Events

The International Centre (IC) offers various supports and services for all international students, including: 

Drop-in immigration advising (in person)
Monday – Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
The IC offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. If you need to book advising for longer than 30 minutes, you can book an appointment with an Immigration Advisor. Drop-in sessions are also available on the Sexton Campus (Melda Murray Student Centre) on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Drop-in academic advising (in person)
Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
A Student Success Advisor from the Bissett Student Success Centre will have a drop-in session at the IC every week. This advisor supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, and first-year Engineering students. 

Writing Centre sessions (in person and virtual)
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
Our International Student Writing Advisor will be at the IC for virtual and in-person writing appointments. You can book an appointment here.  

Ombudsperson (in person) 
Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
The Ombudsperson Office is available to all Dalhousie students for free, confidential, impartial, and independent support to help resolve any university-related concerns. Some examples include: 

• Providing general resource information and making appropriate referrals
• Identifying and explaining relevant university processes/policies 
• Working with students to explore and strategize options for problem-solving 
• Listening and providing an objective perspective

Monday Night Meal is a free food program offered to current Dal students by Multifaith Services and the International Centre. Through the winter semester, meals will be served every Monday (with the first event on January 12). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be served while supplies last. Join us for a delicious meal and a sense of community on campus! Check our Instagram account (@Dalinternational) closer to the day to know more about the menu and the campus partner hosting the meal. Interested in volunteering and or sharing your food with the wider campus community? Email mnmeal@dal.ca!

Check back soon for updates on upcoming immigration sessions.

Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar. Its earliest origins come from China, where it has been celebrated for thousands of years, and it continues to be one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Today, it is widely celebrated by communities around the world, including in China, Vietnam (Tết), Korea (Seollal), Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as by global diaspora communities.

While traditions vary, the celebration often centres on family, reflection, renewal, and wishes for good fortune in the year ahead. This year, Lunar New Year will take place on February 17. The International Centre will be celebrating the Year of the Horse with events leading up to the New Year for everyone to enjoy!

View the full schedule of events:

• February 10 – Fortune Draw
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the International Centre
Get your fortune for the year of the horse! Will you get the lucky ones with Dal Bucks on it?

• February 11 – Dumpling Making Workshop
1:00-3:30 p.m. at the International Centre
Learn how to make dumplings at this popular annual workshop. We will have vegan, Halal chicken, and classic pork dumplings.

• February 12 – Trivia and Snacks
12:00-4:00 p.m. at the International Centre
Answer trivia questions and enjoy snacks from counties that celebrate Lunar New Year.

• February 13 – Spring Roll Making with Dal’s Vietnamese Student Association
4:00-6:00 p.m. at the International Centre
Learn how to make fresh spring rolls with the Dal Vietnamese Student Association.

• February 17 – Lunar New Year Special Lunch Menu @ Dal Dining Halls
11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at various Dal Dining Halls (Gerrard, Howe, Risley, and Shirreff)
Check out the special Lunar New Year menu at Dal’s dining halls. If you don’t have a meal plan, no worries! The special door price for lunch service is $15 at the meals halls (with the exception of Risley). Check DalFood’s Instagram page for their special food events.