Download a campus map
The campus map will point you to buildings, study spaces, lounge areas, wireless zones and more! Download the PDF.

Residence check-in
One of the most exciting parts of arriving at Dal is moving in to your new home. For many of you, this is the first time you will be living independently. Whether you’re staying on or off campus Dalhousie has many supports to make adjusting to your new environment a little easier.

For residence check-in dates and times, please visit the Residence and Housing website and click on Getting Ready for September. Use the menu on the left to find your specific residence. Information will include how to check in and where to go on check-in day. You can also see who else will be working and living in your residence and what their roles are. Plus, you can find out how your family and friends can reach you at Dal.

If you have rented accommodations off campus we recommend you visit Dal’s Living Off Campus website and click Resources. Here you will find information on lease agreements, discount furniture, neighbourhood relations, and tenant/apartment insurance among other topics.

Pick up your Orientation kit
If you're living on campus
If you will be living in residence and have signed up for orientation activities online, you can pick up your orientation kit in the residence where you will be living.

If you're living off campus
If you will be living off campus and have signed up for orientation activities online, you can pick up your orientation kit in the lobby of the Dalhousie Student Union Building.

If you haven't signed up
If you have not yet signed up for orientation activities (whether you live on or off campus), you can go to the lobby of the Dalhousie Student Union Building to purchase/pick up your orientation kit.

Pick up your DalCard / U-Pass
Your DalCard is your Student ID card, library card and Dalplex ID. You can put money your DalCard and use it at selected retail outlets and restaurants on and off campus. If you're a full time student, the U-Pass sticker on your DalCard lets you ride Metro Transit buses, ferries, and Community Transit buses from September to April.

You can submit your DalCard photo online in advance (photos must be submitted by August 28th) so your card is ready for you when you arrive.

When you arrive on campus, you can pick up your DalCard at the following locations:

• The DalCard Office, 1443 Seymour Street (Monday -Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm)
• The Student Service Centre, Sexton Campus, "B" Building. (This location is wheelchair accessible).
  PLEASE NOTE: You must present one piece of government issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport. Dalcards will not be issued without photo ID.

For more information on the U-Pass sticker visit the U-Pass website.
For more information on DalCard visit the DalCard website.

Put money on your DalCard
You (or your family) can put money on your DalCard online by using the online service or you can phone the DalCard Office with your credit card number. You can also put money on your DalCard at the library, bookstore and at most retail locations around campus. If it is your first time depositing funds on your card, you'll need to claim your PIN. This PIN is for your DalCard account only.

Register your DalCard at the Library
Take your DalCard to any Dalhousie Library and go to the circulation desk. They will set up your card so you can take out books or access services, when you need them.

Store files, print and your website
When using a computer in one of Dalhousie's computer labs, you'll sign in to the University Network (Novell) using your NetID and password. For more information about printing visit: Store Files, Print and Your Website.

Choose your classes
If you have not already registered for your fall and winter classes you will need to do so before September 25th. If you need help with choosing your classes, academic advisors are available to help. For more information, visit the Academic Advising website.

Print your class schedule and find your classrooms
You can print your schedule through Dal Online. For classrooms locations, check out Finding Your Classrooms.

Do you have your textbooks?
Check your course outline (usually given to you on the first day of class) for the required textbooks and begin your search by visiting the Dalhousie Bookstore or find used books through The Dalhousie Student Union Online Book Exchange.

Stay safe on campus
In conjunction with the Dalhousie Student Union, Security Services operates the Tiger Patrol, a student-staffed, walk-home and patrol service on University property. A prescheduled shuttle bus service also operates between the campuses and designated locations in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Both services are available during the academic year, seven days a week. For more information visit the Tiger Patrol website.

Find a part-time job
Working part-time during the school year is one way many students supplement their incomes. There are many on-campus jobs and part-time work in the Halifax community as well. Check out the job postings on the Career Services Centre website.