New Students

Custodianship

If you are under age 19, you will require a custodian.

Students under the age of 19 are considered minors in Nova Scotia and require a custodian. Visit the Government of Canada's website for more information.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada may require that some persons under the age of 19 applying for a study permit have a Custodian living in the local community in Canada.

In the event that you still do not have a custodian, Acadia University has recently assigned an individual to provide custodianship for emergency cases. Please complete the attached forms along with Government of Canada Custodian Declaration - Parent/Guardian Declaration.


Procedures

  • Email custodian@acadiau.ca to obtain the custodian information you require to complete your Government of Canada Custodian Declaration.

  • Print the Custodian Declaration form, and complete the form with the information above.

  • Print and complete the Acadia Custodian Request Form.

  • Print and complete the Acadia Terms of Reference Form.

  • Make a copy of your student information section page from your passport.

  • When all forms are complete, please forward them to:

    • Mail:
      Recruitment and Student Services
      Box 40 (Custodian Requests)
      31 Acadia Street
      Wolfville, Nova Scotia
      B4P 2R6
      Canada
    • Fax:
      Faxed signed copies can be sent to 902-585-1092
    • E-Mail:
      Scanned signed copies can be emailed to custodian@acadiau.ca

Contact Us

You can contact our staff from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wong International Centre
27 Acadia Street
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
902-585-1865

The Wong International Centre