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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Friday, October 13, 2023
Yara Ahmed always knew computer science was right for her, but Dal's Applied Computer Science program provided more opportunities than she ever expected.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
This year, Dalhousie placed in the top five among its cohort for six indicators — twice that of last year.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Learn about the experiences of four Dal Science students who honed their science communications skills this summer as part of the John Dingle Science Communication Internship program.
Friday, October 6, 2023
FASS student Delphi Le Blanc travelled to Germany this summer for a month-long course on public history, memory and memorials, diving into her passion for the country and its language as part of the DAAD Young Ambassador program.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Vicki Macintosh graduated with her master’s in animal science this week, a degree during which she also served as don of a residence on the Agricultural Campus.