full Day Schedule:
FRIDAY August 29th

  • Time: 8 AM Start

    Residence Move In:

    Welcome to your new home in Residence! We offer more than a learning experience - it's a living experience.

    Start with a check-in at your front desk and staff will guide you from there!

  • Time: 9 AM - 2 PM - Student Union Building

    Your O-Week Pass will grant you FULL ACCESS to ALL O-Week events and allow you to use your reserved ticket to see BBNO$ at DalFest!!

    Visit the Dalhousie Student Union Building at 6136 University Avenue, between 9 AM - 2 PM on Thursday - Saturday to pick up your O-Week Access Pass and Tote!

  • Time: Self-led | Spots open from 10am-2pm. Sign up for a spot HERE (Link Coming Soon)
    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.

  • Who: O-Week students, friends, family and supporters

    Time: 2 PM - 4 PM

    Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Lobby

    Sending off your child or friend to university?

    Drop in for some coffee and refreshments afterward to learn about some of the resources that the university has to support them.

  • Residence Life Kick Off:

    Time:
    2 PM - 4 PM
    4 PM - 6 PM

    All moved in?

    Join your community at a Residence Life Kick Off where you get the chance to interact with Residence Life staff as they deliver key information you need to thrive this year in your Residence Hall.

    Information includes:

    • Who is who in residence

    • Our core commitments as a community

    • Programming plans for the upcoming year

    • and much more!

  • Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM

    Location: Wickwire Field

  • Who: Residence students

    Time: 6 PM - 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM, 7:30 PM - 8 PM
    Location: Your residence!

    Join your Student Leaders on a guided tour of the building as well as key locations nearby to get acquainted with where you will be calling home! Feel free to come with all of your questions about life in Residence and what you can expect in your day to day.

    Bring: your roomies, your neighbours, and your questions!

  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

    Location: Wickwire Field

  • WHO: Residence Students

    Time: 8pm - 10pm
    Location: Your residence

     This year will be an important year of firsts! Imagine all you want to accomplish and experience this year with a creative zine lead by your Student Leaders!

    Use the time to unwind, meet other similar minded residents, and get ready for the exciting year ahead!

  • Time: 8 PM Doors Open | Show starts @ 8:30pm
    Location:
    McInnes Room, SUB
    Tickets will be on bounce

    The fastest rising comedian in Canada, Hassan Phills was recently featured in Crave's Original Series called "The Office Movers," Hassan has solidified his place in Canadian entertainment as a dynamic and influential figure being featured on a song by Drake. His latest comedic act and show is about tying in exceptional storytelling to riffing with the crowd in an close and personal manner making it a can’t miss experience.

    Get your tickets to see Hassan Phills Live! This show is included in your O-Week Pass. This show is only available for O-Week Pass Holders!

    Must have Dal ID and O-Week Pass upon entry

    @hassanphills on Instagram

  • Location: Studley Quad

    Your first event on the Quad! Wear something comfy, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.

    Energy Level: Low. Cozy, low-key, quiet crowd. Great if you want to ease into the week.


Friday, august 29th | highlights

City Chase:

Self-Led City-Wide Scavenger Hunt:

Time: Available All Day | Self-Directed
Location:
Start at 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.


Hassan Phills | Comedy Show:

Time: 8 PM Doors Open | Show starts @ 8:30pm
Location:
McInnes Room, SUB
Tickets will be on bounce

The fastest rising comedian in Canada, Hassan Phills was recently featured in Crave's Original Series called "The Office Movers," Hassan has solidified his place in Canadian entertainment as a dynamic and influential figure being featured on a song by Drake. His latest comedic act and show is about tying in exceptional storytelling to riffing with the crowd in an close and personal manner making it a can’t miss experience.

Get your tickets to see Hassan Phills Live! This show is included in your O-Week Pass. This show is only available for O-Week Pass Holders!

Must have Dal ID and O-Week Pass upon entry

@hassanphills on Instagram


Movie Night on the Quad:

Movie TBA

Time: 8 PM - 11 PM
Location:
Studley Quad

Your first event on the Quad. Wear something comfy, bring a blanket, and settle in under the stars.

Energy Level: Low. Cozy, low-key, quiet crowd. Great if you want to ease into the week.