Program Change Information

There are three options for Students to change into a different Academic Program.

1. Program Changes for students recently admitted to CBU who have not started CBU Courses.
2. Program Change for current CBU students who HAVE completed CBU courses in their current program.
3. Program Change for students to declare an Area of Study (major/concentration/academic field) within your current program.

Program Change Procedure

A program change request must be made using the Service Request Form. Students need to follow the steps below and apply online. All students will require advising after a program change is approved. Therefore, students will not be able to register for classes until advising has occurred. A program change may affect student fees. International Application Deadlines may apply to program change approvals. Click Here! International Application Deadlines . In addition, some programs may require students to complete a minimum period in their current program before a program change will be approved. Program information is provided below.

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Click Here! To Apply for a Program Change

Program Change Eligibility 

1. Program Change: (Program Change for recently admitted CBU students who HAVE NOT completed CBU courses)

Reminder – Completion of a Program Change form does not confirm a program change has been accepted. Click Here! Select Option Four

Program Change Criteria and Important Information: 

1. Student meets all admission criteria.
2. A program change may affect student fees.
3. There is seat availability.
4. Student is in good academic and financial standing.
5. Students are only eligible for one program change per academic year.
6. Students will need to be re-advised in their new program of study before they can register for classes:
7. No applications will be considered after:
   • Oct 31 for the Winter Term (January Start)
   • March 31 for Spring/Summer Session (May Start)
   • July 31 for Fall Term (September Start)
8. Certain programs have earlier deadlines for new transfers than others.
9. During peak periods, there will be higher than normal processing times (September, January, May)
10. Programs requiring departmental approval may have longer than normal processing times.
11. International Application Deadlines may apply to program change approvals.

Click Here! International Application Deadlines

Note: Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be approved.

* PLEASE NOTE – For confirmation, all communication on a program change request will be sent via the CBU Student Email Account. Please note that processing time can take up to two weeks.

**Some programs require students to complete a minimum period in their current program before a program change will be approved.

2. Program Change: Program Change for current CBU students who HAVE completed CBU courses in their current program Click Here! Select Option Five

Reminder – Completion of a Program Change form does not confirm that a program change has been accepted.

Program Change Criteria and Important Information: 

1. Student meets all admission criteria.
2. A program change may affect student fees.
3. There is seat availability.
4. Student is in good academic and financial standing.
5. Students are only eligible for one program change per academic year.
6. Students will need to be re-advised in their new program of study before they can register for classes:
7. No applications will be considered after:
   • Oct 31 for the Winter Term (January Start)
   • March 31 for Spring/Summer Session (May Start)
   • July 31 for Fall Term (September Start)
8. Certain programs have earlier deadlines for new transfers than others.
9. During peak periods, there will be higher than normal processing times (September, January, May)
10. Programs requiring departmental approval may have longer than normal processing times.
11. International Application Deadlines may apply to program change approvals.

Click Here! International Application Deadlines

Note: Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be approved.

* PLEASE NOTE – For confirmation, all communication on a program change request will be sent via the CBU Student Email Account. Please note that processing time can take up to two weeks.

**Some programs require students to complete a minimum period in their current program before a program change will be approved.

3. Program Change: Declare an Area of Study (major/concentration/academic field) within your current program. Click Here! Select Option Six

Reminder – Completion of a Program Change form does not confirm that a program change has been accepted.

Program Change Criteria and Important Information: 

1. Student meets all admission criteria.
2. A program change may affect student fees.
3. There is seat availability.
4. Student is in good academic and financial standing.
5. Students are only eligible for one program change per academic year.
6. Students will need to be re-advised in their new program of study before they can register for classes:
7. No applications will be considered after:
   • Oct 31 for the Winter Term (January Start)
   • March 31 for Spring/Summer Session (May Start)
   • July 31 for Fall Term (September Start)
8. Certain programs have earlier deadlines for new transfers than others.
9. During peak periods, there will be higher than normal processing times (September, January, May)
10. Programs requiring departmental approval may have longer than normal processing times.
11. International Application Deadlines may apply to program change approvals.

Click Here! International Application Deadlines

Note: Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be approved.

* PLEASE NOTE – For confirmation, all communication on a program change request will be sent via the CBU Student Email Account. Please note that processing time can take up to two weeks.

**Some programs require students to complete a minimum period in their current program before a program change will be approved.

Contact admissions@cbu.ca for additional information.