Fees

• Fall term: $1,270.78
• Winter term: $474.02
• Academic year total (Fall + Winter): $1,744.80
• Summer term: $530.22

• Fall term: $1,370.78
• Winter term: $574.02
• Academic year total (Fall + Winter): $1,944.80
• Summer term: $630.22

• Fall term: $874.04
• Winter term: $385.18
• Academic year total (Fall + Winter): $1,259.21

• $268.66 per term
• Applies to Fall, Winter, and Summer terms

• $123.48 per term
• Applies to Fall and Winter terms

• Applies to: All students
• Can you opt out: No

All students are members of the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU). Your fee supports student representation, advocacy, and campus programming.

Halifax Campuses

• Full-time students: $83.86 per term
• Part-time students: $44.70 per term

Truro Campus:

• Full-time students: $85.70 per term
• Part-time students: $44.70 per term

• Applies to: All Dal students are required to have health coverage through the DSU plan, or an equivalent external health plan. Full-time students who start in September are automatically enrolled in the program.
• Can you opt out: Yes. If you have equivalent health coverage under another plan, you may apply to opt out through Dal Online. See if you're eligible to opt out of the health plan.

• Annual cost (September–August): $491.89 (Charged in the Fall term)

Important: If you are on a co-op work term, exchange, are a distance student, or are starting in January you must opt in to the plan. The DSU Health Plan provides benefits at a lower cost compared to traditional group plans.

• Applies to: All international, visiting, and exchange students 
• Can you opt out: Yes, if you can provide proof of equivalent insurance under another plan.
• Annual cost: $1328.84 

All international students must have health insurance and are automatically enrolled in both the DSU Health Plan and the International Student Health Plan. Coverage is available for couples and families for an additional cost.

• Learn more about the International Student Health Plan 
• How to opt in or opt out of the plan 

• Applies to: International students on all campuses
• Can you opt out: No
• $5.00 per term

Pays for membership in the Dalhousie International Students Association (DISA).

Facilities renewal fee

• Applies to: All students
• Can you opt out: No

This fee supports building maintenance and campus infrastructure improvements.

• Full-time students: $110.00 per term
• Part-time students: $36.40 per term

Fitness facilities renewal fee

• Applies to: All full-time students on Halifax Campuses (Studley, Carleton, and Sexton)
• Can you opt out: No

Supports upgrades and maintenance of athletic facilities, including the Dalplex.

• $90 per term (maximum $180 per academic year)

Facilities renewal – Sexton

• Applies to: Full-time students in the Faculties of Engineering, and Architecture and Planning.
• Can you opt out: No

Supports the IDEA Building on the Sexton Campus.

• $100 per term

• Applies to: All students on Halifax Campuses (Studley, Carleton, and Sexton)
• Can you opt out: No.
• Full-time students: $2.50 per term
• Part-time students: $2.50 per term

A student-run first aid service supporting the Dalhousie community.

• Applies to: New full and part-time undergraduate students on Halifax Campuses starting in the Fall term (September).
• Can you opt out: You can opt out of the orientation fee if you are not able to participate. You must opt out before the September 2, 2026 deadline.
• One-time fee: $130

If you're a new undergraduate student in Halifax, your orientation fee gives you access to events, activities, and programming throughout the welcome period

How to opt out of the orientation fee:

1. Log into dal online: https://dalonline.dal.ca/

2. Select the  ‘Student’ tab

3. Click the ‘Additional Fee/Waiver Application Form’ link

4. In the ‘Select a Term’ drop down choose 2026/2027 Fall

5. For the plan ‘Dalhousie Orientation Fee Opt-Out Application’ choose: Apply.

6. Read and click through the information and disclaimer screens and then enter a reason for opting out. Once complete, submit the opt-out request.

Need financial support?

If cost is a barrier, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Contact orientation@dal.ca to learn more.

• Applies to: All students
• Can you opt out: No

This fee supports essential services, including administrative support, health services, and athletics (for full-time students).

Halifax Campuses

• Full-time students: $188.90 per term
• Part-time students: $55.06 per term

Truro Campus:

• Full-time students: $189.48 per term
• Part-time students: $55.06 per term

• Applies to: All All full-time students on Halifax Campuses (Studley, Carleton, and Sexton)
• Can you opt out: You may be eligible to opt out if you meet certain conditions, and can provide documentation. Learn more about opting out of UPass.

The U‑Pass gives full-time students unlimited access to Metro Transit buses and ferries from September to April.

• Fall term cost: $177.90

• Winter starts (January): prorated cost

• Spring/Summer (May–August): $87.67