Welcome to the Registrar's Office

The Registrar’s Office supports teaching and learning at Acadia by maintaining the integrity of academic policies and student records. We help with many academic and non-academic questions – registration, degree audits, prerequisites, verification of enrolment, transfer credits, important dates, examinations, academic regulations, and more.

We are pleased to announce that course registration for Fall/Winter 2024/25 will be available at the end of May and continue until the add/drop date in September (the 13th). The opening of registration will be staggered by class level in the following order:

  • May 27th and 28th at 8:30am ADT, 1st year and inbound exchange student registration opens (this allows for extra assistance if needed by 1st year students)
  • May 29th at 8:30am ADT, 4th and 5th year (85ch and more) student registration opens.
  • May 30th at 8:30am ADT, 3rd year (55-84ch) student registration opens.
  • May 31st at 8:30am ADT, 2nd year (25-54ch) student registration opens.
  • June 3rd at 8:30am ADT, Graduate Students, EAP, Axcess and all other non-undergraduate registration opens.
  • June 17th at 12:00pm ADT, Bachelor of Education student registration opens.
  • Please note that for registration purposes, credit hour totals include completed courses.

As there can be a rush in the first few hours after registration opens, you may experience delays or slower processing. Please be patient and note that registration will remain open until the add/drop date in September. You have plenty of time!

 

IMPORTANT DATES 2024-2025


May
 

Thursday, 2

Last day to receive grades for Spring graduands.

Monday, 6

Classes begin for Summer 1 courses.

Tuesday, 7

Faculty meeting to approve Spring graduands.

Wednesday,  8

Senate meeting to approve Spring graduands.

Sunday, 12

Baccalaureate Service.

Thursday-Friday, 16-17

Spring Convocation graduation ceremonies.

Monday, 20

Victoria Day - no classes

Friday, 24

Students placed on academic dismissal will be notified.

Examinations for Summer 1 classes.

Monday, 27

Classes begin for Summer 2 courses.

Friday, 31

Last day to opt-out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for 16-month Bachelor of Education students.


June
 

Friday, 14

Last day to submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee. Students will be notified of the decision 2 weeks + 3 working days from the submission date.
Examinations for Summer 2 courses. 

Monday, 17  Classes begin for Summer 3 courses. 
Friday, 28 Students placed on academic dismissal due to grade changes will be notified. 

July
 
Monday, 1 Canada Day Holiday - no classes.
Friday, 5 Examinations for Summer 3 courses.
Monday, 8 Classes begin for Summer 4 courses.
Friday, 26

Last day to submit an appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee due to grade changes. Students will be notified of the decision 2 weeks + 3 working days from the submission date. 
Examinations for Summer 4 courses.


August
 
Tuesday, 27 Residences open for all new students (International and Canadian).
Wednesday, 28 New student orientation activities begin for students (International and Canadian).
September  
Monday, 2

Labour Day.
Residences open for returning students (9:00am)

Monday-Saturday,
2-7

Welcome week activities (all students).
Wednesday, 4

Classes begin for Fall and Fall/Winter courses.

Fee payment deadline.

Friday, 6 Last day to apply for Fall Graduation (all students).
Friday, 13 Last day to add/change any Fall or Fall/Winter course sections.
Last day to withdraw from a Fall or Fall/Winter course without a “W” appearing on the transcript.
Thursday, 19 Deadline for approved honours theses for Fall graduands.
Wednesday, 25 Last day to submit final Master’s theses. 
Friday, 27 Last day to receive grades for Fall graduands.
Last day to decrease meal plan for Fall term.
Monday, 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – no classes.
Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents.
October  
Tuesday, 1 Co-op Application Deadline.
Thursday, 3 Exam schedule posted for December examinations.
Tuesday, 8 Faculty meeting for approval of Fall graduands.
Wednesday, 9 Senate meeting to approve Fall graduands and declaration of award of degrees and diplomas*.
Monday, 14 Thanksgiving Day - no classes.
Tuesday-Friday,
15-18
Fall study break - no classes.
November  
Monday, 11 Remembrance Day - no classes.
Friday, 22 Last day to withdraw from a Fall term course and receive a “W”. Any Fall course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade.
December  
Wednesday, 4 Last day of classes. Please note that "Monday classes will be held on this day to make up for holidays.
Thursday-Friday,
5-6
Examination study days.
Saturday, 7 Fall term examinations begin.
Wednesday, 18 Fall term examinations end.
Last day to submit final Master's theses.
Thursday, 19 Residences close (12:00 noon).
2025  
January  
Saturday, 4 Residences open for new International and Canadian students.
Sunday, 5 Residences open for returning students (12:00 noon).
Monday, 6 Classes begin for Winter term courses. Fall/Winter courses resume.
Fee payment deadline.
Wednesday, 8 Last day to apply for Spring graduation (all students).
Wednesday, 15 Last day to add/change any Winter course sections.
Last day to withdraw from a Winter course without a “W” appearing on the transcript.
Last day to withdraw from Fall/Winter courses and receive a “W”. Any courses withdrawn after today will receive an “F” grade.
Friday, 24 Last day to decrease meal plan for Winter term.
Friday, 31 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for students newly eligible on the ASU Health and Dental Plans.  
Exchange Program Application Deadline.
February  
Thursday, 6 Final exam schedule posted for April examinations.
Monday, 17 Heritage Day - no classes.
Tuesday-Friday,
18-21
Winter study break - no classes.
March  
Friday, 21 Last day to withdraw from Winter term courses and receive a “W”. Any course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade.
April  
Friday, 4 Last day of classes.
Saturday-Sunday,
5-6
Examination study days.
Monday, 7 Winter term examinations begin.
Monday, 14 Deadline for approved honours theses for Spring graduands.
Thursday, 17 Winter term examinations end.
Last day to submit final Master's theses.
Friday, 18 Residences close (12:00 noon).
May  
Friday, 2 Last day to receive grades for Spring graduands.
Monday, 5 Classes begin for Summer 1 courses.
Tuesday, 6 Faculty meeting to approve Spring graduands.
Wednesday, 7 Senate meeting to approve Spring graduands.
Thursday-Friday,
15-16
Spring Convocation graduation ceremonies.
Monday, 19 Victoria Day - no classes.
Friday, 23 Students placed on academic dismissal will be notified.
Monday, 26 Classes begin for Summer 2 courses.
Saturday, 31 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents for 16-month Bachelor of Education students.