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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Friday, October 28, 2022
Dal's Halifax campuses sprang to life last weekend as a record number of prospective students and their parents and supporters turned up for a taste of the university experience.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As the 2SLGBTQ+ advisor, Olivia Fader will provide a variety of supports and services that include one-on-one advising, university-wide programming and events, referrals to gender-affirming care, navigating name or gender marker changes, and much more.
Friday, October 21, 2022
Shark tagging, hiking through Mi'kma'ki, camping trips near species at risk: Dal students got to see and do a lot during field courses this past summer. See some photo highlights of their experiences.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Explore scenes from Dal's 12th annual Mawio'mi, part of the university's Mi'kmaq History Month celebrations.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
This year's Rowe Networking Night, the first since 2019, drew a record number of commerce, management and MBA students eager to make professional connections for the future.