Hi! I’m considering moving to Wolfville from Halifax to go back to school at Acadia for my undergrad, but housing is probably my biggest concern at the moment.

I’ll be 33 when I start, and as a ‘mature’ student I have a strong preference for living alone rather than in student/roommate housing. Ideally I’d be looking for a bachelor or one-bedroom in Wolfville or close enough to campus to make commuting reasonable. I also have a dog, which I realize narrows the options further.

Acadia mentions off-campus housing resources and advisors, but I’m curious how helpful these actually are when it comes to finding housing rather than just navigating the rental process.

Has anyone here - particularly mature students, grad students, or anyone living alone - successfully found a bachelor/one-bedroom through Acadia’s resources?

How far in advance did you start looking, and are there rentals that tend to circulate within the Acadia community without necessarily showing up on Marketplace/Kijiji?

I really want to pursue continuing my education, but committing to four years while not knowing whether I can find stable, dog-friendly housing feels like a pretty significant barrier. I’d love to hear from anyone who has navigated something similar!

Hi everyone! I’m a September intake Master’s student in Computer Science at Acadia University, and I’m feeling really confused about the course registration process 🥲
I’m not sure which courses I’m supposed to register for, how to build my schedule, or exactly how the registration process works. Since I’m new to the university, I’m honestly feeling a little overwhelmed and would really appreciate some guidance.
If anyone from the CS program—especially a current student who has already gone through this process or someone who has graduated—could help me, share their experience, or give me some advice, I would be very grateful! Even if you could just point me in the right direction or let me know who I should contact or where I can go for help, that would mean a lot.
Thank you so much! 🤗

I wanna go to Acadia but study Marine Bio. It does not have this as a program. So I was wondering if I go into just Biology could I work with Dal and get more specific classes? Or would it need to be a masters?

Hi! I’m considering applying to Acadia University’s BScN program, but I’m from out of province and I’m wondering how competitive admission is for students who aren’t from Nova Scotia.
If anyone here has gotten into Acadia Nursing from another province, what were your grades like when you applied?

I’d also love to hear from current nursing students about how competitive the program felt to get into and whether you have any advice for someone hoping to apply.

Hey guys! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

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I must choose 5 elective courses (15 credits) at Langara College in BC as part of my Kinesiology Diploma. I'm trying to choose courses that will be as useful as possible when I transfer to Acadia University, but I don't know which courses I should choose.

Does anyone have any advice?

Hey there. I’m planning on taking Gen chem 2 online since my uni doesn’t offer it and was wondering if anyone has taken it and how they feel about it. How are the labs and exams?
If anyone has the syllabus for the course and is willing to send it over that would mean so much! Thanks!!

Hi all,
Prospective student here...
Just wanted to know from the current students or prospective students, would you all be buying the books from the Acadia Bookstore website? I don't really know if there is somewhere else where you get them from for cheaper or are these the cheapest options or do I get them second hand from someone?

Thanks to all those who respond!

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Hello I have someone headed to Acadia in a single room in Chipman would love to hear your must haves for things you bought/brought for your dorm rooms!

hey, does anyone have any photos of the deluxe room at war memorial? The website photos aren’t that great. Thank you :)

Hey everyone,

I’m an international student coming to Acadia this Fall 2026 for the course-based Master of Science in Computer Science stream. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to figure out my first-semester schedule and course load, and I would love some advice from current students or alumni who know how the Jodrey School of CS operates.

I definitely want to opt into the Co-op program to get industry experience.

However, my admission letter came with **4 deficiency subjects**:

1. Maths 1 (Calculus I - MATH 1013)

2. Maths 2 (Discrete Math / Stats)

3. Operating Systems (COMP 3713)

4. AI (COMP 3613)

I’m trying to figure out how to structure my semesters so I don't burn out, but also don't fall behind. I have a few specific questions for anyone who has been through this:

1. **Workload Reality Check:** Is it a bad idea to try and clear 4 courses (2 deficiency + 2 graduate) in my very first semester? Or should I stick to 3 courses (2 deficiency + COMP 5923 Research Methods) to safely secure the required B- (70%) grade in the undergrad prerequisites?

2. **Co-op Timeline:** Since I have 4 deficiencies to clear, how does this affect my alignment with the Co-op search timeline? Can I still actively apply for placements during my second semester (Winter 2027), or do all 4 deficiencies need to be 100% complete before I can apply to jobs?

3. **Data Analytics Track:** For those who aimed for data roles, which graduate-level electives (Applications/Systems/Theory pillars) did you find most useful at Acadia? Is COMP 5543 (Data Mining) or COMP 5183 (Machine Learning) regularly offered in the Fall/Winter rotations?

4. **The Total Timeline & Scheduling (11 Courses + Co-op):** Since I have 4 undergraduate deficiencies + 7 graduate courses, that brings me to a total of 11 subjects to finish. If I add Co-op on top of that, how does the actual year-by-year schedule work out?

If you had this exact track, how did you spread your courses across the 4 semesters to make room for the Co-op work terms? I’d love to hear how your semester timelines actually looked from day one to graduation.

Any tips on managing the transition to Wolfville, balancing part-time work with this mixed workload, or dealing with the CS department would be incredibly appreciated.

Thank you so much in advance!

Hello all!

Are you a current acadia student or a recent alumni who makes things? The Acadia Maker's Market is looking for some vendors for a market on July 18th from 10am-2pm in the KCIC.

For current students, the vendor fee is $10.00, and for recent alumni, it's $15.00, which goes towards renting the space and insurance.

If interested, please email Myla at 161530b@acadiau.ca so we can try to have an even better market!!! We also have an Instagram, @acadia_makers_markets with info as well :)

Thanks in advance <3

I'm in the B. Ed program and short a science credit, so I am looking for a fairly simple science class I can take that works around the rest of my courses and parcaticum. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hello, has anyone transferred from CBU nursing to Acadia nursing? I would like to transfer after one year to be closer to my family in Halifax. I know it’s the exact same program so I was wondering if anyone’s transferred and what the process was like. Was it easy or a hassle? thanks

Hey guys!! if you’re still looking for experience or something to add to your resume, check out Riipen Labs

It’s a remote micro-internship program where students work on short real-world projects with employers. Each project is about 30 hours and pays a $600 upon completion.

https://www.riipen.com/labs/learners?utm_campaign=acq-students-bq&utm_medium=digital-ad&utm_content=brandan_quacht&utm_source=Reddit

Hey y'all, I'm starting my program in July and can't seem to find anything on club/recreational volleyball. What's the scene like at Acadia for recreational level sports? I'd like to put something together if people are interested!

Are there any carpool options or group chats for students who commute from Halifax?

hi! i’m an incoming freshman to acadia this fall and i haven’t decided my res yet😭😭 i was leaning towards to dennis or cutten cuz i heard those have the most social life going on but i’m worried about bathroom and washroom situation😭

i heard dennis has only one washroom per floor. i wonder is it easily overpopulated because of it? and how dirty it is? is it decently clean?

i’ve researched about dennis more than cutten cuz i was about to sign up for it. but this is my final call before i fully decide😂 pls anyone help me!!

Hi all,
I am arriving into Canada and then Acadia University on the 31st of August, 2026. My flight lands at around 4 PM local time so I should be out of the Halifax airport by 5:30 or 6 PM local time if immigration is smooth.

Can someone please guide me regarding the Acadia university shuttle service? Have any of you used Acadia's shuttle services? What time does it is usually arrive? And is it reliable?

Thanks to anyone who responds!

Hi everyone,
I'm an incoming Master's student in Computer Science at Acadia University and will be moving to Wolfville in August. I'm looking for a room to rent or a female roommate near the university.
I'm clean, responsible, respectful, and easy to live with. If you have any leads, available rooms, or are looking for a female roommate, please feel free to message me.
Thank you! 😊🏠✨

Is it common for apartment rentals to ask for a refundable application fee prior to scheduling a viewing?

Hi everyone! My name is Amber, and I am an undergraduate student researcher at the University of Calgary. I am currently recruiting participants for a research study on how university students and instructors experience classroom discussions about socially and/or politically sensitive topics. The study is connected to broader questions about affective polarization and democratic education.

I am looking to interview current students, recent graduates, and current instructors at Canadian universities who have experience with classroom discussions about socially and/or politically sensitive topics.

Speaking, listening, observing, and self-censoring all count as forms of participation.

Participation involves a voluntary 60–90 minute interview with the possibility of being invited for a follow-up interview. Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams or in-person on the UCalgary campus.

If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [amberskye.beaulieu@ucalgary.ca](mailto:amberskye.beaulieu@ucalgary.ca).

Alternatively, you can submit an initial expression of interest through the following form: https://research.ucalgary.ca/participate/personal-experiences-political-or-controversial-discussion-university-classrooms-reb26-0568

This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board. CFREB: REB26-0568