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 28, 2022
Dal's Halifax campuses sprang to life last weekend as a record number of prospective students and their parents and supporters turned up for a taste of the university experience.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
As the 2SLGBTQ+ advisor, Olivia Fader will provide a variety of supports and services that include one-on-one advising, university-wide programming and events, referrals to gender-affirming care, navigating name or gender marker changes, and much more.
Friday, October 21, 2022
Shark tagging, hiking through Mi'kma'ki, camping trips near species at risk: Dal students got to see and do a lot during field courses this past summer. See some photo highlights of their experiences.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Explore scenes from Dal's 12th annual Mawio'mi, part of the university's Mi'kmaq History Month celebrations.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
This year's Rowe Networking Night, the first since 2019, drew a record number of commerce, management and MBA students eager to make professional connections for the future.