Housing

Finding housing is an important consideration when coming to Dalhousie, either on- or off-campus. Find out more about residence and off-campus housing options.

Home sweet home

Wondering where to live at Dalhousie? We have comfortable, convenient options to suit everyone, just minutes from classes. Enjoy university life as part of our residence community while we take care of the details.

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2,800+ residence spaces across 2 campuses

47 countries that students in residence come from

11 residences to choose from

200+ residence staff to support you

Halifax residences

Our Halifax residences offer a variety of accommodation types, from traditional single and double rooms to non-traditional apartment-style living.  

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Truro residences

Our Truro residences are all located at the heart of the Agricultural Campus, offering traditional single, super single, and double rooms as well as mature housing options.

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Apply for residence

Applying for residence is easy! Find out the steps, important dates and other information you’ll need to make residence your home at Dalhousie.

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Moving into residence

Moving to your new home in residence can seem overwhelming, but we’ve got your back. Find out what to bring (and what not to bring), how to get ready, and what move-in day will look like.

Get the scoop on move-in

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Living off-campus

Explore our resources designed to help you find the perfect apartment off-campus, including links to property management companies, general information, and tips and tricks.

Explore off-campus living