Credit in other subjects completed at the higher level may be awarded on the recommendation of the academic unit involved. Any prerequisite subjects must be offered at the Higher level. From the American System of Education Applicants who have completed a United States high school university preparatory program with an average mark equivalent to the College Recommending mark in 16 academic subjects, including four courses in English and three in mathematics, will be considered for admission to a four-year degree program. Applicants must also submit the result of the tests of the College Entrance Examination Board showing a combined score of at least 1000 in two Scholastic Aptitude Tests and a recommendation by the school principal or guidance officer. English is required for entry to all programs.
Many programs have other specific entry course requirements.
Admission by Special Agreement Acadia has developed articulation agreements with the Delia School of Hong Kong, Sedaya College of Malaysia, the Atlantic Baptist College and Bermuda College. Please consult the Registrar's Office for further information about these agreements. Admission of Mature Students Persons who wish to study on a full-time basis but do not meet the published academic admission requirements may be considered for admission on a mature student basis. The mature applicant is required to submit transcripts of all academic work completed, two letters of reference from employers and an outline of future plans, and to be present for interviews if required. If grades of C- or better are obtained in each, admission will be granted to a degree program and credit for these courses will be allowed towards it.