Back-to-School Free Store Shop (Multi-Day)

3

to Sep 5

September 03, September 04, September 05

Back-to-School Free Store Shop (Multi-Day)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00 AM 11:00 Sat, Sep 5, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
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Time: 11 AM - 5 PM | September 2nd - 5th
Location: Mona Campbell Building

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.

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Sep

3

to Sep 4

September 03, September 04

DalScience Welcome Desk

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00 AM 11:00 Fri, Sep 4, 2026 1:00 PM 13:00
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Time: 11 AM - 1 PM | September 3rd & 4th
Location: Life Sciences Centre (LSC) Welcome Desk

Stop by the DalScience Welcome Desk in the Life Sciences Centre (LSC) to meet members of the Dalhousie Science Society, ask questions, and learn more about life as a Science student at Dal.

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Sep

3

to Sep 4

September 03, September 04

Off-Campus Student Social

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Fri, Sep 4, 2026 8:00 PM 20:00
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Time: 6 PM - 8 PM | Thursday & Friday
Location: Student Union Building, Room 224

Are you a first-year student living off campus? Drop by the Off-Campus Student Lounge before the DSU movie night for pizza, treats, games, and the opportunity to meet other first year students living off campus!

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Sep

4

8:30 AM08:30

September 04

Able@Dal Family & Friends

Friday, September 4, 2026
8:30 AM 12:30 PM 08:30 12:30
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Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: TBD

Able@Dal (Family & Supporters Session) is a welcoming orientation designed to help you support your student as they transition to university with academic accommodations.

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Indigenous Student Orientation: Starting Strong

Sep

4

10:00 AM10:00

September 04

Indigenous Student Orientation: Starting Strong

Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
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Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Indigenous Student Centre

Start your Dal journey with the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) through a welcoming experience focused on community building, connection, and support for Indigenous students.

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Sep

4

12:00 PM12:00

September 04

Sacred Times with George Doyle-Bedwell

Friday, September 4, 2026
12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
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Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: Indigenous Student Centre

Every three weeks, our Fire Keeper/Pipe Carrier leads a Sacred Fire and Smudge. Let us gather for a time of connection, reflection, and community.

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Residence: First Year Vision Board (Copy) (Copy)

Sep

4

12:00 PM12:00

September 04

Residence: First Year Vision Board (Copy) (Copy)

Friday, September 4, 2026
12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
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Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

New school year new you?
Want to learn how to make those goals and plans happen and stick? Join your student leaders to learn about goal setting tips and tricks to set you up for success -- and display it all on a fun vision board!

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Sep

4

2:00 PM14:00

September 04

Welcome to Residence: Session 3

Friday, September 4, 2026
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
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Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

Welcome to Residence Life here at Dalhousie!
Join us for this info session about (almost) everything you need to know about residence living for the upcoming year. After the session you will be taken around the building for a tour!

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Sep

4

3:00 PM15:00

September 04

Residence Speed Friending: Session 3

Friday, September 4, 2026
3:00 PM 4:00 PM 15:00 16:00
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Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

New to Halifax? New to Dal? New to Residence? Speed friending is a great way to meet your community and get to know each other!

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Sep

4

4:00 PM16:00

September 04

Welcome to Residence: Session 4

Friday, September 4, 2026
4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

Welcome to Residence Life here at Dalhousie!
Join us for this info session about (almost) everything you need to know about residence living for the upcoming year. After the session you will be taken around the building for a tour!

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Sep

4

5:00 PM17:00

September 04

Residence Speed Friending: Session 4

Friday, September 4, 2026
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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Time: 5 PM - 6 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

New to Halifax? New to Dal? New to Residence? Speed friending is a great way to meet your community and get to know each other!

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Sep

4

6:00 PM18:00

September 04

Group Dinner in Meal Hall

Friday, September 4, 2026
6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
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Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence’s Meal Hall

After a long day of moving in and getting to know your community and surroundings, join us all for a meal to end off the day before going into nighttime activities!

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Sep

4

10:00 PM22:00

September 04

Residence House Art Night

Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00 PM 11:00 PM 22:00 23:00
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Time: 8 PM - 10 PM
Location: Your Respective Residence

Join your student leaders for hall based arts & crafts, building, t-shirt, and door tag decoration, and work with your whole hall on a shared banner to show off your house pride!

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