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, July 25, 2024
Everyone brings something different to an inclusive festival like Pride. For one first-time participant, it’s an extra special celebration of what it means to find acceptance for who you are and who you love.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Students of African ancestry from Dalhousie will join African Nova Scotian community members on a journey to Ghana, West Africa this summer.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Canada’s largest university aquatic research facility continues to inspire the next generation of researchers and conservation scientists in bold new ways.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Claire Moser and Magdelena Klunder, Dal's first-ever recipients of the McCall MacBain International Fellowship, will have a chance to learn a language, immerse themselves in a new country and culture, and build international connections over the next year.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Dalhousie scaled new heights against nearly 2,000 other universities in this year's rankings, placing in the top 20 globally for its work in support of life below water, top 30 globally for zero hunger, and top 50 for life on land.