Student Conduct in the Community
We understand that our students are eager to feel connected to Dal and each other. That is driving our goal to cultivate a fun and vibrant student experience at Dal, while managing the negative effects of gatherings in the street.
Dalhousie is committed to being a good neighbour, and such we educate our students on the many ways that they can be responsible and engaged citizens in our shared community. We all have a responsibility for keeping our Dalhousie community and the surrounding community of Halifax safe and healthy.
As part of their orientation to the city and campus, we educate our students about the consequences of breaking the law, especially as it relates to community safety, bylaws, and alcohol consumption.
Off-campus conduct is governed and enforced by the same processes that apply to all citizens of Halifax Regional Municipality. Notably, for matters related to the Criminal Code and public health protocols, enforcement rests with the Halifax Regional Police (HRP). Bylaw issues are within the jurisdiction of HRM bylaw enforcement officers.
We are fully committed to working closely and supporting the province, city and HRP’s efforts to maintain safe and respectful communities and are strengthening this work through our HRM/Dal Task Force [PDF - 150Kb]
Connect with us
Are you a student or community member with questions about issues, responsibilities in our community surrounding Dalhousie? Please see our list of frequently asked questions below. If you have more questions, you can contact us at community.engagement@dal.ca.
For immediate issues or emergencies at or near Dalhousie, calls should be directed to:
- 902-490-5020 – Halifax Regional Police non-emergency line
- 311 – HRM municipal services contact centre
- 911 – emergencies only
902-494-6400 – Dalhousie Security (on-campus issues only)