The CapU Senate is responsible for policies concerning student evaluation, withdrawal, academic standing, appeals, grading, awards for excellence and curriculum content.

Students walking outside the Fir Building at CapU's main North Vancouver campus.

The Senate is established in conformity with the University Act and is composed of 26 voting representatives, which include ten faculty members, five deans, four students, two staff members, the chancellor, the president, the Academic Vice-President, the university librarian and one alumni member appointed by the president.

In addition, there are non-voting members, including a board member, the registrar, a representative from faculty, staff and the Student Union.

From each faculty, there is an alternate member who becomes a voting member when one of the voting members of that faculty is away.

 

Relevant links

Agendas & minutes

Every CapU Senate agenda and its minutes are available for download.

Agendas & Minutes

Senate schedule

View the full schedule of CapU Senate meetings for 2025-26.

Senate Schedule

Contact

Have questions?

Capilano University Senate


604 986 1911, ext. 2122
Arbutus Building, room AR209
senate@capilanou.ca