Important Dates & Deadlines
Check here for the dates and deadlines that are important to听residence life.
For academic dates and other information, go to the website.
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| September 2025 | 听 |
|---|---|
| September 1 | Labour Day 鈥� University closed but residences remain open for students moving in |
| September 1 | Dal Bookstore open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| September 2 | Residence Office open |
| September 2 | TRURO CAMPUS: Dining hall open for regular hours 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. |
| September 23 | All classes begin, fall term |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, University closed |
| October 2025 | 听 |
|---|---|
| TBD | December exam schedule posted |
| October 7 | Residence fees due for fall term For a complete list of important dates and deadlines related to your finances and academics, please听consult the university's official Important Dates calendar. |
| October 13 | Thanksgiving Day, University closed |
| October 17 | - Agricultural Campus, no afternoon classes |
| November 2025 | 听 |
|---|---|
| November 11 | Remembrance Day, University closed |
| November 10-14 | Fall Study Break (except students in co-op, clinics or internships) - no classes (University open) |
| December 2025 | 听 |
|---|---|
| TBD | Last day of classes, fall term |
| TBD | Exam period听 |
| TBD | Truro campus residences close at noon for holidays |
| TBD | Halifax campus residences close at noon for holidays |
| December 24-31 | University closed as of 12 p.m. Dec. 24 |
Important: End-of-Term Residence Closures
All residence buildings close immediately after exams in December and April. Please pay particular attention to dates for residence closure at the end of term and make your travel plans AFTER you know your own exam schedule.
| January 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day, University closed |
| January 4 | Residences open - traditional and non-traditional |
| January 7 | Classes begin, winter term |
| January 22 | Residence fees due |
| February 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| February 6 | Munro Day, University closed |
| February 16 | Nova Scotia Heritage Day, University closed |
| February 16-20 | Winter Study Break |
| April 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| April 3 | Good Friday, University closed |
| April 9 | Classes end |
| April 11-27 | Exam period |
| April 21 | Residences close at noon (Truro Campus) |
| April 28 | Residences close at noon (Halifax Campus) |
Important: End-of-Term Residence Closures
All residence buildings close immediately after exams in December and April. Please pay particular attention to dates for residence closure at the end of term and make your travel plans AFTER you know your own exam schedule.
| May 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| May 1 | Deadline for applications from direct from high school students to be included in the new student guarantee听 |
| May 11 | Summer classes begin |
| May 18 | Victoria Day, University closed |
| July 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| July 1 | Canada Day, University closed |
| August 2026 | 听 |
|---|---|
| August 3 | Halifax/Dartmouth Natal Day, University closed |
| August 13-22 | Exam period |
| TBD | Summer Residence closes at noon (Halifax campus) |
| TBD | Summer Residence closes at noon (Truro campus) |
| TBD | TRURO CAMPUS: RA Move in (by invite only) |
| August 23 | Last day for听DalCard Online Photo Submission听to guarantee cards are ready for pickup in residence.听 |
| TBD | HALIFAX CAMPUS: Early move-in available for international students. By request only. |
| TBD | TRURO CAMPUS: Early move-in available for international students. By request only. |