Where bright

minds meet east

coast beauty
Where
ambition
meets
opportunity
Welcome to a place where your passions can come to life. Where you can
inspire and ignite change. Welcome to Dalhousie University in Halifax
and Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.
As a student here, you will have the opportunity to build skills and
make connections while studying at one of Canada’s top 15 universities.
Experience the exceptional personal attention and support within
the Dalhousie community. Feel the energy of Canada’s East Coast as
you explore our beautiful campuses and neighbourhoods. Learn from
inspiring leaders, soak up Canadian culture, and take a study break in
a spot close to the ocean. This is where a vibrant city culture meets an
easy-going coastal lifestyle.

At Dalhousie, you get the best of all worlds.

Are you ready to shape your future?

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 Where incredible
education meets beautiful
surroundings
Canada is a world leader in higher education, internationally
recognized for post-secondary research and innovation, as well
as a commitment to work-integrated learning. Plus, Canada
ranks #1 in the world when it comes to quality of life.
Here in Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada, you will study with the
best and brightest while enjoying stunning landscapes and new adventures.

TOP 15 RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY IN CANADA

STUDY HERE. LIVE HERE.

It’s easy to fall in love with Nova Scotia. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces, industries
like information technology, ocean tech, financial services, and other expanding sectors are
attracting young professionals for career opportunities. There are several government programs
that allow eligible university students to stay and work after graduation, such as Canada’s
Post Graduation Work Permit, and the Atlantic Immigration Program. You can learn more at
novascotiaimmigration.com and dal.ca/staying-in-canada.

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21,149 TOTAL STUDENTS 2,800+ WORK TERMS
16,024 UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS 130+ MASTER’S AND
PHD PROGRAMS

13 FACULTIES $32M UNDERGRADUATE

FINANCIAL SUPPORTS

63% OUT-OF-PROVINCE
STUDENTS $210M ANNUAL FUNDED
RESEARCH

23% INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS 93 RHODES SCHOLARS
200+ PROGRAMS 155,000+ ALUMNI

Dalhousie at a glance
TOP 10 IN CANADA FOR AMONG THE GLOBAL TOP
GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY 100 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
(Emerging Global Employability AND SOCIAL IMPACT
University Rankings, 2021-22) (QS Sustainability Rankings, 2023)
AMONG THE TOP 100 INTERNATIONALLY
UNIVERSITIES IN THE RECOGNIZED FOR
WORLD FOR SOCIAL IMPACT INNOVATION AND
AND SUSTAINABILITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN
(Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings, 2023)
HIGHER EDUCATION
(The Deshpande Symposium Award for
Technology Commercialization, 2022)

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 Truro
Halifax
Montreal
Ottawa
Boston
Toronto

New York
Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral
and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all treaty
people. Dalhousie Espi-kina’matnewo’kuo’m etek Mi’kma’kik,
Mi’kmaq wmitkiwow ta’n mna’q iknmuetasinuk kisna
netui’skasinuk. Kinu na msit wettaqne’wasulti’kl Ankukamkewe’l.
We recognize African Nova Scotians are a distinct
people whose histories, legacies and contributions have
enriched Mi’kma’ki for over 400 years. Nenuite’lmknjik
Maqtewinu’k No’pa Sko’sia keknuo’ltinew skwijinu’k ta’n
aknutmaqnemuew, koqoey naqtmakwi’tip wniskamijuaqi’k
aqq koqoey kis-kina’muksi’k welapetmi’tij Mi’kmaq ki’s piamiw
Newiskimtlnaqnipunqekl (400 te’sipunqekl).
Kjipuktuk and We’kwampetitk are the ancestral Mi’kmaq
territories known today as Halifax and Truro.

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Where a new place
feels like home
Nova Scotia is a diverse and globally Atlantic Ocean. You will feel the
connected hub on Canada’s east dynamic energy that comes from a
coast, and home to thousands of delicious food scene, innovative hubs
international students. Once you of technology and business, exciting
feel settled on campus, take some sports events, as well as beach days
time to explore the incredible range and coastal hikes. There is something
of multicultural restaurants, shops, undeniably special about this city
and activities that are right at home and our relaxed East Coast lifestyle—
in Nova Scotia. Locals are friendly, experience it for yourself. To learn
knowledgeable, and always happy to more about our beautiful city, visit
help. We take great pride in creating a discoverhalifax.ca.
space where all students feel a sense An hour from Halifax you will find our
of belonging. Agricultural Campus, located in Truro.
Our Halifax campus is in the heart Another place where local industry
of Nova Scotia’s capital—one of meets global innovation, Truro is a
Canada’s fastest-growing and safest growing and community-focused town.
cities, located only steps from the

Flight times to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)

Toronto New York London Vancouver Dubai Hong Kong

2 hrs 2 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs 16 hrs 17 hrs

Nova Scotia has one of Canada’s most moderate climates.

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
2°C – 17°C 14°C – 28°C 5°C – 20°C -9°C – 0°C
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 Where campus life meets
community culture
Our safe campuses provide everything you will need to succeed.
Discover student jobs, housing, libraries, international food options,
and late-night study spaces. Join a sports team, act in a theatre
production, volunteer, or connect with like-minded students and
make new friends while doing what you love. No matter where you
are on campus, you will feel Dalhousie’s student spirit. Want to
explore off campus? It’s a short walk, through tree-lined
neighbourhoods, to shopping, downtown hot spots, oceanside
walks, and community gardens.

CARLETON CAMPUS HALIFAX

WATERFRONT
BOARDWALK
SHOPPING HALIFAX SEXTON
DISTRICT AND CENTRAL CAMPUS
HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS LIBRARY STUDLEY
HISTORIC SITE
CAMPUS

At Dalhousie, you’ll be a part of a vibrant community

focused on making positive change in the world
and committed to continually championing equity,
diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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WALKING TIMES FROM
STUDLEY CAMPUS:

Carleton Campus 10 minutes

Shopping district and Public Gardens 15 minutes

Sexton Campus 20 minutes

Halifax Central Library 20 minutes

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk 25 minutes

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 30 minutes

Point Pleasant Park 30 minutes

POINT PLEASANT PARK

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 Future Our team will help you navigate
the admission and scholarship

student
application processes to ensure
you have the information to make
the best decisions for you.

advising Do not hesitate to reach out

with questions about
undergraduate programs,
admission requirements, tuition,

OUR SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS accommodations; athletics,

Our faculty, staff, and students health, and wellness; or
are ready to assist you as you international, Black and
make your way through your Indigenous student advising
first year and beyond. We and resources. Find the
have you covered whether resources and support you
you are looking for academic need at dal.ca/campus-life.
support, accessibility, and

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entrance awards, and the ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
application process. We also have We have resources and supports
information sessions available available that cater to the
on demand throughout the year. individual needs of students. Get
Learn how to contact an advisor at to know the resources available to
dal.ca/connect. you at dal.ca/student-success.
Register for upcoming events at Follow @DalhousieU on Instagram,
dal.ca/future-student-events. Facebook and Twitter to learn
more about what’s happening.

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE STUDY PERMITS AND VISAS

Dalhousie’s International Centre As an international student, there
supports the internationally are several documents you will need
vibrant learning environment for to obtain to study in Canada. You
Dalhousie University students, are responsible for maintaining your
both international and domestic. immigration status and obeying
Their advisors can support you with immigration regulations while you
immigration advising, international are here.
student orientation, support International students must apply
getting settled on campus and for a Study Permit and possibly
in Nova Scotia, as well as fun a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
activities and support throughout to enter and study in Canada. You
your degree. will need certain documents, like
Find out more at a valid passport and your letter of
dal.ca/international-centre. acceptance from Dalhousie to apply.
Students accepted to the Bachelor
CAMPUS TOURS of Commerce (Co-op) must apply
See it for yourself. Explore from for a co-op work permit at the same
wherever you are or book your in- time they apply for their study permit.
person tour of Dalhousie. Virtual Learn all you need to know at
tours and in-person tours of our dal.ca/study-permits-visas.
Halifax and Truro campuses are
available year-round at
dal.ca/campus-tours.

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 Faculties, programs, and majors
MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS
If you need to upgrade your academic FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
performance to enter a specific program or Programs available exclusively on the
improve your English proficiency, you can Agricultural Campus in Truro
transition into university through our Faculty of BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE
Open Learning & Career Development. You can With Aeres University of Applied Sciences
complete individual upgrading courses to meet in the Netherlands
admission requirements, or participate in our
International Food Business
English for Academic Purposes program if you do
not meet the English language requirements. The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)
International Pathway Year (IPY) Program assists Agricultural Business • Agricultural Economics
international students in completing grade 12 • Animal Science • Aquaculture • Environmental
coursework and improving their English language Sciences • Integrated Environmental Management •
skills to meet admission requirements. It is an Plant Science
eight-month program designed to help students
qualify for undergraduate studies at Dalhousie. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Find out more at dal.ca/open-learning. (BIOVETERINARY SCIENCE)
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Landscape Architecture • Small Business
EVEN MORE OPTIONS WITH KING’S Management*
Dalhousie offers several programs in
partnership with the University of King’s BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
College. Our two schools together give you (FIRST TWO YEARS IN TRURO)/DIPLOMA
the ability to personalize your start, your OF ENGINEERING
degree, and your future. Grounded in finding Available in Truro and Halifax
and nurturing your passions and goals we can
help customize your unique undergraduate PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
experience. To learn more about the University TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMAS
of King’s College visit ukings.ca/dal-kings. Veterinary Technology • Managed Landscapes •
Plant Science • Business Management

Requires completion of a two-year technical

*

FUTURE AREAS OF STUDY: diploma from a recognized college or university.

You will also have the foundation to pursue
graduate options at master’s or PhD levels and
professional programs. These require one or
more years of post-secondary study, or the
completion of a degree program, before you are
eligible to apply. Visit dal.ca/programs for more
information about these options.

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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE FACULTY OF HEALTH
AND PLANNING BACHELOR OF HEALTH PROMOTION
BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY DESIGN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (KINESIOLOGY)
Environmental Planning • Environment, Sustainability
and Society • Urban Design Studies BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (RECREATION)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (RECREATION) /
FACULTY OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT COMBINED
SOCIAL SCIENCES
First year available in Truro and Halifax FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE CO-OP
Canadian Studies • Cinema and Media Studies • Classics All students complete paid work terms
• Contemporary Studies • Creative Writing • Early Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Finance •
Modern Studies • English • Environment, Sustainability International Business • Managing People and
and Society • European Studies • French • Gender and Organizations • Marketing • Supply Chain and
Women’s Studies • German • History • History of Science Logistics Management
and Technology • International Development Studies •
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT
Law, Justice and Society • Music • Philosophy • Political
Optional paid internship
Science • Religious Studies • Russian Studies • Sociology
and Social Anthropology • Spanish and Latin American Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Environment,
Studies • Theatre: Acting, Costume Studies, Stage Sustainability and Society • Managing Data and
Design and Technical Theatre, Theatre Studies Information • Leadership and Organizations • Public
Sector Management
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT / BACHELOR
FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE OF SCIENCE (RECREATION) COMBINED
First year available in Truro and Halifax
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF APPLIED First year available in Truro and Halifax
COMPUTER SCIENCE CO-OP
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE CO-OP Actuarial Science • Biochemistry and Molecular
Students in both Computer Science degrees have the Biology CO-OP • Biology CO-OP • Chemistry CO-OP • Earth
option to take a certificate in: Sciences CO-OP • Economics CO-OP • Environment,
AI and Intelligent Systems • Communication Sustainability and Society CO-OP • Environmental
Technologies and Cyber Security • Data Science • Science CO-OP • Integrated Science Program (ISP)* •
Graphics, Gaming and Media • User Experience Design Marine Biology CO-OP • Mathematics CO-OP • Microbiology
and Evaluation • Web and Mobile Development and Immunology CO-OP • Neuroscience • Ocean Sciences
• Physics and Atmospheric Science CO-OP • Psychology •
Statistics CO-OP
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING *First-year option. For more information visit
Available in Halifax and Truro dal.ca/disp.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING CO-OP BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL SCIENCES)

Chemical • Civil • Electrical • Environmental • Industrial •
Mechanical
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING CONCURRENT
WITH Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Arts
It is possible to complete the requirements for both the
Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science or
Bachelor of Arts in a combined program.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
International students who meet university entrance requirements in their home
country will normally be eligible for admission consideration at Dalhousie. Visit
dal.ca/international-requirements for admission requirements specific to your country.
Admission to programs is often competitive; meeting the minimum averages noted
below does not guarantee admission. Visit dal.ca/supplemental-info to learn more
about programs with other requirements.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM COMPETITIVE

OTHER
DEGREE PROGRAM ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE ACADEMIC OVERALL AVERAGE/COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECTS AVERAGE GRADES REQUIRED

Applied Computer Science

• • * +3 70%

Arts
• +4 70%

Commerce
• • * +3 75%
•
Community Design
• • * 1 Science +2 70%
•
Computer Science
• • ** +3 70%

Engineering
• • ** Chemistry
and Physics
+1 70%
•
Health Promotion
• +3 70%

Kinesiology
• • * +3 75%
•
Management
• • * +3 70%

Medical Sciences1
• • ** +3 80%
•
•
Supplementary
Music +4 70% form and
audition

Recreation Management
• • * +3 70%

Recreation (Therapeutic)
• +4 70%

Science1

AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
• • ** +3 75%

Agriculture/Pre-
Veterinary Medicine
• • ** +3 75%

Bioveterinary Science
• • ** +3 75%

International Food Business

• • * +3 75%
•
Landscape Architecture
• • * Biology 11 +3 70%
•
Technology Diplomas2: Veterinary, Managed Landscapes, Engineering,
Plant Science and Business Management
• CASPer test
(Veterinary)

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 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.
*Academic Math/**Pre-Calculus. For a complete list of Math courses that fulfil this requirement, see the chart on page 13.

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 COURSES THAT FULFIL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OTHER IMPORTANT
CURRICULUM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MATH REQUIREMENTS
INFORMATION

All programs requiring Pre-Calculus require at

AP (Advanced AP classes with final grades of
least senior- level Algebra and Trigonometry;
Placement) / US GPA no less than 3.0 on 5 subjects 4 or 5 may be considered for
All other programs requiring Academic Math—
System transfer credit
Grade 12 Math

Senior Middle School Graduation

China Standard senior level Mathematics
Certificate

Students who have studied their

last 3 years in English and have
All programs requiring Pre-Calculus require
GCE / British 5 subjects with 2 A levels or 4 AS IGCSE English First Language
at least AS level Math; All other programs
System levels with grades of “C” or higher with a minimum of “B” are exempt
requiring Academic Math—IGCSE or O level
from providing proof of English
proficiency

Diploma students must have a

All programs requiring Pre-Calculus or
predicted total of at least 26 Higher level IB classes with
IB (International Academic Math require at least Mathematics:
points; Certificate students will be grades of 5, 6 or 7 may be
Baccalaureate) Analysis and Approaches SL or Mathematics:
considered on the basis of at least considered for transfer credit
Applications and Interpretation
5 certificates

Bachelor of Commerce and

Standard XII with at least 5
All programs requiring Pre-Calculus or Bachelor of Management
India subjects and scores averaging a
Academic Math— Standard XII Math programs require Standard XII
minimum of 70%
Math

All programs requiring Pre-Calculus require

Countries with a
Academic standing equal to 75% in a grade 12 Math class with Pre-Calculus
12-year education
5 academic Grade 12 subjects preparation; All other programs requiring
system
Academic Math—Grade 12 Math

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Applicants whose first language is not If you meet the academic criteria but need
English, or who have not completed at least further preparation in English language,
three years in a high school program taught in you may be admitted conditionally based
English, must provide an English proficiency on registration in an English Language
test score (minimum: IELTS 6.5, with no band Studies program offered by Dalhousie
below 6.0, or TOEFL 90 Internet-based, with or one of our partner institutions. More
no band below 20). Other English language information is available at dal.ca/esl.
proficiency test scores are also accepted. For
more information, visit dal.ca/english-test.
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 Work-integrated learning
FIELD COURSES &
PRACTICUMS &
AREA OF STUDY CO-OP INTERNSHIPS INTERNATIONAL
PLACEMENTS
LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Applied Computer Science

Atmospheric Science
•
Agriculture
• •
Architecture & Planning
•
Biochemistry
•
Biology
• •
Chemistry
•
Commerce
• •
Computer Science
•
Earth Sciences
• •
Environmental Sciences
•
Economics
•
Engineering (all disciplines)
•
Environment, Sustainability & Society
•
Health Promotion
•
Health Sciences
•
History
•
International Development Studies
• •
Kinesiology
•
Management
•
Math & Statistics
•
Marine Biology
• •
Microbiology
•
Nursing
•
Political Science
•
Physics & Atmospheric Science
•
Recreation Management
•
Spanish
•
Theatre
•
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Therapeutic Recreation
•
Hear from actual students about their Dal
experience at dal.ca/student-stories.

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 Tuition TUITION AND FEES
Costs vary depending on the

and financial program, residence accommodation,

dining options, and other aspects

awards of your student experience. For a

detailed estimate based on your
academic program of interest,
use the Tuition Fee Calculator at
INTERNATIONAL TUITION dal.ca/fee-calculator. Please visit
GUARANTEE dal.ca/money-matters for updates
We’ve made it easier to financially on tuition and fees for the 2024/25
plan for your Dalhousie education. academic year.
As a new international undergraduate
student, you’ll benefit from an annual
guaranteed tuition price for the
duration of your program. This means
the tuition you pay will be the same in
each year of your program, with the
rate held for up to five years of study.
This tuition guarantee is available
to new international students in
Agriculture, Arts & Social Sciences,
Computer Science, Engineering,
Management, and Science. You will
have confidence in knowing your
tuition price will not change while
studying your program at Dalhousie.
For more information regarding
Guaranteed International Tuition
visit dal.ca/tuition-guarantee.

Learn more and

view fees at
dal.ca/fee-calculator.

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN
No matter what your financial ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
circumstances may be, there are Complete your applications for
many financial supports and options both admission and the general
available to you, such as scholarships entrance award program by
and bursaries, part-time employment, February 15. Submit your
and internships or co-op work terms. admissions application at
Understanding your financial dal.ca/apply-now and visit
picture and learning how to dal.ca/entrance-awards
manage your money will help to apply for the entrance
you succeed in your degree and award program.
your life beyond university. For
information, tools, and strategies
visit dal.ca/money-matters.

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 Where residence living
meets student life
It is very convenient and safe to live on campus—you are a short
walk to your classes and, with a meal plan, there are multiple
dining options close by. You will be surrounded by new friends
from around the world and a supportive residence team including
residence life managers, community assistants, and a community
safety team. Together, they offer advising and programs to support
your educational, social, and personal development.

THE RESIDENCES GETTING AROUND

• 11 residence buildings For full-time Dalhousie students
(8 in Halifax, 3 in Truro). based in Halifax, the UPass transit
• 79% (Halifax) and 47% (Truro) of program makes it easy to get
our rooms are single occupancy. around and discover everything
the city has to offer. Find more info
at dal.ca/upass.

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 You may qualify for guaranteed residence at Dalhousie. To
learn more about eligibility for guaranteed residence or the
residence application process, please visit dal.ca/residence.

THE LIFESTYLE THE FOOD

• Support and mentorship from Residence meal halls provide a
residence life staff. variety of healthy and delicious
• Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi and a choices including halal, vegan,
streaming entertainment service. vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free,
and locally-sourced options at
• Safe and secure buildings—many every meal. Meal plans in Halifax
offer 24-hour front desk support. include 14, 19, or unlimited meals
• ResLife Learning Communities at our Dining Halls per week. Truro
bring students with similar students always have an unlimited
interests or fields of study meal plan. In-residence kitchen
together. facilities allow you to make your
own favourite comfort foods.
• Experience residence
through our video tours at
dal.ca/campus-tours.

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 OCTOBER
NOVEMBER FEBRUARY MARCH

October 15: February 15: March:

Admission Application deadline for Entrance award offers
application open. Medical Sciences. Complete sent out.
November: admission application
Explore and research package due.
programs & register General Entrance Award
for Dalhousie application deadline
student events. (requires both a complete
admission and entrance
award application).

Important dates

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 JUNE AUGUST
MAY JULY SEPTEMBER

May 15: June: July/August/September:

Admission deposit due. First-year Participate in New to
Deadline to accept registration opens. Dal programming.
entrance award offers. Send final transcripts. Order your textbooks.
Deadline to submit Residence Late August/Early
proof of language assignments begin. September:
proficiency, if July: Residences open.
required. Submit your photo for Classes start.
your DalCard.

dal.ca/deadlines

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 LEARN MORE
@DalhousieU dal.ca/international-students
dal.ca/connect
international.admissions@dal.ca

HALIFAX
dal.ca AND TRURO,
NOVA SCOTIA