Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.
Archives - Student Life
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Read the full list of recipients of the 2019 Impact Awards, celebrating outstanding student achievement on campus.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Students in the Rowe School of Business are spending this week camping outside the Rowe Building, raising funds for Phoenix Youth Programs and awareness for youth facing homelessness.
Monday, March 25, 2019
The great Count Dracula sued the world-famous vampire hunter Van Helsing for wrongful death at this year’s Weldon Literary Moot, an annual theatrical fundraiser organized by the Schulich School of Law to raise money for Halifax Humanities 101.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Student life at Dal is more than just an academic and social experience — for many students, it's about building a better world. Learn how this year's recipients of Dalhousie's Board of Governors' Award are doing just that.
Friday, March 22, 2019
For the third year in a row, a team of four engineering students from Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture (Dal AC) claimed the top spot at the annual Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC).