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Orientation

Welcome to Cape Breton University! Here you will find everything you need to know to set yourself up for success from the very start of your educational journey. From orientation, Week of Welcome, important dates and events, make sure to bookmark this page as a resource to come back to.

ACCEPTED STUDENT CHECKLIST

CBU STUDENT HANDBOOK

CBU EVENTS

IMPORTANT DATES

CBU START SMART

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome (WOW) is CBU’s official welcome to the Caper family and is all about you, the student. You’ll learn about student supports and services, participate in fun activities and see just what campus life is like at CBU!

This semester, WOW will take place in early January, with many fun events to look forward to. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! You will also have the opportunity to take campus tours and meet faculty, staff and fellow students, allowing yourself to become familiar with the campus Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios right away. WOW will also give you the opportunity to learn more about services offered at CBU and throughout the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios.

Each September, January and May, new and returning students are encouraged to participate in the many activities and festivities offered during WOW to start your semester off on the right foot. The full schedule and details of events can be found atÌýcbu.ca/events, so keep an eye on that page to learn more!

Directional Support will be offered through WOW on the CBU Campus. If you would like to familiarize yourself with Campus prior to your arrival, visit or check out our virtual tour.

Week of Welcome Spring 2026

Each semester, new and returning students are encouraged toÌýparticipateÌýin Week of Welcome activities and events to meet their classmates and start the semester off strong.  Ìý ÌýÌý

From Monday, May 4, to Thursday, May 7, stop by our information tables in the CBU Cafeteria between 11:30am and 1:30pm. We will have peopleÌýmanningÌýthe tables to answer your questions and provide details on everything from CBU campus services to local Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios resources, transit options and more.Ìý

CBU Recreation willÌýalsoÌýbe holding various events throughout the week to help you get active and connectÌýwith other studentsÌý– check out the CBU RecreationÌýschedule atÌý

Need further help? Check out our Student Handbook and the CBU ServiceHub, these tools help you navigate the variety of services and programs offered at CBU. For more events check out the Events Calendar!

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