Capilano University holds several memberships, which include:
- BC Association of Institutes and Universities (BCAIU)
- Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan)
- Education Advisory Board (EAB)
- Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT)
- North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
- MacKay CEO Forums
- Universities Canada (UnivCan)
- The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities