2021-01-21 17:30
Dear members of our campus community:
Acadia University was notified today of a new positive case on campus. The individual tested positive after completing a 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) period. The student has been on campus to attend classes on January 18, 19, and 20. We thank the student for following public health protocols and wish them good health.
Read more … Confirmed COVID-19 case at Acadia January 21, 2021
2021-01-15 16:26
Students are returning in-person and online
Acadia University continues to be in Phase 4 of our Return to Campus Safely Plan.
During the Winter Term, Phase 4 allowed for a gradual return of students so they coould complete 14-days of self-isolation (quarantine) required for people entering Nova Scotia from everywhere except Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Self-isolating students must complete a daily digital check-in and can also expect routine visits from local law enforcement to ensure compliance.
Students not requiring quarantine (self-isolation) are allowed into their residence on January 17. Classes begin on Monday, January 18.
Read more … Campus Update: Winter Term COVID-19 Considerations
2021-01-15 12:46
Acadia University students, faculty, and staff only are invited to COVID-19 pop-up rapid testing on campus on January 19th. To be tested, you must meet the following requirements:
Read more … Campus Advisory: COVID-19 Pop-Up Rapid Testing
2021-01-10 20:00
While we have been very diligent in taking health and safety measures, Acadia University is not immune to COVID-19. Today, January 10, 2021, the University became aware that a campus community member tested positive for COVID-19. The case is related to travel, and a student has been quarantining (self-isolating) as required in residence. The student has not experienced symptoms, and we are grateful to them for following health advice for testing and quarantine. Nova Scotia Public Health is monitoring the situation.
Read more … Positive COVID-19 test confirmed on campus
2021-01-08 14:53
The Province of Nova Scotia has announced a change to public health directives relating to travellers from New Brunswick that will impact students.
Acadia has plans in place to support our residence students from New Brunswick during quarantine (self-isolation). Off-campus students from New Brunswick also have access to support through the Acadia Students’ Union.
Read more … Change for Travellers from New Brunswick
2021-01-08 10:28
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2021-01-08 10:10
2021-01-07 08:46
To protect yourself, your friends, and your community, Acadia University and the Government of Nova Scotia strongly encourage students that have arrived in Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Canada to be tested for COVID-19 on day 6, 7, or 8 after your arrival in Nova Scotia. Asymptomatic testing is an important way we can all help reduce community spread.
Read more … COVID-19 tests recommended for out-of-province students
2020-11-27 15:59
2020-11-24 17:35
Dear colleagues and students,
Today, the Nova Scotia government has announced 37 new COVID-19 cases, including a confirmed case in a nearby high school and a rapid increase of confirmed cases in the Central Zone, Northern Zone, and some Western Zone areas due to community spread.
Read more … Campus Update: Follow COVID-19 measures to protect yourself and others
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Contact residencelife@acadiau.ca for residence-related COVID-19 inquiries, and visit our Student Services page for mental health support and more.
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