Capilano University Board of Governors elections are run by the Registrar's Office.
Spring 2026: Call for Nominations
Nominations will be accepted for student representatives (voting) on the Capilano University Board of Governors.
Spring 2026 BOG seats up for election:
| Representative | Seats | Term Start | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student representative | 2 | August 1, 2026 | July 31, 2027 |
Nomination forms should be submitted in person to the Registrar's Office (Library Building, room LB152) or email to registrarassistant@capilanou.ca by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Note: Please type information directly into the form to ensure legibility, then print it, sign it and have it co-signed by three members of your constituency. Electronic signatures are also acceptable.
Spring 2026 Board of Governors Election timeline:
| Date | Action | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan. 29 | Call for Nominations | Two weeks |
| Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. | Call for Nominations CLOSED | Four weeks |
| Thursday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. | Orientation (by request) | |
| Thursday, March 12, 12:01 a.m. | Voting OPEN | One week |
| Wednesday, March 18, 11:59 p.m. | Voting CLOSED | |
| Friday, March 20 | Election results announced |
For definitions and election rules and procedures, please see the Capilano University Board Election Procedures (pdf).
As per the University Act, the Board of Governors is composed of:
(a) the chancellor;
(b) the president;
(c) 2 faculty members elected by the faculty members;
(d) 8 persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, 2 of whom are to be appointed from among persons nominated by the alumni association;
(e) 2 students elected from students who are members of an undergraduate student society or a graduate student society;
(f) one person elected by and from the employees of the university who are not faculty members.
For more information about the Board of Governors Elections, please contact the Assistant to the Registrar at 604-990-7846 or registrarassistant@capilanou.ca
For all other Board of Governors information, please direct all correspondence and/or enquiries to the Executive Assistant to VP, Finance and Administration, Angela Ruggles at angelaruggles@capilanou.ca.