Meet the Dalhousie community
Each semester, the鈥疐aculty of Graduate Studies鈥痺elcomes new students joining us from locations locally, nationally and around the world. To bring us all together, we鈥檝e created 鈥Together@Dal: Grad Edition (T@DGE).
T@DGE features Brightspace modules designed to introduce you to the resources available at Dalhousie and equip you to start your degree program. 鈥
We look forward to welcoming you to the Dalhousie graduate student community!
In case you missed it! We also have a checklist for new graduate students.
Workshops and panel discussions
Join us, in person or virtually, for an opportunity to learn more about life as a graduate student at Dal, what resources are available to you, and connect with fellow graduate students.
Date: Thursday, February 23听
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. AST听(Registration closes February 22 at 4 p.m.)
Live Events
Join us, in person or virtually, for an opportunity to learn more about life as a graduate student at Dal, what resources are available to you, and connect with fellow graduate students.
#GradChats and Q&As
Curious about life as a Dal graduate student? Chat with graduate peer mentors and expand your network.
Meet the Dalhousie community
Each semester, the鈥疐aculty of Graduate Studies鈥痺elcomes new students joining us from locations locally, nationally and around the world. To bring us all together, we鈥檝e created 鈥Together@Dal: Grad Edition (T@DGE).
T@DGE features an in-person orientation, #gradchats with current graduate students, live virtual events, and Brightspace modules all designed to introduce you to the resources available at Dalhousie and equip you to start your degree program. 鈥
We look forward to welcoming you to the Dalhousie graduate student community!
In case you missed it! We also have a checklist for new graduate students.
Coming up on Campus
In addition to Together@Dal: Grad Edition, we also recommend exploring other New to Dal programming on campus.
T@DGE Orientation Workshops
Drop-ins welcome for in-person workshops, registration encouraged
*Location of orientation has changed to Weldon Law Building room 105*
Welcome to the Dalhousie graduate student community! We are excited to have you join us and wanted to introduce the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) team. Learn about supports from the FGS office and ask questions! Opening remarks from the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Date: August 27th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Event Type: In-Person
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Weldon Law Building room 105
Unsure about what resources are available to you on campus? Come join this panel discussion to meet representatives from Bisset Student Centre, Dalhousie Libraries, Centre for Learning and Teaching, Student Health & Wellness, Studying for Success, and Writing Centre to learn more about supports you have during your graduate studies at Dalhousie. Moderator: Mabel Ho, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Event Type: In-Person
Location: Weldon Law Building room 105
At the centre of every research-based graduate student鈥檚 life at Dalhousie is their relationship with their supervisor. Come join us and hear current graduate students share their experiences about building a strong supervisory relationship. This will be a panel discussion and we also welcome your questions. Moderator: Valerie Chappe, PhD, Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Event Type: In-Person
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Weldon Law Building room 105
New to Dalhousie and to Canada? Come join us and hear current international graduate students share their experiences and lessons learned. This will be a panel discussion, so we welcome your questions. Moderator: Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Event Type: In-person
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Weldon Law Building room 105
Orientation events &听#GradChats/Q&As
Curious about life as a Dal graduate student? Check out our upcoming orientation events to familiarize yourself with campus resources, expand your network and chat with听graduate peer mentors.
Note: While the events below are categorized by location, most are offered in a hybrid format and can be attended online from anywhere.听
POSTPONED: NS ID & SIN Clinic at the International Centre
A drop-in session for new international students who qualify to get their NS ID and SIN. Learn about Access NS, Service Canada and other resources (CRA, RBC, etc.).
No registration required.听
顿补迟别/迟颈尘别:听TBD
罢测辫别:听In person
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听International Centre (Halifax), Suite 1200 鈥 1246 Lemarchant Street
You are invited to join your graduate peers in these hybrid sessions run by grad mentors. Start building connections to your Dal grad community. Your mentors will facilitate each session and there is a maximum of 40 incoming graduate students for each session. Sign up for the session that best fits your schedule. Your mentors are excited to chat with you!
Question and Answer Period Drop-In Session: Do you have some questions and want to talk directly with a graduate student mentor? Join us!
顿补迟别:听September 18, 2025听
Time: 11 a.m.听to 12 p.m.
Type:听翱苍濒颈苍别 via Teams
Meet Tressa Moore, Student Access Advisor, and Grad Mentors for some general information about accessibility support at Dalhousie and how to connect with their office. The session will cover topics like:
- What constitutes a protected characteristic
- What accommodation support can look like
- Available funding
- Support during work terms
- Funding opportunities for work-integrated learning
顿补迟别:听October 2, 2025听
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Type:听翱苍濒颈苍别 via Teams
Meet Tressa Moore, STUDENT ACCESS ADVISOR and Grad Mentors for some general information about accessibility support at Dalhousie and how to connect with their office.
The session will cover topics like:
鈥 What constitutes a protected characteristic
鈥 What accommodation support can look like
鈥 Available funding
鈥 Support during work terms
鈥 Funding opportunities for work-integrated learning
顿补迟别:听October 2, 2025听
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. AT
Type:听翱苍濒颈苍别
Congratulations on being admitted to Dalhousie! The next step in the process is to apply for the immigration documents that you will need to enter Canada and begin your studies at Dal. Join International Centre and Admissions staff for an 鈥淚mmigration Essentials鈥 virtual information session on October 22 at 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time).
At this session, we will provide you with more information about study permits, study permit renewals, Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs), co-op work permits, and changing DLIs (transfer students).听Registration is not required.
顿补迟别:听October 22, 2025听
Time: 9:00 to 10:00听a.m. AT
Type:听
Join us for an informative and supportive session where graduate students will have the opportunity to meet key resources available on campus such as Ombudsperson, Sexualized Violence Advisor, and Student Support Case Manager. This session aims to empower graduate students with knowledge of the resources available to them, ensuring they know where to turn for assistance and support. There will be an opportunity for Q&A, so come prepared with any questions you may have.
顿补迟别:听October 22, 2025听
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AT
Type:听翱苍濒颈苍别
Brightspace modules
The T@DGE Brightspace course includes four modules that you can explore at your own pace.听Sign in to using your Dalhousie NetID and password, and听click on 'Together@Dal: Grad Edition' under 'My Courses' on the left side of the page to get started.听If you don't see the course listed, email us at听TogetherGrad@dal.ca听with your full name, NetID and B00 number, and we'll set you up.
Please note that all four modules are available to review until Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9 a.m. (AT), at which point the Brightspace page will no longer be accessible.听
Module 1: What the Dal?鈥
Find out how to get involved in the Dalhousie community and discover the campus resources available to help you succeed.
Module 2: Thriving in Graduate School鈥
Learn how to stay motivated,鈥痳esilient鈥痑nd confident when starting your program online.
Module 3: Relationship Building鈥
Nobody makes it through graduate school alone. Discover the importance of making social connections and identify tips to stay in touch with your peers,鈥痯rofessors,鈥痑nd departmental staff.
Module 4: Creating a Graduate Student Game Plan鈥
Develop strategies to kick-start your graduate studies and build your skills through professional development.
Get recognized for your efforts听
When you complete the reflection activities at the end of each of the four modules, Together@Dal: Grad Edition can be added to your鈥Co-Curricular Record听(CCR), a document that records your extra-curricular and volunteer activities.
More in-person events
New graduate students are encouraged to check out听all New to Dal events, including听International Student Orientation,听Able@Dal, the听Black Student Advising Centre (BSAC) Welcome Event,听events hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), the 2SLGBTQ+ Services Fair, and more.