Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal education universities in Canada. Located just one hour from Halifax, Nova Scotia and the international airport, Acadia is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy, and surrounded by over 200 kilometres of trails. When you step onto campus, you will find yourself in a place like nowhere else.
Acadia University is proudly located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
Canada
It starts with the fact that Acadia is based in Wolfville - possibly the friendliest and most welcoming town in the Maritimes.
Halifax
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
500 metres from the highest tides in the world
The Annapolis Valley & Wolfville
The Town of Wolfville and the university are completely supportive of one another. The residents appreciate all that the university contributes to the life and reputation of the town. They welcome students with open arms.
The small size of the university and the corresponding class sizes allow each student to be an individual and not a number.
Every student is welcomed to the university community and supported like family. For students searching for a supportive and welcoming university experience: Acadia is for you.
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Academic All-Canadian Athletes
15:1
student-faculty ratio
Average class size
28 80% 200+
Only Canadian university with a private research island degree options of degree programs have co-op options
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200+ Degree Options
Acadia students want to graduate with a specialty, while still having the opportunity to explore other areas of interest.
We encourage you to choose courses from a variety of disciplines, and you can do that with our 200+ flexible degree options.
What is a Faculty? A unit of related academic departments. At Acadia we have the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Pure & Applied Science, and the Faculty of Professional Studies.
What is a Degree or Program? An area of study to which you will apply, leading to an academic title (e.g. Bachelor of Arts). Acadia uses these terms interchangeably.
What is a Major? A recognized field of concentration in a degree program (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Geology).
What is a Minor? A minor is a secondary field of study to enhance your major.
What is Co-Op? A paid, relevant work term(s) in your area of study.
Open Acadia offers the flexible option of programming and learning opportunities online and on-campus to Acadia students and the greater community. Learn more about Open Acadia at openacadia.acadiau.ca
Faculty of Arts
Programs and courses taken through the Faculty of Arts better inform us of our shared cultural inheritance, and also assist in the shaping of an inquiring and critical mind. At their core, the Arts play a central role in helping us to develop individual and societal senses of moral responsibility, the desire to work for the welfare of others, and the recognition of the need to be open and respectful to different ways of thinking and cultural traditions.
Canadian Studies
Classics
Economics
English
Environmental and
Sustainability Studies
French
German
History
Law and Society
Math & Stats
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
Women’s and
Gender Studies
Faculty of Professional Studies
The Faculty of Professional Studies, grounded in Acadia’s liberal education tradition, provides professional preparation through degree programs in Business, Community Development, Education, Kinesiology, Music and Nursing. The Faculty of Professional Studies is focused on providing personalized education in order to meet students’ specific educational interests and needs. The Faculty is mindful of a changing society and is committed to exploring important social issues facing us, including the environment and globalization.
Business
• Accounting
• Business Technology Management
• Employment Relations
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Finance
• Marketing
Community Development
• Recreation Management
• Community Wellness
Education
• Elementary
Kinesiology
Music
• Bachelor of Music
• Music Education
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
Nursing
• Direct Entry
• Advanced Standing
• Outdoor & Adventure Education
• Social Activism
• Secondary
• Certificate in Music Therapy
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• LPN to BScN Pathway
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Science is a process of understanding the universe driven by curiosity and need. At Acadia, you will work closely with your professors and in the community, using evidence to evaluate, build, and transform knowledge. The Faculty offers unique and exciting opportunities to conduct groundbreaking discovery and applied research in our labs, field sites and with our partners.
Biology
Bioscience
• Bachelor of Science Applied Bioscience (Biopharma)
• Bachelor of Science Applied Bioscience (Beverage)
Chemistry
Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
Economics
Engineering
• Certificate of Applied Science (2 years)
• Bachelor of Applied Science & Certificate of Applied Science (3 years)
• Degree options
- Chemical
- Civil
- Environmental
- Electrical
- Industrial
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Mineral resources
Environmental Geoscience
Environmental Science
Geology
Mathematics & Statistics
• Integrated BSc/BEd program through Department of Mathematics and Statistics in cooperation with the School of Education (5 Years)
Nutrition & Dietetics
Physics
Psychology
Acadia University, along with Bishop’s, Mount Allison and St. Francis Xavier, is a proud member of the Maple League of Universities. Individually, each of our institutions is committed to delivering an extraordinary educational experience – student-centred, hands-on, and community-minded – and consistently rank among Canada’s very best primarily-undergraduate universities. Learn more about the Maple League at www.mapleleague.ca.
Expand Your Options & Your Degree
Minors available to enhance your Undergraduate Degree
• American Studies
• Art
• Atlantic Canadian Studies
• Biology
• Canadian Studies
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Comparative Religion
• Computer Science
• Cultural Studies
• Diaspora Studies
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Ethnocultural Diversity Studies
• French Studies
• French (Program of Proficiency)
• Geology
• German Studies
• German (Program of Proficiency)
• History
• International Development Studies
• Legal Studies
• Material and Visual Culture
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Nutrition
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theatre
• Women’s & Gender Studies
• World Literatures
250 ACRES TO CALL HOME
War Memorial House
Christofor Hall
Seminary House
Athletics Complex
Chipman House
55 University Ave
Roy Jodrey Hall
Eaton House
Whitman House
Dennis House
Crowell Tower
Wheelock Dining Hall
Chase Court
Nationally Accredited Co-Op Program
Acadia’s nationally accredited co-op program allows students to gain paid, professional work experience, learn from experts in their field, develop career goals, and create a network of professional contacts, all while completing their degree.
Co-op Programs are available in the following:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Community Development
Bachelor of Computer Science
Economics, English, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, French, German, History, Law and Society, Politics, Psychology, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies
Accounting, Business Technology Management, Employment Relations, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, and Marketing
Visit http://co-op.acadiau.ca to learn more.
Exchange Program
Acadia has exchange partnerships in 13 countries around the world! As part of your degree, third-year students who qualify can attend one of our exchange universities for up to one full academic year. The Exchange program offers incredible opportunities that will allow for personal development and you to gain new perspectives both inside and outside of the classroom. Visit exchangeprogram.acadiau.ca to learn more.
Acadia Grads get employed!
97% of Acadia Co-op Graduates are working or pursuing further education
$10,000 average earnings per work term
Exchange partnerships in 13 countries around the world!
Bon Portage Island: Acadia’s
Private Research Island
We have a long tradition of research in coastal environments, which support some of the most important and threatened habitats in the world. We can do so on our very own private research island, located in Shag Harbour, where students have the ability to conduct their own individual research.
Hands-on Research Environment
As an Undergraduate student, you will gain hands-on experience in a way that is not possible at larger universities. You may find yourself conducting research in the lab, working in a field, investigating archives in the library or even have your research published before you graduate. Your experience at Acadia will prepare you for further education or your career.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
August
Fall Orientation Week
September
October
November Application for Admission Opens
• Choose your program
• Review admission requirements
• Complete the application
• Provide required documentation
Fall Classes Begin
Residence Application Opens
• Complete your application online
Open House
• Register online
Open House
• Register online
Keep an eye on our social channels to find out when our events are happening. Can’t make it? Find out when Acadia is coming to you!
Can we add YouTube where the other social channels are listed (youtube.com/@AcadiaUniversity)?
February
Experience Acadia Day
• Register online
Nursing applications close on February 28th
March
Scholarship Deadline March 1st
(for additional scholarships on top of the grade-based entrance scholarships)
May
Residence Room Selection Begins
Scholarships and Financial Aid
University is a big investment. To help offset your costs, we offer some of the largest, most prestigious awards in the country. Each year, we distribute more than $5 million in awards.
Once you apply, you’ll be automatically considered for entrance scholarships. As your partner in education, we will work with you and your family to make it as easy as possible for you to attend Acadia.
Scholarship Tiers
• Tier 4 (80-84.9%): $500 per year + $500 toward residence room
($4,500 total)
• Tier 3 (85-89.9%): $1,000 per year + $500 toward residence room
($6,500 total)
• Tier 2 (90-94.9%): $2,000 per year ($8,000 total)
• Tier 1 (95%+): $2,500 per year ($10,000 total)
Note:
All amounts are for up to 4 years. Tiers 3 and 4 include an additional $500 toward residence room in year 2.
Scholarship considerations begin at 80%, and scholarship averages are calculated using grade 11 and grade 12 marks.
Eligible students will have the option to apply for additional funding opportunities.
For more information, visit: scholarships.acadiau.ca
Admission Requirements
FACULTY OF ARTS
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Residence at Acadia
At the heart of the Acadia experience is living on our one-of-a-kind campus. Beautiful views, all-inclusive residence buildings, and a community that is so welcoming you have to experience it to believe it, are just some of the reasons to consider Acadia residence.
Residence is guaranteed for all first-year students. Whether you want to come home to a lively community, a quiet place for study and reflection, or a healthy mix of both – the variety of 11 different residence buildings on campus ensures that there’s an option just right for you.
Visit residencelife.acadiau.ca to learn more.
90% of first-year students live on campus
Food Can’t Get Fresher Than This
Wheelock Dining Hall is led by our award-winning chef, who has the luxury of working with fresh produce grown in Acadia’s organic garden – which happens to be located just two minutes away from the kitchen itself.
We also offer an array of meal-plan options so that students can find options that perfectly fit with their unique lifestyle and diet.
Meal Plan Options
There are three 7-Day Plan Options and one 5-Day Plan. Visit acadiau.ca/student-life/residence-campus-life/ dining-on-campus.html for more details.
Never Alone, Always Supported – That’s the Acadia Promise
We are committed to ensuring all students feel that they are supported in their pursuit of becoming the best version of themselves. We honour that commitment by making our unparalleled student services as accessible as possible at all times.
Acadia Human Rights and Equity Office equity@acadiau.ca
The Human Rights and Equity Office supports all students, staff and faculty. The fundamental objective of this office is to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the university community.
Accessible Learning Services is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities and resources. Students who require accommodations are encouraged to contact Accessible Learning Services to discuss resources and supports in more detail.
African Descent Student Opportunity and Success
dotun.olutoke@acadiau.ca
The Office of African Descent Student Opportunity and Success is a support and educational service for students of African descent. The mission of this office is to facilitate student success from students entering Acadia University and into their future. This is done by advising students, providing resources, academic support, employment navigation, community engagement and many other opportunities designed for the successful retention of students of African descent.
ASU Peer Supports
alicia.johnson@acadiau.ca
The Acadia Students’ Union is an organization led by students, for students. There are a number of peer support groups within the ASU including Acadia Pride, Women’s Centre, and the Acadia Mental Health Initiative.
Career and Experiential Learning cel.acadiau.ca/welcome.html
Career and Experiential Learning supports students’ and alumni career journeys by offering personalized career coaching, coordinating co-op and internship opportunities, hosting skill-building workshops, and providing access to job boards and other experiential learning resources. We connect you with the tools, experiences, and networks needed to succeed during your time at Acadia and beyond.
Counselling Centre
counselling@acadiau.ca
The Counselling Centre offers free and confidential services for all Acadia students, and will be there to support your mental health needs.
Sexual Health Resource Centre
shrc.asu@acadiau.ca
The SHRC works to facilitate students’ advancement, growth, and development of sexual health knowledge and practices by providing education, resources, support and access to products for the Acadia community.
Sexual Violence Response and Education Centre
svrec@acadiau.ca
The SVREC provides support for all members of the Acadia community who have been affected by sexualized violence. The SVREC can help you understand, access, and navigate supports such as counselling, medical services, academic or workplace accommodations, and legal aid.
Student Advising and Support studentsupport@acadiau.ca
Our Student Advising team is here to support you throughout your academic journey. Whether you’re selecting courses, navigating degree requirements, exploring career paths, or seeking personal guidance, our advisors work in consultation with departments across campus to provide personalized support tailored to your unique needs. We are committed to helping you achieve your academic goals, overcome challenges, and make the most of your university experience.
Student Health Centre studenthealth@acadiau.ca
Our on-campus physicians will be your family doctor while you are away from home and will continue to provide services you would regularly receive at home.
The Manning Memorial Chapel
marjorie.lewis@acadiau.ca
The Chapel is an inclusive place that hosts both secular and non-secular groups. The Chapel is home to a variety of events, from concerts to yoga to potlucks.
Wong International Centre international@acadiau.ca
The Wong International Centre provides international students a community to meet and connect with other international students at Acadia. The Centre also provides support in the form of immigration advising, non-academic advising, SIN clinics and much more.
LIFE AT ACADIA
There’s a vibrant life outside of the classroom to experience at Acadia.
Whether you want to stay active, pursue a passion, try something different, give back to the community or just meet someone new, we encourage students to get involved! We offer over 80 clubs and societies that span across three distinct categories: academic, interest, and sport.
While our diversity of options means you’ll likely be able to find your fit, students have the option to apply to create their own club or society, which can provide funding and booking space benefits.
Included with your tuition, all Acadia students have access to our state-ofthe-art athletics facilities that include: fitness centre, gymnasium, pool, icerink, indoor running track, outdoor turf field, and over 200 km of outdoor trails.
LIKE NOWHERE ELSE
Campus Tours and Events
Don’t take our word for it, see what Acadia has to offer with your own eyes! Book a campus tour today, and experience what it’s like to be a student at Acadia while living in the beautiful community of Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
The tour will include Vaughan Memorial Library, Student Union Building, Residence Rooms & Common Spaces, Athletics Complex and many other buildings specific to your program of interest. If you wish to add any other stops, just let your ambassador know and we will do our best to accommodate.
One-on-one meetings are also available while classes are in session. Be sure to request when you register.
Open House
• Familiarize yourself with the Acadia campus and meet faculty and staff
• Learn about our different academic programs and financial aid packages
Experience Acadia Day
• A day for students to fully immerse themselves in life at Acadia
• Experience a mock lecture and meet your program faculty and staff
• Visit the Student Life Fair to learn about the resources, clubs, societies and extracurricular activities available
• Explore residences to plan your future home away from home
Make your trip to campus easier by taking advantage of our Boarding Pass program. Whether you are driving, flying, or taking the bus, we will pay your way here!* Get on board for your chance to experience a day in the life of an Acadia student.
Contact campustours@acadiau.ca for more information.
