Meet the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ community
Each semester, the Faculty of Graduate Studies welcomes new students joining us from locations locally, nationally and around the world. To bring us all together, we’ve created  Together@Dal: Grad Edition (T@DGE).
T@DGE features Brightspace modules designed to introduce you to the resources available at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and equip you to start your degree program.  
We look forward to welcoming you to the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ graduate student community!
In case you missed it! We also have a checklist for new graduate students.
Workshops and panel discussions
Join us, in person or virtually, for an opportunity to learn more about life as a graduate student at Dal, what resources are available to you, and connect with fellow graduate students.
Date: Thursday, February 23Â
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ASTÂ (Registration closes February 22 at 4 p.m.)
Live Events
Join us, in person or virtually, for an opportunity to learn more about life as a graduate student at Dal, what resources are available to you, and connect with fellow graduate students.
#GradChats and Q&As
Curious about life as a Dal graduate student? Chat with graduate peer mentors and expand your network.
Meet the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ community
Each semester, the Faculty of Graduate Studies welcomes new students joining us from locations locally, nationally and around the world. To bring us all together, we’ve created  Together@Dal: Grad Edition (T@DGE).
T@DGE features an in-person orientation, #gradchats with current graduate students, live virtual events, and Brightspace modules all designed to introduce you to the resources available at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and equip you to start your degree program.  
We look forward to welcoming you to the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ graduate student community!
In case you missed it! We also have a checklist for new graduate students.
Coming up on Campus
In addition to Together@Dal: Grad Edition, we also recommend exploring other New to Dal programming on campus.
T@DGE Orientation Workshops
Drop-ins welcome for in-person workshops, registration encouraged
*Location of orientation has changed to Weldon Law Building room 105*
Welcome to the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ graduate student community! We are excited to have you join us and wanted to introduce the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) team. Learn about supports from the FGS office and ask questions! Opening remarks from the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Date: August 27th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Event Type: In-Person
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýWeldon Law Building room 105
Unsure about what resources are available to you on campus? Come join this panel discussion to meet representatives from Bisset Student Centre, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Libraries, Centre for Learning and Teaching, Student Health & Wellness, Studying for Success, and Writing Centre to learn more about supports you have during your graduate studies at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥. Moderator: Mabel Ho, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement| Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Event Type: In-Person
Location: Weldon Law Building room 105
At the centre of every research-based graduate student’s life at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is their relationship with their supervisor. Come join us and hear current graduate students share their experiences about building a strong supervisory relationship. This will be a panel discussion and we also welcome your questions. Moderator: Valerie Chappe, PhD, Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Event Type: In-Person
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýWeldon Law Building room 105
New to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and to Canada? Come join us and hear current international graduate students share their experiences and lessons learned. This will be a panel discussion, so we welcome your questions. Moderator: Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Date: August 27th at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Event Type: In-person
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýWeldon Law Building room 105
Orientation events &Â #GradChats/Q&As
Curious about life as a Dal graduate student? Check out our upcoming orientation events to familiarize yourself with campus resources, expand your network and chat with graduate peer mentors.
Note: While the events below are categorized by location, most are offered in a hybrid format and can be attended online from anywhere.Â
International Student Orientation is designed to give all new international students an introduction to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, help to prepare them for life in Halifax, and provide them with opportunities to connect with other students. During the lunch hour, there will be a Mini-Resource Fair where students can learn about supports on and off campus.
Date and time:Â August 26 & 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Type: In person
Location: Sexton Campus (Richard Murray Design Building) on August 26 / Studley Campus (Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building) on August 27
NS ID & SIN Clinic at the International Centre
A drop-in session for new international students who qualify to get their NS ID and SIN. Learn about Access NS, Service Canada and other resources (CRA, RBC, etc.).
No registration required.Â
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð/³Ù¾±³¾±ð:ÌýAugust 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
°Õ²â±è±ð:ÌýIn person
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýInternational Centre (Halifax), Suite 1200 – 1246 Lemarchant Street
Meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)!
Welcome to the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ graduate student community! We are excited to have you join us and wanted to introduce the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) team. Learn about supports from the FGS office and ask questions!
Opening remarks from Dean Christian Blouin, Faculty of Graduate Studies.
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
Meet »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Campus Partners
Unsure about what resources are available to you on campus? Come join this panel discussion to meet representatives from Bisset Student Centre, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Libraries, Centre for Learning and Teaching, Student Health & Wellness, Studying for Success, and Writing Centre to learn more about supports you have during your graduate studies at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.
Moderator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement | Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
International Graduate Student Experiences at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥
New to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and to Canada? Come join us and hear current international graduate students share their experiences and lessons learned. This will be a panel discussion, so we welcome your questions.
Moderator:Â Dean Christian Blouin, Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
Grad Mentors Host a Social
Come connect, relax, and build community with fellow graduate students! Hosted by the FGS Grad Mentors, this casual social is a great opportunity to meet mentors and peers, share experiences, and make new connections across programs. Whether you're a returning student or new to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, everyone is welcome to drop in, enjoy refreshments, and grow your grad network.
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
Building a Strong Student/Supervisory Relationship
At the centre of every research-based graduate student’s life at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is their relationship with their supervisor. Come join us and hear current graduate students share their experiences about building a strong supervisory relationship. This will be a panel discussion and we also welcome your questions.
Moderator: Valerie Chappe, PhD, Associate Dean Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
Finding Your Way Through the AI Fog as a Graduate Student
Ongoing technological disruptions require more than ever a strong command of your discipline. Your generation of leaders will be the architects of how society defines expertise (no pressure!). In this session, we will discuss approaches to make informed decisions on the evolving ways to interact with information and documents.
Speaker: Christian Blouin, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 28 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Type: Hybrid
Location:Â Room 1028,ÌýKenneth C. Rowe Management Building (Studley Campus) or online via Teams ()
International Community Social
We will be offering drinks and donuts to welcome new students, and welcome back returning students.
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â September 3 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Type: In person
Location: International Centre (Halifax), Suite 1200 – 1246 Lemarchant Street
Meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)!
Welcome to the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ graduate student community on the Agricultural Campus! We are excited to have you join us and wanted to introduce the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) team, our campus partners, funding opportunities, GradPD programming, program overview and administrative requirements. Learn about supports from the university services and ask questions!
Opening remarks from Dr. Lord Abbey.
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 27 from 9 to 10 a.m.
°Õ²â±è±ð:ÌýHybrid
Location: Room 219 in the MacRae Library (Agricultural Campus) or online via Teams ()
Meet »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Campus Partners
Unsure about what resources are available to you on campus? Come join this panel discussion to meet representatives from Bisset Student Centre, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Libraries, Centre for Learning and Teaching, Student Health & Wellness, Studying for Success, and Writing Centre to learn more about supports you have during your graduate studies at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.
Moderator: Kala Hirtle Clarke, PhD, Director Professional Development and Student Engagement | Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
°Õ²â±è±ð:ÌýHybrid
Location: Room 219 in the MacRae Library (Agricultural Campus) or online via Teams ()
Agriculture Graduate Student Experiences at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥
New to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ and to Canada? Come join us and hear current international graduate students share their experiences and lessons learned. This will be a panel discussion, so we welcome your questions.
Moderator:Â Dean Christian Blouin, Faculty of Graduate Studies
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
°Õ²â±è±ð:ÌýHybrid
Location: Room 219 in the MacRae Library (Agricultural Campus) or online via Teams ()
Truro Grad Mentors Host a Social
Come connect, relax, and build community with fellow graduate students! Hosted by the FGS Grad Mentors, this casual social is a great opportunity to meet mentors and peers, share experiences, and make new connections across programs. Whether you're a returning student or new to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, everyone is welcome to drop in, enjoy refreshments, and grow your grad network.
No registration required.Â
Date and time:Â August 27 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
°Õ²â±è±ð:ÌýHybrid
Location: Room 219 in the MacRae Library (Agricultural Campus) or online via Teams ()
Brightspace modules
The T@DGE Brightspace course includes four modules that you can explore at your own pace. Sign in to using your »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ NetID and password, and click on 'Together@Dal: Grad Edition' under 'My Courses' on the left side of the page to get started. If you don't see the course listed, email us at TogetherGrad@dal.ca with your full name, NetID and B00 number, and we'll set you up.
Please note that all four modules are available to review until Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9 a.m. (AT), at which point the Brightspace page will no longer be accessible.Â
Module 1: What the Dal? Â
Find out how to get involved in the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ community and discover the campus resources available to help you succeed.
Module 2: Thriving in Graduate School Â
Learn how to stay motivated, resilient and confident when starting your program online.
Module 3: Relationship Building Â
Nobody makes it through graduate school alone. Discover the importance of making social connections and identify tips to stay in touch with your peers, professors, and departmental staff.
Module 4: Creating a Graduate Student Game Plan Â
Develop strategies to kick-start your graduate studies and build your skills through professional development.
Get recognized for your effortsÂ
When you complete the reflection activities at the end of each of the four modules, Together@Dal: Grad Edition can be added to your  Co-Curricular Record (CCR), a document that records your extra-curricular and volunteer activities.
More in-person events
New graduate students are encouraged to check out all New to Dal events, including International Student Orientation,ÌýAble@Dal, the Black Student Advising Centre (BSAC) Welcome Event,Ìýevents hosted by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), the 2SLGBTQ+ Services Fair, and more.