ACADIA ALERT - Delayed Campus Opening (Weather)

Due to the continued weather and ongoing snow clearing efforts, Acadia University will delay opening campus on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 until 12:00pm, with classes resuming at 12:30pm. Conditions on campus will be assessed throughout the morning and if there is a need to remain closed a follow up message will be sent.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus until it opens. Residences will be accessible, and Wheelock Dining Hall will be open.

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

(Tuesday February 24, 2026 @ 5:55 am)

Human Resources News & Events

Update: Acadia's Travel Health Insurance & COVID-19

As travel restrictions within Canada and in other countries continue to change and adapt to the evolution of COVID-19 responses, so too have the coverages available under Acadia University’s emergency travel health plan provided by SSQ Insurance. Please click here to review the statement and FAQs from SSQ Insurance.

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EFAP during Covid-19 Pandemic

Feeling stress and uncertainty during this time is understandable. Acadia encourages employees to use the resources from our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which can provide you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life concern at no cost, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access your EFAP: By phone: 1-800-387-4765 • By website: workhealthlife.com • Download the MyEAP app in your app store.

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COVID-19 Work from Home Guidelines

On March 18, 2020, Acadia released a new online guide for employees who will work from home while the University follows social distancing recommendations in response to COVID-19. General information for employees is in the Faculty/Staff FAQ, along with a copy of the new guidelines (PDF). Detailed information and technology-related support are accessible on the HUB, listed as Work from Home.

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