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, October 14, 2021
Santosh Medisetty and Vishnu Kandimalla are putting the skills they've learned in Dal's Master of Computer Science program to work in helping solve problems in ocean technology.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
As Amelia Fletcher graduates this fall with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree, she does so already on track to becoming a leader in the profession.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Students graduating this fall from Dalhousie were invited to a special in-person parchment pick-up last week hosted by the Registrar's Office.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Share in the celebration of Dal's newest graduates via a university-wide online event, a virtual yearbook, a social media campaign and more.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The ShiftKey Labs hackathon series is providing opportunities for students to tackle real challenges in partnership with industry.