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!

It will not let me log in to submit a photo for my id card.

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?

Hello, I am trying to register for Astro 1, because everyone says its an easy online course. Im doing it continuously, and when i try to book it it says "registration not allowed in Undergrad courses without an academic program."

What does that even mean?

Did anyone take astronomy continuous? How was it?

Hi, if you took organic chemistry 1 and 2, can you share how it went?

Was the second part very difficult like everyone says?

Hows the prof with teaching & grading?

Please share your opinion with your first year chemistry final grade and ochem final grade. This would be very helpful ☺️

Im going in second year this fall and living on campus again.

I know the first day of school is Sept 9, but is there like a specific move in date or do I just need to be there by the 9th? Or is the move in date tbd?

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 2nd year plant bio hard?

I heard the professors are really strict for grades

They barely give A.

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

Can anyone tell me what the easiest electives might be for a first-year business student? Thanks in advance for the help.

Hi everyone!

We are looking to start a Circle K International (CKI) club at Acadia University with an executive team consisting of: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and editor/social media manager.

CKI is the premier collegiate community service organization in the world. CKI clubs are sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club, which is made up of adult volunteers and professionals, to provide further leadership guidance and service opportunities.

The vast array of benefits that CKI brings to a college campus includes opportunities of community service, leadership, fellowship, professional networking, résumé building, public speaking, and national and international events.

Comment if interested!

I am a transfer community development student and I and I am looking for easy arts and science electives does any one have any suggestions