Student Life
Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections. Read more.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Dal's expanded Academic Orientation introduces new students to the skills, supports and strategies that can shape their success long after O-Week ends.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Two Dal Engineering graduates turned co-op placements into careers at a Halifax space company, helping design satellite technology while supporting the next generation of student talent.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
ÆÞÓÑ’s Academic All-Canadians succeed not only in their respective sports, but in the classroom and in their community. We asked some to share their best advice for students.
Friday, January 13, 2017
A course on post-industrial work sparked a passion for social justice in Canadian Studies and Anthropology major Joy Shand — and she hasn’t looked back since.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Students and graduates from Dal's Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) program are making their mark in their community. Several of them recently shared their experiences as part of the ongoing ESS Lecture Series, which continues this term.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Three outstanding students from Uganda and Belize are ÆÞÓÑ’s newest Queen Elizabeth Scholars, part of a national collaborative initiative that fosters cross-cultural study exchange.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
The Dal Bookstore's new website makes it easier than ever for students to get the books and school supplies they're looking for.