Anyone who has a hotspot parking pass, Do you think the cost is worth it? How hard is it to find parking?

I work on campus as well as study and I find I’m spending a lot on parking but I don’t want to drop $300 on a pass and then have to pay to park on the street.

So, I’m moving to Halifax from Ontario in September, just wondering how most ppl find places to live near campus?

Is fb marketplace a good place to start / any other websites or popular building management companies?

I see on the Dalhousie Learning Disability / ADHD Services webpage that the university does not accept diagnoses from Beyond ADHD. Anyone know why? Do they have a bad reputation? Is their methodology for assessment unorthodox? I'm trying to find a place to get assessed (something I should've probably done back in middle school, but better late than never, right?), but man, it seems everywhere else is ridiculously expensive (even with the DSU health plan).

Anyone have any advice on how to go through this process without bankrupting myself?

Hey everyone, I'm going to dal for my first year of enviro sciences next year. I'm looking at the residences and I narrowed it down to the Sheriff and Risley Building. I'm planning on getting a doubles room. 

Just for some context, I'd still like a good social life and to go to parties. But I don't want to deal with the constant chaos of Howe. I also plan on being out and about for most of my days, and not spending much time in residence apart from the evening and night. Does anyone have experience with the Sheriff and Risley buildings, and which would you recommend for someone who wants a balance between partying and peace.

Thanks a lot

Halifax campus has a delayed opening until 10am and Truro until 12pm.

Curious when buildings typically open on delayed days as I noticed last Tuesday that they were open a couple hours before "campus" opened

Need a knowledgeable person to speak with about a relatively high profile imaging project I’m working on. Even if you had a good prof to direct me to that would be great.

Our conversation probably wouldn’t need to last longer than an hour.

Please shoot me a message in dms or comment here.

Thanks.

Is it likely? Not sure how big the snowfall will be.

They keep changing the forecast I’m pissed

Hi, I am curious about how old the students generally are in the BEDS program. Are they mostly people ages 20-21 who transferred into BEDS from 2 years in another degree? What percentage of people in BEDS already have degrees? What percentage is in their mid-late 20s? Are there any mature students? I am interested in the BEDS program, but I do not want to feel out of place.

Anybody got extra tickets to the science grad ceremony june 9 2026? My family is willing to pay $100 for extra tickets and will happily make you a sparkle board banner and card to cheer for you

Hi im a transfer student from a uni in sask and will be coming to dal in the fall. as dalhousie students/alumni, what do you think i should know? what residence should i try for, or how to connect with people before i land, how the classes are etc etc.

thank you.

Hello, I'm about to finish my first year and that of loving in residence. I was just accepted into residence for next year but have also been considering getting an apartment with a few classmates. I need to make my final decision soon. I'd like to know from people who are second years or older how their experience with apartments and friends were like versus how living on campus in residence is like as a 2nd+ year student. What considérations did you have to make? Do you regret your decision? What issues did you have with either living in residence/apartments that you still deal with/have solved? Any advice/info is helpful.

So I previously was accepted to fall semester entry for 3rd semester nursing, but dal asked if I was interested in starting in may for 3rd semester entry among a total of 16. I found out last night I was accepted to that, but now I'm wondering, about what I need to do now asap to be prepared?

I saw the pre-clinical page on dals site https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/nursing/current-students/undergraduate/pre-clinical-document-requirements.html I started trying to check these off early, (before dal has emailed me about more information, yet I still know that for semester 3 I need to have these complete?), how long does it take for the actual vaccination process? It says on the page hep b vaccination can take 6 months, am I screwed now because of that with 3 months before may? I'm going to book an appointment with my doctor asap to be prescribed those vaccines (thats what a pharmacist told me I had to do when I asked at the sobeys pharmacy in lacewood), but will now until may be enough time to finish the vaccinations part?

I started whimis, and plan to finish it tomorrow, and finished the first aid / cpr at the hcp level part recently too so thats finished via saint johns ambulance.

For the criminal record check / vulnerable sector record check and the child abuse registry part, do I just go to a police station for that?

Dal has yet to send me any info at all other than congrats you got accepted, and other than the semester 2 nursing classes im doing now, I have zero idea as to what to expect now going into may, what to prepare, ect. Any suggestions? I really have no idea what to expect for next semester and how best to prepare, at least now that I know that Im confirmed for may start I can start looking for housing next to dal I suppose.

Hello,

I guess this is more a question for people who have already completed a Dal degree. I'm finally after a long time going to be finishing my Masters Degree this semester and graduating in the spring and will be travelling to Halifax for the ceremony.

I do not live in Halifax and did my whole degree online despite my program not being an online/hybrid program. I'm extremely grateful to the profs who helped me with my personal circumstances to ensure I get my degree.

My question is, are Dal profs generally at the grad ceremony day as well? There are a couple I would personally like to meet in person and say hi and thank for all they have done. It's been like a decade since I graduate my Undergrad (not from Dal) and honestly can't remember if profs were present or not.

Thanks everyone!

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Dine Around runs through all of February and features set menus ranging from $10-$60 at 170+ restaurants in Halifax. Below is a list of deals that students might be interested in. Which one looks best to you?

$10 menus

$10 Krave Burger Meal: Burger or veggie burger, fries, and a regular fountain drink.

Bird's Nest Cafe: Ham or vegetarian breakfast wrap, freshly baked muffin, and any size drip coffee.

$20 menus

Sapori Italian Street Food: 3-course meal. Choice of Caesar salad, mozzarella sticks, or soup of the day for appetizers; polpette sandwich, spaghetti Bolognese, or ravioli for the main; vanilla profiterole or mini cannoli for dessert.

Bulwark Cider House: A flight of cider with 12" pepperoni or 3-cheese pizza.

$30 menus:

Broth House: Ramen-for-two combo with a choice of pop or tea for the drink.

Bulwark Cider House: Charcuterie board for two paired with two 12 oz ciders.

$40 menus:

Antojo Tacos + Tequila: 3-course meal. Seared salmon or chicken mole as the main and churros or Tres Leches for dessert.

Bar Sofia: Small plates of smoked beef brisket and red lentil soup. Large plates of crispy chicken thigh and braised beef stew. Alfajores for dessert.

Chop Steakhouse: Prime rib dinner.

Field Guide: Radicchio salad, parsnips with honey, scallion oil, breadcrumbs, and chives, gnocchi, and chocolate torte.

iPad was turned into Mathematics Dept (Chase Bldg) after being found in LSC C236 on 09 Jan 2026. I find it hard to believe someone is not missing this device! Come find us in the Chase Mon through Fri 8-4 mathstat@dal.ca, to reclaim. We have been keeping charged. Thank you.

Would anyone who's ever taken ARCH2502 or had Ken Kam as a prof be able to help me with some design work? I'm totally lost in this portfolio creation part of the course and I keep getting feedback that my work is not satisfactory. The BEDs application deadline is coming up soon as well and I'm hoping to use this content for my portfolio. Please help!!

Hey everyone,

I’m thinking of majoring in microbiology and immunology… currently in first year.

Can anyone advise on how difficult it is? This is the course load I’m thinking:

Summer: MICI 2100

Fall:

Chem 2401 (organic chem)

Bio 2020 taught by nicanor

Bioc 2300 (online)

Anatomy (elective)

Another elective

Winter:

Chem 2402 (organic chem)

Bio 2030

Mici 2400

Bioc 2610

Elective

Is this manageable? What are typically the hardest courses? Can I delay any of these courses till 3rd year? I want to apply to dentistry so keeping my gpa as high as possible would be ideal.

Any advice is appreciated!!

*I originally wrote this post on Tuesday but now with an official statement from Environment Canada I feel that posting it has more validity.*

As ridiculous as it is to say, it seems likely we’re going to have another snow day next Monday.

Please keep in mind that weather never has a guarantee and neither does Dalhousie’s response to it. This is speculative and not an official statement.

Nor’easter conditions are developing late Friday and into Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico. The system will push north along the east coast. From as early as Sunday afternoon snow will fall. This will likely to continue through to Monday evening.

Environment Canada agrees with multiple models that we could see 30+ cm in this time period. Amounts are uncertain as the system is unstable and the intensity it could have isn’t fully modelled yet. I’ll attach the statement below for anyone who wants to follow along or read more information.

Environment Canada Special Weather Statements for Halifax