We recorded our orientation!
For those who couldn't make it or didn't start with us in September, we recorded our fall orientation session.
This session is for incoming Bachelor of Applied Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science students.
Download your campus community app
Once you've registered for classes, make sure to download Dal Mobile and join our Faculty of Computer Science community!
Welcome to your first year with us
As education everywhere moves online, rest assured that we are offering a full course schedule, and this will not affect the quality of your experience with us.
Prior to current circumstances, we had already adapted our first-year experience and course-delivery to be online. Therefore, when you begin your studies in September, you will benefit from a Computer Science specific learning platform that supports skills development and provides you with immediate feedback on your work. Regardless of your program of choice, you will develop programming skills, explore the foundations of computer sciecne and design, and embark on an exploration of the social and philisophical impacts of computing.
We hope it won't be long before we all can meet in person!
For more information relating to COVID-19 and the Faculty of Computer Science, visit our resource page.
Registering for your first year courses
Registering for courses for the first time can feel overwhelming. Dalhousiue has put together some checklists, videos, and tutorials to help you out.
Create a schedule that works for you
We're here to help you determine what courses make the most sense for you. To make it even easier, we've created some pre-packaged schedules that capture all of the first year required courses and lead to excellent non-overlapping schedules. This means you register for one block of courses and your schedule will automatically include all the necessary classes, labs, and tutorials without a risk over overlapping!
To help you get started in choosing your courses, there are a few things you should consider.
Find your program below and let's get started!
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BACS)
Register for a block of classes
We've created some pre-packaged schedules - meaning that you register in a block of courses - that includes all your courses, labs, and tutorials with no risk of overlapping.
To register
1. From the Registration screen on DalOnline, choose Block Registration.
2. Select the Term you wish to register for.
- 2020/2021 Fall
- 2020/2021 Winter
3. Select the radio button for your program then click on Register at the bottom
of the page. You can also select Add to worksheet, which will add the CRN's for the
courses to your Add/Drop page.
Please remember to register for both terms! We've set the blocks up in pairs for the Fall and Winter term. As an example, if you pick option BACS - Year 1A in the Fall, then the best match in the Winter term will also be option BACS - Year 1A.
The blocks listed below are only some of the ones available. You'll be able to access all BACS options through DalOnline.
Please note:
- Most of the blocks have four courses to allow you to either add an elective of your choice or to take one less course each term during your first year.
- If you want to make a change later, you can drop or change an individual class.
- If one of the courses in your chosen course block is full, the course block will no longer work. If this happens, you can use the block as a guide and individually register for each course. As always, please connect with an advisor at undergrad@cs.dal.ca if you need any help.
Register for a block of classes
We've created some pre-packaged schedules - meaning that you register in a block of courses - that includes all your courses, labs, and tutorials with no risk of overlapping.
To register
1. From the Registration screen on DalOnline, choose Block Registration.
2. Select the Term you wish to register for.
- 2020/2021 Fall
- 2020/2021 Winter
3. Select the radio button for your program then click on Register at the bottom
of the page. You can also select Add to worksheet, which will add the CRN's for the
courses to your Add/Drop page.
Please remember to register for both terms! We've set the blocks up in pairs for the Fall and Winter term. As an example, if you pick option BCS - Year 1A in the Fall, then the best match in the Winter term will also be option BCS - Year 1A.
The blocks listed below are only some of the ones available. You'll be able to access all BCS options together through DalOnline.
Please note:
- Most of the blocks have four courses to allow you to either add an elective of your choice or to take one less course each term during your first year.
- If you want to make a change later, you can drop or change an individual class.
- If one of the courses in your chosen course block is full, the course block will no longer work. If this happens, you can use the block as a guide and individually register for each course. As always, please connect with an advisor at undergrad@cs.dal.ca if you need any help.
Need help? Connect with an advisor.
We have dedicated academic advisors ready to assist you at undergrad@cs.dal.ca.
You can also book an appointment.
Laptop requirements
In most cases, the base specifications of laptops will suffice for your time as an undergraduate student. To help you in your decision-making, we've put together some laptop recommendations.