Noted alumni include Charles Huggins, winner of the 1966 Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine and former chancellor of Acadia. Acadia University prides itself on a tradition which embodies academic, athletic, cultural, organizational, social, and spiritual development. Double majors are possible. BA with options or second major. BBA with computer science.
Double majors are possible in most departments and schools.
Cooperative education option available in most areas. Three credit hours are awarded for one-semester course of 39 lecture hours and required labs, tutorials, etc. There are two female residences, one male residence, and seven co-ed residences. Acadia provides completely furnished rooms, suites and apartments including utilities. Approximately two-thirds of all available rooms are private.