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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