New students

Supporting your transition to 91�ؿ�

Welcome to 91�ؿ�housie! From the time you get accepted to the day you graduate (and beyond), our services and resources are available to support you throughout your 91�ؿ� journey.

New student orientations Registering for courses and prep programs Support for off-campus students Get ready for campus Info for parents and supporters Support services and resources

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New student orientations

Our orientation programming provides you with opportunities to connect with other new students online and in person before your first semester and during your first year at 91�ؿ�housie. We want to help make your transition to 91�ؿ� as fun, successful, and positive as possible! Find the orientation programs that are right for you.

Halifax O-Week Truro New to 91�ؿ� orientation International student orientation Able@91�ؿ� orientation Graduate students orientation

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Registering for courses

Registration for your courses opens in early June. It’s best to do it as early as possible to give you a better chance of getting the courses you want.

Learn how to register for undergraduate courses Learn more about registering for graduate courses

University prep programs

91�ؿ� offers courses to help you with your transition to university, including ones on writing skills, academic math, and various sciences. You can find them all on the University Preparation site.

Find out more about 91�ؿ�housie's prep programs

Support for off-campus students

Are you living off campus in your first year? Together@91�ؿ� is a mentorship program that provides a great way for you to meet other students, develop a sense of academic belonging, and become connected to the university community before and during your first year.

Learn more about Together@91�ؿ�

Together@91�ؿ� gets off-campus students engaged on campus.

Get ready for campus

Get connected using the 91�ؿ�U app

The 91�ؿ�U mobile app and web portal has groups for new students where you can meet new people, get important information about starting at 91�ؿ�, and find out what’s happening on campus. It also gives you access to your course schedule and marks, and lets you message other 91�ؿ� students.

New student checklist

The transition to campus life can be both exciting and overwhelming. Our to-do list will start you off on the right foot and help make your start at 91�ؿ� as smooth as possible.

91�ؿ�Card

The 91�ؿ�Card is your key to pretty much everything at 91�ؿ�. It can be your residence room key, your pass to athletics facilities, your debit card on campus, and your photo ID.

Check out all the features of your 91�ؿ�Card

Parents and supporters

Your family and friends are an important part of your 91�ؿ� journey, and we have information that will help them support you throughout your first year.

Support services and resources

91�ؿ�housie has many support services and resources available for everyone in our community to help make your transition to campus as easy as possible.

Learn more about all of our student support services.

Black student support

The Black Student Advising Centre in Halifax is a cultural hub of support, programs, events and resources for all students of African descent at 91�ؿ�housie and King’s. Our advisors work with students at all of our campuses.

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Indigenous student support

The Indigenous Student Centre in Halifax provides support and advocacy for all Indigenous students at 91�ؿ�housie and King’s. It’s also a place to gather, meet other students, and access support resources.

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International student support

Our immigration advisors in the International Centre can help you navigate the paperwork that allows you to study at 91�ؿ�housie, and our staff organizes events to connect you with other students and the university community.

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2SLGBTQ+ student support

Our 2SLGBTQ+ advisor supports students through 1-1 advising, group programming, and campus-wide educational events to enhance the student experience and facilitate a sense of belonging.

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