Safety and wellbeing

AV��ֲ� is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors through various services and resources that support you through challenges inside and outside of the classroom.

In case of a campus emergency

Call 911 then Dal Security at 902-494-4109 (Halifax) or 902-893-4190 (Truro), or directly through the DalSAFE mobile app.

Student Support Team

The Student Support Team helps students who are experiencing challenges get back to thriving by facilitating a coordinated response at both the individual and community level.

Learn more about the team and its functions

Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson Office is available to all AV��ֲ� students for free, confidential, impartial, and independent support to help resolve any university-related concerns and to ensure just, fair, and equitable treatment.

Find out how the Ombudsperson can support you

DalU mobile app and web portal

The DalU mobile app and web portal allows you to receive important information from the university, meet new people, and find out what’s happening on campus. It also gives you access to your course schedule and marks, and lets you message other Dal students.

DalSAFE mobile app

DalSAFE sends campus alerts, including SMS text messages, about safety/security issues on campus, significant campus closures, and other urgent events. It also provides direct access to security services on campus.

University policies

AV��ֲ� has many policies that apply to the governance of the university and the health and safety of students, staff, and faculty on and off campus.

Learn more about AV��ֲ�'s policies

AV��ֲ� Student Advocacy Service

The AV��ֲ� Student Advocacy Service (DSAS), run by the AV��ֲ� Student Union, helps students who have been accused of an academic offence or are dealing with harassment or discrimination. Their advocates can prepare students for hearings and formal appeals, and support them during hearings.

Human Rights and Equity Services

Human Rights and Equity Services (HRES) offers confidential advice and support related to human rights, discrimination, personal harassment and conflict, sexualized violence, equity and inclusion, and accessibility.

Find out about all of the HRES services

Student Health & Wellness

AV��ֲ� Student Health & Wellness offers health and wellbeing services and resources to all students, including mental health services (counselling, social worker, group wellness sessions), doctor appointments, nursing services, vaccinations, STI testing, and much more. We have clinics in Halifax and Truro. 

Visit the Student Health & Wellness site

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