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Important Dates

  1. Feb 2025
  2. Mar 2025
  3. May 2025
  4. May 2025
  5. June 2025

  1. Open House

    If you're considering which school is the right fit for you, join us for our Open House event on February 7 and see for yourself! Familiarize yourself with the campus and our programs, meet other future students, and create dialogue with faculty.

  2. Scholarship Deadline

    Apply by March 1st to be considered for additional scholarships on top of the grade-based entrance awards. If you've already been accepted, you can register for your courses beginning in March.

  3. Residence Room Selection Begins

    Residence room selection begins in May. Apply and pay your deposit by the deadline to ensure you don't miss out on your preferred room.

  4. Course Registration

    First-year students can register for their courses in May. Details will be announced in the spring.

  5. Student Loans

    Don't forget to apply for student loans! Visit the Office of Student Accounts to learn more or ask questions.

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News & Events

Students in Dr. Laura Robinson's "Adapting Anne of Green Gables" class got outside their comfort zones by taking their work public! Read all about the one-of-a-kind experience students are getting at Acadia that's setting them up for future success.

Dr. Allison Walker (Biology) says "the world needs more mycologists." Read all about the fascinating work that Acadia's fungal dream team is doing, and find out why you should immerse yourself in the world of fantastic fungi!

Acadia's researchers are working across the disciplines to fight climate change. At the third annual President's Panel, researchers shared their work for an evening of inspiration and hope for our collective future.

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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.