Parents, guardians and families

All the info, in one place

As a parent, guardian or family member, your��ܱ��ǰ�� is important to helping your student succeed in their new home-away-from-home. To help, we've brought together key information that will help you and your student prepare for living at Dal.

A student stands near a vehicle with her parents. Her mother is holding the handle of a red suitcase as she moves into residence.

Residence quick links

Special dietary needs

We’re committed to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for our entire campus community. That means ensuring we have options to meet every dietary requirement.

Find out more in our Campus dining section

Download the Allergy-Friendly Dining Quick Guide [PDF-669KB] for our Halifax Campuses

Contact your student in residence

Looking to contact your student while they’re at Dal?

Make sure your student has completed a Personal Information Release Form (PIRF) to give us permission to give you details on their whereabouts (students do this as part of the Before you Arrive module).

To send mail or packages, get the building address and make sure to follow the required format:

Student name
Box #
Residence Name 
Residence Address 
PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3H 4R2

Get the address for your student's residence