Congratulations on being accepted

How to accept your offer

To accept your offer, you will need to pay your admission deposit. Start by logging in to Dal Online. If you need help, contact the Registrar’s Office:

Phone: 902.494.2450
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Please note: All fee payments must be made online. Dalhousie is unable to receive in-person payments until further notice.

When to pay your deposit

Step 1: Find your Dal ID number

Your Dal ID, sometimes called your Banner ID, begins with B00 and is found on your acceptance letter. You will need this for the next step.

Step 2: Activate your Net ID

Your Net ID is your username that you’ll use to log in to Dalhousie’s online services. One to two days after your admissions deposit it received, you can activate your Net ID using your Dal ID number. To activate your Net ID:

• Go to my.dal.ca and click 'New User?'
• Click 'Activate my Net ID' and follow the instructions 
• Register a password reset email

Use your Net ID and password to access your Dalhousie email account by logging into MyDal. You can also create a personalized email address with your name instead of your Net ID.

Please note: Dalhousie sends official university information to your Dalhousie email account, make sure to check it regularly.

You’ll also use your Net ID and password to access Dal Online. Here you can apply for scholarships and residence, register for classes, check your grades and more. Log in and get familiar with the system.

Download the Dal Mobile app for iOS or Android to connect with other students, discover useful services and resources on campus, and stay up to date with important information from the university.

Look for the Incoming Class of 2021 group channel (Halifax or Truro) and join to meet other first-year students and find out what you need to know before starting at Dal.

Transfer students can register for courses along with returning Dalhousie students starting in March. Visit the Register on Track page for course planning resources to get you started!

If you’ve previously studied at a university or college recognized by Dalhousie, you may be able to receive credit for course work already completed. For full details visit the Transfer Credits website.

Entrance awards – Dalhousie offers entrance awards ranging from $500 to $41,900. Apply by March 1 by completing the general awards application.

Bursaries – Dalhousie offers a variety of bursaries that you can apply for in your first year.  

Canadian student loans – Loans come from federal, provincial or territorial governments. Fill out an application for your home province/territory for each year that you’re studying.

U.S. student loans – Financial assistance is available for citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Dalhousie is a participant in the Direct Loan program by the US Department of Education.

International students need to apply for a study permit to enter and study in Canada. Some may also need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Dalhousie’s International Centre outlines how to apply for visas and permits.

Apply as soon as possible as permits and visas can take 2-3 months to process.

If you have received an entrance award offer, please advise us of your decision by May 15. To accept your award:

• log in to Dal Online
• select Student Awards and Financial
• select View my Student Aid

Questions about your award?

Please review our award guide before accepting your offer. The guide provides the terms and conditions of your award, as well as information about future funding opportunities.

Still have questions?

Email: awards@dal.ca
Call: 902.494.1432
Toll Free: 1.866.729.440

Residence

Subject to any COVID-19 response, Dalhousie offers a guaranteed spot in residence to new, direct-from-high-school students. To qualify, you must have been accepted to Dal, paid your $200 admission deposit, and submitted your residence application by June 15. Room assignments will be emailed to your Dalhousie email beginning in late spring. Learn more about how we're keeping our residences COVID-free.

Applying to residence

• Review Halifax and Truro residence living options
• Pay your $200 CAD admission deposit
• Log in to Dal Online using your Net ID and click on 'Web for Students'
• Complete the 'Residence Application'

Exchange students: Unfortunately, there is no space available in residence for exchange students coming for the fall term only (September to December). Students who are coming to Dalhousie for the winter term only (January to April) or for the full academic year (September to April) should contact the residence office to see about availability.

Off-campus housing

There are many off-campus housing options within walking distance of campus or along popular bus routes. Meal plans are also available to students that choose to live off-campus.

Students with families

Students with families may wish to live in Peter Green Hall, a family housing cooperative in Halifax.

Course registration opens in early June. Follow the steps to select and register for your courses.

Dalhousie offers a Register on Track program for new students, which provides resources to set you up for success in your first year. You can attend a Register on Track event or make an appointment with an advisor on campus for academic support and advice.