Arrival and Pre-Orientation
Monday, August 25
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
4pm, 11pm
Airport Shuttles
Halifax Airport
All Day
Arrival for Orientation Leaders and Volunteers
Around Residence
5:00pm
Orientation Leaders and Team Leads Training
BAC 234
7:00pm
Optional Evening Event w/ Food
Manning Chapel Basement
New Student Move-In and Orientation Kick-off
Tuesday, August 26
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
11am, 10pm
Airport Shuttles
Halifax Airport
8:30am – 4:30pm
Residence Move-In for New Students
Welcome to Residence! New students, this is your day to settle into your dorm, meet your roommates, and start to explore your new home. Volunteers will be available to help with unloading and carrying belongings, ensuring a smooth and welcoming process.
Welcome to Residence! New students, this is your day to settle into your dorm, meet your roommates, and start to explore your new home. Volunteers will be available to help with unloading and carrying belongings, ensuring a smooth and welcoming process.
In Your Residence
11:00am – 4:00pm
Parents' Welcome
Presented by Acadia Alumni Association
Parents and families, this one’s for you! Come meet university staff, learn about campus resources, and connect with other families. We want to ensure that you feel included and informed as your students embark on their university journey.
Presented by Acadia Alumni Association
Parents and families, this one’s for you! Come meet university staff, learn about campus resources, and connect with other families. We want to ensure that you feel included and informed as your students embark on their university journey.
AXE Bar and Grill
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch (for Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner (for Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
7:00pm
Residence Community Meetings
Mandatory Event
Residence Community Meetings are regular gatherings where students living in the same residence hall come together. These meetings provide a platform to discuss important information, address concerns, and build a sense of community.
Mandatory Event
Residence Community Meetings are regular gatherings where students living in the same residence hall come together. These meetings provide a platform to discuss important information, address concerns, and build a sense of community.
See Your RA
8:00pm
Orientation Kick-Off Event
Featuring a spectacular fireworks display, the Orientation Kickoff marks the exciting beginning of Orientation! This lively event is your official welcome to campus. Here, you will learn essential information about campus life, meet key university personnel, and meet new people.
Featuring a spectacular fireworks display, the Orientation Kickoff marks the exciting beginning of Orientation! This lively event is your official welcome to campus. Here, you will learn essential information about campus life, meet key university personnel, and meet new people.
University Hall Front Lawn
Orientation Day 1
Wednesday, August 27
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am – 9:30am
Breakfast (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
9:30am
President and Elder’s Welcome
Mandatory Event
The Presidents and Elder’s Welcome is a special gathering for the university President and indigenous elders to greet new students. It includes inspiring speeches, shared wisdom, and a warm introduction to the university community, marking the start of an enriching academic journey.
Mandatory Event
The Presidents and Elder’s Welcome is a special gathering for the university President and indigenous elders to greet new students. It includes inspiring speeches, shared wisdom, and a warm introduction to the university community, marking the start of an enriching academic journey.
University Hall
10:15am
Campus Scavenger Hunt
This fun and interactive event is designed to help you get your bearings around campus in a spirited way. Together, you will solve clues, complete challenges, and explore the university grounds – all while meeting new people!
This fun and interactive event is designed to help you get your bearings around campus in a spirited way. Together, you will solve clues, complete challenges, and explore the university grounds – all while meeting new people!
University Hall
12:00pm
Lunch (for All Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
1:30pm
Sex Savvy: A Sexual Health Gameshow
Mandatory Event
Join the ASU's Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC) and the Acadia Sexual Violence and Response Office (SVRE) to put your knowledge to the test! After an overview of important topics such as sex and consent, a game show-style afternoon full of fun and prizes will commence. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
Mandatory Event
Join the ASU's Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC) and the Acadia Sexual Violence and Response Office (SVRE) to put your knowledge to the test! After an overview of important topics such as sex and consent, a game show-style afternoon full of fun and prizes will commence. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
University Hall
2:30pm
Health and Wellness Fair
Mandatory Event
What resources exist at Acadia? The Health and Wellness Fair is a great opportunity to explore various wellness booths, participate in activities on physical health, mental wellness, sexual health, and spiritual health, and meet key wellness professionals on campus.
Mandatory Event
What resources exist at Acadia? The Health and Wellness Fair is a great opportunity to explore various wellness booths, participate in activities on physical health, mental wellness, sexual health, and spiritual health, and meet key wellness professionals on campus.
University Hall Quad
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Student Meet and Mix
Presented by the Wong International Centre, open to ALL students
Presented by the Wong International Centre, open to ALL students
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre
5:30pm
Dinner Break (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
7:00pm
Paint Night
Presented by Acadia@Night
It’s time to paint the night away! All materials will be provided, and no experience is needed. Come, unwind, socialize, and create your own masterpiece.
Presented by Acadia@Night
It’s time to paint the night away! All materials will be provided, and no experience is needed. Come, unwind, socialize, and create your own masterpiece.
Students' Union Building
8:30pm
Late Night Breakfast
Join the ASU for some good music, friendly faces, and the cherry on top – free pancakes! This is a perfect way for first-year students to settle in, meet new people, and discover The AXE as a key student spot on campus.
Join the ASU for some good music, friendly faces, and the cherry on top – free pancakes! This is a perfect way for first-year students to settle in, meet new people, and discover The AXE as a key student spot on campus.
AXE Bar and Grill
Orientation Day 2
Thursday, August 28
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
9:30am
Meet Your Academic Program
Mandatory Event
These program-specific sessions are a great opportunity for new students to learn about their specific courses, meet faculty members, and connect with peers in their program. Here, you will be able to gain insights, ask questions, and prepare for academic success.
Community Development - CODE House (24 Highland Avenue)
Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, and Geology – Huggins 336
Kinesiology - Festival Theatre (504 Main St)
Psychology - Fountain Commons
Mandatory Event
These program-specific sessions are a great opportunity for new students to learn about their specific courses, meet faculty members, and connect with peers in their program. Here, you will be able to gain insights, ask questions, and prepare for academic success.
Community Development - CODE House (24 Highland Avenue)
Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, and Geology – Huggins 336
Kinesiology - Festival Theatre (504 Main St)
Psychology - Fountain Commons
Various Locations
12:00pm
Welcome Barbecue (All Students, Faculty, and Staff)
Wheelock Dining Hall
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Academic Advising Sessions (Program Specific)
Academic Advising Sessions are program-specific meetings where students receive personalized guidance on their course selection, academic goals, and program requirements. These sessions will help you plan your academic path and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Academic Advising Sessions are program-specific meetings where students receive personalized guidance on their course selection, academic goals, and program requirements. These sessions will help you plan your academic path and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Various Locations
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Rotating Library Sessions
The library will be a critical resource throughout your academic journey. Join these 30-minute rotating sessions to learn all about the libraries various supports and services.
The library will be a critical resource throughout your academic journey. Join these 30-minute rotating sessions to learn all about the libraries various supports and services.
Vaughan Memorial Library (Room 412)
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Student Support Drop-in Sessions
These informal sessions will allow you to explore the various resources and support services that are available to help you throughout your time at university.
These informal sessions will allow you to explore the various resources and support services that are available to help you throughout your time at university.
Various Locations
3:30pm
AI and University Session
Learn how AI can support your studies, the ethical considerations around its use, and university policies on academic integrity. This session is designed to promote responsible and informed use of AI tools throughout your degree.
Learn how AI can support your studies, the ethical considerations around its use, and university policies on academic integrity. This session is designed to promote responsible and informed use of AI tools throughout your degree.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
4:30pm
Understanding your Study Permit (For International Students)
This informative session will outline the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of study permits for international students. It's an essential event to ensure compliance and make the most of your academic experience in Canada.
This informative session will outline the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of study permits for international students. It's an essential event to ensure compliance and make the most of your academic experience in Canada.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
5:00pm
Flag Picture (For International Students)
Calling all international students! Come gather at the Wong International Centre to take a group photo with your national flags. This is a colourful and meaningful way to showcase the diversity and unity within the campus community.
Calling all international students! Come gather at the Wong International Centre to take a group photo with your national flags. This is a colourful and meaningful way to showcase the diversity and unity within the campus community.
Wong International Centre
5:30pm
Dinner Break (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
6:30pm
Queer 101
Mandatory Event
How can you create safer spaces for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? Learn all about it at Queer 101!
Mandatory Event
How can you create safer spaces for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? Learn all about it at Queer 101!
University Hall
8:00pm
Board Games Night
Unwind and connect with fellow students over a fun evening of classic and modern board games!
Unwind and connect with fellow students over a fun evening of classic and modern board games!
Student Union Building
8:00pm
Drag Show
Let’s celebrate creativity, diversity, and Pride together! Hosted by an array of captivating drag performers, get ready to enjoy an evening of fabulous entertainment for all.
Let’s celebrate creativity, diversity, and Pride together! Hosted by an array of captivating drag performers, get ready to enjoy an evening of fabulous entertainment for all.
Festival Theatre
Orientation Day 3
Friday, August 29
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am – 9:00am
Breakfast (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
9:30am
Getting the Right Start: Skills for Academic Success
Mandatory Event
It’s time to build your foundation for a strong first year. Participants will learn essential academic and personal skills, tap into the knowledge of upper-year students, and get familiar with the resources you will need to succeed.
Pure and Applied Science - Huggins Science Hall 10
Professional Studies - Convocation Hall
Arts- BAC 132
Mandatory Event
It’s time to build your foundation for a strong first year. Participants will learn essential academic and personal skills, tap into the knowledge of upper-year students, and get familiar with the resources you will need to succeed.
Pure and Applied Science - Huggins Science Hall 10
Professional Studies - Convocation Hall
Arts- BAC 132
Various Locations
9:30am
Time Management (For Transfer and Exchange Students)
Calling all transfer and exchange students! This is event is designed to build on your existing skills and teach you how to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage your time in a new university setting.
Calling all transfer and exchange students! This is event is designed to build on your existing skills and teach you how to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage your time in a new university setting.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
11:30am
Save Me, Save We with Junior Moaku
Mandatory Event
This mental health and resiliency workshop is focused on practical tools for self-care, managing stress, and supporting others. Learn how caring for yourself helps build a stronger, more connected community.
Mandatory Event
This mental health and resiliency workshop is focused on practical tools for self-care, managing stress, and supporting others. Learn how caring for yourself helps build a stronger, more connected community.
University Hall
12:30pm
Lunch (for All Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
2:00pm
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
Mandatory Event
This discussion on combating racism and promoting inclusivity aims to educate and empower students to foster a more equitable campus environment.
Mandatory Event
This discussion on combating racism and promoting inclusivity aims to educate and empower students to foster a more equitable campus environment.
University Hall
3:30pm
Affinity Group Socials
Finding peers with similar interests and building a community can be daunting, but don’t worry! The Affinity Group Socials are here to provide a supportive space for networking, sharing experiences, and fostering friendships.
Finding peers with similar interests and building a community can be daunting, but don’t worry! The Affinity Group Socials are here to provide a supportive space for networking, sharing experiences, and fostering friendships.
Various Locations
5:30pm
Dinner (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
7:00pm
Acadia A-lympics Intramurals
Join us for exciting games at Raymond Field as part of the Acadia A-lympics Intramurals. It's a great opportunity to stay active, have fun, and compete with fellow students in a friendly and energetic environment.
Join us for exciting games at Raymond Field as part of the Acadia A-lympics Intramurals. It's a great opportunity to stay active, have fun, and compete with fellow students in a friendly and energetic environment.
Raymond Field
8:00pm
Yoga Night
Unwind and recharge with a relaxing evening of beginner-friendly yoga. Mats provided—just bring yourself and comfortable clothing.
Unwind and recharge with a relaxing evening of beginner-friendly yoga. Mats provided—just bring yourself and comfortable clothing.
Mackeen Room
8:00pm
Acadia’s Got Talent
Acadia's Got Talent – and we want to see it! From singing and dancing to magic and comedy, this is your time to shine on stage. If you are interested in performing, registration is required, so please check your email for the link!
Acadia's Got Talent – and we want to see it! From singing and dancing to magic and comedy, this is your time to shine on stage. If you are interested in performing, registration is required, so please check your email for the link!
Festival Theatre
Orientation Day 4
Saturday, August 30
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00am – 10:00am
Breakfast (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
12:00pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
1:00pm
Tailgate Event
This high-energy tailgate is the perfect way to build excitement and school spirit before the first football home game of the year! Enjoy music, face painting, giveaways, and tons of photo ops with props and the inflatable "A"!
This high-energy tailgate is the perfect way to build excitement and school spirit before the first football home game of the year! Enjoy music, face painting, giveaways, and tons of photo ops with props and the inflatable "A"!
Athletics Complex
2:00pm
Acadia Football Home Opener vs StFX
Cheer on Acadia at this thrilling game filled with school spirit, cheering fans, and competitive football action.
Cheer on Acadia at this thrilling game filled with school spirit, cheering fans, and competitive football action.
Raymond Field
5:30pm
Dinner (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
6:30pm
Ice Skating (For International Students)
At this event, newcomers will get the opportunity to learn this classic Canadian activity, enjoy the ice, and socialize with fellow students in a friendly and supportive environment.
At this event, newcomers will get the opportunity to learn this classic Canadian activity, enjoy the ice, and socialize with fellow students in a friendly and supportive environment.
Andrew H. McCain Arena
8:00pm
Movie Night
Movie to be announced soon!
Movie to be announced soon!
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
9:00pm
Silent Disco
The disco may be silent, but you better be ready to turn up on the dance floor! Participants will be provided with wireless headphones for a unique and immersive experience.
The disco may be silent, but you better be ready to turn up on the dance floor! Participants will be provided with wireless headphones for a unique and immersive experience.
AXE Bar and Grill
Orientation Day 5
Sunday, August 31
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00am – 10:00am
Breakfast (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
11:00am
ASU Coffee Crawl
With a special Coffee Passport in hand, participants will visit various local coffee shops around Wolfville to receive a stamp and a sample item (i.e., a small coffee, treat, or token of welcome).
With a special Coffee Passport in hand, participants will visit various local coffee shops around Wolfville to receive a stamp and a sample item (i.e., a small coffee, treat, or token of welcome).
AXE Bar & Grill
12:00pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
1:00pm
Explore the Valley (Bus Trips)
Discover the beautiful Annapolis Valley with these provided bus trips to The Look Off/Blomidon Beach and Grand-Pre National Historic Site/Evangeline Beach. Registration is required: please check your email for the link to register.
Discover the beautiful Annapolis Valley with these provided bus trips to The Look Off/Blomidon Beach and Grand-Pre National Historic Site/Evangeline Beach. Registration is required: please check your email for the link to register.
Wheelock Dining Hall Parking Lot
5:30pm
Dinner (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students) or Home (Off-Campus Students)
6:30pm
Movie under the Stars
An outdoor movie night experience designed to wrap up Welcome Week’s programming in a relaxing and social way. Students are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and friends to enjoy a free movie screening on the big screen, complete with popcorn, soda, and cozy vibes.
An outdoor movie night experience designed to wrap up Welcome Week’s programming in a relaxing and social way. Students are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and friends to enjoy a free movie screening on the big screen, complete with popcorn, soda, and cozy vibes.
University Hall Quad Lawn
7:00
Acadia A-lympics Intramurals
The Acadia A-lympics are back! Whether you missed out the first time or you’re ready to compete again, you won’t want to skip.
The Acadia A-lympics are back! Whether you missed out the first time or you’re ready to compete again, you won’t want to skip.
Stu Aberdeen Main Gym
Welcome Week and Returning Student Move-In
Monday, September 1
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00am to 2:00pm
Returning Student Move-In
Around Residence
12:00pm
Lunch (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students)
1:00pm
Welcome to Wolfville Street Fair
In partnership with the Town of Wolfville, the Welcome to Wolfville Street Fair is a vibrant community event featuring local vendors, entertainment, and activities. It’s a great way for students to explore the town, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and connect with the local community.
In partnership with the Town of Wolfville, the Welcome to Wolfville Street Fair is a vibrant community event featuring local vendors, entertainment, and activities. It’s a great way for students to explore the town, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and connect with the local community.
Main Street
12:00pm
Dinner (On Your Own)
Wheelock Dining Hall (Residence Students)
7:00
Acadia A-lympics Intramurals
Last chance to join in on the Acadia A-lympics Intramurals! It's a fantastic opportunity to get active, showcase your skills, and enjoy some friendly competition with your peers.
Last chance to join in on the Acadia A-lympics Intramurals! It's a fantastic opportunity to get active, showcase your skills, and enjoy some friendly competition with your peers.
Raymond Field
8:00pm
RA-Led Events
Residence Socials are informal events where students living in the same residence can gather, relax, and socialize. These gatherings help build community, foster friendships, and create a welcoming atmosphere within the residence halls.
Residence Socials are informal events where students living in the same residence can gather, relax, and socialize. These gatherings help build community, foster friendships, and create a welcoming atmosphere within the residence halls.
See Your RA
8:00pm
Off-Campus Social
The Off-Campus Social is an event specifically for students who live off campus. It’s a chance to connect, socialize, and become more involved with the university community.
The Off-Campus Social is an event specifically for students who live off campus. It’s a chance to connect, socialize, and become more involved with the university community.
TBD
Academic Preparation Day
Tuesday, September 2
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:30am
Transfer Student Orientation
Join us for Transfer Student Orientation, where you'll connect with fellow transfer students, explore campus resources, and get the tools you need for a smooth transition to your new academic home.
Join us for Transfer Student Orientation, where you'll connect with fellow transfer students, explore campus resources, and get the tools you need for a smooth transition to your new academic home.
BAC 132
TBD
Campus Tours / Find Your Classes
Join Orientation Leaders for a guided tour of campus with a focus on helping you locate your classrooms and key academic buildings before classes begin.
Join Orientation Leaders for a guided tour of campus with a focus on helping you locate your classrooms and key academic buildings before classes begin.
Around Campus
2:00pm
New Minas Shopping Trip (International Students Only)
New to Canada? Need to pick-up supplies? The New Minas Shopping Trip is a guided outing to help new international students explore local shops and gather essentials.
New to Canada? Need to pick-up supplies? The New Minas Shopping Trip is a guided outing to help new international students explore local shops and gather essentials.
Wong International Centre