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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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dal's Management Career Services reached 20,000 business work terms this fall and hosted a record number of attendees at its popular fall networking event. Take a look back at photos and highlights.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Dal student Breena Chaput exchanged a typical summer job for lecture halls and studio mezzanines this year, uncovering rich new insights into architecture's vital role in society along the way.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Dal Gives Back linked students with opportunities to make a difference by assembling hygiene kits for those in need and crafting thoughtful cards for seniors.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
For the first time, an Indigenous medical student and resident found themselves working side-by-side with an Indigenous staff physician at the Wije’winen and Sipekne’katik Health Centres.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Soheil Ghaffari's proactive hunt for a career that could help him balance his love of science and the arts landed him in a Dal dental lab over the summer.