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Important Dates for
Incoming Students

2026
Apr
28

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2026
May
04

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“We know that belonging, representation, and early encouragement matter enormously in shaping whether young women see science as a place where they belong,” says Dr. Randy Newman, chair of Acadia’s Department of Psychology,

Dr. Newman is also the co-chair of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Acadia alongside Dr. Melanie Coombs (Biology). The initiative supports women and girls in science and engineering while also fostering institutional and cultural change within STEM environments.

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The results of Enactus Acadia’s performance at the Atlantic Canada Regional Exposition are in... and they brought home three trophies!

The team of more than 20 students from across campus represented Acadia with professionalism, innovation, and tremendous grit throughout the competition, held in Halifax February 26 and 27. The competition sees teams showcase how their community outreach projects and business ventures are making an impact.

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One minute, you’re a kid being asked what you want to be when you grow up: you’re free to imagine and dream big, with no strings attached. The next, you’re filling out university applications, double-checking prerequisites, and feeling like what you choose next will set your life’s path in motion. No pressure, right?

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Aerial View of Acadia

The Campus

The 250-acre Acadia campus is located in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Your classes are a 5-minute walk from any student residence on campus. Our campus offers breathtaking views and cozy study environments in spaces like the iconic K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens.

With 90% of first-year students living in residence and 92% of off-campus students living within one kilometre of the university, the campus is the epicenter of Acadia's social life. Students who live off-campus still gravitate to this hub of activity.

The Town

Located just an hour from Halifax and Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Wolfville is the kind of college town you've always imagined. Streets are lined with bistros, coffee shops, lively pubs, and quirky boutiques.

The town is framed by the rolling hills of the Annapolis Valley and the waters of the Minas Basin, home to the highest tides in the world. Wolfville is nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia’s award-winning wine region. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is only 10 minutes away.

Getting a Coffee Downtown
Port Pub in Port Williams

The Experience

As an Acadia student, you’ll experience a friendly town lifestyle, small class sizes, and academic excellence. You’ll be part of a warm and welcoming campus and a diverse and vibrant community. Our outstanding architecture and natural beauty are a bonus!

Our average class size is 28 students, and the student to professor ratio is 15:1. We offer some of the best dining at any Canadian university. Our Athletics Complex contains a host of facilities for students and the community.