DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

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At Dalhousie University, you’ll discover a remarkable blend of academic choices,
award-winning professors and memorable experiences in one of Canada’s most
dynamic learning communities.
 I learn something old every day. I discovered my passion for
studying the past. The rest is history.

Haylan Jackson, History Student

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Ready to
go beyond
all that
you know?
To experience the thrill of discovery? The excitement of new ideas?
The satisfaction of taking new directions? Then you’ve found the
right place. At Dalhousie University, our tradition of innovation,
exploration and excellence will transform your love for learning into
a rich passion for life. Here, you’ll discover a world that’s invigorating.
Motivating. Inspiring!

an amazing education, the

warmest east-coast welcome
At Dalhousie University, you’ll enjoy the hospitality of Canada’s
beautiful east coast, along with the prestige of a big-name
school. You’ll discover a wealth of flexible degree programs –
more than any other school in the region. You’ll also
find renowned professors who love teaching and
sharing their knowledge.

At Dalhousie, we’re proud of our past and confident

in our future. We’ve been at the heart of Halifax,
Nova Scotia, for almost 200 years. Sleek new
facilities stand beside ivy-covered stone buildings
that have shaped memories for generations of
Dalhousie students.

This is a place where the finest academic traditions

blend with leading-edge thinking and life-changing
research, just as Halifax blends coastal charm with the
excitement of a dynamic city on the move. You’ll meet a
diverse mix of students from across Canada and around
the globe who, like you, are ready to do great things.

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DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY  |  Dal.ca 
programS

Enter a world
of ideas
Opportunities make all the difference. And you’ll find all
kinds of them here. Opportunities for self-discovery.
Critical thinking. Understanding. Creating change.
Becoming the person you want to be.

At Dalhousie, you receive more than a quality

education. While building a solid academic
foundation, you’ll have the chance to
pursue your interests in ways you may
never have imagined.

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An abundance of options
Select from a wealth of choices –
3,700 classes in 180 degree programs
Maybe you know exactly what you want in the
future. Maybe you’re considering a variety of
options, eager to discover as you go. Either way,
you can unleash your curiosity within our huge
diversity of programs and classes.
With 3,700 courses in over 180 degree
programs, you’ll have far greater choice
than at most other Canadian universities.
Many Dalhousie programs are unique in the
Atlantic region – Costume Studies, Community
Design, Informatics. Our Environment,
Sustainability and Society (ESS) program
is not just unique in the region, it’s the
first of its kind in Canada and one of only
two such programs in North America.
Dalhousie’s abundance of programs means
you can delve into both your academic and
personal interests. Take courses in various
disciplines, or study in areas you might never
have considered. In most first-year programs,
particularly the arts and sciences, you can
choose from hundreds of classes in more
than 50 departments. No matter your
direction, Dalhousie is a place that allows
you — in fact, encourages you — to explore
your passions and discover new interests.
Explore our programs at dal.ca
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 Discover the world,
and all its perspectives
Imagine combining studies in math and music.
Russian and environmental science. Business and
biochemistry. Dalhousie’s academic programs
let you do just that. Here, you can shape the
degree that suits your interests. Our programs
are flexible, meaning you can choose from
many different – and often very distinct – areas
of study. Develop career-related skills and
knowledge, while following your passions or
exploring areas that have always piqued your
curiosity. Dalhousie is large enough to offer you
amazing academic choices, but flexible enough to
ensure you graduate with a degree that reflects
who you truly are, and want to be.
Many of our academic programs are developed
with that kind of multidisciplinary thinking in
mind. Our unique Environment, Sustainability
and Society (ESS) program lets you combine
studies within the faculties of Management, Arts
and Social Sciences, Science, Computer Science,
or Architecture and Planning with studies in
ESS. Students graduate with a double major
or honors, and the degree combinations
are endless. Equally important, students are
equipped to extend an understanding of
sustainability – perhaps the most significant
issue of our time – into every corner of society.
It’s an innovative program that works for you,
and for our world.

Dalhousie’s flexibility and degree combinations

ensure you’ll graduate with a well-rounded
education, expertise in your chosen field of
study, a solid foundation for any career you may
pursue, and the ability to examine issues from
many angles.

My students learn about designing the future by interacting

with the subject matter in new and fun ways. Because it's
not just about what you learn. It's also how you learn that
makes things really interesting.

Srini Sampalli, Computer Science Professor

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Put learning
into action
Lots of learning goes on inside a Dalhousie
classroom, where you’ll have the chance to work
with award-winning professors and enjoy a 14:1
student-to-professor ratio — one of the best in
Canada. Lots more learning happens when you
start working with other students outside of class,
and when you step into the real world and start
applying what you’ve learned.

There are all kinds of ways to put what you

learn into practice even before you graduate.
Whether it’s through internships, group projects,
research, co-op terms, field trips or community
involvement, you’ll find yourself engaged in
learning that extends far beyond the textbooks
and the classroom.

A group of 20 commerce students put their

expertise into practise when they took part in the
2009 Jeux de Commerce, a national competition
involving nine other Canadian universities. The
event pits teams against one another in solving
challenging case studies. The Dalhousie students
celebrated victories in every category they
entered, including accounting, marketing and
business strategy.

The commerce students are like many others

across campus who test their theory and
knowledge in real-world situations. Those
in Health Promotion, Occupational Therapy,
Nursing, Kinesiology and Physiotherapy all take
part in community-related projects.

On other parts of the campus, music, theatre and

costume studies students bring their learning to
life on stage, in vibrant color and sound. Student
productions draw audience members to the
Dalhousie Arts Centre from across the campus
and throughout Halifax.

Explore individual programs

at dal.ca

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 Collaborative community
Dalhousie’s collaborative learning community They then used a forecast model to manage
encourages you to develop ideas and new the queue and determine the number of phone
perspectives by engaging with other students, staff needed to manage the volume of calls on
professors and community groups. any given day. As a result, the clinic is seeing
far fewer abandoned calls.
On campus, you’ll work with students in classes,
libraries, residences and the Learning Commons, You might find yourself involved in other
where wireless workstations lead you to a world initiatives, like research partnerships with
of online information. industry leaders and teaching hospitals, or
developing your career skills by assisting
Our learning spirit extends beyond labs and fellow students through programs like
classrooms. A group of marine biology students Students Offering Support (SOS), where
worked with Halifax restaurants to produce senior students help first-years at mid-term
YourChoiceHalifax.ca – a website that allows and exam times.
restaurant goers to make sustainable seafood
choices when eating out in Halifax. The students
spent a summer canvassing restaurants and
talking to the owners and chefs. Then, they
reviewed the restaurants, highlighting sustainable
seafood offerings. The site lets consumers identify
fish that are harvested sustainably and locate
restaurants where they can find such offerings
on the menu.

Industrial engineering students used forecasting

methods and queuing theory to develop a tool
that’s improving business practices, and could
therefore benefit thousands of women, at the
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Clinic. The two
students worked with a faculty advisor to analyze
phone logs to find monthly and seasonal trends,
relating to call volumes.

Hands that help

Many Dalhousie students volunteer with non-profit
agencies like Habitat for Humanity. During last year’s
February study break, 150 Dalhousie students travelled
to Mississippi to help rebuild homes and restore
communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina
in 2005.

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The co-op
experience
Co-op programs can give you the best of both
worlds. By alternating classroom learning with
workplace experience, you develop practical
skills while you learn. You’ll earn money to offset
the cost of your education, gain valuable career
contacts and start applying your knowledge
long before graduation.

You might land a co-op placement on campus,

elsewhere in Canada or even in another country.
Imagine working with the Bermuda Aquarium
where you prepare and deliver food to octopuses;
Export Development Canada, where you apply
your business skills; in a lab, studying DNA
or conducting cancer research; with eBay in
European Customer Support or Projet Eau
Potable in Cameroon; or at EA Video Games,
makers of games for Wii, Xbox and PlayStation.
Dalhousie students have experienced these co-op
placements and many, many more.

Students who graduate with a co-op degree

enter the marketplace with work experience, a
developed work ethic and leadership skills – traits
that are highly valued in today’s competitive
marketplace.

Co-op degrees are available in select

undergraduate programs in the following
faculties:

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Management
• Science
• Architecture

For more on individual programs,

visit dal.ca

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FACULTY

Professors
who innovate
At Dalhousie, you’ll learn with professors who
are experts in their fields. Brilliant minds that are
advancing knowledge. Leaders who carry their
passion for discovery directly into the classroom
where they will engage you, motivate you and
even help shape your life’s direction.

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 Experts who mentor
Halifax’s friendliness makes learning and living a great
experience. One student from another province was
amazed that drivers almost always stop for pedestrians.
She drew a comparison to the classroom. “Our
professors stop for us, too.”

Nursing’s Colleen Kiberd is a professor who ‘stops’

for students. Described as “supporting students with
her whole heart,” she’s a multiple winner of the student-
chosen Nurse Educator Appreciation Award. “How
we mould our students is a reflection of ourselves
as educators. I want my graduates to be fearless and
energetic, yet supremely caring.”

Other professors use unique teaching methods to inspire

students. John Gosse, earth sciences, pours a glass of
beer to illustrate the concept of exponential relationships.
He measures the froth’s thickness and how quickly it
dissipates. (The head disappears exponentially, somewhat
like the decay of a radioactive mass.) “Once students see
it illustrated this way, the concept will never leave them,”
says Dr. Gosse, who teaches the course, “Earthquakes,
Volcanoes and Other Natural Disasters.”

In professor Amal Ghazal’s “Food for Thought: History

and the Culinary Cultures of the Islamic World,” the
final class includes a feast. Students learn how food
reveals connections among civilizations. They collect
and research the history of recipes relevant to their
course content. The result? A final banquet that’s
educational and delicious.

Music matters. It's a reflection of what is happening in the

world and also changes who we are and what we believe. My
course uncovers the meaning behind the music you love.

Jacqueline Warwick, Music Professor

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 You’ll examine what is
RESEARCH

At Dalhousie, you’ll learn with professors, researchers and other students who are
making an impact in all areas of life. You’ll be immersed in a research-intensive
environment where discovery is second nature; where you can help create
new knowledge.

We conduct more than $128 million in funded research annually, leading to

breakthroughs in countless areas – climate change, medical treatments, literary
history, sustainable energy, political science, development economics and much
more. Our research extends into many sectors, including the arts and social sciences,
health professions and business. What’s more, we’re affiliated with more than 40
research centres, institutes and technical facilities, spreading research throughout
the community, the country and the world.

At Dalhousie, your professors will bring their excitement

for discovery directly to you. You may even play a role
in their research by working in a lab or on a project.
Here, you'll work and learn with some of the world’s
top investigators.

Green spaces or parking places? Our Environment, Sustainability

and Society students tackle critical economic, social and
environmental issues head-on and hands-on.

Tarah Wright, Environment, Sustainability and Society Professor

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... and explore what can be
Top researchers work and teach at Dalhousie, and
are leading global efforts to protect our planet
and expand our understanding of the world.
Love your cell phone? Think hybrid and electric
cars are cool? So does physics and chemistry
professor Jeff Dahn, pictured below. His research
has established him as a pioneer and world
authority on advanced lithium-ion batteries –
the kind found around the globe in laptops, cell
phones and solar cells. Dahn isn’t just a great
scientist – he’s a great first-year physics teacher.
In 2009, the Canadian Association of Physicists
awarded him its Excellence in Teaching
Undergraduate Physics medal.
Why do some kids end up on the street?
Social Work Professor Michael Ungar and an
international team of researchers are studying
teens who thrive, and those who struggle. They
hope to find better ways to support youth, and
encourage their well-being. The study involves
researchers in Canada, South Africa, Colombia,
China and New Zealand.
Psychology professor Shelley Adamo knows a
thing or two about insect behavior – including
the fact that climate change could affect their
immune and reproductive systems. That could
result in more mosquitoes carrying the West
Nile Virus and travelling to new and warmer
geographic zones.
Professor Ron O’Dor leads the Ocean
Tracking Network, headquartered at
Dalhousie. Fuelled by a global team of
researchers, the OTN is conducting the
most comprehensive examination ever of
marine life and ocean conditions.
Neuroscientist Dr. Donald Weaver is an
authority on Alzheimer’s, one of the
world’s fastest growing neurological diseases.
His innovative research on the design of
a drug that could cure Alzheimer’s earned
him a Killam Research Fellowship – one of
Canada’s most prestigious research awards.
Dr. Weaver’s work could improve the lives
of people around the globe.
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 Global Connections
At Dalhousie, you’ll find countless opportunities to extend your
learning into a truly international experience, whether it’s on campus
or in locations around the globe.

Through co-op programs, internships, volunteer placements and

courses that involve travel to fascinating cities and countries, our
students are on the move. Each year, hundreds of Dalhousie students
take part in international exchange and study abroad programs,
traveling to destinations as varied as England, Japan, Argentina,
Senegal and the West Indies.

Interested in study abroad?

Dalhousie’s wide network of international
connections lets us offer more than 70
international exchange and study abroad
programs. You might help with an ecological
project on a Caribbean island, find yourself in class
at a Bohemian castle in the Czech Republic, or
relax with koala bears while studying in Australia.
Choose an academic adventure at Kyungpook
National University in Korea, discover a land of
rugged beauty at the University of Iceland, or
take part in an award-winning undergraduate
program at the International Study Centre at
Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England.

University-wide exchange and study abroad Go to our list of international

programs are available to all students.
exchange and study abroad
Department-specific programs are open to
students in everything from nursing to economics programs at dal.ca
to chemistry and computer science.

If an overseas experience appeals to you, our

International Student and Exchange Services
office can help you find the right destination,
assist with applications, financing, pre-departure
orientation and much more.

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 International influence
Dalhousie may be physically located in Nova
Scotia, but our influence extends around the
world. Professors share their expertise with
The world on your campus communities and countries globally – leading
investigations into the health of the world’s
Dalhousie attracts about 1,400 students per year
oceans; contributing advanced knowledge to
from more than 110 countries. International
discussions about climate change; providing
students enrich our classrooms and liven our
health care and education for sustainable
campus with their perspectives and experiences.
infrastructure in developing countries.
The International Student and Exchange Services
office organizes orientation programs and cultural
events to help international students adjust and
settle in. The office also provides referral and
counselling services relating to immigration,
health care, finances, employment, travel and
personal matters. Advisors, language tutors
and a writing centre are all available to assist
visiting students.

"Studying in a foreign country, taught by teachers from

all over the world, has been a great experience.
The most unexpected part of my study abroad?
The amazing friendships I have made."

– Tyler Hall, Management, exchange student at

Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

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 Preparing for
Advanced studies

advanced studies
Dalhousie is a Canadian leader in preparing students for professional A solid foundation
school, advanced educational programs and careers in research and the The Medical College
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academic world. Half of Dalhousie’s graduate and professional program Admission Test (MCAT),
Law School Admission Test
students completed their undergraduate work right here. If you choose
(LSAT) and Dental Aptitude
to join that group, you’ll be part of a community of more than 3,800 Test (DAT) are written
graduate students from around the world. onsite at Dalhousie or other
locations in Halifax.
Our body of graduate students reflects the quality of our professional Our Career Services Centre
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and advanced studies programs; it also benefits you as an undergraduate can help you build a career
portfolio and interview skills,
— you’ll have access to senior students who can talk with you about your
preparing you for success in
own future academic plans. You’ll interact with graduate students in graduate studies.
many ways: as tutors, lab assistants, in social settings, Dalhousie is a research-
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classes, even clubs and societies. intensive university. Many

students gain experience and
expertise through learning
and working with leading
researchers.
Volunteer experience is an
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asset for most advanced

degrees. Dalhousie has a
Volunteer Program that
will assist you in finding
meaningful volunteer work.

Coming from a small town, I never expected to find so much

choice. And I sure didn’t think one course could shape my
future. Turns out an amazing biology course focused my studies
and my grades skyrocketed. I loved the city, and Dal set me on my
way to med school.

Chintan Shah, Science Grad

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Inspired choices: advanced degrees
Graduate students contribute substantially to the Here’s a sampling:
campus lifestyle and culture. Their educations — Medicine
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Audiology
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like yours — are enriched by being immersed in a Dentistry

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Speech Language Pathology
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research-intensive university while still enjoying an

Law
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Architecture
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intimate and student-focused environment usually

Business Administration
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Physiotherapy
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associated with much smaller institutions.

Public Administration
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Library and Information
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We offer 90 master’s degrees and 40 doctoral Occupational Therapy

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Studies
degree programs, including interdisciplinary
programs in areas like International Development,
E-commerce, Health Informatics, Marine
Management, Oceanography and Environmental
Studies. We’re internationally recognized for our
many professional programs, including Medicine,
Dentistry and Law.

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 Dalhousie University
undergraduate Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Computer Science
programs entered and Planning Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Community Design (co-op option)
directly from Environment, Sustainability and Society*
Environment, Sustainability and Society**

high school: Bachelor of Informatics

Faculty of Arts and (Co-op program)
Social Sciences Environment, Sustainability and Society*
Bachelor of Arts
Canadian Studies Faculty of Engineering
Classics Bachelor of Engineering
Contemporary Studies (all available as co-op option)
Costume Studies (Theatre) Chemical
for full details visit Early Modern Studies Civil
dal.ca English
Environment, Sustainability and Society*
Electrical
Environmental
European Studies Industrial
French Materials
Gender and Women’s Studies Mechanical
German Mineral Resource
History
Bachelor of Engineering concurrent with
History of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science or
International Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Italian Studies
Linguistics
We offer Music
90 master's programs Philosophy
Political Science
and 40 PhD programs Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology and Social Anthropology
Spanish
Theatre
Acting, Costume Studies,
Scenography, Theatre Studies
Additional areas of study:
Business, Creative Writing, Environmental
Studies, Film Studies, Health Studies,
Journalism, Law and Society,
Community Design
Bachelor of Music

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Degree Programs
Faculty of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion)
Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Science (Recreation)
(Internship Required)
Bachelor of Health Science
Diagnostic Cytology
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science (Recreation) /
Bachelor of Management combined
Faculty of Management Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Science
(Co-op program) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Accounting (co-op option)
Business Management Biology (co-op option)
Entrepreneurship Chemistry (co-op option)
Finance Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
International Business First-year program only
Marketing Logistics Earth Sciences (co-op option)
Marketing Management Economics (co-op option)
Environment, Sustainability and Society*
Bachelor of Management Environmental Science (co-op option)
(Internship option) Marine Biology (co-op option)
Environment, Sustainability and Society* Mathematics (co-op option)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Microbiology and Immunology
Leadership and Organizations (co-op option)
Management and Globalization Neuroscience
Public Sector Management Oceanography
Knowledge Management Physics and Atmospheric Science
Sustainable Resource and (co-op option)
Environmental Management Psychology
Bachelor of Management / Statistics (co-op option)
Bachelor of Science (Recreation) Additional areas of study:
combined Business, Environmental Studies,
Film Studies, Community Design,
Computer Science, Journalism and
Canadian Studies
A degree program in Interdisciplinary Health Studies is proposed,
subject to Faculty, Senate and MPHEC approval.
* Degree program in Environment, Sustainability and Society program options:
- Double major or combined honours in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Community Design
or Bachelor of Science
- Major in the Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Informatics
** Minor available in the Bachelor of Computer Science
Programs available following one or more years of university
study or the completion of an undergraduate degree:
Architecture (Co-op program) Medical Laboratory Technology**
Audiology Medicine
Business Administration Meteorology
Dentistry Nurse Practitioner Studies
Dental Hygiene Occupational Therapy
Diploma in Disability Management** Pharmacy
Emergency Health Services Management** Physiotherapy
Environmental Design Studies Planning (Co-op program)
Health Services Administration Public Administration
Law Speech Language Pathology
Library and Information Studies Social Work
** Admission is based on a combination of academic study and work experience.
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 With you all the way
STUDENT SERVICES

From the moment you arrive at Dalhousie, you will be surrounded by services
and support units designed to ease your transition to university, and give you
every opportunity for a successful post-secondary experience. Many activities are
designed specifically for first-year students. Orientation Week is a fun, social time
that will kick-start your Dal experience.

Dalhousie’s MyGuide provides online support and advice to help you adjust and
settle in during the first days, weeks and months of university. As time passes,
MyGuide will deliver information customized to your needs – guidance on
everything from class selection to academic advising and career planning.

You’ll find many other services intended to ensure your personal and educational
success: the Studying for Success program, first-year advising, a writing centre,
psychological services, health clinic, walk-home services, student accessibility
services, a women’s centre and a multi-faith centre – to name just a few.

When you’re ready to begin your career, Dalhousie’s Career Services

Centre will connect you with employers and experts. The Halifax Career
Fair features more than 150 prospective employers, all seeking
Dal graduates.

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Diverse and dynamic
Dalhousie’s campus reflects a rich mix of students Students of black and African descent will want to
from many ethnic backgrounds with unique become familiar with the Black Student Advising
outlooks and experiences. Centre. The first of its kind in Canada, this
centre links students with African Nova Scotia
We value our diversity and strive to ensure that communities while providing support, meeting
all students feel comfortable and connected. and study space, and other facilities and activities.
There are numerous services and organizations
dedicated to nurturing an inclusive and inviting
environment for all.
Your Dalhousie education opens
doors to a future of unlimited
Our Native Education Counselling Unit is open possibilities
to all native students. The centre is both a
resource for academic and social support,
and a place to share your culture.

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RESIDENCE

Student living
and you
Living in residence is a great way to quickly become
part of the Dalhousie community and make friends.

It’s convenient, close to classes, offers opportunities

for social and recreational activities, and hassle-free.

From our traditional, ivy-covered Shirreff Hall to the

more recently-constructed Risley Hall, you’ll find
a great place to call home. Regardless of what you
choose – co-ed floor or not? single or double room?
how many meals per week? – we’ll help you make
choices that are right for you.

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On your own with all
the comforts of home
Residence gives you all the comforts of home, Your well-being. With full-time Residence
with the added benefit of having your own space. Life Managers, Residence Assistants on each
It’s safe, comfortable, convenient and a place floor, and 24-hour security, Dalhousie staff
where you’re almost certain to make friendships deliver ongoing support to create a secure living
that will last a lifetime. environment. Most residences are centrally
located so you’re never far from classes, the
Guaranteed accommodation. Every new library and other on-campus services.
Dalhousie undergraduate student who completes
the residence application process and pays the
deposit by August 1st is guaranteed a place in
residence. Eighty per cent of our rooms are
singles but we have plenty of double rooms if
you prefer to share. How do you get in? Just
pay your admission deposit, submit an online
residence application, and pay your residence
application fee.

No groceries. No dishes. Talk about easy.

When you have a meal plan in a traditional
residence, we’ll do the shopping and cook the
meals. You’ll choose from nutritionally balanced
foods, including vegetarian options, and a variety
of delicious and healthy meals. Our menus
include multicultural cuisine and we’ll
accommodate special dietary needs.

Stay connected. It’s easy to keep in touch

with friends and family. All residence rooms
and apartments feature high-speed Internet
service, wireless areas, cable TV access and
local telephone service with voice mail.

Academic support. Take advantage of year-

round access to advisors, workshops and tutorials
where you’ll learn about study skills, wellness and
environmental sustainability. Be part of a Living
Learning Community – an ideal environment
to share interests, thoughts, opinions and
motivations with your residence peers.
Opt for moderate, low-key or quiet areas.
Whatever your study needs and preferences,
we’ll do our best to make it happen.

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 A place to call your own
You can choose from a wide variety of residence
environments at Dalhousie – each with its own
personality and presence. Many new Dalhousie
undergraduate students choose to live in
on-campus residences.
Howe Hall
Howe Hall provides accommodation for
approximately 700 returning and first-year
undergraduate students. Its central location
means you can walk out Howe Hall’s back door
and be at the Killam Library within minutes.
It’s also a short stroll to Dalplex, the Student
Union Building and most classrooms. Single and
double rooms are available and facilities include a
24-hour front desk, dining hall, television lounges,
games room, study areas and laundry rooms.
Risley Hall
Risley Hall is Dalhousie’s newest residence.
Conveniently located directly behind the Student
Union Building, it offers accommodation in 490
single rooms. Risley Hall features a 24-hour front
desk, a dining room on the main floor, lounge
space and laundry facilities on every floor. The
residence also has accessible rooms with adjoining
baths for students with special needs.
Eliza Ritchie Hall
Eliza Ritchie Hall provides traditional
accommodation for 92 students in single and
double rooms. Students can eat in any residence
dining hall but many opt to dine at Shirreff
Hall, just across the street. “Eliza” is located
beside Dalplex, our main athletic complex.
The three-storey residence includes study rooms,
a multipurpose room, laundry facilities and
lounges with kitchenettes.
Mini-residences
Lyall House, Colpitt House and DeMille House
provide accommodation for 49 students. The
houses back onto a common courtyard, creating
a strong sense of community. All rooms
are singles and many are available
to first-year students. A meal plan is
required. You can dine in nearby Howe
Hall or use any of the other residence
dining halls. Each mini-res includes
common space and TV lounges.
Laundry facilities are shared by
residents of all three houses.

Shirreff Hall
Shirreff Hall is a traditional residence in an historic
stone building bordering a residential Halifax
neighborhood. It accommodates 434 students.

Shirreff Hall is divided into sections. New Eddy

and Old Eddy offer co-ed living. Newcombe
provides all-female accommodation. Single and
double rooms are available and students have
access to kitchenettes, a 24-hour front desk and
a main-floor dining hall. Shirreff also features
study areas, TV lounges, an exercise room and
two pianos.

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Downtown residences
There are several residence options close to
the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of
Architecture and Planning. They are only a short
20-minute walk to the main campus, where
most first-year classes are held.

Gerard Hall
Gerard Hall is a 12-storey traditional-style
residence and home to more than 200 students
in the heart of Halifax’s downtown. Many Gerard
students dine in nearby O’Brien Hall, but you’re
free to use any residence dining hall. Facilities
include a 24-hour front desk, television lounges,
games room, study room and laundry areas.

O'Brien Hall
Situated in the heart of downtown Halifax,
O’Brien Hall is home to more than 100 Dalhousie
students in both single and double rooms.
Features include a dining hall, television
lounge and laundry facilities.

Living off-campus
Many students live off-campus, with friends or
by themselves. Dalhousie’s off-campus housing
office provides access to an up-to-date database
with a wide variety of rental listings to help make
your housing search easier. We don’t inspect the
apartments or flats listed, but we can provide
advice to help you find a great place to live
in Halifax. For more information, visit
dal.ca/livingoffcampus.

Visit our residence virtual tour

at residence.dal.ca

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 The Dalhousie community,
COMMUNITY & atHLETICS
your community
Students thrive on our campus, integrating
studies with extracurricular activities, events,
athletics and volunteering. Student societies
abound, making it easy to meet people. Join
our sea kayaking or rowing clubs and train on
the ocean waters. Experience the Undergraduate
Engineering Society, Pre-Law Society, an
equestrian club, or learn to SCUBA dive. Join the
Swing Dance Society, SustainDal or a filmmakers
co-operative. If you can’t quite find what you like
in our 225 clubs and societies, you can start your
own. You might explore your journalistic side
with our student newspaper, The Gazette, or
host your own program on CKDU, our award-
winning campus radio station. Soak up concerts
and art exhibits in the Dalhousie Arts Centre.
Take a lunch break on our beautiful grounds
or by a cosy fireplace.
Dalhousie is a lively
and engaged campus.
Become part of the
energy now by joining
our Facebook group or
watching our YouTube
videos
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Our students embrace the Halifax community.
Members of the Golden Key Society work with
numerous local groups, mentoring high school
students and helping out in soup kitchens.
Teams of students from different faculties
raise money for the local children’s hospital
by pulling cars during the Pulling for the Kids
event. Hundreds of other students take part in
Shinerama, raising funds to support cystic fibrosis
research, while others collect canned goods for
Feed Nova Scotia during Trick or Eat. And when
winter rolls around, many students take part in
a volunteer snow-shovelling program to help
neighboring seniors.
We’re committed to sustainability at Dalhousie,
both in our academics and our operations.
Residence halls have eliminated trays, and much
dining hall food is purchased locally. We practise
six-stream recycling and both the university
and the Dalhousie Student Union have active
sustainability offices, dedicated to helping all
of us protect the planet. Our annual Dalhousie
Green Week in March helps raise awareness
about sustainability, and our campus bike centre
encourages earth-friendly transportation. Here,
green isn’t just a color, it’s how we try to live.
On the move
and in the game
Whether you’re a member of a Dal Tigers’ varsity
squad, an intramural athlete or someone who
shapes your own fitness routines, you can stay
active and involved at Dalhousie. All students
have access to Dalplex, our recreation centre.
It features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, cardio
machines, squash courts, fitness classes and one of
the best rock-climbing structures in Eastern Canada.
Intramural teams compete for supremacy in all
kinds of sports: basketball, broomball, flag football,
hockey, rock climbing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee,
water polo, volleyball and dodgeball. Recreational
sports appeal to hundreds of students, and are a
great way to stay fit and meet new people.

A third of our Tigers are Academic All-Canadians,

a national honour bestowed on high-achieving
athletic scholars. In the past decade, our teams have
won 63 Atlantic University Sport Championships
and two Canadian Interuniversity Sport Team
Championships, along with countless individual
medals and honours.

Men’s and women’s varsity teams

• soccer
• cross-country
• track and field
• swimming
• basketball
• volleyball
• hockey

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 Halifax – a city with heart
A lively coastal city of almost 400,000, Halifax is Halifax at a glance:
the perfect size — offering everything you want Founded: 1749
in an urban setting, yet maintaining small-town
Population: almost 400,000
friendliness. Halifax boasts a youthful spirit, rich
Restaurants: more than 300
history and scenic waterfront. Combine that with
our legendary Maritime charm and Nova Scotia’s Point Pleasant Park: 185 acres
overlooking the Atlantic, 10 minutes
capital city will quickly become your second home. from campus
Our vibrant cultural and athletic scene features Fun stuff: International Buskers
Festival, Atlantic Film Festival,
world-class events and concerts. Music lovers
Tall Ships Challenge
have flocked to recent concerts by Hedley, Feist,
Carrie Underwood and James Blunt, among
others. There are countless multicultural flying times to halifax from:
Vancouver 6.5 hours
celebrations, restaurants, theatre productions and Calgary 5 hours
coffee shops. And Halifax will attract thousands Toronto 2 hours
Montreal 1.5 hours
of visitors when the city hosts the Canada Winter Boston 1.5 hours
Games in 2011. New York 2 hours
Washington DC 2 hours
This is a lively city but it’s still small enough to
navigate easily. It takes just 20 minutes to walk
from our main campus to downtown. Full-time Montreal Halifax
students enjoy unlimited use of buses and ferries
during the school year. Buses and . . . ferries? Toronto Boston
New York
You bet – throughout the day they ply the water
Washington
between Halifax and Dartmouth, our sister city
across the harbour.

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Come for a day,
stay for a degree
Ready to discover Dalhousie and all we offer?
We host many get-acquainted activities, including
an annual open house and daily campus tours.
Or visit dal.ca for virtual tours of our scenic
campus and residences.

Take a campus tour

To get the best feel for Dalhousie, explore our campus
with a current student as your guide. Eat in a dining hall,
chat with professors and students. You can even meet with
an admissions advisor, attend a class or talk with a coach.

Set up your tour by calling 1.902.494.2587,

or sign up at dal.ca.

So what about the

weather?
In Nova Scotia, we embrace our changing seasons and
welcome the unique beauty that autumn, winter,
spring and summer bring to our province.

Because Halifax is a coastal city, we enjoy a temperate climate.

The ocean is part of our life here, so sailing and water sports
are enjoyed through spring, summer and autumn.
Year-round surfing and hiking is popular along our coast.
Spring is a wonderful season of renewal, and summer’s
warm temperatures draw everyone outside to bask in relaxed
activities and sun-drenched days. The autumn is spectacular
in Nova Scotia, as cooler temperatures transform our trees
and woodlands into panoramas of vivid reds, golds and yellows.
Winter is crisp and fresh, and the perfect opportunity for
skiing and outdoor skating. (And if you’ve never built a
snowman, be sure it’s on your “to do” list.)

Average temperatures in Halifax range from a comfortable

10°C in fall to -5°C in winter; from 4°C in early spring to
18°C and warmer in summer.

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 Financing your education
FINANCES & aDMISSIONS
When you choose Dalhousie, you’re making a sound
investment in your future. We’re serious about investing,
too — in students just like you. From an extensive range of
scholarship, bursary and financial assistance programs to
hundreds of on-campus employment opportunities, we are
committed to helping you fund your education.
Estimated costs
Fall and Winter Terms
2010/2011 fees: CDN$
Tuition and incidental fees* $6,800
Books and supplies $1,000
Residence (accommodation and food)** $8,700
Canadian Student Total $16,500
For International Students
Differential fee $7,260
Health insurance $636
International Student Total $24,396
* Based on courses in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Fees vary by program.
** Based on the average residence rate for a double room.
Building a budget
If you’ve never budgeted before, now is the time to
start. Be sure to include required academic expenses,
the scholarships you expect to receive, personal savings,
and contributions from family members, along with
expenses such as travel costs and spending money.
Visit moneymatters.dal.ca for more information
on funding and budgeting.
Academic entrance scholarships
High School students who apply for September admission,
and have submitted a complete admissions application by
March 15, are eligible for academic entrance scholarships.
Academic scholarships are valued at up to $39,000 (CDN)
and are awarded on the basis of academic performance.
All students are eligible, regardless of citizenship.
International Baccalaureate (IB) students and Shad Valley
participants are eligible for special awards. For more
information on scholarships and consideration,
visit moneymatters.dal.ca.
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Entrance awards
(separate applications required)
Dalhousie offers a variety of entrance awards ranging
in value up to $40,000 (CDN). These awards take into
consideration financial need, extracurricular activities,
community service and/or leadership experience.
Eligibility varies by award. For more information on
entrance awards and to download application forms,
visit moneymatters.dal.ca.
Scholarships are not only available at the beginning of your
studies. Many upper-year Dalhousie students are awarded
in-course scholarships based on academic performance.
Bursaries and temporary loans
Despite careful planning, students sometimes run into
financial hardship. We are here to help. Hundreds of
Dalhousie students receive non-repayable bursaries
every year. Others who experience short-term
challenges receive temporary loans.
The Canada Student Loans Program
The Canada Student Loans Program helps many students.
To get started, we’ve provided contact information for the
National Student Loans Service Centre and each province
or territory’s student loan office at moneymatters.dal.ca.
U.S. student loan programs
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes Dalhousie
for the Direct Stafford and Plus Loan Programs. Dalhousie
is also recognized by some private lending agencies. Our
U.S. Department of Education School Code is 00683800.
The student loan application process is very different
for U.S. students attending a foreign school. Visit
moneymatters.dal.ca for application information.
Note: students attending a school outside the U.S.
are not eligible to receive Federal Grants.
Admission requirements direct from high school
You can be admitted to many Dalhousie programs directly from high school. The subjects required for admission to various
programs are listed below, as well as the minimum required Grade 12 averages. Admission to some programs at Dalhousie
is competitive; meeting the minimum entrance average does not guarantee admission. Normally 70 per cent or higher is
necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

All courses are Grade 12 academic or advanced. Ontario: 4U or 4M courses.

n

Bachelor of: English Math Science Additional Academic Subjects Minimum Overall Average
Arts ✓ 4 other courses 70%
Music1 ✓ 4 other courses 70%
Commerce ✓ ✓* 3 other courses 75%
Management ✓ ✓* 3 other courses 70%
Science2 ✓ ✓** 3 other courses 75%
Computer Science ✓ ✓** 3 other courses 70%
Community Design ✓ ✓* 1 Science 2 other courses 75%
Informatics ✓ ✓* 3 other courses 70%
Engineering ✓ ✓** Chemistry and Physics 1 other course 70%
Health Professions:
Health Promotion ✓ Biology or Chemistry 3 other courses 70%
Interdisciplinary Health Studies (proposed) ✓ ✓* 3 other courses 70%
Kinesiology ✓ ✓* 3 other courses 75%
Nursing ✓ ✓* Biology and Chemistry 1 other course 70%
Recreation (Therapeutic) ✓ Biology or Chemistry 3 other courses 70%
Recreation Management ✓ ✓* Biology or Chemistry 2 other courses 70%

Health Science:
Diagnostic Cytology ✓ ✓* Biology and Chemistry 1 other course 75%
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound ✓ ✓* Physics and Biology 1 other course 75%
Nuclear Medicine Technology ✓ ✓* Physics and Chemistry 1 other course 75%
Radiological Technology ✓ ✓* Physics, and one of Biology 1 other course 75%
or Chemistry
Respiratory Therapy ✓ ✓* Chemistry, and one of 1 other course 75%
Biology or Physics
1 Students applying to Music are also required to demonstrate proficiency as instrumental or vocal performers in an audition/interview, and knowledge of the basic
rudiments of music theory (equivalent to Grade II theory, Royal Conservatory of Music) and aural dictation through written diagnostic tests.
2 Students who wish to complete first year in the Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP) must apply to the Bachelor of Science program and select the DISP option
on the application form. In addition to meeting the English and Math requirements for the BSc, students must also complete two of Chemistry, Biology or Physics, and
one additional university preparatory course.

Math courses that fulfil the admission requirements

*Required Math (one of) **Required Math (one of)
Alberta Applied Math 30, Pure Math 30, Math 31 Pure Math 30, Math 31
British Columbia Applications of Math 12, Principles of Math 12, Calc 12 Principles of Math 12, Calc 12
Manitoba Applied Math 40S, Pre-Calc 40S Pre-Calc 40S
New Brunswick Trig and 3-Space 121/122, Adv. Math w/Intro to Calc 120 Adv. Math w/Intro to Calc 120
Newfoundland Math 3204, 3205, 3207 Math 3207
Nova Scotia Math 12, Adv. Math 12, Pre-Calc 12, Calc 12 Pre-Calc 12, Calc 12
Ontario Data Mgmt (MDM4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U),
Calc and Vectors (MCV4U) Calc and Vectors (MCV4U)
PEI Math 621A, 621B, 611B Math 621B, 611B
Quebec CEGEP Math CEGEP Calc I and II
Saskatchewan Math B30, Math C30, Calc 30 Math C30, Calc 30
Outside Canada Senior Level Math Senior Level Math (Pre-Calc or Calc)
IB Curriculum Standard or Higher Level Math (Math Studies does not meet Math requirements) Standard or Higher Level Math

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 International
Baccalaureate (IB)
Students who complete the International
Baccalaureate Diploma must receive a minimum
of 26 points as well as meet the subject
requirements listed on page 31. IB students who
have completed Higher Level subjects with a
result of 5, 6, or 7 may be eligible for university
credit. We also offer a second-year credit for
Theory of Knowledge to students who receive
a C or better. In addition to general entrance
scholarship consideration, Diploma candidates
are also eligible for specific IB scholarships.
To be considered for these awards students
must submit their anticipated IB grades.
Advanced Placement (AP)
courses
Students may be eligible for university credit for
AP courses in which a national exam result of
4 or 5 is achieved. The completion of AP
courses is also considered during assessment
for entrance scholarships.
Transfer students
If you have attended another post-secondary
institution, you may be able to transfer to
Dalhousie and receive credit for courses you have
completed elsewhere. Normally, a cumulative
GPA of at least 2.2 at your previous institution is
the minimum required to transfer to Dalhousie.
For more information on the transfer credit
process, visit www.registrar.dal.ca/transfercredits.
This site includes a link to the transfer credit
equivalencies table, which contains information
on classes that have been recognized for credit in
the past.
SAT or ACT scores
If you’re applying from a U.S.-based curriculum,
we look for SAT results with a total score of 1650.
ACT results are also acceptable with a composite
score of at least 23 and with no individual score
less than 20. Home-schooled students can also
present a SAT or ACT score for admission and
scholarship consideration.

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How to apply
Step 1:
Complete an application form
(print or online)
To apply online or to download a paper application, visit
www.registrar.dal.ca. Be sure to include your application
fee with your completed application.
Step 2:
Submit official transcripts
Have your official transcripts sent directly from your high
school, college or university to the Registrar’s Office.
Ontario students who have provided an OUAC number
on their application form are not required to submit
official transcripts.
Some applicants may be required to submit supporting
documents in addition to official transcripts. Please read
the application form carefully as it will indicate when
additional documentation is required.
Apply by March 15th to be considered for academic
entrance scholarships.
Some programs have specific application deadlines.
Visit dal.ca for details.
We’re here to help you navigate
the application process
Phone: 902.494.2450
Email: admissions@dal.ca
Self-reported grades
(October 15 to December 31)
We begin considering applications for admission in mid-
October. If you are applying for admission directly from
high school and completed your studies in Canada, you
have the option to self-report your grades. Self-reporting
gives you the opportunity to apply prior to completing
your first semester courses. We will consider your
application for admission on the basis of your Grade 11
final marks and your planned Grade 12 classes.
To self-report your grades, complete the online application
and include a list of your Grade 11 classes and the
corresponding grades, as well as a list of your planned
Grade 12 classes.
English proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English, or whose
high school program was not taught in English, must
provide an English proficiency test score. The required
minimum test scores include: IELTS 6.5 and TOEFL 90
(Internet-based). Other English language proficiency test
scores are also accepted. Please visit dal.ca for a more
comprehensive list.
If your test scores are lower than our stated minimum but
you otherwise meet admission requirements, you may be
able to study part-time at Dalhousie while participating in
language upgrading. Details on ESL programs and services
are available at dal.ca.
Official documents, such as transcripts and test scores,
should be mailed directly to Dalhousie from your testing
agency or issuing institution. Please include an official
certified English translation if these documents are
written in another language.
Important documents
If you are not a Canadian citizen, and are planning to
study in Canada for longer than six months, you will
need to apply to a Canadian Visa Office for a Study
Permit. In support of your application for a Study Permit,
you will need to provide: a valid passport, your Dalhousie
acceptance letter, and evidence of adequate funds to live
and study in Canada. Other documentation may also be
required. Visit www.cic.gc.ca for more information.
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 Find your future
alumni

more than 100,000 alumni already have

Your degree holds prestige worldwide and immediately connects you with thousands
of other Dalhousie graduates who are influencing and improving our world – some
publicly and profoundly, others more quietly but in equally important ways.
At graduation, you take your place within our network of graduates and become
linked – socially and professionally – with others around the globe, in places
like Toronto, Boston, New York, London, Bermuda and Hong Kong.

Robin Sharma (LLM’91) Joni Guptill (MD’81) Richard Currie (BEng'60)

Author, international leadership
speaker, founder of Sharma
Leadership Int.
Ian Hanomansing (LLB’86)
Gemini Award-winning news
anchor, reporter with CBC-TV’s
The National
President, Doctors Without Former chairman, Bell Canada;
Borders, Canada former president, Loblaw Co. Ltd.
and George Weston Ltd.
Kathryn Sullivan (PhD’78)
First American woman to Bertha Wilson (LLB’57)
walk in space First woman appointed to the
Supreme Court of Canada

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“Dalhousie gave me the freedom to
pursue my passions. Dalhousie’s culture
is one of openness and flexibility.
There were doors open everywhere.”
– Zoe Caron (BSc’07)
Vice-President, Sierra Club of Canada
Co-author, Global Warming for Dummies
Climate policy and advocacy specialist, WWF-Canada

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Dalhousie at a glance
Faculty: 1,012 professors
Percentage of faculty with PhD or doctorate: 92
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1
Degree programs: 180
Study abroad: more than 70 exchange programs in over 60 countries
World-class researchers: 50 Canada Research Chairs
Research funding: more than $128 million annually
Student assistance: over $40 million per year in scholarships,
bursaries, student jobs
Number of library volumes per student: 155
Student housing spaces: 2,200, in a wide variety of residences
Student clubs and organizations: over 225
School mascot: Tiger
School colors: Black and gold
Number of varsity teams: 14
Academic All-Canadian Student Athletes: 62
Campus size: 32 hectares (79 acres)
Established: 1818, one of Canada’s first universities
Founder: George Ramsay, Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia and
  Ninth Earl of Dalhousie

Student profile
16,000 students: 56% female, 44% male
Close to 1,400 international students from over 110 countries
60% of first-year students receive entrance scholarships
86 Rhodes Scholars — among the top universities in the world

Viewbook information is subject to change. Please consult the Dalhousie University calendar
or dal.ca for complete information.
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