Student Conduct in the Community
While we understand that our students are eager to feel connected to Dal and each other, we’re counting on all of our students to share the responsibility for keeping our Dalhousie community and the surrounding community of Halifax safe and healthy. Dalhousie is committed to being a good neighbour, and we have the very same expectations of our students as citizens in our shared community.
Our students have a long tradition of involvement in the community and the vast majority of Dalhousie students maintain positive, respectful relationships with their neighbours. Dalhousie provides opportunities for students to connect in ways that are safe, respectful and follow all provincial health guidelines. However, we feel it is important to ensure that our students are provided information 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. As in past years, considerable efforts are made to proactively monitor and communicate the potential risks involving unsafe student behaviour on and off campus, and through regular check-ins with HRP.
See what we are doing to address high risk party culture
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)