Events
Check out more Dal student events!
If you have any questions about any of our events, contact us at international.centre@dal.ca.
| Date | Time | Event title | Location/format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Drop-In Academic Advising | In-person at the International Centre | International students are invited to come chat with Catherine Robertson (she/her), a Student Success Advisor from the Bissett Student Success Centre during drop-in advising sessions. Catherine supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and 1st year Engineering students. |
| Tuesdays and Fridays | Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) Fridays: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) |
Drop-In Immigration Advising | In-person at the International Centre | The International Centre offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Wednesdays and Thursdays | 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions | In-person at the International Centre (and virtual) | Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
| Thursdays | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Ombudsperson sessions | In-person at the International Centre | Join Dalhousie's Ombudsperson Carla Britten to find out about their services. |
| Fridays | 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) | Writing Centre sessions for EAP students | In-person in the McCain Room 2162 (and virtual) | For EAP students: Join International Student Writing Advisor Vanessa Lent for virtual and in-person writing appointments and drop-in sessions. |
| June 13 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials Info Sessions for New Students | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Prepare for a smooth transition into life at Dalhousie University as an international student! Attend our Immigration Essentials Info Sessions to receive vital guidance and resources. Our expert advisors will cover important topics such as study permits, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
| June 13 | 2:00 to 3:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Session - Summer Travel and Permit Information | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Do you have immigration-related questions regarding your temporary resident documents, or about traveling this summer?Immigration advisors will be answering general immigration questions pertaining to travelling internationally, temporary residence, study permits, post-graduation work permits, and Co-op work permits. |
| June 27 | Times TBD | International Community Day | Locations TBD | As part of collaboration with the DSU Health Plan Office, this June’s International Centre Community Day will include a BBQ supper! Join us on June 27 for summer lawn games, therapy dogs, a Bob Ross inspired paint night, and a BBQ. More details, including times and the location, are coming soon. Register for June’s Community Day. |
| July 11 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials Info Sessions for New Students | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Prepare for a smooth transition into life at Dalhousie University as an international student! Attend our Immigration Essentials Info Sessions to receive vital guidance and resources. Our expert advisors will cover important topics such as study permits, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
| July 25 | 3:30 to 4:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials Info Sessions for New Students | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Prepare for a smooth transition into life at Dalhousie University as an international student! Attend our Immigration Essentials Info Sessions to receive vital guidance and resources. Our expert advisors will cover important topics such as study permits, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
| August 8 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials Info Sessions for New Students | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Prepare for a smooth transition into life at Dalhousie University as an international student! Attend our Immigration Essentials Info Sessions to receive vital guidance and resources. Our expert advisors will cover important topics such as study permits, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
| August 22 | 3:30 to 4:30 a.m. (Atlantic Time) | Immigration Essentials Info Sessions for New Students | Virtual event on MS Teams. | Prepare for a smooth transition into life at Dalhousie University as an international student! Attend our Immigration Essentials Info Sessions to receive vital guidance and resources. Our expert advisors will cover important topics such as study permits, work permits, and settling in Canada. |
International Centre Events are also posted on our Instagram page.
Further general student halifax events, see the Halifax Student Events page.