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.
It starts with the fact that Acadia is based in Wolfville - possibly the friendliest and most welcoming town in the Maritimes.
The Annapolis Valley & Wolfville The Town of Wolfville and the university are completely supportive of one another. The residents appreciate all that the university
Canada
Halifax
contributes to the life and reputation of the town. They welcome students with open arms.
Wolfville, Nova Scotia 500 metres from the highest tides in the world
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.
150
Academic All-Canadian Athletes
15:1
student-faculty ratio
28
Average class size
Only Canadian university with a private research island
80%
of degree programs have co-op options
200+ degree options
3,500
5-min
100s
new undergraduate friends
walk to class from any residence
of volunteer opportunities
5 million
50+
36,000
$
in scholarships and financial aid
countries represented at Acadia
alumni worldwide
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
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CANADA’S
MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES – HUFFINGTON POST
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
Math
Classics
Philosophy
Economics
Politics
English
Psychology
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Sociology
French German History Law and Society
Statistics 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, and Music. 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
• Outdoor & Adventure Education
Science is a process of understanding the universe
• Social Activism
driven by curiosity and need. At Acadia, you will work
• Secondary
using evidence to evaluate, build, and transform
closely with your professors and in the community, knowledge. The Faculty offers unique and exciting
Kinesiology
opportunities to conduct groundbreaking discovery
Music • Bachelor of Music
• Certificate in Music Therapy
• Music Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science and applied research in our labs, field sites and with our partners.
Biology 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) • D egree 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)
Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Physics Psychology
Expand Your Options & Your Degree
Minors available to enhance your Undergraduate Degree
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.
• American Studies
• French (Program of Proficiency)
• Art
• Geology
• Atlantic Canadian Studies
• German Studies
• Biology
• German (Program of Proficiency)
• Canadian Studies
• History
• Chemistry
• International Development Studies
• Classical Studies
• Legal Studies
• Comparative Religion
• Material and Visual Culture
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Cultural Studies
• Nutrition
• Diaspora Studies
• Psychology
• Economics
• Sociology
• English
• Spanish Studies
• Environmental Science
• Spanish (Program of Proficiency)
• Environmental Studies
• Theatre
• Ethnocultural Diversity Studies
• Women’s & Gender Studies
• French Studies
• World Literatures
War Memorial House Dennis House Seminary House
Athletics Complex
Whitman House
Crowell Tower
Christofor Hall Wheelock Dining Hall Chipman House
Eaton House
Roy Jodrey Hall Cutten House
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
Acadia Grads get employed!
Economics, English, Environmental and
Sustainability Studies, French, German, History, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish and Women’s and Gender Studies
Bachelor of Science
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics & Statistics, Nutrition, Physics, and Psychology
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting, Business Technology Management, Employment Relations, Entrepreneurship and
97% of Acadia Co-op Graduates are working or pursuing further education
Innovation, Finance, and Marketing
Bachelor of Community Development
$10,000 average earnings per work term
We have a long tradition of research in coastal
Bachelor of Computer Science
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, where students have the
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.
Bon Portage Island: Acadia’s Private Research Island
ability to conduct their own individual research.
Exchange partnerships in 13 countries around the world!
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
September Application for Admission Opens
• Choose your program • Review admission requirements • Complete the application • Provide required documentation
October
February
March
May
Residence Application Opens
Experience Acadia Day
Scholarship Deadline March 1st (for additional scholarships on top of the grade-based entrance scholarships)
Residence Room Selection Begins
• Complete your application
Open House
• Register online
• Register online
Fall Orientation Week Fall Classes Begin
Open House
• Register online
Keep an eye on our social channels to find out when Acadia is coming to you! @acadiau @acadiau facebook.com/acadiauniversity linkedin.com/school/ acadia-university
Admission Requirements
Scholarships and Financial Aid Majors
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)
English
Math*
Science
Additional Academic Subjects
Minimum Overall Average
Other Requirements
No
FACULTY OF ARTS
FACULTY OF ARTS
All majors except Economics, Music, and Psychology
Yes
No
No
4 other courses
70%
Economics
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
70%
No
Music
Yes
No
No
4 other courses
70%
All prospective students will also complete a School of Music application.
Psychology
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
75%
No
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry 12 and Precalculus 12
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
75%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Precalculus and Chemistry
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Applied Science (Engineering)
Yes
Precalculus 12
Biology
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
Chemistry
Yes
Precalculus 12
Applied Computer Science / Computer Science
Yes
Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Precalculus
Economics
Yes
Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Precalculus
Environmental Geoscience
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry
Scholarship considerations begin at 80%
Environmental Science
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry
For more information, visit: scholarships.acadiau.ca
Geology
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry
Mathematics & Statistics
Yes
Precalculus 12
3 other courses
70%
A minimum of 70% in Precalculus
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
Chemistry 12 2 other courses
70%
A minimum of 60% in Chemistry
Physics
Yes
Precalculus 12
Psychology
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
• 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.
FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
No
No
3 other courses
70%
Physics 12 recommended and a minimum of 60% in Precalculus
No
3 other courses
75%
No
FACULTY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Business Administration
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
70%
A minimum of 70% in English
Community Development
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
70%
No
Kinesiology
Yes
Math 12 or Precalculus 12
No
3 other courses
75%
No
Residence at Acadia At the heart of the Acadia experience is living on our one-of-a-kind campus. Beautiful views,
Food Can’t Get Fresher Than This
all-inclusive residence buildings, and a community that is so welcoming you have to experience
Wheelock Dining Hall is led by our award-winning
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.
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.
90% of first-year students live on campus
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 Equity Office equity@acadiau.ca The Equity Officer is available to students, staff, and faculty. The fundamental objective of the Equity Office is to prevent discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal harassment from occurring. Accessible Learning Services accessible.learning@acadiau.ca Our main priority is to aid students in gaining the proper tools and resources they need to excel in their courses and maximize opportunities for a successful experience at Acadia.
African Descent and Indigenous Student Opportunity and Success janique.ellis@acadiau.ca The Office of African Descent and Indigenous Student Opportunity and Success is a support and educational service for Indigenous students and 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 Indigenous students and 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.
New Student Mentor studentsupport@acadiau.ca During your Orientation week, you can sign up for a mentor to guide you through the early stages of your first year. 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.
Career Services career.services@acadiau.ca Career Services supports students’ and alumni career journeys by facilitating skill building workshops, sharing opportunities through our job board, offering 1 on 1 coaching and advising sessions, and connecting you with employers. 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.
Student Advising and Support studentsupport@acadiau.ca Your student advisors can provide you with the support you need to navigate personal and academic concerns. Student advisors can also guide you to helpful resources like specific academic department support or health services. 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.
Campus Tours 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,
Make your trip to campus easier by
Nova Scotia.
taking advantage of our Boarding Pass
Included in the tour:
flying, or taking the bus, we will pay
• Beveridge Arts Centre • Vaughan Memorial Library • Student Union Building
program. Whether you are driving, your way here!* Get on board for your chance to experience a day in the life of an Acadia student.
• Residence Rooms & Common Spaces • K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens • Huggins Science Hall • Huestis Innovation Science Pavilion • Acadia Athletics Complex If you wish to add any other stops, just let your ambassador know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Contact campustours@acadiau.ca
One-on-one meetings are also available while classes are in session. Be sure to request when you register.
*Restrictions Apply
for more information.
www.acadiau.ca
1-877-585-1121 | acadia4u@acadiau.ca
15 University Avenue, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6