Able@Dal is an Orientation program specifically designed for first-year Dalhousie and King's students who are receiving academic accommodations due to a disability or medical condition.Led by staff, faculty and students, Able@Dal focuses on skill development and learning strategies that are essential to your success as a student. Students who have accessibility needs and/or would like to request accommodations are strongly encouraged to attend this event.

Location: Killam Library (Room 2600)

This presentation is for Family and Friends of Dalhousie students registered with the Accessibility Centre. Hosted by Access Advisors, Faculty, and staff, this live and recorded session will introduce you to common first-year transitions and helpful campus resources. We encourage you to attend in order to get information about the best ways to help and support first year at Dalhousie students. Recording will be uploaded after event.

Location: Dalhousie Student Union Building,
6136 University Avenue!

Students will be moving into their residences and registering for O-Week (if you’ve bought a ticket)! Pick up your O-Week kit, grab your bracelet, and meet your O-Week leaders!

Location: Indigenous Student Centre

Join us at the ISC, for a homecooked meal and George Doyle-Bedwell will be on site for ceremony (fire/smudge). 

Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Lobby

Sending off your child or friend to university?
Drop in for some coffee and refreshments afterward to learn about some of the resources that the university has to support them.

Location: Virtually & In person at Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Room 1020)

Are you among the first in your family to attend university? Is your child or friend the first person to attend university?

Come to our First in the Family Welcome, hosted by Dalhousie Student Success. Meet other First-Generation students and their families, make connections, and learn about resources available to you.

JOIN VIRTUALLY!

Location: Studley Quad
Dress code: Coachella 'Fits!

After a long day of moving and settling in, grab your roomates, new frirends or neighbours and come let loose to dance the night away on the Quad! Featuring  Halifax's own DJ CODAK, meet new friends, scream your heart out and show off your Coachella inspired outfit!