Yes — Open Acadia offers a variety of summer courses that you can take either online or on-campus.
Here’s what’s available:
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🧠 Courses in many disciplines, including arts, sciences, education, and more
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🕒 Most on-campus courses run for 3 weeks, Monday to Friday, with daily lectures and labs (if applicable)
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💻 Online courses are available year-round and can be started anytime through continuous intake
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📚 Both undergraduate and graduate-level courses are offered
Summer courses are a great way to:
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Catch up on missed credits
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Lighten your course load for the fall
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Explore a new subject or interest
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Stay academically active while enjoying the summer
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Continuous intake: A flexible format where you can start an online course at any time
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On-campus course: A class held in person at Acadia’s campus in Wolfville
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Lab course: A course that includes hands-on experiments or technical work in addition to lectures
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📝 Special Notes:
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Some summer courses may be cancelled if enrollment is low — register early to secure your spot
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You don’t need to be a full-time Acadia student to take summer courses
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If you’re new to Acadia, you’ll need to apply for admission before registering
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Summer sessions typically run from May to August, divided into four terms