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Student Success Centre at Dal AC

Schedule

Connect with your future classmates!

Meet your fellow Aggies and learn everything you need to know about life at ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ's Agricultural Campus by joining the Dal AC Student Group within the DalU App. 

Please check back and continue to 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

DalCard and Textbook Pick-up

Date & Location Event Description

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

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Tuition and fees are due on January 20th, 2025, for the winter 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

On-campus students will pick up their DalCard when checking in to campus housing. Off-campus students will need to pick up their DalCard from Enrolment Services.Ìý

Please remember to submit your photo for your DalCardÌýprior to arriving on campus.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

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Drop-in during store hours to purchase course textbooks, school supplies, and ¼¤ÇéÒÁÈËÂ鶹¾Ã¾Ã×ÛºÏ-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
Tuesday, August 26th

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 International Student Move-in New International students can arrange to move-in to campus housing early to allow for participation in International Welcome events. Stay tuned for further details.Ìý

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Friday, August 29th

Date & Location Event Description
Friday, August 29th

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 and to arrange for early move-in.

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.

Saturday, August 30th

Date & Location Event Description
Saturday, August 30th

All Residences

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 . 

Sunday, August 31st

Date & Location Event Description
Sunday, August 31st

³¢²¹·É²Ô, Cumming Hall

TBD

House Cup Challenge

Haybale Sculpting

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!

The Barn,ÌýJenkins Hall

TBD

The Barn Social

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 Stop by  to connect with other students during this dry (alcohol free) event.Ìý The Barn will be open for darts, and pool or simply to hang out and connect with your fellow students. 

Monday, September 1st

Date & Location Event Description
Monday, September 1st

Jenkins Hall

TBD

 New to Dal Leader AMA and Pecha Kucha 

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.

Join representatives from International Student Mobility, 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. 

Horseshoe Crescent

5:30pm - 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
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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