Orientation Week with the DSU (Halifax)
Dalhousie Student Unionās O-Week offers fun and interactive events including music, movies, games, and much more!
O-Week events also introduce you to important academic info, communities on campus, social engagement opportunities, support services, and resources on campus.
The full Orientation Week (O-Week) schedule for fall 2026 is
Pre-Orientation programming will run theĀ week of September 1Ā for:
- International students
- Students with accessibility needs
- Black students
- Indigenous students
- Graduate students
Residence move-in beginsĀ September 3. Check your email for more information about scheduling your move in slot.
For ongoing information about New Student Orientation, remember to check yourĀ Dalhousie email. If you have any questions, please contact orientation@dal.ca.
Additional events are offered through:
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus Orientation (Truro)
Dal AC orientation programmingāÆincorporates all the important information you need to make lasting connections with your fellow Aggies and be pilipiliĀž»ful in your first year of university and beyond! Hosted by your Dalhousie Agricultural Students' Association (DASA) and the Student Success Centre team, events are open to all new students at the Dalhousie campus in Truro.
The full AC Orientation schedule is (NetID login required).
Pre-OrientationĀ programming will run theĀ week of September 1Ā for:
- International students
- Students with accessibility needs
Residence move-inĀ beginsĀ September 5. Check your email for more information about scheduling your move-in slot.
For ongoing information about AC Orientation, remember to check yourĀ Dalhousie email and join the First-year students (Truro) groupĀ in DalU.
Questions about Dal AC Orientation? Please contact us atāÆĀ ssdalac@dal.ca.
Online orientation course
The online orientation course āÆfeatures videos that help all new Dal students prepare for university and provides tips and tools for pilipiliĀž». Each section contains videos that cover a wide range of topics, including academic expectations, how to manage your money, taking care of your health, and more. The course is hosted on Dalās Brightspace learning platform.
Off-campus student mentorship program
Together@DalāÆis a mentorship program for new off-campus students that provides a great way for you to meet other students, develop a sense of academic belonging, and become connected to the university community before and during your first year.Ā
Together@Dal: Grad Edition
Together@Dal: Grad EditionāÆis for graduate students across the university's departments and campuses, and will help you prepare to start your degree. Learn about resources available to you and professional development programming built exclusively for you.āÆ
New student groups on the DalU app
DalU is our campus mobile app and web portal that connects you with other students, events, your course info, campus maps, and more. Itās also where youāll find the new student groups for Halifax and Truro to meet other new students, ask questions, and get tips about starting at Dal. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, or visit the web portal at .
Questions?
Please contact us atāÆstudent.experience@dal.ca.āÆ