When do Capilano University Fall 2027 applications open?

The current Calendar says Fall applications open on the first Tuesday in October, and most programs open about 11 months before the term. Program-specific Fall 2027 closing dates are not yet posted.

What average do I need for Capilano University?

There is no single CapU average. The BSc publishes a 60% three-course admission GPA plus science prerequisites; Motion Picture Arts publishes 75% across two Grade 12 academic courses; Business publishes course-level English and Mathematics grades. Selective programs add portfolios, auditions, interviews, or other materials.

How much is Capilano University tuition for 2026–27?

Standard tuition is $152.62 per credit for domestic students and $724.24 per credit for international students. Thirty standard credits equal $4,578.60 and $21,727.20 before mandatory fees, surcharges, and supplies.

How much does CapU residence cost?

For 2026–27, North Vancouver costs $6,250 per term for a shared double or $7,150 for a single, including the mandatory meal plan. Squamish costs $6,566.80 per term for a single suite with shared washroom and meal plan.

Does CapU guarantee residence?

CapU does not publish a universal first-year guarantee on the current housing pages. It uses priority and late deadlines, then a waitlist, and sends conditional or formal residence offers.

What entrance scholarships does CapU offer?

The latest page lists CAPX up to $56,000, Community Leadership up to $2,500, the International Student Entrance Award up to $1,500, and Y.P. Heung up to $5,000. The 2027–28 cycle is pending.

Capilano University

Mid-size university

Capilano University

North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Reviewed August 16, 2026 · Information checked against official university sources · How we review guides

Overview

Quick Facts

Location	North Vancouver, British Columbia
School Type	Comprehensive teaching and applied-program university
Directory Size	Mid-size university
Campus Setting	Regional university city with a defined campus community
Ranking Signal	No QS World 2026 position listed in this guide
Program Strengths	Business, Film, Arts, Education, Tourism

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Admissions Planning

Fall 2027 admissions planning

Capilano University admission requirements

CapU does not use one universal entrance average. Academic floors, required subjects, deadlines, and selective materials belong to the specific program. Film, animation, visual effects, and Jazz add portfolios, videos, interviews, questionnaires, or auditions.

Fall 2027 opens

First Tuesday, October 2026

Confirmed by CapU’s standing Fall-intake rule; program closing dates remain pending.

BSc floor

60% three-course GPA

Plus published Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, and senior-science prerequisites.

Motion Picture Arts

75% on two academics

Plus Video of Intent, mandatory information session, and entrance questionnaire.

Program-by-program requirements

Program	Academic preparation	Published minimum	Selection note
Bachelor of Science — General	English 12 plus two academic Grade 12 courses, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, and one senior Biology, Chemistry, or Physics course	60% admission GPA; subject grades vary	The 2026–27 Calendar lists C+ science and Pre-Calculus 12 alternatives; check the complete equivalency list.
Bachelor of Business Administration	English 12 and an accepted Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics course	English C+; Mathematics C/pass depending on course	This is a four-year bachelor degree; the Business Administration diploma and certificate are separate credentials.
Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts	High-school graduation, English 12, and two academic Grade 12 courses	75% average on the two academic Grade 12 courses	Requires a Video of Intent, mandatory information session, and entrance questionnaire; admission cut-offs can fluctuate.
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies	High-school graduation	No universal percentage published	Interview and audition are required; performance, aural, sight-reading, and theory are assessed competitively.
2D Animation & Visual Development Diploma	High-school graduation	No universal percentage published	Interview and portfolio are required; applicants may also complete a drawing exercise.
Visual Effects Diploma	High-school graduation	No universal percentage published	Requires a personal video or creative-work examples plus a supporting reference letter.
Tourism Management Co-op Diploma	High-school graduation, English 12, and accepted Mathematics	English C; Mathematics C/pass depending on course	This is a two-year diploma with a mandatory work term; it can ladder to the Bachelor of Tourism Management.

Fall 2027 evidence status

Checkpoint	Date	Evidence
Fall 2027 applications open	First Tuesday in October 2026	Confirmed by the standing 2026–27 Calendar rule for Fall intakes; most programs open 11 months before term.
General Fall 2027 closing date	Not cycle-published	CapU says deadlines vary by program. Current program profiles have not yet posted Fall 2027 closing dates.
Fall 2027 portfolio, audition, and supplemental deadlines	Not cycle-published	Do not roll Fall 2026 animation, film, design, or performance dates forward.
Fall 2027 registration	July 5–16, 2027	Confirmed on CapU's live academic schedule; individual registration time tickets vary.
2027–28 tuition, residence, and entrance-award cycle	Not published	Use 2026–27 figures only as the latest planning base.

Do not reuse Fall 2026 creative-program dates

Animation, Motion Picture Arts, Jazz, and other limited-enrolment pages have not published Fall 2027 submission schedules. Apply after the cycle opens, then follow the date printed in the live program profile and supplemental portal.