ACADIA ALERT - Delayed Campus Opening (Weather)

Acadia University will delay opening campus on Monday, January 19, 2026 until 1:00pm. All classes starting at 1:00pm and later 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 January 19, 2026 @ 5:51 am)

Canadian Year in Freiburg

Freiburg

Discover Europe in Germany

Study for a year at the University of Freiburg and earn Canadian university credits.
(One semester stays now also possible under consultation with the coordinator)
 
The Canadian Year in Freiburg is open to students of all disciplines from Canadian universities and colleges.

Language requirement: Beginners and intermediate university German (A2 level) or high school and intermediate university German or equivalent.
 
This program is organized by the German Studies Section of the Department of Languages and Literatures, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
 

Contact:

Dr Christian Thomas
Coordinator of German Studies
Department of Languages and Literatures,
Acadia University, Wolfville, B4P 2R6
Tel: (902) 585-1389
Email: christian.thomas@acadiau.ca

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For additional information please refer to:

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CYF Academic Recognition Award (since 2016)
  • Details: Award amounts range from $1000 – $1500 for full-year stays. (Awards are also available for one semester stays.)
  • Eligibility Requirement: Minimum overall grade average of 85%
  • How to Apply: Prepare a “Letter of Intent” in English together with a paragraph in German explaining why you want to take part in the Canadian Year in Freiburg and how you will benefit from the experience (see Page 3 of the “Canadian Year in Freiburg Application”)
  • Deadline for program and award application: January 9, 2026