2021 StFX First Year Information Guide

2020 2021

FIRST YEAR INFORMATION

ANTIGONISH • NOVA SCOTIA

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

The First Year Information (FYI) Kit is a resource to help you get ready for your StFX X-Perience.

It includes tips on what to do before you leave home, information on Welcome Day, and advice for transitioning into university life. Read the information closely and follow the links for more on the supports available to you as a StFX student!

X STARTS HERE

X Starts Here is an online program tailored to support your transition to StFX. The program contains a series of online modules that are available in June and can be completed at your own pace during the months leading to your arrival at StFX. Simply visit https://moodle.stfx.ca/ and enter your StFX email and password to access X Starts Here.

Consider these modules your ‘how to’ for: • Course Registration and Academic Advising • Living Your Best Life @ X • Building Your Academic Skills • Managing Your Money Matters • Connecting Your Tech and IT devices • Going Global and Studying Abroad • Adjusting to University as an International Student

FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ GUIDE

Your Welcome Kit also includes a guide with helpful information for your family, friends, and other supporters who are there for you as you prepare to transition to university life. Please make sure to share this guide with them as it contains important information on our COVID-19 health and safety plans, as well as details on what they should expect as you adjust to your first few weeks at StFX. You can also encourage them to sign up for regular email updates at www.

StFX.ca/Parents.

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On behalf of the StFX family, it is my honour to welcome you to our university!

We are so thrilled that you have decided to join us and are excited for all you will add to our vibrant community life.

We know this has been a very challenging year for many of you, as COVID-19 has disrupted plans and created substantial anxiety for communities here in Canada and across the world. We want you to know we realize these are hard times, which is why we are working especially hard to create an incredible, unforgettable university experience just for you. We can’t wait for you to see for yourselves!

Please know that every single person here at StFX is committed to your health, safety, and wellbeing, especially in the time of COVID-19. We successfully offered a safe in-person living and learning experience this last year, and fully expect to do it again beginning this September. Above all else, remember the StFX community wants you to achieve your goals and are committed to doing all we can to help you do so.

I wish you the best of luck as you get ready to begin your StFX journey!

Elizabeth Yeo Vice-President, Students St. Francis Xavier University

On behalf of the StFX Students’ Union, I am honored to welcome you to your new home for this next chapter of your life. StFX University is a tight-knit community, filled with students, faculty, and staff that commit themselves every day to the Xaverian spirit that you will soon discover for yourself. There is so much that StFX has to offer, including academics, extracurriculars, strong traditions, and spirited events that complete the StFX experience. You will meet lifelong friends starting in your first week that will completely enrich your overall experience.

The community is yours to make and there are many unique opportunities for every single student. What you choose to do with your experience is up to you, so make the most of it! Be sure to become involved with campus life as this will allow you to get to meet and know so many wonderful people. I truly hope you are as excited to come to campus as the Students’ Union is to welcome you. The Students’ Union has so many services, events, as well as opportunities for student leadership and advocacy. If you have any questions about StFX or the Students’ Union, feel free to email me, su_pres@stfx.ca. The countdown is on!

Jack Irvin President St. Francis Xavier University Students’ Union

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Our Response To Covid-19 Last year, StFX’s COVID-19 response plan – developed in conjunction with Nova Scotia Public Health – guided us to a wonderfully successful year, despite the pandemic. We plan to do it all again.

SAFE, IN-PERSON LEARNING

Last year our students spent the year where they were meant to be: In the classroom. With more than 75% of our classes held in a face-to-face format during the 2020-21 year, StFX offered more in-person learning than any other Canadian university. And we did it safely, with new and enhanced health and safety protocols for all students, faculty, and employees on campus. This year, you can count on us to deliver the same safe, in-person living and learning experience that StFX students have come to expect. Welcome to university as it is meant to be!

ENSURING YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING

We are committed to your health and wellbeing. As part of our COVID-19 response, we added a Community Mental Health Nurse to our team as a mental health resource, well as additional custodial service supports and enhanced cleaning standards. We also introduced new residence and dining protocols to help ensure the wellbeing of our students. Finally, we are very proud to enjoy a close working relationship with provincial public health officials, who have reviewed and approved our plans to welcome students to campus and offer face-to-face classes.

14-DAY QUARANTINE The Nova Scotia government currently requires travellers coming from outside the province to complete a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon their arrival. Last year, we supported hundreds of students as they quarantined in residence and many more non-residence students who completed their quarantine in off-campus housing. Please note that, depending on government requirements, students from outside of Nova Scotia may need to quarantine upon their arrival for this upcoming academic year. Should this be the case, over the summer months we will share information on when quarantining students need to arrive in Antigonish.

For more information on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, visit the Nova Scotia government’s COVID-19 web-portal at www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus.

PARENTS: SIGN UP FOR REGULAR EMAIL UPDATES AT www.StFX.ca/Parents

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Join members of the StFX University senior leadership team to discuss the university’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols for the upcoming year. Sessions will be held via Zoom Webinar. More information, including information on how to join the sessions, will be sent to StFX student email accounts and the StFX parent email list over the coming months. For now, mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following sessions: • Session 1: Wednesday, July 21 at 7PM or Friday, July 23 at 3PM. • Session 2: Monday, August 9 at 7PM or Wednesday, August 11 at 3PM. *Dates and times are subject to change. All times Atlantic Standard Time. Watch your email for more information.

STAY IN TOUCH, STAY INFORMED

This guide was produced in June 2021 and presents the information known at the time of publication. However, as we have seen this past year the situation with COVID-19 evolves quickly and sometimes disrupts even the best plans. With this in mind, it is critical that you stay in touch with StFX so we can update you should key dates and details for your arrival on campus need to change. Here’s how to stay informed: 1. Check your StFX student email on a regular basis. Any important updates from the university will be sent to this email account.

2. Encourage any family and friends who are supporting you on your university journey to sign up for email updates at www.StFX.ca/Parents.

3. Check StFX’s COVID-19 web-portal, including answers to your frequently asked questions, on a regular basis: www.StFX.ca/Coronavirus.

4. Check the Nova Scotia government COVID-19 web-portal for up-to-date information on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements: www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus.

5. Over the summer months, tune in to our virtual information session on COVID-19 protocols as well as our ‘Webinar Wednesday’ series.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Join members of the StFX University senior leadership team to discuss the university’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols for the upcoming year. Sessions will be held via Zoom Webinar. More information, including information on how to join the sessions, will be sent to StFX student email accounts and the StFX parent email list over the coming months. For now, mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following sessions: • Session 1: Wednesday, July 21 at 7PM or Friday, July 23 at 3PM. • Session 2: Monday, August 9 at 7PM or Wednesday, August 11 at 3PM. *Dates and times are subject to change. All times Atlantic Standard Time. Watch your email for more information.

‘WEBINAR WEDNESDAY’ SERIES

Join our student success leaders and their special guests as they answer your questions and help you prepare for your journey at StFX. All sessions take place at 3:30 pm AST, and you can join via Zoom Webinar (info sent to StFX student email accounts) or the StFX Facebook page.

JUNE 23

Course Registration – Selecting Courses

AUGUST 4

Get packing!

JULY 7

Course Registration Registering

AUGUST 18

Orientation Week Overview

JULY 21

Parent Session

SEPTEMBER 1

Move in/COVID-19 Protocols

For the most up-to-date information about StFX’s COVID-19 response plans, including answers to your frequently asked questions, visit www.StFX.ca/Coronavirus.

COVID-19 LEGAL WAIVER AND STUDENT COMMUNITY PROTOCOLS

Last year, all StFX students were required to sign a COVID-19 legal waiver and a commitment to our student community protocols. We anticipate introducing a similar requirement for this next year. Please visit www.StFX.ca/Waiver or see the insert included in this Welcome Kit for more information.

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IT SERVICES HELP DESK

Need help with your StFX email account?

Submit a support ticket or access our live chat at www.mystfx.ca/ithelp E. itservices@stfx.ca T. 1-844-647-9571 H. 8AM – 4:30PM

Steps to Prepare for StFX 1. LOG-ON TO YOUR StFX EMAIL ACCOUNT

If you haven’t already, get to know your StFX email account as soon as possible: • Visit office365.stfx.ca • Login using your StFX username and password (provided in your acceptance package) • Set up your recovery information to ensure you don’t lose access to your account • Click on the ‘Outlook’ tile

Your StFX email account is your key for accessing many important services, including course registration, campus wi-fi, printing services, and Microsoft office products. You must also use this email account to communicate with faculty and staff throughout your time at StFX.

Did you know?

Your StFX account gives you access to the Microsoft Office Suite which you can use online or install on your electronic devices. Access them at office365.stfx.ca

2. REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES

You’ll register for courses using StFX’s Banner Self Service in July. We will send instructions

NEED HELP NAVIGATING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS? There’s an X Starts Here module on that.

on how to register to your StFX email account in the weeks ahead, but for now please take note of the following key dates: • Thursday, June 10: Course timetable is posted on the Registrar’s Office website.

• Friday, July 9: Registration times for new students will be available and posted within Banner Self Service.

• Tuesday, July 13 & Wednesday, July 14: Registration opens. New students will be invited to register at the specific time they are given on Friday, July 9.

3. SET UP YOUR StFX PHOTO ID

Your StFX Photo ID serves as your library card, meal plan card, and access card for

residence, including laundry services. It also gives you free admission to most StFX Athletics home games!

A new system for uploading your photo to be printed on your StFX photo ID is coming this summer. Watch your StFX student email for further instructions on how to access it and how to get your ID card.

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Please note: all photos in this guide of students indoors without a face mask were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. ARRANGE YOUR FINANCES

The months leading up to your arrival at StFX is when you ensure you have financial resources in place for your university education.

Not sure if you’ll require a student loan? Need help building a budget?

Visit our Financial Aid website for helpful information and resources:

www.mystfx.ca/financial-aid. You can also contact our financial aid office at 902-867-2374/2301 or email financialaid@stfx.ca.

5. CONFIRM YOUR TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

You will need a computer to access computer applications if they are required for your course(s). StFX’s IT Services team has produced a series of recommendations to help ensure that your technology devices and systems are equipped to support your academic journey. You are encouraged to consult these hardware, connectivity, and operating system recommendations before purchasing any device you plan to take to StFX. View them at www.stfx.ca/technology.

6. SIGN UP FOR StFX ALERTS

StFX Alerts sends you a notification via text, voice message or email when campus is delaying opening or closing early. Enrolment is not mandatory but we encourage all StFX students, faculty and staff to register. Be the first to hear about a snow day!

Register now at alerts.stfx.ca

7. STAY CONNECTED

If you haven’t already, follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat: @stfxuniversity. We’ll keep you updated with all thegreat things we’re cooking up for your arrival.

Anxious for a first (or second, third, or fourth!) peek at your new campus home?

Visit www.stfx.ca/tour-campus/ to take a virtual tour.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Our team of advisors can offer helpful information and advice as you make choices. Advising is a tremendous resource for all students!

E. advising@stfx.ca.

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IMPORTANT DATES AND MILESTONES SPRING AND SUMMER 2021 MAY • • • •

• •

JUN

JULY

AUG

Accept your residence offer.

Apply for student loans (most jurisdictions open their programs in the spring.)

Register for courses (see page 4 of FYI booklet.)

Sign and virtually submit your COVID-19 legal waiver and commitment to student community protocols (visit www.stfx.ca/waiver to learn more.)

First-year students: complete your mandatory online modules (see page 10.)

Check your StFX student email and attend our information sessions for important updates.

FALL TERM 2021* SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

03/04

01

03

03

Welcome Days (see page 9 for more information.)

07

Fall classes begin.

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Dec. exam schedule available. Don’t make holiday travel plans before this date!

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Thanksgiving. No classes.

Last day to change fall term or full year courses.

Last day to drop first-term three-credit courses.

08

Fall study break begins.

11

Remembrance Day. Offices closed.

15

Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier; X-Ring Ceremony.

07

Last day of fall classes.

09

Exams begin.

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15

Holiday break begins after last exam.

Classes resume after fall study break.

First tuition/fee payment due.

WINTER TERM 2022* JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

05

21

11

05

12

Winter study break begins.

Winter classes begin.

Last day to drop full-year or change second-term courses.

15

Balance of tuition/fees due

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April exam schedule available. Don’t make spring travel plans before this date!

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Classes resume after winter study break.

Last day to drop second-term three-credit courses.

Last day of winter classes.

07

Exams begin.

15

Good Friday. No exams; offices closed

20

Last day of exams.

*Specific dates may be subject to change in accordance with Public Health directives regarding COVID-19

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Packing to Come to StFX WHAT TO BRING

Consult this list when deciding what should come with you and what should stay at home. Please note you can also purchase most of these items in Antigonish.

• reusable, washable non-medical masks • personal documents and banking information (ID, health card, credit/debit card, etc.)

• sheets/blanket/pillow(s) and mattress topper • towels, flip flops or slippers • a basket or bag to carry toiletries to and from washrooms • laundry bag, soap and clothes hangers • power bar/extension cord • iron/small ironing board • first aid kit • pictures/posters & sticky tack to hang them (can be purchased at the StFX Store) • basic cleaning supplies (you are responsible for keeping your own room clean, this includes any private washrooms) • for suites & apartment-style residences: pots, pans, kitchen utensils, etc.

PLANNING ON BRINGING YOUR CAR TO CAMPUS? Please note there is a cost for both daily and overnight parking. Overnight parking is $300 for the fall and winter terms or $200 for just one term. Regular daily parking is $250 for the fall and winter terms.

If you purchase an overnight pass, you also have day-time parking privileges (i.e. you do not need to purchase a daily pass.) Visit www.mystfx.ca/security/ parking for more information.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• pets (with the exception of fish) • large stereo speakers and sub-woofers • kitchen appliances that: - have an open element (deep fryers, hot plates, toasters, etc.)

- do not have an automatic shut-off feature - are not approved by CSA (Canadian Standards Association) • halogen lights and non CSA approved and/or outdoor mini lights • anything illegal to the Province of Nova Scotia (if it’s illegal, leave it at home - even if it is legal where you live) • nails/tacks/duct tape (if it can’t be hung up with sticky tack, leave it at home) • firearms/ammunition/firecrackers/weapons of any type • candles or incense • additional furniture • wireless printers • LED strip lights For more information on packing to live in residence, visit www.mystfx.ca/university-housing.

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Getting Here

WELCOME DAY ENTRANCE ,

CONVOCATION BLVD. (FOLLOW THE SIGNS WHEN ON CAMPUS)

EXIT 32

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

1. Off the Trans-Canada Highway 104, take exit 32 and follow the signs to Antigonish.

2. Drive through a set of lights to West Street, and then take your first right (at the next set of lights) onto Convocation Boulevard.

3. Follow the signs for parking.

TRANSIT

Maritime Bus (www.maritimebus.com) provides transportation from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to the StFX campus. Please check their online schedule as bus routes are subject to change.

FAMILY STAYING OVER?

Families dropping off students can find a list of accommodations at www.visitantigonish.ca/stay. Book your hotel early! There are also a number of restaurants in town, from fine dining establishments to casual food outlets.

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StFX Welcome Days We can’t wait to welcome all incoming StFX students to campus! Your specific welcome/move-in day will depend on which residence you are living in or whether you are an off-campus student. Please pay attention to these dates and details: - Friday, September 3, 2021*: We look forward to welcoming new students living in Bishops Hall, MacIsaac Hall, Riley Hall, and FX Hall.

- Saturday, September 4, 2021*: We look forward to welcoming new students living in Cameron Hall, MacKinnon Hall, Mount Saint Bernard, and off-campus housing. * All dates subject to final approval from Nova Scotia Public Health officials.

Please note: Depending on government COVID-19 requirements, students coming from outside of Nova Scotia may need to complete a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon their arrival. In this case, dates for arrival on campus and welcome day activities will be different. More information will be shared later this summer if a quarantine period is required.

ARRIVING ON CAMPUS

• Residence students should arrive on campus between 7 am and 3 pm on their designated arrival day and proceed to the Charles V. Keating Centre. From here, they can check-in and move-in to their residence.

• Off-campus students should arrive on campus between 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday, September 4 and proceed to the Charles V. Keating Centre to check-in.

WELCOME ACTIVITIES

Stay tuned for a complete schedule of events, but for now you and your family/friends can plan to take part in the following: • Welcome activities with Residence Life staff and StFX’s O-Crew • Student Services Showcase • Information Sessions for parents, family, and friends of new students • Welcome BBQ for parents, family, and friends of new students, hosted by StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin • President’s Welcome & BBQ for new students, hosted by StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin • ‘Get to know you’ activities for all new students

ORIENTATION WEEK

St. Francis Xavier University and the StFX Students’ Union promise you an orientation experience that is informative, inclusive, and fun! Stay tuned for more details and information over the summer months.

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Living on Campus Coming to university is a huge step - not just academically, but personally. New experiences, new people, and living away from home can be equally exciting and scary. We are here to help!

WONDERING ABOUT THE TRANSITION TO LIVING ON YOUR OWN?

There’s an X Starts Here module on Living Your Best Life at StFX

RESIDENCE LIVING

Residence communities at StFX offer a variety of fun programs and resources for all different interests and personality types. Residence is not just a roof over your head; it’s a place to get to know yourself and a chance to make friends for life!

When you move into residence, take time and get to know your Community Advisors (CAs) and Hall Directors (HDs). As senior students, they’ve been where you are and know that transitions can be challenging. They will help you any way they can!

Over the summer, there will be a selection of one-hour online modules covering important topics such as respect and consent, safer socializing, and contributing to equitable communities that all residence students will need to complete before their arrival. We are also planning opportunities for you to (virtually) meet your residence mates and get to know each other before arriving on campus. Watch your StFX student email account for more details.

W: www.mystfx.ca/student-life

STARBUCKS

StFX is pleased to have a full-service Starbucks located in the heart of our campus. Get your caffeine fix!

CAMPUS DINING

StFX is proud to offer a number of healthy and fulfilling dining options. If you’re living in residence, you will eat most of your meals in Morrison Hall – our main dining facility – where we offer delicious, freshly-made choices to suit all tastes and appetites. Morrison Hall is also equipped with a GRAB & GO feature for convenience when you’re eating on the run.

Looking for more dining options? Take advantage of our retail units located across campus, with each one offering a unique dining experience. Read more about these options on our website.

W: stfxcampusfood.sodexomyway.com

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SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS

We’re committed to meeting the needs of our students who require dietary assistance due to allergies or faith-based requirements. We are equipped with an on-site Registered Dietitian who works with students to help make their dining experience both nourishing and seamless.

To learn more about how you can access the dietary accommodation services, please visit www.stfxcampusfood.sodexomyway.com/explore/health-wellness.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

The Safety and Security team serves the campus community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing information, directions, and incident response. If you lose your Student ID, Safety and Security can also provide a replacement. Their office is located at 5005 Chapel Square.

P: 902.867.4444 W: www.mystfx.ca/security

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Making The Transition We’re pleased to offer these supports to assist you on your journey.

STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE

Our instructors can help you build tools to help you succeed in your courses. Visit us to find a tutor, learn how to stop procrastinating, improve your grammar, and much more! The Student Success Centre is located in the Angus L. Macdonald Library.

E: sscentre@stfx.ca W: www.mystfx.ca/student-success

ACADEMIC ADVISING WANT TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY?

There’s an X Starts Here module on building your academic skills.

Academic advisors provide helpful advice if you have questions about meeting your program requirements, declaring or changing your major, changing your program, and most other academic issues. Academic Advising is located in Nicholson Tower, with an additional advisor located in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business. Visit our website for more information on making an appointment.

E: advising@stfx.ca W: stfx.ca/advising

DIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT CENTRE

The Diversity Engagement Centre is home to advisors who offer support for students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or 2SLGBTQIA+ (and their allies.) It is also home to StFX’s Manager of Human Rights and Equity. The Diversity Engagement Centre is located in Bloomfield Centre.

E: mfogarty@stfx.ca W: www.mystfx.ca/student-life/diversity-engagement-centre

KIKNU INDIGENOUS STUDENT CENTRE

Meaning ‘our home’ in English, the Kiknu Indigenous Student Centre is a safe space for Indigenous students and their families. The centre fosters an environment that promotes friendship and the journey toward reconciliation, while supporting Indigenous student success and overall wellbeing. The Kiknu Indigenous Student Centre is located in the Coady West building, Room 104.

E: tfrancis@stfx.ca W: www2.mystfx.ca/student-life/indigenous-student-advising

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HEALTH AND COUNSELLING

Our team of physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals provide primary health care and mental health services to students, at no additional cost. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment. The Health and Counselling Centre is located Bloomfield Centre.

P: 902-867-2263 W: www.mystfx.ca/health-and-counselling

TRAMBLE CENTRE FOR ACCESSIBLE LEARNING

If you have a permanent disability, the Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning can provide assistance and support to help you achieve your academic goals. The Tramble Centre is located in the Angus L. Macdonald Library.

E: tramble@stfx.ca W: www.mystfx.ca/accessible-learning

SPIRITUALITY

StFX honours all students’ spirituality and beliefs with respect and dignity. We offer a prayer space for all faiths, chaplaincy services, and Wellspring, a quiet space for students. Chaplaincy services are located in Bloomfield Centre, while Wellspring is located in Morrison Hall.

W: www.mystfx.ca/chaplaincy

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Getting Involved StFX is where academically-focused, socially-engaged students come to university. There are so many ways to make the most of your time here!

WANT TO “GO GLOBAL?”

There’s a X Starts Here module on studying abroad.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

The environment. Politics. Music. Photography. Entrepreneurship. You name it, we’ve got it. We have approximately 100 campus clubs and societies, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for you can launch your own! Learn more at: www.theu.ca.

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Service Learning: Enrich your academic learning by getting involved in the community. Did you know StFX was the first university to offer service learning in Canada? Learn more about local and international opportunities at www.stfx.ca/academics/service-learning.

International Exchange: StFX has over 40 global partnerships for studying abroad. Springtime in Paris? A winter in Madrid? See the seasons change in Stockholm? You bet. Visit www.mystfx.ca/ international-exchange to learn more.

THEATRE, ART AND MUSIC

Catch a live show with the latest indie bands or the best in jazz and classical music. Our campus art gallery features regular exhibits and special events, including book launches and photography shows. The StFX campus is also home to Theatre Antigonish, delighting audiences since 1974.

Stay tuned for an updated schedule of events.

Did you know?

Your StFX Student ID is your pass to campus recreation facilities, including our fitness centre. It also gets you free entry to most StFX athletics games.

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RECREATION, CLUB SPORTS & INTRAMURALS

Stay active at X in a variety of ways with XREC (X-Recreation). XREC offers a number of programs, services, and activities including Active Living, Club Sports, and Intramurals. Each of these pillars enable students to choose their way of being social and active here at StFX. Stay up to date about our offerings this fall by visiting our website, www.goxgo.ca/recreation or by following us on Instagram and Facebook (@stfxintramurals).

VARSITY ATHLETICS

StFX has 10 varsity athletic teams participating in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) competitions in the sports of football, women’s rugby, and men’s & women’s soccer, cross country, hockey and basketball. We regularly host AUS games and encourage all students to come out and cheer on the blue and white! We also have designated X student fan sections and special game-day promotions. Check out our ticketing information, game schedules and more at www.goxgo.ca and/or follow us on social media: Instagram (@stfx_athletics), Twitter (@stfxathletics) and Facebook (@stfxathletics).

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Your Finances SECTION A: TUITION AND GENERAL FEES TUITION AND GENERAL FEES Full-time Tuition

NOVA SCOTIA STUDENTS

NON-NOVA SCOTIA STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

$ 9,369.66

$ 9,369.66

$ 9,369.66 $ 9,369.66

International Student Fee

–

–

(–$ 1,283.00 )

–

–

Information and Technology Fee

$ 430.46

$ 430.46

$ 430.46

Facilities Renewal Fee

$ 208.96

Government Tuition Bursary - N.S. Students

$ 208.96

$ 208.96

Fitness and Recreational Facilities Fee

$ 122.99

$ 122.99

$ 122.99

Students’ Union Fee

$ 180.30

$ 180.30

$ 180.30

$ 25.00

$ 25.00

$ 25.00

SU Bloomfield Centre Renovation Fee Student Assistance Fee

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PAYING YOUR FEES?

Contact our Student Accounts Office: e: studentaccounts@stfx.ca p: 902.867.2123 w: www.mystfx.ca/financial services/student-accounts

Health & Wellness Expansion Fee Health and Dental Plan* Total

$ 6.00

$ 6.00

$ 6.00

$ 125.00

$ 125.00

$ 125.00

$ 445.00

$ 445.00

$ 1,200.00

$ 9,630.40

$ 10,913.40

$ 21,038.06

*Health and Dental plan rates reflect 2020-21 figures; these are subject to increase.

YOUR COST FOR SECTION A:

SECTION B: RESIDENCE Choose one residence option DOUBLE ROOM

SINGLE ROOM/SUITE

Riley Hall and O’Regan Hall

RESIDENCE

$8,415.00

$ 8,805.00

Bishops Hall

$6,105.00

$ 7,325.00

Mount Saint Bernard Traditional

–

$ 7,115.00

$5,845.00

$ 7,010.00

Power/Somers Hall - Includes $800 DCB*

-

$ 8,550.00

Governors Hall (Private) - Includes $800 DCB*

-

$ 9,605.00

Governors Hall (Semi-Private) - Includes $800 DCB*

-

$ 9,215.00

LAUNDRY FEE (charged to all residence students for unlimited access to laundry facilities)

$ 125.00

YOUR COST FOR SECTION B:

SECTION C: MEAL PLAN Choose one meal plan option. All first-year students living in residence must purchase a meal plan.

MEAL PLANS To learn more about meal plan options, visit stfxcampusfood.sodexo myway.com

MEAL PLANS 155 Block + $600 DCB*

$ 3,545.00

315 Block + $300 DCB*

$ 5,355.00

415 Block + $300 DCB*

$ 6,075.00

Unlimited meals + $300 DCB*

$ 6,365.00

*What is DCB? DCB, or declining balance, is a debit system allowing students to purchase items at various cafes and coffee shops on campus. Additional blocks of DCB can be purchased in $50 increments.

YOUR COST FOR SECTION C:

SECTION D: OTHER FEES OTHER FEES Books

$1,250.00 - $1,750.00 *Nursing students may have higher book costs

Entertainment, Travel, Other personal costs

Varies per the individual

Parking

YOUR ESTIMATED FIRST-YEAR COSTS (Sections A + B + C + D):

$ 200 - $300

$

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PAYING YOUR TUITION AND FEES

Your tuition and fees are divided into two payments: 1. Due September 15, 2021: 65% of all tuition, residence and meal plan fees (Sections A + B + C) 2. Due January 15, 2022: The balance of remaining fees You are encouraged to pay first-term fees before arriving (or while at) Welcome Day. Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. We accept payment via: • Online banking. Register StFX as a payee using your student ID as the account number.

• Wire transfer • In person (cash, cheque, debit) • Directly from Canadian and American government student loan programs • Online at: www.stfx.ca/international-payment (international students only)

STUDENTS’ UNION HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN

The StFX Students’ Union Health and Dental Plan will cover select medical costs that are not included under most provincial health care plans, including dental work and pharmaceutical drug costs. If unexpected medical issues arise, you will want to have coverage!

Canadian students with alternative coverage may opt-out if they do so before September 30, 2021. You may only opt-out if you can provide proof of coverage from another provider.

We encourage you to investigate the benefits offered by the Students’ Union plan before deciding to opt-out. Some students with alternate coverage choose to stay enrolled in the plan because it covers student-specific needs that some other plans do not.

To learn more about your benefits and how to coordinate coverage between two plans, visit www.mystudentplan.ca/stfxsu.

Checklist Check off these must-do items as you prepare to embark on your StFX adventure.

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Get familiar with your StFX email, Banner Self Service, and MyData accounts

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Register for your courses

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First-year students: Complete your mandatory online modules

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Set up your StFX photo ID

Your X-Perience begins now!

Sign and virtually submit your waiver and commitment to student community protocols

Complete your X Starts Here Modules Confirm your finances Apply for a student loan Connect with us on social media Check your StFX student email on a regular basis

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PO Box 5000

AS IT IS M E A N T T O B E.

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Antigonish, Nova Scotia •StFX.CA Canada

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B2G 2W5

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1 902 863 3300

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stfx.ca