Academics

Truro Start Program

Where small classes meet big impact.

Starting your first year in Truro gives you the opportunity to join a small cohort with dedicated resources and support to build a strong foundation in your chosen field before transitioning into your second and final years in Halifax.

Why start here?

You'll benefit from the reputation of a degree at Dalhousie, plus there are many reasons to spend your first year in Truro:

Guaranteed a room in residence
One-on-one advising to build strategies for success
Live in a small, active town with cafes, restaurants, hiking and more
Bachelor of Science students (BSc) can join a first-year interest group (FIG) to meet other members of your cohort
Smaller class sizes in first-year courses like Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, English, Computer Science, Programming, Computer Systems, Psychology, and Sociology.

Programs

How to apply

Interested students can follow these steps to apply:

Apply for the program of interest, as noted above
Select the Truro campus on your application
After acceptance into your program, complete applicant information form
The Coordinator will contact you with next steps

For more information on the program and support with your application, contact Ashley Coffin, Program Coordinator.

Download the Truro Start brochure [PDF - 337kb]

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Residence Guarantee

You will be guaranteed a room in residence at Dalhousie if you're a new, direct-from-high-school domestic or international student and have a complete application on file by May 15.

Priority access will be given to students with one or more of the following identities:

Indigenous students, especially Mi’kmaq
African/Black students, especially Historical African Nova Scotian
Students with (dis)abilities or ongoing medical conditions that significantly impact housing needs

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