Capilano University (CapU) is a public university based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with programming serving the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky corridor. It was founded in 1968 as Capilano College by school boards and residents of the North Shore and Howe Sound based on the need for a public institution serving the local communities. Initial enrollment was 784 students. In 2008, the province changed Capilano College's designation to a university and, as of 2018, it has grown to enroll approximately 8,500 students per year. Capilano University's academic offerings include liberal arts, professional, and career programs which lead to certificates, diplomas, and degrees at the primarily undergraduate level.