What you need to know
The
Capilano University homepage is the official source of closure information. Unless a specific closure message appears on the homepage, the University is open.
As temperatures dip, there are important things to keep in mind. Here’s how you can find information about University operations, classes, transportation and getting around campus.
- Visit our homepage at
capilanou.ca for up-to-date information about campus closures.
- We will post closure announcements and updates as close to 6:30 a.m. as possible.
- Check out Capilano University’s
Facebook and
Twitter page for updates.
- Download the
CapUSafe app on your
Apple or
Android device.
- We will send you push notifications through the app in the event of a campus closure.
- Take a look at other social media channels
- Listen to the radio or watch the local news. Here are the key media outlets to monitor:
Radio
Vancouver traffic - 730 AM
CKNW - 980 AM
CKWX - 1130 AM
Television
BCTV Global (channel 11)
CTV-Vancouver (channel 9)
CBC TV-BC (channel 3)
Stay safe on the roads
Before heading out on the roads, visit
TransLink or the
B.C. Government Road Reports. You can
sign up to receive transit alerts from Translink.
If you are unsure of driving conditions, use alternative transportation
If you decide to drive
- Drive slowly and with added caution.
- Plan for a longer than normal commute with possible major delays.
- Pack extra clothes, safety equipment and other emergency supplies.
- Ensure your cellular phone or other wireless device is fully charged at all times.
I’m an employee. What do I need to know about campus closures?
Refer to the
Emergency University Closure Policy for correct procedures during complete or partial University closures.
- The University is open unless closure information is posted on our website.