Orientation for New International Students

New to Dal

 

New to Dal - Winter 2024 schedule is now available!


Welcome to the Dalhousie University community! We are excited to meet you online or in person as you begin your university life, no matter where you are in the world! Our New to Dal international student orientation is a great way to start the semester. We are all here to support you! 

During the New to Dal international student orientation, you will:

- Learn about your Faculty and how to prepare for the Canadian classroom
- Meet senior students through Together@Dal
- Meet International Centre Student Advisors
- Connect with your cultural societies
- Learn more about Dalhousie services and resources


New to Dal - Winter 2024 schedule:

January 6

Winter Welcome Day

Winter Welcome Day will give you an introduction to Dalhousie, workshops designed to help prepare you for university life, campus tours and opportunities to connect with your fellow students. 

January 8

Winter Welcome Trivia Night

Calling all first year students: come test your trivia knowledge and make new friends! Come solo or bring your friends and we’ll put you into teams. Kick off the semester by connecting with your fellow students, showcasing your smarts, and winning prizes.

  • For all incoming new students
  • Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Grawood (Student Union Building)

January 10

Welcome Back Fair

Dalhousie is excited to kick off the Winter 2024 semester with the “Welcome Back Fair”. New students, returning students, staff, and faculty are all invited to attend the fair, which will feature welcome speeches, info booths for university and community groups, food, games, and more!

  • For all Dal students, staff, and faculty
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: McInnes Room (Student Union Building)

January 11


Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Together@Dal

Warm up your first week of classes with Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Together@Dal! Come learn more about the Together@Dal mentorship program and indulge in some seasonal delights.

January 13


Winter Classic Events

Wear your black and gold and join your fellow students to cheer on our Dalhousie Tigers for the Winter Classic! There are three amazing games to watch:

  • Women’s Volleyball at 1:00 p.m. at the Dalplex
  • Men’s Volleyball at 3:00 p.m. at the Dalplex
  • Women’s Ice Hockey at 7:00 p.m. at the Halifax Forum 

For each Winter Classic game you attend, you will be entered to win a 100$ DalCard prize! Groups will be departing from each residence and from the Grawood at 6:15 p.m. for the Hockey Game at the Forum. More information to come.

 

Review additional important information available to you, and listed on the menu on the right side of this page, such as:

Questions?

For general orientation questions for all students, please contact Dalhousie’s New to Dal team at student.experience@dal.ca