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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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Latest CBU Stories

CBU Student and Faculty Member Appointed to Nova Scotia Ministers’ Table on Gender-Based Violence

December 9, 2025

Jenny Hubbert wears many hats: mother of three, Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS) student at Cape Breton University and…

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Beyond the House: CBU Researchers Evaluate Inclusivity at Curling Trials

December 4, 2025

While fans were focused on Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan clinching Olympic spots at the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials…

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Giving Tuesday at CBU: Compassion in Action at the Students’ Union Food Bank

November 28, 2025

As part of this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign, Cape Breton University is highlighting the essential work of the CBU Students’…

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Delivering Innovation and Improving Access to Medication

November 20, 2025

When Chidozie (Michael) Nzekwe was a young boy in Lagos, Nigeria, he dreamed of becoming a pharmacist. Today, he is…

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Hockey Town to Campus Ice: How Eskasoni is Helping Power Capers’ Hockey

November 19, 2025

  When Amira Paul thinks about home, she hears the sound of skates and sticks during ‘girls’ ice time’ at…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Builds on Local Culture of Collaboration

November 12, 2025

Whether it’s filling a prescription, supporting someone healing from an injury or responding to a mental health crisis, you might…

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Pre-Med Success Story: Jamey Toney-Gagné

November 7, 2025

For Jamey Toney-Gagné, the path to medicine began at home. Growing up, she often joined her mom, a continuing care…

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Defining Hope Through Youth Photography in Cape Breton

November 7, 2025

What if hope could be captured through the lens of a camera? That’s the exact question a Cape Breton University…

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A Future Physician Committed to Giving Back: Meet Cassidy MacCormack

November 6, 2025

Cape Breton University Alumna Cassidy MacCormack grew up in the rural community of Baddeck, an experience that shaped not only…

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Shannon School of Business to Sign Partnership Agreement with Global Sales Institute

December 12, 2025

Cape Breton University’s Shannon School of Business (SSOB) is enhancing career pathways for students by partnering with the Institute of…

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Cape Breton University to Celebrate Grand Opening of the Community Sport & Health Institute

December 9, 2025

Cape Breton University will celebrate the official opening of the Community Sport & Health Institute (CoSHI) on Thursday, December 11,…

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Cape Breton University Expands International Partnerships During Mission to China

December 5, 2025

This November, Cape Breton University concluded a successful trip to China, led by President and Vice-Chancellor, David C. Dingwall, resulting…

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CBU Launches 12-Month Online Bachelor of Education Program

December 4, 2025

Cape Breton University (CBU) is proud to announce the launch of a 12-month online Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program, designed…

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CBU Boardmore Theatre Brings The Addams Family to Life With First Musical Production Post-COVID

November 25, 2025

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre is closing out November with a lively, offbeat and wonderfully weird production of The Addams…

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Cape Breton Creative Arts Awards Celebrate Excellence, Leadership and Community Spirit

November 13, 2025

(Sydney, NS) – On November 6, 2025, Cape Breton University, in partnership with the Cape Breton Partnership, proudly celebrated the…

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CBU Invites Nominations for Margaret Dechman Community Research Award

November 10, 2025

Cape Breton University is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026 Dr. Margaret Dechman Community-Engaged Research Champion Award. This annual…

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Cape Breton University to Celebrate Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremonies 

November 3, 2025

Cape Breton University will celebrate the success of close to 400 graduates on Wednesday, November 5, at 11:00am at the…

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CBU President Delivers Keynote at Luncheon Event – Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining A Vibrant Future for Our Island

October 29, 2025

Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, hosted a…

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Virtual Registration Support Session

Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Holiday Movie Showing – The Grinch

Dec 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Movie Showing – Elf

Dec 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Movie Showing – A Charlie Brown Christmas & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Dec 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Pickleball – A December To Remember

Dec 22, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Pickleball – A December To Remember

Dec 23, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates

December
17

Fall term examinations end

December
18

Examination make-up date

December
22

Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office. Grades received after this date will not be processed until January 2026

December
23

Fall grades accessible

December
23

CBU Closed at 4:00PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and Re-opens Monday, January 5, 2026

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