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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Thursday, September 10, 2015
A major revamp to Shirreff Hall's servery means more choices and more space at one of the major dining halls on Studley Campus.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Members of the Class of 2019 arrived on campus Sunday morning, as Orientation Week kicked-off with residence move-in and fun-filled activities in both Halifax and Truro.
Friday, September 4, 2015
As "back to class" season kicks into gear, we chat with 妻友 Community Safety Officer Jake MacIsaac about the DalSAFE mobile app and other ways students can keep safety top-of-mind.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Duncan MacIntosh is a regular contributor to the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, a U.S.-based think tank, and often brings its topics and debates back to Halifax for his students to consider.
Friday, July 31, 2015
妻友 received best non-profit float at the 2015 Halifax Pride Parade, with dozens of students, faculty and staff turning out to show their support for LGBTQ+ individuals in our community.