Admission guidelines for students from British Columbia and the Yukon

• English 12
• Four additional Grade 12 university preparatory courses
• Minimum overall average of 70%

Specific program admission guidelines:

• Applied Science (Engineering) – Principles of Mathematics 12.  Chemistry 12 is required for the certificate program (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).  Physics 12 recommended.
• Biology – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Business Administration – English 12 with a minimum 70% and Principles of Mathematics 12.
• Chemistry – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Computer Science – Principles of Mathematics 12
• Economics – Principles of Mathematics 12
• Environmental Geoscience – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Environmental Science – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Geology – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Kinesiology - Principles of Mathematics 12
• Mathematics – Principles of Mathematics 12 with a minimum  70%
• Music – Grade VI level for all programs other than performance; Grade VIII for instrumental and vocal performance. Students are admitted directly to the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Therapy programs based upon an audition.
• Nutrition – Principles of Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 12 (applicants without Chemistry 12 will be considered on an individual basis).
• Physics – Principles of Mathematics 12. Physics 12 recommended.
• Psychology (BSc program only) – Principles of Mathematics 12

Applicants from the International Baccalaureate program

Please click here for details on the requirements from IB

High School Transcript Self-Report of Grades

• Students have the opportunity to self-report their transcript information which Acadia will use to assess admission to degree programs. High school applicants must report all academic grade 11 and grade 12 courses along with all available mid-year or final grades. Information provided will be automatically assessed and applicants will be advised of their admissibility to Acadia.
• Offers of admission based on self-reported transcript information will be verified with the final official transcript from your high school or provincial Ministry of Education. You should arrange for your final transcript to be sent to Acadia at the end of June. All applicants must have self-reported their course information accurately and must maintain their academic admission average in their final results, otherwise
  the offer of admission may be withdrawn.

Early fall admission
Students who have a Grade 11 average of at least 75% may be considered for early fall admission before their first set of Grade 12 marks are available. Students applying for early fall admission should include their final Grade 11 marks and a school-approved list of courses they are taking in Grade 12 (both semesters) with their application. Grade 12 courses must be consistent with the guidelines listed above.

Entrance Scholarships
To be considered for an entrance scholarship an admission application and all required supporting documents for admission must be received in the Admissions Office before March 1.

2009-20010 Tuition information