Capilano University

Looking to upskill, change careers, or invest in your future? Get up to $3,500 toward your education with the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.

Eligible B.C. residents aged 19+ may qualify for funding toward select CapU programs for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Programs include:
🔹Sustainable Economics Certificate (Squamish)
🔹Community Capacity Building Citation (Online)
🔹Retail Operations Certificate (Online/North Vancouver)

These short-term, practical programs are designed to help you build skills for what's next. Limited seats available.

Learn more about the grant: https://www.capilanou.ca/admissions/fees--finances/financial-aid--awards/student-loans--grants/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/?

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We’re currently experiencing technical issues with our website. If your program appears to have closed applications, please check EducationPlannerBC for the latest application status or email [email protected]. Applications remain open for select programs.

We're proud to share that the Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies has earned LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council CAGBC.

The centre was designed to support children, students, educators and researchers through innovative learning spaces and sustainable design. Home to the School of Education and Childhood Studies and a 74-space child-care facility, it serves as a hub for early childhood education, research and innovation at CapU.

Learn how the centre's energy-efficient features, mass-timber construction and forest-adjacent learning environment contributed to this achievement.

Read the story: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10049998-en.php

Your chance to watch elite basketball at CapU this summer! 🏀

The Centre for Sport and Wellness will host NCAA Division 1 talent alongside top U SPORTS/Canada West and CCAA/PACWEST competition. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity, get your tickets ⬇️

NCAA D1 Summer Series NCAA Division 1 Basketball Comes to North Vancouver This July

The Capilano University Board of Governors has welcomed returning and new members to its leadership team for the coming year.

Rabjeet (RJ) Wallia has been re-elected as board chair, while Shelley Frost and Amina El mantari will continue as vice-chairs. The Board also welcomes newly elected student members Karan Deep Nain and Harjoban Gill.

Learn more: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10028211-en.php

We welcomed Minister Jessie Sunner to campus today for discussions on post-secondary education, student experience and research. The visit included conversations with university leaders, faculty, staff and students, along with a tour highlighting key areas of teaching and research at CapU.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Vicki St. Pierre to Capilano University as our new Provost & Vice-President, Academic.

Dr. St. Pierre joins CapU with extensive experience in post-secondary leadership and a longstanding commitment to student success, academic excellence and creative inquiry.

Learn more about Dr. St. Pierre and her new role at CapU: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10013973-en.php

CapU Squamish campus was featured on last night's episode of The Amazing Race Canada!

Thanks to CTV for showcasing our campus in the heart of the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

🏆 We're honoured to receive the 2026 Leo Awards Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of the School of Motion Picture Arts' longstanding contribution to B.C.'s film and television industry.

The award's introduction featured remarks from CapU alumna, filmmaker and actor Gigi Saul Guerrero, who spoke about the role CapU played in launching her career. Motion Picture Arts chair Michael Thoma accepted the honour on behalf of the university from presenting sponsor RBC.

The celebration also recognized the depth of CapU talent across the screen industry, with 60-plus alumni nominated and more than a dozen alumni and faculty members receiving Leo Awards honours.

Read more: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10007142-en.php