Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Hazardous Conditions)

Today, Monday January 19, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the hazardous campus conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Monday January 19, 2026 @ 10:52 am)

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Host Institution Name:	Universidad de La Rioja
Campus Location(s):	Logroño, La Rioja, Spain
Language(s) of Instruction:	Spanish
Nomination Deadline:	1st Semester: May 30th 2nd Semester: November 30th
Application Deadline:	1st Semester: June 30th 2nd Semester: December 30th
Academic Calendar:	Spanish Language and Culture Courses: Spring Semester: January 8 – June 6, 2025 Winter Quarter: January 8 – March 18, 2025 Spring Quarter: March 20 – June 6, 2025 Monthly Option 1: January 8 – 31, 2025 Monthly Option 2: March 20 – April 11, 2025 Monthly Option 3: May 5 – 30, 2025 Summer Course: June 30 – July 25, 2025 Regular classes: 1st Semester: Beginning of September to mid January 2nd Semester: Beginning of February to early June
Partnership Type(s):	Exchange Study Abroad
Area(s) of Exchange Agreement:	All programs - a number of courses are listed as "English-Friendly," meaning courses will be taught in Spanish but offer support and tutoring in English
Exchange Restriction(s):	Spanish is main language of instruction.
Course Options & Information:	See Fact Sheet
Credit Conversion:	1 Acadia credit is equal to 2 ECTS
Accommodations:	Private Residence Providers

Do I require a visa?

Yes. Please reference the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs' webpage "National Visas - Student Visa."

Is funding available?

Acadia students may be eligible Universidad de La Rioja's Spanish language grants. This grant would cover a one of La Rioja's Spanish Language and Culture Courses. More information can be found here.