Graduation

Graduation

Graduation assessment occurs three times per year at Capilano University – in January, May and September. Convocation ceremonies are held in February and June.

Students who believe they will complete their program of study by the end of their current term of enrolment must submit an Application for Graduation by the deadline listed on the Graduation page. To apply for graduation please log in to your student account through your myCapU account.

Students should be advised that for most credentials, 50% of the credits required must be completed at Capilano University. There might also be specific course requirements and/or time restrictions for individual programs. See specific programs for more information.

More information about graduation can be found in the Graduation Policy.

Minimum Requirements for GPA and Number of Credits for Graduation

Associate degrees are provincial credentials that must satisfy specific requirements. These requirements may be found in the BC Transfer Guide.

Transfer credit may be used to fulfill requirements for a credential, but grades for transfer credit will not be counted toward the program CGPA. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate with any of the credentials listed below. However, some programs require a higher GPA. See specific program requirements.

Requirements for Majors, Minors, Honours and Concentrations

Approved Quantitative/Analytical Courses for Capilano University Degrees

Quantitative/Analytical courses are defined as courses which have either quantitative (numerical, geometric) or formal (deductive, probabilistic) reasoning as part of their primary subject matter, or make substantial use of such reasoning in practical problem solving, critical evaluation, or analysis. A Quantitative/Analytical course is a requirement of all University baccalaureate degrees as per Policy S2020-01.

The approved quantitative/analytical courses are as follows: