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Instructors at CapU (like Doreen Manuel) are active in B.C.’s film and tourism industries and provide valuable insight and guidance as you sharpen your skills.
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How to Apply
Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?
Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.
Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.
- When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
- You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
- If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
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Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.
- This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
- Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
- All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
- If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Applicants submit their video of intent through the online portal, SlideRoom.
Applicant Instructions: Video of Intent
Your Video of Intent is a chance for us to virtually meet you and understand why this program is a great fit for you.
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself, share your passion for filmmaking and the outdoors and explain what draws you to this program.
The maximum duration for the video is two minutes.
Some suggested topics you may choose to talk about:
- Documentary filmmaking — what sparked your interest?
- What do you hope to get out of this program?
- What is your background in outdoor adventure, nature or environmental advocacy?
- Why does the hands-on learning part of the program appeal to you?
Video of Intent formatting tips
- Videos will not be evaluated for production quality. Ideally this should be a single take, with no or minimal edits.
- We recommend sitting in front of your laptop/camera/tablet/phone and speaking directly to the camera.
- Make sure you’re clearly visible and audible. Test your recording to ensure your voice is clear and the lighting is adequate.
- Start with a quick introduction: "Hi, my name is [your name]." After that, what you share is up to you. Simple and unrehearsed is fine.
- We suggest you dress casually as you would for a school day and place yourself in front of a neutral background (indoor or outdoor).
- Be sure your video is in landscape orientation so it can be viewed correctly on a laptop computer.
For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.
Please send all official documents to:
Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
Official documents may include:
These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.
We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.
Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.
Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.
- You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
- View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
- If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:
Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5
The courses below reflect the current program profile. Login to myCapMap to see the program requirements for the term you started.
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How to Declare
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.