ACADIA ALERT - Delayed Campus Opening (Weather)

Acadia University will delay opening campus on Monday, December 08, 2025 until 12:00 noon. All morning exams will be rescheduled to a later date and afternoon and evening exams will continue as scheduled. Conditions on campus will be assessed throughout the morning and if there is a need to remain closed a follow up message will be sent.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus until it opens. Residences will be accessible, and Wheelock Dining Hall will be open.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO). If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by calling 902-585-1103.

(Monday December 8, 2025 @ 5:57 am)

Health and Wellness

Opioids and Other Drugs

If you or a friend need help, don't hesitate to ask.

Prescription drugs, opioids, and street drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, and others are not worth the risk. You don't know what you're getting. You don't know what they'll do to you.

Our Substance Use Policy includes policies for amnesty and good samaritan behaviour that are meant to encourage you to help those in need, even if using an illegal substance or drinking/smoking underage.

Opioids

Opioids and other painkillers can be extremely addictive and extremely dangerous. Many of these products may be laced with fentanyl, which can easily lead to life-threatening overdoses. We encourage you to consider speaking with a counsellor, medical professional, or support group. 

Naloxone kits are available in every residence and at Safety & Security in the ASU. You can also get a free naloxone kit to take home at many local pharmacies and healthcare facilities. 

Prescription Drugs

Just because it's a medical drug doesn't mean it's safe or a good idea. Using prescription drugs like stimulants or ADHD medications can cause side effects and lead to anxiety, sleep disorders, and changes to your mood and behaviour.

Prescription drugs may be totally different substances than what you think you're buying. They could also be laced with fentanyl, or include filler substances that can cause reactions. 

Even if you think you have a safe supply of a drug, like a friend who has a medical prescription, keep in mind that it can have a totally different effect on you. Differences in body chemistry mean that a drug may be a lot more powerful for you, or the drug may create a dangerous reaction with your legitimate prescriptions. There are very good reasons why these substances are controlled by medical professionals.

Other Drugs

Cocaine, ecstasy, and many other street or party drugs can be easily overused or laced with dangerous, unexpected substances like fentanyl. You can't be certain exactly what you're getting, and the effects may be far too strong to use safely. 

Health Canada offers information on the risks of illegal drugs like cocaine, shrooms, ecstasy, methamphetamine, ketamine, and LSD.

Emergencies

Dial 911

Safety & Security
Open 24 hours a day
Tel: 902.585.1103 or "88" from a campus 585 phone

519 Student Union Building
30 Highland Ave.
Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6

Naloxone kits are available at Safety & Security or in every Residence; ask an RA for assistance.

Health

If substance use is impacting your life, please consider speaking with our Counselling team.

You can also book an appointment with a doctor at the campus Health Centre.

Policies

Substance Use Policy

Share the Air Policy