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Welcome to Cape Breton University! Here you will find everything you need to know to set yourself up for success from the very start of your educational journey. From orientation, Week of Welcome, important dates and events, make sure to bookmark this page as a resource to come back to.

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Week of Welcome 2025

Week of Welcome (WOW) is CBU’s official welcome to the Caper family and is all about you, the student. You’ll learn about student supports and services, participate in fun activities and see just what campus life is like at CBU!

This semester, WOW will take place in early May, with many fun events to look forward to. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! You will also have the opportunity to take campus tours and meet faculty, staff and fellow students, allowing yourself to become familiar with the campus community right away. WOW will also give you the opportunity to learn more about services offered at CBU and throughout the community.

Each September, January and May, new and returning students are encouraged to participate in the many activities and festivities offered during WOW to start your semester off on the right foot. The full schedule and details of events can be found at cbu.ca/events, so keep an eye on that page to learn more!

Directional Support will be offered through WOW on the CBU Campus. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Campus prior to your arrival, you can use this map below or check out our virtual tour.

Week of Welcome Fall 2025

Check out the list of Fall 2025 Week of Welcome events below! Join us from August 30 – September 7 for a series of WOW events.

• Saturday, August 30:
  • Residence Move-In Day
  • 7:30-9:00pm, Open Mic Night with Destiny Day @ The Pit
• Monday, September 1: Labour Day (CBU Closed)
• Tuesday, September 2:
  • School Orientations
    

    Time	School/Program	Location
    10am	School of Nursing	CS-104
    11am	Shannon School of Business	SB-100
    11am	School of Education and Health	Multiversity Room
    11am	School of Arts and Social Sciences	The Pit Lounge
    11am	School of Science and Technology	Boardmore Theatre

  • 2:00-3:00pm, School vs School Paint Battle

• Wednesday, September 3:
  • First Day of Classes
  • 4:00-8:00pm, Badminton/Basketball
  • 5:00-7:00pm, DIY: CBUSU Centres
• Thursday, September 4:
• • 10:00am-2:00pm, CBRM Community Services Fair
  • 10:00-4:00pm, Creative Arts Open House Tour
  • 4:00-6:00pm, MarioKart Tournament & Dance Battle
• Friday, September 5:
  • 1:00-3:00pm, International Student Orientation/PR Pathway Session
  • 6:00-8:00pm, Sex Toy Trivia
• Saturday, September 6:
  • 10:00am-2:00pm CBUSU Amazing Caper Race
  • 1:00-5:15pm, CAPERFEST Soccer Home Opener: CBU vs UNB
  • 7:00pm-10:00pm, Pit Encore: Orange Out Party

Need further help? Check out our Student Handbook and the CBU ServiceHub, these tools help you navigate the variety of services and programs offered at CBU.

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