Academic Calendar

Cape Breton University produces its academic calendar in an online version. The information in the calendar is under continuous review. CBU reserves the right to make such amendments and additions as deemed appropriate.

The Office of the Registrar is continuing to update the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar within the Pressbooks platform. The contents of this Academic Calendar are subject to ongoing review and may be updated as necessary. For questions about the content in the Academic Calendar please reach out to registrar@cbu.ca.

Every effort has been made to ensure this Calendar is accurate. Errors and post-publication changes after initial publication of the Calendar are posted as soon as possible.  This online edition of the Cape Breton University Calendar is the University’s official statement, published several months in advance of the beginning of the academic year. Cape Breton University reserves the right, without liability or penalty and without notice, to make changes in its offered services and programs, including alteration of fee schedules, fee regulations, and cancellation of particular courses, and other relevant policies/regulations. Upon acceptance of admission, each student becomes bound by the policies and regulations of Cape Breton University. Students are responsible for being familiar with the general information, rules, regulations, and specific requirements of the University, as well as those of the program, degree, diploma, or certificate they aim to achieve. Not every course listed in the Academic Calendar will necessarily be offered in any academic year, and Cape Breton University reserves the right to limit enrolment in any program or course. While reasonable efforts will be made to offer courses required within programs, acceptance into a program does not guarantee admission to any specific course. 

This includes, but is not limited to, changes in fees, cancellation of courses, adjustments to financial policies (such as the Refund Policy), administrative withdrawal of students from scheduled, courses, and reassignment between sections. These actions may be taken to accommodate academic scheduling needs, ensure appropriate instructional delivery, balance enrolments, or support student success. While students may register for courses in advance, Vape Breton University cannot guarantee that all schedule courses will be offered as planned. Changes may be necessary due to enrolment levels, instructor availability, or other operational considerations. Every effort will be made to ensure students have access to the courses required to complete their credential during their duration of studies at Cape Breton University. If there is an inconsistency between the Calendar and regulations and polices established by a resolution of Senate, the version of such material as it is established by Senate will take precedence and be binding on students.

For a list of important dates click here. The CBU calendar is published by the Registrar’s Office.

Note: The CBU Calendar moved from print to digital format as of November 24, 2016