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)

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About the Program

Am I Eligible?

  • Full-Time Student
  • CGPA of 2.75 or Better
  • Has Successfully Completed 45 Credit Hours
  • Not Exceed the Maximum Allowance of Transfer Credits
  • Over the Age of Majority in Nova Scotia
  • Last Thirty (30) Credit Hours Required for Degree Must be Taken at Acadia
Curiosity - Application
Action Item Mandatory Steps/Form(s)
 Time Frame Supporting Resource(s) Contact
Research Host Institutions Determine your Top Three Host Institutions & Intended Exchange Term Pre-Application

Coordinator, Exchange and Study Abroad

 globallearning@acadiau.ca
Meet w/ your Acadia Academic Advisor N/A Pre-Application

Note: If you and your academic advisor determine it is suitable to study abroad, ensure you are clear on:

  • What you have left to complete to fulfill your degree requirements
  • Which of those courses should be completed at Acadia and which can be done while studying abroad
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 Academic Advisor Contact an Advisor
Check Validity of Passport As Needed, Apply for New Passport or Renew Current Passport. At Earliest Opportunity

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to return to your home country.

 Coordinator, Exchange and Study Abroad globallearning@acadiau.ca
Apply!
  1. Create Profile
  2. Provide Application Reference Number
  3. Complete Section 1 & 2 of Letter of Support (LOS), then Request Referee to Complete Sections 4a, 4b, & 5.
  4. Referee to Submit Completed LOS on Behalf of Candidate
    • Email: admis@acadiau.ca
    • Subject Line: Letter of Support - Outbound Exchange Application
    • Include: Student’s Name, University ID#, & Application Reference Number
  5. Complete Outbound Exchange Application Form in Status Portal

See Important Dates

1 - 2: Profiles will be updated with ‘Exchange' tag twice weekly on Mondays & Thursdays during application periods.

3 - 5 | Cohort Deadline:

  • 1st Round: February 21
  • 2nd Round: September 15
  • Application Overview Video
  • LOS Note: Status Portal Checklist Updated Upon Submission Receipt. Letter of Supports Must be Submitted Directly by Referees; LOS Emailed from Candidate will be Considered Invalid.

Coordinator, Exchange and Study Abroad

Admissions Office

globallearning@acadiau.ca

admis@acadiau.ca
Interview Attend In-Person Group Interview

See Important Dates

  • Group Interview
    (1st Round):     February 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Group Interview
    (2nd Round): September 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Coordinator, Exchange and Study Abroad

 globallearning@acadiau.ca
Respond to Program Decision Letter
  1. Review Program Decision Letter
  2. Accept or Decline Nomination Offer
    via Portal
  1. Candidates will Receive Email Notification of Program Decision Letter Within 2 Weeks After Group Interview
  2. Candidates Must Accept or Decline Nomination Offer Within 1 Week of Receiving their Program Decision Letter

Only Candidates with an "Approved" Status Portal Exchange Decision will Gain Access to Nomination Response Form.

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Coordinator, Exchange and Study Abroad

 globallearning@acadiau.ca