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 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 鈥� both from Dal's Environment, Sustainability and Society and International Development Studies programs 鈥� have been selected from more than 730 applicants to receive Canada鈥檚 first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship for master鈥檚 and professional studies.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
To be a co-op student in 2020 required a greater degree of fortitude than usual. Get to know the six outstanding students who rose to the challenge, taking Top Co-op Students of the Year honours for their contributions.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Kayleigh Landers and Annika Benson competed against seven other teams in this year鈥檚 Canadian Engineering Competition, emerging on top with their design of an accessible campus and the repurposing of salmon cages.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
For the Winter 2021 term, 色妹妹直播 Management Career Services supported the largest cohort of Commerce Co-op students in the history of the program 鈥� with nearly all of them successfully landing positions.