Time: 4pm - 5pm
Location: TBD
Join the Able@Dal Graduate Session to explore accessibility at Dalhousie from the perspective of incoming graduate students.
Whether you're new to Dal or preparing for a teaching assistantship, this session will provide practical guidance on supporting students registered with the Student Accessibility Centre.
Mark your calendar for the International Student Orientation for new international students!
International Student Orientation will be held in-person on Wednesday, September 2 at The Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This orientation session will give you an introduction to Dalhousie, workshops and resources designed to help you transition to your life in Halifax, and opportunities to connect with your fellow students.
There will be a fun activity after the International Student Orientation as well!
Event Energy Level:
Medium Energy
Target Audience:
All new international students
Accessible?:
Yes
Contact:
Have questions about this event? Contact ic.programs@dal.ca
Get ready for the school year at the Free Store!
From September 2nd to 5th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., students can shop for free by presenting a valid Dal or King’s ID card (or other proof of enrolment). Take up to 3 items or item sets per visit and enter once per day for a chance to win a mini fridge raffle prize.
Items in stock include home goods (laundry baskets, organizers, shower caddies), school supplies (binders, notebooks), kitchenware (dishes, cutlery, cups, Brita pitchers), bedding and mattress toppers, and lab coats, and more!
Supplies are limited and available first come, first served—while supplies last.
Event Energy Level:
Medium Energy
Target Audience:
All students
Accessible?:
Partially
The Free Store is physically accessible (i.e. ground-level entrance, spacious layout meeting mobility requirements). The space itself is brightly lit, and during the BTS shop, the line to get in can be long, taking around 1 hour to be admitted - this may require extended periods of standing, although there are benches outside of the building.
Contact:
Have questions about this event? Contact a.goodman@dal.ca
Level Up Your Learning with Tech at Dal!
In this fun and practical virtual session, students will be introduced to Able@Dal Assistive Technology services and the must-know tools available at Dalhousie, including Microsoft Office, Read&Write, and a variety of apps for studying, organization, and productivity.
Students will also learn about supports like the Assistive Technology Library and how an Assistive Technology Advisor can help them discover tools tailored to their unique learning needs. Whether students are looking to stay organized, enhance reading and writing, or make everyday academic tasks more manageable, this session will help them feel confident, prepared, and ready to thrive from day one.
Event Energy Level:
Low Energy (quiet, relaxed, smaller groups)
Target Audience:
Any new to Dal and current Students
Contact:
Have questions about this event? Contact tressa.moore@dal.ca or alyson.young@dal.ca
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: TBD
Get ready for the school year at the Free Store!
From September 2nd to 5th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., students can shop for free by presenting a valid Dal or King’s ID card (or other proof of enrolment). Take up to 3 items or item sets per visit and enter once per day for a chance to win a mini fridge raffle prize.
Time: 2 PM- 4 PM
Location: TBD
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.
Time: 6 PM- 8 PM
Location: Student Union Building, room 224 | 6136 University Ave. Halifax, NS
Are you a first-year student living off-campus?
Drop by the off-campus lounge (room 224 of the SUB) before the DSU Paint & Sip event for pizza, bingo, and the opportunity to meet other first year students living off campus!
The Happy Human Project will be hanging out in our Low Sensory Space in Room 224!
Founded in 2021, HHP is a student-led initiative dedicated to promoting positive mental health and community building. They believe happiness is rooted in kindness, inclusivity, charity, and wellness. Over the years, HHP has hosted a variety of engaging events for students, including food drives, a 5K run for the CIBC Run for the Cure, puppy yoga with Wellness Wags, kindness card giveaways, and volunteering with Dalhousie’s Loaded Ladle.
Stay tuned—there are many more fun and impactful events coming up in the 2025–2026 school year!
Get ready for an action-packed morning of friendly competition and faculty pride at Dalympics!
Join your peers for high-energy games, team challenges, and a chance to show off your spirit—from relay races to trivia showdowns.
Whether you're in it to win or just for the laughs, it's the perfect way to bond with your faculty and make new memories.
Bring: Valid photo ID or DalCard, athletic clothes and shoes, empty waterbottle
