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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

My CBU Story – Shareeve and Jada Gould

October 31, 2025

From late-night study sessions at the Unama’ki College library to early-morning clinical shifts, sisters Shareeve and Jada Gould have supported…

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My CBU Story: Shemar Brown

October 29, 2025

Shemar Brown came to Cape Breton University with a straightforward plan. The psych major and basketball player from Toronto wanted…

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My CBU Story: Alex Burke

October 28, 2025

Years ago, if you asked Alex Burke what his plans were for after high school, he would have told you…

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Mazen’s Story of Grit, Growth, and Global Flavour from Cairo to Cape Breton

October 27, 2025

When Mazen Magdy first began his studies in Business Information Systems at the Canadian International College (CIC) in Egypt in…

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My CBU Story: Madison Walcott

October 27, 2025

Growing up in Sydney, Cape Breton University’s reputation preceded itself for Madison Walcott; A close knit place where students are…

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It Started at CBU: From Mussels to Molars – Sophia Butler-Doucette’s CBU Path to Dental School

October 20, 2025

Sophia Butler-Doucette, a recent graduate of Cape Breton University’s Biology program, is celebrating two major milestones this fall. First, she…

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National Affordable Housing Study Expands with New Funding

October 16, 2025

As housing costs continue to rise across the country, Cape Breton University’s Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid is at the forefront of…

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Fiona Iluyomade on Resilience, Representation, and a Future in Medicine

October 15, 2025

When Fiona Iluyomade began her Nursing journey at Cape Breton University, she was determined to make the most of every…

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Ivana Walcott Reconnects with Family Roots Through Nursing

October 15, 2025

When Ivana Walcott chose Cape Breton University, she was looking for more than academic advancement. Enrolling in the LPN to…

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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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Cape Breton University to Host Bell 2025 AUS Women’s Soccer Championship and Honour Yann Artur

October 23, 2025

Cape Breton University will host the Bell 2025 Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Women’s Soccer Championship presented by Protocase from October…

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CBU to Host Community Open House 2025

October 23, 2025

On Saturday, October 25, Cape Breton University will host Open House 2025, inviting future students, families, alumni and community members…

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CBU’s Dr. Tammy Bernasky Named Finalist for Accessibility Trailblazer Award

October 17, 2025

Cape Breton University is proud to share that Dr. Tammy Bernasky, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at CBU, has…

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Cape Breton University to Confer Honorary Degrees on two Cape Bretoners, Dr. David Kennedy and Mr. Donnie Campbell

October 17, 2025

On Wednesday, November 5, during the Fall Convocation ceremony, Cape Breton University will confer Doctor of Laws, honoris causa on…

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Cape Breton University to host a Community Open House for 2025

October 17, 2025

On Saturday, October 25, Cape Breton University will host Open House 2025, inviting future students, families, alumni and community members…

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Annette Verschuren to Conclude Historic 20-Year Tenure as Chancellor of CBU

October 7, 2025

Cape Breton University’s President & Vice-Chancellor, David Dingwall announced that Annette Verschuren, O.C., will conclude her tenure as Chancellor. After…

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Cape Breton University Launches Dominion Beach BioBlitz to Document Coastal Biodiversity and Climate Impacts

October 6, 2025

Students and faculty from Cape Breton University have launched the Dominion Beach BioBlitz, a collaborative effort to document biodiversity and…

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Cape Breton University Accepting Nominations for Creative Arts Awards

September 29, 2025

Cape Breton University, together with the Cape Breton Partnership, is proud to announce the establishment of six new Creative Arts…

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Secret Shakespeare

Nov 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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CAPERS Basketball vs UNB: Movember

Nov 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic

Nov 3, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Fall Film Festival: Ho.Me and Near/Far

Nov 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Immigration Session: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Nov 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Resume Writing Workshop with Nova Scotia Works

Nov 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates

November
05

Fall 2025 Convocation

November
07

Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Any Fall courses withdrawals after this day will receive a WF grade.

November
10

Fall Reading Week – No Classes (Nov 10-14)

November
11

CBU Closed in Observation of Remembrance Day

December
03

Last day of classes for Fall 2025 term

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