BEDS ‑ Orientation

This page is for B1 students arriving in September 2026.

Orientation items

• orientation schedule and tour groups
• campus tour route
  
• orientation presentation by Susanna
• studio life presentation by DASA

Forms to fill in and return to the office (arch.office@dal.ca)

• address form
• admission questionnaire
• citizenship form (for scholarship and bursary eligibility)

Other School and University items

• B1 studio equipment
• B1 info from Susanna
• studio guidelines
  
• register your library barcode to borrow books
• DASA positions on academic committees
• fire prevention
• material sorting guide
• map of Sexton Campus
• map of central Halifax

Health and safety

• mental health services
  
• Health and Dental Plan
  
• download the DalSAFE app (for emergencies and campus alerts)

Nova Scotia Association of Architects

• NSAA student membership application (to apply to become a Student Member, fill in this amended form, then send it directly to NSAA) (the regular, non-amended form is only for MArch students)