At Acadia University, we’re proud of our family tree. It’s filled with those who have made a difference and made their mark on the world. We trace our roots to 1838, when Baptist leaders reached a breaking point in their ability to access higher education. If they could not become students or teachers at other universities because of their denomination, they would create their own university and remove barriers for themselves and others.
In 1884, Acadia pushed down another roadblock by admitting women to its university. Clara Belle Marshall (Raymond) became one of the first women in Canada to obtain a university degree. Another barrier was removed a few years later when Edwin Borden became Acadia’s first African Canadian graduate. Fast forward to 1996, and Acadia integrated the use of notebook computers into the undergraduate curriculum and featured innovations in teaching and support. The Acadia Advantage initiative arguably revolutionized learning at the Wolfville, N.S. campus and beyond.
Because of its pioneering efforts, Acadia is a laureate of Washington’s Smithsonian Institution and a part of the permanent research collection of the National Museum of American History. It is the only Canadian university selected for inclusion in the Education and Academia category of the Computerworld Smithsonian Award. A lot has changed since 1838, but through it all Acadia University and its predecessors have demonstrated that making a difference — in the community, Canada, and the world — is an essential element of who we are.
Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts universities in Canada. Located just a one-hour drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia and its international airport, Acadia is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, overlooking the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy. When you step onto campus you enter a world of opportunity.
Acadia University’s campus is beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, that we often hear this phrase, “I visited campus and fell in love.” Just steps beyond Acadia’s campus you can explore a rich, natural environment that includes the world’s highest tides, vineyards, woodland trails, and farmlands. “The mission of Acadia University is to provide a personalized and rigorous liberal education; promote a robust and respectful scholarly community; and inspire a diversity of students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and responsible global leaders.”
For general admission, you require Grade 12 (senior secondary), English, and four additional Grade 12 (senior secondary) academic or advanced courses. A minimum 70 per cent average (calculated by Admissions) is required for all programs. Admission to Acadia is competitive. Our Admissions Office received more than 3,400 applications for the Class of 2021 The average entering grade is 86 per cent.
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I spent five years and after two degrees here I continue to love every memory of the university and town. Spectacular place to grow into an adult and be inspired by the world.
By Rayblipdar (Mar, 2018) |
Acadia University gave me a chance. They welcomed me, as I was, to their school. I'm now in my second year of Sociology, with a 3.95 GPA and, far more importantly, a renewed sense of purpose and self. For the first time in a long time, I am excited about life and looking forward to my future.
I have received so much support and encouragement from the staff and faculty of Acadia University, especially from the warm and brilliant people of the Arts Department. I have learned so much, and heard many varied perspectives from my professors. There has been nothing one-sided about my education.
I highly encourage prospective students to give Acadia University a chance. Especially if you are interested in the Arts. The sense of community and level of caring you'll find here will exceed your expectations.
By Jenn Collins (Jan, 2018) |
Acadia is my alumni. Acadia was noted to be the breeding ground for McGill's medical program due to its excellent biology and chemistry programs.
By Barbara M. Johnson (May, 2017) |
Acadia University is one of the 5 top rated Universities in Canada ??! It is one of the smaller universities with approximately 3,000 students that affords a more intimate relationship with professors and colleagues. The level of education I received there was of the highest level and all of my fellow Bahamians who have also attended Acadia are very successful in their professions! I am a Chartered Accountants of over 20 years and a senior professional in the portfolio and investment industry. I strongly recommend Acadia which is situated in the beautiful town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
By Nicolette C. Gardiner (May, 2017) |
If you are looking for a good university, I would strongly NOT recommend one of my alma mater(s), Acadia University. This once well known and highly rated arts university has devolved in the past decade or so into a technical university which has no real arts department and what they have, shrinks every year. This is personified in the board choosing an engineer for their former president and now, with its newest president, they have chosen a scientist. Unfortunately, today, many universities have become a big business, thanks to their board of directors being taken over by businessmen/women who run universities like a business.
By Thomas Corbett (Apr, 2017) |
Clearly the university will not support you in your future profession given their decision to sue our professional union. At Acadia I developed a love of learning. That love "drives" me in my professionsl life today.
By Bernie Van Doninck (Feb, 2017) |
Acadia claims to be a progressive, community driven University but clearly you have lost sight of the needs of the community you represent. Your choice to take legal action against the Teachers of Nova Scotia is an extremely short sighted action. Student teachers are not what is at stake here. Your future graduates of the BED Program will enter our education system and face the same dire situation we are struggling in if our voices are not heard. We are fighting for your students as much as we are fighting for our students.
By Jill McCoul (Feb, 2017) |
I'm disappointed that Acadia is suing the teachers of Nova Scotia for exercising their right to Work to Rule. Acadia is not supporting its own students through this action but only looking out for itself. There are other options - possibly your education professors could teach your education students how to teach instead of relying on the teachers of Nova Scotia to do it for you. Perhaps you would consider actually paying the teachers for the many hours of hard work they do to educate your education students! Very disappointed.
By Kellee Elizabeth (Feb, 2017) |
Kept clean well, good professors and decent food. However security is rather lacking and much damage is caused at the students expense as a result of it.
By Dylan Smith (Jul, 2016) |
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The education here is truly inspiring; the talented faculty are not just educators but mentors who genuinely invest in their students' growth.
By D.S. (Feb, 2024) |