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.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Dalhousie Legal Aid Services often flies under the radar, but it provides important services to Dal students, to those in need in Halifax, and to the law students learning on the job.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
At first glance Devene Sinclair looks like your average 19-year-old. However, the first-year engineering student is anything but.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Dalhousie's annual Ecolympics showdown kicks off Friday, with students from across campus competing to lower their energy and water consumption. Learn how you can take part.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Student Andrew Faircloth was the top undergraduate presenter and his teammates earned a best-ever finish in the international Family Enterprise Case Competition at the University of Vermont.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Learn how Dalhousie's College of Pharmacy is training pharmacists and pharmacy students to administer injections.