Mature and Part-Time University Students Association

What is MAPUS all about?

You are a member of MAPUS if:

  • you are a mature student (one who enrolled at BCA at age 21 years or older)
  • you are a part-time student (one who is enrolled in less than 3 courses per semester).

The MAPUS lounge is located in the lower level of Main Building room 102.

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MAPUS members are welcome to use the lounge at any time. You will find lockers, a mini-kitchen, and a resource center.

MAPUS is a place to:

  •     meet students with similar interests,
  •     leave or receive messages
  •     make new friends
  •     or just hang out between classes.

Current office hours
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

If you are thinking of enrolling at BCA and have questions and would like to meet with a MAPUS Representative, please feel free to leave a message at (902) 566-0448 and someone will gladly call you back, or if you prefer you can email MAPUS with any questions at: mapus@

Messages are checked on a daily basis.

The MAPUS Mandate

MAPUS originated in 1983 as a means of providing mature and part-time students with a voice on campus and a place to gather. MAPUS has been recognized as a significant part of BCA with seats on the Senate and Student Council.

MAPUS is dedicated to ensuring that mature and part-time students at BCA have a positive experience. This is accomplished by maintaining a lounge where students are welcomed and feel comfortable, offering services and activities specific to their needs, providing a staff resource person to assist students, and acting as an advocate for all mature and part-time students at BCA.

MAPUS Mission Statement
adopted April 5, 2007

MAPUS is dedicated to enriching the university experience of mature and part-time student members by providing an advisory, supportive, and social environment.  MAPUS also provides representation for members to university administration and other organizations on campus.

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