Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Graduate Studies

Master's Theses and Deadlines

Please review your responsibilities, and those of your supervisor in the Graduate Thesis Supervision document. When you are getting ready to write your thesis, you should consult the guidelines (.docx).

Key Steps

  • Read the instructions
    As you begin your thesis writing, please consult the Instructions For the Preparation and Presentation of Master's Theses (.docx) document to ensure you are formatting your document according to the guidelines.

  • Understand the role of the examiner
    The Supervisor/Graduate Coordinator will identify a suitable external examiner. PLEASE NOTE: Students are not permitted to have contact with the external examiner prior to the defence date. For more detailed information, please refer to the Instructions For the Preparation and Presentation of Master's Theses (.docx) and Thesis Defence Responsibilities documents.

  • Send your thesis before your defence
    Submit an electronic copy of your thesis by email to the Graduate Studies Officer along with the signed Request for Master's Thesis Defence form (.docx) four (4) weeks prior to the confirmed defence date.

  • Prepare to defend your thesis
    Read our How to Prepare for Your Thesis Defence guide (.docx) for more information about the format of the thesis defence and technology options.

  • Review the checklist before you send your final thesis
    As you prepare your final thesis for submission, please refer to the Student Check List (.docx)

  • Complete your thesis declaration with your supervisor
    You and your supervisor will sign the Thesis Declaration form (.docx) after all revisions have been made.

  • Send your thesis
    You will upload your final thesis (after defence and revisions), and the signed Thesis Declaration form, to the Library website. IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon submission, your thesis sits in a queue to be available to the public at a later date through the Library website. The Library does an upload of theses in January and June of each year. Therefore, if you graduate in October, your thesis will not be available for viewing until January. If you graduate in May, your thesis will be available for viewing in June.

Templates

Templates may be provided by your Department/School or The Learning Technologies Centre, but it is your responsibility to ensure that your thesis conforms to the formatting required by Graduate Studies as outlined in the Instructions for the Preparation and Presentation of Master's Theses document.

  • Forms pertaining to theses defences can be found under the forms section of our website.
  • If you're looking to view a previous thesis, you can do so search from the main Scholars page by either the student name or thesis title. You can also get the full list of digital theses then use the facets on the side to filter down.

    If you have any questions, please direct them to the Graduate Studies Officer.

Deadlines: apply to graduate and final thesis submission

Deadlines to apply to graduate:

  • Spring 2026 - January 14th, 2026
  • Fall 2026 - September 11th, 2026
  • Spring 2027 - January 15th, 2027
  • Fall 2027 - September 10th, 2027
  • Spring 2028 - January 14th, 2028

Please login to Colleague Self-Service to apply to graduate. If you miss the deadline listed above for the time period that you wish to graduate, please contact the Registrar's Office. You may still be able to make an application, but there will be a late fee charged to your Student Account.

Deadlines to submit final thesis:

  • Spring 2026 Convocation - April 23rd, 2026
  • Fall 2026 Graduation - September 25th, 2026
  • To avoid Winter 2027 fees - December 18th, 2026
  • Spring 2027 Convocation - April 19th, 2027
  • Fall 2027 Graduation - September 24th, 2027
  • To avoid Winter 2028 fees - December 17th, 2027
  • Spring 2028 Convocation - April 17th, 2028

Contact Us

The Graduate Studies Office can be reached Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. AST.

Please send admission inquiries to:

Connect with your Department/School advisor:
Graduate Advisors

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Mailing Address
Acadia University
Graduate Studies
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Canada
Courier Address
15 University Avenue
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Canada
Ph. 902.585.2201
Staff

Dr. Kate Ashley
Vice-Provost Academic Policy & Graduate Studies

Theresa Starratt
Graduate Studies Officer
Horton Hall, Room 214

Students

Acadia Graduate Student Association (AGSA) represents current Graduate Students