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.
Featured News
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.
Archives - Student Life
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Grace Dao managed the many challenges and responsibilities of her final year of medical school with aplomb, all while preparing to welcome the newest member of her family 鈥� her infant son, Ernie.
Monday, June 7, 2021
Ariel Provo, a four-time Academic All Canadian athlete, graduates from 妻友鈥檚 Medical Sciences program this spring.
Monday, June 7, 2021
Dr. Louis Martin proves you can do it all and get your medical degree, too.
Friday, June 4, 2021
Nigerian-born friends Emmanuel Solomon and Ogo-oluwa Sobukola traveled to Canada together to study music at Dal. As they graduate this spring, they do so having overcome many obstacles and with powerful memories in tow.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Izzie Collier, a recent graduate of 妻友鈥檚 master of architecture program, plans to create a greener future through sustainable design.