Please choose between the following three options:
Credential
Associate Degree
Duration
2 year(s)
Faculty
Arts & Sciences
School
School of Humanities
The Associate of Arts – English credential provides a comprehensive foundation of courses in the Arts and Sciences program with a literature specialization.
This credential requires a total of 60 university credits with 18 credits in first- and second-year English.
Jun 1, 2021 – May 3, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
4:00 PM - May 2, 2022
Oct 5, 2021 – Aug 2, 2022
Jul 4, 2022
4:00 PM - Aug 22, 2022
Feb 1, 2022 – Dec 6, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
4:00 PM - Dec 19, 2022
Jun 7, 2022 – May 2, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
4:00 PM - Apr 24, 2023
NOTE: Important dates may change.
Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?
Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.
After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.
For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.
Please send all official documents to:
Registrar's Office
Birch Building, Room BR230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
Official documents may include:
These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.
We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination 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 by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.
Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.
Registrar's Office
Birch Building, Room BR230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
Most CapU programs need proof that you:
Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.
After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.
You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.
If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Please send your official documents to:
Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5
Official documents may include:
Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.
These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.
We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination 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 by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.
Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.
After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.
Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.
Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $4,147 | $1,638 | $5,785 |
| Year 2 | $4,147 | $1,638 | $5,785 |
| Total | $8,294 | $3,276 | $11,570 |
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $18,570 | $1,638 | $20,208 |
| Year 2 | $18,570 | $1,638 | $20,208 |
| Total | $37,140 | $3,276 | $40,416 |
Total program credits: 60.00
Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.
Get in touch with us!
Department of English 604 984 4957 humanities@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152