Events

Dalhousie's Orientation Week runs from Sunday, September 2nd to Wednesday, September 5th. These four days are all about meeting new people, expanding your comfort zone, getting acquainted with your new community, and having a great time! Maybe you’ll meet your new BFF during a waterfight, find a new hobby while touring Halifax on a bicycle, or decide to change your major after meeting a Professor who is really passionate about her field. Whatever the case may be, after this week, you should know why we say We Built this City on Black and Gold!
*We strongly encourage you to carry a water bottle and your health card with you throughout the week. Safety first!

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Field PartySunday, 12pm

After a busy morning of traveling and unpacking you’ll need to let loose and get a little crazy! The Field Party will help you do just that with water fights, bouncy castles, tricycles, and much more. Plus a free BBQ to help you keep your strength!

When: 12pm – 5pm
Where: The Quad
Bring: DalCard, fancy new t-shirt- and leave behind things you don't want getting wet!

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Black & Gold NightSunday, 9pm

Come dressed in your classiest Black and Gold for a night out on campus! The upper floor of Club SuperSub (the Student Union Building) will be rocking out with a 1000 person dance party! If a lower key event is more your style, the Grawood (your campus bar) will be hosting another event downstairs. You'll get to experience Open Mic Night, Trivia, and Dal's Got Talent all wrapped into one exciting event!

When: 9pm – 1am
Where: Student Union Building
Bring: DalCard, props or instruments if you'd like to perform at the Grawood

DalympicsMonday, 10am

We’ll start with one of Orientation Week’s loudest and most exciting events- the Cheer-Off! The day will continue with Olympic-style games (like the Bungee Basketball Shoot, Human Checkers, and the Belly-Flop Competition) but don’t worry, your last name doesn’t have to be Phelps to enjoy this one!

When: 10am – 4pm
Where: Meet outside the Dalplex
Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, swimsuit, running shoes, dal/house swag, and lots of energy!

Survivorman & Venus EnvyMonday

First, be entertained as Survivorman (Les Straud) combines music, film, and story to share his adventures and captivate his audience. Then, enjoy Venus Envy's educational yet entertaining presentation. It won't be the same birds & bees chat you're used to!

When: 7pm – 10pm, Monday, September 3rd
Where: The McInnis Room (2nd floor of the SUB)
Bring: DalCard

Faculty OrientationsTuesday, 9am

Find your classes, learn about your program, and meet your new professors and classmates. Each faculty will be hosting an exciting event first thing in the morning followed by a reception where lunch will be provided.

When: 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, September 4th
Where: You'll go to different locations based on your faculty. Specifics TBA.
Bring: DalCard

Welcome to the FamTuesday, 12pm

This is your official welcome into the Dalhousie family! You’ll have a chance to hear from Dalhousie’s top decision makers and learn what it really means to be a Dal Tiger- not to mention you'll get ice cream and a free scarf!

When: 12pm – 1pm
Where: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Bring: DalCard

HFXploreTuesday, 1:30pm

Bring your adventurous side out to explore your new home- Halifax! This Amazing Race style event will introduce you to some of what the city has to offer. You might find yourself at a Java Blend Coffee Tasting, making Tea with Saggy J, or visiting the oh so popular, Moksha Yoga studio.

When: 1:30pm-5pm
Where: Meet at the Sexton Field to begin.
Bring: DalCard, water, good walking shoes, ENERGY!

Fam JamTuesday, 7pm

Join us for Dalhousie's very first Orientation Week Fam Jam! We'll start by gathering in the Dalplex, where you'll have the chance to hear from one of Dal's favourite Orientation Week presenters, Drew Dudley. The evening will finish with the After Jam at a different location. You'll have to stay to the end to find out where we'll be, plus get more Dal swag to wear to the final sports game!

When: 7pm - 11pm
Where: Dalplex
Bring: Dalcard, good vibes

Shine DayWednesday, 8:30am

Every year we have a blast going out on the town to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. Each house will get to do their own mini-fundraiser - past ideas include car washes, musical busking, carrying groceries... the possibilities are endless. This is your chance to explore Halifax while contributing to a great cause and showing your house spirit!

When: 8:30am – 5pm
Where: McInnes Room (2nd floor of the SUB)
Bring: Water bottles, sunscreen, DalCard, anything that might help you earn some cash (like a guitar, crazy costumes, etc.)

Rugby GameWednesday, 8pm

Here’s your first big taste of Dalhousie spirit! Cheer on your Dalhousie Tigers in a game of Rugby you won’t want to miss! Afterwards, the first 450 students in the Grawood will enjoy a Toast to the East Coast featuring the Mellotones.

When: 8pm – 11pm
Where: Wickwire Field (Grawood afterwards)
Bring: Black and Gold Swag, DalCard

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