Support during COVID‑19
Frequently asked questions
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for information about remote learning, applying to Dal, general university operations, and more.
Grade options for the winter term
Read Dalhousie's official notice about the new grade options available for the Winter 2020 term.
Remote student support services
Many student support services have been moved online so your student can access them remotely by logging in to Brightspace.
Academic advising
Bissett Student Success Centre (Halifax)
Book an appointment by emailing advising@dal.ca or calling 902-494-3077. Appointments are available by phone, or virtually through Brightspace.
Student Success Centre (Truro)
Book an appointment by emailing ssdalac@dal.ca or calling 902-893-6672. Appointments are available by phone, or virtually through Brightspace.
Accessibility support
Halifax
Book an appointment through the online booking system, call 902-494-2836, or email access@dal.ca.
Truro
Book an appointment by phone at 902-896-2463 or email accessac@da.ca.
Financial resources for students
Support is available for students who are experiencing unanticipated or unmanageable financial issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit Dal's COVID-19 Financial Resources page for more information.
Mental health
Mental health services are still available to Dal students remotely. Appointments are available with nurses, doctors, the social worker, and same-day counsellors. For more information about available appointments, please visit Dal's Mental Health Resources page.
Residence
For information about residences, or to book a one-on-one virtual meeting with a Residence Life Manager, email residence@dal.ca.
Writing support
Halifax
To request an online review of assignments, papers, reports, posters, presentations, theses, or dissertations, email writingc@dal.ca.
Truro
Online tutoring is available through email at acwrite@dal.ca.