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Welcome to 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß

17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university. Through teaching and learning, research, and service, we drive the region’s intellectual, social and economic development and make a lasting impact on our world.

With over 200 years of achievement, our legacy lives in our people and the impact we make — in developing ideas, knowledge and talent to build a better country and a better world.

Located in the heart of Halifax, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a diverse, purpose-driven community, one that spans 13 faculties and conducts more than $214 million in research each year.

As we enter of our third century, we are more relevant, more connected and more vibrant than ever. And our best is still to come.

Select one of our Halifax campuses below to learn more.
Take the Studley tour Take the Sexton tour Take the Carleton tour
Aerial photo of the buildings on Studley Campus in Halifax

Studley Tour

LeMarchant Place is a newer building on campus, providing multiple student resources, while also housing students in both traditional and non-traditional style residence rooms. Resources include the Recruitment and Admissions offices, the Student Health and Wellness Centre, and the International Centre. The Atrium – another feature of LMP – is an additional space, the backdrop for events throughout the year.

1246 LeMarchant Street

The Student Union Building, better known as the SUB, is a gathering place for students – with many food services and hosting places for events – but also a fabulous hub of student resources. The 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Bookstore, Bissett Student Success Centre, and Dal Outdoors Society Gear library are just a few of these resources.

6136 University Ave

The Rowe Building is one of the first on campus to be built with sustainable, green principles. It is the faculty building of Commerce and Management, with plenty of lecture halls and classrooms. This building offers many opportunities for real-world integration within the classes. The Bloomberg Lab (real-time stock exchange for students) is one of the many features of this faculty building.

6100 University Ave

This building, home to the faculty of Computer Science, hosts many comp-sci events, houses different hubs— such as the ShiftKey labs and DeepSense research platform—and has multiple lecture halls and classrooms. It is a very interactive building, with touch screens, and houses many student resources, including student advisors, co-op support, and more.

6050 University Ave

17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Arts Centre is extremely multifaceted; inside the building, there is a sculpture court, The 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Art Gallery, which is the oldest public art gallery in the province, and the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, which is a popular venue for performances in the year.

The Fountain School of Performing Arts is adjacent to the back of the building, and houses programs such as music, theatre, cinema, and costume studies.

6101 University Ave

McCain is home to two of Dal’s larger auditoriums –with about 500 and 250 seats respectively –as well as many other classrooms throughout the building. Many first-year lectures happen in these bigger auditoriums, with tutorials or labs in the classrooms – smaller, upper year arts and social sciences also go on in many of these classrooms.

This faculty building is also home to a fireplace lounge, a mezzanine space, and arts and social science department offices.

6135 University Avenue

The Killam Library is the second largest library east of Montreal – it has a gorgeous atrium space, various study areas, food services, and many student resources. Resources include the Writing Centre, 2SLGBTQIA+ advisors, computer lab, accessibility centre, and the Indigenous Community Space. The Killam also houses over 1 million printed volumes and gives students access to over 40, 000 journals.

6225 University Avene

The Chemistry Building is one of the oldest buildings on 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß campus. The Chemistry ‘Podium’ was more recently added and is one of the most modern undergraduate chemistry laboratories in North America! Within the building, there is also a chemical storage facility and a glassblowing lab.

6274 Coburg Road

One of the most iconic and recognizable ‘postcard’ locations on the tour is the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Quad leading up to the Henry Hicks Building.

This green area is location for many events throughout the year and is a hub for studying and meeting up with friends during both warmer and cooler months (Snowball fights! Picnics!). It is also the location of the older and more historic buildings of 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Campus, including the Henry Hicks, which has many administrative offices, as well as a few classrooms.

6283 Alumni Crescent

This section of campus is host to a few different notable buildings: the Chase Building is home to the faculties of math and statistics, and houses a math help centre on the first floor; and the Sir James Dunn Building is home to the faculties of physics and atmospheric sciences, and houses both a planetarium and a Lidar-atmosphere laser.

On the other side of Lord 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Dr. is the University of King’s College – it is a separate institution; however, 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß does have a unique partnership with Kings.

6287 Castine Way

A silent study space added in 2011, the Wallace McCain Learning Commons is a perfect space for students to delve into their schoolwork individually or collaboratively. Study rooms can be booked online, printing services are available, and First Year Interest Groups are also held here.

6305 Castine Way

The Life Sciences Centre (LSC) is home to faculties of biology, psychology, earth and environmental sciences, marine affairs, and oceanography. Attached is the Steele Ocean Science Building.

Both buildings boast many different research features: the SeaCycler, an oceanographic mooring system; the Aquatron, a world-renowned marine research facility, and the touch-tanks living lab, filled with sea life collected by students for observation!

1355 Oxford Street

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The Dalplex is 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s recently updated athletic facilities, with changerooms, a high-performance training room, and a weightroom on the upper floor. There are also fitness studios in the Dalplex.

Attached is the Fieldhouse, the only facility of its kind in North America – inside are different courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, etc., a track, and in the lower fieldhouse, an Olympic sized swimming pool.

6260 South Street

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Sexton Tour

The first stop on the Sexton tour is the newest building on campus, the Emera IDEA Building. With the heavy prototyping lab, a woodshop, the Makerspace, light prototyping and electrical labs, students in all interest areas have the opportunity for hands-on learning both inside and outside the classroom.Ìý This is the perfect place to develop individual projects of interest or taking one of many workshops offered!

1345 Norma Eddy Lane

Home to the school of Architecture, the Medjuck Building is the oldest on the Sexton campus. One third of the space is studio space with 24/7 availability for students, while much of the rest of the building houses classrooms, design studios, and offices. At this stop, learn more about the architecture program, learning experiences, and projects.

5410 Spring Garden Road

Off DaCosta Row, the F Building is the Chemical Engineering building, hosting a notable hydrogen application laboratory. The smaller, Sexton House beside it houses the faculty of architecture and Dean of planning’s office.

5273 DaCosta Row

5263 DaCosta Row

Many sporting events as well as end of year exams go on in the Sexton Gymnasium. In the lower levels, there is the T-Room, a student bar, different cardio and weight rooms, as well as the Imhotep Legacy Academy. This stop on the tour also provides information on different ways to get involved outside the classroom.

1360 Barrington St

The Melda Murray Student Centre – housing various student services, resources, and events – is located in this section of Sexton campus. Co-op for engineering, a highly recommended option, is also discussed at this stop – it gives students a wide variety of job opportunities while still in school, setting 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Engineering graduates apart from other applicants.

5230 DaCosta Row

An alumni lounge (available to current students) and the Fredericks café compose the bulk of this main floor of the building. In this space you can also find the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Bookstore and the Accessibility office. Go up to the third floor for the Sexton library, which houses a variety of resources – and a great view of the harbour!

5287 Morris Street

Both C and I buildings are made up of extensive hallways. The C sections are home to the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines, with many office and classroom spaces, as well as the materials and ocean research hubs. In the I building, the Industrial Engineering subsection houses ergonomics and manufacturing labs.

5269 Morris St.

The Richard Murray Design Building is home to 450 seat Irving Oil auditorium, four new design studios for Architecture and Planning students, bookable student meeting rooms, ample seating collaborative space, as well as engineering student society. Design Commons on the 2ndÌýfloor features open concept collaboration space, and study spaces for students.

Morris St, Halifax, NS

The final stop on the tour – hear all about the Sexton Campus dining hall, as well as other supports and academic highlights of the building. The Dean’s office for the Faculty of Engineering, the Undergraduate Studies Office, and the School of Planning are all located here in O'Brien Hall.Ìý

5217 Morris Street

as you walk to our audio tour narrated by current students sharing their tips, favourite spots, and experiences on campus.

Carleton Tour

The first stop on the Carleton tour is the Dentistry Building, home to Canada’s first dental faculty and the only dental school in Atlantic Canada. Alongside Fillings Café in the lobby, you’ll find clinical spaces, a public dental hospital, and upper floors dedicated to health research and student support. With hands-on learning, internships, and vibrant student societies, this building reflects the strong sense of community we have here at Dal.

5981 University Avenue

The next stop on the Carleton tour is the Forrest Building, the oldest building on any of Dal’s campuses and home to the Schools of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy. Nursing students start on Studley Campus before moving here for hands-on learning through clinical placements, simulation labs, and community-based practicums.

The building also houses the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Nursing Society, which brings students together through events like weekly socials and the annual Nursing Ball. With strong academic programs and realistic training environments, the Forrest Building plays a central role in preparing future healthcare professionals.

5869 University Ave

The next stop on the Carleton tour is the Tupper Building, the tallest building at 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß and the heart of the Medical School. Named after Sir Charles Tupper, the building houses biomedical departments, research labs, and classrooms across its 15 stories.

Just off the main lobby, you’ll find the Kellogg Health Sciences Library, a quiet study space and key resource for students in medicine, dentistry, and health. Connected to the Tupper is the Tupper Link, which helps bring together academic spaces and student services across the Carleton Campus.

5850 College St

This part of the Carleton Campus features a busy student hub with four lecture auditoriums, casual seating areas, and a Starbucks café. The auditoriums host both university classes and public events. Ìý

Just past Starbucks, the Clinical Research Centre houses a lecture hall and key administrative offices for Dal’s Medical School, including departments like Bioethics and Community Health. Nearby, students can find quiet corners to study or socialize, and a walkway connecting the Tupper Building to the CHEB for quick access between classes.

5850 College St

The Last stop on the Carleton tour is the Collaborative Health Education Building, 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s newest and only purpose-built facility for interprofessional health education in Atlantic Canada. Designed to foster collaboration, it brings together students from medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and social work to learn and work together in classrooms, simulation labs, and practice settings.

The building features a large library common, high-tech simulation labs with 3D printing and silicone casting for hands-on learning, and realistic clinical spaces where students develop skills in teamwork, communication, and patient care; all preparing them for real-world health careers.

5793 University Ave

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