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DSU Orientation
September 1, 2025
Note: These events are for first-year Dalhousie University students only
Academic Orientation Day
- Time: There are 3 sessions available: 10 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1 PM.
Each session will have the same information. Pick one that works for you! - Location: McInnes Room, Student Union Building
- Start your university journey strong with Academic Orientation Day! This two-hour event features University 101 and a guided tour of your faculty—designed to help you feel confident, connected, and ready for the year ahead. We’ll cut through the confusion, showing you exactly how to navigate campus services and decode all that new lingo. Get the practical strategies you need to conquer your courses and make the most of your time here at Dal.
Writing Centre Cool Treat Drop-in
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Location: Killam Atrium, 6225 University Avenue
- Beat the heat and kick off your semester with a free freezie! Drop by the Writing Centre’s Cool Treat Drop-In to grab a sweet treat and discover how we can support you with university writing. Whether you’re looking for tips on essays, assignments, or just want to know where to start, we’re here to help you adapt and thrive. No appointment needed—just stop by, say hi, and enjoy a freezie on us!
Drop-In Schedule Building
- Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
- Location: Council Chambers Room – Second Floor, Student Union Building
- After acing University 101, dive into a hands-on session with experienced counsellors where you’ll learn how to create your own class schedule. Get practical tips and step-by-step guidance to organize your courses, manage your time effectively, and set yourself up for a successful semester.
- Build confidence in planning your academic path and take control of your Dal experience!
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
- Time: 6 -7:15 PM
- Location: Scotiabank Auditorium, McCain Building
- A candid talk about sex, consent, and communication. This is your chance to anonymously ask Venus Envy all your questions about sex, hooking up, STIs, toys, and more!
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Venus Envy is an education-based feminist sex shop and bookstore located in Kjipuktuk(Halifax), we are queer and trans owned and run. Since opening in 1998 Venus Envy has strived to be a safe space to explore desires and expand knowledge on topics surrounding sexual health, gender and sexuality, feminism, and social justice.
- Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
- Location: Assigned lounges in residence
- Description: Do you miss your old family shows? Do the Dunkaroos, Kool-aid, and Gushers of the past call for your name? Are you looking for the perfect way to unwind after a long weekend of Orientation Activity? Look no further than Nostalgia Night. Bring your new friends, your comfiest clothes and blankets, and bask in the relaxed atmosphere watching your favorite shows, listening to music, and eating your favourite snacks that all scratch that nostalgia itch just right!