You are expected to quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days once you arrive in Nova Scotia unless you already live in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island. Every adult from outside these provinces needs to complete a Nova Scotia Safe Check-In Form before they travel to the province.
If you are travelling internationally, please consult the Government of Canada's latest travel guidance. You must test negative for COVID-19 before travelling to Canada, and additional restrictions went into effect on February 22:
Please be aware that Nova Scotia remains in a State of Emergency and several federal advisories and orders are in place.
The Nova Scotia government recommends that students returning to Nova Scotia from out-of-province travel schedule a COVID-19 test on day 6, 7, or 8 of their mandatory 14-day self-isolation period. Your COVID-19 test will be done at Acadia, and transport is available if needed. You can learn more by reading the government's fact sheet for post-secondary students (PDF), and book an appointment online.
As of January 9, 2021, new travel restrictions apply to those returning to Nova Scotia from New Brunswick. Students travelling from New Brunswick are advised to follow the NS Provincial Essential Travel guidelines when completing their 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) period. Please monitor government announcements for details. These restrictions also apply to students returning to Nova Scotia from Newfoundland and Labrador, effective February 10.
The province of Price Edward Island has suspended its participation in the Atlantic Bubble agreement. As of February 10, 2021, Nova Scotia has not imposed restrictions on visitors arriving from PEI. This means that you are currently able to return to Acadia from PEI without quarantining. However, if you leave Acadia to visit PEI, you will have to quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days upon your arrival there. Students who started their travel in Prince Edward Island and who are travelling through New Brunswick with minimal or no stops will not be subject to the 14-day self-isolation period.
Please be aware of local regulations and requirements before you leave Nova Scotia.
Once you arrive at Acadia, we strongly encourage you not to leave the designated travel zone (currently Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island), even on weekends and study break. Staff and faculty are limited to essential travel only, requiring approval of a Vice-President or President.
Anyone returning from travel from outside of these provinces must follow the quarantine (self-isolation) rules of the province and quarantine (self-isolate) for 14 days before returning to campus. Students travelling from New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are advised to follow the NS Provincial Essential Travel guidelines when completing their 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) period.
To study on campus at Acadia in Winter 2021, you must have a valid study permit or letter of introduction, and you must be able to travel to Nova Scotia by January 3rd, 2021. Learn more about your options to study virtually or defer your studies.
Please visit the Wong International Centre's Arrival and Orientation page to learn about travelling to Canada. Staff are available online to provide assistance with immigration documents, taxes, and other questions.
No, you are required to provide additional documentation. Please review the Travel Document Checklist outlined on the International Students – Arrival and Orientation page.
You will need to use the ArriveCAN app to provide travel and contact information, a quarantine plan, and a COVID-19 symptom self-assessment, and you'll need to show your ArriveCAN receipt when you arrive. You will also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken before your flight.
Within 48 hours of arriving in Canada, you need to confirm that you have arrived at your place of quarantine or isolation.
You will also need to complete a daily COVID-19 symptom self-assessment during your quarantine period using the ArriveCAN app or calling 1-833-641-0343 (toll free).
Effective January 7, all travellers five years of age or older must provide proof of a negative laboratory test result for COVID-19 to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. There are time-limited flexibilities for travellers departing from some countries in recognition of the need for testing systems to adjust.
The Canadian government mandates that all international travellers must quarantine (self-isolate) for two weeks upon arrival, even if you have proof of having recovered from COVID-19 in your home country.
No, you are required to provide additional documentation. Please review the Travel Document Checklist outlined on the International Students – Arrival and Orientation page.
Effective February 22, you will need to need to use ArriveCAN (app, website, or phone) to submit your contact, travel, and quarantine information prior to crossing the Canadian border by land or air.
Students on exchange programs must notify Michael Holmes at michael.holmes@acadiau.ca when they arrive in Canada.
Our travel health insurer, SSQ, will be covering all emergency medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 for those travelling outside of Canada effective October 1, 2020.
Remember that in all countries affected by the coronavirus, any directives issued by the local government and public safety authorities will supersede those of SSQ's assistance service. As a result, access to health care may be limited.
For more information, please contact your SSQ Insurance account manager or Human Resources.