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Application Fee: $50 (domestic); $135 (international)
Academic (minimum grade)
1. High school or equivalent
2. English 12 (C+) or equivalent
3. Principles of Math 11 (C) or equivalent
Admission Advice
1. English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your primary language, you must meet the English language requirements for admission.
2. Current Grade 12 students can be conditionally accepted based on final Grade 11 grades or interim Grade 12 grades. Students can upload proof of grades (e.g. unofficial transcripts, copies of report cards) through EducationPlannerBC when applying to Capilano University. Final acceptance will be based on high school graduation and having met the program specific requirements.
Note: All B.C. applicants must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS). Please do this as soon as possible.
3. If you do not meet the admission requirements, academic upgrading is available at Capilano University.
Applicants also have to satisfy CapilanoU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Summary
Students must meet one of the following:
Students who do not qualify under one of the above requirements may submit a request for a waiver of the English Language Requirement form to the attention of Admissions in the Registrar's Office.
Verify with the institution directly.
Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most CapU programs require successful completion of:
Once you are admitted and for program completion purpose, you may need to pass the English Diagnostic Test if you are taking English 100, and/or the Math Placement Test to gain admission to certain entry-level Math courses.
Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. These admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for program entry, you have the option of taking academic upgrading courses in order to upgrade your qualifications for future admissions.
If you are a resident of British Columbia, this page details the process for concurrent admission, important notes about provincial exams, information for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) students, requirements for home-schooled students and additional ways you can apply for admission to Capilano University.
Visit Capilano University's Admission Requirements page for a list of general admission requirements. You must also meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. These program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
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Transfer credit is coursework completed in another school, college or university that may count toward your Capilano University program.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CapU's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
Use the BC Transfer Guide to check whether or not your course from another BC post-secondary institution is eligible for transfer credit.
Transfer credit is coursework completed in another school, college or university that may count toward your Capilano University program.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CapU's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
International students are non-Canadian students who do not have permanent resident status and need a study permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Each program may have unique or additional requirements for international student admission. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
For complete details about applying to Capilano University as an international student, please click here.
High school students with superior academic records may apply for limited admission which will allow enrollment in one or two university-level Arts and Sciences courses while still attending secondary school.
The Concurrent Studies Consent Form (pdf) must be co-signed by your parent or legal guardian, with supporting comments provided by your high school principal (or their designate). The completed form must be accompanied by an official copy of your high school academic record. Inquiries should be directed to the Capilano University's Registrar's Office.
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
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