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New housing complex to provide more options for students

New housing complex to provide more options for students

Construction will begin this summer on new student accommodations at Dalhousie, adding more than 200 beds to the university's housing capacity while increasing the variety of living options on campus for students.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Monday, September 9, 2024
Dalhousie expects to begin site preparation for a new six-storey student residence in Halifax next spring that will accommodate approximately 200 students living on campus.
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Matt Reeder
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We asked a few of Dal's orientation leaders to offer insights into what they wish they’d known as they started at Dal.