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Please check back and continue to monitor your email and our social channels for updates regarding New to Dal Agricultural Campus programming.听
New to Dal AC programming will be held in-person on our Agricultural Campus in Truro. Students will have access to additional supports and information virtually. Online components can be accessed at .听
Get involved with New to Dal to win Dal gear by attending events. Please note that event information may be updated as needed due to weather and campus storm closures. Any major changes to the schedule during New to Dal will be shared with students via .
Pre-Arrival Virtual Events
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On-campus Housing & Residence Life Before you Arrive听 Living in Residence courses |
All students living on campus are required to complete the听Before you Arrive听module found in the Residence Hub of听. This virtual session reviews key items you need to know before moving-in to campus housing. To access this module login to DalOnline, navigate to Web for Students, Residence Application and select 'Click Here to Apply'. Once in the Residence Application Hub, click the "Before you Arrive" button.听 On-campus students must also complete the Dal AC Residence Community Module located in . This virtual workshop covers information about living on campus within the Dal AC community.听听 |
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New to Dal Online | Before classes start, be sure to check out our helpful New to Dal videos for all the details and info you will need before arriving on campus. Full details are available within the online New to Dal page in .听 |
DalCard and Textbook Pick-up
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Enrolment Services Centre,听Cox Institute Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (Opens at 10am on Wednesday) |
Tuition and student loan inquiries, registration issues and DalCard pick-up听 听 |
Tuition and fees are due on January 20th, 2025, for the winter term and can be paid online. Students with questions on how to pay online or who are experiencing challenges around course registration can stop-in for support.听 On-campus students will pick up their DalCard when checking in to campus housing. Off-campus students will need to pick up their DalCard from Enrolment Services.听 Please remember to submit your photo for your DalCard听prior to arriving on campus.听 |
Dal AC Bookstore, Cox Institute Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (regular hours) |
Shop for Textbooks and Dal Gear 听 |
Drop-in during store hours to purchase course textbooks, school supplies, and Dalhousie-branded items. Info about required texts can be found at the or in course outlines provided by instructors. Students may wait to purchase textbooks until after attending their first class.听 |
Monday, January 6th
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| Monday, January 6th | ||
Multicultural Room, Student Learning Commons,听MacRae Library 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Beading Social | Relax and connect with fellow students during our beading social! Whether you're experienced or new to beading, this is a great opportunity to create something meaningful, share stories, and enjoy good company. |
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Tuesday, January 7th
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| Tuesday, January 7th | ||
Student Success Centre,听Dairy Building 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
Health & Wellness Drop-in | Students with questions related to Health & Wellness can stop by the campus health clinic to meet with a nurse, start a file, or learn more about available services. The Health & Wellness Office is located to the left of the main door in the Student Success Centre in the Dairy Building. |
Student Success Centre,听Dairy Building 2:30pm - 3:15pm |
Dal 101 | Learn university lingo, how to access digital platforms and tips for being successful in university. |
Rm 387 , Indigenous Student Space, Cox Institute 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
First Meeting of the Indigenous Student Collective | New students and encouraged to join and bring a friend! Allies are welcome. Learn about the role of the Indigenous Student Collective (ISC), our initiatives, and how you can get involved in creating a supportive and vibrant Indigenous student community. |
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Wednesday, January 8th
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| Wednesday, January 8th | ||
Multicultural Room, Student Learning Commons,听MacRae Library 6:00pm - 7:30pm听 |
Wooden Roses Workshop | Join Staci from the Indigenous Student Collective to learn how to create beautiful wooden roses. This traditional craft is not only fun but also a way to connect with Indigenous culture and creativity. All materials will be provided. |
Thursday, January 9th
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| Thursday, January 9th | ||
Student Success Centre,听Dairy Building 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Student Success Centre Meet and Greet | Stop in for a coffee or hot chocolate while meeting with members from the Student Success Centre. Learn more about the services available on campus, adjust your class schedule or pick up your welcome pack. Open to new and returning students.听 |
The Barn,听Jenkins Hall 10:30pm - 1:00am听 |
Pub Night Wet/Dry |
Gather with your fellow students at the campus pub, The Barn. Follow them on instagram 听for full details.听 All students welcome. Wet/Dry pubs are open to students under 19 years of age who will be able to purchase non-alcoholic drink options.听 |
Friday, January 10th
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| Friday, January 10th | ||
Rm 218, Student Learning Commons,听MacRae Library 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Meet the Librarians & Library Tours | Come to the Student Learning Commons to meet your librarians! During this short visit, we will give you tips for using the library to set you up for success in your first semester. We'll also provide a short tour of the Student learning Commons and Library, pointing out great study spots, where you can go for help, and much more! |
Extended Programing
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| Tuesday, January 14th | ||
Advising Centre, Dairy Building 2:45pm - 4:45pm听 |
Leadership Academy: Foundations of Leadership Motivation & Project Management |
The Motivation and Project Management workshop is designed to equip students with essential skills in motivation and project management, enabling them to excel in their academic endeavors and beyond. Through interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and practical examples, participants will gain insights into effective strategies for maintaining motivation and efficiently managing projects.听 |
| Wednesday, January 22nd - Saturday, January 25th | ||
| DASA Space,听Student Learning Commons,听MacRae Library | Winter Carnival | Join in on fun winter based activities hosted by the 黑料吃瓜网Agricultural Students' Association (DASA). Follow them on Instagram for full event details, . |
| Saturday, January 25th | ||
Location TBD 9:00pm |
DASA's Annual House Hockey Tournament | Earn House Points by coming out to play for your house team or cheer on your friends.听Follow DASA on Instagram for full event details,听. Students are encouraged to bring their Hockey gear with them when returning or moving to campus.听 |
| Sunday, January 12 - Thursday, Janaury 30th | ||
Multicultural Room, Student Learning Commons,听MacRae Library 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
Indigenous Student Events | Whether you identify as Indigenous, are an ally, or are looking to learn more about Indigenous culture - be sure to check out these great events happening in the month of January. There is an Indigenous event almost every day during the month of January, including study groups, beading socials, medicine pouch workshops, mentorship programing and more. Follow on Instagram for full event details.听 |
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