The University, one of Canada’s leading undergraduate institutions, will provide full tuition and free residence accommodation to five students. In addition, Acadia will make 100 seats available to American students at a discounted cost. The University is developing a strategy to assist with travel costs including air fare and will work with the Canadian government to promote the expeditious processing of student visas.

“Acadia is a truly global university with twenty per cent of its students coming from 70 countries,” said Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia. “A significant number of our students in addition to a number of faculty and staff come from the United States and we all feel tremendous compassion for everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. We feel the best way for Acadia to respond is to help affected students continue their studies while gaining valuable international experience.”

Undergraduate students who have been affected by this tragic event in the Gulf Coast Region and are interested in attending Acadia should contact the Dean of Students Office at Acadia University at hurricane.relief@acadiau.ca

 Acadia University, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has long been recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. With its nationally and internationally recognized research initiatives, small class sizes and technology-rich teaching and learning environment, Acadia offers students an experience that includes academic achievement combined with personal growth and development. For more information about Acadia, visit our website at www.acadiau.ca.