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About Us...
Acadia University, nestled in the heart of the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, complements the landscape of over 200 years of farming. One of only a handful of small Universities remaining in Canada, it's student-athlete population is nearly 10% of the insitutions enrolment.
Acadia offers student-athletes an opporunity to grow as a person by combining academics, athletics and community engagement like no other university in Canada. With 11 varsity status programs including men's hockey, football, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, women's rugby, women's cross country and men's and women's swimming, the support by the student body, alumni, faculty and staff and community is second to none.
Our Mission:

Leading our Student-Athletes in athletic, academic, and personal excellence;fueling the Acadia Spirit in our communities.

Our Vision:

An unparalleled Canadian university athletic program, delivering a uniquely personalized high performance Athletic, Academic, and Community enriching experience.

Our Core Values:

Five core values guide our everyday actions:

Integrity ... by always doing the right thing.

Excellence ... in athletic, academic, personal, and community.

Respect . . . by acknowledging diverse contributions and providing appropriate opportunity and accessibility.

Maximizing potential . . . in the growth and development of student-athletes, staff, coaches, and revenue generation.

Passion and work ethic ... by being enthusiastic and diligent in achieving success.