Orientation Events
Early Arrival
Friday, January 3
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00pm
Movie & Meal Night
Welcoming our early arrival new students to share a meal and gather to watch a movie on this first night on campus!
Welcoming our early arrival new students to share a meal and gather to watch a movie on this first night on campus!
Student Union Building
New Student Move-In and Orientation Kick-Off
Saturday, January 4
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:30am to 4:30pm
Residence Move-In
Residence move-in is finally here! Volunteers will be available to help unload and carry belongings, ensuring a smooth and welcoming process. It's a day of excitement as you meet roommates and start to feel at home.
Residence move-in is finally here! Volunteers will be available to help unload and carry belongings, ensuring a smooth and welcoming process. It's a day of excitement as you meet roommates and start to feel at home.
Your residence building
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch (Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dinner (Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
8:00pm
Karaoke Night
Presented by the Acadia Students’ Union
Whether you’re a performer or just there to enjoy the show, this is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the Axe Lounge and enjoy an evening out on campus.
Presented by the Acadia Students’ Union
Whether you’re a performer or just there to enjoy the show, this is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the Axe Lounge and enjoy an evening out on campus.
Axe Bar and Grill, Student Union Building
New Student Orientation Day (New First Year Students)
Sunday, January 5
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00am to 9:00am
Breakfast (Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
10:00am
President and Elders Welcome
The President and Elders Welcome is a special event where the university president and indigenous elders 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.
The President and Elders Welcome is a special event where the university president and indigenous elders 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.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
11:00am
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Explore the university grounds, solve clues, and complete challenges! This is a great way to get familiar with the campus, meet new people, and have a blast while discovering hidden gems and important locations. Hot chocolate will also be served!
Explore the university grounds, solve clues, and complete challenges! This is a great way to get familiar with the campus, meet new people, and have a blast while discovering hidden gems and important locations. Hot chocolate will also be served!
Starting from K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium
12:00pm
Welcome BBQ (open to all new students)
The Welcome BBQ is a fun and casual event where new students can enjoy delicious food, meet fellow students, and connect with faculty and staff. It's a great way to kick off the semester, make new friends, and feel at home on campus.
The Welcome BBQ is a fun and casual event where new students can enjoy delicious food, meet fellow students, and connect with faculty and staff. It's a great way to kick off the semester, make new friends, and feel at home on campus.
Wheelock Dining Hall
1:00pm
Wellbeing & Inclusion Fair
The Wellbeing & Inclusion Fair promotes student well-being with booths and activities on physical health, mental wellness, sexual health, and spiritual health. It's a great chance to learn about healthy living and connect with wellness professionals.
The Wellbeing & Inclusion Fair promotes student well-being with booths and activities on physical health, mental wellness, sexual health, and spiritual health. It's a great chance to learn about healthy living and connect with wellness professionals.
Fountain Learning Commons
2:30pm
Meet the ASU & Tote Bag Decorating
Presented by the Acadia Students’ Union
Meet and network with your ASU Executive Team, while enjoying a tote-bag decorating activity together.
Presented by the Acadia Students’ Union
Meet and network with your ASU Executive Team, while enjoying a tote-bag decorating activity together.
Students’ Union Building
4:00pm
Student Meet & Mix
Presented by The Wong International Centre
Mingle, make friends, and build connections through games organized by the Wong International Centre. It's a relaxed setting perfect for socializing and getting to know your peers.
Presented by The Wong International Centre
Mingle, make friends, and build connections through games organized by the Wong International Centre. It's a relaxed setting perfect for socializing and getting to know your peers.
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Garden Room
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dinner (Residence Students)
Wheelock Dining Hall
7:00pm
Residence Community Meetings
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. It's a great opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and foster a supportive living environment.
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. It's a great opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and foster a supportive living environment.
In Your Residence (See your RA)
8:00pm
Paint Night
Relax and create your own masterpieces! All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. It's a great way to unwind and socialize.
Relax and create your own masterpieces! All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. It's a great way to unwind and socialize.
Students' Union Building
Winter Orientation Week Events – Open to All First Year Students
Monday, January 6
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
All Day
Classes Begin
Across Campus
Tuesday, January 7
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
11:00am
Library Orientation Session
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
Vaughan Memorial Library Room 412
6:00pm
New Minas Shopping Trip (For 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. This trip offers a convenient way to become familiar with the area, pick up needed items, and connect with fellow students in a friendly, supportive environment.
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. This trip offers a convenient way to become familiar with the area, pick up needed items, and connect with fellow students in a friendly, supportive environment.
Meet at the Wong International Centre
Wednesday, January 8
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
12:30pm
Library Orientation Session
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
Vaughan Memorial Library Room 412
Thursday, January 9
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
2:00pm
Library Orientation Session
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
These sessions will provide an introduction to library services, spaces and resources and focus on “5 things every student should know about the Library”
Vaughan Memorial Library Room 412
Friday, January 10
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
2:30pm
Academic Orientation for new First-Year Students
“You’ve got your Course Syllabus. Now what?” – This presentation takes you through the academic orientation process of understanding the key contents of your course syllabus and using this information to then organize a personal plan to maximize your academic success.
“You’ve got your Course Syllabus. Now what?” – This presentation takes you through the academic orientation process of understanding the key contents of your course syllabus and using this information to then organize a personal plan to maximize your academic success.
BAC 244
5:30pm
Jam the Gym presented by Acadia@Night and Acadia Athletics
Come make posters supporting our Axemen and Axewomen basketball and hockey teams, before heading to the Athletic Complex to 'Jam the Gym'!"
Come make posters supporting our Axemen and Axewomen basketball and hockey teams, before heading to the Athletic Complex to 'Jam the Gym'!"
Meet in the Student Union Building
Saturday, January 11
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00pm
Silent Disco
Presented by Acadia @ Night
Wear wireless headphones and choose your favourite music channel for a unique and immersive dance party!
Presented by Acadia @ Night
Wear wireless headphones and choose your favourite music channel for a unique and immersive dance party!
Fountain Learning Commons
Sunday, January 19
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:30pm
Ice Skating (For International Students Only)
Come ice skate with your peers to tunes from around the globe. Bring your own skates and helmet or borrow a pair at the rink.
Come ice skate with your peers to tunes from around the globe. Bring your own skates and helmet or borrow a pair at the rink.
Acadia Athletics Complex