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New student orientation

Dalhousie’s orientation programming provides new students with fun events, helpful information, and opportunities to connect with each other.

Get ready for life at Dal

As a new student, our orientation programming provides you with opportunities to connect with other new students online and in person before your first semester and during your first year at Dalhousie. We want to help make your transition to Dal as fun, successful, and positive as possible!

For ongoing information about our programming, remember to check your Dalhousie email!

Two female students wearing black t-shirts with Dal written on the front in gold, run through a tunnel of other students wearing gold t-shirts.

Orientation Week with the DSU (Halifax)

Dalhousie Student Union’s O-Week offers fun and interactive events including music, movies, games, and much more!

O-Week events also introduce you to important academic info, communities on campus, social engagement opportunities, support services, and resources on campus.

Check out the DSU O-Week site for details

Additional events are offered through:

Dalhousie Agricultural Campus Orientation (Truro)

Dal AC orientation programming incorporates all the important information you need to make lasting connections with your fellow Aggies and be successful in your first year of university and beyond! Hosted by your Dalhousie Agricultural Students' Association (DASA) and the Student Success Centre team, events are open to all new students at the Dalhousie campus in Truro.

AC Orientation 2026 Sponsors:

Sponsor logos for AC Orientation's gold tier.

Sponsor logos for AC Orientation's silver tier.

Sponsor logos for AC Orientation's bronze tier.

Sponsor logos for AC Orientation's friend tier.

Online orientation course

The online orientation course  features videos that help all new Dal students prepare for university and provides tips and tools for success. Each section contains videos that cover a wide range of topics, including academic expectations, how to manage your money, taking care of your health, and more. The course is hosted on Dal’s Brightspace learning platform.

Access the online orientation course for Halifax (NetID login required)
Access the online orientation course for Truro (NetID login required)

Off-campus student mentorship program

The Off-Campus Council features a mentorship program for first-year students living off-campus in Halifax. The program provides a great way for you to meet other students, develop a sense of academic belonging, and become connected to the university community before and during your first year. 

Learn more about the Off-Campus Council

Together@Dal: Grad Edition

Together@Dal: Grad Edition is for graduate students across the university's departments and campuses, and will help you prepare to start your degree. Learn about resources available to you and professional development programming built exclusively for you. 

Learn more about Together@Dal: Grad Edition

New student groups on the DalU app

DalU is our campus mobile app and web portal that connects you with other students, events, your course info, campus maps, and more. It’s also where you’ll find the new student groups for Halifax and Truro to meet other new students, ask questions, and get tips about starting at Dal. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, or visit the web portal at dalu.dal.ca.

Visit the Halifax first-year students group (NetID login required)
Visit the Truro first-year students group (NetID login required)

Questions?

Please contact us at orientation@dal.ca.