Arrival & Departure
The dates, times and places you need to know
This year's Explore program will run at HÂþ» Truro from July 7 to August 9, 2024.
Registration will take place on July 7th from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. The placement exam to determine your level of competence in English will take place on Monday, JulyÌý8 at 9 a.m. Please plan your arrival with these times in mind. You can plan your departure after breakfast on August 9.
Where you'll be staying
You will be in student residences at Fraser or Chapman, which features single-occupancy rooms.ÌýView Fraser & Chapman House on the HÂþ» Truro Campus Map. Fraser House front entrance is located at 10 Horseshoe Crescent. Chapman House front entrance is located at 20 Horseshoe Crescent.ÌýRooms are not assigned until July 7th after 3 p.m.
Where is HÂþ» University?
HÂþ» University Agricultural Campus is located in the village of Bible Hill, a 25-minute walk to downtown Truro and about a 45-minute drive from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Getting to Campus
- Shuttle BusÌý-ÌýAn inexpensive option to travel to Truro is to take theÌýÌýTickets are approximatelyÌý$15 CAD one-wayÌý(cheaper with student ID)ÌýbutÌýmust be pre-purchased prior to travel.ÌýÌýor at the Ground Transportation Booth at the airport (located near the arrivals lounge).
The shuttle leaves the airportÌýdaily between 8 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.Ìý(visit their website for later pick-ups on Fridays and Sundays from September to May)
The journey takes approximately one hour to Truro (drops you off atÌýÌý-Ìý) and then you may want to take aÌý,Ìý
To book your ticket or to find out more information,Ìý
- °Õ²¹³æ¾±Ìý-ÌýA one-way trip to Bible Hill, Truro is approximatelyÌý$125.00Ìýby taxi or limousine. Shared ride service may also be available.
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