Undergraduate Application
School of Education

So you've decided to enter the challenging, and rewarding field of education. If you're looking for a place to help train and support you as you prepare for this calling you've come to the right place. We want to see you be the best you can be, and will help you get there. Let’s get started!

Before you apply

• Browse the School of Education and see if you think this is the challenge for you.
• Check the admission requirements for the education program to see if you're eligible to apply.
• If you have any further questions about the program please contact the School of Education
• For assistance in completing the application, contact the Admissions Office.

How to apply

Applying online takes about 15 minutes. You can come back to the application form anytime; just make sure you save the sections you have completed before exiting.

You’ll need:

• $35 CDN application processing fee, which you can pay online with a credit card
• A recognized Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.67 (70%) GPA in the last three years (90 credit hours) of undergraduate study.
• If you wish to be considered for both the 16-month and 2-year programs please submit only ONE application. There is a place on the Supplemental form to indicate that you would like to be considered for both sessions. For online submissions, the Supplemental form will be available, as soon as your application is processed, by logging into the applicant portal.

 Apply now!

Transcripts

Provide an official transcript from every post secondary institution attended, except Acadia University. Have the Registrar's Office from each post-secondary institution you attended, except Acadia, send copies of your official transcript to the Admissions Office by fax or mail to:

Admissions Office
Acadia University
Box 7
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6

Note: Prior to applying, all international transcripts must be assessed by the School of Education, B.Ed. Program Manager.

Additional Items for Submission

• Supplemental Form - This will be available from the applicant portal as soon as your application has been processed. For assistance filling out this form we offer Supplemental Form Guidelines (PDF) to help you through this task.
• Referee Form - You should provide the electronic referee form link to each of your three referees, who may then complete and submit the form to us directly..

Receiving a Decision

Once you have submitted your application, and all supporting documents have been received, they will all be considered by the Admissions Committee. You may be also asked to complete further documentation (there is a four-part Supplementary Package), or even an interview may be requested as the approval process continues. For more information on these please see the Admissions Information page on the Education website. Once the process is complete all candidates who have been selected will be contacted.