Your break, your way
Alright, you’ve got four months of freedom. Why not make the most out of them by getting ahead for next year, or picking up a course you need? Open Acadia provides you with Acadia University credit courses on-campus and online.
- Use our flexible online courses to study around your summer activities and work commitments
- Complete courses in as little as 3 weeks with on-campus courses
- Combine online and on-campus courses for maximum flexibility.
- Getting Started
- About the Courses
- Dates & Deadlines
- Fees
 Choosing and registering your courses has never been easier:
- Browse our Full Course Listing for the on-campus or online courses you’re interested in. Some courses fill up very quickly, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
- Select and register for your courses, and pay using your credit card or student account.
- Please note that registrations are not complete until payment is received. The course will appear in your backpack, but you will not be registered.
If you have any questions, please contact us by live chat, email, or phone. You can also visit us in Willett House.
 Over 90 distance courses and 60 on-campus courses are available this summer. Click here for our full course listing.
On-campus
Also known as Intersession, courses normally offered over four months in the fall or winter terms are offered on campus in intensive three week blocks during May to August each year. Full year courses are offered in six week blocks.
Online
Online courses are open-entry, allowing you to register when you want and study at your own pace. They’re a great choice if you’re heading home for the summer, or if you have work and summer activities that you want to schedule around.
All courses are taught by Acadia faculty or experts in the field of study.
Registration Dates
| Semester |
Course dates |
Admission deadline |
Registration deadline |
| Spring 1 |
May 10 – May 28 |
April 19 |
April 23 |
| Spring 2 |
May 31 – June 18 |
May 10 |
May 16 |
| Summer 1 |
June 28 – July 16 |
June 7 |
June 13 |
| Summer 2 |
July 19 – August 6
|
June 28
|
July 4 |
Online courses
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Open-entry |
Acadia students register by May 31 |
Withdrawal Dates & Consequences
| Semester |
No Recorded Drop
|
Withdrawal (W)
|
Fail (F) |
| Spring 1 |
May 10 – 12 |
May 13 - 19
|
May 20 - 28
|
| Spring 2 |
May 31 – June 2 |
June 3 - 9
|
June 10 - 18
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| Spring |
May 10 - 19 |
May 20 - June 3 |
June 4 - 18 |
| Summer 1 |
June 28 – 30 |
July 2 - 8
|
July 9 - 16
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| Summer 2 |
July 19 - 21 |
July 22 - 28 |
July 29 - Aug 6 |
| Summer |
June 28 - July 8
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July 9 - 21
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July 22 - Aug 6
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Canadian Students
Undergraduate, 3 credit-hour course:
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$779 |
Undergraduate, 6 credit-hour course:
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$1558 |
Graduate, 3 credit-hour course:
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$844 |
International Students
Undergraduate, 3 credit-hour course:
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$1558 |
| Undergraduate, 6 credit-hour course: |
$3116 |
| Graduate, 3 credit-hour course: |
$1668 |
Please visit our Fees page for full details and payment options.
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