Welcome to Acadia!
This tech guide will help you navigate essential digital services to ensure you have a smooth transition when you arrive on campus in August. You'll find tips on connecting to campus Wi-Fi, how to set up and use Microsoft 365, accessing the MyAcadia portal, maintaining cybersecurity, and staying informed with Acadia ALERT.
Your Acadia username
Your username is the first part of your e-mail address without the “@acadiau.ca”. To connect to Microsoft 365, you’ll log in using your e-mail address. For all other resources including Wi-Fi, Moodle, Self-Service, etc. you’ll log in with your username.
Your Acadia e-mail is how your professors, Tech Services, and other departments will contact you, so be sure to check it regularly. You can access your e-mail through an app (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail) or the Microsoft 365 Portal. Click here to learn more.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Once you arrive on campus, you’ll be able to connect your computer and phone to campus Wi-Fi by selecting Acadia (not AcadiaGuest) as the preferred network.
The Acadia network provides more security and access to all campus resources. Remember to log in with your Acadia username!
Microsoft 365
Take advantage of all the Microsoft 365 productivity apps available to you, like Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive and more. Download and collaborate from the cloud or your desktop!
You can access these apps at portal.office.com or visit ts.acadiau.ca/Office365 for more information.
MyAcadia
This will be the launching point for all of your personalized services. It includes the Self-Service academic and administrative portal and links for help and resources while on campus.
You can find MyAcadia in the top right corner of the main Acadia website or at acadiau.ca/myacadia.html
Cybersecurity
Your online accounts contain personal information so it’s important to protect yourself. Look out for phishing schemes, create a unique password for your account and never share that password. We suggest using a password manager app like 1Password or Lastpass.
Acadia ALERT
We’ll send out critical alerts to your Acadia e-mail account in the event of a campus closure, power outage, or emergency.
You can opt-in for additional contact methods by visiting our Emergency Notification Members Portal.