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Your campus community

There’s more to being a graduate student than coursework and research. Learn about how you can get involved in campus life at Dal and how we support our students.

Professional and career development

Discover impactful learning opportunities to build on your academic experience and prepare you for your career.

Explore opportunities
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Before you start

We want you to feel you’re part of our community before you even step on campus. Our online orientation program Together@Dal: Grad Edition will get you started.

Find your start at graduate student orientation
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Get involved

Volunteer, join a student society or play a recreational sport – there are a wide range of ways to meet new people and participate in the Dalhousie community.

Get into life on campus
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Events

Find information on upcoming professional development workshops, PhD defense dates and more in our events calendar.

Explore our events
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Health & wellness

Learn more about the resources available to help you maintain your mental and physical health from same-day medical and counselling session to online resources to support you when you need it.

Discover health and wellness resources
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A support group just for you

Join Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness’ graduate student support group led by psychologists. From imposter syndrome to perfectionism, learn how to manage your mental wellness with peers who share your concerns. 

Join the graduate student support group
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International student support

Discover how Dalhousie supports the more than 30 percent our graduate students who come to us from around the world and communities. 

Explore International student supports
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Family life

Raising a family while pursuing a graduate program? 

Select your childcare and educational options
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Living off-campus?

Learn about living in Halifax, from average rental costs to your rights as a tenant. Plus, find tips and advice for newcomers to Halifax on everything from opening a bank account to taking care of your mental and physical health.

Find out about living off-campus Helpful tips for new students
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Meet the graduate studies community

Get to know our students, professors, and alumni, and learn how their work is making a difference.  

Meet our community
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