Application Information

Documents such as: high school transcripts, post-secondary transcripts, English Language Requirement Test Scores (IELTS, ELA, TOEFL, CAEL, PTE etc...) should be mailed to the following address:

Capilano University
Registrar's Office, BR 230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC         V7J 3H5
Canada

Official Documents in the original sealed envelope can be submitted in person to the Registrar's Office, located on the second floor of the Birch Building, Office BR 230.

Visit our Admission/Readmission Requirements webpage for general information on admission requirements such as those listed below:

• Arts and Sciences Programs for BC Students, for Students from Other Provinces, and for Students from Other Countries
• International Baccalaureate
• Advanced Placement
• English Language Requirements
• Adult Basic Education Programs
• Career/Limited Enrolment Programs
• Concurrent Admission
• Mature Student and Discretionary Admission Status

Official Documents

Students are required to submit official high school and university/college transcripts for the purposes of admission. These academic documents must be transmitted directly from the issuing institution and must be official, bearing the seal of institution and the signature of the authorizing high school or university representative. Photocopies of transcripts are also acceptable if certified by the authorizing high school or university officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

OR

Original Academic Documents

An academic document will be considered original if it has been issued directly to the student by the issuing institution in accordance with that institution's policies and practices. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

OR

Certified Documents

Applicants may also submit photocopies of academic documents that have been endorsed/attested (verified for authenticity) by the issuing authority (i.e. the Ministry of Education, the high school or university/college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examinations board). Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school certified documents. The Apostille is prepared either by the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Only translations made by a certified translator or a court appointed translator will be considered acceptable for admission.

Arts and Sciences and Business Administration Programs

Applications with all required documentation and the non-refundable application fee must be submitted by the following deadlines in order to be complete:

Applications that are submitted or finalized (documents submitted) after the Application and Document Deadline will be processed as time permits, but will not be granted priority registration.

Career/Limited Enrolment Programs

For application deadlines, please refer to the specific program information in the University Calendar or contact the program directly.

Returning Capilano University students who do not attend classes for a Fall (September to December) or Spring (January to April) term must apply for readmission. Students who wish to change programs must also apply for readmission.

There are two ways to apply: online or in-person/by mail.

Apply Online

1. Complete the online application.

2. Submit the non-refundable application fee. You must pay this fee online when you submit the application:

• $50.00: New domestic applicants and all applicants applying for readmission
• $135.00: New international applicants

3. Submit supporting documents. Official high school and post-secondary transcripts are required if not previously submitted. Supporting documentation may be delivered in person or mailed to the Capilano University Registrar's Office.

Apply In Person or by Mail

1. Print and complete an Application for Admission/Readmission (PDF).

2. Include the non-refundable application fee. Follow the instructions on the application form for submitting the following payment by mail or in person:

• $50.00: New domestic applicants and all applicants applying for readmission
• $135.00: New international applicants

3. Include supporting documents or arrange to have these mailed separately to Capilano University. Official high school and post-secondary transcripts are required if not previously submitted.

4. Deliver or mail your completed application, payment and supporting documents to the Capilano University Registrar's Office.