Student Societies
School of Information Management Student Association provides a forum for student opinion by promoting the exchange of ideas among students, faculty and other academic departments. It also offers extracurricular professional activities and social functions.
Canadian Library Association is the nation's advocacy group for libraries, the people who work in them and the individuals they serve. CLA–Dalhousie serves the students of the School of Information Management by facilitating professional mentoring and fundraising supports.
Special Libraries Association Student Group is an international organization for innovative information professionals. The Dalhousie group seeks to provide networking and professional development opportunities for students interested in the special library field.
SRES Student Society exists to promote fellowship among students, faculty, staff and alumni, voice concerns and engage in decision-making, and promote members' interests in their related disciplines and future professions.
Public Administration Student Society acts as a forum for student concerns and organizes social and athletic events.
Dalhousie Student Union membership includes all students registered with full or part-time status, each of whom pays a fee which goes toward various student services. The DSU also provides social outlets for its members. It has over 180 student societies which cover religious, political, social and special interests.
Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students has been representing grad students for over 25 years, acting as their advocate at the local, provincial and national level.