Welcome to CBU! Our Recruitment Team works closely with guidance counsellors, teachers and educators to provide the information and resources needed to support students on their post-secondary journey. Need to get in touch or schedule a school visit? Fill out the Connect with a Recruiter inquiry form and one of our Recruiters will get back to you shortly!

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Admissions and Application Instructions

CBU has broken down every step of the admissions journey, from exploring programs and admission requirements to submitting an application and preparing for life on campus after acceptance. These resources help guidance counsellors support students at every stage of the process.

Contact: If no application has been submitted: futurestudents@cbu.ca

Important Dates & Deadlines

Undergraduate Programs

CBU offers a wide range of undergraduate programs designed to help students discover their passions, build career-ready skills and achieve their academic goals. Explore program options, admission requirements and deadlines, course offerings and more.

Contact: CBU Recruitment Team

Academic Pathways & Opportunities

Whether students are transferring from another institution or following an established pathway/articulation agreement, CBU offers flexible options for students to continue their education. With transfer credit opportunities and more than 300 articulation agreements worldwide, students can build on previous studies and move confidently toward their academic goals.

Contact: Ryan Schaller, Transfer Credit and Articulation Specialist and/or Kellie White, Pre-Med Society Faculty Representative

Student Supports

CBU offers a wide range of student support services designed to help students succeed academically, personally and culturally throughout their university journey. From academic advising, accessibility and wellness supports to specialized services for Indigenous students via Unama’ki College, African Nova Scotian/Canadian students and International students, CBU provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can access the resources they need to make the most of their university experience.

Graduate Programs

CBU’s graduate programs offer opportunities for career advancement, professional upgrading and leadership development in fields including education, healthcare, business, artificial intelligence and more. Flexible delivery options make these programs appealing for both prospective students and educators looking to further their own professional goals.

Contact: Cynthia Vokey, Director, MBA and Other Graduate Programs and Meghan Schaller, Manager of Education Graduate Programs

Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aid

CBU’s Student Finance Hub provides helpful resources for tuition and fees information, payment options, key deadlines, scholarships, bursaries and where to find support when needed.

Contact: Peter Sutherland, Student Financial Aid & Awards Counsellor

Accommodations, Residence Fees & Meal Plan Costs

Please review CBU’s Accommodations page for detailed information about on-campus residence options, on-campus dining and meal plan costs, as well as information about life in Cape Breton and off-campus housing options.

Contact: Doug Connors, Director, Housing & Food Services