Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

Location: Studley Quad

The Welcome Fair is our big hello to you! Folks from across the universities in various roles will be on the Quad, representing the various resources and opportunities for you to engage with.  So come say hi, grab some freebies, and learn more about what Dal has to offer you!

Item descripGet outside with us here at the Dal Outdoor Society! We’ll have a tent set up and a slackline for students to try out!

We are all about connecting students with the outdoors, from hikes and backpacking to skiing, bouldering, and more!

Plus, our gear library is free for Dalhousie students.

Time: 6:30 PM - 8 PM (RSVP) and 8:30 PM - 10 PM (RSVP)

Location: Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill - finish on the waterfront by The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Ready to experience Halifax like never before and kick off your Dalhousie journey with a thrilling adventure? Join the Halifax Ghost Walk for a spooky 1.5 hour tour through the city’s oldest streets. You'll uncover chilling tales of ghosts, spirits, forerunners, and devils, all woven into real Nova Scotian folklore. It’s the perfect way to dive into local history and connect with the eerie side of your new city. It’s perfect for curious new Dal students and brave souls!

Location: Main Court Dalplex

Location: Main Court Dalplex

Location: BSAC Backyard (1321 Edward Street)

This event is hosted by the Black Student Support Network, a staff group that supports students of African descent in different capacities across Dalhousie. Please join us as we celebrate welcoming new students to campus through food, entertainment and community connection.

Location: Indigenous Student Centre

New to Dalhousie? Join us for an information session to learn almost all things Indigenous at Dalhousie and other tips. New and returning students are welcomed. Enter for a prize. 

Time: 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM(two sessions)

Location:  International Student Centre, LeMarchant Place Building

Join Two Sailors Bartending as they lead you through a hands-on mocktail workshop showcasing fun and alcohol-free ingredients, all while folks from Dal Human Rights & Equity Services and Student Health Promotion share trivia questions and information on alcohol, consent, and sex. 

 Learn to create delicious beverages to liven up your mocktail journey. We’ll use easy-to-source ingredients so that you can continue practicing what you learned long after the workshop. This workshop typically costs $50-75 per person but is being offered to New to Dal students for FREE!

15 students per workshop.  2 workshops offered (6:30pm and 7:30pm).  Students must register in advance here: https://forms.office.com/r/Tn1YPDWjG0

Student Union Building: Atrium

Come dance the night away or just soak up the music and atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome!

Not a dancer? No problem. Bring your friends and enjoy the vibes.

Time: Self-led | Spots open from 10am-2pm. Sign up for a spot HERE https://www.bouncelife.com/events/6896071791422158b0c322a5
Location: Start at the Student Union Building

It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s your chance to explore campus and downtown Halifax in the most chaotic way possible.

Team up with friends (or let us match you) and complete as many hilarious, creative challenges as you can within the three-hour time limit. Rack up points and climb the leaderboard — the top teams win prizes.

Energy Level: Medium to high. On your feet, outside, fast-paced, high-fiving strangers

Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Wickwire Field

Time: 5 PM - 7 PM

Location: Indigenous Student Centre

Join the ISC Staff and Elder Ann as Bingo caller for Friday Night Bingo. Lots of fun and prizes to be won.

Tonight’s bingo theme: Dalhousie Swag

Time: 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Dalplex

Time: 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Location: Wickwire Field

Time: Doors open 7:30pm - Concert begins 8pm

Location: Studley Quad

This is the party to wrap up the week. DalFest is where upper years throw down the welcome mat and show first years how we do things. Outdoor concert. Big vibes. New besties. Zero chill. Come ready to dance, shout, and lose your voice.

Learn more below on how to access your O-Week DalFest Ticket!

Energy Level: High. Loud music, big crowd, main character energy all night.

Halifax Campus Students:
Your Dalfest Ticket is already waiting foryou as part of your O-Week experience!

An o-week announcement email has been sent to all first year students as of July 30th.

This email contains a code that will allow you to access your ticket on Bounce.

NOTE: In order for your ticket to remain valid on the night of the concert, you MUST remain opted-in to O-Week 2025

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First year Agricultural Campus (Truro) students can attend Dalfest, but cannot access O-Week’s reserved Dalfest tickets.

All Agricultural Campus students must purchase a ticket through the website as an upper year student would!
Note: Tickets are limited. You must find your own way to Studley Campus

Signing up for Bounce:

This year, the DSU is teaming up with Bounce - an event platform built by students, for students - to make campus life easier, more connected, and way more fun! DSU’s 2025/26 EVENTS WILL BE FOUND ON BOUNCE!

How to sign up:

1. Download the app! (or visit their website https://www.bouncelife.com)
   a. Download iOS HERE
   b. Download Android HERE

2. Create your account with your DAL EMAIL and add a profile picture so your friends recognize you.

3. Click the “Communities” tab in the footer of the mobile app and join the Dalhousie Students’ Union Bounce Association or click this link to discover all the clubs/societies and events on campus!

NOTE: To be eligible to join the Dalhousie Students’ Union Bounce Association, you must sign up for Bounce with your Dalhousie Email!

Bring:

• Your reserved ticket

• Your O-week pass

• Your DalCard

Time: 11 AM - 1 PM

Location: Start on Studley Quad

Ready to start your Dalhousie journey with purpose? Join us for Dal Gives Back, a fun and rewarding clean-up event starting on the Dalhousie Quad. It's a chance to give back to your new community, meet other first year students, and help keep our campus beautiful and welcoming.

Whether you care about the environment, want to make new friends, or are just looking for a great way to get involved, this is the perfect place to start.

Come roll up your sleeves and show some love for our campus!

As part of Dalhousie's 2025 Pride programming, join us for the second annual Big Gay Film Festival! This year’s feature is But I’m A Cheerleader, screening outdoors on the Studley Quad on Saturday, September 6 at 9 p.m. (dusk). Free and open to all—bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and Pride spirit! Indoor rain location available.

Film starts at dusk (9 p.m). Bring lawn chairs and blankets.