Student Life

What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

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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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
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.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Linden Thomas
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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Nick Pearce
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s campuses are buzzing with activity these days as students, staff and faculty arrive at the university, some for the first time ever. Take a tour around campus to see what it looks like to be together again.
Matt Reeder and AnnMarie MacKinnon
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥ has been fortunate enough to host 28 Schulich Leaders since the program launched a decade ago, including six new recipients this year. Get to know Dal's 2021 Schulich Leaders.
Jeff Lawton
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
É«ÃÃÃÃÖ±²¥â€™s revised Code of Student Conduct includes straightforward and student-centred language; a section outlining students’ rights, responsibilities and expectations; an updated list of violations; and a clear and transparent complaint process.
Stefanie Wilson
Friday, September 3, 2021
New-to-Dal and returning but new-to-campus students can choose from self-directed and group activities with online and on-campus options to help with the transition to campus life.
Dawn Morrison
Monday, August 30, 2021
When students, faculty and staff return to the Dal campus in the coming days, it’ll be hard to miss a large, new addition to the Carleton Quad — a large, wedding-style tent open to anyone in the Dal Health and Med communities that serves as an innovative, temporary solution to reduced gathering spaces.