Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Hazardous Conditions)

Today, Monday January 19, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the hazardous campus conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Monday January 19, 2026 @ 10:52 am)

How to Apply to the School of Music

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are available now.
Review the university’s application checklist and general information for Admissions.

Apply to Acadia here! #AUSOM


The School of Music will receive these applications and connect you to an Audition Advisor. Your AUSOM Audition Advisor will help you plan your audition experience.
There’s a very good reason why students choose Acadia to pursue their music studies – it’s our approach to you. We are more interested in you and your journey than solely on your ability to play your instrument.

From the very start of our admission process, our faculty invests in getting to know you – the individual behind the instrument–  so we can better support your educational needs and ensure your success.

1. Before your Audition:

a. You will be contacted by AUSOM Audition Advisor
b. Ask all your questions and get planning!

2. The Audition:

a. Perform/Present 2 – 3 examples of your music. See FAQ’s for more details
b. Any musical style or genre.
c. Share all the ways you love to make music.

Acadia Away - Friday January 9th and Saturday January 10th, 2026 New Glasgow NS

On-Campus - Friday February 27th, 2026

Acadia University Boarding Pass Program
Make your trip to Acadia easier by taking advantage of our Boarding Pass program!
Whether you are driving, flying or taking the bus, we will help pay the way!

3. On the Audition Day:

a. Meet fellow students and faculty, tour Acadia campus…
b. Join us in conversation and explore your areas of interest, goals and passions, and share what sparks your creativity
c. Play for us, sit in class, rehearse with ensembles…

At Acadia University’s School of Music we focus on the musician as well as the music you play. We want to help you share all the ways you love to make music!

Interested in Scholarships? Apply Now!

To be prioritized for scholarship consideration, apply and audition soon.
We highly encourage you to have your application and audition completed by March 1, 2026.