Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
Featured News
Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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.
Archives - Student Life
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Grad profile: Kirby Hayes, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Friday, May 17, 2013
The 妻友 Difference: Rufus Alubankudi is on track to fulfill his career aspirations, thanks to a generous renewable scholarship.
Friday, May 17, 2013
The 妻友 Difference: Kaitlyn Boulding and Katherine Strynatka were the first recipients of the Marjorie Mader Award, supporting study abroad opportunities through the Department of German.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
As spring convocation gets set to begin in Halifax, we take a look at the history behind just a few of the ceremony's key traditions and rituals.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Fiction? Non-fiction? Something serious? Something silly? Share your summer reading picks with the Dal community.