Qualifying for Graduation

Convocation ceremonies are held at the end of the Spring term. Credentials are issued only at these ceremonies. Students completing all coursework before the ceremonies may have their permanent student records and transcripts annotated as "Program Requisites Complete". The date that the credential is awarded will then be placed on the permanent student record and the transcript at the date of the graduation.

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 form to the Registrar's Office no later than the deadline listed in the Academic Schedule at the beginning of this calendar.

Students should be advised that for degree completion at Capilano University, 25% of course work must be completed at this institution. In some cases, the 25% requirement may include specific courses or time restrictions. Please see specific programs in this document for details.

In the case of all other credentials (associate degrees, diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates, advanced certificates, citations and statement of completions) 50% of all course work must be completed at Capilano University. In some cases, the 50% requirement may include specific courses or time restrictions. Please see specific programs in this document for details. 

Minimum Duration and Number of Credits Required for Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees
Degree	Requires completion of a minimum of 120 credits
Diploma	Requires completion of a minimum of 60 credits
Advanced Diploma	Requires completion of a minimum of 90 credits
Certificate	Requires completion of a minimum 15 credits
Advanced Certificate	Requires completion of a minimum 45 credits
Citation	Requires completion of 6 to 14 credits
Statement of Completion	Offered for particular contract courses to fulfil Ministry and business requests, and where documentation other than a transcript is required
With Distinction Designation	Graduation with Distinction is recorded on the permanent student record and shall appear on the student's official transcript of academic record for students who: complete a Capilano University credential of 30 or more credits of which no more than 20% of the program's credits can be Credit/No Credit grades, achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.75, based only on courses required to complete the program, and have no grade lower than C+ in the program requirements. Grades for transfer credit, equivalence, and so forth, while given credit will not be counted toward the program CGPA.

Note
A previously-awarded Academic Studies or General Studies Diploma may be exchanged for an Associate Degree in Arts or Science as appropriate, provided that all the requirements for the Associate Degree are met including the five year time restriction requirement.