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Why Acadia?
Meet Lily (BBA, '23) from Ottawa, Ontario.
Hi! I’m a fourth year Business Administration student in the Co-op program. I love Acadia’s small class sizes and being able to connect with professors one-on-one. Acadia and the Town of Wolfville feel like home to me because I am always able to find a familiar face on campus and around town.
From making lifelong friends in school to meeting members of the community, my experience at Acadia will follow me through all aspects of life.
Leading supports and services
Explore our vast array of student life supports that empower Acadia students every day.
Welcoming learning environment
15:1 student faculty ratio, average class size of 28, 5 minute walk to class from any residence.
200+ degree
options
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$5 million in scholarships
Explore scholarships and bursaries available to support your education.
Program Search
Acadia offers degree programs in the faculties of Arts, Professional Studies, Pure and Applied Sciences, and Theology. We encourage you to choose courses from a variety of disciplines. Click on each program to discover details and career ideas.
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Important Dates
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Fall Orientation Week
Welcome Home! Join us for Fall Orientation Week and get ready for your first week of classes!
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Application for Admission Opens
- Choose your program
- Review admission requirements
- Complete your application
- Provide required documentation
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Open House, Residence Application
If you've already applied to Acadia, complete your application to live in residence. If you're still considering which school is the right fit for you, register online for our Open House event and see for yourself!
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Parent/Student Nights
We’re bringing Acadia to you! Parent/Student Info Nights are an opportunity for prospective students and their families to connect with members from the Acadia community including Alumni, Faculty, University Administration and Enrolment experts. Come with all your questions about our programs, scholarships, residence, how to apply, student life, and to learn why Acadia is “Like Nowhere Else”!
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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.
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Experience Acadia Day
Don't forget to register to join us for Experience Acadia Day!
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Residence Room Selection Begins
Home sweet home. Residence room selection begins in June based on the criteria you've selected and room availability.
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Summer Orientation
Register online for our annual event.
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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 epicentre 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.
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.