Full-time student enrolment at Mount Allison University is up by four percent for the 2021-22 academic year.
The Sackville campus has welcomed almost 2300 full-time students and over 90 part-timers.
This is the third consecutive year of student growth.
“We are pleased to welcome even more new and returning students to the Mount Allison campus safely over the course of the pandemic,” says Mount Allison University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau.
“Over the last three years the University has embarked on a number of new projects and initiatives to help meet the needs of today’s students and prepare them for a myriad of career paths, some not yet known. This includes the launch of 20 new academic programs, increased supports for student financial aid, and commitments to ensuring our university community is welcoming and inclusive for all. I would like to thank all students, from across Canada and globally, who chose Mount Allison for their post-secondary education.”
Most students are back on campus this year with officials indicating 96 percent of the population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mount Allison was the first school in Atlantic Canada to introduce mandatory vaccinations and students, faculty and staff who aren’t vaccinated must undergo regular testing.
The university now offers more than 50 academic programs.
Aviation programs in conjunction with Moncton Flight College have seen enrolments jump by 60 percent.
“Seeing growth in a number of programs is encouraging and helps us in the development of further opportunities, such as post-graduate studies and career-ready employment opportunities, for students,” says Boudreau.
“We also welcomed more students from Ontario, Western Canada, as well as internationally, which brings different experiences and perspectives to our campus. This will continue to be our focus in years to come.”
