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About The ASU
The ASU advocates for Acadia students at every level—on campus, in the Wolfville and Valley communities, and with provincial and federal governments. Within Acadia, ASU representatives sit on key committees like the Board of Governors, Senate, and Residence Life to ensure student needs are prioritized in decision-making. Provincially and nationally, the ASU represents students through Students Nova Scotia and the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA).
The ASU also offers a range of services to support your university experience, including Off-Campus Housing Assistance, the Safety & Security Shuttle, and the Health & Dental Plan.
Beyond advocacy and services, the ASU supports clubs and student-led Internal Organizations like The Athenaeum (student newspaper), Axe Radio, and the Acadia Women’s Centre.
The ASU also owns and operates businesses like Cajun’s (Acadia gear store), with proceeds going back to students, and The Axe Bar & Grill—your campus hub for events, live music, trivia, and The Union Market, your go to spot for snacks and drinks on campus.
Acadia Students’ Union is a student governed organization dedicated to serving its members through effective representation and communication. The Students’ Union offers innovative and quality services while providing a variety of opportunities which enhance the overall University experience of the students of Acadia.
Acadia Students’ Union believes in and upholds the values of integrity, excellence, and respect, while recognizing the importance of fun, community spirit, and the tradition upon which the Union was founded.
Our Mision
The Provincial Act to Incorporate Acadia Students’ Union, assented to on March 22, 1967, recognizes this body as the official organization of the students of Acadia University. Acadia Students’ Union is an autonomous and independent organization, separate and distinct from Acadia University, with the financial and legislative independence to make decisions, collect fees, and represent the membership. Our organization operates and manages the ASU Students’ Centre, offers innovative and quality services, events, and activities and provides strong representation for, and communication to, the students of Acadia University.