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DALHOUSIE
UNIVERSITY
VIEWBOOK
2021

   Halifax & Truro
   Nova Scotia • Canada
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
YOU                                                                19,557
BELONG                                                             TOTAL STUDENTS //
                                                                   14,933 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS // 62% OUT-OF-
                                                                   PROVINCE STUDENTS // 24% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS //

AT DALHOUSIE
WHERE YOU’LL LEARN from the top experts in their fields who
                                                                   200+ PROGRAMS //
                                                                   2,000+ WORK-TERMS // 130+ MASTER’S AND PHD
are also winning awards for their teaching.
Where you can choose from over 200 programs and the largest
variety of courses in Atlantic Canada to play to your strengths
                                                                   PROGRAMS // $27M UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AWARDS //
and create a unique-to-you degree.
Where you'll put your learning into practice with integrated

                                                                   $181M+                                           //
hands-on and workplace experiences that ensure you’re job

                                                                                                ANNUAL FUNDED
ready at graduation.
Where, as one of Canada’s top research universities, researchers
are solving today’s global issues and changing the world with
their discoveries — who knows what they’ll inspire in you.
Where you’ll feel welcome and valued for who you are and who
you aspire to be as part of a diverse and inclusive community
                                                                                                RESEARCH
that's here for you and designed to support your growth,
wellness and achievement.                                          91 RHODES SCHOLARS // 150,000+ ALUMNI
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    One of Canada’s fastest-growing cities,
    Halifax is home to innovative tech and
    entrepreneurial hubs, as well as thriving                                           TRURO
    financial and ocean sectors.                                                        HALIFAX
                                                             MONTREAL
    TRURO (WE’KWAMPETITK)
                                                 OTTAWA
    Dalhousie’s Agricultural Campus in
    Truro is a friendly community designed                              BOSTON
    for exploration and discovery. Only an         TORONTO
    hour from Halifax, the beautiful town
    of Truro is home to a vibrant downtown
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    with a range of activities, shops and
    experiences.

    DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN MI’KMA’KI, THE ANCESTRAL AND
    UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE MI’KMAQ. WE ARE ALL TREATY PEOPLE.
    WE RECOGNIZE THE HISTORIES, CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEGACIES OF THE
    AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN HERE FOR OVER 400 YEARS.

    HALIFAX TO:           MONTREAL    TORONTO    BOSTON      NEW YORK      CALGARY   VANCOUVER          Our weather is moderated and influenced                    SPRING            SUMMER           AUTUMN           WINTER
    DIRECT FLIGHT TIME:   2 HRS       2 HRS      2 HRS       2 HRS         5 HRS     6 HRS              by the ocean that surrounds us.                           1°C–17°C          14°C–28°C        5°C–20°C         -9°C–0°C

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
IN THE
CLASSROOM
      AND BEYOND
    From day one you'll learn from researchers
    who are tackling some of the biggest
    challenges of our time — including the
    global pandemic and important social justice
    issues. You’ll have a chance to participate in
    the projects of researchers driven to create
    a better and more sustainable future for all.
    In fact, Dalhousie has ranked in the top 100
    universities in the world who are making
    an impact on achieving the United Nations'
    Sustainable Development Goals. (Times Higher
    Education 2020 Impact Rankings.)

    OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN
    BY DOING ARE PART OF
    EVERY DEGREE PROGRAM.
                                                      RANKED TOP TEN
    In every program, you’ll find a wide range of
    ways to put new knowledge into action and         IN CANADA                 FORWARD.
    make the connection between classes and
    careers. Take part in co-op opportunities,        FOR GRADUATE              FOCUSED.
    internships, practicums, research projects and
    volunteer opportunities that give you real work   EMPLOYABILITY             COVID-19 has changed the way we engage with
                                                                                you for now, but we are working hard to deliver
    experience, professional mentorship and a         (EMERGE REPORT, TIMES     a meaningful Dalhousie experience. We remain
    resumé that sets you up for career success.       HIGHER EDUCATION, 2019)   dedicated to academic excellence, to creating new
                                                                                opportunities for connection and to supporting our
                                                                                community's safety. Visit dal.ca/futurestudents
                                                                                for the latest information. We hope we’ll be
                                                                                welcoming you to campus soon.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
FACULTIES,
PROGRAMS & MAJORS
                                                                                                                      FACULTY OF ENGINEERING                            FACULTY OF SCIENCE
                                                                                                                      DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING                            BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
                                                                                                                      (Available in Halifax and Truro)                  Actuarial Science • Biochemistry and Molecular
                                                                                                                                                                        Biology CO-OP • Biology CO-OP • Chemistry CO-OP •
                                                                                                                      BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING CO-OP
                                                                                                                                                                        Earth Sciences CO-OP • Economics CO-OP •
                                                                                                                      Chemical • Civil • Electrical • Environmental •
                                                                                                                                                                        Environment, Sustainability and Society •
                                                                                                                      Industrial • Mechanical
                                                                                                                                                                        Environmental Science CO-OP • Integrated Science
    FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE                                 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL                                 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING CONCURRENT                Program (ISP)** • Marine Biology CO-OP •
    (Programs available exclusively on the
    Agricultural Campus in Truro)
                                                           SCIENCES                                                   WITH Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Arts       Mathematics CO-OP• Microbiology and
                                                                                                                                                                        Immunology CO-OP • Neuroscience • Ocean
                                                           BACHELOR OF ARTS                                                                                             Sciences • Physics and Atmospheric Science CO-OP •
    BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE
    (With Aeres University of Applied Sciences
                                                           Canadian Studies • Cinema and Media Studies •              FACULTY OF HEALTH                                 Psychology • Statistics CO-OP
                                                           Classics • Contemporary Studies • Creative                                                                   **First-year option. For more information visit dal.ca/disp.
    in the Netherlands)
                                                           Writing • Early Modern Studies • English •                 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HEALTH PROMOTION)
    International Food Business
                                                           Environment, Sustainability and Society •                                                                    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL SCIENCES)
                                                                                                                      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (KINESIOLOGY)
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)                      European Studies • French • Gender and
    Agricultural Business • Agricultural Economics •       Women’s Studies • German • History • History               BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)
    Animal Science • Aquaculture •
    Environmental Sciences • Integrated
                                                           of Science and Technology • International
                                                           Development Studies • Law, Justice and Society•
                                                                                                                      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (RECREATION)                  MINORS
    Environmental Management • Plant Science               Music • Philosophy • Political Science • Religious         BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
                                                                                                                                                                        Add a minor (an additional topic of study)
                                                           Studies • Russian Studies • Sociology and Social           Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound • Nuclear           to your degree. To explore all available minor
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOVETERINARY                                                                                                                                  options visit dal.ca/minors.
                                                           Anthropology • Spanish and Latin American                  Medicine Technology • Radiological
    SCIENCE)
                                                           Studies • Theatre: Acting, Costume Studies,                Technology • Respiratory Therapy
    BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY                                 Scenography, Theatre Studies
    Landscape Architecture • Small Business
    Management
                                                           BACHELOR OF MUSIC
                                                                                                                      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (RECREATION) /
                                                                                                                      BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT COMBINED                   FUTURE AREAS OF STUDY
                                                                                                                                                                        Future study possibilities include professional
    DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING                                                                                                                                              programs such as Architecture, Dentistry, Law,
    (Available in Truro and Halifax)
                                                           FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE                                FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT                             Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work and more.
    PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE                                                                                                                                             You’ll also have the foundation to pursue
                                                           (Focus areas specific to each degree are listed below      BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
                                                           but these are not yet formalized majors.)                                                                    graduate options at Master and PhD levels.
    TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMAS                                                                                               (mandatory co-op)
                                                                                                                                                                        Professional and graduate programs require
    Veterinary • Managed Landscapes •                      BACHELOR OF APPLIED COMPUTER                               Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Finance •
                                                                                                                      International Business • Managing People and
                                                                                                                                                                        one or more years of post-secondary study, or
    Plant Science • Business Management                    SCIENCE CO-OP
                                                                                                                      Organizations • Marketing • Supply Chain and      the completion of a degree program, before
                                                           Software Development • Database Systems •
                                                                                                                      Logistics Management                              you’re eligible to apply. Visit dal.ca/programs
                                                           Web-Centric Computing • User Interface Design •
                                                                                                                                                                        for more information about these options.
    FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE                                Privacy & Security • Project Management                    BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT
                                                                                                                      (internship options)
    AND PLANNING                                           BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE             CO-OP

                                                           Software Development • AI & Machine Learning •
                                                                                                                      Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Environment,
                                                                                                                      Sustainability and Society • Managing Data and    DALHOUSIE OFFERS SEVERAL PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP
    BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY DESIGN                           Cloud Computing • Algorithms • Networking &
                                                                                                                      Information • Leadership and Organizations •      WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF KING’S COLLEGE. TO LEARN MORE
    Environmental Planning • Environment,                  Cybersecurity • Graphics & Gaming
                                                                                                                      Public Sector Management                          VISIT UKINGS.CA.
    Sustainability and Society • Urban Design
    Studies                                                                                                           BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT / BACHELOR OF
                                                                                                                      SCIENCE (RECREATION) COMBINED
    FACULTY: A unit of related academic departments. DEGREE PROGRAM: A defined course of study that leads
    to an academic qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Arts). MAJOR: A defined topic of study or subject concentration
    within a degree program. CO-OP: The option to participate in paid work term(s) in your area of study.                                                                                  DAL.CA/PROGRAMS
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                                                                                                                           Agriculture/Pre-Veterinary
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                                                                                                                           Medicine

    GRADE 12 OR EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENTS                                                                                    Bioveterinary Science          ✓          ✓**                                +3          75%

    Admission to programs is often competitive; meeting the minimum averages noted below                                   International Food Business    ✓          ✓*                                 +3          75%

    does not guarantee admission. Visit dal.ca/highschoolrequirements for specific course                                  Landscape Architecture         ✓          ✓*     Biology 11                  +3          70%
    requirements. We recognize the pandemic has resulted in disruptions, contact a member
                                                                                                                           Technology Diplomas : Veterinary, Managed Landscapes, Engineering, Plant Science and Business Management
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    of the admissions team at dal.ca/connect for up-to-date information.
    Visit dal.ca/supplementalinfo to learn more about programs with other requirements.                                    1. Students who wish to complete first year in the Integrated Science Program must apply to the Bachelor of Science or Medical
                                                                                                                              Sciences program and select the Integrated Science option on the application form. In addition to meeting the English and
    For a list of provincial math courses that fulfil the requirements, see the chart on page 9.                              Math requirements, students must also complete two of Chemistry, Biology or Physics and one additional university preparatory
                                                                                                                              course.
                                                                                                                           2. See dal.ca/admissions for specific Faculty of Agriculture admission and supplemental requirements.

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     Applied Computer Science      ✓          ✓*                              +3   70%                                     listed below.
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     Diagnostic Medical                                                                                                    Alberta, Nunavut, NWT          Math 30-2, Math 30-1, Math 31                                   Math 30-1, Math 31
                                   ✓          ✓*     Physics and Biology      +1   75%   Supplementary documents
     Ultrasound
                                                                                                                                                          Foundations of Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12,
                                                                                                                           British Columbia, Yukon                                                                        Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12
     Engineering                   ✓          ✓**    Chemistry and Physics    +1   70%                                                                    Statistics 12

                                                                                                                           Manitoba                       Applied Math 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S                              Pre-Calculus 40S
     Health Promotion              ✓                 Biology or Chemistry     +3   70%
                                                                                                                                                          Foundations of Math 120, Pre-Calculus 120A,                     Pre-Calculus 120A and Pre-Calculus 120B,
     Kinesiology                   ✓          ✓*                              +3   75%                                     New Brunswick
                                                                                                                                                          Pre-Calculus 120B                                               Calculus 120

     Management                    ✓          ✓*                              +3   70%                                     Newfoundland                   Academic Math 3201, Advanced Math 3200,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Advanced Math 3200, Intro to Calculus 3208
                                                                                                                           and Labrador                   Intro to Calculus 3208
     Medical Sciences1             ✓          ✓**                             +3   80%
                                                                                                                           Nova Scotia                    Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12         Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12
     Music                         ✓                                          +4   70%   Supplementary form and audition
                                                                                                                                                          Data Management (MDM4U), Advanced Functions                     Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and
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                                                                                                                                                          (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)                           Vectors (MCV4U)
     Nuclear Medicine Technology   ✓          ✓*     Physics and Chemistry    +1   75%   Supplementary documents
                                                                                                                           Prince Edward Island           Math 621A, Math 621B, Math 611B                                 Math 621B, Math 611B
     Nursing                       ✓          ✓*     Biology and Chemistry    +1   75%   CASPer test
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                                                     Physics and one of
     Radiological Technology       ✓          ✓*                              +1   75%   Supplementary documents
                                                     Biology or Chemistry                                                  Saskatchewan                   Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30, Calculus 30            Pre-Calculus 30, Calculus 30

     Recreation Management         ✓          ✓*                              +3   70%                                     Outside Canada                 Senior Level Math                                               Senior Level Math (Pre-Calculus or Calculus)

     Recreation (Therapeutic)      ✓                                          +4   70%                                                                                                                                    Students graduating high school in 2020
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                                                     Chemistry and one of                                                                                 Math (SL or HL) or IB Math Studies; students graduating
     Respiratory Therapy                                                      +1   75%   Supplementary documents                                                                                                          graduating high school in 2021 or later:
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                                                     Biology or Physics                                                    IB Curriculum                  high school in 2021 or later Mathematics: Analysis and
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     Science1                      ✓          ✓**                             +3   75%                                                                    Interpretation (SL or HL)
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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION
INFORMATION
     EARLY ADMISSION
     (October 15–January 31)
                                                        ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
                                                        Students may be eligible for university
     We begin considering applications on October       credit for AP courses with grades of 4 or 5.
     15. If you apply directly from high school and     Completed AP courses are also considered
     had a strong Grade 11 year, you can apply          during entrance award assessment.
     for early admission. Your application will be      For details visit dal.ca/ap.
     considered based on your self-reported Grade       SAT OR ACT SCORES
     11 final grades and anticipated Grade 12           To apply with a U.S.-based curriculum, we
     courses. To self-report your grades, complete      require SAT results with a total score of at
     the online application at dal.ca/applynow.         least 1100. ACT results are also acceptable
     You must include a list of your Grade 11           with a composite score of at least 23 and
     courses and final grades, and a list of planned    no individual score of less than 20. Home-
     Grade 12 courses.                                  schooled students can present an SAT or
                                                        ACT score for admission and scholarship
     NOVA SCOTIA AND ONTARIO STUDENT
                                                        consideration.
     TRANSCRIPTS
     Nova Scotia and Ontario students who apply         TRANSFER STUDENTS
     for early admission must self-report grades,       If you have attended another post-secondary
     otherwise, Nova Scotia students who include        institution, you may be able to transfer to
     a provincial student number and Ontario            Dalhousie and receive credit for the courses
     students who include an OUAC number on             you completed. Normally, a cumulative GPA
     the application form are not required to           of at least 2.0 is required to be admitted as
     submit official transcripts.                         a transfer student. We recognize that the
                                                        pandemic has resulted in transcript or grade
     INTERNATIONAL
                                                        changes for many students, please contact
     BACCALAUREATE (IB)
                                                        a member of the transfer credit team at
     Students who complete the International
                                                        dal.ca/transfercredits for up-to-date
     Baccalaureate Diploma must receive a
                                                        information.
     minimum of 26 points and meet the subject
     requirements listed on page 8 & 9. HL courses      UPGRADING AND PATHWAYS
     with grades of 5, 6 or 7 may be eligible for       If you don’t meet our general admission
     university credit. We also offer a second-          requirements, there are a number of
     year credit for TOK to students who score a        pathways to enrolment at Dalhousie. For
     grade of C or higher. Diploma candidates are       details on upgrading through the College of
     eligible for IB scholarships, along with general   Continuing Education, the Transition Year
     entrance awards. To be considered, students        Program or the Indigenous Student Access
     must submit anticipated IB grades. For details
     visit dal.ca/ib.
                                                        Pathway, visit dal.ca/upgrading.
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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND AWARDS
     ESTIMATED COSTS

     Fall and Winter Term                                  CAD$

     FOR CANADIAN STUDENTS
     Tuition and incidental fees*             $9,605 – $12,835
     Books and supplies                                 $1,800
     Residence
     (lodging and food)**                     $10,131 – 13,465
     Total                                  $21,536 – $28,100

     Estimates for tuition and incidental fees are based on approved
     rates for 2020/21 as information only. Fees are subject to
     increase with each year of study, effective Summer Term.
     Visit dal.ca/tuition to calculate your costs.
     * Fees vary by program. Nova Scotia students may be eligible for
     a bursary from the Province of Nova Scotia of $1,283. Bursary
     amount is based on a full course load each term.                                           A university education is a significant financial investment but there are many financial
                                                                                                supports and options available: awards, bursaries, student loans, part-time employment,
     ** Costs will vary depending on room type and meal plan
     selected.                                                                                  and internships or co-op placements. Understanding your financial picture and learning
                                                                                                how to manage your money will help you succeed in your degree and your life beyond.
     *** Based on 2020/21 rate and is subject to change.
                                                                                                For information, tools, and strategies visit dal.ca/financialaid.

                                                                        TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN
                                                                                                AWARDS RANGING FROM $500–$41,900               U.S. STUDENT LOANS PROGRAM
                                                                                                The majority of entrance awards require        Dalhousie is recognized by the U.S.

                                                                        AWARD, COMPLETE YOUR    completion of the General Entrance Award
                                                                                                application. For more information about
                                                                                                                                               Department of Education for the Direct
                                                                                                                                               Stafford and Plus Loan programs and by

                                                                        APPLICATIONS FOR        the process and other award opportunities,
                                                                                                please visit dal.ca/entranceawards.
                                                                                                                                               some private lending agencies.

                                                                        BOTH ADMISSION AND
                                                                                                                                               To learn more, visit dal.ca/studentloans.
                                                                                                THE CANADA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

     DAL.CA/MONEYMATTERS                                                AWARDS BY MARCH 1.      Details are specific to your province or
                                                                                                territory’s student loan office.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
RESIDENCE LIFE
     It doesn’t get any more convenient than living on
     campus — you’re minutes from classes and, with
     a meal plan, it’s easy to refuel and get on with
     your day. You’ll also be surrounded by new friends
     from near and far who want to get as much out of
     campus life as you do.
     THE RESIDENCES
     • New from high school students are guaranteed
       a place in residence.*
     • 11 residence buildings (8 in Halifax, 3 in Truro).
     • 79% (Halifax) and 47% (Truro) of our rooms are
       single occupancy.
     THE LIFESTYLE
     • Support and mentorship from residence life staff.
     • Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi and a streaming
       entertainment service.
     • Safe and secure buildings — most offer 24-hour
       front desk support.
     • ResLife Learning Communities bring students
       with similar interests or fields of study together.
     THE FOOD
     • Meal plans in Halifax include 14, 19 or unlimited
       meals at our Dining Halls per week. Truro students
       always have an unlimited meal plan. Enjoy locally
       sourced, halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and
       dairy-free options at every meal.
     • Meal plans also include Food Bucks you can use at
                                                             NEW FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
       several cafés and restaurants on and off campus.
                                                             APPLY FOR RESIDENCE      FOR VIDEO TOURS OF
     • In-residence kitchen facilities allow you to make
       your own favourite comfort foods.                     BEFORE JUNE 15 TO        RESIDENCES, VISIT
      *Subject to any required COVID-19 response.            GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE.*   DAL.CA/RESIDENCE
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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY VIEWBOOK
STUDENT
SUCCESS
     Life at university is a new experience, so we’re here to help with navigating resources, meeting
     new people and managing academic challenges. Our faculty, staff and students are ready to
     support you as you make your way through your first year and beyond.

     ACADEMIC SUPPORT                                HEALTH & WELLNESS
     Academic support services can help you          As a university student, you’ll challenge
     realize your full potential. From before        yourself, have some fun and sometimes
     you arrive on campus to the day you             feel stress. By working together, we’ve
     graduate, you can count on our services         created a caring, safe and healthy
     and resources to help guide your way.           community that supports all of us as
     On Track programming, for example,              we study, work, live and play. Plenty of
     helps you transition into university and        services, programs and resources are
     maintain your success through your              available on campus to help you take
     degree. Visit dal.ca/ontrack.                   care of your overall health and well-
                                                     being, and manage the pressures of
     ATHLETICS                                       university life.
     You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get
     active — from Dalhousie’s diverse mix           JOBS, CAREERS & REAL WORK
     of varsity, club and intramural programs        EXPERIENCE
     to use of athletic facilities including the     When it comes time to plan your career
     new fitness centre. Rather spend your           path, you’ll need to make a lot of
     energy cheering? Students have free             decisions about your education, work
     admission to varsity home events.               and personal life. Dalhousie has plenty

                                                                                                        COMMUNITY
     Visit dal.ca/athletics.                         of services and resources available
                                                     to support you as you transition from

                                                                                                        AND CULTURE
     GET INVOLVED                                    university to the working world.
     Research shows that the more involved
     you are in campus activities the more
     likely you’ll succeed in your studies.                                                             We’re proud to be an inclusive
     That’s why we have lots of opportunities                                                           community that works to ensure
     for you to show up and join in. You’ll                                                             everyone feels welcome, valued
     find more than 400 active student                                                                  and safe. Part of that is offering a
     societies and regular campus events,                                                               variety of opportunities to connect
     as well as opportunities to volunteer,                                                             with other students who have similar

                                                                                                                                               DAL.CA/CAMPUSLIFE
     take part in research and discover your                                                            backgrounds, interests, personal
     strengths and passions.                                                                            circumstances and goals.

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EXPLORE
     This year, things are a little different. While we’ll miss inviting you to campus as we normally
     would, we’re making it easier than ever to explore Dalhousie from right where you are. We look
     forward to connecting with you virtually and supporting you while you reach for your goals.

     FUTURE STUDENT EVENTS                             GET IN TOUCH
     We know you’ll have lots of questions as you      We want to help you make the best decision
     begin your journey to Dalhousie. And we’ve        for you. Don't hesitate to reach out with
     got answers. On demand and throughout the         questions about undergraduate programs,
     year, we’ll offer information sessions that will   competitive requirements, tuition, entrance
     allow you to:                                     awards and the application process. Learn
     • explore academic programs                       how to contact an advisor at dal.ca/connect.

     • meet professors and students                    Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter
                                                       to learn more about what's happening at
     • learn about campus life                         Dalhousie.
     • navigate the admissions process                 READY TO APPLY?
     • discover options for financing your             Get started at dal.ca/applynow.
       education
     • get to know your faculty of interest
     Get to know the resources available to you at
     dal.ca/futurestudents.
     CAMPUS TOURS
     See it for yourself. Virtual tours of our main
     campus in Halifax or of the Agricultural
     Campus in Truro are available online, until
     we can meet in person. Book your tour
     at dal.ca/campustours.

                                                                                                       DAL.CA/FUTURESTUDENTS
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TIMELINE
     OCTOBER 15:
                                                         FEBRUARY 15:
                                                                                MARCH 1:
                                                                                Entrance award
                                                                                application deadline.
                                                                                                         APRIL 1:
                                                                                                         International
                                                                                                         student
                                                                                                         application
                                                                                                                                  JUNE:
                                                                                                                                  First-year registration
                                                                                                                                  opens. Send final
                                                                                                                                  transcripts. Residence
                                                                                                                                                                   JULY: Submit
                                                                                                                                                                   your photo for
                                                                                                                                                                   your DalCard.
                                                                                                                                                                                         LATE AUGUST /
                                                                                                                                                                                         EARLY SEPTEMBER:
                                                                                                                                                                                         Orientation.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Residences open.
     Admission application opens.
                                                         Application deadline                            deadline.                assignments begin.                                     Classes start.
                                                         for Health Sciences.

     OCTOBER          NOVEMBER         DECEMBER        JANUARY       FEBRUARY             MARCH         APRIL                MAY               JUNE            JULY          AUGUST            SEPTEMBER

                                                              FEBRUARY 28:                                                                               JUNE 15:
                               NOVEMBER: Explore and          Application                                APRIL 15:                                       Guaranteed*     JULY / AUGUST:
     OCTOBER: Contact an       research programs.             deadline for           MARCH 15:           Entrance                                        residence       Participate in Start On
     advisor to discuss your                                  Nursing and            Application         award offers       MAY 15:                       application     Track programming online.
     options.                                                 Vet Tech.              deadline for        sent out.         Admission deposit             deadline.       Order your textbooks.
                                                                                     Medical                               due. Deadline to
                                                                                     Sciences.                             accept entrance
                                                                                                                           award offers.

                                                                                                           *Subject to any required COVID-19 response.                       DAL.CA/DEADLINES
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WHAT'S
POSSIBLE
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 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 Tel: 902.494.2450 Fax: 902.494.1630
 dal.ca/futurestudents
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