Sunshine Coast Programs & Courses

• Adult Basic Education courses (English, math, sciences, computers)

We often bundle custom training in areas including small business ownership, writing and technology. Visit the CapU Continuing Studies page for more information.

Community Access to Literacy & Learning (CALL) is a program that is funded through the Community Adult Literacy Programs (MAVED) and housed in the CDO (Community Development and Outreach) Department.

The program is free for learners and has been offered at the kálax-ay Sunshine Coast Campus for more than 20 years. Volunteer community tutors are matched with learners in need of some tutoring in English (conversational, reading, writing) primarily.

Learners meet weekly with their tutors for a minimum of 1.5 hours. The tutors are trained and supported by the program manager and a lending library is housed at the campus.

• Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma - online and in-person, part-time and full-time options available. 
• Health Care Assistant Certificate

Start working toward a university certificate, diploma or degree from the comfort of your home!

First Year Experience Pathways

Pathways to Higher Learning (P2HL) is a full-time upgrading program for Indigenous students on the Sunshine Coast.

The Becky Wayte Sunshine Coast Award was established by Mary Lou Owen in 2022.

Becky Wayte worked in many roles at the kálax-ay | Sunshine Coast campus during her 33-year career, including teaching computer and math literacy to Adult Basic Education and Pathways to Higher Learning students.

The purpose of the award is to support full-time and part-time students enrolled at Capilano University's kálax-ay campus. Preference will be given to:

• Students who are in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year of study; and
• Students who have been, or are currently, in foster care.

However, all students in need of support to complete their studies are encouraged to apply for this $500 award.

Apply by November 18, 2022 to be considered for the award.

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Mary Lou Owen is a retired teacher and Capilano University alumna who believes strongly in education and the access to higher education.

Owen established this award to support full-time and part-time students enrolled at Capilano University's kálax-ay campus.

Preference will be given to:

• Students who are in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year of study; and
• Students who have been, or are currently, in foster care.

However, all students in need of support to complete their studies are encouraged to apply for this $500 award.

Apply by November 18, 2022 to be considered for the award.

Apply now

The purpose of the fund is to support full-time and part-time students enrolled at Capilano University's kálax-ay campus who express need for assistance with educational costs/supplies.

This fund will be distributed to multiple students over the year; amounts granted will vary depending upon need. Students can complete an application form or contact their instructor(s) to discuss eligibility.

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The purpose of this award is to recognize excellent academic performance by students in any credit program at the kálax-ay campus.

Students are nominated for this award in late spring term by their instructors. You may also contact your instructor if you wish to be considered.

Previously known as the John Pass Coast Campus Award, the purpose of this award is to recognize students at Capilano University's kálax-ay campus for their excellence in written coursework.

Students are nominated for this award in late spring term by their instructors. You may also contact your instructor if you wish to be considered.