If you are driving to Canada from the US, you will be required to have a COVID-19 test at the border upon arrival. You must remain in quarantine until you meet the following criteria:

1. Your day 1 and Day 10 tests are negative.
2. You have completed 14 days of quarantine with Day 1 being the day of arrival in Canada.
3. You remain symptom-free.
4. You email our Occupational Health Nurse when you receive your negative test result at caroliina.landry@acadiau.ca stating that you have met the above 3 criteria. You will then receive an email to unsubscribe from Nova Scotia Digital Check ins and be released from quarantine.

The current requirements in place when international students arrive in Canada include:

• Unaccompanied Minors are exempt from the federally mandated 3-night hotel stay, however they are not exempt from the Day 1 and 10 federal testing and are required to following the DLI requirements in place for international students. Therefore, they are still required to complete the NS Safe Check-in form and complete 14 days self-isolation upon arrival in Nova Scotia in quarantine accommodations arranged or provided by the Acadia University.
  
  
• International students over the age of 18 that arrive by air MUST complete a Mandatory Federal Quarantine/Isolation of at least 3 days at their port of entry hotel.
  
  
• The federal quarantine locations are listed online and students may book their own accommodations. Students are responsible for all costs of the mandatory federal quarantine (including hotel and airport transportation) period.
  • If your COVID-19 test result from the port of entry is positive, you must complete the remainder of your quarantine time at a federal quarantine facility, with no additional expenses to you.
  • If your COVID-19 test result is negative, you may depart for Nova Scotia and Acadia University.

• Once the 3-day federal quarantine is completed (and test results are negative), students can then travel to Nova Scotia to complete the remaining 11 days of the 14-day quarantine period.

Students must also complete a COVID-19 test on day 10 during their 14-day mandatory quarantine. If you are not provided with your COVID-19 testing kit, or arrive in Nova Scotia without one, please email your name and quarantine address to homekits@switchhealth.ca. Please include the land or air border that you crossed plus the arrival date for verification.

On-Campus Quarantine

If you will be living in residence when you arrive, your quarantine plan will be managed by the Residence Life team. More information to follow.

Off-campus Quarantine

Prior to coming to Nova Scotia, your quarantine location must be approved by Acadia University by completing the Off-campus Quarantine Request Form so that you are allowed to quarantine off-campus.

Updated March 15

During Quarantine (Self-isolation) and/or Isolation Period:

1. During quarantine (self-isolation) and isolation periods, refuse all visitors, wear a mask if you need to leave your residence for any reason (such as outdoor time, designated laundry time, or while using designated washroom facilities). As well, follow the federal and provincial guidelines for quarantining (self-isolation) or isolation, during this time.
   · Canadian Government How to Quarantine
   · Nova Scotia How to Quarantine
   
   
2. Actively perform a daily self-assessment to ensure you are symptom free from COVID-19.
   
   
3. Stay home or in your residence and away from others if you feel sick. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the directions below:
   
   · If you require transportation to the test site, call 1-844-996-0694 and they will book your test and transportation at the same time.
   · If you do NOT require transportation, you can book your test online
   · If you are unable to access the internet, call 811 and speak directly to a nurse to book your Covid-19 test.
   
   
4. Eat healthy and ensure to get fresh air and proper exercise by going outside, ensuring to follow outdoor time restraints during quarantine (self-isolation). Ensure you are not exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19, prior to participating in outdoor time.
   
   
5. Keep a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 metres or 6 feet) from others.
   
   
6. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
   
   
7. Follow all the rules and guidelines outlined in your Acadia Student Pledge and review the orientation presentation (.pptx)
   
   
8. Ensure to keep your personal space clean and disinfect high touch areas (such as light switches, remotes, door handles, etc.) routinely with the provided disinfectant.

After Quarantine (Self-isolation) Period is Over

1. Wear a mask according to Acadia campus policy.
   
   
2. Wearing a non-medical mask or face covering while out in public is required in Nova Scotia particularly in crowded public settings, such as:
   · shopping areas
   · public transportation
   · stores and personal service settings
   
   
3. Actively perform a daily self-assessment to ensure you are symptom-free from COVID-19.
   
   
4. Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, and close contact with others.
   
   
5. Stay home or in your residence and away from others if you feel sick. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please follow the guidelines below:
   · If you require transportation to the test site, call 1-844-996-0694 and they will book your test and transportation at the same time.
   · If you do NOT require transportation, you can book your test online.
   · If you are unable to access the internet, call 811 and speak directly to a nurse to book your Covid-19 test.
   
   
6. Stick to a small and consistent social circle and avoid gathering in large groups. Ensure to know and follow the Nova Scotia gathering limits.
   
   
7. Limit contact with people at higher risk, such as older adults and those with underlying medical conditions or weakened immune systems.
   
   
8. Eat healthy and ensure to get fresh air and proper exercise by going outside if you are not exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
   
   
9. Keep a distance of at least 2 armlengths (approximately 2 metres or 6 feet) from others. Household contacts (people you live with) do not need to distance from each other unless they are sick or have travelled in the last 14 days.
   
   
10. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
    
    
11. When coughing or sneezing:
    · cough or sneeze into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand
    · dispose of any tissues you have used as soon as possible in a lined waste basket and wash your hands immediately afterwards
    · avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
    
    
12. Follow are the rules and guidelines outlined in your Acadia Student Pledge.
    
    
13. Ensure to keep your personal space clean and disinfect high touch areas (such as light switches, remotes, door handles, etc.) routinely with the provided disinfectant.

• A valid passport
• A valid temporary resident visa (TRV) or electronic travel authorization (eTA)
• Valid study permit or a study permit approval letter
• Acceptance letter from Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan
  *For returning students, please provide proof of registration (request Letter of Verification of Enrolment and unofficial transcript from the Registrar's Office)
• Proof of financial support for yourself
• Lease/rent agreement (if applicable)
• Complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in Form one week before you plan to arrive in Nova Scotia so you that you receive approval to enter.
• Download the ArriveCAN app to submit important information to the Canadian government, including your quarantine location within 48 hours of arrival or call 1-833-641-0343
• You must have a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of boarding your flight.
• 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) plan:
  • On-campus plan (PDF)
  • Off-campus plus (PDF)

Learn more about considerations if you are traveling from within/entering/departing Canada.