Graduation
The Convocation ceremony is held in the Spring term. Credentials are issued only at this ceremony. Students completing all coursework before the ceremony may have their permanent student records and transcripts annotated as "Program Requisites Complete". The date that the credential is awarded will then be recorded on the permanent student record and the transcript at the date of the appropriate graduation.
Students who believe they will complete their program of study by the end of their current term of enrolment must complete an Application for Graduation form found online at www2.capilanou.ca/current/graduation by the deadline listed in the Academic Schedule at the beginning of this calendar. Late applications will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Students should be advised that for Bachelor's 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. In addition to the minimum overall GPA of 2.0, for baccalaureate degrees a GPA of 2.0 in upper level courses is required. Also, 24 upper level credits must be Capilano University courses. 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.
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 and Diplomas and Degrees
Associate degrees are provincial credentials that must satisfy specific requirements. These requirments may be found in the BC Transfer Guide
- Baccalaureate Degree
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Requires completion of a minimum of 120 credits
- Graduate Diploma
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Admission requirement: completion of a baccalaureate degree 30 credits of graduate-level courses (500)
- Graduate Certificate
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Admission requirement: completion of a baccalaureate degree 15 credits of graduate-level courses 500)
- Post-baccalaureate Diploma
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Admission requirement: completion of a baccalaureate degree 30 credits of primarily upper-level undergraduate courses (300 & 400)
- Post baccalaureate Certificate
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Admission requirement: completion of a baccalaureate degree 15 credits of primarily upper-level undergraduate courses (300 & 400)
- Advanced Diploma
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Requires completion of a minimum of 90 credits
- Associate Degree
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provincial credentials that must satisfy specific requirements which may be found in the BC Transfer Guide
- Diploma
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Requires completion of a minimum of 60 credits
- Advanced Advanced Certificate
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Requires completion of a minimum 45 credits
- Certificate
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Requires completion of a minimum 15 credits
- Citation
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Requires completion of 6 to 14 credits
- Statement of Completion
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Offered for particular contract courses to fulfill Ministry and business requests, and where documentation other than a transcript is required
Grades for transfer credit, equivalence, and so forth, while given credit will not be counted toward the program CGPA. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate with any of the above credentials. Some programs require a higher GPA. See specific program requirements.