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Support for new students

If you’re an undergraduate student who is new to Dal, these resources will help you register for courses and build your schedule.

Graduate students: Visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies site for more information.

First-year registration 101

Our First-Year Registration 101 session will walk you through everything you'll need to know about registering for your courses, including:

  • How to choose your courses
  • How to build your schedule
  • Tips to get you ready for registration day
  • Who to contact if you have any questions

You’ll leave feeling confident and ready to build your schedule, so you'll be ready to go when course registration opens for new students! 

Wed., May 20, 2026, 8 p.m. (ADT)

Register now for our live First-Year Registration 101 webinar!


Let our video tutorial walk you through the process:

Course planning resources

Use the course planning resources for your faculty or program, and the blank schedule worksheet [PDF-119.4KB], to help build your first-year schedule.

Bachelor of Engineering


Truro Engineering students: please use the Faculty of Agriculture course planner.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Bachelor Science, Medical Sciences

Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)


Truro Start Science students: please use the Faculty of Agriculture course planner.

More academic support

Whether you're looking to understand university terminology, get step-by-step instructions on academic processes, or talk to an academic advisor - these resources have you covered!

Supporting your transition to Dalhousie

Welcome to Dalhousie! From the time you get accepted to the day you graduate (and beyond), our services and resources are available to support you throughout your Dal journey.

Information for new students
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