Atlantic Association of College & University Student Services (AACUSS) Conference 2024

About AACUSS Conference

Cape Breton University is thrilled to welcome you to Sydney, Nova Scotia for the 2024 AACUSS Annual Conference. The AACUSS 2024 conference will take place from May 21st – 24th in Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Nova Scoia. Cape Breton University, has always celebrated a tradition of new; understanding that in order to foster healthy growth, we all must tend to our roots; individually and collectively.

This year’s conference theme is “Roots: A Tradition of New”. Like a tree, our roots help keep us grounded and allow us the flexibility necessary to persevere through harsh conditions. Every semester brings with it a new season of challenges, but also of exciting potential. We need healthy support systems in place to ensure our efforts are sustainable and our teams are nourished.

The 2024 AACUSS Conference will provide all attendees with the opportunity to release, absorb, share and listen. We cannot wait to welcome you to our Island!

Call For Proposals

The Call for Proposals has closed, and we are ecstatic about the amazing submissions we received. Attendees will not be disappointed by the session schedule we are busily putting together, so stay tuned for a conference schedule announcement soon!

Registration

To register for the 2024 AACUSS Annual Conference, please click the button below. This will direct you to the AACUSS website where you can complete your registration.
REGISTER NOW! 

If you have any questions, please contact us at aacuss@cbu.ca 

Schedule

The Full Conference Schedule will be released mid-April, but here is a sneak peek! 

Sponsors

Stay tuned as we highlight more details about our generous sponsors leading up to, and throughout, the conference. In the meantime, we are delighted to announce HUB International as our Exclusive Diamond Sponsor and Guard.Me International Insurance as our Exclusive Platinum Sponsor. 

Education Institutions Insurance Brokerage | HUB International 

Homepage | guard.me 

View our AACUSS Sponsorship Opportunities which includes details on the benefits and costs of each sponsorship level. 

If you are interested in sponsoring our conference or have any questions, please contact us at aacuss@cbu.ca 

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Accommodations and Travel

Hotel Accommodations 

CBU is pleased to announce that special conference rates have been secured for attendees at both The Simon Hotel and Holiday Inn, located in downtown Sydney. To book with either of these preferred hotels, please call directly and explain you wish to book in the AACUSS conference room block. 

The Simon – $149/night
Phone – (800)-565-9466
www.thesimonhotelsydney.com 

The Holiday Inn – Waterfront Hotel – $159/night
Phone – (902)-562-7500
www.ihg.com 

Alternate Accommodations 

Attendees can also consider the following local accommodation options, but group travel provided by CBU to conference venues may be limited to our downtown preferred hotels for scheduling purposes. 

Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney
Phone – (902)-564-6555
Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney 

The Comfort Inn
Phone – (902)-562-0200
Comfort Inn 

Harbourview Inn & Suites
Phone – (902)-567-3311
Harbourview Inn & Suites 

Travel 

We will offer transportation options for attendees to all conference venues. Please complete this form to assist us with our planning.


Want to extend your trip? Learn more at https://www.cbisland.com/ 

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? 

If you have any questions, please contact us at aacuss@cbu.ca 

Events

Smashnet/Spikeball

Apr 29, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Pick-up Basketball

Apr 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Smashnet/Spikeball

Apr 29, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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TEDx Cape Breton University

Apr 30, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Yoga

Apr 30, 2024 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
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Pickleball

Apr 30, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Important Dates

April
29

Classes Begin – Spring/Summer Session (12 Week Courses, 8 Week Courses, 6 Week Courses, And 4 Week Courses)

May
03

Last date for students to finalize registration for Spring/Summer term courses that commenced on April 29, 2024 (financial penalty applies after this date)

May
03

Final Date To Withdraw From A 6 Week Course Without Academic Penalty (Financial Penalty Will Apply). This Is For Courses That Commenced On Monday April 29, 2024

May
06

Special Senate meeting to approve Graduates

May
07

The Registrar’s Office will open the academic course timetable for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 for registration for all returning students

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