Start your CapU journey with three weeks of community, connection and campus events – beginning May 5!
Summer Orientation events, workshops and activities are open to all new students starting at CapU in May – domestic and international, unless otherwise specified.
New Student Orientation Events
Time: 8:30–10 a.m. PST
Location: Zoom Video Conferencing
Who should attend: All new international students beginning their studies in Summer 2026 (attendance is mandatory).
As a new CapU international student, you can expect an informative session to get you started off right! Be introduced to the campus and important resources and learn all the tips you need to succeed throughout your CapU journey.
Time: 9–10:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom Video Conferencing
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.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: Cedar Courtyard
Start your semester at our signature welcome event designed especially for new students! Meet staff, faculty 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.
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom Online Conferencing
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.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.
Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Library Building, LB160B
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).
Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: Library Building, LB119
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.
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Library Building, room LB160B
As a new international student, you'll be navigating a lot of new information. The International Student Essentials session will help you gain clarity on key topics like health insurance, immigration, transit, and academics. Drop by to connect in-person with our Transition Advisors and get the answers you need!
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.
When: Thursday, May 14
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.
When: Thursday, May 21
Time: 12:30–2 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.
When: Thursday, May 28
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.
When: Thursday, June 4
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: CSU, Library Lounge, LB195
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.