Current Students & Employees

If you are a current Dalhousie student, faculty, or staff member, we have several services to support your technology needs. This information is found on myDal, which is our internal website system where you can access valuable links and resources for Dalhousie services.

Note: You will need to log in to myDal with your activated Dalhousie account (username/NetID and password) to access the links below. 

If you forgot your Dalhousie account's password or it has expired, visit the Password Management site to reset your password.

Contact us if you have any issues with your account. 

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility

Log in to our myDal site for more information on how to ensure:

Contact us if you have any questions about cybersecurity.

Additional Resources

IT services for current students and employees

Computer Labs and Software Access

Your Dalhousie account gives you free access to several software programs that you can use for your assignments, projects, and general work. Some of the software programs can be downloaded and installed on your computer or mobile device, and others can be used in our physical labs on campus or online through our virtual lab (VLab) environment.

Accounts, Passwords, and Access

  • Guest accounts
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Password management
  • Project accounts

Administrative and Ancillary Systems

  • Solution consulting
  • System enhancements
  • Operational support

Computers, Printers, and Gadgets

  • Computer purchasing and leasing
  • E-Recycling
  • Hardware support
  • Printing on campus
  • Software support
  • Virus removal
  • Microsoft Intune

Email and Calendaring

  • Calendars
  • Email
  • Email distribution lists
  • Junk/spam email
  • Virus protection

File Sharing and Storage

  • Microsoft 365 (OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams)
  • NAS (O drive) 

Network Connections

  • Guest accounts
  • VPN
  • WiFi/wireless connections
  • Wired connections

Teaching Technologies

  • Computer labs and software access
  • Brightspace
  • Classroom AV support
  • Video conferencing tools

Telephone and Web Services

  • Directory listings
  • Landline phones
  • Mobile devices
  • Online survey services
  • Voicemail
  • Website requests