Recruitment & Admissions advisors
Meet the team
Wondering about the admissions and enrollment process for undergraduate programs at Dalhousie? There are a number of ways you can reach us! Start by selecting an advisor who supports students in your area, then email, phone or book a virtual appointment for advising with them.
Please note: if you are a prospective graduate student, please contact graduate.studies@dal.ca.
Announcement: In-person appointments are currently suspended until January 17, 2022. We are still offering virtual and phone appointments during the month of December and the first two weeks of January.
Undergraduate Recruitment Advisors
Please choose only one of the advisors below to help with your query:
Katherine Cross: Bermuda and The Caribbean
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Special Events
902.237.5170
katherine.cross@dal.ca
Book a virtual appointment with Katherine!
Hometown: Fredericton, NB
Best advice for new students: Sit in the first few rows of classes, connect with your professors and take advantage of opportunities in research and hands-on learning.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kamryn Findlay: PE, SK, MB, NL, Agricultural Students and Oceania
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment, Campus Visits & Special Events
Supporting students from Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
902.890.7299
kamryn.findlay@dal.ca
Book a virtual appointment with Kamryn!
Hometown: Springhill, NS
Best advice for new students: Try out for a sports team or join a club. Balance is key for academic success.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Kristen Fraser: Transfer students, Mexico and Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions
Book a virtual appointment with Kristen!
Hometown: Hubbards, NS
Best advice for students: When you arrive at Dalhousie, take the time to connect with your advisors! There are a lot of great support services on campus to help you navigate your time at Dalhousie and beyond.
Pronouns: she/her/her
Lucas Mancini: NS, Europe
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment
902.399.8009
lucas.mancini@dal.ca
Book a virtual appointment with Lucas!
Hometown: Dartmouth, NS
Best advice for new students: Really throw yourself into the university experience and all it has to offer. Join clubs, go to events, volunteer. If your schedule allows it, then do it! Also if you have the opportunity to study abroad be sure to take it.
Pronouns: he/him/his
Alyson Murray: US, SE Asia
Associate Director, Recruitment
902.229.0135
alyson.murray@dal.ca
Hometown: Bridgewater, NS
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Jaxon Spencer: ON
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment
To book an appointment with Jaxon email jaxon@dal.ca!
Available on evenings and weekends
Hometown: Margaretsville, NS
Best advice for new students: Follow your passions and become familiar with your academic advisor!
Pronouns: he/him/his
Chris Vickers: South Asia, Central Asia and MENA
Assistant Registrar, International Recruitment and Admissions
902.483.5270
chris.vickers@dal.ca
Book a virtual appointment with Chris!
Hometown: Atholville, NB
Best advice for new students: Explore our beautiful communities by being open to new adventures.
Pronouns: he/him/his
Fenggang (Elvis) Zhou: BC, East Asia
Assistant Registrar, Recruitment
Book a virtual appointment with Elvis!
Hometown: Xi’an, China
Best advice for new students: Don’t follow where the path may lead, go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail! Try your best to jump out of your comfort zone and seek discomfort, that’s where the flowers will bloom.
Pronouns: he/him/his
Undergraduate Admissions Advisors
To make an appointment with an admissions advisor, please call 902-494-2450.
Please choose only one of the advisors below to help with your query:
Kim Bonin: Canadian students
Assistant Registrar, Admissions
Hometown: Timberlea, NS
Best advice for new students: Join one of our many clubs/societies. It’s a great way to meet new people who you have common interests with.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Peggy Griffin: Canadian students
Assistant Registrar, Admissions
902.706.7340
peggy.griffin@dal.ca
Hometown: Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Best advice for new students: Stay connected with your academic advisor, they are here to help and provide you with the best possible advice.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Ann MacDonald: Canadian and international students
Associate Director, Admissions
Hometown: Halifax, NS
Best advice for new students: Venture outside your comfort zone. Join clubs and societies and take advantage of all the support services we have to offer. Connect with fellow students and build a network of friendships that will support you during your time at Dalhousie.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Scott MacDonald: International students
Assistant Registrar, International Admissions
Book a virtual appointment with Scott!
Hometown: Halifax, NS
Best advice for new students: I encourage you to take advantage of the services and supports offered by Dalhousie to develop personally, academically and professionally. You can really make your university experience what you want it to be!
Pronouns: he/him/his
Heather Nowlan: Canadian students
Assistant Registrar, Admissions
Hometown: Antigonish, NS
Best advice for new students: Take advantage of all the resources available to make your university experience the best ever. Get involved on and off campus.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Tracey Roy: Canadian students
Assistant Registrar, Admissions
902.706.7335
tracey.roy@dal.ca
Hometown: Halifax, NS
Best advice for new students: Go beyond the classroom with your education. Try a club or society, get involved with a charity and explore what Halifax has to offer. Make connections, develop confidence and skills like critical thinking, decision making, empathy and resilience.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Graduate Student Advisors
Contact graduate.studies@dal.ca for questions regarding graduate program admissions, graduate scholarships and bursaries.