June 11, 2013
On Tuesday, June 11 the Board of Governors approved the 2013/2014 budget for Capilano University. While the approved budget includes program and section suspensions in a number of areas, we will continue to provide a wide range of degrees and diplomas to students in all of our five faculties:
- Faculty of Arts & Sciences
- Faculty of Business & Professional Studies
- Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts
- Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
- Faculty of Global & Community Studies
However, budget cutbacks will have an impact on programming on all faculties and locations.
North Vancouver Campus
Suspension of admission (for Fall 2013/14 academic year)
- Advanced Ceramics courses
- Art Institute certificate
- Applied Business
- Medical Assistant certificate
- Online certificates with BCCampus
- Guided Imagery & Music post baccalaureate certificate
- Interactive Design diploma
- Studio Art diploma
- Textile Arts diploma
Note: The second year of any two-year program will continue to be offered in the 2013/14 academic year. We recognize our obligation to give students the opportunity to complete programs in which they are currently enrolled.
Suspension of offerings (for Fall 2013/14 academic year)
- Commerce
- Computing Science
- CultureNet
- Geology
- German
- Kinesiology (Human Kinetics will not be affected)
Suspension of short & summer courses
- Foundations in Illustration & Design certificate (The IDEA program will not be affected)
- Computer Animation & Visual Effects citation
- Fundamental Grip Work for Digital Imaging & Film
Reduction in general course offerings (for Fall 2013/14 academic year)
- Arts & Sciences
Offered in alternate years
- Access to Work
- Conducting Certificate
Squamish Campus
- Suspension of Adult Basic Education (ABE) offerings – (ABE will continue to be offered at the North Vancouver and Sunshine Coast campuses)
- Adjustment in community development and outreach initiatives
Sunshine Coast Campus
- Reduction in Arts and Sciences general course offerings
Impacted applicants will be notified of the board’s decision.
Additional information
- Budget Letter from Ministry of Advanced Education (October 16, 2013) (pdf)