Join us at Summer 2026 Orientation!
CapU Orientation is here to help you start strong, feel supported and find community. a fun set of events and workshops before each term.
By attending Orientation events and activities, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Learn where to go for help and how to access academic, well-being and student support services when you need them.
- Understand what to expect in your classes and how learning at university works.
- Meet CapU staff and faculty who are here to teach, support and guide you.
- Explore campus life, athletics, student clubs, social events and more.
- Attend workshops aimed at helping you do well in class and adjust as a student.
- Make connections with other new and returning students.
- Have fun and feel more confident and prepared before your first term at CapU.
General New Student Orientation Events
All new students starting at CapU in May!
Begin your CapU journey with our New Student Orientation Kick-Off!
Join us online to meet CapU staff and student leaders, explore essential services and resources, and get a feel for campus life through interactive activities.
Hosted by Student Life.
Start your semester at our signature welcome event designed especially for new students! Meet campus staff and students from across campus, enjoy a free lunch, discover key services and opportunities to get involved to help you feel supported and ready for the semester ahead.
New to CapU or just want to meet more people? Come to the New Student Mixer! It's a fun, low-pressure space to connect with other students through games and activities; no awkward small talk is required. There'll be free food, prizes to win, and lots of chances to meet people. Drop in, hang out, and start feeling more at home on campus.
Hosted by Student Life and the Centre for International Experience.
Orientation Workshops
Our orientation workshops are designed to help you feel more confident, connected and ready to navigate your first weeks at CapU, with practical tools, insider advice and space to explore what matters to you.
Unlock the Cheat Code to Academic Success!
Did you know that mastering CapU's academic standards could save you from accidentally slipping into cheating or plagiarism? Get the inside scoop at our online session, "The Cheat Code to Not Cheat."
Hosted by the Student Affairs team, they'll share seven simple tips to help you stay in the clear and keep your grades intact.
Join us for an interactive session where current students share their personal insights, tips, and stories about university life. Learn what to expect, ask questions, and hear firsthand about campus resources, study strategies, and ways to stay balanced. This is your chance to get an insider's perspective on making the most of your time at university.
Move beyond job titles and transform how you see yourself engaging with the world. Be prepared to explore the problems, challenges, and opportunities that inspire and move you closer to discovering engaging and fulfilling work.
Facilitated by the Career Development Centre (CDC).
Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt around CapU Library, the Learning Commons, and the Writing Centre's spaces and sites. Discover the many ways you can get research and citation support when and where you need it most... before you actually need it. Yes, there will be prizes too!
Hosted by the Writing Centre and Library Services.
Self-Directed Online Modules
This is a self-paced online module designed for new CapU students so that you can become familiar with CapU before the term begins. Here, you'll be introduced to practical tips to support your transition into university learn how to navigate campus, where to find academic, well-being and student support services and how to get involved in campus life.
Note: This online module is not a substitute for attending any of the New Student Orientation sessions but is a great resource to refer to before and after you begin at CapU.
As a campus community, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. This course will introduce you to the issue of sexual violence and the steps we each can take to effectively prevent and respond to sexual violence.
Throughout your time at Capilano University, you will be expected to do your academic work in a way that aligns with the university's standards of academic integrity. Violations of these standards are taken very seriously and can have wide-reaching consequences for you.
This module is designed to help you learn about academic integrity as it is interpreted at Capilano University and about one of the most common integrity violations in particular: plagiarism.
New to CapU Series
Calling all new students starting in May! Join the Student Life team and transition leaders on the first four Thursdays of the semester during the universal lunch hour (11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.) for the New to CapU Series.
Each week focuses on a different part of starting at CapU, from campus resources, to getting involved, well-being and academic success. Come by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Enjoy light refreshments, (while they last), campus resources, and opportunities to connect.
Learn what support exists at CapU: from resources, services, well-being, leadership and engagement. Plus, our transition leaders will help answer some common how-to's for navigating campus and knowing where to go when you're unsure who to ask. No registration required. Hosted by Student Life.
Looking to meet people or try something new? Come to this week's event to find out ways to get involved on campus, from volunteering, to leadership, to research and more, including how to stay in the loop. No registration required.
Hosted by Student Life.
Build awareness of consent, personal safety, and well-being supports at CapU, along with practical how-to's for accessing help when you need it, and how to look out for others. Hosted by Student Life.
The final session in the New to CapU transition series. Explore practical academic how-to's, from managing your time and understanding expectations to finding academic support services that can help you succeed this term. No registration required.
Getting to know CapU
CapU in Photos: Orientation
Each fall before school begins, be sure to join us at the CapU Orientation and Street Party (CUSP).
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