Join us on Sunday October 18, 2026 for the annual StFX Open House
The StFX Open House is your opportunity to discover what it's like to live and learn on Canada's most beautiful campus. There's no better way to imagine yourself as a future student than to experience StFX in person.
We have an interactive, fun-filled day planned for you and your parents/supporters where you will:
- Learn about academic programs, student services, and residence options
- Attend faculty presentations
- Explore campus and take a guided tour of residences, classrooms, and student spaces. All 1st year students are guaranteed a room in residence!
- Enjoy a delicious free brunch at Morrison Hall, our main dining facility. Brunch is available by reservation, you can select a reservation time when you register.
- Enter for a chance to win fantastic giveaways, including residence cash back prizes of $1,000 and $2,500!
Find out about:
Admissions On-the-Spot
Apply at Open House and meet with a member of our Admissions team to receive an admissions decision. Please bring a physical copy of your most recent high school (or most recent post-secondary) transcript to review with admissions personnel.
*Excluded programs: Nursing, Applied Forensic Psychology, Music, and Human Kinetics.
Already applied? Have questions about your application or your admission decision? You can also meet with a member of the Admissions team at Open House.
Early & on-the-spot Admissions
Open House attendees are eligible for early or on-the-spot admission decisions to most undergraduate programs* with no application fee. Don’t forget to bring a physical copy of your transcript, which must include a list of all your currently enrolled Grade 12 classes.
*Excluded programs: Nursing, Applied Forensic Psychology, Music, and Human Kinetics.
Apply for Free, Now or at the Open House!
If you haven't done so already, submit an application at apply.stfx.ca. Enter the promo code GOXGO2027 when completing the Domestic Undergraduate Application and we'll waive your application fee!
Schedule of Events
We're working hard to confirm details for the Open House. For now, mark your calendars for these events. Check back in the weeks ahead - there's more to come!
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30am - 12pm | Arrival and Check-in | Mulroney Hall, 2nd Floor |
| 8:30am - 2:15pm | Campus Tours Ongoing throughout the day Tours leave regularly in small groups | Visitor Centre (MacKinnon Hall) |
| 9am - 12pm | Academic & Student Services Showcase Explore programs, services, and supports across campus | Scholars Walk, Mulroney Hall |
| 9am - 1pm | Application Centre Ongoing throughout the day Get assistance with your application | Mulroney Hall 2030 & 2032 |
| 9am - 2pm | Meal Hall Timeslots Meal start times available at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm | Morrison Hall |
| 10am - 2pm | Housing Support Ongoing throughout the day Residence information, applications and support | Mulroney Hall 2030 & 2032 |
| 10:45am 12:15pm 1:45pm | Scholarships & Financial Aid Presentations Three opportunities to attend (30 minutes each) | Barrick Auditorium, Mulroney Hall |
| 11:30am - 12:10pm | Academic Faculty Session #1 Hear from deans, academic representatives, and current students | Arts - Barrick Auditorium, Mulroney Hall Business - Schwartz Auditorium Education - Mulroney Hall 2034 Science - Schwartz 215 Nursing - Camden 225, Mount Saint Bernard |
| 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Departmental Activities Ongoing / Drop-in Visit departments and experience programs of interest | Various Locations TBD |
| 1pm - 1:40pm | Academic Faculty Session #2 Hear from deans, academic representatives, and current students | Arts - Barrick Auditorium, Mulroney Hall Business - Schwartz Auditorium Science - Schwartz 215 Nursing - Camden 225, Mount Saint Bernard |
Explore Department Activities
Get a closer look at what it's like to study at StFX! Take part in hands-on activities, explore campus facilities, and connect with faculty and current students to discover more about the programs that interest you.
All activities are offered in a drop-in format from 12:30-2:30pm, so feel free to stop by at any point during the scheduled times. Explore as many departments as you'd like!
Please note that some Business activities begin earlier, with specific times listed below.
Engineering: Explore Engineering at StFX Nasso Family Science Centre (NFSC), Rooms 1037 & 3046
Explore the equipment, facilities, and hands-on learning opportunities available to Engineering students at StFX. Meet faculty and current students to learn more about the program and what studying Engineering looks like.
Biology: Discover Life in the Lab J. Bruce Brown Hall (JBB), Room 122
Step inside a first-year Biology lab and get hands-on with marine animals in our touch tank, discover microscopic life in pond water, and explore a live stick insect colony.
Human Nutrition: Upcycled Ingredient Challenge J. Bruce Brown Hall (JBB), Food Lab
Discover creative ways to reduce food waste through our Upcycled Ingredient Challenge! Learn how everyday ingredients can be repurposed and explore the world of food and nutrition.
Chemistry: Experience Chemistry in Action Nasso Family Science Centre (NFSC), Room 2037
See chemistry come to life through demonstrations featuring colour-changing chemical reactions, spectroscopy, and distillation. Explore research labs, meet faculty and students, and discover the equipment and opportunities available to Chemistry students at StFX.
Earth & Environmental Sciences: Explore Earth, Environment, & Technology Nasso Family Science Centre (NFSC), Room 1080
Get hands-on with the tools and technology used to study our planet! Explore interactive demonstrations featuring:
- Rivers & Landscapes:See how flowing water shapes the land using a stream table.
- Environmental Monitoring:Explore sensors that measure CO₂ levels and air circulation.
- Drones & Mapping:Discover how drones are used for environmental research.
- Greenhouse Gas Testing:Try a methane analyzer and learn how scientists measure gases.
- 3D Surface Scanning:See how technology captures detailed images of rocks and other objects.
- Rocks & Minerals:Explore geological samples and discover what they reveal about Earth's history.
- Microscopes:Get an up-close look at rocks and minerals.
Meet faculty and students, ask questions, and discover how Earth and Environmental Sciences students use these tools in the classroom, laboratory, and field.
Physics: Explore Physics at StFX Nasso Family Science Centre (NFSC), Room 1023
The Physics Department will provide a tour of our labs and facilities, including Physics demonstrations of:
- Renewable energy
- Spectroscopy: analyze the spectrum of different elements
- Detecting radioactivity in the air and from cosmic rays with a Geiger-Muller counter
- First-year Physics lab demos
Art: Explore Your Creative Side Art Department Studios (room details to be confirmed)
Discover the creative possibilities within Studio Art and Art History at StFX!
Visit our studios to explore drawing, painting, ceramics, glass, textiles, photography, animation, and filmmaking. Meet instructors and students, see creative projects in progress, and get the chance to try something hands-on.
You can also connect with Art History faculty to learn how art helps us understand cultures, history, and the world around us.
Cyber Range: Break into the Juice Shop 🕒 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schwartz School of Business, Basement, Room 020
Ever wondered how hackers break into websites? Step inside the StFX Cyber Range and try your first simulated hack! Outsmart a website's defenses, gain administrator access, and earn your "First Breach Certified" recognition.
No experience needed, just curiosity!
Trading Room: Experience the World of Finance 🕒 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schwartz School of Business, Room 178
Step inside the StFX Trading Room and experience the technology used by finance professionals on Wall Street and Bay Street. Watch student-led demonstrations of professional financial-data platforms and explore how real-time market information is used to make investment decisions.
Business Student Societies: Find Your People! 🕒 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schwartz School of Business, Lobby outside the Auditorium
Get involved, make connections, and discover student life beyond the classroom!
Stop by our six student society booths to meet current Business students, learn about clubs and activities, and discover the many ways you can get involved at StFX.
Getting to campus
If you are travelling to StFX by car, click here for detailed driving directions.
Can't wait to start planning your StFX experience?
