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New Students

Arrival

外流影片 is excited to welcome all new international students in Fall 2026. More information on arrival and orientation will be available soon.

Free Airport Pick-up

  • Please plan your flights and arrival for August 31 or September 1, 2026. Free airport pick up service will happen on these days only.
  • New international and exchange students can move into residence as of Monday, August 31.
  • Fall orientation for new students begins September 1, 2026. We look forward to meeting you all.

The free airport pick-up service is available to new international and exchange students arriving on Monday, August 31 or Tuesday, September 1. To confirm your seat, you must sign up for the airport pick-up by August 14 using the below.

Please note that the free airport pick-up service is reserved for students only. Any accompanying family members or guests will need to arrange their own transportation from the airport.

If you have questions, contact onestop@acadiau.ca

You will be greeted by Acadia staff members at the airport who will direct you to your transportation. You will be transported to campus where you will receive your student ID (if you have applied for it) and check you into residence (if applicable).

The Wong International Centre will have representatives throughout the day on August 31st and September 1st to assist you as needed. You can also visit OneStop in BAC112 if you have questions.

If you are not using the airport pickup service but require a ride from the airport, we encourage you to contact a few days prior to arriving to Nova Scotia. Please note that the cost of using any pick-up service to transport you to Acadia will be at your own expense. The travel time from the Halifax airport to Acadia is approximately 1 hour.

Questions can be directed to onestop@acadiau.ca. A full schedule or orientation events and activities is available on the New to Acadia page.

Please note that we do not offer airport transportation at the end of the semester.

Travelling to Canada

Before travelling, and that you possess all necessary documentation. To be able to enter Canada as a student, you must meet two requirements:

  1. You must have a valid study permit or a that shows you were approved for a study permit, , and
  2. You must be attending a designated learning institution. .

For more information on travelling to Canada, please see page.

In the event of a discrepancy regarding the information provided on this website, IRCC and Government of Canada take precedent.

Health Insurance

Student VIP, in partnership with the ASU, will be administering the starting September 1 if you are arriving for the fall semester, or January 1 if you are arriving for the winter semester. Please contact tanya.comeau@acadiau.ca if you have any questions about the health plan.

Students who are arriving at 外流影片 before September 1 or January 1 are strongly encouraged to consider purchasing travel insurance to cover any medical expenses you may have in Canada before these dates.


Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need to enter Canada as an international student?

As stated by , you must have the following when arriving in Canada:

  • A valid travel document, such as a passport
  • The port of entry letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit
  • A copy of a valid letter of acceptance issued from Acadia (your , or DLI)
  • A valid eTA, a valid visitor visa (temporary resident visa), a valid green card or another valid travel document
  • Enough money for your stay (can be shown via bank statements)
  • Valid immigration medical exam results (if you needed one)
I will be arriving prior to the residence move-in date. What should I do?

You are highly encouraged to arrive when residence opens for new students, as Residence Life cannot guarantee accommodations prior to move-in day. Additionally, activities on campus will be limited as we prepare for orientation, and you may feel isolated/lonely. If you are arriving earlier, please contact Residence Life and the Wong International Centre so that we鈥檙e aware of your arrival and can support you.

Please note that students arriving before the move-in dates will be responsible for the cost of their transportation from the airport to Acadia.

What arrival supports are available to new international students?

Acadia supports the arrival of international students by providing a free airport pick-up service. New students can sign up for the pick-up service when sign-up opens. Upon arrival at the university, new international students can visit the Wong International Centre to connect with university representatives. A full orientation program is provided for all entering students. If you have any questions about arrival supports, please contact onestop@acadiau.ca

I am arriving outside the airport pickup times. What should I do?

You are encouraged to arrange your own transportation from the airport to Acadia: the travel time by car is approximately an hour. We recommend contacting World Class Limousine in advance of your arrival. Please note that you are responsible for the cost of using and the university will not reimburse the costs associated with it.

Can my family members or friends use the free airport pick-up service with me?

Please note that the free airport pick-up service is reserved for new enrolled students only. Any accompanying family members or guests will need to arrange their own transportation from the Halifax International Airport to Acadia. If your family member needs to arrange their own travel, we recommend contacting a local service like in advance of your arrival. Please note that any alternative transportation will be at their own expense.

I am delayed in receiving my study permit and will arrive after classes start. Can I still begin my studies at Acadia upon arrival?

If there鈥檚 a delay in receiving your study permit, please email international@acadiau.ca so that we are aware of your potential late arrival. Late arrivals may be accommodated until the last date to add/drop courses (please check the academic calendar for specific dates as they change every year). Arrivals after the last day to add/drop courses will not be permitted, and students will need to defer their admission to the next semester.

Please note that while we may be able to accommodate late arrivals, we advise that you do not arrive after classes start. Arriving late may impact your integration to campus and your academic journey as a result of missing classwork, assignments, etc.

I need to apply for my SIN and NS ID card. How do I go about this?

The WIC hosts SIN clinics and NS ID trips at the beginning of the Fall and Winter semesters. Sign up for these will be communicated via the international student listserv. If you have any questions, please contact international@acadiau.ca.

Contact Us

You can contact our staff from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wong International Centre
27 Acadia Street
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
902-599-7236

The Wong International Centre