Dsu x Dal Presents:
O-WEEK 2026!
The Dalhousie Student Union and Dalhousie University proudly present our 2026 Orientation Week! Our team has crafted a one-of-a-kind orientation week experience that is exhilarating and engaging, while ensuring we facilitate a safe and welcoming space for all students. Whether you’re an international student joining Dalhousie from across the world or a Halifax local, we aim to foster fun and inclusive events to help welcome all incoming students into our Dalhousie community.
A huge thank you to our 2026 O-Week Sponsors who have made this event possible!
Are you a student at the Agricultural Campus? View your Orientation schedule through the link below!
featured events:
What’s happening at O-Week 2025?
(Keep scrolling to see it all!)
Need help navigating events? We got you!
EVENTS BY ACTIVITY TYPE:
- Daytime Event 47
- In-Person 44
- Social 40
- Evening Event 32
- Accessible 31
- All Students 29
- General 26
- Informational 23
- Residence 23
- High Energy 19
- Medium Energy 19
- Anchor Event 15
- Indigenous Students 14
- Faculty Specific Event 13
- Drop-In 12
- Low Energy 11
- Group Orientation 9
- Off-Campus Students 9
- Academic 8
- Black Students 7
- Meal 7
- Athletics 6
- Faculty of Science 6
- International Students 6
- First Week of Class 5
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Students 4
- Graduate Students 4
- Teams 4
- First Generation Students 3
- Rural Students 3
- School of Health and Human Performance 3
- Tiger Welcome Day 3
- Virtual 3
- Able@Dal 2
- Faculty of Health 2
- Family & Friends 2
- Society Event 2
- Student Accessibiity 2
- Transfer Students 2
- Concert 1
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 1
- Faculty of Commerce 1
- Faculty of Engineering 1
- Faculty of Management 1
- Mature Students 1
- Multi-Day Event 1
- School of Health Sciences 1
- Sexton Campus 1
- Students With Disabilities 1
Thank you to our wonderful O-Week Sponsors!
NEED TO KNOW:
O-WEEK PASS PICK UP:
Sept 3rd - 5th
Thurs & Fri: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Your O-Week Pass will grant you FULL ACCESS to ALL O-Week events and allow you to use your reserved ticket to see The Beaches at DalFest!!
Visit the Dalhousie Student Union Building at 6136 University Avenue, between 9 AM - 5 PM on Thursday & Friday or between 9 AM - 2 PM on Saturday to pick up your O-Week Access Pass and Tote!
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For almost all incoming undergraduate students on the Halifax campuses, the OPass fee is automatically included in your tuition.
Graduate students do not receive an OPass.
Want to opt-out of your O-Week Pass? You can opt-out via DalOnline after August 1st. Deadline is August 19th, 2025. After the 19th, no opts out will be processed.
If cost is a barrier, financial waivers are available for students who would like to participate in Orientation programming but are experiencing financial need.
Questions? Email us at student.experience@dal.ca
Online Orientation
Don’t miss this essential first step:
All new undergraduate students should complete Dal’s New Student Online Orientation Course.
Before you dive into life at Dal, we’ve got something to help you hit the ground running. All new students are expected to complete this fun and super useful online course—it’s packed with quick videos, easy quizzes, and everything you need to know about classes, campus life, and where to find support.
Complete the course by Aug 28 with 80%+ on ALL 5 quizzes for a chance to win 1 of 2 iPad Airs!
O-Week Care Centres
and Rest Spots
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Location: Studley Quad
The Care Hub is the one stop shop for all of your O-Week needs. We will have people to answer any questions you have about Dalhousie, snacks, water, charging stations, and personal hygiene and sexual wellness supplies for you. Come by for some information or just to say hi!
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Location: TBD
The Off Campus Student Lounge is a home base for students during O-Week who are not living in residence!
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Info coming soon!
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Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: Mona Campbell Building (1459 LeMarchant Street).Moving in? Looking to save money and reduce your ecological footprint
Visit Dal's Free Store! It's a student’s one-stop shop for free school supplies, and household items like kitchenware, decor, and more!
Dal and King’s students can shop for free items to help outfit dorms or apartments. Browse housewares, bedding, school supplies, clothing, and more—free of charge! Limited quantities per person, per visit, while supplies last.
Students must show their DalCards before entering the Free Store. Students can pick up their DalCard across the street at Howe Hall before coming to the Free Store.
Other dalhOUSIE Orientations:
The events listed here are free for all new students—no O-Week pass required to attend!
FACULTY SPECIFIC EVENTS
Find Your People. Explore Your Program. Start Strong.
Get a head start on your academic journey by connecting with students, staff, and professors from your faculty. These events are designed to welcome you into your academic community, introduce you to key resources, and help you feel confident before classes begin.
