New to Dal

• Winter Welcome Day
  Date: Saturday, January 4 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  Location: McCain Building (main lobby)

All new Dalhousie students are invited to attend Winter Welcome Day, an orientation event specifically for new students. Spend the day learning about university supports/resources, engaging in workshops to help you settle into life in Halifax, and connecting with fellow students! We ask that students register in advance for this particular event.

• Trivia Challenge 
  Date: Sunday, January 5 (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.)
  Location: International Centre

Test your knowledge and meet new friends at our Trivia Challenge! From pop culture to Dalhousie facts, this event will have questions for everyone. Enjoy refreshments and win some fun prizes.

• Together@Dal Hot Chocolate and Cookies
  Date: Monday, January 6 (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  Location: LeMarchant Place Atrium

Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and some freshly baked cookies while you meet other students in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. This is a great chance to relax, chat, and feel more at home at Dalhousie. 

• Dalplex Pool Party
  Date: Friday, January 10 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
  Location: DalPlex pool

Kick-off the new year with a spectacular beach-themed pool party at the Dalplex pool. Dive into the fun with water games, inflatables, aqua fitness, and the hottest winter tunes. Bring your sunglasses, flip-flops, and beach towel.

• Dal Gives Back
  Date: Sunday, January 12 (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.)
  Location: Emera IDEA Building (main atrium)

Start the year off right by giving back to the community! Dal Gives Back is a volunteer event where students come together to make a positive impact on campus or in the Halifax community. It’s a meaningful way to meet people and contribute to a good cause. View the registration form for more info.

New to Dal programming introduces new students to important academic info, communities on campus, social engagement opportunities, support services, and resources available on campus.

New to Dal offers specific sessions and events offered through the International Centre, Black Student Advising Centre, Indigenous Student Centre, the Bissett Student Success Centre, and Able@Dal.

New to Dal AC programming incorporates all the important information you need to make lasting connections with your fellow Aggies and be successful in your first year of university and beyond! Hosted by your Dalhousie Agricultural Student Association and the Student Success Centre team, events are open to all new students attending the Dalhousie campus in Truro. Programs will use interactive tools and activities to educate students on the essential support services that are available to help you succeed. Join us this fall to connect with your campus community and start building engaging and supportive relationships with fellow students, staff, and instructors.

The New to Dal Brightspace course includes videos that help new students prepare for university and provides tips and tools for success. Each section contains videos that cover a wide range of topics, including academic expectations, how to manage your money, taking care of your health, and more. 

Together@Dal is a mentorship program for new students that provides a great way for you to meet other students, develop a sense of academic belonging, and become connected to the university community before and during your first year. Registration is now open!

Together@Dal: Grad Edition is for graduate students across the university's departments and campuses, and will help you prepare to start your degree. Learn about resources available to you and professional development programming built exclusively for you. 

Dalhousie Student Union's Orientation Week (also known as "O-Week") offers fun and interactive events for new students, including music, movies, games and much more!