Applying to university is an exciting time but with so many postsecondary options to choose from, it can be an overwhelming process. In fact, many students apply to more than one university early-on and make a final decision on what university to attend closer to the start-date of their studies. If you’re still wondering what universities you should apply to, check out our blog: 5 questions you should ask yourself before applying to a university or college.
If Cape Breton University has made your short list of universities, keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to apply to CBU.
By now you may already have an idea of what program you’d like to study, but if not, be sure to visit our Academic Programs page for more information. Then, when you’re ready, make sure to review the program’s admission requirements. Once you’ve decided on a program and checked out the requirements, it’s time to apply.
At this stage of the application process, you’ll only need your personal information and approximately 20 minutes to spare. So, find our application online, grab your favourite beverage and/or snack and get started!
Note: Paper or PDF applications are no longer accepted.
Pro Tip: If you’re a Nova Scotia high school student, skip step 4 by having our Enrolment Services Professionals request your transcripts directly from your high school. Simply check the consent box on the application.
After you’ve completed all fields of the application, you will be asked to provide credit card information to pay the application fee of $36 for Canadian students and $103 for international students. Hang on to your receipt by printing or saving a digital copy, just in case.
Now that you’ve answered all the questions on the application and completed payment, it’s time to send us your official documents. This step involves a little more detail, so please read the following notes carefully.
Domestic (Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada) and Transfer Students must submit transcripts to admissions@cbu.ca from any high school/postsecondary institution you’ve attended.
International Students must submit transcripts to admissions_documents@cbu.ca from any secondary/postsecondary institution you’ve attended, as well as English Proficiency Scores.
Documents can be mailed to: Enrolment Services, Cape Breton University, PO Box 5300, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada B1P 6L2
Note: To be considered official, a document must meet ONE of the following criteria:
This next step is for those applying from another postsecondary school. If you’ve never attended college or university, skip to step 6.
If you are a student coming from another postsecondary institution, you may be eligible to receive transfer credits. To apply for these credits, fill out a Transfer Credit Assessment Application form and submit to admissions@cbu.ca.
Congrats, you’ve completed our application process! If you’re applying as a Canadian student, you’ll hear from our team in approximately two weeks. If you’re an international student, your application may take 5 weeks to be processed. Either way, we’ll be in touch by email as soon as possible.
There you have it: Six easy steps to get started with your journey at CBU. We’re excited to have made your top choices of post-secondary studies and we hope to meet you soon!
