced on May 5, 2025
June
19
Grades accessible – 6Week courses
June
23
Classes start for 6-week Spring/Summer 2
June
27
Last date for students to finalize registration for Spring/Summer Term courses that commenced on June 23, 2025 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date)
June
30
