ACADIA UNIVERSITY

 

                                                 

                                                                           

Acadia University is a public, predominantly undergraduate University located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, with some graduate programs at the master's level and one at the doctoral level. The enabling legislation consists of the Acadia University Act and the Amended Acadia University Act 2000.

The Wolfville Campus houses Acadia University Archives and the Acadia University Art Gallery.  The student-faculty ratio is 15:1 and the average class size is 28. Open Acadia offers correspondence and distance education courses.

 

Our small size and welcoming community make us a special destination for international students from over 50 countries. At Acadia, you’ll enjoy small class sizes, opportunities to participate in research, a top-rated Co-operative Education program, and individual attention from your professors.

Acadia’s campus is located at the heart of Wolfville, a charming town in the picturesque Annapolis Valley. You’ll experience life in a small, safe town while still being only an hour’s drive from the city of Halifax and its international airport.

Rankings

In Maclean's 2023 Guide to Canadian Universities, Acadia was ranked fifth in the publication's "primarily undergraduate" Canadian university category, tied with Bishop's University. In the same year, the publication ranked Acadia 33rd, in Maclean's reputation survey.

 

Faculties

Acadia is organized into four faculties: Arts, Pure & Applied Science, Professional Studies, and Theology. Each faculty is further divided into departments and schools specialized in areas of teaching and research.

Acadia has over 15 research centers and 6 research chairs. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in many research opportunities in a small university setting.

The Division of Research & Graduate Studies is separate from the faculties and oversees graduate students as well as Acadia's research programs.

Acadia's research programs explore coastal environments, ethnocultural diversity, social justice, environmental monitoring, climate change, organizational relationships, data mining, the impact of digital technologies, and lifestyle choices contributing to health and wellness. Acadia's research centers include the Tidal Energy Institute, the Acadia Institute for Data Analytics, and the Beaubassin Field Station. Applied research opportunities include research with local wineries and grape growers, alternative insect control techniques, and technologies.

 

The Acadia Advantage

The new Agri-Technology Access Centre in the Innovation Pavilion provides companies and industry organizations with access to specialized technology, lab space, subject-matter expertise, and commercialization support services. It also enables Acadia to advance its applied research strength in a priority sector – agriculture – and expand its technology transfer and commercialization activities.

Athletics

Acadia's sports teams are called the Axemen and Axewomen. They participate in the Atlantic University Sports Conference of U Sports.

School spirit abounds with men's and women's varsity teams that have delivered more conference and national championships than any other institution in Atlantic University Sport. Routinely, more than one-third of Acadia's varsity athletes also achieve Academic All-Canadian designation through Canadian Interuniversity Sport by maintaining a minimum average of 80 percent.

 

Come experience a place like nowhere else - Acadia University!

When you step onto campus, you will find yourself in a place like nowhere else.

Included in your tour: 

·      Beveridge Arts Centre 

·      Vaughn Memorial Library 

·      Student Union Building

·      Residence buildings 

·   K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens.

·      Huggins Science Hall 

·      Huestis Innovation Science Pavilion 

·      Acadia Athletics Complex 

HOUSING & DINING

·     Residence & Housing

      Learn about residence options, room placement, and becoming a Resident

      Assistant.

·     Eating on Campus

     Browse meal options, dietary information, and special events at Wheelock       Dining Hall.

·     Food Assistance

Connect with resources for food assistance and healthy eating.

REGISTRATION & ACCOUNTS

·     Registrar's Office

Check information about registration, exams, dates, transfers, and more.

·     Student Accounts

Find information on fees, payment options, and more.

·     Scholarships & Financial Aid

Discover opportunities to fund your education with bursaries, scholarships, and student loans.

·     Money Matters

Try our budget calculator and explore learning resources.

 

ACADEMIC & STUDENT SUPPORT

·     Student Advising

Get support for your personal and academic concerns.

·     Accessible Learning

Explore supports and resources available to students with disabilities.

·     Tutoring

Browse options for free help centers or paid tutoring.

·     Career Services

Explore job opportunities and options for career counseling, the Co-op program, and more.

·     International Students

Find resources for international students, including arrival dates, required documents, and more.

·     Indigenous Students

Discover services available to Indigenous students and for those working with Indigenous peoples.

 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

·     Student Health Centre

Book a medical appointment with a doctor at the campus medical clinic.

·     Mental Health

Speak to a counselor or connect with peer support and local wellness resources.

·     Alcohol, Cannabis & Drugs

Get the facts on campus regulations and how you can enjoy alcohol and cannabis safely.

·     Spiritual Wellness

Discover local options for celebrating your religion or beliefs.

 

 

CAMPUS LIFE

·     Clubs & Societies

Make friends, make a difference, and follow your passions with over 80 clubs and societies.

·     Alternate Sports & Recreation

Play the sports you love and find new friends in these recreational campus leagues.

·     Club Sports

Play hard and have fun in sports that range from recreational to competitive.

·     Red & Blue Crew

Enjoy alcohol socially and help keep others safe. All students are encouraged to join.

 

EQUITY & CONDUCT

·     Equity Office

Learn about Acadia's Harassment & Discrimination Policy and how you can request help.

·     Code of Conduct

Learn about the judicial process for students who violate university policies.

  Undergraduate programs

An undergraduate degree is a bachelor-level degree, and nearly all are 4-year programs. We also offer a few diploma and certificate programs. You can enter most undergraduate programs directly from high school. Certain professional programs, such as Education and Music Therapy, require some previous university experience.

 

•  BACs
•  CAS
•  BA
•  BCD (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
•  BEd
•  BSc
•  BMT (MUSIC THERAPY)
•  CMT
•  BTH (THEOLOGY)
•  INTEGRATED BSc
•  BKin
•  BM
•  BAM
•  BBA
•  BSN

       GRADUATE

A graduate degree, such as a master’s degree, is one that follows an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. At Acadia, you can choose from among 18 graduate programs. These are ordinarily for 1 or 2 years of study.

 

•  MSc
•  MDiv (DIVINITY)
•  MA,
•  DMIN (MINISTRY)
•  MEd
•  MCD (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
•  MAK (APPLIED KINESIOLOGY)
•  PhD (EDUCATION)

With these amazing programs, students can definitely pursue their envisioned personal and professional goals. These programs will help students to study the field with the latest and required knowledge.