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Thousands settle into residence for a new academic year

The sights and stats of September

- September 11, 2026

A student moves in at Shirreff Hall, ÈâÈ⴫ý's oldest residence, last Thursday. (Alexa Cude photos)
A student moves in at Shirreff Hall, ÈâÈ⴫ý's oldest residence, last Thursday. (Alexa Cude photos)

Cars and trucks jockeyed for position on the streets around campus late last week as students hauled mini-fridges, microwaves and more into residences for move-in.Ìý

Over a few busy days, ÈâÈ⴫ý's campuses shifted out of the quiet of summer and into the excitement of a new academic year.Ìý

See the scale of move-in below through key figures and photos:

2,428


Students confirmed in residence in Halifax this year (new and returning)

265


Students confirmed in residence in Truro this yearÌý(new and returning)

37


Countries represented among incoming first-year residence students

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95


Move-in carts and bins available at Halifax residences

45


Number of Community Assistants from Residence Life involved in move-in

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35,000+


Meals served in Dal dining halls over move-in weekend (Sept. 3-7)

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439Ìý


Number of students in Halifax residences from Nova Scotia

39


Number of students in Truro residences from Nova Scotia

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