Events

The International Centre (IC) offers various supports and services for all international students, including: 

Drop-in immigration advising (in person)
Monday – Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
The IC offers drop-in immigration advising on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. If you need to book advising for longer than 30 minutes, . Drop-in sessions are also available on the Sexton Campus (Melda Murray Student Centre) on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Drop-in academic advising (in person)
Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
A Student Success Advisor from the  will have a drop-in session at the IC every week. This advisor supports undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, and first-year Engineering students. 

Writing Centre sessions (in person and )
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
Our International Student Writing Advisor will be at the IC for virtual and in-person writing appointments. .  

Ombudsperson (in person) 
Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time) 
The  is available to all ±«Óãtv students for free, confidential, impartial, and independent support to help resolve any university-related concerns. Some examples include: 

• Providing general resource information and making appropriate referrals
• Identifying and explaining relevant university processes/policies 
• Working with students to explore and strategize options for problem-solving 
• Listening and providing an objective perspective

Monday Night Meal is a free food program offered to current Dal students by Multifaith Services and the International Centre. Through the fall semester, meals will be served every Monday between September 15 and December 8 (except for holidays when campus is closed). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be served while supplies last. Join us for a delicious meal and a sense of community on campus! Check our Instagram account (@) closer to the day to know more about the menu and the campus partner hosting the meal. Interested in volunteering and or sharing your food with the wider campus community? Email mnmeal@dal.ca!

New Student Orientation for Winter 2026 in Halifax will be held in-person on Monday, January 5. Orientation will include an introduction to ±«Óãtv, workshops designed to help prepare you for university life, and opportunities to connect with your fellow students. Stay tuned for more details coming in December 2025!

Various pre-arrival infomation sessions are also planned for November and December. Visit the orientation webpage for details. 

Check back soon for upcoming immigration sessions.

International Education Week

Taking place November 17-21, International Education Week (IEW) is designed to showcase the significant contribution that international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world and supports Canada’s efforts to engage effectively on the international stage. IEW is an opportunity for all ±«Óãtv students to better understand cultural differences and gain a new perspective of the world. The International Centre will be hosting a full week of events to celebrate.