Events
If you have any questions about any of our events, contact us at international.centre@dal.ca.
Date | Time | Event title | Location/format | Notes |
Mondays | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Drop-In Academic Advising | In-person at the International Centre | International students are invited to come chat with Catherine Robertson (she/her), a Student Success Advisor from the Bissett Student Success Centre during drop-in advising sessions. Catherine supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and 1st year Engineering students. |
Tuesdays and Fridays | 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Drop-In Immigration Advising | In-person at the International Centre | The International Centre offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Wednesdays and Thursdays | 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions | In-person at the International Centre (and virtual) | Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
Thursdays | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Ombudsperson sessions | In-person at the International Centre | Join Dalhousie's Ombudsperson Carla Britten to find out about their services. |
Fridays | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions for EAP students | In-person in the McCain Room 2162 (and virtual) | For EAP students: Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
December 7 | 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Winter Preparedness Workshop | Virtual event on MS Teams. | For new students. Not sure what to pack, what to expect, or how to combat winter? Be prepared for winter and learn to love the cold by attending the Winter Preparedness Workshop! |
December 12 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials: Info Session for New International Students at Dalhousie University | Virtual event on MS Teams | For new students. Our expert immigration advisors will cover important topics such as study permit conditions, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
December 13 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | International Student Circle of Care | In-person at the International Centre | The International Centre, Multifaith Services, and Student Health & Wellness will host an ongoing drop-in session and safe space for international students to meet and discuss the impact of events at home on their lives here. Facilitated by professional counselling staff. Refreshme |
January 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | New to Dal Welcome Day | McCain Building (6135 University Avenue) | For new students. This day will give you an introduction to Dalhousie, workshops designed to help prepare you for university life, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with your fellow students |
International Centre Events are also posted on our Instagram page.
Further general student halifax events, see the Halifax Student Events page.