Schedule
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Meet your fellow Aggies and learn everything you need to know about life at Â鶹Éç's Agricultural Campus by joining the Dal AC Student Group within the DalU App.
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Please monitor the DalU app and on Instagram for updates regarding New to Dal Agricultural Campus programming.Ìý
New to Dal AC programming will be held in-person on our Agricultural Campus in Truro. Students will have access to additional supports and information virtually. Online components can be accessed at .Ìý
Get involved with New to Dal to win Dal gear by attending events. Please note that event information may be updated as needed due to weather and campus storm closures. Any major changes to the schedule during New to Dal will be shared with students via .
Pre-Arrival Virtual Events
| Date & Link | Event | Description |
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On-campus Housing & Residence Life Before you ArriveÌý Living in Residence courses |
All students living on campus are required to complete theÌýBefore you ArriveÌýmodule found in the Residence Hub ofÌý. This virtual session reviews key items you need to know before moving-in to campus housing. To access this module login to DalOnline, navigate to Web for Students, Residence Application and select 'Click Here to Apply'. Once in the Residence Application Hub, click the "Before you Arrive" button.Ìý On-campus students must also complete the Dal AC Residence Community Module located in . This virtual workshop covers information about living on campus within the Dal AC community.ÌýÌý |
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New to Dal Online | Before classes start, be sure to check out our helpful New to Dal videos for all the details and info you will need before arriving on campus. Full details are available within the online New to Dal page in .Ìý |
| Dal U and MS Teams | International OrientationÌý Virtual |
International students beginning their studies with Â鶹Éç in the fall are encouraged to connect with the International Centre Community within the Dal U App. The International Centre is offering several virtual pre-arrival sessions to provide students with information on the student health plan, what to expect during their first year at Dal, understanding Canadian culture and immigration essentials.ÌýÌý |
DalCard and Textbook Pick-up
Students are required to have their DalCard to access meals during New to Dal.ÌýOn-campus students will pick up their DalCard when checking-in to campus housing. Off-campus students will need to pick up their DalCard fromÌýEnrolment Services.Ìý
Remember to submit your photo for yourÌýDalCardÌýby August 17, 2025 to ensure it is printed for when you arrive on campus.Ìý
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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Enrolment Services Centre,ÌýCox Institute Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (Opens at 10am on Wednesday) |
Tuition and student loan inquiries, registration issues and DalCard pick-upÌý Ìý |
Tuition and fees are due on September 17th, 2025, for the fall term and can be paid online. Students with questions on how to pay online or who are experiencing challenges around course registration can stop-in for support.Ìý |
Dal AC Bookstore, Cox Institute Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:00pm (regular hours) |
Shop for Textbooks and Dal Gear Ìý |
Drop-in during store hours to purchase course textbooks, school supplies, and Â鶹Éç-branded items. Info about required texts can be found at the or in course outlines provided by instructors. Students may wait to purchase textbooks until after attending their first class.Ìý |
Tuesday, August 26th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Tuesday, August 26th | ||
| ¸é±ð²õ¾±»å±ð²Ô³¦±ð O´Ú´Ú¾±³¦±ð, Fraser House | International Student Move-in Campus Housing |
New International students can arrange to move-in to campus housing early to allow for participation in International Welcome events. to arrange for early move-in.Ìý |
Thursday, August 28th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Thursday, August 28th | ||
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8:00am -9:00amÌý |
Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
9:00am - 10:30am |
International Student Welcome Dean's Welcome |
Meet with you fellow international students to learn more about student life on Â鶹Éç's Agricultural Campus. Connect with Dr. Heather Bruce, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Campus Principal, and Rocky the campus Mascot! Check-in by scanning the QR code in the morning. Draw will be held at the end of the day. Student must be present to win! |
Program Room, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 9:30am - 10:30am |
International Student Welcome Health & Wellness Ìý Ìý Ìý AthleticsÌý |
Registered Nurse and Manager of Student Health & Wellness, Carolyn, will be available to answer all your questions about accessing health related supports on campus. Students looking for information regarding theÌýDSU International Student Health PlanÌýshould attend the virtual DSU International Student Health PlanÌýÌýor visit their booth at the Campus Community Expo on September 2nd.Ìý Join, Andrew, Athletics Director, for an overview of available fitness facilities, learn how to get involved in sport on campus and tour the Langille Athletic Centre.Ìý |
Program Room, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 10:30am - 11:30am |
International Student Welcome Campus Tour |
Students will be taken to a 60-minute guided walking tour of campus to see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout. Ìý |
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
Program Room, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 1:00pm - 1:30pmÌý |
International Student Welcome Academic Integrity Writing Centre |
Academic integrity is about being honest in the way you do your scholarly work. Join this session to learn about the rules scholars and students must follow to be good citizens of the academic community. Students will be introduced to the Writing Centre which can support them with essays, assignments, lab reports, presentations, and much more. |
Program Room, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
International Student Welcome Immigration Essentials Scam Awareness Canadian Culture |
Join International Student Advisor, Zack, to learn more about the next steps in the immigration process, including maintaining your study permit. Students will learn about the important requirements for study permit; work permits and entry visas. Zack is based in Halifax with the International Centre but will be making frequent trips to the Agricultural Campus to connect with students in Truro. Between in-person visits, students can connect with an international Student Advisor virtually.Ìý |
Program Room, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
International Student Welcome Student Success AccessibilityÌý |
Connect with your International Student Welcome host, and Director, Student Success, Justin Fox to learn about how to set yourself up for academic success.Ìý Â鶹Éç provides academic accommodations for any student experiencing barriers to their education due to a human rights characteristic. Chat with the Accessibility Coordinator, Bev, to learn more about if their services apply to you, or how to be an alley and support your fellow students.  |
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dinner | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
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TBD |
International Student Welcome Shopping for Essentials |
Free van service to Walmart and Dollarama. Get the last-minute essentials from alarm clocks to sheets, and toiletries to Ziploc bags. Students living on-campus are encouraged to purchase some of their essentials through the  prior to arriving in Canada. Items like sheets and bedding can be ordered and delivered to your residence room prior to move-in.  Event is subject to driver availability.Ìý |
Friday, August 29th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Friday, August 29th | ||
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8:00am - 9:00am |
Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
Residence Office, Fraser House 9:00am - 12:00pmÌý |
Able@Dal AC Student Move-in | New students attending Able@Dal AC can arrange to move-in to residence early by contacting the Accessibility Office, accessac@dal.ca, to confirm you will be attending Able@Dal AC.Ìý |
Student Success Centre,ÌýDairy Building 9:00pm - 12:00pm |
SIN Clinic with Services Canada | A representative from Service Canada will be on campus to process SocialÌýInsurance Number (SIN) applications for all international students. No appointment needed. Drop-ins welcome. A SIN is required to open a Canadian bank account.Ìý |
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. Parents of students recently moved-in or attending Able@Dal AC are welcome to join us for lunch.  |
Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Able@Dal AC | Able@Dal AC is an orientation program specifically designed for new Dal AC students who are receiving academic accommodations due to a disability, medical condition or other protected human right characteristic. Led by staff, faculty and students, Able@Dal AC focuses on skill development and learning strategies that are essential to your success as a student. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
SIN Clinic with Services Canada | A representative from Service Canada will be on campus to process SocialÌýInsurance Number (SIN) applications for all international students. No appointment needed. Drop-ins welcome. A SIN is required to open a Canadian bank account.Ìý |
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dinner International Cuisine |
Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
The Barn, Jenkins Hall 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Trivia Night | Join student hosts Ceilidh and Claire for pub style trivia. The event is dry - no alcohol will be served. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available.Ìý The Barn is the student run pub! You can find your way to the Barn by heading towards the men's bathroom off the main entrance of Jenkin's Hall. From here, head up the stairs to the pub. Door staff and New to Dal Leaders (dressed in pink) will be on hand to help guide you.Ìý Returning student's welcome. No team registration required. Prize will be based on an 8-person team.Ìý |
Saturday, August 30th
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Saturday, August 30th | ||
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8:00am - 9:00am |
Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
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9:00²¹³¾â€¯ |
New Student Move-in | Moving into residence is an exciting and busy time. Try not to worry and enjoy the experience! Staff and student athletes will be on hand to assist you with move-in. Make your residence move-in even easier by taking care of a few things before you arrive.  Check out the Moving In section of the Residence website for tips on what to bring to residence, pre-ordering books and housing essentials, what to expect on move in day and how to get your .  |
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10:00am - 4:00pm |
New to Dal Check-in & Welcome Pack Pick-up Undergraduate students only |
Check-in to New to Dal to earn your first prize entry and pick up your welcome pack. Look for the tent and volunteers dressed in pink.  Your pack contains items to help you participate in NTD events! It's filled with Dal gear, and items from the local community. Check out our unboxing video to see what's in your Welcome Pack - Coming Soon! |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Accessibility Supports Drop-in | Students with questions about academic accommodations are invited to stop in and speak with the Accommodations Coordinator. No appointment needed. The office is located on the lower level within the Student Success Centre and can be accessed through the side door.Ìý |
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. Parents of students recently moved-in are welcome to join us for lunch.  |
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1:00pm - 2:30pm |
Campus Tours Tours depart at 1pm, 1:30pm, & 2pm |
Join your NTD Leaders for a 60-minute guided walking tour of campus to see all the best places to learn, study, and hangout! Family and friends are welcome to join. Access to academic buildings will be limited. |
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1:00pm - 2:00pm |
LANDS' Studio Tour Landscape Architecture & Landscape HorticultureÌý |
Join the Landscape Architecture & Nature Design Society (LANDS) for a tour of the Landscape Architecture Studio and Collins Horticulture Building. Landscape Architecture and Landscape Horticulture students will have an opportunity to see their unique learning spaces and connect with upper year students.Ìý |
³¢²¹·É²Ô, MacRae Library 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
Bubble Barn | Join your NTD Leaders and new students to slip & slide into the new term! This silly, slippery soaker slide down the hill is a favourite memory for many AC students! |
DASA Student Space, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
New to Dal Creative Spaces | Chat with your NTD Leaders about what life at Dal is like. Play boardgames with new friends, craft personal mementos of your NTD journey, or simply relax in this casual, welcoming space. |
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dinner International Cuisine |
Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
Sunday, August 31st
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Sunday, August 31st | ||
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8:00am - 10:00am |
Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
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TBD |
Meal Hall Tour | Head over to check out the dining hall options, including My Pantry where you can make food to your taste and learn how to identify food that fits your dietary preferences. Living with dietary restrictions isn't always easy. The food services team at Dal AC is here to support students with dietary restrictions related to health conditions, religion, and allergies. |
Indigenous Room, Student Learning Commons,ÌýMacRae Library 10:00am - 11:00am |
Indigenous Student Welcome | Join Keah, Manager, Indigenous Student Supports to connect with other new Indigenous students on the Agricultural Campus and learn about available supports. The session will also include a short tour of the Indigenous spaces on campus.Ìý |
Program Rooms, Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 10:00am - 11:00am |
Truro Start Meet & Greet (Faculties of Arts, Computer Science, and Science) | If you are registered in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts, or Faculty of Computer Science on the TruroÌýcampus, this session is for you! Connect with your fellow Truro Start students and meet with the program coordinator, Ashley Coffin. |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Dal AC 101 & NTD Leader AMA | Hear from upper year students about their university experience. Students are free to ask questions in real life or you may submit questions anonymously from your phone. |
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. |
³¢²¹·É²Ô, Cumming Hall 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Meet Me on the Lawn! | Grab your friends or meet your New to Dal Leaders on the lawn for a variety of outdoor games. This is a great opportunity to make new friends or reconnect with the friends you made during the bonfire! |
³¢²¹·É²Ô, Cumming Hall 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Haybale Sculpting House Cup Challenge |
Bring that house spirit and get your creative juices flowing! Work together to build a themed sculpture from hay bales, then take a break for a free ice cream provided by Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia! |
³¢²¹·É²Ô, Cumming Hall 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
DiversiTea | Grab a free iced coffee or tea and join us for fun games designed to help foster a welcoming and inclusive community at Dal AC. Students will have the opportunity to connect with fellow students and make lasting friendships in a safe and supportive environment. |
The Barn,ÌýJenkin's Hall 4:30pm -5:30pm |
Mocktails & Music | Stop by  to connect with other students during this dry (alcohol free) event. The Barn will be open for darts, and pool or simply to hang out and connect with your fellow students.  |
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5:30pm - 6:30pm |
Dinner & Pecha Kucha | Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required. Join representatives from Accessibility, Health Services and the Writing Centre in this lightning fast, Pecha Kucha style, 10 minutes presentations; telling you what you need to know about their role in supporting students.  |
³¢²¹·É²Ô, Cumming Hall 7:00pm -10:00pm |
Mission Impossible Scavenger Hunt | Help rescue Rocky by following the trail of clues but be careful you don't get caught by our flashlight security team.Ìý |
Monday, September 1st
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Monday, September 1st | ||
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8:00am - 10:00am |
Breakfast | Free to all New to Dal AC students. DalCard required. |
Student Success Centre, Dairy Building 10:00am - 11:00am |
Paw-sitivity & Smoothies | Visit with therapy dogs while enjoying tasty smoothies.Ìý |
TBD 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Line Dancing | Put on your dancing shoes and let Ashley lead you through an hour of dancing and fun! All experience levels are welcome. Line dancing is a choreographed routine that has a repeated sequence of steps, and we dance to a mix of music including country and today's hits. |
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunch & Farm Safety | Free to all New to Dal AC students. DalCard required. |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Spirit Day Intramurals |
Compete for house points by participating with your House team in intramural activities hosted by Â鶹Éç Rams. Teams will come together at Jenkins Hall before converging on the Langille Athletic Centre.Ìý |
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5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Country Fair BBQ Sponsored by Nova Scotia Chicken Farmers |
Free to all New to Dal AC students. Name badge required |
Behind,ÌýJenkins Hall 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
DASA's Country Fair | Munch on popcorn, play classic fair games, and win fun prizes. All the fun of the fair, brought to you by ! |
Tuesday, September 2nd
| Date & Location | Event | Description |
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| Tuesday, September 2nd | ||
Student Learning Commons, MacRae Library 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Campus Community Expo | There are so many ways to get involved on campus and in our community! Featuring volunteer opportunities, employment, Dal AC athletic teams, clubs, societies, and much more. Open to all new and returning students, including Graduate students.  Don't forget to stop in for a picture with Rocky! |
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8:00pm - 10:00pm |
Outdoor Movie Night Title TBD |
Spend a relaxing evening in the garden watching a movie with friends. Snacks provided. Recommended to bring your own blanket, as supplies will be limited.Ìý |
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