Move‑in Day
We look forward to meeting you
The residence complex on the Agricultural Campus is located on Horseshoe Cres., directly off of College Road. (View our campus map and building directory.)
- Move-in Day: Aug. 30, 2025 (Additional appointments available Aug. 31-Sept. 2. First year students are encouraged to arrive on Aug. 30.)
- Move-in Times: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; scheduled appointments for every hour (will be scheduled in Before You Arrive module)
If you cannot move in during the scheduled check in times, please email residence.ac@dal.ca to make alternate arrangements.
Move-in instructions: Fall 2025
- Drive into Horseshoe Crescent at your scheduled move-in time. Follow signage. There will be volunteers to help guide you.
- Go directly to the residence building you’ve been assigned to at your scheduled move in time. Please bring your move-in helpers. You will receive your room keys and sign any outstanding paperwork. If you are New to Dal, you can pick up your DalCard when you check in. Staff will be available to help direct you to your room. A Community Housing Leader will complete a room inspection.  Â
- Move your vehicle. There is limited space in front of each building. Once your vehicle is unpacked, please move it to the large parking lot located on the backside of Chapman House. Do not block the flow of traffic with your vehicle, these are emergency vehicle lanes. If you have brought your own vehicle to campus, please note overnight parking is located behind Chapman House.
- Any online orders you’ve made before you arrived can be picked up from the Residence Office, located in Fraser House (10 Horseshoe Cres.). To make sure you are only bringing allowed items to residence, please check What to Bring to Residence.
- Returning students can pick up belongings from storage. Staff will be able to assist with opening the storage rooms
Download your move-in instructions and take them with you to make your move in easy and stress-free!
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