Student Life

Starting with hello: Dal's newest students build community together

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.

Featured News

Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Farrah Smith
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.
Philip Moscovitch
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.

Archives - Student Life

Sarah Delaney
Monday, March 14, 2016
For first-year History student Ellie Street, every trip to to the archives is an adventure as she sets out to explore the history and heritage of Halifax.
Marie Visca
Friday, March 11, 2016
Compelling speakers from across the Dal community and beyond are gathering at the Student Union Building this Sunday for the fifth annual TEDxÆÞÓÑU event.
Nick Wright
Friday, March 11, 2016
Following nearly two weeks of campaigning, Dal students are preparing to have their say in this year's DSU elections, with voting open from March 14-16.
Kathryn Morse
Thursday, March 10, 2016
More than 150 students from across Canada were on campus this past weekend for the student-organized National Health Sciences Students’ Association (NaHSSA) conference.
Kathryn Morse
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Maya Fry has brought her community spirit to her work at the School of Social Work's clinic, located in Halifax's North End.