What is orientation, and why is orientation important?
Orientation is a very important part of your university career that marks the beginning of a new journey. Orientation aims to provide students with helpful information as they embark on their studies at Acadia. During orientation students will learn vital information about community living, academic success, and campus resources. Students will also begin to build relationships with other members of the Acadia community and meet their mentors. Orientation days will consist of a mix of different fun-filled events, educational sessions, and social events.
Winter move-in day is January 6, 2024.
January 6th: New Student Move-in & Orientation Kick-Off (domestic and international students)
January 7th: Orientation events & activities begin
Orientation will take place in person. It is a great opportunity to make new friends and long-lasting memories!
Orientation at Acadia is free! There may be some individual events that have a cost associated, however there will be many free and exciting options to choose from.
Orientation is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all new students attend and participate in orientation. New student orientation will provide all the essential information students need to begin university with a solid foundation.
Yes! All new students are encouraged to participate in orientation week.
All new students participating in orientation will be assigned a New Student Mentor (NSM). A New Student Mentor (NSM) is an upper-year returning student who will be paired with students based on similar programs of study. NSMs will support students by building excitement during orientation, guiding students around campus, answering questions, and pointing students to the correct resources and services they need. All new students will meet their New Student Mentor on January 6th during the evening mealtime at Wheelock Hall. Please check the schedule for more information.
New Student Mentors will be available to support new students for the first 6 weeks of the Fall Semester if you would like. They are available to help make your transition to University a smooth one!
Additional sources of information regarding campus activities can be found through the Acadia Website, the Acadia official social media accounts, and the Acadia Student’s Union (ASU) social media accounts.