ÍâÁ÷ӰƬ

Homecoming and the Takeover 2.0

Join us October 16-19 for Homecoming 2025.

Bookmark this page so you'll have all the details, and make plans to return to campus in October.

Scroll down for the full Homecoming schedule!


The Takeover 2.0

Alumni from The Bahamas, Bermuda and Barbados, this one’s for you!
The Takeover 2.0 is happening October 17-19. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

View Schedule

Classes of 2020 and 2021 -- we’ll see you on campus for your on Friday, October 17. This is a private event, and registration is required.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing us at convocation@acadiau.ca. The registration deadline is October 1.

Register Now

Homecoming Schedule

Event

Time/Location

Hosted by

Registration

Thursday, October 16th

58th Annual F.C. Manning School of Business Banquet

6:00 p.m. – Fountain Learning Commons

Acadia Business Society

Open to all –

Friday, October 17th

Wine Tour

11:45 a.m. - Wu Welcome Centre

Alumni Relations

Open to all - register here

2020 and 2021 Convocation

12:00 p.m. – University Hall

Acadia Alumni Association

Registration is now closed

2020 and 2021 Post-Convocation Reception

1:00 to 3:30 p.m. – The Axe

Acadia Alumni Association

No registration required. Open to graduates of 2020 and 2021 and their guests

Axewomen Soccer vs Cape Breton

5:00 p.m. – Raymond Field

Acadia Athletics

Open to all –

GOLD Reception: Celebrating 2020 and 2021 grads

5:30 to 9:00 p.m. – The Axe

Acadia Alumni Association

No registration required. Open to all Graduates of the Last Decade. ID required.

Axemen Soccer vs Cape Breton

7:30 p.m. – Raymond Field

Acadia Athletics

Open to all –

Performing Arts Series: Symphony Nova Scotia

7:30 p.m. – Festival Theatre

Performing Arts Series

Open to all –

FOAF Presents: The Friends Homecoming Dinner

5 p.m. - Fountain Commons

Friends of Acadia Football

Open to all -

Saturday, October 18th

HOCO Bash

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Lower SUB lot and The Axe

Acadia Residence Life

Open to all

Wolfville Farmers’ Market

8:30 a.m. – Wolfville Farmers’ Market

Wolfville Farmers’ Market

Open to all – no registration required

Acadia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

10:00 a.m. – Festival Theatre

Acadia Athletics

Open to all –

Takeover 2.0 Parade and Junkanoo

11:30 a.m. – Main Street, Wolfville

Alumni Relations

Open to all – no registration required

Backyard BBQ

12:00 p.m. – Clark Terrace, Wu Welcome Centre

Acadia Alumni Association and Alumni Relations

Open to all – no registration required

Axemen Football vs Mount Allison

2:00 p.m. – Raymond Field, Athletics Complex

Acadia Athletics

Open to all –

Axemen Basketball vs Lakehead

7:00 p.m. – War Memorial Gymnasium

Acadia Athletics

Open to all –

Sunday, October 19th

Acadia Cleans Up Nice

10:00 a.m. – Outside Wheelock Dining Hall

Residence and Student Life

Open to all – no registration required

Chapel Service

7:00 p.m. – Manning Memorial Chapel

Manning Memorial Chapel

Open to all – no registration required

Thank you to our sponsors

Bring the Cheer sponsor

TD Insurance

Entertainment sponsor

iA Financial Group
Thank you to Stirling Fruit Farms for the donation of pumpkins and hay bales!