Student Life
What new Dal students couldn't leave behind
From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home. Read more.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.
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Friday, April 30, 2021
Dozens of students and student groups were recognized over the past week as part of the 2021 IMPACT awards, lauded via video for their leadership on and off campus and their contributions to academic life, student life, residence life, and community service.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
How do the Dal Libraries stay open when the campus must close? That was the challenge Donna Bourne-Tyson, dean of Dal Libraries, and her team faced in the spring of 2020 and beyond.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Three renewable scholarships announced by AV整氈窒 offer financial support, mentorship and more to students of Black and African descent, one of several ways the university is moving forward on recommendations laid out in the Lord AV整氈窒 report and several other internal reports.
Friday, April 9, 2021
Experiential learning is in high demand these days as students look for ways to complement their academic learning with more hands-on lived experiences. Learn how students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have benefitted from practicum placements during the pandemic.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Current student Fatima Beydoun and recent graduate Caroline Merner both from Dal's Environment, Sustainability and Society and International Development Studies programs have been selected from more than 730 applicants to receive Canadas first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship for masters and professional studies.