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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.

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Latest CBU Stories

Food in a Just World with Tracey Harris and Terry L. Gibbs

March 27, 2024

CBU professors, Tracey Harris and Terry Gibbs, colleagues and friends, are excited to launch their first book together, Food in…

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Finally Being Heard – Meet Ashley Copage

March 22, 2024

As a Mi’Kmaw woman from Sipekne’katik, Ashely Copage says academia hasn’t always provided the best experiences for her. That all…

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Celebrating a Woman in My Past – A Collection of Student Essays

March 20, 2024

With International Women’s Day recently passing by, CBU is pleased to host the book launch event of Celebrating a Woman…

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Celebrate Multiculturalism and Diversity: Meet Shivangi Upadhyaya

March 20, 2024

As someone who values diversity and takes pride in learning and sharing various cultures, Shivangi Upadhyaya is a perfect fit…

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Third Times the Charm – Meet Ashley Barnaby

March 20, 2024

Not everyone is lucky enough to get a second chance, let alone a third one. But for Unama’ki College student,…

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CBMC Announces Two New Additions to the Cape Breton Medical Campus

March 19, 2024

With the goal of ensuring more Nova Scotians have the opportunity to receive an excellent medical education right here in…

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A New Perspective on Community – Meet Wendy Martin

March 18, 2024

Unama’ki College offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in their own communities while applying their…

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CBU BHTM Students Sweep into Action

March 18, 2024

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students taking the Meetings, Conventions and Event Management course this semester are volunteering with…

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Overcoming Challenges and Finding a Voice: Meet Gordon Alley-Young

March 11, 2024

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University (CBU), we reflect on the remarkable journey that has shaped…

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Nominations Open: Healthcare Awards of Distinction

March 27, 2024

Nominations for Cape Breton University’s 2024 Healthcare Awards of Distinction are now open and will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday,…

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Cape Breton University Unveils Mae’s Room – A Dedicated Lactation and Infant Feeding Space

March 20, 2024

This March, in celebration of International Women’s Day, Cape Breton University is proud to unveil Mae’s Room, a safe space…

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Cape Breton University Students Develop Pop-Up Grocery Store to Test Solutions to Student Food Insecurity

March 4, 2024

With support from the Government of Nova Scotia, a group of Cape Breton University students have been hard at work…

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Experience “Murder in the Cathedral” at Boardmore Playhouse

February 16, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Playhouse proudly presents T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral directed by Russell Colman. The production will…

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CBU Names Bianchini in Advisory Role as Industry Expert – Tourism

January 31, 2024

Cape Breton University has named Michele Bianchini as Industry Expert – Tourism. This advisory role will provide strategic advice directly…

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Cape Breton University Awarded Funding to Support Healthy Aging Research

January 31, 2024

Cape Breton University is working with communities across Cape Breton to offer programs for people at risk or living with…

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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN SCIENCE LABS IN CBU’S CENTRE FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION

January 26, 2024

The next generation of innovators will be critical to finding forward-thinking, sustainable solutions to address the challenges of a swiftly…

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CBU Announces Meagan Musseau as 2024 Artist in Residence

January 18, 2024

Cape Breton University Announces Meagan Musseau as 2024 Artist in Residence Cape Breton University is pleased to announce Meagan Musseau…

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Boardmore Theatre Presents “Yellowface” – A Thought-Provoking Exploration of Race and Identity

January 9, 2024

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Playhouse proudly presents Yellowface, January 16-21, 2024. A compelling play written by David Henry Hwang and…

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Events

49th Annual Athletic Awards Banquet

Mar 28, 2024 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
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Sport, Gender Violence and Self-Confidence with Sylvia Burrow

Mar 28, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Artist in Residence – Workshop Series

Mar 28, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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CRA Tax Clinic

Mar 28, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Boardmore Theatre Youth Festival

Apr 2, 2024 7:00 pm - Apr 7, 2024 9:00 pm
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Deepening Our Exploration of the Climate Crisis through Laudato Si’ with Father Greg MacLeod

Apr 3, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Important Dates

March
29

Good Friday (CBU Closed)

March
31

Applications For PLA, Transfer Credits, and Program Changes Received After This Date May Not be Processed in Time For Spring Registration

April
01

Easter Monday (CBU Closed)

April
03

The last day for a cumulative test.

April
08

In The Event of Campus Closure Due to Weather or Other Conditions, April 8th Will be Used as Class Make-up Days for Classes scheduled on a Monday.

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